4 minutes ago, Tony said:

 

This makes it all the more painful if he ends up with the Cubs. 

On 11/15/2018 at 10:44 AM, Sockin said:

This makes it all the more painful if he ends up with the Cubs. 

He won't

Harper is coming to the Sox. I've never been more confident about it than I am right now.

Just now, Whitesox27 said:

Harper is coming to the Sox. I've never been more confident about it than I am right now.

Really? Because of a TMZ post?

3 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said:

Harper is coming to the Sox. I've never been more confident about it than I am right now.

Yes, and he will look like Pablo Sandoval in about 6 months.

He's gonna be a Philly and on opening day he's gonna slam 5 cheesesteaks

1 minute ago, Dick Allen said:

Yes, and he will look like Pablo Sandoval in about 6 months.

THE FIRST BAD THING EVER TO HAPPEN BECAUSE OF DEEP DISH

17 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said:

Really? Because of a TMZ post?

Yes, really.

Harper just looks like a natural fit in a Sox uniform.  At this point, I’m hoping the Phillies prioritize Machado and leave us as the favorites for Bryce.  Outside of Philly, I’m not sure there is a bigger threat to sign him than us.

Edited November 15, 20187 yr by Chicago White Sox

2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

We should be able to produce a $150M payroll with ease after all this national TV money.

 

Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

Harper just looks like a natural fit in a Sox uniform.  At this point, I’m hoping the Phillies prioritize Machado and leave us as the favorites for Bryce.  Outside of Philly, I’m not sure there a bigger threat to sign him than us.

The Nats. They were willing to go to $300 million. So, if the time game where it looked like he was leaving town, I would expect a better effort. 

1 hour ago, Jose Abreu said:

 

Finally, The Cell's highly ranked food placement amongst stadiums comes into play.

1 minute ago, Dick Allen said:

 

The Nats. They were willing to go to $300 million. So, if the time game where it looked like he was leaving town, I would expect a better effort. 

$300 million with zero opt-outs isn't a serious offer IMO. It's more of a "hey look, we tried" thing for the fanbase, as he obviously wouldn't accept a deal without any opt-outs unless the total money was outrageous 

12 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

$300 million with zero opt-outs isn't a serious offer IMO. It's more of a "hey look, we tried" thing for the fanbase, as he obviously wouldn't accept a deal without any opt-outs unless the total money was outrageous 

It's a start. They knew unless their offer was nuts, he was going to be a free agent. They can wait. They have the most to lose, and have worked well with Boras previously.  Apparently one issue Harper had with it was not the lack of opt outs, but the lack of a no trade. 

Edited November 15, 20187 yr by Dick Allen

11 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

$300 million with zero opt-outs isn't a serious offer IMO. It's more of a "hey look, we tried" thing for the fanbase, as he obviously wouldn't accept a deal without any opt-outs unless the total money was outrageous 

Their OF is full anyway with Robles and Soto having their first full seasons next year. They're both studly, so that would lessen the sting a lot for Nats fans anyway. 

1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said:

Their OF is full anyway with Robles and Soto having their first full seasons next year. They're both studly, so that would lessen the sting a lot for Nats fans anyway. 

Also worth noting - the Nats payroll was $180 million to start the year last year during a rough year. Right now, without Harper, they already have $160 million-ish committed for next year.

1 minute ago, Balta1701 said:

Also worth noting - the Nats payroll was $180 million to start the year last year during a rough year. Right now, without Harper, they already have $160 million-ish committed for next year.

Also, if Soto and Robles are as good as most think they are they won't miss him much anyway, and that money could be used to shore up their bullpen and rotation. 

Just now, Jack Parkman said:

Also, if Soto and Robles are as good as most think they are they won't miss him much anyway, and that money could be used to shore up their bullpen and rotation. 

Or they could trade someone to shore that up. Losing Harper would be a blow, especially with ownership with very deep pockets.

It is for those reasons about the Nats that I think the White Sox are one of 2 serious contenders. However I'd guess that the Phillies have around a 50% chance while we're closer to 25%, with the other 25% being the field.

28 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

It is for those reasons about the Nats that I think the White Sox are one of 2 serious contenders. However I'd guess that the Phillies have around a 50% chance while we're closer to 25%, with the other 25% being the field.

I’d put Harper’s odds at:

• Phillies = 50%
• White Sox = 30%
• Field = 20%

I’d put Machado’s odds at:

• Phillies = 40%
• Yankees = 30%
• White Sox = 20%
• Field = 10%

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@georgeofman: While the Sox are serious about Harper and Machado, a more realistic option could be Yasmani Grandal. @WBBMNewsradio

 

Edited November 15, 20187 yr by Orlando

Just now, Orlando said:

@georgeofman: While the Sox are serious about Harper and Machado, a more realistic option could be Yasmani Grandal. @WBBMNewsradio

Sorry Ofman, but the Sox aren’t giving up their 2nd round pick for an over 30 year old catcher.

Just now, Orlando said:

@georgeofman: While the Sox are serious about Harper and Machado, a more realistic option could be Yasmani Grandal. @WBBMNewsradio

I can confidently say that as Sox fans, we would hate Grandal (and yes SS2K, I hate everyone on the Sox).  I do know the Sox liked him as a prospect coming out of college.

1 minute ago, Orlando said:

 

Grandal yuckmani

Grandal is terrible hitting against LHP,  and so is Narvaez.  Going after him would make no sense honestly, as I'd rather just go with Castillo/Narvaez.

I would really hate a White Sox off-season headlined by the signing of Yasmani Grandal.