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QUOTE (ptatc @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:39 AM) It will be interesting to see. I'm not sure there are improvements out there. EJ needs a shot in the rotation. Desmond is interesting but the sox need defebse there for the oitching staff. Where did the notion come that Desmond is bad on D?

Still just hope that if they were in on Cespedes that they use that money elsewhere in the next few weeks.

No deferred money included...no way Sox were topping this

No clue how true, but from Wednesday https://mobile.twitter.com/HotStoveCubbies/...045666983182336

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:24 AM) If he clearly wanted to go to the Mets all along, they should have done their due diligence and started negotiating with Fowler, Jackson, Desmond, etc., days ago. We'll see if that was the case or not...if they really believed they were playing poker and the market was forced in their favor or direction. Why would any of those guys sign before Cespedes went somewhere?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:21 AM) 27.5 million if he opts out in year 1. Gross

Hahn said the Sox had to get creative. No way they could afford 25 million for 2016

On the bright side, Quintana's ERA just dropped half a point

And before people get worked up, who's to say he would have accepted a 3 year deal from anyone but the Mets?

Opt-outs are ruining baseball. Guys are going to be jumping from team to team so often now.

3-75....more than he's worth

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:12 AM) I was referring to strictly outfielders. Frazier and Lawrie are nice but I don't know if this team is good enough even with them. And honestly probably not good enough with Cespedes

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:09 AM) I am not melting down. Please don't put words in my mouth. It's just annoying how the Royals and Tigers upgraded and the Sox got absolutely no one. But that's how it always is so I'm not surprised. The offseason isn't over on January 22nd

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:03 AM) I hope he destroys the Cubs. Yep

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:06 AM) This is disappointing. Very disappointing. Here comes the meltdown

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:03 AM) How in the world do the Sox not beat that offer? Because he wanted to go back to the Mets

Another shooting exhibition by Avi Mirotic.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 02:50 AM) The Marlins were briefly speculated a few days ago but it died rather quick but Seattle, that would be a new one. I wonder what their finances are looking like? Gonna go investigate that real quick like. Probably not a threat, but they have the Roc Nation connection

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 02:38 AM) there are more than just the mets and nats in on cespedes. #mystry teams https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/690724259589701632 Must not have liked what Mets offered. My guess is the Marlins or Mariners are next rumored team.

Given how the last month has gone, we will surely see a tweet soon by Nightengale saying Sox won't give up draft pick to sign FA.

If JR's plan is to sell the team in a few years, it would be a colossal mistake to have the team tank and minimize the payroll. I asked about this on the board the other day, and it seems like with a new TV deal coming up, having rock bottom ratings would hurt how valuable the franchise is more than having 20-30 million more in payroll.

At this point, I'm just surprised Cespedes isn't deciding on live television with a Mets, Yankees, White Sox, Orioles and Nationals hat on the table

So is the belief that this would only be a 1-year deal? I'd much rather see it be a 2-3 year deal.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 09:21 PM) Inciarte would then cause you to be giving away potential HRs in an outfield slot, that wouldve been provided by a different OF in his place which we cant afford. His defense and speed would make up for the power...which would be coming from the infield anyways

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 09:14 PM) For the OF, obviously? All around the infield I guess