Jose Abreu

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

Dan Clark‏Verified account @DanClarkSports If I were to guess, I'd say the Phillies. #Machado

I have a feeling he may not have seen Hahn's comments today.

Adam Jones: https://twitter.com/SimplyAJ10/status/941024351263997952

whitesoxdave‏ @barstoolWSD I wouldn't say there's anything to go crazy about at the time being. One set of eyeballs for now

Dan Clark‏Verified account @DanClarkSports Several offers are on the table for Manny Machado - Cardinals, White Sox, Yankees, Phillies and Giants. #Orioles

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 07:34 PM) Ugh. Really hope this is about Abreu and not Machado. If Hahn really makes this happen, I have a feeling we'll be okay with the prospects going over to Baltimore.

QUOTE (Sockin @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 07:30 PM) @whitesoxdave: PSA: DMing me for scoops won’t work, just sit back and enjoy the ride ?

QUOTE (ChicagoHeel @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 07:30 PM) @inccarceratedbob BREAKING MLB NEWS** Source: Several offers on table for #Orioles Machado Teams that are confirmed that made offers so far #Cardinals #WhiteSox #Yankees #Phillies #Giants No leaks of offers or if O's are likely to accept any as of yet.. talks fluid #IBN Not a real source