Chicago White Sox

They wouldn’t go six years for Corbin, you think they’ve gone six for Wheeler based on what?

So is having Dallas Keuchel being your big pitching addition.

Guys - For the record, the Phillies were one of the teams in hot pursuit of Corbin last year and would not go six years. I’m not suggesting they aren’t a legit threat here, but like most teams they have their valuations and tend to stick to them.

Just regurgitating what the other insiders are saying...nothing new here.

This won’t go that long. We’re in the end game now.

100% agree and if they’re afraid to do something massive with Cole or Strasburg, then they have to land Wheeler no matter the cost.

The good news is this will end before the end of the week assuming there are already three nine figure offers in place.

The Angels are doing something stupid with Wheeler they are in the driver’s seat for Cole.

We gave Danks five years and offered Tanaka at least five. I don’t disagree that six might be pushing it, but if there was ever a time I think they might do it now would be that time. That being said, I’m not convinced this goes six.

If Wheeler gets 6/$120M, Strasburg is getting like 6/$210M or maybe even 7/$240M. Just give the extra year and $10M to Wheeler.

Unless Rosenthal or Passan is reporting who is in the lead, I think anything we hear is straight posturing. Don’t get me wrong, I trust Buster more than say Nightengale, but he’s not getting access to information unless there’s some motivation behind it.

His comment was about the attractiveness of the organization, not of the offer itself. And you’re making massive leaps on what our offer is based on what, the Machado fuckup? We literally just signed a top free agent and didn’t include any team options and limited incentives. By all means be skeptical, but a Wheeler type signing is right in our wheelhouse just like a Grandal signing was. We’re not talking about going against the big boys for Cole or Strasburg here.

Rosenthal saying we’re still alive is all that matters at the moment.

Would you want to be in the same division as the Nationals & Braves? I know the Twins are coming off a monster year, but they almost certainly regress and the Indians look like they will be doing a partial blowup. Add an insanely good young core and one of the best summer cities in the country and it’s a no-brained who is more attractive.

I honestly feel that way as well.

How the fuck are the White Sox way less desirable than the Phillies, Rangers, & Reds? You’re just hating to hate. And what are these numerous upgrades we need? Two SPs, a RF, and a bullpen arm? Guess what, we have the financial flexibility to add Wheeler and fill those other spots. This would not be a blessing in disguise.

Zero reason to panic over this as leaks happen for a reason. Most likely, this is Wheeler’s camp wantIng other teams to think The Phillies are ahead of them in hopes of bumping their offers.

Honestly, I was feeling very confident until Teorey pretended to play insider again. This really could be the mark of death for us.

This is a really strange take that ignores all other considerations (such as cost to acquire) in favor of ethnic background & geographic upbringing.

He’s the worst troll in the history of the board as he actually uses hate to get attention. People need to put this clown on ignore and move on.

If you were willing to go 5/$110M, does an extra year and $10M really matter? Is that what you’re losing your top pitching target over?

That would be fan-fucking-tastic!

I think we sign a second starter and I have faith that Cease & Kopech can be useful rotation pieces next year. As for the timing of a potential Joc trade, it all depends on the price. That being said, I would definitely be more aggressive with Wheeler already in the fold.

We are going for it next year and Joc would be a big part of that. Saying he would useless if we miss the playoffs is straight up ridiculous. If the price is a fringe prospect like Rutherford, I’m 100% for it. I’d much rather risk the 1/1000 chance Blake develops into a star than go with a questionable stop-gap in RF who may potentially cost us a year of Moncada, Giolito, Eloy, etc.

Alright, it’s definitely happening!? Stone wouldn’t lie to us right??