Finding a place for Harper is not going to be an issue. Jerry is the issue. 

1 minute ago, shipps said:

Finding a place for Harper is not going to be an issue. Jerry is the issue. 

You just know that this will be part of the White Sox spin though.

"Where would he play?"

I’ll keep saying it, but if these prices are beyond their comfort level there is simply no hope to ever land a stud free agent.  How old is Reinsdorf again?

It's fair to say that when you compare Manny and Bryce, it was extremely unlikely anyone in the system today was going to be blocked by Manny but that's very plausible with Harper. It doesn't mean you don't want him, it just means you're adding to a place where the organization has some depth (although it is all not close to the majors).

17 minutes ago, Orlando said:

I know that we are already pissed at the Sox but what number does the Phillies deal have to reach to not make us even angrier? I would be pissed if it’s Manny’s contract and down. 

400M

The Sox will never have to sign an outside free agent for $30M+ in today's dollars to win. The problem is they showed that they actually are willing to do that, just not 9 and 10 years from now.

It's Hahns job to convince JR to pony up the money to sign Harper and the investment it would be. I have no faith he can do it as he failed with Manny. 

According to a Phillies message board I've been lurking, Middleton's plane left Vegas this afternoon. Obviously without an agreement. 

2 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

According to a Phillies message board I've been lurking, Middleton's plane left Vegas this afternoon. Obviously without an agreement. 

... or with an agreement. Not going to announce over a wknd

I fully expect Bob or Bruce to reiterate in a tweet soon that Sox are out.  

28 minutes ago, Orlando said:

I know that we are already pissed at the Sox but what number does the Phillies deal have to reach to not make us even angrier? I would be pissed if it’s Manny’s contract and down. 

330 or more

The White Sox being cheap asses in regards to Manny and Harper looks even worse considering the amount of money wasted on garage this offseason which could have been used for either of those two.

6 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

According to a Phillies message board I've been lurking, Middleton's plane left Vegas this afternoon. Obviously without an agreement. 

I still think something around 10/$300M could get this done, but cheap Uncle Jerry ain’t gonna pony up unfortunately.

35 minutes ago, beckham15 said:

 

Why are the Sox remaining in touch unless they are willing to spend $325 to $350 million?  Just do it already.

Rutherford is a question mark as a prospect due to his lack of power.  Think Ryan Sweeney.  I would show Harper the money.  Imagine a future outfield of Eloy / Robert / Harper.

1 minute ago, Harper2Sox said:

Why are the Sox remaining in touch unless they are willing to spend $325 to $350 million?  Just do it already.

Rutherford is a question mark as a prospect due to his lack of power.  Think Ryan Sweeney.  I would show Harper the money.  Imagine a future outfield of Eloy / Robert / Harper.

In case Bryce hates Philly so much that he’s willing to give us a $50M discount?

?‍♂️

By the way, Heyman is quite wrong with his facts. Bryce never visited, the jersey was for a video presentation.

Where to play Harper is not the question. He's gonna be a DH soon anyway. Soo go for it...

1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said:

In case Bryce hates Philly so much that he’s willing to give us a $50M discount?

?‍♂️

Boras probably won't let him sign for anything less than what Machado got. He will talk Harper into holding out for a record deal. 

3 minutes ago, Harper2Sox said:

Why are the Sox remaining in touch unless they are willing to spend $325 to $350 million?  Just do it already.

Rutherford is a question mark as a prospect due to his lack of power.  Think Ryan Sweeney.  I would show Harper the money.  Imagine a future outfield of Eloy / Robert / Harper.

I know, right? Seriously, if Bryce Harper is signed, there are zero outfield prospects of ours that will block him. If you think otherwise, I have no words for you. The guy along with Trout are in ATG territory. First ballot HOF, statue  in the park, among the best producers in history types.

Why don't they just offer him 10-$330 mm and be done with it?

2 minutes ago, JoshPR said:

Where to play Harper is not the question. He's gonna be a DH soon anyway. Soo go for it...

I don't give a f*** where he hits and/or plays in the lineup. Get a guy who can mash like him and roll him out every day he can play, and then let the cards fall where they may. I would rather give him 10-$330 mm than pay 3-5 marginal players that same money.

1 minute ago, YouGottaBeBleepingMe said:

I don't give a f*** where he hits and/or plays in the lineup. Get a guy who can mash like him and roll him out every day he can play, and then let the cards fall where they may. I would rather give him 10-$330 mm than pay 3-5 marginal players that same money.

Basicly what I said...

We all know the Sox were willing to pay Machado 350 million with the incentives. Just guarantee that same amount in full to Harper and I think they'd have a shot. Probably wishful thinking on my part though.

2 minutes ago, YouGottaBeBleepingMe said:

I know, right? Seriously, if Bryce Harper is signed, there are zero outfield prospects of ours that will block him. If you think otherwise, I have no words for you. The guy along with Trout are in ATG territory. First ballot HOF, statue  in the park, among the best producers in history types.

Why don't they just offer him 10-$330 mm and be done with it?

And if he turned down that offer, I would not fault management. However, not even trying remains completely perplexing.  

Indeed, you can also trade OF prospects like Basabe, Rutherford, Gonzalez, and Walker for other areas of need.

Bring the sure thing in to pair with Eloy as your two mashers and hope that Moncada, Madrigal, and your young starters pan out.

Edited February 24, 20197 yr by Harper2Sox

14 minutes ago, JoshPR said:

Where to play Harper is not the question. He's gonna be a DH soon anyway. Soo go for it...

Some of that was playing CF instead or his preferred and more instinctive RF, but the whole “Harper’s defense is falling off a cliff” in 2018 was merely based on a sum total of count ‘em...FOUR 50/50 defensive plays he didn’t make, one or two of which are balls that arguably were lost in the lights.

 

Padres chairman Ron Fowler: ‘We’re a lot happier than the #Whitesox right now.’

Should put that billboard up in Hahn, KW’s and Reinsdorf’s neighborhoods to wake up to everyday...maybe it will serve as a source of inspiration, but probably not.  They’re all too comfortable.

Edited February 24, 20197 yr by caulfield12