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So I guess it probably would of taken a Cease, Zavala, and Adams? Or maybe Pinkelton instead of Adams? That's alot for 2yrs control of the best catcher.

I totally agree! He's go such a funky delivery. I heard Melton say once that opposing hitters have a hard time picking up the ball because of the delivery. Perfect for facing 1 - 3 batters out of relief. I know he had the occasional good srart. But his struggles have alot to do with going through the lineup- especially more than once and struggling with command. Like Chili said earlier he has done alot of work this offseason. I'm intrigued to see what it translates to.

We're starting to see some smoke..... Are we getting close to a "it's happening?"

I love your optimism! And I think you may be right.

I think that I'm going to swell-opt if we get this deal done. ?

Yeah, I believe she started it. I thought a few others jumped in arguing about it. When was that? Was that around Soxfest? Or did he post something since?

You're right. Sorry for the generalization. But many were in that argument.

I said the same thing the last time he posted something. But everyone was arguing that it was one of the Reinsdorfs.

Oh good, things were getting a little slow. This is the burner account guy, right? I would so love for him to be right.

It's kinda strange that Harper to the Phillies is a bold prediction.

I'm busting my quads right now. Cycling's my passion.....along with Manny on the south side.

That is what I have suspected.

Maybe you need a snickers. Love you Parkman but you know how you get when you're hungry.

Good catch fathom! I believe he was. Someone from this board sent him a message.

They are in great shape. We're 2 weeks out from spring training and heavily involved in conversations with both superstars and their agents!

Because then it becomes a game of musical chairs. When the music stops.....someone's left without a whale.

I have always felt during this process, that the Sox probably have an offer on the table to each of them. Who ever commits first - the other offer is pulled. I mean, I would love both but it's just not gonna happen.

I know someone was saying the Padres wanted to negotiate an extension with realmuto first. I don't really see that happening but, Sonny Gray just did with the reds. So who knows?

Idk, that paul crane guy seems to be all over the place. I mean with the Padres stuff. Could sign at any moment sort of thing. Padres would like to meet face to face first?

Hahn said at Soxfest that it was going to be a couple of weeks before there is a decision by Manny. So I guess its going to be a couple of weeks. Maybe longer. We just sit back and wait.

I know, I saw that too. Head scratcher?! Unless they plan on trading some relief away.

I hear you man. I'm outside today at the steel mill. Wearing the layers!

Worst yet, does anyone think Lozano will urge Manny to sit out the season until the offers get better?

The reason I mentioned that was because you really don't see a lot of contracts over 7 or 8 years. There's really only been about a dozen or so? Idk maybe more? Which is something outside the box he might consider. With that in mind, all of the top talent coming up in the system certainly helps those considerations. But you're right. Money is the main consideration.

Yeah that's fair.