November 2, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, poppysox said: Makes me think I might not want him after all. Not much of a team guy. Apparently, he and Bauer hated each other when they pitched for UCLA, fwiw.
November 2, 20196 yr 28 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Apparently, he and Bauer hated each other when they pitched for UCLA, fwiw. Yup. Forgot about that. Good catch.
November 2, 20196 yr 11 minutes ago, SoxAce said: Yup. Forgot about that. Good catch. Bauer is one strange dude though. ?
November 2, 20196 yr I can understand Cole’s petulance. Like any great competitor, he undoubtedly believes that even though he’s almost never been used in relief his entire career...that he would have shut down the Nats in the 7th or at very worst kept it at a one run deficit with three more at-bats against a shaky pen at home.
November 2, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Apparently, he and Bauer hated each other when they pitched for UCLA, fwiw. I think most of that is on Bauer. We saw what kind of a teammate he is when he chucked that ball over the centerfield wall.
November 2, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, poppysox said: Makes me think I might not want him after all. Not much of a team guy. You do not have to worry the White Sox will NEVER get either.
November 2, 20196 yr I just finished listening to last week's Podcast, on NBC Chicago Sports website, discussing whether, or not, the Sox could/should try to acquire Cole. The discussions on this board are much more intelligent than what I just heard. I don't know how those guys have that job, but it's embarrassing. "Yeah, I think the Sox should offer Cole 8 years, $310 Million. It's a pretty safe risk". Well, that's 30 minutes, I'll never get back. Edited November 2, 20196 yr by Lillian
November 3, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Lillian said: I just finished listening to last week's Podcast, on NBC Chicago Sports website, discussing whether, or not, the Sox could/should try to acquire Cole. The discussions on this board are much more intelligent than what I just heard. I don't know how those guys have that job, but it's embarrassing. "Yeah, I think the Sox should offer Cole 8 years, $310 Million. It's a pretty safe risk". Well, that's 30 minutes, I'll never get back. While I think Cole's actual contract will be a pretty smart risk (see how movable Greinke, Verlander's contracts have been), I would definitely be out at anything close to that dollar amount. Literally 20% higher than I'd consider..
November 3, 20196 yr 43 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: While I think Cole's actual contract will be a pretty smart risk (see how movable Greinke, Verlander's contracts have been), I would definitely be out at anything close to that dollar amount. Literally 20% higher than I'd consider.. How about 8 years for $258,333,333.33?
November 3, 20196 yr 11 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said: How about 8 years for $258,333,333.33? I would do this. That is approximately my upper limit, give or take.
November 3, 20196 yr 8 hours ago, Balta1701 said: While I think Cole's actual contract will be a pretty smart risk (see how movable Greinke, Verlander's contracts have been), I would definitely be out at anything close to that dollar amount. Literally 20% higher than I'd consider.. I agree. When I heard them try to argue that their suggested 8 year, $310 Million was a relatively "safe risk," I just shook my head. $37.5 Million per year, betting on a pitcher's arm, for 8 years, is far from a "safe risk". Again, listening to those clowns was a waste of time. Oh, and I should add that they were advocating a front end loaded contract, at $50 Million per year, for the first 4 years and a player opt out.
November 3, 20196 yr On 11/1/2019 at 1:32 PM, SonofaRoache said: Didn't he also say he wasn't an employee of the Astros as well prior to his interview? All true. He was also told to be available for game 7 if they took the lead later but it was not clear if he was agreeing to do so.
November 3, 20196 yr 5 minutes ago, pcq said: All true. He was also told to be available for game 7 if they took the lead later but it was not clear if he was agreeing to do so. Hinch said the agreement was for protecting a lead in the late innings...not sure how the 7th after the first homer didn’t qualify. Or why a 3-2 deficit with three at-bats left to go suddenly disqualified him from pitching.
November 4, 20196 yr On 11/1/2019 at 7:50 PM, hi8is said: Bauer is one strange dude though. ? While your DInosaur and Macaroni and cheese posts surely prove, you recognize weird when you see it . If anyone has any idea what those 2 posts meant besides you I'd be shocked unless I'm the dinosaur and am out of the loop. You know you are the man Trev.
November 4, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: While your DInosaur and Macaroni and cheese posts surely prove, you recognize weird when you see it . If anyone has any idea what those 2 posts meant besides you I'd be shocked unless I'm the dinosaur and am out of the loop. You know you are the man Trev. Mango.
November 4, 20196 yr 9 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Anthony Castrovince, (MLB writer ) bold prediction is Cole to White Sox. Do you have a link?
November 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, Lillian said: Do you have a link? No because I just saw it when he appeared on MLB Network Hot Stove Show.
November 4, 20196 yr 7 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: No because I just saw it when he appeared on MLB Network Hot Stove Show. Do you remember any more details, regarding his rationale and how the other analysts reacted?
November 4, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Anthony Castrovince, (MLB writer ) bold prediction is Cole to White Sox. Interesting, bold indeed, but doubt JR is spending that kind of money
November 4, 20196 yr I would rank them Cole, Stras, and then Wheeler. You have to come away with one of these guys. I don't care how many JR dollars it takes. He has saved enough money over the last few years. Time to spend.
November 4, 20196 yr 4 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said: Interesting, bold indeed, but doubt JR is spending that kind of money They would be in the upper 80 millions total payroll after arb if they signed him. There is no reason to not go after him with how much flexibility we have. Hot Take: Stone has been the anti-Cole to temper expectations so it doesn't end up in another PR explosion.
November 4, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, Lillian said: Do you remember any more details, regarding his rationale and how the other analysts reacted? I didn't take it as anything but a bold prediction,not based on any insider info,just going against the grain that he will end up in So Cal and knowing the Sox can afford him if they chose to do so.
November 4, 20196 yr https://www.facebook.com/groups/250793442226729/permalink/429191114386960/ I don't know if this will work.
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