Jose Abreu

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 05:51 PM) The thing is there isn't going to be an extension. I am pretty sure Baltimore knows that or they would be negotiating with him. Probably one reason they won't grant a 72 hour window, even though that would virtually guarantee he wouldn't be traded to the Yankees, is because they know it is pointless. If it would be pointless, then why not grant the window to increase their return?

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 05:48 PM) The #STLCards have yet to make formal offer for #Orioles Manny Machado after initial meeting https://t.co/xa80MP8hq4 https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/941454005355601920 Someone please take Nightengale's account away

Nightengale is losing what little credibility he had. Seemingly every other hour, he comes out with a new report that contradicts his previous one. From what I understand, not including Nightengale, it's between us and the Cardinals (with Philadelphia as a long shot), we didn't offer Kopech or anyone of his caliber, and Machado could very well be traded in the next 24 hours.

WhiteSoxDave is taping an emergency podcast tonight. He only does that when there's something to report, right?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 02:21 PM) Nightengale did not say this. Richard Justice did. We're both right, Nightengale said it too: https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/941354340463214597

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 02:17 PM) Nightengale just brought up the rumor that the Sox might flip Machado to the Yankees. Definitely seems like a competitor purposely leaked that in hopes of giving the Orioles cold feet on dealing with us. He also specifically mentioned “the Sox claim their offer isn’t as strong as they’re making it out to be”. Didn't Nightengale also tweet the day that we wouldn't flip him? He's all over the place...

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 02:14 PM) Not that is means much, but Dan O’Dowd doesn’t believe the Orioles will get a haul for Machado. Where did you see that?

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 02:12 PM) Ya know an infield of Yolmer, Machado, Moncada, Abreu gets me excited. Best infield in baseball.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 02:09 PM) Even if they're discussing Rodon, the odds of him passing a Baltimore physical would seem to be quite slim. Good point.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 01:50 PM) Who the f*** is Dan Clark and what the f*** does he know? But seriously, this Machado is both exciting & terrifying. I just wish a White Sox mouthpiece like Merkin would pop in with a “Kopech & Giolito not included in any offer”. f***...f***...f***... Clark is legit, he has Baltimore sources. And I guarantee you Kopech will not be traded. The Rosenthal Kopech/Giolito piece was likely posturing from Baltimore. Wouldn't be surprised if it were a Rodon/Rutherford package, though.

Dan Clark‏Verified account @DanClarkSports Offers on Manny Machado are so strong, the #Orioles may finalize a trade by week's end. #HotStove https://twitter.com/DanClarkSports/status/941392974151270400

I love Avi but I'd be shocked to see him land a top 100 guy

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 01:10 PM) Scary thing is that he said that the Sox have one of Giolito or Kopech, but not both. He got that info from the Baltimore side of things and I still don't trust it. I think it's a ploy to get other teams to up their offers.

QUOTE (whitesoxwinner @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 01:13 AM) It took about 4 years for hahn to delve into a rebuild. And if he had it his way, he would've rebuilt earlier

QUOTE (South Sider @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 12:49 AM) Thats not a terrible package because Rodon still has plenty of potential and control, and they can gamble on Avi to continue his success and perhaps then flip him for another prospect package down the road. Could also be the strongest offer out there, I suppose. Who is this guy and how are his credentials? He seems to be an Orioles blogger or writer. He's blue checkmark verified on Twitter so that at least gives him some credibility.

re: Rodon/Avi... Rodon would be tough to let go of, but I'd rather see that package than Giolito.

Nathan Bernhardt‏Verified account @jonbernhardt again, if the White Sox are in on Machado it's because they perceive that whatever they'd be giving up wouldn't threaten their rebuild. It means something like a Carlos Rodon/Avisail Garcia package https://twitter.com/jonbernhardt/status/941185191451774976

I know it was Rosenthal who wrote it, but the Kopech name drop seems like BS to me.

Max Wildstein‏Verified account @MaxWildstein #WhiteSox have emerged as the most serious suitor for Manny Machado, per @Ken_Rosenthal. Ideally, CWS would want to sign him to a long-term deal; however, they could always flip him to another team for additional prospects.

Thread description went from: "White Sox have submitted an offer" to "White Sox have submitted a STRONG offer" and now should be "White Sox have submitted LEADING offer"

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale The #Whitesox not only have made a strong bid for #Orioles 3B Manny Machado, but actually have made the best offer of the dozen offers the Orioles have received https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/941191140665122816

If it's Giolito+ AND contingent on us agreeing on a contract extension in the negotiation window, I'd like it. Kopech should be off limits, though.

One of Kopech or Giolito? Ok, no longer excited.

THE STOVE IS HOT