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Don't admit to knowing NSync even if you do.

My respect for you and music just plummeted.

No worries.

Come see me after. I've seen many boxer's fractures.

Having spent far more time there than I've wanted to over the years, I also concur, sir.

It must be misquoted on the previous page then. That quote is "je is thinking of choosing the White Sox."

This is why Alonso and Abreu are with the team

Your quote is isn't quite right. He didn't say a player thinks he is choosing the Sox, like he is decided. He said Manny is thinking about choosing the Sox, implying he hasn't decided but is contemplating it. Big difference.

There are a few that have that agenda.

Different ones on the front and back?

Woah!

I think its correct to say though, that if he signs with the Cubs, it will be at a discount. If the reports are true that he is waiting for the Cubs, we know he would like to play for them, it will depend on the creativity of the discount.

Got it. I know apartments can be an issue.

Of course that's why they only picked the White Sox. You can be as cynical as you want but that makes no sense.

They have a seat at the table because Machado visited them? He wouldn't have visited if they weren't at least competitive.

I'm surprised you can't get DIRECTV. The satellite TV is usually most everywhere.

Could also mean that each one is going to go to the place they want to vote because the offers aren't that high.

Sounds like the negotiations are getting serious if the Sox need start making details public.

The player opt out are guaranteed money. If he plays well he opts out and gets more. If his play declines, he doesn't opt out and continues with the contract. It's a no lose situation for the players.

Outstanding. Thanks for asking good questions and posting it.

I don't think the teams really care if they don't have a clear picture of the roster 3 months before the season. How many teams are being held for ransom by this once in a lifetime situation (age/quality), 3 or 4. Not really a big deal anywhere else but in those places. Every other team could be signing and trading if they wanted to. They are just choosing a different direction.

I don't think this has anything to do with a deadline. These players will be signed prior to Spring training if anyone wants them. I think it has more to do with clubs fans being more tolerant to rebuilding than a deadline. The worst thing to happen to the middle range FA was the Cubs and Houston showing that tanking and building from within is really the better option if you don't have a 250 mil payroll. The teams sucked for 4 to 5 years but the fans came back.

My favorite movie of all time.

They won't have to pay him that much.

That's what I remember. Most Asian players do because of the flights. If they are making enough money to go home on occasion, I don't blame them.