If the Sox have had the highest bid for two players, why don’t these guys want to play here?

Texas also has no state income tax, so the Sox could have been the higher bidder and still been behind Texas,  

9 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

Yeah, I see one or two, not  a fan base.

OK, champ.

Plenty of Sox fans have posted on this forum and twitter angrily towards Hahn spending time with the media. Sorry that offends you that I pointed that out that I find it weird.

3 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

If the Sox have had the highest bid for two players, why don’t these guys want to play here?

Income tax actually might matter to someone like Lyles at his price point. Texas has none.

Texas also may have guaranteed him a starting spot, which was something the Sox maybe couldn't have done for the duration of the contract.

2 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

Texas also has no state income tax, so the Sox could have been the higher bidder and still been behind Texas,  

Yeah Bob didn't totally confirm, but he said something about taxes and a new stadium... haha

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4 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

If the Sox have had the highest bid for two players, why don’t these guys want to play here?

In Lyles‘ case probably because the Rangers have a clear path for him to be in the rotation all year while the Sox don’t.

18 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Do you think the "you won't" game works with a MLB GM? Can't hurt to try!

You won't, Rick.

I triple dog dare you, Rick!!!

5 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

OK, champ.

Plenty of Sox fans have posted on this forum and twitter angrily towards Hahn spending time with the media. Sorry that offends you that I pointed that out that I find it weird.

OK pal. 

Here comes our right fielder.  Mazara on the block again.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Sullivan_Ranger/status/1204462918357544961

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2 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

Here comes our right fielder.  Mazara on the block again.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Sullivan_Ranger/status/1204462918357544961

Willie can rake, but man he makes Castellanos look like Buxton in the OF.

 

14 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

Texas also has no state income tax, so the Sox could have been the higher bidder and still been behind Texas,  

They are also opening their new park this year?

7 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

Here comes our right fielder.  Mazara on the block again.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Sullivan_Ranger/status/1204462918357544961

Gross. Hard pass on all 3. 

I just really wish somebody would do something

Just now, mqr said:

I just really wish somebody would do something

Yah....as I predicted and was laughed at the other day...I'll believe an exciting winter meetings happens when it happens.  This has been a complete snoozer for the first 45 hours.  

If the Rockies are looking to rebuild, what kind of package would a Gray and Dahl combo command? I assume at least 2 of Vaughn, Madrigal, Dunning with some other high-upside flyers?

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Just now, mqr said:

I just really wish somebody would do something

I'd like to petition that future Winter Meetings are held in the Northeast so

1. they wake up earlier in the day relative to the rest of the country so I don't have have to wait for three timezones for them to wake up, and

2. they can't be distracted by nice weather - stay inside and make some moves

3 minutes ago, mqr said:

I just really wish somebody would do something

It's still pretty early in San Diego. 

1 minute ago, Dick Allen said:

It's still pretty early in San Diego. 

I know, sentiment remains though. Would love discuss how Rick Porcello signing with the Twins will torpedo the offseason or something. 

Edited December 10, 20196 yr by mqr

31 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

I am moreso concerned that the Sox were actually interested in Jordan Lyles than the fact that he took a $1M or whatever less to play elsewhere. 

Why? As a second pitcher and his age I think he's as likely as any to be one of the more productive low-tier signings this year.

 

 

1 minute ago, Orlando said:

 

 

Sweet should mean Peralta is attainable.  

Had heard Dbacks wanted Calhoun...wish he was off the board 

I miss when the Dbacks front office sucked.

3 minutes ago, bmags said:

I miss when the Dbacks front office sucked.

Was Dave Stewart one of the worst and shortest tenured GMs ever?

Just now, Charlie Haeger's Knuckles said:

Was Dave Stewart one of the worst and shortest tenured GMs ever?

Hawk Harrelson.