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Same account predicted yesterday the Phillies land both:

I saw someone make a good point. It sure seems like Hector Gomez has an “in” with the Machado negotiations. He was the first reporter to definitively say the Yankees were out, and he’s the first one with actual salary figures.

he's used the term "rival executive" before. When he said the Dodgers were at the 20 yard line with Harper, their fans laughed it off as he's not very connected.

Duarte doesn't have many sources it seems from previous tweets

That's a great low risk, high reward move for Tampa

did he say it's just public info? Wouldn't doubt it, just didn't see confirmation.

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It would be well deserved.

I’m 95% sure this is to keep real offer down, but the other 5% is that maybe they know he’s going to get 10 from someone and trying to stress contract length is why they didn’t get him.

If 7/200 is the highest they go, I see no reason for this fan base to support the organization anymore in all honesty.

By denying it, they could cause other teams to question if Manny really does have 8/250 on the table or is 7/200 really the best he can get?

What would be the point in being honest about your offer?

Yep as it seems Passan got info from the agent or Phillies, whereas these three got it from the Sox side.

Just hope Sox execute their plan this offseason, as I would have rather seen Avi get at bats than Alonso or Jay, etc.

Manny?

Is it really that far off if Passan is correct and they’re at 8 years with a willingness to go to ten?

he did on the radio, sticking by the report but saying Manny wants 300 million

yes

He wants to reach the 300 million mark according to Passan on the radio today

No, that's what Lester was for them

This isn't saying it's happening, but something some of us have speculated on. Dan is a former sports agent with ties to the media industry.

agreed, and by almost all accounts, it seems like the deal would be fair and not some drastic overpay.

yeah, at some point you have to realize the agent is going to shop around the best offer to see if someone will top it.

To me, this is the most likely situation

Couldn't agree more. I get trying to ensure you're not bidding against yourself, but there's also a point where if you leave the door open too much for others, you risk surprises.