Man what a relay throw by Baltimore was the Machado?

Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

Why?

Because he is going to want to play for a big name team like Yankees or Cubs

I wonder what Colorado would pony up for Jose? 

Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

Why?

He’s probably right. Teams like the Cubs, Braves, Dodgers, Angels, Red Sox and Yankees are probably going to offer $350-$400M. No way the Sox will match that

Just now, Buehrle>Wood said:

Dont hate that send

Agreed, the Engel one was the bad choice that inning

Just now, fathom said:

Because he is going to want to play for a big name team like Yankees or Cubs

I mean who honestly in their right mind on here believes we offer the most money? 

Just now, Baron said:

I don't think we offer the most money or the most attractive team option. 

I think we’ll be up there in money.

Just now, DirtySox said:

I wonder what Colorado would pony up for Jose? 

Was just gonna type that. We're tied at 1 tonight for posting before the other 

Just now, Baron said:

I mean who honestly in their right mind on here believes we offer the most money? 

No chance, especially given his monster year. If he keeps this up, he's getting 35-40 a year. 

1 minute ago, Baron said:

I mean who honestly in their right mind on here believes we offer the most money? 

Rick Hahn says ........... blah blah blah

https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=1b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2018&month=0&season1=2018&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0

Abreu should be tied or ahead for the 4th "best" 1B in the majors after statistics are added from tonight's game...

Just now, soxfan49 said:

He’s probably right. Teams like the Cubs, Braves, Dodgers, Angels, Red Sox and Yankees are probably going to offer $350-$400M. No way the Sox will match that

I guess we’ll see, I think the organization realizes the need for a legit superstar signing to signal the rebuild is over and add some excitement to the franchise prior to TV contract negotiations.  If we don’t land Machado, I honestly don’t expect money to be the primary issue.

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I think we’ll be up there in money.

 

Even if that happened...I'm sure he'll be jumping to play on a 60 win team with almost none of it's prospects playing. 

4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Anderson + Cease + anything else is absolutely ridiculous for three months of Machado.  No way they get close to that much IMO.

Also, Engel is one frustrating player.

 

Rest assured that's what they are probably asking or something as obscene. I didn't say they'd get it of course. 

Any mid-level to good FA’s we should be looking out for, since Harper & MM are likely headed elsewhere? And please don’t say Josh Donaldson

Edited May 22, 20187 yr by soxfan49

Paying Machado that much money would be nuts.

It's the old "walk year" syndrome.  How many times in baseball history have big-time FA's signed huge deals coming off career years and then wet the bed the following year?

Can anyone think of someone who outperformed their walk year in their first year after signing a huge extension?

Geezus

Wow, are you kidding me?  That's pathetic to intentionally walk him with no one on.

LMFAO Palka.

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I guess we’ll see, I think the organization realizes the need for a legit superstar signing to signal the rebuild is over and add some excitement to the franchise prior to TV contract negotiations.  If we don’t land Machado, I honestly don’t expect money to be the primary issue.

They're going to have to be happy with AJ Pollock, a closer and a "higher quality but not ace level" veteran starting pitcher...

Palka is the worst fielder I've ever seen. Really awful managing this inning, should have never started the inning 

Looks like Ricky got caught with no one warming up. Meanwhile, shocked there was no thread about how Heyman said the informed speculation is Girardi will replace Ricky in the future.

1 minute ago, Baron said:

 

Even if that happened...I'm sure he'll be jumping to play on a 60 win team with almost none of it's prospects playing. 

What do you mean “none of it’s prospects playing”?  There will be plenty of talent on this roster by the end of the season.  We obviously won’t be as ready to win as the Yankees, Cubs, or Dodgers but I don’t we’ll be viewed nearly as negatively as you’re making it out to be.

1 minute ago, caulfield12 said:

They're going to have to be happy with AJ Pollock, a closer and a "higher quality but not ace level" veteran starting pitcher...

Sign me up for that. 

2 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Paying Machado that much money would be nuts.

It's the old "walk year" syndrome.  How many times in baseball history have big-time FA's signed huge deals coming off career years and then wet the bed the following year?

Can anyone think of someone who outperformed their walk year in their first year after signing a huge extension?

Daniel Murphy has proved to be a HUGE bargain for the Nats