Jose Abreu Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 So are the Cubs the favorite or a longshot? #MakeUpYourMindMedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 01:32 PM) Balta, I'm not sure where you're getting your numbers from, but there is literally no way the Yankees can add Tanaka without going into the luxury tax short of selling off players. $36 million in 2014 is being subtracted due to A-Rod, that has to be a big part of the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosoxtim Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 01:42 PM) So are the Cubs the favorite or a longshot? #MakeUpYourMindMedia They were never favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 01:44 PM) $36 million in 2014 is being subtracted due to A-Rod, that has to be a big part of the reason. I could have sworn I read that after signing all their arb players they were still just under the luxery tax. Maybe I read wrong, but I assumed that it included A-Roid's suspension/salary removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 01:49 PM) I could have sworn I read that after signing all their arb players they were still just under the luxery tax. Maybe I read wrong, but I assumed that it included A-Roid's suspension/salary removed. Yup, I posted an article in this thread a few days ago, but here is a breakdown of where they stand right now: http://nypost.com/2013/11/05/yankees-payro...n-road-to-189m/ So they are are at $171M not including the $11M they'll be charged for insurance and pensions and salaries for their pre-arb players and future minor league callups. In other words, they're probably $5M or so below the $189M threshold. Not nearly enough room to add Tanaka and remove their multi-time offender status. Clearly they're still pursuing Tanaka, but I don't think the Yankees will be blowing anyone out of the water, not if they want to get below the threshold anytime in the near future. And remember, A-Rod's full salary is back in play for luxury tax purposes next year. Adding Tanaka at a ridiculous salary will have long-term consequences for the Yankees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Yankees would also presumably spend more money if their was a chance Boston or a direct competitor was after Tanaka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (timbo @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 11:52 AM) How do they make sense ? Win-now, rapidly aging core, weak rotation, lots of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayan024 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 David Kaplan @thekapman 20m Definitely in the hunt but a long shot like the Cubs. "@Shane_Riordan: @thekapman Any Sox-related Masahiro insight?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Oh so now the Cubs are a long shot David? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosoxtim Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (dayan024 @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 02:21 PM) David Kaplan @thekapman 20m Definitely in the hunt but a long shot like the Cubs. "@Shane_Riordan: @thekapman Any Sox-related Masahiro insight?" okay doesnt mean we can't get him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (Whitey @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 01:31 PM) If Tanaka doesn’t sign with the Sox, would anyone here support a move like signing Ubaldo Jimenez? That type of signing would still make the staff rock solid. Plus Jimenez would be for less $/years. Sale Jimenez Quintana Danks Johnson/Paulino/Rienzo NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm not sure why he would want to go to LA or NY.. The media is nuts there and he will have a lot of pressure on him I think.. I feel like us and DBacks would be the best options for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosoxtim Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 02:29 PM) I cannot stand this guy. Can he at least pretend to be somewhat objective? My dad was just telling me he's going to be speaking at the Hit n' Run benefit next week. I told him to have fun listening to his garbage. he doesn't know anything he just going with everybody what else is saying Edited January 19, 2014 by timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 02:29 PM) I cannot stand this guy. Can he at least pretend to be somewhat objective? My dad was just telling me he's going to be speaking at the Hit n' Run benefit next week. I told him to have fun listening to his garbage. He's pretty terrible....watching CSN Chicago the live sports talk.....always gets so defensive when the other guests start talking about the Cubs terrible offseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (Baron @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 02:31 PM) He's pretty terrible....watching CSN Chicago the live sports talk.....always gets so defensive when the other guests start talking about the Cubs terrible offseason He is 100% Cub Boy do not care for him at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 09:28 PM) I'm not sure why he would want to go to LA or NY.. The media is nuts there and he will have a lot of pressure on him I think.. I feel like us and DBacks would be the best options for him. People from outside US know two cities: NY and LA. AMD LA sports media isn't really that difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (timbo @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 02:22 PM) okay doesnt mean we can't get him Doesn't mean anything, it is just Kaplans opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Sox Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 03:50 PM) People from outside US know two cities: NY and LA. AMD LA sports media isn't really that difficult. This isn't a generalization at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 All of this talk is a waste of time. I'm telling you guys... My Little Pony!!! The best film and series OF ALL TIME!!! That is what we should be discussing!! "The show follows a studious unicorn pony named Twilight Sparkle as her mentor Princess Celestia guides her to learn about friendship in the town of Ponyville." It's BRILLIANT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 03:00 PM) All of this talk is a waste of time. I'm telling you guys... My Little Pony!!! The best film and series OF ALL TIME!!! That is what we should be discussing!! "The show follows a studious unicorn pony named Twilight Sparkle as her mentor Princess Celestia guides her to learn about friendship in the town of Ponyville." It's BRILLIANT!!!! It doesn't surprise me that you are a Brony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 01:03 PM) It doesn't surprise me that you are a Brony Just because they featured me in a netflix documentary wearing a sparkling pink glitter pony jammy set doesn't mean I'm the homosexual. It's just honestly the best topic ever explored - showing the world a greater path to unification and friendship. This board should really consider ditching all interest in the white sox and becoming a my little pony gathering spot of magic. Anyone want to cuddle? Edited January 19, 2014 by hi8is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 04:07 PM) Just because they featured me in a netflix documentary wearing a sparkling pink glitter pony jammy set doesn't mean I'm the homosexual. It's just honestly the best table ever explored - showing the world a greater path to unification and friendship. This board should really consider ditching all interest in the white sox and becoming a my little pony gathering spot of magic. Anyone want to cuddle? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 03:07 PM) Just because they featured me in a netflix documentary wearing a sparkling pink glitter pony jammy set doesn't mean I'm the homosexual. It's just honestly the best table ever explored - showing the world a greater path to unification and friendship. This board should really consider ditching all interest in the white sox and becoming a my little pony gathering spot of magic. Anyone want to cuddle? hmu doe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 03:07 PM) Just because they featured me in a netflix documentary wearing a sparkling pink glitter pony jammy set doesn't mean I'm the homosexual. It's just honestly the best table ever explored - showing the world a greater path to unification and friendship. This board should really consider ditching all interest in the white sox and becoming a my little pony gathering spot of magic. Anyone want to cuddle? I never called you a homosexual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 01:11 PM) I never called you a homosexual To be politically correct, it is not "a homosexual" it is "the homosexual". Bronies always get pegged as the homosexuals. It is not fair and should not be tolerated in the sparkle kingdom of pink magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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