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But why would the Sox refute it and refute it so strongly? Even if Manny goes somewhere else, you would think the Sox look better if the public believes they put out a respectable offer. If they miss and the world thinks they offered 7 years 200, they look like idiots.

Seems like the Sox are very upset that the 8 year info leaked. Even if it wasn’t true, why would they be so adamant to suppress it? In my opinion it makes them look so much better if people believe they actually have a respectable offer on the table.

Nightengale and all these local guys are really adamant about this. Kind of crazy to me.

I am in conflict over this. I wanted the Sox to move on but I also think this has the potential to bite us later.

Just trying to think logically about this. You would have to think that teams did not telegraph these slow markets for Manny and Bryce. The Sox must of come into this thing at least willing to spend 300+ right?

The Sox really need to get this done. They have a fan base completely invested in this entire process.

98 Members browsing right now. Crazy.

Thank you. I'm glad he is sticking with it.

What a frustrating day. I wish Passan would comment.

Héctor Gómez appears to be doubling down on Twitter. Citing MlbTR and NBC sports

Followed by Hector Gomez

The guy isn't here any more, why are we posting his tweets and making fun of him in a Machado thread? Give me a break. This doesn't help with board quality.

This should be entertaining if anything. Good ol Brucey

I feel like, if anything Nightengale's tweets would get more teams involved.

All these conflicting reports from big time writers are making my head spin. Anybody listening to Passan and Kap?

So, since this is a Jerry owned company, does it confirm it?

Mlb picking this up.

This is what I feel like is happening here. The White Sox offered 7 years and 200 million. I really believe this is the best offer he has received for whatever reason. Maybe the Phillies matched that. Passan has gone on record before to say that the Sox are willing to go 10. The Sox did not want that info out but because Passan has real sources, Machados camp was pushed into the drivers seat. Levine and Nightengale quickly discredited that. Saying they won’t go over 7. Last night both Passan and Gomez said the Sox have upped their offer. Passan even saying they would go higher, once again pushing Machado to the drivers seat. Then Nightengale quickly refutes that. I think the Sox have upped their offer to just get it done already but Passan and Hector Gomez are being used by the Machado camp to get every last penny. The Sox need to be smart here so other teams don’t jump in. They are inclined to get it done while Philly is busy with Harper. I believe they upped their offer and essentially bid against themselves.

Merkin retweeted good ol Bob. I think it’s clear who wanted the “White Sox have NOT increased their offer” news out. This is good and really seems like last minute leverage through the media type negotiations.

He admitted he was a fake reporter but then went and picked up the gimmick again for some reason.

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