Dick Allen

Remember when they concluded Mark Kotsay was a better option than Jim Thome? That was awesome.

Erstad has to make the team.

I don't mind this signing. If he sucks, they can cut him and not pay him. If he has something left in the tank, they can flip him for someone younger. But here is a quote by Hahn at the end of last season. Who has been acquired for the long term since then? The veteran exec emphasized that he’d like to avoid “short-term fixes that will complicate things in the long run.” Rather, he said, the focus will be on setting the organization up “for an extended run.”

Hahn doesn't think they have to overpay. In fact, he thinks quite the opposite. He stated the White Sox have an excellent reputation around the league. Players will take less to come here. How's that worked out for them?

No. He can say he heard great things about SD, and he enjoyed it when he visited as a player, if he has ever visited. He doesn't have to make it sound like Jay and Alonso pumping up SD is the reason he went there. The White Sox fan base is ticked off as it is and may not be prepared to give Alonso and Jay a fair shot. Thinking either correctly or incorrectly they had a lot to do with him blowing off the White Sox isn't going to help.

Whoever deserves the innings will get them. There will be plenty to pass along. Guys will suck. Guys will get hurt.

It's not what White Sox fans think about him, it's what they think about his friends who are still on the team. He makes it look like they steered him to SD.

Machado is really an ass for saying that. I have no problem with his friends discussing with him their experiences, and if they loved it in SD, being honest. But, he has to know the situation. That is just going to make them look horrible to White Sox fans.

I don't know. I wonder if at least part of JR is happy he didn't spend the money. Remember,this was a guy who was anxious to break up the Bulls dynasty to do it again, because he and Krause didn't get enough credit for it,

Yes. This is pure flip. Santana is going to the Sox because that's his best shot at getting innings. He knows he will wind up with some sort of contender if he pitches well enough.

Money Machado

I think you need to remener who weare talking about. They have always thought players will play for them for less. It wouldn’t surprise me they actually think Harper would play for them for $250 million.

There isn’t a player or agent alive that would think the Sox offer was better. The Sox do. BTW, no they wouldn’t have matched the offer. Read what Kenny said. They can’t win paying him that amount.

Agreed . Only $50 million short for Manny. What more could a fan base demand?

Maybe the Sox can re enter the bidding so they can finish a comfortable 2nd place again.

History tells us to stay tuned. Something great is about to happen. When the Sox were rebuffed by ARod, they didn't let that stop them. They went out and got Royce Clayron. Something similar may happen here. Don't destroy those season tickets yet.

He is a Boras spokesman. What he wrote is definitely a hint they are out, and maybe not a White Sox decision

And Heyman hinted the same.

And during the locker room celebration of the ALC title in 2000, instead of just enjoying the moment he let everyone know they were wrong about the white flag trade. Just like he called Harry and Jimmy scum during the 1983 celebration.

Here's some perspective. Nick Carfado dropped dead at Red Sox camp today. He was 62. RIP.

I would think the reason they aren't in on Harper would either be the price tag, or Harper said thanks but no thanks. Bowden did say that not contending in 2019 was a deal breaker.

I don't know if there will be a 25 or 26 year old star hitting free agency any time soon unless they change the system. But this was the time to strke.

The one thing, other than the actual signing that really bothered me was both RH and KW trying to spin an offer $50 million less in guaranteed money was a superior offer. Yes, I may stillroot for the White Sox, despite all of your mistakes. But don't assume I am that dumb

I think the White Sox should make it an organizational priority to start using the opener. It makes way too much sense. You are going to use relievers anyways, why not put them in a posiion to face players who hit on the correct side of the plate for them for an inning or two. Or, if the other team sets it up against them, bring in the starter who throws from the other side, and he will have favorable match ups. And if the opposing manager substitutes, you are taking all of his late game maneuvering away. Get the starters used to coming in in the second or third inning. Using a basketball term, the opener is free cheese.

He will always have his talking points and he is very good at getting you to believe he told you a lot, when you eventually realize he told you nothing.