Chicago White Sox

Just to play devil’s advocate, but what’s his line without RISP?

100% agree.

Cole is getting significantly more years than guys like Bumgarner & Wheeler, so like it or not there is more inherent long term risk with a Cole contract. And trust me, I’d happily take on that risk and sign Cole, but am able to acknowledge that additional risk that comes with a seven or eight year deal.

Lopez has always been one tough motherfucker...got to love the kid’s heart.

So it’s not possible Stone thinks long contracts to pitchers are dumb? I’m sure Reinsdorf doesn’t have exclusivity on that line of thinking.

I’m not blaming for the thread, just saying now that the news is out there we should probably change the title.

Might be a good idea to change this thread title before Parkman causes someone to have a heart attack.

How does Lopez look today?

But you’re ok with seven years?

Real talk, is “puter” a word that anyone in mankind has used other than Greg?

I don’t follow. How do you know these aren’t just Stone’s opinions? I’ve yet to see any proof or support that Stone is regurgitating Jerry’s views.

100% agree. At his age, he shouldn’t be catching 140 games.

I don’t recall the source, I just remember there were rumors that Abreu didn’t like Puig back to their Cuba days.

It was a rumor, there won’t be an actual article stating Abreu hates Puig and anything he says to the media will be played up in a positive manner.

I’m not sure there is even one person on this board who thinks we’ll sign Cole...

Based on what exactly?

Stone is now part of the front office?

Is this just related to Fry?

Why are you so obsessed with Puig? He’s not even that good of a player...

Come on Caulfield, that trade was not about this year for the Indians no matter much you love and hype up Puig.

It’s a mutual option and seriously doubt Moustakas won’t want to try for a multi-year deal.

Exactly. I’m shocked at the amount of people who ignore our vast history of supporting a league average payroll or better under Reinsdorf and suddenly think he’s going cheap (despite quickly approaching death’s door) to suck in those sweet, sweet rebuild profits. It’s absolutely mind-boggling, conspiracy theory type bullshit and it really needs to die. Just because we missed out on Manny Machado in epic fashion does NOT mean we’ll never sign a halfway decent free agent again. There is a wide, wide gap between the Machado’s & Harper’s of the world and guys like Wheeler, Castellanos, & Grandal. We can and will most definitely sign guys of that latter quality in the coming years.

Again, that’s going to be a roster with a $75M payroll. What is the point of financial flexibility if we’re afraid to use it? I will say this with absolute certainty: not landing at least one of Cole, Strasburg, Wheeler, Bumgarner, or Ryu would be a complete & utter failure and would likely be a precursor to the rebuild failing. Filling in holes with quality free agents is an essential part of finishing this thing off. We don’t necessarily need to sign Cole, but if our biggest additions are huge question marks like Wacha & Wood then god help us all.

You know I like optimistic Parkman! Look what you did with Giolito! If you believe in Cole, I’m certain you can will his way into our rotation!

Lol...I honestly made that up or thought I had at least, but apparently not!