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It’s quite a stretch to think this is a daily double long play but... Let’s go back to the Chris Sale and Adam Eaton trades in December 2016, which happened essentially within 24 hours of each other. Nats close for #1 option Sale, leaks come out, Boston (also in negotiations) succumbs and Sox complete that deal w Boston. Discussions clearly on-going previously on Eaton w Nats as Sale trade pieces altered for #2 options (somewhat slightly Dunning instead of Robles) and that deal consummated very quickly after. Replace Sale and Eaton with Bryce and Manny and this could be a similar play. Based on discussions during the 2016 All-Star break around Sale (and prob Eaton), this didn’t happen over a couple weeks, Sox were planning for December at least as far back as July. Imagine what they could pull off with 2 years of planning (if they have been looking ahead to this free agency since December 2016), which most board insiders have said is the case. The biggest difference here (aside from trades vs free agency), and this is a big If especially in regards to timing of deal is that the current smoke isn’t coming from anyone highly reputable. IMO, it’s not at the finish line but easily can see that Sox trying to pull off BOTH.

This one has a k0na (random guy who broke the Danks extension) feel.

Oh, I thought it was when he said: “ ‘get ready’ is what I tell the players when they first come to spring training” and ”if some players come out to the field without their black and white mitts, I tell them ‘you guys aren’t even ready’ “

Every once in a while, I glance down at the recently browsing members section in a thread and I see “Druthers”...long time lurker, zero time poster.

Rick expecting a heated presser where he’d have a lot of butt sweat?!? What’s with the towel?

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The Carlos Quentin?

This contradicts what other “insiders” were intimating at the time so MysteryManBS1969 may be the contrarian who has also come around 👀

I respect and appreciate @teorey23 because: 1) he has a consistent narrative since mid-January 2019 when he joined 2) he backed up his recent claims with an old post from his “source”...which was himself 3) he is saying what we all want to hear...and tomorrow is Wednesday

No offense but I believe Cousin Eddie more than I believe you, Uncle Rey.

Hahaha...

Mitch Winkleman is @raBBit source?!? Guy might be right about Manny deal coming out tomorrow but don’t think a presser or “official announcement” will happen at GRF tomorrow.

I feel like we’ve been there with the security thing a month or so ago. Presser/Event at Guaranteed Rate?!? Why not just do it in Arizona?

At least we know Manny has history w Rawlings, customized gloves and Instagram posts. EDIT: this is from 2016 All Star Game

Just based off the tee work, Burger looks better than Eloy. 😂

Nice work, Shack. Fingers crossed they pull it off.

I tend to agree with this. @macsandz has, in the past, said Sox feel good about where they are with Bryce. The 3 team dog and pony show w Manny in December and in-law/BFF signing makes it hard to “hide in the weeds” on Manny but I think Sox are doing just that with Bryce. Alonso and Jay could be as much about recruitment as it is about keeping Manny professional (hustling, saying the right things, etc), something I don’t think teams worry about on Bryce. Might have to go 10/310 on Bryce and 8/260 on Manny so one wins total value and the other AAV. Before we take Rick Hahn at face value on “not the best financial decision to sign both”, let’s not lose the fact we are talking about two HoF type talents in their absolute prime. I bank on that more than relying on 2 of Robert, Adolfo, Basabe et al coming close to the level of Bryce.

Lol, “Cousin Eddie” is clearly a Vacation fan. Next he’ll tweet...”Bet you sure could use a cool one, hey Manny?”

Zoom in on the chest...on the left lol.

These meetings are great. [Team] loves [player]. [Team] to wait on making offer or offers “few years of little money”

I think if literally translated, you are correct but if translated in a more familiar vernacular, it would be “it’s very possible” edit: Hector’s response was to a question on whether he believes Manny will go to the White Sox

Saw the story on IG, it’s probably as simple as “can’t wait” to play w buddy Jay. But it’s pretty clear that the locker to the right of Jay is empty... Is Jay the buffer between Yonder and Manny so Manny can check his sexts in peace without Alonso looking over his shoulder?!? #LockerGate

Welcome back, good Sir. But be careful with insightful analytics as we have a whole host of new tweens with insider sources. You may actually impact the FO’s signings and trades if this stuff gets out...

Yes, but I’m going off the smoke from a couple weeks ago that agreement in principle w Sox done but just waiting Realmuto deal...and IMO, Manny signing w White Sox

No need for Joc, if no Manny. So I say, Manny ——> Joc / Harper (mutually exclusive but both reliant on Manny signing first...for different reasons)