January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Kevtrem @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:09 PM) If we let this thread get to 300 before Yo signs, I would be ashamed and embarrassed for us all. I would be a bit if he signs somewhere else. If he signs with us...time well spent.
January 20, 201610 yr This has officially destroyed today's productivity. Let's get him today. Work will be too busy tomorrow. Random speculation for the contract pool Sox will get him. 4 years 93 million with mutual options that can vest for years 5 (25 mil) and 6 (27 mil). Effectively 6 years 144 million if he plays like a stud. It happens today. Wednesday. In time for people to listen to the radio on the commute home and see it on the news all evening.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:09 PM) I figured as much. I'm just having some fun because its just boring waiting for Cespedes to make up his mind. The Sox have been eerily quiet the last few weeks. It's kind of weird because there was tons of smoke before the Lawrie and Frazier trades. I think free agent signings are more secretive, have a higher degree of falling apart due to early leaks, are more susceptible to a last second suitor swooping in for the prize, and thus show much less smoke towards the end. Trades don't seem to be at much risk due to chatter, for whatever reason.
January 20, 201610 yr I've been in a meeting all morning just nodding along and saying "sounds good" as I keep hitting refresh. I hope the fact that I have no idea what's going on at work is rewarded with a Cespedes signing.
January 20, 201610 yr This has officially destroyed today's productivity. Let's get him today. Work will be too busy tomorrow. My productivity today was already destroyed. Watching for Cespedes news has replaced watching my retirement account shrink.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:21 PM) I have a feeling he won't sign for another week. It seems his market is out there. I don't know what waiting around another week would do. If I were him, I would want to get the ink on the paper ASAP. What if he injures himself working out?
January 20, 201610 yr This guy is a camera operator for CSN CHicago. Take if FWIW.... Mitchell Winkelman @MitchellWinkelm 16m16 minutes ago Illinois, USA I'm hearing the #WhiteSox are finalizing a deal with Cespedes for 4 years north of $100 million.. But I don't know what to believe anymore..
January 20, 201610 yr If the camera operator posts news, it must be right! But seriously, I hope he is.
January 20, 201610 yr https://www.instagram.com/p/BAvansoIC2U/ Some Mets fan just posted that Cespedes just liked this instagram post.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Tony @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:29 PM) Jesus, is this what this saga has become on Soxtalk? I was more highlighting how absurd this whole thing has become.
January 20, 201610 yr My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Cespedes pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (bjm676 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 07:26 PM) This guy is a camera operator for CSN CHicago. Take if FWIW.... Mitchell Winkelman @MitchellWinkelm 16m16 minutes ago Illinois, USA I'm hearing the #WhiteSox are finalizing a deal with Cespedes for 4 years north of $100 million.. But I don't know what to believe anymore.. Says he got it from some journalists on twitter....so no inside info here
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:21 PM) Can I haz cheeseburger? Funny you mention that. I just finished eating a double stack from Wendy's.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 07:38 PM) Nationals official site broadcasting a major announcement tomorrow Seems like a concert
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:28 PM) https://www.instagram.com/p/BAvansoIC2U/ Some Mets fan just posted that Cespedes just liked this instagram post. I can confirm the person who runs the Yoenis Cespedes Instagram account did indeed like that post.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:38 PM) Nationals official site broadcasting a major announcement tomorrow That looks like a concert announcement...but who knows.
January 20, 201610 yr I have very little doubt that Cespedes is going to sign with some random team out of nowhere.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:41 PM) I have very little doubt that Cespedes is going to sign with some random team out of nowhere. I'm still waiting for the Cardinals to get in on the action.
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