ChiSoxFanMike

Thanks guys. I can't wait for the frenzy to start. I think everything will happen much earlier this offseason that it did last year.

When can free agents begin signing with teams? Isn't it 10 days after the conclusion of the World Series?

I'd bring back Abreu and non tender Avi. Although I wouldn't care if Abreu didn't come back either. He's been the best player on the team since he signed here but he deserves an opportunity to play for a winning team and not having his salary on the books also benefits the Sox.

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Hopefully it involves placing a check on the table and telling Machado to write whatever dollar amount he wants on it.

100% agreed. In theory, Reinsdorf has motivation to spend even though he hasn't historically. He's getting up there in years so you'd think that he'd want to put a winning team on the field before he passes.

I truthfully would not give a shit if Adam Engel never played for the Sox again.

Good lord, that lineup would be amazing. And if Moncada were to move to CF (which I'm not opposed to at all), you could even sign a 2nd baseman like Daniel Murphy or Brian Dozier on a short term deal until Madrigal is ready. The possibilities are endless. Now we just have to sit back and pray that some of these ideas come to fruition.

I like Andrew McCutchen as a bridge option assuming he isn't too expensive. He obviously is nowhere as good as he used to be but he's still significantly better than Engel and it wouldn't be a long term commitment. A 2 year deal would be great as he could hold down the fort until one of Rutherford/Basabe/Robert/Walker/Adolfo is ready.

I'm not saying the Sox would be a playoff team next year if they got Machado, but he would make this team so much better. Adding a legit middle of the order bat at a position of need at 3rd base (if he's willing to play there) to this team would be absolutely huge. That doesn't even factor in Eloy, Cease, and hopeful improvement from Moncada, Giolito, Rodon, etc.

It sure would be. I don't think there will be as many teams involved in the bidding as originally thought because of his behavior recently. I'm personally able to overlook his flaws because he is a helluva player. I think it will ultimately come down to money. I would not be surprised at all if he is in a White Sox uniform on Opening Day.

Realistically, who would be in the market for Machado? The Phillies, Yankees, Dodgers, Cardinals, and us? Honestly, I think Machado's antics recently might help us get him.

My gut tells me Harper is going to the Yankees.

I would much rather see Moncada in CF than 3B, but I think it's too early to be having this conversation. Everything will sort itself out assuming both guys are as good as advertised.

I would still take Manny Machado on the Chicago White Sox in a heartbeat.

Then who will?

He'll probably get at least $80 million after last nights performance. I wanted the Sox to be interested in him, but not at that price.

Kershaw, Keuchel, J.A. Happ, Charlie Morton, Nathan Eovaldi...hell, even Hyun Jin Ryu or Wade Miley.

Honestly, I don't know why the Yankees would want Machado. Their offense is already good even without Gregorius. They need a top of the rotation starting pitcher way more than an infielder.

All I know is that before last season, the Sox could have traded Narvaez for a bucket of baseballs and most people would not have cared at all.

Narvaez far exceeded my expectations this past season, but I still believe Collins is the future at the catching position for the Sox. Zavala could also be a factor as well. Part of me thinks holding onto Narvaez would be a good idea to see if 2018 wasn't a fluke, but my gut tells me that they should sell high on him.

I can't believe how many people overvalue Narvaez on here. He had one decent season at the plate and is mediocre at best defensively. I'd trade him for Jon Gray in a heartbeat.

I've also seen people on Twitter in favor of the idea of signing Harper and then trading for Eugenio Suarez to fill the hole at 3rd base. That would be interesting.

I do like the idea of Jon Gray if the price is reasonable. His peripherals have actually been pretty good and he's still under team control for awhile. I don't know who the Sox should give up for him though.

I don't see the point in spending big money on a starting pitcher right now. Rodon, Lopez, and Giolito should all get more time to prove themselves. Cease will be up later in the season and Kopech will be back in 2020. That's why I suggested Cahill and Shields. Low risk, short term guys that will just keep the seat warm for now. If we get to the point in a couple years where there is a glaring hole in the rotation, then I'm all for signing an elite starter. But not now.