Just now, Wanne said:

Sr writer from Inquirer:

Sean Bradley‏ @SeanBradleyPHI

Big News: per source inside the #Phillies organization, Machado is very closely considering signing with #WhiteSox after today’s meeting. GM Klentak was contacted by Machado’s agent to inform him of this. Sounds like there’s going to be a deal unless someone ups the offer

5:04 PM - 17 Dec 2018

It's a fake account

1 minute ago, Wanne said:

Sr writer from Inquirer:

Sean Bradley‏ @SeanBradleyPHI

Big News: per source inside the #Phillies organization, Machado is very closely considering signing with #WhiteSox after today’s meeting. GM Klentak was contacted by Machado’s agent to inform him of this. Sounds like there’s going to be a deal unless someone ups the offer

5:04 PM - 17 Dec 2018

Already proven to be unreliable. 

Honestly, look at the date and time. You don't think that already wasn't discussed here?

Edited December 18, 20187 yr by soxfan2014

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sorry...I just saw that someone repost that on twitter.  I don't make it my life to follow a fucking thread 24/7.

2 minutes ago, Wanne said:

sorry...I just saw that someone repost that on twitter.  I don't make it my life to follow a fucking thread 24/7.

You should.

#Harpchado2K18

Edited December 18, 20187 yr by Ross Gload Fan

6 minutes ago, Wanne said:

sorry...I just saw that someone repost that on twitter.  I don't make it my life to follow a fucking thread 24/7.

Probably just best to assume if it's close to 24 hours old, it's been discussed by now.

Edited December 18, 20187 yr by soxfan2014

9 minutes ago, Wanne said:

sorry...I just saw that someone repost that on twitter.  I don't make it my life to follow a fucking thread 24/7.

Down boy!

 

22 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Not sure what value a "betting line" has that has nobody betting on it.  

I'm sure there are people betting on it. 

22 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Me too, too bad I can't make that bet right now.  Easy to print lines when the "casino" (BR) doesn't stand to lose money.

Odds are via Bookmaker EU which is a real website at the very least.

19 minutes ago, Wanne said:

sorry...I just saw that someone repost that on twitter.  I don't make it my life to follow a fucking thread 24/7.

Hey, if we hadn't seen it your heart was in the right place.

I think the fact that the Sox are first in these meetings can be a scary proposition as usually that enables other teams to match, etc.  Makes you wonder how much you are being used for leverage vs. not (especially in MLB where players tend to take their time to sign vs. NFL or NBA where you want to be at the front of the list).  

30 minutes ago, Wanne said:

sorry...I just saw that someone repost that on twitter.  I don't make it my life to follow a fucking thread 24/7.

Y U Mad Doe?

If I'm a free agent the team I want to play for the most, is first on my list, rest is due diligence. 

5 minutes ago, Tony said:

The next few days are going to suck. Just embrace it. We aren’t going to hear updates until at least the weekend on a possible deal, so just put your head down for a few days. 

Well said.

8 minutes ago, Tony said:

The next few days are going to suck. Just embrace it. We aren’t going to hear updates until at least the weekend on a possible deal, so just put your head down for a few days. 

There’s virtually no way there aren’t reports coming out of his Thurs meeting saying the Phils are going to offer stupid money.

56 minutes ago, Chisoxfn said:

I think the fact that the Sox are first in these meetings can be a scary proposition as usually that enables other teams to match, etc.  Makes you wonder how much you are being used for leverage vs. not (especially in MLB where players tend to take their time to sign vs. NFL or NBA where you want to be at the front of the list).  

In college recruiting, programs usually like having the last visit, but I’m not sure it really matters here when big money is involved.  There’s also no max contracts like the NBA where everyone is forced to offer similar deals.  If he gets a better offer later in the week, it’s not like we wouldn’t get a chance to top it unless he never really had any intention of coming here in the first place.

1 minute ago, Tony said:

And tomorrow it’s going to come out the Yankees seem like the best fit, they are ready to spend, etc. It’s how things work. 

I bet they fly in ARod also

1 minute ago, Tony said:

And tomorrow it’s going to come out the Yankees seem like the best fit, they are ready to spend, etc. It’s how things work. 

Yet nothing came out yesterday about how well our meeting went with him. Seems like a missed opportunity to put pressure on Harper

2 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

Yet nothing came out yesterday about how well our meeting went with him. Seems like a missed opportunity to put pressure on Harper

Why put pressure on Harper when you want them both.

4 hours ago, iamshack said:

My take on Harper/Machado

Damn good summary Shack, this is honestly more thorough & comprehensive than what I’ve seen from the professional baseball writers.

4 minutes ago, Tony said:

I was a little surprised by that to be honest. You would have thought Heymam/Rosey/Nightengale didn’t put something out from the Sox. Clearly a strategy by the Sox, but not sure what it is. 

"Bryce, we're signing Manny it will be announced Saturday.  We'll keep quiet if you want to try to use us as leverage, but you have our offer"

So is it likely that NYY and PHI know what the Sox offer is?

2 minutes ago, Real said:

So is it likely that NYY and PHI know what the Sox offer is?

If they aren't aware of it now I'm sure they'll get an idea of what it might be when they meet with MM in the next couple of days.

12 minutes ago, Real said:

So is it likely that NYY and PHI know what the Sox offer is?

Yeah MM and his agent wouldn't keep it a secret lol

Edited December 19, 20187 yr by soxfan2014

Just now, soxfan2014 said:

Yeah Boras and MM wouldn't keep it a secret lol

Boras isn't machados agent