January 6, 201610 yr I don't trust this KC guy. He bet his reputation that Gordon would be a Royal by Christmas... so I guess he doesn't have a reputation.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 07:44 PM) I hope so, I wonder what Rabbit thinks about this KC guys update. Rabbits been pretty clear his sources have said we want Gordon primarily. I have no doubt the Sox are targeting Gordon as their top guy but raBBit also knows that him going back to KC is a real possibility.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 07:46 PM) I don't trust this KC guy. He bet his reputation that Gordon would be a Royal by Christmas... so I guess he doesn't have a reputation. Biggest mistake these guys that get info & try to break stuff is simple: They always give timelines. NEVER give a timeline. Situation far too fluid.
January 6, 201610 yr Would be odd to announce the signing during HOF day tomorrow, hope it isn't true
January 6, 201610 yr I am shocked that Davis has an offer of 7/154 out there and hasn't taken it. Who is going to bid that higher? Or even close? If I'm the Orioles GM I am shrinking that contract every two days. Holy crap. Edit: I realize this should probably be in a Davis thread, but there isn't one, so I digress. Edited January 6, 201610 yr by South Sider
January 6, 201610 yr Supposedly it has been withdrawn but they're still looking to keep him (Davis) for a lower amount/less years...also depends on what the prices are for Upton, Gordon and Cespedes, one would think.
January 6, 201610 yr Itll definitely be interesting what Gordon signing first tomorrow would do to the rest of the market.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 12:35 AM) Itll definitely be interesting what Gordon signing first tomorrow would do to the rest of the market. Not sure it would do as much as you think, since for the most part it seems like different teams are in on Gordon and Cespedes/Upton with the exception of us.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 07:13 AM) Not sure it would do as much as you think, since for the most part it seems like different teams are in on Gordon and Cespedes/Upton with the exception of us. Signing Gordon AND Cespedes would make us one of the best teams in the league.
January 6, 201610 yr Let's say KC clubhouse is right and KC signs Gordon for 4 years and $70 million. What would you guess it would take in order to sign Cespedes knowing those numbers? 5 years, $100 million? Would that ultimately be out of the Sox comfort zone, I would assume yes...
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:37 AM) Let's say KC clubhouse is right and KC signs Gordon for 4 years and $70 million. What would you guess it would take in order to sign Cespedes knowing those numbers? 5 years, $100 million? Would that ultimately be out of the Sox comfort zone, I would assume yes... I don't think so. I think that the 3 year comment was just posturing. Ad I don't think they would be opposed to a nine figure deal
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (oneofthemikes @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 08:48 AM) I don't think so. I think that the 3 year comment was just posturing. Ad I don't think they would be opposed to a nine figure deal I hope you're right but nothing this offseason has lead me to believe this. In fact I think they wanted Gordon due to the fact the years and money is something they could stomach. Signing Cespedes is not business as usual for the white sox. To sign him would take a serious leap of faith from JR, the board, and the FO. And personally I don't see them doing it with Cespedes, even though I feel he would be a perfect fit and would strive in the Cell and playing alongside Abreu. I think we all need to get serious and realize the actual chances of signing Cespedes are not good.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (oneofthemikes @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 08:48 AM) I don't think so. I think that the 3 year comment was just posturing. Ad I don't think they would be opposed to a nine figure deal And also if this was true I'd think we would have Cespedes on the team already...
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 03:54 PM) And also if this was true I'd think we would have Cespedes on the team already... Couldn't disagree more. Absolutely no reason for Cespedes to sign with anyone yet. Orioles having money to spend and not bringing back Davis yet is a huge issue.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 08:57 AM) Couldn't disagree more. Absolutely no reason for Cespedes to sign with anyone yet. Orioles having money to spend and not bringing back Davis yet is a huge issue. I think Davis will cave and take the highest offer possible from the Orioles. Doesn't seem like there's anyone in on him.
January 6, 201610 yr Morosi says with Gordon off the board market for both Cespedes and Upton more defined. Mentions SF interested in both. Morosi tweeting Orioles staying in contact with Upton if they dont re-sign Chris Davis. Edited January 6, 201610 yr by Knuckles
January 6, 201610 yr Giants could turn attention to Cespedes and Upton now. It's going to be heating up.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:01 AM) Morosi tweeting Orioles staying in contact with Upton if they dont re-sign Chris Davis. I have a feeling that the O's will get Upton and the Sox will get Cespedes.
January 6, 201610 yr With Gordon getting 4/$72, I wonder what type of deal Cespedes could get. I suppose it doesn't change much from the expected 5 to 6 years at around $20MM per year. But I wouldn't think that he'd be inclined to take a 3 year (or less) deal, unless he hopes to get more per year and then try to score again in three years. I was thinking in the back of my mind that Gordon might be the most realistic for the Sox, and it makes me nervous now that one of the big three is gone. I really think the Sox will have to offer 4 or 5 years to have a true shot at Cespedes.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:02 AM) Giants could turn attention to Cespedes and Upton now. It's going to be heating up. People keep saying SF but I think the Gordon contract officially eliminates SF, LAA, and Det. I think they were only in if the price dropped. I think you saw with Gordon it'll take atleast $100 million for Cespedes. I don't see any of those teams laying it and taking a chance to go up against the luxury tax. I worry about the Nationals, Baltimore, and maybe Detroit just simply because Cespy liked it there. We need Davis to sign with Baltimore. I really really want Cespedes and really hope Hahn can get it done.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 04:02 PM) I have a feeling that the O's will get Upton and the Sox will get Cespedes. Always felt Fowler to Giants makes a lot of sense also.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:02 AM) I have a feeling that the O's will get Upton and the Sox will get Cespedes. I hope mike
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:08 AM) Always felt Fowler to Giants makes a lot of sense also. I agree and he was at the Dubs game last night.
January 6, 201610 yr The Sox were posturing on the 3 year nonsense. They know it will take more to get Cespedes and even Garfien confirmed last weekend Cespedes had not received more than a 3 year offer yet. I'm guessing the Sox offer 4 years guaranteed with a 5th year team/player option. Don't get your knickers in a twist Sox fans.
January 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:08 AM) Always felt Fowler to Giants makes a lot of sense also. The mlb network hot stove guys thought this too. With pagan a free agent next they could play fowler in left and then slide him over to cf next year
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