November 9, 20187 yr Imagine the Sox signing Harper and trading for Bryant lol Ultimate troll job to all Cub fans. For real though, if he is available, Sox shock inquire on him.
November 9, 20187 yr I'd guess a trade of Bryant would give them a chance to sign Harper, since they obviously wouldn't need to worry about extending Bryant anymore?
November 9, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, SoxAce said: Do it Hahn... do it now! Why? They'd want Eloy back. To start.
November 9, 20187 yr 12 minutes ago, Dam8610 said: Why? They'd want Eloy back. To start. Doesn't hurt to ask.. but that team needs to extend Kris too. Don't think they'd net THAT big of a prospect for him. Maybe more in the Robert/Madrigal range. For the record, I think he goes nowhere as Theo refuses to call anyone untouchable anyways. Edited November 9, 20187 yr by SoxAce
November 9, 20187 yr 3 minutes ago, SoxAce said: Doesn't hurt to ask.. but that team needs to extend Kris too. Don't think they'd net THAT big of a prospect for him. Maybe more in the Madrigal range. For the record, I think he goes nowhere as Theo refuses to call anyone untouchable anyways. Bryant would most definitely return a package featuring a prospect like Eloy. 3 years of control left.
November 9, 20187 yr I can't see a match of return for the Cubs, and the acquiring team being willing to give it up knowing they still probably won't resign him. At least not at this stage.
November 9, 20187 yr Just now, KrankinSox said: Bryant would most definitely return a package featuring a prospect like Eloy. 3 years of control left. Think Sale return for sure.
November 9, 20187 yr 6 minutes ago, SoxAce said: Doesn't hurt to ask.. but that team needs to extend Kris too. Don't think they'd net THAT big of a prospect for him. Maybe more in the Madrigal range. There would've been riots in the streets if that was all the White Sox got for Sale. I have to believe Bryant has similar value.
November 9, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, Dam8610 said: There would've been riots in the streets if that was all the White Sox got for Sale. I have to believe Bryant has similar value. Theo traded Dylan Cease and Eloy for Q. There isn't a chance in hell he would trade Bryant for less than that return. Probably would even be more.
November 9, 20187 yr 5 minutes ago, KrankinSox said: Bryant would most definitely return a package featuring a prospect like Eloy. 3 years of control left. Did not realize he had 3 years of control still. My mistake there. Edited November 9, 20187 yr by SoxAce
November 9, 20187 yr 14 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: I'd guess a trade of Bryant would give them a chance to sign Harper, since they obviously wouldn't need to worry about extending Bryant anymore? Bryant and Harper have the same agent. If the Cubs are thinking of trading Bryant its because they cant sign either of them.
November 9, 20187 yr While it would be difficult to lose Eloy, you have to admit it would be pretty hilarious looking back that it a straight up Quintana for Bryant trade is realistic with the pieces involved. Cubs fans would have been laughing their asses off at that idea a year ago. But not sure many teams could beat Eloy + Cease + 2 orgs
November 9, 20187 yr I don't understand what the point of signing Harper would be if they're going to trade Bryant.
November 9, 20187 yr 7 minutes ago, Dam8610 said: There would've been riots in the streets if that was all the White Sox got for Sale. I have to believe Bryant has similar value. Funny to think, if a rebuilding team had a Kris Bryant and was actively trying to move him, it would probably require a package of: Eloy Cease Another prospect in our 20ish range like a Konnor Pilkington. The Sox basically got this for Q. Amazing. Edited November 9, 20187 yr by KrankinSox
November 9, 20187 yr Just now, Whitesox27 said: I don't understand what the point of signing Harper would be if they're going to trade Bryant. I mean the net between their two salaries next year is going to be absolutely insane, so much so that the added value of whatever prospects would be involved make it a wash at LEAST. And that's just year one.
November 9, 20187 yr Now, that said, the perfect team for this is the braves. And hooo boy an infield of Freeman, Swanson, Albies, Bryant with an OF of Acuna, Inciarte, (Brantley) is pretttayyyy good. Now, here's the other thing. This rumor makes no sense. It is quite frankly shortening a window.
November 9, 20187 yr Title of the article seems very clickbaity, all Theo said was that he doesn't believe any player should be untouchable if the right deal comes along, which makes sense. That doesn't mean he wants to trade Bryant.
November 9, 20187 yr Cubs have issues. Russell poses a huge PR problem and will be hard to trade for comparable value. Bryant struggled last year with injuries that might not be fully mended. One of the guys on the Cubs I liked for the White Sox is Bote...can play 3rd and SS and has some pop. Guessing Bote might be counted on by Cubs to play a lot of innings next season, especially if they dangle Bryant (who I would be suspect of).
November 9, 20187 yr If Bryant had more team control it would be something I would want the Sox to look into. But 3 years isn't long enough for what it would require to get him.
November 9, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, Flash said: Cubs have issues. Russell poses a huge PR problem and will be hard to trade for comparable value. Bryant struggled last year with injuries that might not be fully mended. One of the guys on the Cubs I liked for the White Sox is Bote...can play 3rd and SS and has some pop. Guessing Bote might be counted on by Cubs to play a lot of innings next season, especially if they dangle Bryant (who I would be suspect of). Makes you wonder how fucked up his shoulder really is.
November 9, 20187 yr 8 minutes ago, SoxAce said: Makes you wonder how fucked up his shoulder really is. that was my first thought too....
November 9, 20187 yr 13 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: If Bryant had more team control it would be something I would want the Sox to look into. But 3 years isn't long enough for what it would require to get him. It's more control than Machado had when the Sox tried trading for him.
November 9, 20187 yr 12 minutes ago, SoxAce said: Makes you wonder how fucked up his shoulder really is. 3 minutes ago, Wanne said: that was my first thought too.... Agreed.
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