ChiSoxFanMike

I like Palka a lot but I feel that he is overrated by a lot of Sox fans. He's essentially a one-dimensional power hitter who can't hit lefties.

This is interesting, but why would they have signed James McCann then?

If the Yankees made this trade, some of you would be complaining about why the Sox didn't do it.

Admittedly I've been all in on the Harper train, but Machado would be such a great fit for the Sox. Filling that massive hole at third base with Machado would be absolutely huge.

Who cares about Alex Call and 9 million? Come on now.

I don't know how anyone could think this isn't good news.

Machado 3B, Alonso 1B, Abreu DH, Palka as the top bat off the bench.

I like raBBit but he's the same guy who said Edwin Encarnacion was signing with the Astros a few years ago.

This is definitely something they would do to help get Machado onboard.

Ban Peavy

I will if you do.

My friends cousins brothers coworkers grandmas nephew said Harper is signing with the Sox! It must be true!

Somebody needs to take Peavy's phone away...

If this guy was right, it will happen tonight. If it doesn't, he's full of shit.

Wouldn't the Dodgers have to clear salaries in order to avoid the luxury tax if they wanted Harper? I don't think they have done that as of now.

Bour was a minor signing. Harper will be given the biggest contract in baseball history. I find it hard to believe that this guy would know about it before everyone else.

We desperately need a new rumor or something to happen. You guys are just bickering about nothing at this point

This is one of those scenarios where people are complaining about it just for the sake of complaining. No one will remember this deal even happened a year from now.

I still think incarcerated bob is full of shit

If anything, I think this move is a good thing. It shows that they believe in Collins to stick at catcher long term. That is way more important than freaking out about one year of James McCann as the backup catcher.

This thread is as SoxTalk as it gets. Everyone freaking out about a backup catcher who is nothing but a one year placeholder. Chill.

The stove is HOT.

I'm loving all the recruiting attempts Sox players are making.

Those guys are probably the 2 most reputable and respected insiders other than Ken Rosenthal. It's a really good sign.

Today, Jon Heyman said he thinks the Sox will get Harper and Jon Morosi thinks they'll get Machado. Things are looking up.