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I really don't see him signing for 3 years so I call bs. Maybe opt out after 3 years.

Now I will say that if there are big injuries to key players than that could be a factor in that 81 win season. Here's to hoping we get Cespedes and have a great season.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 07:59 PM) I asked the question because I'm curious where expectations will be if Cespedes is signed. It seems like that will meet the fans expectations for a very good off-season. What if they fail, and it's an 81 win season. Who is to blame at that point? The players. At that point the front office did all they could.

Quietly losing my s*** now. Thanks rabbit!!

@jonheyman Astros may not be done. They've tied for Upton and starters, and owner Jim Crane says they're "nosing around" a bit.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:49 PM) Or is it a Pauly situation? Or it could be bulls*** from the start. I don't really get timeframes. Just general statements. I think it'll end soon enough as he's the only premier free agent left now. Supposedly teams are dropping out too. Half of the MLB speaks Spanish. Not really the best comparison. I think this whole Cespedes-Abreu thing makes no difference. Money, location (family), team's proximity to winning are really the only thing that matters. Unless you're a Cubs fan of course. Everyone wants to play for the Cubs. Yes or it could be bulls***.

QUOTE (peppers312 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:39 PM) that's a pretty nice lineup compared to Eaton Cabrera Abreu LaRoche Garcia Agree...that lineup...woof

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:25 PM) I just figured it was clearly a joke.. and immediately the first person took it seriously. That's all. I apologize my sarcasm meter was off

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:21 PM) The immediate butthurt is real... maybe I'll just go make it green for you guys Who is butthurt? Saying he's a douchebag for not signing yet is silly is all I was saying.

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:15 PM) No, you would have received your birthday present - you know who - and all this would be over! Lol

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:18 PM) And the White Sox dumbass beat reporters have all said that the Sox are most likely done as well That's fine but they've been off all off-season. I was just saying what we heard from the beat yesterday in regards to the Angels. I don't know his track record.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:18 PM) I wish this douche would just sign already. Seriously what a jerk. Don't even want him anymore, 1/20 and still not on a team... jerk. Serious? He's a douche for taking his time and getting his money?

Regarding the Angels, I've been wondering about them but their beat said yesterday they don't want to go over the luxury tax. Now that could change on a dime.

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:58 PM) I wish you would have been born a week earlier. Is that your birthday?

My birthday is Friday. Hope I get this as an early gift

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:26 PM) I think I'll take all twitter related info as bulls*** until Cespedes actually signs. Last week the rumor was the the Sox have moved on and fans should focus elsewhere and now the Sox are back in it. Good grief twitter is pathetic. Throughout this whole process I've been in wait and see mode.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:23 PM) I would prefer that to giving Cespedes a monster deal, assuming we don't trade Q, Rodon, Anderson, Fulmer and Trey to get it done. The first two being givens, in addition to other obvious guys on the 25 man. Well you're trading one those to get one. Our farm is bare now.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 01:57 PM) I don't know why I'm so enthralled. Rosenthal and Heyman have nothing. You would think if anything was close they would have something. They won't report unless they're 100% confident in their report

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 01:02 PM) raBBit's source(s) cutting him off means that they are in the thick of things. That can really only be taken as a good thing at this point. Agreed. If it's really Nats, Mets, Sox I don't even know who to say is a front runner. Hope Abreu has convinced him and we're paying up.

I woke up to this craziness. Hope it comes out in our favor guys! We'll see about rabbits eyes lol

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:46 PM) White Sox are to cheap to pay up. *too

Whenever Cespedes signs, he's getting paid. Plain and simple.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 01:00 AM) http://nypost.com/2016/01/19/dont-be-foole...-not-shrinking/ Good grief the Mets are really becoming a pain in the ass. With their outfield it doesn't make sense for them to be in on Cespedes unless they trade one of their current outfielders. Not sure what to think or how serious to take the Mets/Cespedes rumors anymore. Could be used by the agent maybe I don't know.

I am curious about the Nats and how serious they are. They have Strasburg coming up in free agency and Harper.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 19, 2016 -> 07:08 PM) Big difference between speculated interest and actual interest. Coming into the offseason, no one would have thought the Sox would go after someone at 22-25 per We were interested at the trade deadline and all of the national media guys are reporting our interest. So I'll take Ken Rosenthal and Heyman at their word.