January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:18 PM) And the White Sox dumbass beat reporters have all said that the Sox are most likely done as well That's fine but they've been off all off-season. I was just saying what we heard from the beat yesterday in regards to the Angels. I don't know his track record.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:15 PM) No, you would have received your birthday present - you know who - and all this would be over! Lol
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:21 PM) Watch him sign with Milwaukee or something random like that. I actually saw a tweet that he was going to play in Japan.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:21 PM) The immediate butthurt is real... maybe I'll just go make it green for you guys Who is butthurt? Saying he's a douchebag for not signing yet is silly is all I was saying.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:23 PM) Who is butthurt? Saying he's a douchebag for not signing yet is silly is all I was saying. I just figured it was clearly a joke.. and immediately the first person took it seriously. That's all.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:24 PM) Why would Cespedes have a bigger market than Upton? No draft pick loss.
January 20, 201610 yr I don't know for sure, but some beat writer saying they're not doesn't change anything for me. Your best guess--does Cespedes deal get done within next 24 hours, 24-72 hours, or beyond?
January 20, 201610 yr i guess i'm surprised Cespedes hasn't signed yet just because of the opportunity to team up with a fellow Cuban in Abreu. obviously money is the #1 for all the free agents, and rightfully so because they deserve to get the most money they can. but the next thing that would motivate me would be winning, and maybe that's where the Sox fall short in terms of potential teams to sign with. so that's why i'm hoping that he considers playing with a fellow Cuban important and Hahn can get a deal done before the weekend.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (peppers312 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:33 PM) i guess i'm surprised Cespedes hasn't signed yet just because of the opportunity to team up with a fellow Cuban in Abreu. obviously money is the #1 for all the free agents, and rightfully so because they deserve to get the most money they can. but the next thing that would motivate me would be winning, and maybe that's where the Sox fall short in terms of potential teams to sign with. so that's why i'm hoping that he considers playing with a fellow Cuban important and Hahn can get a deal done before the weekend. Why does everyone assume that all people from Cuba are friends?
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:34 PM) Why does everyone assume that all people from Cuba are friends? Renteria and O-Cab were the only two dudes in MLB from Colombia and they wanted to murder each other. lol
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:34 PM) Why does everyone assume that all people from Cuba are friends? if you played in Japan and didn't speak the language, don't you think you'd gravitate towards a fellow countryman if they were on the team?
January 20, 201610 yr Eaton Cabrera Abreu Cespedes Frazier Eaton Cabrera Abreu Cespedes Frazier Eaton Cabrera Abreu Cespedes Frazier Come on everyone - it's metaphysical mantra time.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:36 PM) Eaton Cabrera Abreu Cespedes Frazier Eaton Cabrera Abreu Cespedes Frazier Eaton Cabrera Abreu Cespedes Frazier Come on everyone - it's metaphysical mantra time. that's a pretty nice lineup compared to Eaton Cabrera Abreu LaRoche Garcia
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:34 PM) Why does everyone assume that all people from Cuba are friends? I don't know if they are friends, but Cespedes really talked up Abreu before he came over, and Abreu has said similar things about Cespedes.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:35 PM) Renteria and O-Cab were the only two dudes in MLB from Colombia and they wanted to murder each other. lol Seriously, lol. It's weird. When I moved to Chicago and told people that I came from Ohio, like 1 in 10 would immediately say, "OH! Do you know ?!" "No. Why?" "Oh that's my cousin's wife and she's from Ohio." Ok so there are roughly ten million people spread out over like 40,000 miles in the state of Ohio. What are the chance I would randomly know one? The Cuban player thing isn't QUITE as bad because they actually played on the same team -- but what are the chances that they are BFFs to the point that one would leave money on the table to reunite? It's way more likely that they're completely indifferent toward each other.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:34 PM) Why does everyone assume that all people from Cuba are friends? I mean, I would say that at the very least they don't dislike each other...
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:40 PM) Seriously, lol. It's weird. When I moved to Chicago and told people that I came from Ohio, like 1 in 10 would immediately say, "OH! Do you know ?!" "No. Why?" "Oh that's my cousin's wife and she's from Ohio." Ok so there are roughly ten million people spread out over like 40,000 miles in the state of Ohio. What are the chance I would randomly know one? The Cuban player thing isn't QUITE as bad because they actually played on the same team -- but what are the chances that they are BFFs to the point that one would leave money on the table to reunite? It's way more likely that they're completely indifferent toward each other. While I understand this point, it is like when you study abroad or visit abroad and suddenly you are best friends with the other Americans/Irish/Australians there. You have a lot in common, are going through a similar experience, and speak the same language. There are few others that could understand you more than a fellow expat star cuban baseball player in bigs.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:40 PM) Seriously, lol. It's weird. When I moved to Chicago and told people that I came from Ohio, like 1 in 10 would immediately say, "OH! Do you know ?!" "No. Why?" "Oh that's my cousin's wife and she's from Ohio." Ok so there are roughly ten million people spread out over like 40,000 miles in the state of Ohio. What are the chance I would randomly know one? The Cuban player thing isn't QUITE as bad because they actually played on the same team -- but what are the chances that they are BFFs to the point that one would leave money on the table to reunite? It's way more likely that they're completely indifferent toward each other. I agree with you, but I could see the appeal for any power hitter wanting to be in a lineup with Abreu. The fact that they're both from Cuba, and have played together in the past is just gravy.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (peppers312 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:35 PM) if you played in Japan and didn't speak the language, don't you think you'd gravitate towards a fellow countryman if they were on the team? Sure, but not enough to leave tens of millions dollars on the table. Also, literally every MLB team contains Spanish-speaking players.
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. Evidently you are new to SoxTALK. Its what we do.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 03:44 PM) Sure, but not enough to leave tens of millions dollars on the table. Also, literally every MLB team contains Spanish-speaking players. Totally understand what you are saying about the money. I wouldn't think for a second that he would leave cash behind to play with a buddy. I just know that have a friend on the team can't possibly hurt the Sox chances.
January 20, 201610 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 02:44 PM) Evidently you are new to SoxTALK. Its what we do. I'm going to be ashamed and embarrassed if we don't make it to 400 pages before he signs. Edited January 20, 201610 yr by OmarComing25
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