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This exactly. If Jay helps get Machado to sign here. The argument becomes Jay & Machado > Avi. Hands down.

It really isn't. 1B/DH is the one spot the Sox have one too many guys. I don't know if I see them moving him though. He's a valued clubhouse guy and nice to have around for Moncada.

Pretty sure Chili said this had legs.

It would make sense for the Sox to absorb most of Hill's contract, get Pederson and trade away smaller pieces like Fulmer and Bummer. Depends if the Dodgers would go for that. I also wonder if Sanchez or Rondon are in play. Manny is going to force one of them out and Rondon doesn't have any options remaining. Better to move one and get something as opposed to losing them on the wire.

Time for this to get its own thread?

Unless you lock in 3B for the next 10 years... Bush then becomes expendable theoretically, right? Looks like Pederson is a FA in 2021. He certainly is better than Engel, and by that time you'd hope one of Basabe, Robert, or Gonzalez can push him out of CF.

I don't see how any team would be jumping at the chance to sign a 30 yr. old Arenado with his home/away splits. I have no doubt he is a very talented hitter, but it's like a night and day difference. The guy simply belongs in Coors Field. I would be shocked if 29 of the other teams got the same production he gets currently for the Rockies.

It’s not for everyone. More a grind really if you’re an autograph seeker. The seminars can be really interesting if you aren’t.

Callis really likes his stuff.

As long as there isn't a way for Manny to opt out and walk away without the Sox doing anything, give him whatever he wants - just get him signed. It almost seems like the Sox giving him this type of deal signals they fully expect to be able to develop a good hitting core on their own. I can't foresee Manny completely falling apart or not having monster years at the G-Spot to make them want to get out of the deal.

Just waiting for whatever posts causes us to go manic tonight... Well, Lozano did put them in timeout.

I wonder the same thing, but if Vaughn's bat is as legit as they say, how can you pass on it? Sox could use a another bat like his in the system. Hate taking a 1B with the number 3 though.

That sucks. I've at least been where I'm at for 6 years. Company is totally imploding at this point though.

Literally just got done with a follow-up call myself.

Usually a few weeks after the game drops. I haven't heard anything from Ridin' in a while, but that's usually standard. Sox are done. Right now I'm just working on extra guys for any potential releases after ST or unexpected trades at this point and fine tuning a few things with some of the pitchers.

Too bad we can't see a history of the title changes (or can you?)

Same. At least my job blows, so it’s not like I’m missing anything, hahaha

Not the whole thing, hahahaha. I’m just responsible for the creating the White Sox players.

Look for the OSFM roster set. I do the White Sox every year for it - all real minor leaguers.

Hi, my name is CWSpalehoseCWS, and I am addicted to Manny rumors.

He actually pitched pretty damn well over in Korea. Back-2-back 200+ IP both years. With how bad and clueless the Marlins are, he might actually get a crack at the rotation.

They did. I'm not 100% sure why though. Looks like his K/9 dropped by a full point and he gave up more HR/9 than normal. Just turned 30 though. I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on him or Brad Boxberger.

Who says they didn’t? If you’re 33 year old Adam Ottavino and you had two similar deals from the Yankees or the 100 loss White Sox, where would you go? Would have been awesome if the Sox could have gotten him.

I recall Ozzie saying Bartolo disappeared from the Sox because he was upset Michael Jackson died, which personally I find really funny. I don’t see him as the type of guy dancing around to P.Y.T. Hahahaha

So because more people say something that automatically makes it true? That’s a really bad application of logic. None of us know anything about this situation with 100% certainty, so we cannot talk in absolutes. There is a chance that is the offer. I believe it is extremely slim, but I still cannot completely ignore it because I don’t like the idea of it being legit. Until a deal is signed, it’s just a guessing game.