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5 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

Looking at this lineup written out, I’d honestly rather keep Robert and hopefully extend him and just sign a veteran masher to DH. It’s a lot easier to find a DH than a CF with Robert’s defensive abilities.

I actually don’t disagree with you if it was reasonable, but zero chance the Sox consider a Robert extension and I doubt we’d like the terms Boras would ask for.

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42 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I actually don’t disagree with you if it was reasonable, but zero chance the Sox consider a Robert extension and I doubt we’d like the terms Boras would ask for.

Not wrong unfortunately. But if there was a scenario where they could keep him around long term at a reasonable rate and hit him towards the bottom part of the lineup, I would be happy. He’s a difference maker with the glove alone.

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23 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

Not wrong unfortunately. But if there was a scenario where they could keep him around long term at a reasonable rate and hit him towards the bottom part of the lineup, I would be happy. He’s a difference maker with the glove alone.

I think their concern is more with his health.  As a league average hitter with his defense and base-running value, he’s easily worth his $20M salary if he give you 140 starts in CF.

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1 hour ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

Not wrong unfortunately. But if there was a scenario where they could keep him around long term at a reasonable rate and hit him towards the bottom part of the lineup, I would be happy. He’s a difference maker with the glove alone.

He's not worth it when he only plays 3/4 of every season. If you can't stay on the field, your talent is useless.

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 I suspect that the Mets are offering  spare parts (Vientos, e.g.); after Getz rejects offer,  they leak to Heyman that Sox’ demands are unreasonable.  Spare parts worked for Rays  and the Dodgers so I guess they’ll keep trying.

Robert wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near $20 mill w/option in open market.  Reds just got some little salary relief, so offer to pay down $10 mill and see if Sox can nab comp pick and whatever else.  Draft of the decade is coming up, and more cap $ is especially important given their draft philosophy.    

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2 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

 I suspect that the Mets are offering  spare parts (Vientos, e.g.); after Getz rejects offer,  they leak to Heyman that Sox’ demands are unreasonable.  Spare parts worked for Rays  and the Dodgers so I guess they’ll keep trying.

Robert wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near $20 mill w/option in open market.  Reds just got some little salary relief, so offer to pay down $10 mill and see if Sox can nab comp pick and whatever else.  Draft of the decade is coming up, and more cap $ is especially important given their draft philosophy.    

What would Robert get on the open market exactly?

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15 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

What would Robert get on the open market exactly?

Most likely a 1 year prove it deal that is heavy with incentives. $8-10 base salary. 
I would think the fact that Robert is still on this team should speak volumes to what the rest of the league thinks of him. 

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14 minutes ago, TheFutureIsNear said:

Most likely a 1 year prove it deal that is heavy with incentives. $8-10 base salary. 
I would think the fact that Robert is still on this team should speak volumes to what the rest of the league thinks of him. 

I can’t fathom him getting less than Ardolis Garcia.  $8M to $10M is basically like 1 to 1.5 WAR money.  I think his $20M salary is probably closer to reality.

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43 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I can’t fathom him getting less than Ardolis Garcia.  $8M to $10M is basically like 1 to 1.5 WAR money.  I think his $20M salary is probably closer to reality.

Good for you on that opinion. I’m done arguing with people about Robert. Hopefully you can come back to this post and point out that I’m wrong 

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19 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said:

3/4 is generous 

Didn't he shake the injury bug last season? Maybe if we put a .500 ish team on the field it'll wake up Robert even more. Has to be tough to play when none of your at bats matter.

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1 hour ago, TheFutureIsNear said:

Most likely a 1 year prove it deal that is heavy with incentives. $8-10 base salary. 
I would think the fact that Robert is still on this team should speak volumes to what the rest of the league thinks of him. 

If Tucker is $60 million and Bo Bichette is 42 per, $20 million for Luis Robert is NOTHING. 

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