Chicago White Sox

You good with your source again?

What did the fake Passan tweet say and what did SSS write accordingly? Really wish I didn’t miss this article.

Wow, they obviously pulled the article which sucks because I would have loved to had read it...lol.

Oh I know that, just was curious what they posted.

Link?

Yup. Also, if Harper was their favorite originally, they would have met with him in Vegas during the Winter Meetings. It’s odd the narrative is changing right now unless they’re less optimistic about their chances with him.

I think Boras is more concerned with breaking Stanton’s deal. Don’t think he’ll get 10 years with a $35M AAV when there will only be one or two teams willing to spend crazy money on him at that point. Maybe he can pull off 10/$326M though.

I really think the winning offer will be 8/$280M. Being able to brag about highest AAV ever would be a big deal for Manny’s agent.

So has Heyman.

So much wrong with this post. I especiallly love the comment about the Tigers getting a decent 3B which completely ignores the main part of the trade.

Sorry, meant 8 years. Obviously when I said he’d get two less years than Harper, get $280M total, and have an AAV higher than Greinke’s it should be pretty easy to determine that was a typo, but then again robots are incapable of deductive reasoning

No please share!

Which tweet?

I’m really thinking they’re trying to pull off both with record breaking contracts. Machado gets 10/$280 (topping Greinke’s AAV record) & Harper gets 10/$326M (topping Stanton’s total dollars record). Machado gets an opt-out one year earlier for taking two less total years in his deal. Both guys get winning deals their agents can brag about.

Don’t worry, there will be plenty of F ?s coming from me.

Agreed. It’s close, but we actually traded for Teahen so he wins.

Where is this rumor of Harper to Philly coming from?

At least he’s calling it SoxFest now, I’m starting to believe he’s got that inside info.

Oh no doubt. I wouldn’t recommend that generally being a good strategy, but I thought his package of tools was interesting to take a chance on, especially with plenty of major league at-bats to give him. Normally I’d prefer going the lottery ticket / A ball guy with upside route.

I totally agree with your main point, more or less just debating the order.

I agree with this for the most part, but Cordell is somewhat a five tool guy with some actual upside IMO. With CF wide open last year, I think he was worth rolling the dice on, just unfortunate he never had a real opportunity. I was never a big fan of Tilson though, as he seemed like a 4th OF all the way.

I don’t follow.

Hard to say with the injuries they experienced. Cordell missed so much time over the past two seasons that it’s possible he returns to form this year with better health, strength, rhythm, etc.

You’re right that things are getting crowded, but I don’t see Banuelos being the next guy to go. They literally just traded a minor leaguer with some potential (admittedly not a ton) to get him. I also think Covey is pretty safe given he’d be our 5th starter right now. Similar logic applies to Stephens as well. I don’t see Medeiros going anywhere either. The rest of your list makes a lot of sense to me and Cordell just might be the next guy on the chopping block. The only other guy I’d add is possibly Leury (who can easily be traded for something inconsequential) if they decide to go with a three man bench and would like to keep Rondon, who is out of options.

No, Charlie Tilson is terrible.