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It really seems like he's staying in New York.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 12:20 AM) If they thought this would be good for PR, then they made a huge mistake That's why I can't buy that. It doesn't make sense. Maybe they're a finalist for the lone fact that they can used against the Mets.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 12:16 AM) I really just don't they are as involved as we all thought. I won't lie, I got caught up in the silence for a bit but even guys like Phil Rodgers don't think they are in on him much anymore. Well then maybe they're doing this for PR. I don't know what to think anymore. I've been confident the entire time but this is just bizarre.

For a team that's a finalist, the Sox are very very quiet. Nothing about them at all.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 11:29 PM) This whole saga is weird. Seems like even if Sox agreed to terms with him, I would hold my breath until it was officially announced Definitely. But to be fair, we haven't heard if anyone is close to a deal.

This is like the Melo sweepstakes

I'll wait as long as it takes. I love how the Nats were so talked about and now nothing. I think they're just increasing the bidding for the Mets if he goes back there. Maybe I'm wrong and they're just finishing things. Just seems like all that smoke has cleared.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:19 PM) As long as it takes for him to figure out how to hit cause he can barely do it at AA now. If we're counting on Jacob May to help the team this year we are not going far. Lol ya. I'm more intrigued with Engel than May. Hope Engel continues to develop.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 09:46 PM) The Nat's could sign Cespedes for LF, platoon Ravere/Taylor in CF with Harper in RF and use Werth in a bench role since he's pretty much un-tradable anyway due to his salary, age and poor performance. Werth could still get some playing time against LHP too. They could make it work. Don't forget, were talking about the NL so bench players get used more due to pinch hitting for pitchers. It actually makes sense for the Nat's really. That's true.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 06:36 PM) Has there even been any mention of us all day? Usually quiet is good when it comes to this team. Not really no. All is quiet. That's why I'm optimistic. So much smoke and talk surrounding the Nats.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 05:00 PM) this is why you are a son of a b**** Go shipp your pants!

I honestly forgot Gammons was still around. Isn't he 100 by now?

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 04:54 PM) He was intentionally trolling. I didn't see his original tweet on Albers, so he got me. Silly me. I just thought it was cryptic. He knew what he was doing

@scottmerkin Apparently when the White Sox explore something, they don't mess around. What does this mean?

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 04:45 PM) Not really. It seems like the Sox are out my friend. Eh, I'm still holding out hope. Lots of smoke and noise around the Nats. Seems like the quiet teams strike the deals.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 04:34 PM) Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 22s23 seconds ago Sources: #Nationals’ offer to Cespedes is for five years. #Mets unwilling to go beyond three. Dollars not known. No white sox mention? Not even a "White Sox unwilling to go beyond three"?

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 04:40 PM) So Nightengale has the Sox maxed at 3 years and Rosenthal has the Sox on nothing... Interesting. It's all fishy isn't it?

He was solid last year. Hope he keeps it up.

Come on Hahn!

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 03:59 PM) +1 No idea why the hell this board became so negative because the Nationals submitted an offer. It's one lower than we expected except were doomed now. It honestly made me more confident as I don't think it'll be hard to beat. It always seems like the quiet teams that strike the deals. Tigers are always like that. White Sox have been very mum. I think Washington is in it but are being used by the national media to drive up price. Just my thoughts.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 03:58 PM) You are a homer sheesh

Call me a homer but I still don't buy Cespedes to Washington.

Took a nap and all hell breaks loose. Really seems like Nats are the favorite no?

QUOTE (Baron @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 11:55 AM) Gentlemen...it's 11 in the morning and I need a drink It's almost 12 here so go for it!

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 11:41 AM) Why would the Nats offer Upton only 3 years, but offer Cespedes more? Putting 2 and 2 together, there seems to be a lot of BS going on. Agreed. This has an agenda written all over it.