Peacock Wrestler

Depends on how well their farm system pans out. If they do fairly well then they won't need to go out and get other players, but if it doesn't they'll be in a big mess.

With the Nats "moving on" from Harper. I hate to say it, but I think he's going to end up in San Diego.

Maybe they're trying to get out too? They already know fans are going to be on them as is.

This was more of a "you don't want to play for this team" than San Diego is beautiful. He just worded it differently so the anger at Yonder and Jay is smaller.

I'm actually happy about this. I was afraid this may be Keppinger 2.0.

Maybe Machado only went for $280M in the Sox FO fantasy auction draft. That may be how they actually evaluate how much to spend on someone.

Yeah, If we are truly out (which I think we are) then that's foolish. Harper is more marketable than Machado and at least we would have that going for us if the rebuild fails. People will still be buying his jerseys. Plus I'm sure MLB: the Show wants him to make a decision so they can start creating the cover (joking, but you know they want a decision).

I'm not sure how much I'm buying into him turning down multiple offers. I think if this was the case we'd be hearing more than the Giants, Phils, and Nats.

I think he'll get more than Manny, but not as high as $350. My guess would be $330. But with Boras as his agent, who the hell knows?

I can see that. They may have the Giants to fall back on if that's' the case, but now are hoping for a team to step up and dish out guaranteed money long term.

I think he'll be signed too, but I can see Boras's ego getting in the way if it isn't a big deal.

Wasn't there bad blood between Reinsdorf and Boras? Even if they do/did, money talks.

I don't see Boras allowing it to happen. If anything, he'll bring this into the regular season.

Looking back now at the whole ordeal is frustrating, especially with all the pageantry involved.

It had the "potential" to be the better offer is what they should have said.

Agreed. I don't have any problem with anybody giving information from a source and it doesn't come true. Most of the time, the person admits they were wrong and were relaying the information they received. The problem is indeed the "fake" sources. Those are the most annoying and irritable. Unfortunately, there has been so many "sources" this offseason that it makes the ones that actually have insider information seem irrelevant.

I can't imagine them being that out of touch in this day and age, but I've been wrong before.

Forgiven, but not forgotten.

I wish we could call in. We'd get on him so much he'd either start crying or quit on air. Or he'd just be oblivious.

Too bad we can't call in and ask certain questions such as: Why are we giving up on Bryce? Why isn't Machado on our team right now? How come we didn't match the offer? Did we even have a plan B (Moose, Gonzalez, etc) Kenny and you have conflicting statements. Why is this? What now? How are you going to make this up to fans?

You're right. I had a bad geography moment and thought it was closer to the mainland than it actually is.

True, but at the same time I believe MLB is going to want to market in as many different markets as possible. However, you are bringing valid points. I'm thinking there's enough interest in cities for expansion and relocation to occur, but the financials will be the deciding factor.

True, but all it takes is one city. Montreal wants a team back. I almost guarantee they can find the funds somehow.

Perfect PR story for MLB. Help the rebuild, and bring them a franchise to show they "care"

Good point, but I believe there are numerous cities MLB would consider even though some of them have minor league teams: Portland Vegas OK City Mexico City Puerto Rico Montreal Indy San Antonio New Orleans Charlotte Sacramento