December 31, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, fathom said: Yep huge national brand vs an irrelevant franchise. Hell, Sox don’t even have anyone popular enough to use in the Buona Beef commercials, as they have to use Frank. The NBA doesn't have anyone to market, which is why you see Michael Jordan in commercials.
December 31, 20187 yr If the Sox somehow land Harper, I would try to trade for Kris Bryant. Not sure with what,,,,Perhaps Moncada plus Cease but not Eloy or Luis Robert.
December 31, 20187 yr 19 minutes ago, KnightsOnMintSt said: I guess they would do it if they consider Harper a considerable asset to their team on and off the field. The problem is Harper doesn’t really impact their attendance or TV ratings that much, so the Cubs would be paying for on-field production. Harper as a five win player may be worth $40M/year, but if it costs them Schwarber & Almora (or Contreras & Happ) does that really make them better? I would consider any gain there to be marginal at best and now they’ve lost significant depth & financial flexibility. I just don’t see how Harper makes any sense for them when they have far more obvious holes like in the bullpen. To me, the Cubs are nothing more than a Boogyman Scott Boras has created for us to up our offer. Edited December 31, 20187 yr by Chicago White Sox
December 31, 20187 yr 5 minutes ago, tray said: If the Sox somehow land Harper, I would try to trade for Kris Bryant. Not sure with what,,,,Perhaps Moncada plus Cease but not Eloy or Luis Robert. This will never ever happen but boy oh boy would I love it for so many reasons. Edited December 31, 20187 yr by almagest
December 31, 20187 yr 8 minutes ago, tray said: If the Sox somehow land Harper, I would try to trade for Kris Bryant. Not sure with what,,,,Perhaps Moncada plus Cease but not Eloy or Luis Robert. Like 2 months ago we were half wondering if Bryant would ever be the same player again after that shoulder injury.
December 31, 20187 yr 3 minutes ago, almagest said: This will never ever happen but boy oh boy would I love it for so many reasons. The Cubs would ask for a boatload back, and they might be trading damaged goods.
December 31, 20187 yr 14 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: The Cubs would ask for a boatload back, and they might be trading damaged goods. For sure. I don't know what is going on with his shoulder and that should scare anyone away.
December 31, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, tray said: If the Sox somehow land Harper, I would try to trade for Kris Bryant. Not sure with what,,,,Perhaps Moncada plus Cease but not Eloy or Luis Robert. Highly unlikely that the Cubs would sign Harper (a guy that Bryant is best friends with) only to turn around and trade Bryant as a result. Chances of any Bryant trade: 0.001%
January 1, 20197 yr Author 1 hour ago, Balta1701 said: Like 2 months ago we were half wondering if Bryant would ever be the same player again after that shoulder injury. Who is "we"?
January 1, 20197 yr 42 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: Who is "we"? Several of us here at soxtalk.com probably including me. If the cubs were willing to move him for any price, I'd consider that a turrible sign for their assessment of his health.
January 1, 20197 yr 7 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Several of us here at soxtalk.com probably including me. If the cubs were willing to move him for any price, I'd consider that a turrible sign for their assessment of his health. A lot of people were concerned about that and maybe that’s why the cubs are interested in bringing in Harper as well, a little bit of insurance in case he doesn’t return to the norm
January 1, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, beckham15 said: A lot of people were concerned about that and maybe that’s why the cubs are interested in bringing in Harper as well, a little bit of insurance in case he doesn’t return to the norm If the Cubs were really going for him it's because they would think teaming him with bryant gives them an advantage over teams with higher dollar value offers. I still don't believe a word of it, because you don't keep Scott Boras as your agent to take less money to play with your buddies.
January 1, 20197 yr 23 minutes ago, Hot FiRe said: Im back! Harper to Cubs rumors picking up steam? Harper to Cubs picking up steam. Machado to Yanks also picking up lots of steam. HOWEVER, Sox apparently are firmly in the hunt for several declining overpaid veterans - Encarnacion being one of them.
January 1, 20197 yr 49 minutes ago, Hot FiRe said: Im back! Harper to Cubs rumors picking up steam? Not really, but I bet you’d be excited.
January 1, 20197 yr 2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: Not really, but I bet you’d be excited. I want him on the Sox first and foremost
January 1, 20197 yr 1 hour ago, Quinarvy said: Uggghhhh I get that it’s annoying to see, but we can’t think that picture means a lot while also dismissing the impact of the Alonso and Machado connection. I believe it’s irrelevant; whoever pays both players the most will get them.
January 1, 20197 yr 58 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: ? I just hate the Harper - Cubs narrative and hype, even if it doesn't come to fruition.
January 1, 20197 yr 6 minutes ago, Quinarvy said: I just hate the Harper - Cubs narrative and hype, even if it doesn't come to fruition. You and me both man, if it happens we are never gonna hear the end of it
January 1, 20197 yr 21 minutes ago, Quinarvy said: I just hate the Harper - Cubs narrative and hype, even if it doesn't come to fruition. Oh I totally agree, just wasn’t sure if you thought there was actually something behind that.
January 1, 20197 yr 22 minutes ago, beckham15 said: You and me both man, if it happens we are never gonna hear the end of it Let them pay Harper $400M to be their future first baseman.
January 1, 20197 yr 11 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Let them pay Harper $400M to be their future first baseman. Agreed. They need pitching. Hamstringing themselves with that contract would be a great scenario.
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