Sockin Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Tony said: This makes it all the more painful if he ends up with the Cubs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 On 11/15/2018 at 10:44 AM, Sockin said: This makes it all the more painful if he ends up with the Cubs. He won't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Harper is coming to the Sox. I've never been more confident about it than I am right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Just now, Whitesox27 said: Harper is coming to the Sox. I've never been more confident about it than I am right now. Really? Because of a TMZ post? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: Harper is coming to the Sox. I've never been more confident about it than I am right now. Yes, and he will look like Pablo Sandoval in about 6 months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 He's gonna be a Philly and on opening day he's gonna slam 5 cheesesteaks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Dick Allen said: Yes, and he will look like Pablo Sandoval in about 6 months. THE FIRST BAD THING EVER TO HAPPEN BECAUSE OF DEEP DISH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 17 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: Really? Because of a TMZ post? Yes, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) Harper just looks like a natural fit in a Sox uniform. At this point, I’m hoping the Phillies prioritize Machado and leave us as the favorites for Bryce. Outside of Philly, I’m not sure there is a bigger threat to sign him than us. Edited November 15, 2018 by Chicago White Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: We should be able to produce a $150M payroll with ease after all this national TV money. Just now, Chicago White Sox said: Harper just looks like a natural fit in a Sox uniform. At this point, I’m hoping the Phillies prioritize Machado and leave us as the favorites for Bryce. Outside of Philly, I’m not sure there a bigger threat to sign him than us. The Nats. They were willing to go to $300 million. So, if the time game where it looked like he was leaving town, I would expect a better effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Jose Abreu said: Finally, The Cell's highly ranked food placement amongst stadiums comes into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Dick Allen said: The Nats. They were willing to go to $300 million. So, if the time game where it looked like he was leaving town, I would expect a better effort. $300 million with zero opt-outs isn't a serious offer IMO. It's more of a "hey look, we tried" thing for the fanbase, as he obviously wouldn't accept a deal without any opt-outs unless the total money was outrageous 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: $300 million with zero opt-outs isn't a serious offer IMO. It's more of a "hey look, we tried" thing for the fanbase, as he obviously wouldn't accept a deal without any opt-outs unless the total money was outrageous It's a start. They knew unless their offer was nuts, he was going to be a free agent. They can wait. They have the most to lose, and have worked well with Boras previously. Apparently one issue Harper had with it was not the lack of opt outs, but the lack of a no trade. Edited November 15, 2018 by Dick Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: $300 million with zero opt-outs isn't a serious offer IMO. It's more of a "hey look, we tried" thing for the fanbase, as he obviously wouldn't accept a deal without any opt-outs unless the total money was outrageous Their OF is full anyway with Robles and Soto having their first full seasons next year. They're both studly, so that would lessen the sting a lot for Nats fans anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said: Their OF is full anyway with Robles and Soto having their first full seasons next year. They're both studly, so that would lessen the sting a lot for Nats fans anyway. Also worth noting - the Nats payroll was $180 million to start the year last year during a rough year. Right now, without Harper, they already have $160 million-ish committed for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Balta1701 said: Also worth noting - the Nats payroll was $180 million to start the year last year during a rough year. Right now, without Harper, they already have $160 million-ish committed for next year. Also, if Soto and Robles are as good as most think they are they won't miss him much anyway, and that money could be used to shore up their bullpen and rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Just now, Jack Parkman said: Also, if Soto and Robles are as good as most think they are they won't miss him much anyway, and that money could be used to shore up their bullpen and rotation. Or they could trade someone to shore that up. Losing Harper would be a blow, especially with ownership with very deep pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 It is for those reasons about the Nats that I think the White Sox are one of 2 serious contenders. However I'd guess that the Phillies have around a 50% chance while we're closer to 25%, with the other 25% being the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 28 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: It is for those reasons about the Nats that I think the White Sox are one of 2 serious contenders. However I'd guess that the Phillies have around a 50% chance while we're closer to 25%, with the other 25% being the field. I’d put Harper’s odds at: Phillies = 50% White Sox = 30% Field = 20% I’d put Machado’s odds at: Phillies = 40% Yankees = 30% White Sox = 20% Field = 10% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) Quote @georgeofman: While the Sox are serious about Harper and Machado, a more realistic option could be Yasmani Grandal. @WBBMNewsradio Edited November 15, 2018 by Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Just now, Orlando said: @georgeofman: While the Sox are serious about Harper and Machado, a more realistic option could be Yasmani Grandal. @WBBMNewsradio Sorry Ofman, but the Sox aren’t giving up their 2nd round pick for an over 30 year old catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Just now, Orlando said: @georgeofman: While the Sox are serious about Harper and Machado, a more realistic option could be Yasmani Grandal. @WBBMNewsradio I can confidently say that as Sox fans, we would hate Grandal (and yes SS2K, I hate everyone on the Sox). I do know the Sox liked him as a prospect coming out of college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Orlando said: Grandal yuckmani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Grandal is terrible hitting against LHP, and so is Narvaez. Going after him would make no sense honestly, as I'd rather just go with Castillo/Narvaez. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I would really hate a White Sox off-season headlined by the signing of Yasmani Grandal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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