Any word on what time the meeting with the Yankees is happening today?

3. Chicago White Sox
They're the other team that got the private tour of the SS Machado, and for the same reasons they'd be a great fit for Harper, they make a ton of sense for Machado. There has been much talk of the White Sox trading for Yonder Alonso, Machado's brother-in-law, being an enticement for Machado, but I don't know, you tell me: After last Thanksgiving, did you think, "Hey, I'd like to spend all year with those people?" Machado could be the veteran presence for all those young White Sox hitters -- which is a positive or a negative, depending on your perspective -- and they could essentially grow up around him as their centerpiece. The White Sox might not be as high profile as Machado might like, but they were more than good enough for Michael freaking Jordan, for crying out loud. The White Sox are the most fascinating team to be in on both Machado and Harper, and with all that talent in the system, they could be primed to dominate that division for the next five years … with or without Machado

 

https://www.mlb.com/news/ranking-manny-machados-best-suitors/c-301982248

Has NYY and Philly ahead of Sox, of course...

7 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

3. Chicago White Sox
They're the other team that got the private tour of the SS Machado, and for the same reasons they'd be a great fit for Harper, they make a ton of sense for Machado. There has been much talk of the White Sox trading for Yonder Alonso, Machado's brother-in-law, being an enticement for Machado, but I don't know, you tell me: After last Thanksgiving, did you think, "Hey, I'd like to spend all year with those people?" Machado could be the veteran presence for all those young White Sox hitters -- which is a positive or a negative, depending on your perspective -- and they could essentially grow up around him as their centerpiece. The White Sox might not be as high profile as Machado might like, but they were more than good enough for Michael freaking Jordan, for crying out loud. The White Sox are the most fascinating team to be in on both Machado and Harper, and with all that talent in the system, they could be primed to dominate that division for the next five years … with or without Machado

 

https://www.mlb.com/news/ranking-manny-machados-best-suitors/c-301982248

Has NYY and Philly ahead of Sox, of course...

I don’t get the constant Michael Jordan references. Do people not realize the Sox and Bulls are owned by the same person? Plus he never played in the MLB... seems irrelevant to all this. 

7 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

I don’t get the constant Michael Jordan references. Do people not realize the Sox and Bulls are owned by the same person? Plus he never played in the MLB... seems irrelevant to all this. 

Not to mention.....he wasn’t very good at baseball 

I think the point is just that CHI is a pretty good sports city.  

34 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

I don’t get the constant Michael Jordan references. Do people not realize the Sox and Bulls are owned by the same person? Plus he never played in the MLB... seems irrelevant to all this. 

Its more about how a superstar can flourish in Chicago than the actual athlete on a team.

 

17 minutes ago, Princess Dye said:

 

You know what I did NOT hear from Princess Dye first? ?

So do we think that Manny is a lock for the Yankees and his agent is using these meetings for leverage, or is there a legit chance that he could sign with the Sox/Phillies?

I came in this thread for important morning updates but got stuck with all the Qs

I normally have a White Sox search up on Twitter but I'm not doing that the next few days to keep my sanity. 

33 minutes ago, Princess Dye said:

 

If?  Not much of a fan of declaratives are we Ron?

Edited December 19, 20187 yr by bschmaranz

5 minutes ago, Sockin said:

I normally have a White Sox search up on Twitter but I'm not doing that the next few days to keep my sanity. 

That makes the two of us, the level of stupidity about he’s going here or he is going there that is going to be posted will be ridiculous and no good news about the Sox with him will be posted until Friday night or Saturday more than likely.

Have we talked about how nightengale sucks yet?

 

1 minute ago, bmags said:

Have we talked about how nightengale sucks yet?

 

I don't know how he held off hashtagging 27 rings on that tweet. 

Edited December 19, 20187 yr by TheTruth05

8 minutes ago, bschmaranz said:

If?  Not much of a fan of declaratives are we Ron?

And if he doesn't sign with the White Sox, then we didn't hear it here first? Sounds pretty up to par with his financial reporting,  actually. 

10 hours ago, Tony said:

Also if this is ever an option to see, go see it.  Think South Park meets Sesame Street.  It was hilarious.  Easily the funniest show I have ever seen on stage.

 

I guess this is proof Machado left yesterday. Stumbled upon this randomly

 

Anyone know where I can get a Manny Machado White Sox jersey yet?   I'd love to get one as a Christmas present to myself.

I grew up loving the White Sox, but if somebody offered me a ton more money and security to play elsewhere....see you Chicago. 

Just now, StateStSports said:

I grew up loving the White Sox, but if somebody offered me a ton more money and security to play elsewhere....see you Chicago. 

This comes down to money. Pay me the most money and very strong chance the player signs with you. Simple.

The media and front offices can spin things however they want, but that is pretty much what this boils down to. 

Chili, where art thou? Any rumblings you're hearing?

59 minutes ago, Orlando said:

 

I guess this is proof Machado left yesterday. Stumbled upon this randomly

 

 

14 minutes ago, Ross Gload Fan said:

Chili, where art thou? Any rumblings you're hearing?

I think this first post proves Chili may not be the insider he claimed to be.

15 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

 

I think this first post proves Chili may not be the insider he claimed to be.

Machado could have departed for New York last night after spending the day in Chicago.

NY, Philly, Chicago, fit this, fit that - does anyone doubt for a second that Machado is just going to pick the biggest $$$? 

 

He'll sign in Japan if they decide to pay him more than anyone else.