Sox and a Prayer

Plus I'm not buying that it's happening this weekend. Didn't Hahn say a couple of times last night that a decision would probably be in a couple of weeks by Manny?

I hope not. We've got so many arms in the bullpen. Unless we're trading some of these guys for Pederson.

I'm sure the Sox would've wanted to do that too. The problem is the Sox could've offered 10/350 or whatever the magic # is for Lozano and there still would not be an agreement. He would wait and see if others would top or match it. I mean, that's his job to try and get the most money for his client. This is how the baseball offseasons are going to go from now on. FA's holding out until spring training.

What scares me about this is that rumor a couple of weeks back where the Sox FO is split on the value of Manny. Kenny thinks he is more valuable - Jerry doesn't. Now Jerry is negotiating. I believe it came from one of those posters who claimed they had a "sauce."

That's just it, we have just found out that they are the mystery team. But they may have been a part of this process for weeks now. Supposedly may have put the "high" bid in a week ago. They're just new to us.

Just awesome! Lol

Thier goal with Manny - immediate goal- is to sell more season tickets. The winning more comes later. Right now its all about the tickets.

Right. It's not going to be NWO style as fun as that would be. I do think the Sox want the baseball world to come to a stop and take a look at us when Manny signs with the Sox! I mean this would be an historic contract for Manny, and for the Sox. Really unprecedented. So is Soxfest when they announce it? Maybe.

I think you're right. And They're not going to land Joc unless they know they have Manny.

Because Jim most teams want to have money to sign their own players after 7 years of control to extensions! When you're talking about the Sox, Padres, braves, Yankees, and Astros - that's what you're dealing with. That's why you can go sign the 30 and over to 3-4 year deals at whatever you can afford and the market dictates.

Interesting. Very well could be.

I agree.

Only if he's friends with Manny will the Sox sign him.

Hmmm, what's the word I'm thinking? Just like your name,,,,

Who are you?? And where have you been? Good post!

Thanks for the insight. And welcome.

The biggest thing with me is I just don't see how they can keep the deal quiet or From anything leaking?

No. If you're referring to my post. That tweet is from Saturday. Just a reminder that WSD is excited about Manny.

This is Not a new tweet. Just a reminder if there is ever any doubt that creeps in with all of this- a little WSD to lift the spirits! (This was only 8 pages ago or 2 days - however you want to look at it) It does give me some hope.

And Engel sucked against righties and lefties.

I like your optimism

So does this mean A-Rod is our next acquisition?

I interpreted it as the Sox wanted to wrap it up.

Sorry, was working midnights - needed to sleep. Joe laurenzano shared this. He's the admin for the sight. It's from Friday night but I just noticed it late last night. And it was up all weekend. They're talking about all the same stuff there that we are here. Hatgate, mystery team, the pederson trade.

FWIW, the admin for the Whitesox Exclusive site over on Facebook says talks between Manny and the Sox are fluid and he can confirm they would like to get it wrapped up by Soxfest. I thought I saw on Twitter from the kid that scooped the Pederson news that the Sox would like to get that done this week too. Maybe from someone else on Twitter? Sorry. Alot of Dodgers fans want Abrue though. So potentially could be a big week for the pale hose