February 18, 20197 yr Just now, Bigsoxhurt35 said: Yeah, no reason to panic right now. Is he really going to the Padres? Lol I mean, he might. He might not.
February 18, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Bigsoxhurt35 said: Yeah, no reason to panic right now. Is he really going to the Padres? Lol Yeah they really suck....oh...wait...what team are we again?
February 18, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, GermanSoxFan said: It's the beard isn't it? ? Bobs got such a masculine figure
February 18, 20197 yr 34 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: San Diego guy said that the Padres can get around the tax issue by giving him a signing bonus. Machado is a FL resident and any SB would be subject to FL taxes, which s zero. They better give him a $250M signing bonus then or else they can’t really get around it.
February 18, 20197 yr 6 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: Payroll flexibility only means something if you use it to get a star like Machado. Having payroll flexibility and then signing the Melky Cabrera's and David Robertson's of the world doesn't get you anywhere. What would you do: If you have 2-3 massive holes in your roster is it better to get a superstar at one of those positions, and ride with the other two holes or should you fill them all with above average players for the same amount of money, should they be available? I'd argue the latter is more efficient and would lead to a better outcome in terms of wins. Would you rather have three 2.5 win players or 1 7 win player and 2 0-1 win players? Edited February 18, 20197 yr by Jack Parkman
February 18, 20197 yr Just now, Dam8610 said: Which happens first: 25,000 posts on this thread, or Manny signs? I think this is about over brother
February 18, 20197 yr I dunno 8/240 but with a 20MM signing bonus probably nixes any tax differences with a similar offer from the Sox. The Sox can get around that, of course, by upping the offer.
February 18, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said: What is crazy is that if you have 2-3 massive holes in your roster is it better to get a superstar at one of those positions, and ride with the other two holes or should you fill them all with above average players for the same amount of money, should they be available? I'd argue the latter is more efficient and would lead to a better outcome. I would describe your plan as the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016 White Sox.
February 18, 20197 yr We have family and his best friend on our team. ✅ tax advantage ✅ location advantage so his family can watch him regularly on tv ✅ we have been there from the start showing him he is our Number one priority ✅ What else I am missing that is to our advantage?
February 18, 20197 yr Just now, Ben Waffleson said: I think this is about over brother I've heard that too many times this offseason to believe it.
February 18, 20197 yr Just now, bmags said: damn. It’s hitting numbers I’m legitimately concerned Sox will walk away from. JR wont do 35m aav for manny. Hed just shift gears to bryce at that price. better player to market anyways
February 18, 20197 yr 280/8 is crazy. 35 mil a year. If that’s the case, I can’t even blame the Sox for losing.
February 18, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: What would you do: If you have 2-3 massive holes in your roster is it better to get a superstar at one of those positions, and ride with the other two holes or should you fill them all with above average players for the same amount of money, should they be available? I'd argue the latter is more efficient and would lead to a better outcome in terms of wins. Would you rather have 3 2.5 win players or 1 7 win player? One 7 War player and it's not even close. 2-3 WAR players are ubiquuitous, 7 WAR players are once a generation type talents. WAR doesn'T work on such a linear scale btw.
February 18, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Balta1701 said: I would describe your plan as the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016 White Sox. Incorrect. The 2010-2016 Sox had more holes than they could afford to fill.
February 18, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, bmags said: damn. It’s hitting numbers I’m legitimately concerned Sox will walk away from. If they weren't willing to go 8/280, this was over a long time ago.
February 18, 20197 yr 5 minutes ago, Baron said: Yeah they really suck....oh...wait...what team are we again? I didn’t mean to come off like we’re the fucking Yankees. But he’s really going to sign with SD? I don’t buy it. His friends are here, bigger market, easier division, etc.
February 18, 20197 yr Just now, Bigsoxhurt35 said: I didn’t mean to come off like we’re the fucking Yankees. But he’s really going to sign with SD? I don’t buy it. His friends are here, bigger market, easier division, etc. 280 for 8 makes alot of things easier.
February 18, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Orlando said: 280/8 is crazy. 35 mil a year. If that’s the case, I can’t even blame the Sox for losing. And this is why you don’t leave the door open for some owner to get excited about the possibility of adding a superstar and talk himself into spending more than people thought.
February 18, 20197 yr 3 minutes ago, bmags said: damn. It’s hitting numbers I’m legitimately concerned Sox will walk away from. So the real offer is 8/240, and Lozano wants people to believe that it’s 8/280. Thanks Bob
February 18, 20197 yr You guys are buying the 8/280 offer like it's NOT a ploy to get Sox to pay up. WHEN IT IS.
February 18, 20197 yr Correct me if I’m wrong, if the Sox offered a signing bonus it would be taxes just the same as SD’s signing bonus - 0% since he STILL lives in FL. So I really don’t see the advantage there
February 18, 20197 yr This deal is going down in the next 24 hours. Last minute push by Lozano to raise the bidding.
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