January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 07:06 PM) My opinion hasn't changed at all. If he signed with us, it would be pretty awesome... A scary contract, but awesome. I just can't find a scenario other than "because" that makes the Sox the winners. I agree. There really isn't much here for him compared to the others. We aren't the best team, we will be breaking in at least 3 new starters next year, the defense was awful last year and the weather here sucks. I really can't think of many reasons the current Sox team has an advantage over the others. If this occurred in two years when Eaton, Abeu, Davidson have proven themselves it may have been a different story. Don't get me wrong I would love to have another young quality starter but I think the sox are at a disadvantage.
January 21, 201412 yr Morosi adds there's so much pressure for Tanaka & that it would be too difficult for his expectations to come to Cubs when theyre rebuilding Players underperforming (mentions Castro, Rizzo, Edwin) could also be detrimental to Tanaka choosing the Cubs - Morosi guessing LA over NYY
January 21, 201412 yr David Kaplan @thekapman 16s I expect winning team in Tanaka sweepstakes to know decision by close of business, Wednesday. That gives the team time for addtl. medicals.
January 21, 201412 yr Twitter person @twitterpersontweeting It will be one of 5 teams, these are the 5 teams, they all like tanaka, but of these 5 teams it will only be Yankees or Dodgers, but maybe most likely the Cubs because they obviously bid the most even though we have no idea how much anyone bid, but then again it is most likely the White Sox but assuredly the Diamondbacks. In closing, The Blue Jays will sign him even though they technically are a 6th team, which rules them out
January 21, 201412 yr Anyone with half a brain should be guessing LA. Thats not insight, thats just not being marginally retarded. It may not be LA, but I could post "My sources say LA" and be pretty confident Im going to wake up right Weds.
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (dayan024 @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 08:26 PM) David Kaplan @thekapman 16s I expect winning team in Tanaka sweepstakes to know decision by close of business, Wednesday. That gives the team time for addtl. medicals. Wow Kaplan this was known 3 days ago Cub Boy! Edited January 21, 201412 yr by Soxfest
January 21, 201412 yr @scottmerkin Any update on the Sox chances to land Tanaka? Expand Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 2m @bWalk01 The situation is being played very close to the vest. White Sox are in the mix. Resolution will come soon ~
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 08:39 PM) Wow Kaplan this was known 3 days ago Cub Boy! Something a little more interesting is he said that the Cubs bid(the reported 7 for 160) wasnt close to that number.
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (dayan024 @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 08:41 PM) @scottmerkin Any update on the Sox chances to land Tanaka? Expand Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 2m @bWalk01 The situation is being played very close to the vest. White Sox are in the mix. Resolution will come soon ~ I like it! Still in the mix means he is considering us. I'm assuming he really appreciated the meeting with Sox management. Perhaps maybe more than the other organizations? I guess only time will tell. Edited January 21, 201412 yr by GreatScott82
January 21, 201412 yr "still in the mix" means "they aren't telling me s*** beyond 'he didn't tell us to f*** off and we won't be telling our little minions like you more than that'"
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 08:31 PM) Twitter person @twitterpersontweeting It will be one of 5 teams, these are the 5 teams, they all like tanaka, but of these 5 teams it will only be Yankees or Dodgers, but maybe most likely the Cubs because they obviously bid the most even though we have no idea how much anyone bid, but then again it is most likely the White Sox but assuredly the Diamondbacks. In closing, The Blue Jays will sign him even though they technically are a 6th team, which rules them out You've been watching the sprint commercials again haven't you?
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 08:31 PM) Anyone with half a brain should be guessing LA. Thats not insight, thats just not being marginally retarded. It may not be LA, but I could post "My sources say LA" and be pretty confident Im going to wake up right Weds. Uh no. Not at all. Not even close. The Yankees are desperate for another pitcher and have signed other Japanese players in the past. They currently have Ichiro, the most successful Japanese player ever, and the Yankees won a title with Hideki Matsui who when he came over was the greatest Japanese hitter of all time. Most people should be guessing Yankees or Dodgers, and they are.
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 08:31 PM) Anyone with half a brain should be guessing LA. Thats not insight, thats just not being marginally retarded. It may not be LA, but I could post "My sources say LA" and be pretty confident Im going to wake up right Weds. I think LA will offer the 4th highest contract. At some point you can't just keep spending and extending mega deals.
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 08:58 PM) "still in the mix" means "they aren't telling me s*** beyond 'he didn't tell us to f*** off and we won't be telling our little minions like you more than that'" Our beat guys aren't running around like chickens with their heads cut off. That is a good thing. Part of the Sox pitch is probably team environment, family atmosphere, respect and privacy. These are all good things to offer. I doubt we get him, but I also doubt he dislikes our offer. I could believe that if he weighed it all out in terms of risk, pressure, market size (not too small but not too big), etc. that we offer the best fit. But I can't imagine the Sox offering the most lucrative and player-friendly, f*** the team type of contract, and in the end I think that's what gets him. If the money is equal and he wants pride, I think it's the Yanks. If it's winning in 2014 and happy LA Japanese wife super popstar stuff, it's LA.
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:18 PM) Yes it was. And the flight is only 1.5 hours longer. In first class, that is nothing. It's only 1.5 hours from Chicago to LA?
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 09:12 PM) It's only 1.5 hours from Chicago to LA? Edited January 21, 201412 yr by pettie4sox
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 09:12 PM) Its a sign. Watching Major League 2 on Mlb network and Tanaka is in it. But we traded him for a catcher.
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 10:12 PM) Its a sign. Watching Major League 2 on Mlb network and Tanaka is in it. He's going to Cleveland?
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 09:12 PM) It's only 1.5 hours from Chicago to LA? He was comparing chicago to japan with LA to japan
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 21, 2014 -> 04:08 AM) I think LA will offer the 4th highest contract. At some point you can't just keep spending and extending mega deals. They get 340 mil a year alone from their tv deal. They can afford it and then some. Edited January 21, 201412 yr by Buehrle>Wood
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 08:31 PM) Thats not insight, thats just not being marginally retarded. Is this kind of language really allowed here?
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 09:17 PM) He was comparing chicago to japan with LA to japan That is surprising. 13:15 Chicago to Tokyo, about 11:40 LAX to Tokyo. Although there are several more flight options daily from LA than Chicago
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 09:16 PM) He's going to Cleveland? Yup and he'll be insured with Allstate. Cleveland does have Jobu on their side as well as big marbles.
January 21, 201412 yr QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 09:17 PM) He was comparing chicago to japan with LA to japan Right. So how is that possible? They go supersonic from chicago?
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