Hahn really looked self-assured and poised there. Worth a hundred tweets. 

And in case anyone was holding out hope for something big getting done tonight at the meetings:

 

Mark Derosa on MLB saying he could see Harper on the Southside with Eloy.

Completely just speculation, but Id say in the last day that the national media is starting talk the Sox way more. They actually showed the Sox projected lineup. Derosa did say he thinks Harper wants NY, LA or Nationals, but that he doesnt think any of those teams really make sense. 

18 minutes ago, peavy44 said:

Rick Hahn is downplaying the rumors.

Hahn, in fact, is doing quite the opposite.

Well when have white sox put all these rumors out and get someone they usually very quiet.

Edited December 13, 20187 yr by peavy44

A lot of the info in this seems wrong but lots of Sox tidbits regardless

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2018/12/12/bryce-harper-scott-boras-las-vegas-baseball-winter-meetings/2294674002/

I would be my house that Nobody knows anything. I would bet Not even Harper knows who he wants yet. I would also bet the Sox get something big. No idea when it will happen. This is literally all speculation.

7 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

A lot of the info in this seems wrong but lots of Sox tidbits regardless

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2018/12/12/bryce-harper-scott-boras-las-vegas-baseball-winter-meetings/2294674002/

So Jerry hasn't given them permission to negotiate a contract yet? Maybe this is why he thinks we will be outbid. He won't bid at all lol. 

White sox made a offer already this is wrong.

21 minutes ago, peavy44 said:

Well when have white sox put all these rumors out and get someone they usually very quiet.

The Sox have gotten someone before?

4 minutes ago, fathom said:

The Sox have gotten someone before?

But big free agent like harper

If we offer the most money we will land harper. 

1 minute ago, peavy44 said:

If we offer the most money we will land harper. 

If you leave, we won't see your posts anymore. 

And there’s the Nightengale splash of cold water. Took him long enough.

1 minute ago, fathom said:

And there’s the Nightengale splash of cold water. Took him long enough.

Obvious White Sox plant...the Sox aren’t a clown show, they wouldn’t be talking with Harper without permission from Jerry to negotiate a contract.

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

And there’s the Nightengale splash of cold water. Took him long enough.

I take it you think he's being used as a pawn to lower expectations? 

3 minutes ago, fathom said:

And there’s the Nightengale splash of cold water. Took him long enough.

Bob nightengale don't know anything just guessing.

Even more obvious is the fact a couple of the big name media members have started to put the Sox in top spots to land so good ol reliable KW mouthpiece comes in to shut down all the hype. This is good,get it done Sox

Edited December 13, 20187 yr by TheTruth05

1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Obvious White Sox plant...the Sox aren’t a clown show, they wouldn’t be talking with Harper without permission from Jerry to negotiate a contract.

I been told they made a offer and if they didn't he wouldn't keep taking to wsox if they didn't.

Just now, Jose Abreu said:

I take it you think he's being used as a pawn to lower expectations? 

Misdirection more likely, but not sure in which way. I will say that if after KW saying they have to get the fan base energized again etc., it would be a colossal error by the front office if it comes out they didn’t even offer a contract.

Just now, peavy44 said:

I been told they made a offer and if they didn't he wouldn't keep taking to wsox if they didn't.

Sure he would, he needs to keep the Phillies and WSox in the bidding no matter what. 

1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Obvious White Sox plant...the Sox aren’t a clown show, they wouldn’t be talking with Harper without permission from Jerry to negotiate a contract.

It’s weird. Obviously a GM is hired to negotiate contracts and is always authorized to do so. Final approval is decided by the ownership. 

If they weren’t authorized to negotiate then they’d be out and Hahn would say they aren’t interested. 

Just now, G&T said:

It’s weird. Obviously a GM is hired to negotiate contracts and is always authorized to do so. Final approval is decided by the ownership. 

If they weren’t authorized to negotiate then they’d be out and Hahn would say they aren’t interested. 

Exactly, it’s a bizarre comment and seems like obvious misdirection planted by the Sox.

6 minutes ago, peavy44 said:

Bob nightengale don't know anything just guessing.

Just the same as everyone else who has posted in this thread.

Edited December 13, 20187 yr by BlackSox13

7 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Exactly, it’s a bizarre comment and seems like obvious misdirection planted by the Sox.

well there’s another way to read the quote. It could be that Hahn and Harper have agreed on a number and JR hasn’t authorized the final amount and, therefore, hasn’t authorized final contract negotiations. It would signal to other teams that they aren’t drafting paperwork so no deal is imminent. Which may or may not be true. 

I think it’s more likely nobody knows anything and they are just waiting. 

Edited December 13, 20187 yr by G&T