fathom

To me, it would mean Phillies are out because Bryce just doesn't want to go there, not because they're not offering enough. Sox would probably fit that criteria as well.

I don't think he has any intention of playing for a team that won't contend right away.

I'm thinking the Sox are just about out of this, even if they were trying to be under the radar. One of the Giants or Dodgers will end up offering long-term.

Also seems to reflect some of what the fraudulent MLB Insider posts

Except Hoyer was working for the Padres

At this point a 2 week opt-out would be fine with me. This organization needs some good news.

Sounds like it involves Swihart.

Someone’s family member passed away, not sure of anything else

Their public stance is they’re out...what more is there to ask them?

I still wish they'd sign Keuchel to a 4 year deal. They could probably get him for a better deal than any of the guys next year, and I think Keuchel might hold up better than any of the guys available next year.

Training staff did not have a good year last year. Never seen so many players get reinjured.

Did Rich King call him Nick Jones, and then go on to say he knows him well?

Leury

Fulmer just doesn't have much on his pitches. When he throws the ball over the plate, the hitter gets great swings against him.

Heyward scratched for personal reasons today. Something to keep an eye on.

supposed to have a bullpen in the next few days. I've heard nothing about Dunning, Hansen or Burdi the last few days.

It's so tough watching Jay and Alonso, and this is coming from someone who doesn't blame them.

as he should

This offseason has been a total failure. If they miss on Bryce, there needs to be calls for Hahn to be fired.

We’re the current Bulls and the old school Blackhawks

We also don't know where the Phillies are at in terms of their bid. They could be close to that amount also.

haha, totally meant to say "aren't dumb"

These agents are dumb. There was always going to be a mad dash to the finish for the Harper negotiations.

Only thing I can think is Sox told Boras an extremely high number they'd pay (350 or so), but Boras can't leak them as a team due to the Manny backlash? Could be why we've heard lately that there's another team besides Phillies that have offered over 300, but that team hasn't been mentioned.

Meaning?