ChiSoxFanMike

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 02:53 PM) Confirmed, and Sale has demanded a trade I know you're being sarcastic, but Sale really should demand a trade. He doesn't deserve to be on this garbage team any longer.

So is Cespedes to Washington confirmed at this point or do we still have a sliver of a chance?

What happened to the Yoenis Cespedes account that was on here yesterday? It says he's a guest now.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 11:39 AM) Case ya care: Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 45s45 seconds ago George kottaras agrees to minors deal with giants Wasn't he in the minor leagues for the Sox a few years back?

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 12:05 PM) Looking at a Nat's message board and it seems like they are trying to figure out why and how Cespedes fits their team too. They seem like they are cool with it but not ecstatic, just confused LOL. I just took a look at their forum, and holy hell, that entire website is such an eyesore. The layout is terrible.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 11:36 AM) I just want my life back. lol same here. I've been addicted to this forum for a month now.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 11:09 AM) There was a suggestion where they either deal Revere again or play him a few times a week giving the injury plagued Werth more time off. Revere could also get into every game via double switch, pinch hitting, pinch running, defensive sub. Although I don't really know who would leadoff if they signed him and cut Revere's playing time (Murphy? Seems more like a #2 though). Potential Nats lineup: Murphy 2B Rendon 3B Harper RF Cespedes CF Zimmerman 1B Werth LF Ramos C Espinosa SS That's a good lineup, but where is Trea Turner? I thought he was their top prospect?

I'm back in study hall. If something happened now, that would be nice. lol

So...do you guys think all the Nationals news is legit or BS? I tend to believe that they're trying drive the price up on the Mets, but who knows?

The only way I can see the Nationals being interested is if they move one of their outfielders, and I just can't see that happening. Werth is paid too much and would require Washington to eat a lot of his salary in a deal, which they wouldn't do. Revere just got traded to them earlier this offseason, so I can't see them dealing him again. Harper obviously isn't going anywhere. Taylor is still fairly young and has showed flashes of being a solid player at the big league level. Out of those 4, I see Taylor as the most likely candidate to be traded, but I still don't see it as a real possibility. I think Washington's supposed "interest" in Cespedes is to pressure the Mets to force them to pay more for Yo assuming that a deal is close between them.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 08:45 AM) I really have the feeling the White Sox are the only serious bidders out there. QUOTE (TheCut87 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 08:50 AM) Bob nightengale said on mlb network right before I left the house that he expects Cespedes to go to the Nats at they have the best offer out on the table right now....kinda contradicts that NY reporters tweet It's funny how these posts were made 5 minutes apart and yet they completely contradict each other. This entire saga is such a mystery and I just want it to be over.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 08:32 AM) @devinlintaoNY Early morning news: The #Nationals offer is not a good one, #Mets and #WhiteSox could make an offer by day's end. I don't have access to Twitter right now. Is this guy well regarded as far as baseball news goes?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 07:56 PM) What's with being so dramatic on Twitter? You're on Twitter? Never knew. I don't know. I'm just an emotional fan. I love the White Sox more than just about anything and it sucks to see them be cellar dwellers every season. I want change and that starts with Cespedes IMO.

The 3 year thing has been said so many times already that I'm starting to believe it. It wouldn't shock me if our FO is really that delusional.

Eaton Melky Abreu Cespedes Frazier LaRoche Lawrie Navarro Saladino Now THAT is a good lineup.

QUOTE (Yoenis Cespedes @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 05:16 PM) Who is raBBit? That must be you, Jay-Z. What's up boyee! I love you.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 04:36 PM) I just kinda picture it like a boyfriend and girlfriend fighting: Yoenis "What, you dont want to commit to me, Rick?" Rick "I'm not saying that, I just dont want to get to ahead of ourselves right now, you know?" Yoenis "YOU DONT LOVE ME!" Rick "Jesus. Yo, I think you're great. Would I really be here if I wasn't interested?" Yoenis "When can I move my stuff in?" You win the internet for today. Bravo.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 04:28 PM) I thought dramatic was great word choice. What's your gut feeling on the situation? Do you think the Sox will be able to work out something with him or will he go elsewhere? Like I've said before, thank you so much for providing all this insight to Twitter and this forum. I really appreciate you sharing your info with us.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 04:19 PM) Brian Bilek ‏@ChiSoxraBBit 25s25 seconds ago Well I heard back from someone regarding Cespedes and the #WhiteSox are definitely still working on signing him. (1/2) Brian Bilek ‏@ChiSoxraBBit 14s On Cespedes "Talks this week have been dramatic and the terms have been very creative. As of now, options still a sticking point." #WhiteSox

I like that someone just created an account and their username is 'Yoenis Cespedes'. That name is going to be funny if he signs somewhere other than with the Sox.

RABBIT IS ONLINE RIGHT NOW. PLEASE GIVE US GOOD NEWS!!!

I've been gone for 2 hours. Is there anything new happening?

If the camera operator posts news, it must be right! But seriously, I hope he is.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 12:02 PM) raBBit's source(s) cutting him off means that they are in the thick of things. That can really only be taken as a good thing at this point. 100% agreed. I'm assuming that the Sox are in the thick of things right now regarding Cespedes, and they don't want to leak out ANY info to anyone that could ruin the plan.

QUOTE (Sockin @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 11:36 AM) As if there was any doubt, you can ignore "Jake Bauer" and his report. They guy is not who he says he is. How do you know?