SoxAce

You sure that wasn't you PM'ing him nonstop to meet up?

Here was the confusion from some regarding Jack's post. He says the Sox, not Chicago (his next post specifically said the Cubs are more desirable). I can see why some were confused because who really says "the team" when discussing a city? That would be like somebody arguing that nobody wants to play for the Mets and would rather play in Florida or Cleveland (but would play for the Yankees in New York). Basically @SonofaRoache is correct in his assessment regarding the actual convo.

I'd rather have Castellanos in all honesty, despite the defense.

I believe he said the video helped, but the Sox showed the most interest or something along those lines. St. Louis post-dispatch had this. “I feel comfortable with this team, with the people that I met with,” Robert told reporters the day he signed his contract. “I picked the Chicago White Sox because it was the team that scouted me most.” The money didn’t hurt, either. What was Lance Berkman’s memorable line years ago? “It’s always about the money.” The White Sox handed Robert a $26 million signing bonus, meaning they paid $52 million after the tax from exceeding their international bonus pool. The Cardinals’ offer, which would have faced the same tax, was for less. They did not receive a chance to counter. “When you’re looking at the overall investment it’s real and historically there aren’t too many players who sign for those type of dollars,” John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations, said in 2017 after the Cardinals received word they had not landed Robert. “It’s really hard to justify those types of dollars for any player with a lack of a proven track record. No matter how you try to equate the Cuban league or his international experience, it’s very hard to calibrate what that means to here (in the majors).”

Well Jose... Let's see if you "sign yourself".

Probably Collins I would think they're assuming.

And the Red Sox still have to shed payroll. *dun, dun, dun*

Completely agree.

Ew... eh... whatever. Hopefully it doesn't impact them from spending in the offseason. I'm definitely glad it's just for a year however.

That "juggernaut" New England defense getting exposed right now.

Future right there with those teenagers.

Facts.

Same.

Bears really are terrible drafting guys from small schools.

It's just inexcusable. I don't blame them on Mahomes. Nobody thought he would be this good. But passing on Deshaun Watson?! It's mind boggling.

LMFAO.

D is awake now.

Mitch underthrew that one.

DO. THAT. MORE. TRUBISKY.

That was actually a hell of a throw. Robinson just couldn't stay in bounds. That is what's frustrating about Trubisky. He'll show flashes but it's only flashes.

Well at least my fantasy team is happy with that TD to Ertz.

That is a weak roughing the passer call.

D has mailed it in. They look like they are just going through the motions.

Long overdue if you ask me.

God I love watching Luka Doncic play basketball. Such a fucking stud.