harfman77 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 02:47 PM) Not that I know of....maybe they can be granted access to past physicals, but to conduct their own, that's not allowed. And if Aiken indeed has a major physical/pre-existing condition, then you probably will see that rule changed. Yes the rule is that the Astros only have to offer 40% of the slot value if he failed the physical. I am sure there is probably some negotiating going on, but I don't see the Astros trying to lowball him too much and risk sabotaging their draft pool. They may get him down to $6M and use the excess to make a run at Mac Marshall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What the hell is taking so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 03:55 PM) What the hell is taking so long? He'll sign on deadline day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 05:55 PM) What the hell is taking so long? What is the rush for either side? He's barely going to pitch this year anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 07:43 PM) What is the rush for either side? He's barely going to pitch this year anyways. anyway. Is Aiken 99.99 % like Rodon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 08:43 PM) What is the rush for either side? He's barely going to pitch this year anyways. And what is the point of waiting so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 10:10 PM) anyway. Is Aiken 99.99 % like Rodon? Most likely, yes he is. If he's hurt, the Astros may be less willing to give him a lot less money, and he may want to try and re-coup some of his value, or he can realize that he's still not going to get this much and take the $1-3 million. If the physical was fine, yes, he's going to sign. QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 12:09 AM) And what is the point of waiting so long? For Rodon? To extract as much money as possible. We may say that $6 million is a lot, so why not just take that instead of $6.35 mill, but you are still talking about $350,000, which is 5-10 years worth of salary for most people. It's not chump change. If he can make $6.15 or $6.35 or $6.5 million simply by waiting until the deadline, then it's worth it for him. For the Sox, obviously they'd like it over ASAP, but it's not up to them when Rodon signs, it's up to Rodon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 11:10 PM) anyway. Is Aiken 99.99 % like Rodon? Why do you keep saying this? It's 99.9999% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 08:07 AM) Why do you keep saying this? It's 99.9999% Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 08:43 PM) What is the rush for either side? He's barely going to pitch this year anyways. Well, now he won't for sure. He had an outside chance of making it to Chicago this year if you read between the lines of what Hahn and the company line was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 09:21 AM) Well, now he won't for sure. He had an outside chance of making it to Chicago this year if you read between the lines of what Hahn and the company line was. Wouldn't surprise me if he goes down to the deadline day and then does AZL then AFL. He should have another 30 innings or so in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I'll have some updated Rodon info tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 11:12 PM) I'll have some updated Rodon info tomorrow night. Thanks. Deadline is creeping up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 11:12 PM) I'll have some updated Rodon info tomorrow night. Sweet. I'll be feverishly refreshing the site all day tomorrow then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisox2336 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 waiting for rock to appear with some news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 No news is good news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Ugh between this and Melo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Rock has 26 minutes... Or we crucify him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Can we ban Rock if he doesn't post before midnight? It seems only fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I feel let down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Damn Rock/Bucket AND anyone who uses "complicated" statistical analyses to make their points...if they can explain bwar and fwar and nuclear war and +WRC, they should be banned and start their own "value over replacement" sites for geeks and pocket-protector wearing nerds. USA! USA! USA! Would MLB even allow the White Sox or Astros to steal thunder from the ASG Selections by announcing Aiken and Rodon signings? I'm sure they would prefer Monday press conferences. Edited July 7, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 11:12 PM) I'll have some updated Rodon info tomorrow night. Boo this man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 12:09 AM) Damn Rock/Bucket AND anyone who uses "complicated" statistical analyses to make their points...if they can explain bwar and fwar and nuclear war and +WRC, they should be banned and start their own "value over replacement" sites for geeks and pocket-protector wearing nerds. USA! USA! USA! Would MLB even allow the White Sox or Astros to steal thunder from the ASG Selections by announcing Aiken and Rodon signings? I'm sure they would prefer Monday press conferences. I don't think that 2 s***ty teams signing a couple prospects no casual fan has ever heard of would steal thunder from anything. Aiken is hurt? And Rodon's agent is BorASS so that's why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 So I didn't get much last night and it took awhile to pry anything out but it appears the dangling of immediate playing time wasn't as effective as expected and they have been asking for over slot. Still confident this gets done. They were kind of shocked that the trigger wasn't pulled already. That's about all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 08:10 AM) Bruce Levine's crusty sock? If that's what you want us to call you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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