November 8, 20187 yr 21 minutes ago, DH in the NL said: These “pitches” are lame as f*ck. Throw $350 million at him and you don’t need a “pitch.” I dont think you understand how free agent recuiting process works.
November 8, 20187 yr I'm sure his dad got in trouble/fired for that being leaked to the public. WhiteSoxDave said he confirmed with a United Center employee that it was real.
November 8, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, Tony said: Looks like it..wonder if Dad got mad, lol. 100% guarantee, haha. Dad thought his son would find it interesting, son tweeted it out, both learn a lesson in how quickly stuff goes viral.
November 8, 20187 yr Just now, thxfrthmmrs said: I dont think you understand how free agent recuiting process works. The reason everyone is saying there’s 0% chance he won’t sign with the Sox is because of the $$$ or he doesn’t want to be on a rebuilding team. “Recruiting” is complete nonsense.
November 8, 20187 yr 2 minutes ago, DH in the NL said: The reason everyone is saying there’s 0% chance he won’t sign with the Sox is because of the $$$ or he doesn’t want to be on a rebuilding team. “Recruiting” is complete nonsense. Well if the Sox are putting on a recruiting pitch they must not believe their chance is 0%. And again, if you are trying to get someone to sign with your team, why would you not use every single advantage you have? Why would you not try and recruit? Seems negligent not to. So kind of strange you think the Sox shouldnt do their best to try, even if they dont succeed.
November 8, 20187 yr 48 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: Maybe they are filming his "presentation". +1 /thread
November 8, 20187 yr The bigger issue is why does he like the Bulls. They have sucked since he was 4 years old.
November 8, 20187 yr 49 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: Did you notice they gave him Kopech's jersey number? Hmmmm...... Edit: to clarify, this was posted well before anything re: harpers pitch was made public. They must have clued Kopech in. Edited November 8, 20187 yr by Buehrle>Wood
November 8, 20187 yr The fact that the tweet was deleted makes me think there could be something to this.
November 8, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, Tony said: You're just incredibly misinformed on how sports works. The Cubs do the same practice, just like any other team. You appeal to what the player and their family may be interested in. It's really simple. No the Sox shouldnt do that. They should just send a telegram saying "here is our offer", while all of the other teams wine and dine Harper,
November 8, 20187 yr Just now, Soxbadger said: Well if the Sox are putting on a recruiting pitch they must not believe their chance is 0%. And again, if you are trying to get someone to sign with your team, why would you not use every single advantage you have? Why would you not try and recruit? Seems negligent not to. So kind of strange you think the Sox shouldnt do their best to try, even if they dont succeed. Do you really think putting his name up at the United Center and sticking a jersey on a statue of Michael Jordan means anything to these guys? If you want Harper on the Sox then pay him what he wants. Harper sits down at the table with Reinsdorf, Williams, and Hahn and says to them, “ you know my BFF plays for the Cubs, right?” Hahn response back is, “ but did you see your jersey on the Jordan statue, and name at the United Center?” Big f* cking deal. Give him the cash!
November 8, 20187 yr Just now, DH in the NL said: Do you really think putting his name up at the United Center and sticking a jersey on a statue of Michael Jordan means anything to these guys? If you want Harper on the Sox then pay him what he wants. Harper sits down at the table with Reinsdorf, Williams, and Hahn and says to them, “ you know my BFF plays for the Cubs, right?” Hahn response back is, “ but did you see your jersey on the Jordan statue, and name at the United Center?” Big f* cking deal. Give him the cash! Do I think it means something to show him that they are going to do everything in their power to maximize his exposure and make him the most money possible through endorsements etc? Yes. Do I think it means something that they show Harper how important he is and that they will pull out all the stops for him? Yes Do I think that Harper is going to bring up Bryant in a meeting? Unlikely. Im glad you arent part of the team who is trying to get Harper to come to the Sox. Because while at the end of the day money is likely what makes the difference, I wouldnt want to be the guy who didnt put my best foot forward and find out that another team got Harper because they made a better pitch.
November 8, 20187 yr Just now, Bigsoxhurt35 said: Tweets are now protected. It blew up and probably wasn’t supposed to show it I,for one, thank him for his sacrifice lol
November 8, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, DH in the NL said: Do you really think putting his name up at the United Center and sticking a jersey on a statue of Michael Jordan means anything to these guys? If you want Harper on the Sox then pay him what he wants. Harper sits down at the table with Reinsdorf, Williams, and Hahn and says to them, “ you know my BFF plays for the Cubs, right?” Hahn response back is, “ but did you see your jersey on the Jordan statue, and name at the United Center?” Big f* cking deal. Give him the cash! In reality it doesn't mean anything without the $$$$ attached to it but what harm is there in it? Everyone wants their ego stroked.
November 8, 20187 yr Yeah I honestly don't see the appeal of a pitch that includes putting his jersey on the Jordan statue and his name on the digital banners. I mean, I guess it would be kind of cool if I was Bryce, but a little over the top. Sox looking for that wow factor? Or are they filming an introduction video? A fan can dream.. ?
November 8, 20187 yr Is the jordan statue still outside....why would he not be able to show that. Its public. Anyways Blackhawks have a home game tonight.
November 8, 20187 yr Just now, Buehrle>Wood said: Is the jordan statue still outside....why would he not be able to show that. Its public. Anyways Blackhawks have a home game tonight. Im pretty sure the Jordan statute is now inside with the new renovations.
November 8, 20187 yr In the 2018 baseball offseason, the Chicago White Sox spent a billion dollars - signing Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Patrick Corbin, and AJ Pollock. The world soon after caught fire in a spontaneous combustion.
November 8, 20187 yr 10 minutes ago, DH in the NL said: Do you really think putting his name up at the United Center and sticking a jersey on a statue of Michael Jordan means anything to these guys? If you want Harper on the Sox then pay him what he wants. Harper sits down at the table with Reinsdorf, Williams, and Hahn and says to them, “ you know my BFF plays for the Cubs, right?” Hahn response back is, “ but did you see your jersey on the Jordan statue, and name at the United Center?” Big f* cking deal. Give him the cash! Maybe. Maybe not. I never met Harper. And sure, if the money isn't right, it's meaningless. But other teams are doing it, so how would it look if the Sox said, you don't care about that, so we didn't bother? It isn't going to change their money offer. Maybe he is a Bulls fan. Maybe he loves Michael Jordan. If so, I bet they have MJ give him a message. It doesn't hurt the White Sox position. It might help. It's a small part of their pitch. I assume you have a resume. Do you know that depending on the employer, most can give a shit about most of it? But you have it on there anyway. Why? Because there is the possibiltiy it could matter in some small way. Edited November 8, 20187 yr by Dick Allen
November 8, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, Soxbadger said: Im pretty sure the Jordan statute is now inside with the new renovations. Yes it's in that Atrium where Harpers name and number are on a ribbon board.
November 8, 20187 yr 9 minutes ago, DH in the NL said: Do you really think putting his name up at the United Center and sticking a jersey on a statue of Michael Jordan means anything to these guys? If you want Harper on the Sox then pay him what he wants. Harper sits down at the table with Reinsdorf, Williams, and Hahn and says to them, “ you know my BFF plays for the Cubs, right?” Hahn response back is, “ but did you see your jersey on the Jordan statue, and name at the United Center?” Big f* cking deal. Give him the cash! This is the weirdest fucking thing ever to be angry about.
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