ChiSox59

Ummm I think 2 top 100 prospects, plus another guy that isn't far behind, gets you a pretty darn good SP. This is a pretty darn good package.

I’ll drive to the airport.

It would likely be $80M+. Under that would be a huge win IMo.

Dodgers better start trading.

That’s a bit much, but yah at least seeing the guy has 68 followers first. Twitter is an endless cesspool.

Fuck the fake accounts

It’s about time the conversation in this thread switched to Machado. He is the guy we need. Harper would be amazing as well, but MM is just such a better fit. Of course, getting Machado signed can’t hurt with Harper if JR decides to have some fun and go for it for the next harlf decade. The organization has earned the ability.

Why the hell would we give Brantley 4 years??

I have a feeling that MM and his agents have discussed dollars with the Sox before arriving in Chicago. And yah, maybe the Phillies spend "stupid money" and offer MM $400M, and if that is the case, yes he probably is signing there. But that is far from guaranteed, and using the term "remote" just seems like blind pessimism at this point. I understand the reluctance to believe the Sox will actually do what is necessary to sign either of these guys, but all signs currently point to them being the running.

You've mentioned that. The fact that MM is in Chicago right now and is 1/3 teams he is visiting in person this week, evidence seems to suggest otherwise.

1. Buehrle 2. PK 3. JD 4. Big Frank Too many to list for #5: Bobby Jenks, Thome, Sweaty Freddy, Ray Durham, Chris Sale, Jose Quintana....the list goes on...

Lol that'd be funny (and great).

Yah, seemed like he didn't know who he was, or least didn't recognize him in street clothes. Which is possible.

I don't think Hahn is going to fuck anything up. By all indications, the Sox will be either the highest offer, or the toe to toe with Philly as the highest offer. If Manny wants to take a 3 year $150M deal with the Yankees, there was nothing Hahn could do. At least keep sight of that, Sox fans.

Is Alonso in Chicago today as well?

I think its more like we're the budding high major team that has a huge role to offer and the player is only interested because all the bluebloods are out of scholarships.

Just sign on the dotted line, Manny, and let's call it a day!

Not to go all WrathofHahn on you guys, but I do wonder if the market for these two guys just isn't what they had hoped. Its really the Sox and Phillies, and then maybe the Dodgers and Yankees if the price is right (sub $300M?). While I don't think we're getting either of these guys for anything south of $40M AAV for the first 5 seasons, I would not be surprised if these guys only slightly eclipse Stanton's $325M over 10 years, and could see it effectively being a 4 or 5 year deal between $40-45M AAV with the opt outs. I WOULD be surprised if the bidding nears $400M.

I think he's a great fit, but if the West Coast rumors are true, it could be tough.

Even if the Sox basically stand pat the rest of the offseason, there’s still plenty of at bats for Alonso. Requires Palka to play the outfield, but at 26 years old, probably best to give him a shot as an everyday OF if the Sox are going into the season with another 90+ loss team, which the current roster probably is.

You also have to admit that looking at it that way is incredibly narrow minded. Harper has the potential to be a top 3 bat in baseball over the next 5 seasons. He has legit HOF potential at age 26, AND IS A FREE AGENT. You have to give up zero assets. These things cost money, and while it will be expensive and obviously there is risk, it’s a risk that this team is insolated enough to take. You know all this.

There would be 15 teams that would take Harper at your suggested prices. Harper would have told Boras weeks ago to not relay contract negoations from the White Sox until and if they get serious.

What’s your guys take on the impact that signing BOTH would have for the fan base? Do Sox fans come out in droves? Or still skeptical? Even with MM and Harper on the roster, fans need to understand that the process is not complete. The Sox may not even be in contention for the division in 2019 with both.

Sure, but if they sign Harper or bring in any other OF, spots are going to be hard to come by. He and Palka both having options is nice.

I’d be surprised if Nicky is on the OD roster. The Sox would have to stand pat on the OF mix from where they stand today. Doubt that happens.