Baron Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Signing him would make me feel alot better about the rotation especially after reading Merkins Cannon article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nardiwashere Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago This would be awesome but I just can't imagine the Sox beating out Cubs, Phillies, Mets, or Red Sox. It made a little more sense with Murakami because of his red flags/bust potential. Someone tell me why I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago So is Imai a true free agent, or a six years of control guy? I think with his age, he could do any MLB contract, and then hit free agency again, right? It is interesting to see the Sox looking at short contracts for guys whose prices are plummeting as a way of enticing them to Chicago. It really makes me think that Ishbia really is being more involved here and taking some chances on deals that could well be bargains in the long run. I also wonder if we are already starting to see some of that old fashioned collusion we usually see right before, and right after, a labor problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Yea. I'm not holding my breath on this. But if it happens, sweet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukakke Appling Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: So is Imai a true free agent, or a six years of control guy? I think with his age, he could do any MLB contract, and then hit free agency again, right? It is interesting to see the Sox looking at short contracts for guys whose prices are plummeting as a way of enticing them to Chicago. It really makes me think that Ishbia really is being more involved here and taking some chances on deals that could well be bargains in the long run. I also wonder if we are already starting to see some of that old fashioned collusion we usually see right before, and right after, a labor problem. I believe whether prospect or international free agent, you need the 6 years service time unless the contract specifically states otherwise. Don’t quote me on it. Edited 2 hours ago by Lukakke Appling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 minute ago, Lukakke Appling said: I believe whether prospect or international free agent, you need the 6 years service time unless the contract specifically states otherwise. I thought there was something where the professional baseball leagues respected other leagues service time towards things like free agency? Maybe I am misremembering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nardiwashere Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 2 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said: I believe whether prospect or international free agent, you need the 6 years service time unless the contract specifically states otherwise. I thought it was an age thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago If the Sox sign Imai, they’re basically a .500 team. In that division, that would make you a contender. Let’s get it done! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 15 minutes ago, Nardiwashere said: This would be awesome but I just can't imagine the Sox beating out Cubs, Phillies, Mets, or Red Sox. It made a little more sense with Murakami because of his red flags/bust potential. Someone tell me why I'm wrong. I don't think you're wrong. Logically it would be like lightning striking twice under the same set of circumstances that allowed the Sox to get Murakami. I literally was going to start Imai thread on the last Imai posts I made when I read he wasnt getting offers but I posted in the Murakami thread instead. No one seemed to show much interest . Glad its gained some traction even if its just BS. I made the comment that if Ishbia was involved in some way it maybe could happen but that I didn't trust the WhitsoxDave source that said Getz called Justin Ishbia after the Mune signing. Edited 2 hours ago by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 14 minutes ago, Nardiwashere said: I thought it was an age thing. Maybe that was it. I thought there was some point where we basically give them some rights in MLB. Ohtani didn't because he didn't have enough experience/age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 9 minutes ago, Timmy U said: If the Sox sign Imai, they’re basically a .500 team. In that division, that would make you a contender. Let’s get it done! Yeah, you gotta figure out the dumpster fire of a pen, but this team looks a whole lot better with another front line starter and a middle of the other thumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Yeah, you gotta figure out the dumpster fire of a pen, but this team looks a whole lot better with another front line starter and a middle of the other thumper. I think they’re better off from the right side than others do. Taylor had freakishly bad luck. I think he’s a stud. Leasure looked like a leverage arm late last year, especially if that splitter continues to develop. Berroa has a shot. Vasil is more lucky than good, but he has the stones to pitch late. It’s the lefties I don’t like. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Harry Chappas Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago I think the FA thing can be negotiated and that was what they did with Murakami. Not sure how that impacts the posting fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 20 minutes ago, DirtySox said: Damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Why are we acting like “Northbrook Bob” knows anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 2 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: Why are we acting like “Northbrook Bob” knows anything? He knows more than anyone else that posts on social media 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 20 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: I think the FA thing can be negotiated and that was what they did with Murakami. Not sure how that impacts the posting fee. Posting fee is a percentage of the amount of the contract .The bigger the contract the less the percentage is above a certain amount . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, Baron said: Signing him would make me feel alot better about the rotation especially after reading Merkins Cannon article What was the Cannon article about and was it good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Just now, Chicago White Sox said: What was the Cannon article about and was it good or bad? Oh just him trying to get better. Except I forgot how bad he's been. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Imagine all the embarrassment some of our fans would have if Getz showed happiness again if they signed Imai like they were with Murakami. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 9 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: Why are we acting like “Northbrook Bob” knows anything? Because he does. 6 minutes ago, fathom said: He knows more than anyone else that posts on social media Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago I love the idea and thought here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Battle it out with Cannon and Burke giving up 5-7 runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 12 minutes ago, fathom said: He knows more than anyone else that posts on social media I’m skeptical that the Sox will get him even after the report from today, but it’s not because of “Northbrook Bob” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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