Vote4Pedro Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Morosi said on hot stove the White Sox are in on trying to acquire Edwin encarnacion, thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I don't see why unless they felt there was no longer a chance they could sign Manny, making Alonso available (I really doubt they'll deal Abreu). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Gload Fan Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 He would destroy our park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Where would he play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saufley Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: I don't see why unless they felt there was no longer a chance they could sign Manny, making Alonso available (I really doubt they'll deal Abreu). Hmm, don't like that thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Just now, Chicago White Sox said: Where would he play? Back to 3B and reclaim the nickname "E5." 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: I don't see why unless they felt there was no longer a chance they could sign Manny, making Alonso available (I really doubt they'll deal Abreu). Yep in which case they should have just signed Cruz then for cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Who knows, maybe this is their plan B and they go after Haniger as well? I would be stunned (and livid) if their plan B is simply to get Encarnacion if they miss on the big guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 minute ago, fathom said: Who knows, maybe this is their plan B and they go after Haniger as well? I would be stunned (and livid) if their plan B is simply to get Encarnacion if they miss on the big guys. I agree, I would rather stay the course than add just to add and if not move the needle, encarnacion is 35, wouldn’t be a long term fit here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Unless they can get Haniger too as part of a trade with Seattle, acquiring just Encarnacion makes no sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 It would have to be a contract buy to get something of value, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 We've got Abreu and Yonder...unless we don't land Manny or Harper and plan on flipping Abreu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: Unless they can get Haniger too as part of a trade with Seattle, acquiring just Encarnacion makes no sense to me. No way they would get Haniger to take on one year of Edwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, beautox said: We've got Abreu and Yonder...unless we don't land Manny or Harper and plan on flipping Abreu or what if they get Manny, and then make a 3-way deal with something like this: White Sox get: Encarnacion, Haniger Mariners get: Cease, two Astros prospects Astros get: Abreu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: No way they would get Haniger to take on one year of Edwin. What about Mallex Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 minute ago, fathom said: or what if they get Manny, and then make a 3-way deal with something like this: White Sox get: Encarnacion, Haniger Mariners get: Cease, two Astros prospects Astros get: Abreu Not that it wouldn’t be a fair trade, but I would really hate giving up Cease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Dam8610 said: What about Mallex Smith? I'd say that is more realistic for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, fathom said: or what if they get Manny, and then make a 3-way deal with something like this: White Sox get: Encarnacion, Haniger Mariners get: Cease, two Astros prospects Astros get: Abreu That would be terrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Does anyone know if Encarnacion and Machado are close or have some sort of friendship? If so, this idea could make sense. This offseason: - Sox trade for Encarnacion and get a prospect or two for taking on his salary. - Sox trade Abreu for a prospect or two. - Encarnacion is another tool to help recruit Machado to the Sox. Alonso at 1B, Encarnacion at DH next season. Next offseason: - Encarnacion departs via free agency. - The Sox bring back Abreu as a free agent. - Alonso's option vests, bringing him back to the Sox for another season. Alonso at 1B, Abreu at DH in 2020. While this seems far fetched, I guess it isn't entirely impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Just now, soxfan2014 said: I'd say that is more realistic for sure. And who I'd rather have anyway. Fills the biggest hole in the offense provided the Sox get Manny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I think this Encarcion tweet has to be compete “these fucks are crazy” misdirection unless like fathom pointed out somehow Abreu is on the move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I think they are just checking on everyone, even if they have no plans to really acquire them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Dam8610 said: That would be terrible. Not saying it wouldn't hurt, but I can't see Mariners giving up Haniger without getting some pitching prospects back. With Dunning's elbow and Hansen's yips, unfortunately Cease is really the only one with significant trade value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, fathom said: or what if they get Manny, and then make a 3-way deal with something like this: White Sox get: Encarnacion, Haniger Mariners get: Cease, two Astros prospects Astros get: Abreu So the White Sox give up Abreu and a top 30 prospect in baseball to get back Encarnacion and Haniger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Just now, daggins said: I think they are just checking on everyone, even if they have no plans to really acquire them. The most probable scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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