3 minutes ago, Frank_Thomas said:

Sorry if I missed it but I didn’t see this tweet from Bob-o. Did get a bleacher report update that Joe Maddon said the Cubs getting Harper “isn’t going to happen.” So that’s positive news.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2815935-bryce-harper-joining-cubs-not-going-to-happen-joe-maddon-says
 

1 minute ago, soxfan2014 said:

Been out all night. what did I miss?

Absolutely nothing. Go back out. 

Just now, shipps said:

Absolutely nothing. Go back out. 

It seems doom and gloom lol

1 minute ago, shipps said:

Absolutely nothing. Go back out. 

Letting the humor fly tonight, I like it.

3 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Sorry Chili can't agree. I haven't said anything to the billion other poster who talk of it being exhausting and tedious. I find it invigorating. I mean what could be more exciting than the Sox being in on a huge talent ? Not a prospect but an actual young MLB superstar. I love it. I wish it would happen every year.

As I previously said find it immensely entertaining.  Some of the posters, well............

19 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

To their credit, they have since moved on to being enraged that we traded Kevan Smith 

Ok, but that wouldn't have been a big deal if we didn't run Tyler Flowers out of town ?

4 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Sorry Chili can't agree. I haven't said anything to the billion other poster who talk of it being exhausting and tedious. I find it invigorating. I mean what could be more exciting than the Sox being in on a huge talent ? Not a prospect but an actual young MLB superstar. I love it. I wish it would happen every year.

Yes, it sure does feel different. Kind of nice for a change.

1 minute ago, soxfan2014 said:

It seems doom and gloom lol

Bob Nightengale apparently said on the radio our offer might be under $200M and then he tweeted Harper and/or Machado will be a Phillie.

8 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Sorry Chili can't agree. I haven't said anything to the billion other poster who talk of it being exhausting and tedious. I find it invigorating. I mean what could be more exciting than the Sox being in on a huge talent ? Not a prospect but an actual young MLB superstar. I love it. I wish it would happen every year.

It is exhausting because the franchise has nearly always been run as a Mickey Mouse organization. If I knew that they were actually making serious offers, of course I'd feel excited. OTOH, there is the distinct possibility that they're claiming to be in the running but never really were because their offers were insulting or a joke. Not only do we have to wait on a decision, we have to decipher whether or not they're actually making serious offers. That is where the exhaustion lies. If we knew they were serious, it would be a lot of fun. Because there is the distinct possibility that they were stringing us all along and are going to pull the "Awe, shucks we tried" bit, even though they were never actually making serious offers, that is where it goes from pure fun to exhaustion, frustration and annoyance.  

Even if the Sox do end up landing him, I won't even be excited until Opening Day. I'll just be relieved that it is over. 

To put it this way: If we were fans of most other teams, we'd all be having fun. Because it is the White Sox, we're not. 

Edited January 16, 20197 yr by Jack Parkman

I like happy positive thread titles. Well done.

41 minutes ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said:

Is anyone else worried that when the Machado to the Sox news is announced, instead of 100% elation and excitement, part of it will just be relief and thinking "Fucking finally, now we can move on to the next target"? I hope Hahn gets a sweet deal in the end, but I feel a bit disappointed that this long drawn out and tedious process is sapping some of the energy and excitement I have for the signing. A month ago I would have lost my mind and texted everyone I know. Now, I will just breathe a big sigh of relief that I can stop wasting my entire day refreshing Twitter and worrying about the Phillies or Yankees swooping in.

Anyone else?

Not me. I wasted way too much time following this, and the process has been frustrating. But if we actually sign Machado, it's party time. 

2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

It is exhausting because the franchise has nearly always been run as a Mickey Mouse organization. If I knew that they were actually making serious offers, of course I'd feel excited. OTOH, there is the distinct possibility that they're claiming to be in the running but never really were because their offers were insulting or a joke. Not only do we have to wait on a decision, we have to decipher whether or not they're actually making serious offers. That is where the exhaustion lies. If we knew they were serious, it would be a lot of fun. Because there is the distinct possibility that they were stringing us all along and are going to pull the "Awe, shucks we tried" bit, even though they were never actually making serious offers, that is where it goes from pure fun to frustration and annoyance.  

Jack you're looking too far into all the rumors. It's January 15th and the Sox are one of two teams left in the bidding for Machado. The Sox wouldn't be in it this late in the game if they and their offers weren't serious.

4 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

It is exhausting because the franchise has nearly always been run as a Mickey Mouse organization. If I knew that they were actually making serious offers, of course I'd feel excited. OTOH, there is the distinct possibility that they're claiming to be in the running but never really were because their offers were insulting or a joke. Not only do we have to wait on a decision, we have to decipher whether or not they're actually making serious offers. That is where the exhaustion lies. If we knew they were serious, it would be a lot of fun. Because there is the distinct possibility that they were stringing us all along and are going to pull the "Awe, shucks we tried" bit, even though they were never actually making serious offers, that is where it goes from pure fun to exhaustion, frustration and annoyance.  

To put it this way: If we were fans of most other teams, we'd all be having fun. Because it is the White Sox, we're not. 

There is no chance that the Sox were never really in the running because of insultingly low offers. Zero point zero percent chance. 

If the sign Machado you will find me at Cork at the Park in very short order. Possibly over-served. 

If they blow it, well, let’s just not think about that. 

Bob Nightengale just wrote that article saying we’d get Machado. Now he completely switches up. Bob “cover all my tracks” Nightengale

3 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said:

There is no chance that the Sox were never really in the running because of insultingly low offers. Zero point zero percent chance. 

I hope you're right but you never know with Uncle Jerry. 

The reported 7/210 is borderline insulting. It cannot be true. An offer of less than 30 AAV is definitely insulting. 

Edited January 16, 20197 yr by Jack Parkman

6 minutes ago, BlackSox13 said:

I like happy positive thread titles. Well done.

Hard to go wrong with Strangelove

28 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Shack, you think the 8/$250M offer is bullshit then?

I do. I think it’s probably been discussed, but I think 7 is what’s been formally offered. 

This notion that the Sox can get Machado for less than $275m is nonsense. Harper will get $350m. Lozano taking $250m for a very similar player would cause damage to his career. 

I understand not wanting to pay more than you have to; I also understand alienating the player and bringing shorter term options into the fray.

The Sox can only afford to play with fire for so long. I trust Hahn. He’ll get it done. But 7-8/$240-250m ain’t happening.

11 minutes ago, shipps said:

Absolutely nothing. Go back out. 

You know what? Fuck it. I'm going back out. Anyone else in the south suburbs want a drink? Lol

29 minutes ago, Mbs1969 said:

This place isn’t being logical.   An extra year of Eloy means a hell of a lot more than a couple months.  And as far as an offer here’s an example :  you can buy a house for 250 K but screw it  I want it now and will pay 400 k right now.  Deal?   Oh if you accept it I can’t furnish it.   Come on.  

 

As far as how long, they are staying at 7 only until they know 8 gets it done.   Keep the faith !  

Yeah but what if you waited, and it meant you could lose the house and be screwed because of it? 

1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said:

I hope you're right but you never know with Uncle Jerry. 

I love my uncle, why does uncle have to be negative?  

Just now, soxfan2014 said:

You know what? Fuck it. I'm going back out. Anyone else in the south suburbs want a drink? Lol

I'm not in the South Suburbs, but I do want a drink. LOL. 

Earlier this morning I said that I felt very positive and I was hoping for a signing today. Well, it doesn't look like I'll get that signing today, but I remain positive and hopeful that it will soon happen. Gotta believe!

1 minute ago, iamshack said:

I do. I think it’s probably been discussed, but I think 7 is what’s been formally offered. 

This notion that the Sox can get Machado for less than $275m is nonsense. Harper will get $350m. Lozano taking $250m for a very similar player would cause damage to his career. 

I understand not wanting to pay more than you have to; I also understand alienating the player and bringing shorter term options into the fray.

The Sox can only afford to play with fire for so long. I trust Hahn. He’ll get it done. But 7-8/$240-250m ain’t happening.

Thanks and I agree that at some point we got to stop messing around.  I’ll keep saying it, but I think 8/$280M or 9/$300M is what it’s going take to end this standoff.

5 minutes ago, bschmaranz said:

I love my uncle, why does uncle have to be negative?  

Uncle Jerry is code for Reinsdorf=Scrooge McDuck. 

His nephews called him Uncle Scrooge. 

If you weren't in grade school in the late 80s or early 90s, you've probably never heard of DuckTales. 

Edited January 16, 20197 yr by Jack Parkman