Just now, G&T said:

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. 

Yeah I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad thing if true.  I do have a conspiracy theiry that the reason there’s been none offered is because Manny is the one they’re trying to get under the radar right now.

Morosi on MLBN:

• Believes we’ll be the high bidder for Harper or Machado
• Looking to improve the bullpen & in on Familia & Ottavino
• White Sox have strong argument to make to Harper

Morosi and Verducci talking Whitesox on MLB network. 

Morosi thinks Sox will be highest bidder on Machado or Harper but whether they land either he isnt for sure 

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Yeah I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad thing if true.  I do have a conspiracy theiry that the reason there’s been none offered is because Manny is the one they’re trying to get under the radar right now.

The longer this drags out, I start leaning to thinking the Sox are trying to get both of these guys.

1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Morosi on MLBN:

• Believes we’ll be the high bidder for Harper or Machado
• Looking to improve the bullpen & in on Familia & Ottavino
• White Sox have strong argument to make to Harper

LETS GO!!!!!!

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Yeah I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad thing if true.  I do have a conspiracy theiry that the reason there’s been none offered is because Manny is the one they’re trying to get under the radar right now.

I don’t see a scenario where the Sox limit their ability to get one of those guys. They made an offer. 

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Yeah I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad thing if true.  I do have a conspiracy theiry that the reason there’s been none offered is because Manny is the one they’re trying to get under the radar right now.

There’s zero chance the Sox haven’t made an offer yet.  With an open bidding process, you force an indication of interest to weed out the players that don’t matter.  And it’s clear as day that we’re prioritizing Harper over Machado.

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

There’s zero chance the Sox haven’t made an offer yet.  With an open bidding process, you force an indication of interest to weed out the players that don’t matter.  And it’s clear as day that we’re prioritizing Harper over Machado.

They aren’t meeting with Machado until next week is what I heard, is that the latest rumor?

1 minute ago, beckham15 said:

They aren’t meeting with Machado until next week is what I heard, is that the latest rumor?

They're one of the 4 teams Manny is meeting with personally.

Edited December 13, 20187 yr by CWSpalehoseCWS

6 minutes ago, beckham15 said:

They aren’t meeting with Machado until next week is what I heard, is that the latest rumor?

I think you’re right but not certain about that.

4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I think you’re right but not certain about that.

Yes correct 

Sox win rumor mill. Contract delayed one week while they convert Kraft Kave to a daycare nursery for Mrs Harper.  

Is all this Harper talk a smokescreen and we’re really sneakily pushing Machado?

I might be scarred for life because of Dunn and LaRoche, but seems like a lot of money for a National League player who hit 249 last year.  I’ll take Machado 

4 minutes ago, Jerksticks said:

Is all this Harper talk a smokescreen and we’re really sneakily pushing Machado?

I don't think you put Sox jerseys on the Jordan statue and UC banner unless you are serious.

7 minutes ago, Jerksticks said:

Is all this Harper talk a smokescreen and we’re really sneakily pushing Machado?

I seriously doubt it.  I’m positive Harper is our preference.

3 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

I don't think you put Sox jerseys on the Jordan statue and UC banner unless you are serious.

You think the pictures Boras were referring to was the Jordan one?

10 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I seriously doubt it.  I’m positive Harper is our preference.

I think white sox want both

14 minutes ago, fathom said:

You think the pictures Boras were referring to was the Jordan one?

Where can I find this Boras quote.

Actually if they have the cash, getting one would increase the odds of getting the other.  There would be no doubt that they intend to compete.  I would be stunned.  That kind of National buzz would be good for the TV money.  Mr. Reinsdorf is 83.  Go for it!

Here is something that I have been thinking a lot about lately. 

Serious question: Assuming the offers are the same, why would Harper choose the Phillies over the White Sox? Trying to take my bias out, it seems like signing with the Sox would be a no-brainer. Same money, easier division to compete in, better hitters ballpark, and mire up and coming players.

What am I missing?

36 minutes ago, fathom said:

You think the pictures Boras were referring to was the Jordan one?

It’s possible, but I think it’s far more likely that was a part of a video.

4 hours ago, Rowand44 said:

Soxtalk pays a lot of money to be entertained during the meetings.  

Not sure what you mean by this.

4 hours ago, ChiSox59 said:

The channel based on MLB baseball sure makes a spectacle of it. It’s been entertaining in years past. I think it’s normal to be disappointed with the action as a big baseball fan.

 

4 hours ago, aeichhor said:

But they usually are a place that trades and signing happen and it's been pretty quiet 

 

4 hours ago, Bigsoxhurt35 said:

Then why have 24/7 coverage and be on location?

According to Wikipedia, baseball offseason meetings began in 1876 and became an annual thing in 1901.  The owners, execs, etc. are meeting to conduct business.  The media has turned them into a spectacle, but they would still take place if there was no media coverage.

13 minutes ago, KnightsOnMintSt said:

Here is something that I have been thinking a lot about lately. 

Serious question: Assuming the offers are the same, why would Harper choose the Phillies over the White Sox? Trying to take my bias out, it seems like signing with the Sox would be a no-brainer. Same money, easier division to compete in, better hitters ballpark, and mire up and coming players.

What am I missing?

The dodgers are the team worry about here what if they offer $300 million and wsox offer $350 million would harper leave $50 million left behind.

Edited December 13, 20187 yr by peavy44

1 minute ago, peavy44 said:

The dodgers are the team worry about here what if they offer $300 million and wsox offer $350 million would harper leave $50 left behind.

I'm sure he wouldn't care about 50 bucks.