February 25, 20197 yr 10 minutes ago, Lillian said: It's only a "1% chance," if the Sox don't want him. What do you suppose the chances of that are? Its a 0% chance if the Sox don't want him. They do though, just at the Jerry rate. So with that in mind giving the Jerry rate a 1% chance is probably overly optimistic.
February 25, 20197 yr 5 minutes ago, bmags said: It's just Jerry filling up his Glendale vault with gold coins to enjoy a morning swim.
February 25, 20197 yr I hope this is over soon. I hate being stuck in this weird limbo where my general attitude towards the organization being positive or negative hinges on whether or not they sign Harper.
February 25, 20197 yr 39 minutes ago, turnin' two said: Ah, yes, Jerry "Uncle Scrooge McDuck" Reinsdorf going for a morning swim.
February 25, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, South Sider said: I hope this is over soon. I hate being stuck in this weird limbo where my general attitude towards the organization being positive or negative hinges on whether or not they sign Harper. Might as well be negative, then
February 25, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, South Sider said: I hope this is over soon. I hate being stuck in this weird limbo where my general attitude towards the organization being positive or negative hinges on whether or not they sign Harper. I'll take limbo over crushing disappointment.
February 25, 20197 yr 48 minutes ago, Sockin said: It was parked on the Dodgers side of the complex. Or that is what the Germans would have you believe.
February 25, 20197 yr Just now, southsider2k5 said: Or that is what the Germans would have you believe.
February 25, 20197 yr 4 minutes ago, turnin' two said: I'll take limbo over crushing disappointment. You can most likely have both. This disappointment won't be quite as crushing, but it will still hurt.
February 25, 20197 yr 58 minutes ago, Lillian said: It's only a "1% chance," if the Sox don't want him. What do you suppose the chances of that are? There are few teams interested. The price is lower than anticipated. The Sox have the money. They should be motivated to "fix" the mess, which they created. Harper doesn't like the idea of going to Philadelphia. So, still think the chance is 1%? If the Sox would not guaranty Machado $300 million, no chance they guaranty Harper substantially more.
February 25, 20197 yr 3 minutes ago, hogan873 said: You can most likely have both. This disappointment won't be quite as crushing, but it will still hurt. I actually think Harper signing elsewhere would be worse for me. It would signify the end of this offseason for the White Sox. Which was highly anticipated. It would also signify, without any other relevant free agents available, that they failed at every turn this offseason. It would be a huge disappointment and step back to the plan in my opinion. So Jerry, Rick, and Kenny better get it together these next few days. We have a big fucking fish to land.
February 25, 20197 yr 7 minutes ago, steveno89 said: If the Sox would not guaranty Machado $300 million, no chance they guaranty Harper substantially more. Why? The Phillies were in on Machado and would not guarantee him $300M but are considered by many to be the front runners for Harper. Harper will get more than Machado. Phillies openly said the $300M Machado received did not match what they believed his value was. By the way, I don't personally agree with their stance. Edited February 25, 20197 yr by Stealth G.O.A.T.
February 25, 20197 yr 13 minutes ago, steveno89 said: If the Sox would not guaranty Machado $300 million, no chance they guarantee Harper substantially more. Agreed.
February 25, 20197 yr 16 minutes ago, steveno89 said: If the Sox would not guaranty Machado $300 million, no chance they guaranty Harper substantially more. This assertion has been made countless times, on this site. However, I'm sorry, but that is not necessarily true. It has always been assumed that Harper would cost more. Moreover, we don't know how much more that Sox originally valued Harper, than they did Machado. And finally, if they have been determined to sign one of these 2 players, there has to be a little more urgency, now that only one remains. They may now value Harper even more than they did originally, given the current state of the fans base.
February 25, 20197 yr 2 hours ago, steveno89 said: Not with our current pitching staff it is not^ The Indians are still easily the best team in the AL Central right now I was about to say the exact same thing.
February 25, 20197 yr 1 hour ago, Sockin said: @Y2Jimmy0 Bravo. “Machado is very talented! But there’s no guarantee he’ll continue his “HOF trajectory” at 34. A 5-year deal with an AAV between $30 & $35 million would make more sense. With his questionable character, not sure he’d be the guy to help mentor the young prospects.” Then why the f#$k didn’t they offer the opt out and front load the contract to avoid that EXACT situation...of having him play years 6-10 in Chicago?
February 25, 20197 yr 2 hours ago, steveno89 said: Not with our current pitching staff it is not^ The Indians are still easily the best team in the AL Central right now Is it just a foregone conclusion that ReyLo and Giolito are gonna suck? I love me so Rodon, and he really looked to turn a corner last year. Nova is a fine #4, and Santana, if healthy, could be a very solid #5. Bullpen could be particularly nasty if everything breaks right. Who knows, Manny B is getting some love too and if he has an Arrieta like resurgence, then the Sox could really be cooking with fire.
February 25, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, scs787 said: Is it just a foregone conclusion that ReyLo and Giolito are gonna suck? I love me so Rodon, and he really looked to turn a corner last year. Nova is a fine #4, and Santana, if healthy, could be a very solid #5. Bullpen could be particularly nasty if everything breaks right. Who knows, Manny B is getting some love too and if he has an Arrieta like resurgence, then the Sox could really be cooking with fire. ReyLo, not at all. Look at his last 6-8 weeks, he looked like a 2/3 guy if he can start missing more bats and picking up the K rate. Rodon 100% has not yet turned any kind of corner. He oscillates between future HoF, backend starter/fantasy league depth piece or the disabled list. Just no extended consistency over a 2-3 month timeframe. Mechanics are not repeatable. Too many walks. Trouble holding baserunners. Eminently Hittable fastball when he’s not getting the slider over, behind in counts or throwing it at 91-94 instead of 95-98.
February 25, 20197 yr It's jerry reinsdorf's birthday today Wonder what sox fans would like to say to jerry on his 83rd birthday Edited February 25, 20197 yr by whitesoxwinner
February 25, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, whitesoxwinner said: It's jerry reinsdorf's birthday today Wonder what sox fans would like to say to jerry on his 83rd birthday I'm going with, get yourself a biiiiiiiiiiig birthday president Mr. Chairman. You deserve it. How about the biggest star in baseball.
February 25, 20197 yr Happy Birthday Mr. Reinsdorf. We Sox fans wish you the best. Now, please tie a ribbon around a certain free agent, with the initials of Happy Birthday. in reverse and give yourself a big birthday present.
February 25, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, turnin' two said: I'm going with, get yourself a biiiiiiiiiiig birthday president Mr. Chairman. You deserve it. How about the biggest star in baseball. I think if given the choice between Harper/Boras and a Jordan Bell redo, he’d go with the latter 100% of the time.
February 25, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Lillian said: Happy Birthday Mr. Reinsdorf. We Sox fans wish you the best. Now, please tie a ribbon around a certain free agent, with the initials of Happy Birthday. in reverse and give yourself a big birthday present. More autographed Hillerich & Bradsby bats for his personal collection.
February 25, 20197 yr Happy Birthday JR. At your age I'm sure you don't care about getting any presents. So why not give White Sox fans a big present. Put the White Sox up for sale.
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