I wouldn't be surprised if the Sox do land Machado, if they go grab Gio Gonzalez and A. J. Pollock. If Pollock's market is really limited, maybe they can get him on a 2 or 3 year deal. 

I'd actually prefer Pomeranz because they could get him for 1 year with a team option and he's actually still good(a solid #3) and misses bats when healthy. 

Edited January 14, 20197 yr by Jack Parkman

I think it's over tomorrow.

Probably knows nothing but he did have the wellington deal pegged before it happened. 

5 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

Wade Miley, Marwin Gonzalez

The two at the top of my list, I hope these two head on down.

11 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said:

Where would Passan most likely be getting this from?

If you read the article it seems to be the Phillies. 

But what’s weird is the tweet says they would go higher but the article doesn’t. That’s two different implications as to where the negotiations stand. 

Edited January 14, 20197 yr by G&T

13 minutes ago, Tony said:

With contract details now coming out from the best reporter in the game (IMO) this decision should get done here rather quickly. 

I agree, If Passan is reporting it, then you know it's legit and shit is getting real. 

Hes almost the Woj of MLB.

6 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I think it would be a huge mistake for Machado to wait on Harper.  I just don’t see what the upside is for him there.

Thats just a guess from my sauce. 

Hnnnnnnnggg

Personally I'm hoping for Pollock/Marwin/Dallas. Dallas just gives me the Mark Buehrle vibe.

1 minute ago, shipps said:

Probably knows nothing but he did have the wellington deal pegged before it happened. 

To be fair, we already know the 8 yrs part so the $15M range isn't impressive.

He could have nailed it and said something like 8 yrs/$256M. 

4 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

I wouldn't be surprised if the Sox do land Machado, if they go grab Gio Gonzalez and A. J. Pollock. If Pollock's market is really limited, maybe they can get him on a 2 or 3 year deal. 

I'd actually prefer Pomeranz because they could get him for 1 year with a team option and he's actually still good(a solid #3) and misses bats when healthy. 

Ding Ding- we have a winner.   Must be listening in to the Sox phones.   Gio on a short deal and Pollock on a 3 year deal.  

16 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said:

Where would Passan most likely be getting this from?

Yainee's hair stylist

That article/tweet did make it seem like there was work to be done.. I dont think it was all that great of an article for us. Just kind of meh

8 minutes ago, bmags said:

I’m wondering if this is a “don’t even think about it Yankees we will still outbid you” move.

Good call, or maybe they want the Phillies to know they’re not fucking around when it comes to Machado.

 

1 minute ago, Mbs1969 said:

Ding Ding- we have a winner.   Must be listening in to the Sox phones.   Gio on a short deal and Pollock on a 3 year deal.  

Poor Nicky Delmonico if that happens

1 minute ago, Mbs1969 said:

Ding Ding- we have a winner.   Must be listening in to the Sox phones.   Gio on a short deal and Pollock on a 3 year deal.  

That's what they're doing?

Just now, whitesoxwinner said:

That article/tweet did make it seem like there was work to be done.. I dont think it was all that great of an article for us. Just kind of meh

I can see that, but also nice to get more proof that Bruce and his 7/200 nonsense was wrong.

1 minute ago, fathom said:

I can see that, but also nice to get more proof that Bruce and his 7/200 nonsense was wrong.

He might've been right at the time tho, plus we should hope that the front office just feeds bruce information that helps us in negotiation

I guess Gonzalez, Pomeranz or Miley make a lot more sense if we're trying to compete than anything else...that starting rotation has been the biggest weakness, there's Giolito, constant health concerns about Rodon, etc.

Ottavino would be NICE, but there's got to be 3-5 other teams who need him more desperately than the White Sox.

Marwin Gonzalez just seems like he has the potential to disappoint, but he's not as old as I previously imagined.

Edited January 14, 20197 yr by caulfield12

who's thos guy, lots of followers

#WhiteSox latest offer for #Machado is 8 years $200m ($25m per). Seems unlikely to get it done.

— Jon F (@RedSoxViews10) January 14, 2019

Edited January 14, 20197 yr by joesaiditstrue

I'm gonna go 8/268 is the current offer and if they say they want grienke match it becomes 8/274 and is finalized Tuesday.

Would Pollock play CF or RF?

3 minutes ago, joesaiditstrue said:

whos this guy

https://twitter.com/RedSoxViews10/status/1084663628119322624?s=20

Some douche from Boston apparently.

1 minute ago, Whitesox27 said:

Would Pollock play CF or RF?

CF