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If that's the case, there will be some unhappy Yankees fans.

One year deal with an option for a second could be a good way to go in case some of the pitching doesn't pan out as predicted.

If we as fans can figure that these tweets about low offers are a possible way to get other teams to react, don't you think the teams are smart enough to realize that? I can't imagine the Phillies seeing these tweets and saying, "Okay we only need to offer $225M to get him."

I thought the same thing. It was my post with your username. I thought maybe the mods changed my name...they did that once before when I was slightly hammered and asking about how to change my username.

We have to keep in mind that no one knows what the actual offers have been...aside from the Sox and Machado of course. Regardless, he's going to want more than $200M over 7 years. If it ends up being a 7-year deal, the total money will have to be closer to $250M.

I've seen some posts with future lineups including Machado and Harper, and as much as I like that idea, how realistic is it? Provided the Sox sign Machado, what other moves should they make if not Harper? Would adding Pollack make any sense at this point since Jay was signed? Another starter would be great along with a little more bullpen help.

That's good to hear. I'm wondering if Machado's camp told the Yankees that if they can't offer X amount that they're out of the running or if the Yankees decided the cost was too high to pursue him? Either way, things are looking better today.

Lots of smoke toward the end of the day yesterday. Who knows how much of it is true. The "Yankees are still in it" talk seems a little weak. I'm thinking they truly are out of it. Sox need to offer the most money, that's it. Get him signed and then make a couple more moves. Then this team is a lot better going into 2019.

True. I should have elaborated. There was a positive air yesterday that this could be coming to an end and that Machado was going to end up signing for less than 10 years and less than $300M. Heyman's tweet makes it seem like there's been no movement from anyone on getting him. Like I said, it could all be BS based on guesses and wishes.

I don't know how much I believe Heyman's tweet about Machado still waiting on $300M. Most of what we've heard recently is that the offers are less than 10 years and somewhere in the $200M to $250M range. Of course it could all be bullshit. Who knows. I just hope this is over soon.

I heard he's a good ball player and is looking to play with a team. Apparently some decent money is being discussed.

Sox. Announced late tomorrow morning.

Okay, for psychos on Twitter and on a message board

Silly raBBit, teasing is for a bunch of news-hungry psychos on a message board

I would hope the Sox step up and add the 8th year to get it done if that's the case.

Very accurate re-cap.

Maybe because of the Jay signing, but I expect some more smoke today.

For all we know, the Sox and Machado are deep in negotiations and he's excited about having a team built around him, but he's asking for some friends/family to be a part of the team in 2019. We, as fans, know that even with the addition of Machado this team needs more in 2019 to a bit more competitive. Jon Jay, albeit not exciting at all, is an upgrade over Engel. And it's $4M, that's not a big deal. It sounds strange that the Sox would acquire these guys (Alonso, Jay) on short deals when they are somewhat redundant, but if it helps to get Machado signed who cares?

Seems like a good deal. Plus, it shows chili's source was right. Good news for Machado?

It's truly beginning to sound like there are no 10-year deals out there for Machado, and the Sox may have the strongest offer right now. A 7-year deal at $30M-$35M per would be great.

Let's hope the Yankees don't call a timeout and screw everything up.

Maybe this will be the week when something actually happens.

He’s signing with the Phillies as we speak.

Keep in mind the Bears are playing Philadelphia. ?

I could see a 7 year deal with options after. Maybe potential 10 year total at $320M or so.