Im guessing he will sign with Detroit for 2 years at $14 million.

 

You can almost hear Kenny cursing Boras from the Cell. This was never gonna happen. I'm shocked that he even called Boras. He probably had Hahn handle this.

Did anyone here honsestly think that KW would let an all star caliber player whose demands fell from 3 yrs 36 Mil to 1 year 5 mil go to the rival Tigers without trying to make a play here. He wouldnt be doing his job if he didnt try and get involved, not to mention the sox could actually use Damon. I really hope they can snatch him away from the tigers, it could mean the division for us.

 

Damon is not gonna win anybody this division. He will help, but that is way overstating his value.

Where did Detroit find this money?

 

Illitch ponied up.

Where did Detroit find this money?

I know they shed some salary from the Granderson deal, but I thought they did that because they needed to cut salary. I didn't expect them to spend $7 million/season (thats what im assuming) on a veteran like this.

Illitch ponied up.

 

Maybe JR should too, considering our city's in much better financial shape than Detroit. Damon is well worth $7 million a year.

Damon is not gonna win anybody this division. He will help, but that is way overstating his value.

I don't mind you expressing your opinion, but I'd appreciate it if you would stop representing it as fact.

 

Get off your high horse a bit, Sir.

I know they shed some salary from the Granderson deal, but I thought they did that because they needed to cut salary. I didn't expect them to spend $7 million/season (thats what im assuming) on a veteran like this.

 

Plus, they're willing to overpay.

 

They're buying into Boras' game.

Maybe JR should too, considering our city's in much better financial shape than Detroit. Damon is well worth $7 million a year.

 

Yeah I think the rumor of their 2 year offer must be smaller annual salary than the 1 year offer. There is no way they shed all they payroll in Polanco, Granderson, and Jackson just so they can sign a 35 year old OF/DH for 2 years 14 mil. More likely they offer something like 1 year 4.5 mil or 2 Years 8 mil. The sox would be wise to offer like 1 year 5 mil and basically tell him that his power numbers would look awfully sexy next year playing at USCF vs. Comerica as he heads back into free agency.

Yeah I think the rumor of their 2 year offer must be smaller annual salary than the 1 year offer. There is no way they shed all they payroll in Polanco, Granderson, and Jackson just so they can sign a 35 year old OF/DH for 2 years 14 mil. More likely they offer something like 1 year 4.5 mil or 2 Years 8 mil. The sox would be wise to offer like 1 year 5 mil and basically tell him that his power numbers would look awfully sexy next year playing at USCF vs. Comerica as he heads back into free agency.

 

Heyman says "the Tigers' offer may actually be a bit north of $14 million over 2 years, but damon still may prefer 1 yr. chisox, braves also trying"

Heyman says "the Tigers' offer may actually be a bit north of $14 million over 2 years, but damon still may prefer 1 yr. chisox, braves also trying"

Hmm a player may actually take less money!?!? Will AJ be a bigger influence than we all thought? I still he'll take the money. .

I tell you what though.. . if he takes less money and less years to come here- i have a TON more respect for the guy.

Hmm a player may actually take less money!?!? Will AJ be a bigger influence than we all thought? I still he'll take the money. .

I tell you what though.. . if he takes less money and less years to come here- i have a TON more respect for the guy.

 

He wants less years, so that he can explore the market next year, that's the only thing that makes sense.

 

The best place for him to succeed is here in Chicago, we have the most hitter friendly park.

Hmm a player may actually take less money!?!? Will AJ be a bigger influence than we all thought? I still he'll take the money. .

I tell you what though.. . if he takes less money and less years to come here- i have a TON more respect for the guy.

 

Well he would take less money if say their group believes that if they play for $5 mil this year and have a productive year, USCF is friendly for power, that entering free agency next year could net them a big pay day. It depends on how they gauge the competition on the market. If Damon plays for the sox and goes something like .290/20/80 and next year is a weak FA class then perhaps they can expect to receive something like a 2 year 18 Mil offer. So its not inconceivable that even given a 2 year offer from the tigers he chooses the sox. I would say its like 70/30 in favor of the tigers.

wouldn't at all be surprised if this is planted by boras.....its vintage boras to convince one team (the tigers) that their rivals (white sox) are bidding against them for his client...

Just mentioned this on Sportscenter.

 

Pierre is the top AL Central Acquisition for Olney.

 

JD is one of the 3 biggest departures.

 

God Kenny, just sign Damon so Becks, TCQ, and Paulie can have an RBI feast.

Just mentioned this on Sportscenter.

 

Pierre is the top AL Central Acquisition for Olney.

 

JD is one of the 3 biggest departures.

 

God Kenny, just sign Damon so Becks, TCQ, and Paulie can have an RBI feast.

 

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Supposedly AJ is going to be on Chicago Tribune Live (starts in about now). Might have some insight to offer.

Supposedly AJ is going to be on Chicago Tribune Live (starts in about now). Might have some insight to offer.

 

Please post this when u have the info

I take it Aj and Damon are really tight?

Just mentioned this on Sportscenter.

 

Pierre is the top AL Central Acquisition for Olney.

 

JD is one of the 3 biggest departures.

 

God Kenny, just sign Damon so Becks, TCQ, and Paulie can have an RBI feast.

 

Pierre, biggest acquisition? What is Olney smoking?

I take it Aj and Damon are really tight?

 

AJ is tight with somebody? This is new to me.

I take it Aj and Damon are really tight?

 

Some in this thread have alluded to them being decent friends. I do not hang out with either of them so I couldn't tell you.

Pierre, biggest acquisition? What is Olney smoking?

 

Hudson #2, Scherzer (sp?) is #3

Pierre, biggest acquisition? What is Olney smoking?

 

Pole.

Hudson #2, Scherzer (sp?) is #3

 

I'd put Hudson and Scherzer before Pierre.

Please post this when u have the info

 

Not much. I did not catch from the start but it appeared nothing Damon related was mentioned.