steveno89 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 minute ago, soxfan2014 said: 3/45 was the MLBTR prediction. I could see it. Brantley does not have draft pick compensation attached, which is noteworthy to a degree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 minute ago, fathom said: Yeah would be a good complimentary signing but would hope he’s not main acquisition Right, I am fine with Brantley as a stopgap option as we wait for the wave of OF prospects to be ready. But at some point the Sox will need to make splash and sign a star. If they don't, they're never going to be a real WS contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: Believe it all. Just because they could be targeting a bunch of guys doesn't mean they intend on signing them all. Like looking for a corner OF bat, they would obviously grab one and stop pursing others. Off-season talks are always fluid and things are always changing. The problem is their reason to believe we’re actually pursuing Harper, so it would be pretty shocking to make a for al offer for a far lesser option. I don’t buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 16 minutes ago, Chisoxfn said: To me this all depends on the years and money and the bigger plan. Exactly. Next we'll be hearing about the Sox interest in Donaldson. Book it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Just now, Chicago White Sox said: The problem is their reason to believe we’re actually pursuing Harper, so it would be pretty shocking to make a for al offer for a far lesser option. I don’t buy it. Yeah they could easily be being used right now by agents since they have so much payroll flexibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Plot twist: they sign both Harper AND Brantley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: The problem is their reason to believe we’re actually pursuing Harper, so it would be pretty shocking to make a for al offer for a far lesser option. I don’t buy it. I believe everything. It's more fun that way. So in that vein Brantley could be a fall back OF in the likely event Harper doesn't sign with us, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Exactly. Next we'll be hearing about the Sox interest in Donaldson. Book it . "Sox go all in by signing Brantley, Donaldson and Cody Allen!" = the headline Sadly that would excite no one here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I believe everything. It's more fun that way. So in that vein Brantley could be a fall back OF in the likely event Harper doesn't sign with us, You would think that many free agents would wait for Harper/Machado to sign prior to signing themselves^ Teams might feel pressured to react to a division rival making a big move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Whitesox27 said: Plot twist: they sign both Harper AND Brantley Sure then put Harper at 1st base, non tender Avi. ABreu traded. Eloy in LF Brantley in RF, easy peazy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: Plot twist: they sign both Harper AND Brantley Not completely unbelievable. That would tie up about $45-$50 million per, and they can afford that. But signing both would signify going for it, and without adding some pitching there's no way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, steveno89 said: "Sox go all in by signing Brantley, Donaldson and Cody Allen!" = the headline Sadly that would excite no one here How dare you forget bringing back Shields! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, steveno89 said: "Sox go all in by signing Brantley, Donaldson and Cody Allen!" = the headline Sadly that would excite no one here Although not ideal, I wouldn't be terribly disappointed if this happened. It's much better than not doing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 minute ago, steveno89 said: You would think that many free agents would wait for Harper/Machado to sign prior to signing themselves^ Teams might feel pressured to react to a division rival making a big move? Might not be that way . Last year guys kept waiting and waiting until they got scraps. I expect some early signings and the winter meetings to be very robust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: Plot twist: they sign both Harper AND Brantley Eloy Harper Brantley might be the worst defensive OF ever ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 If Brantley is the main acquisition, I would rather they just keep Avi one more season and see if he puts it all together. I know I keep saying this, but the key is to find core guys for 3 years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Brantley's a good player when he plays. But not sure where the 62 win outfit is going with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Just now, soxfan2014 said: Eloy Harper Brantley might be the worst defensive OF ever ha Oh stop, you know one of them would get hurt and Engel would play all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Whitesox27 said: Although not ideal, I wouldn't be terribly disappointed if this happened. It's much better than not doing anything. Yes, and no^ It's something for sure, but we still would be nowhere close to contending with teams like the Yankees, Red Sox and Astros in the AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, steveno89 said: "Sox go all in by signing Brantley, Donaldson and Cody Allen!" = the headline Sadly that would excite no one here Might excite you if it was only the beginning of who they sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: Eloy Harper Brantley might be the worst defensive OF ever ha Not if you move Harper to 1st base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Just now, steveno89 said: Yes, and no^ It's something for sure, but we still would be nowhere close to contending with teams like the Yankees, Red Sox and Astros in the AL We would definitely have some potential trade chips for the summer that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Might excite you if it was only the beginning of who they sign. Figure Brantley gets 3/45, Donaldson 2/42 and Allen 2/16? How much more would you expect them to add after spending $44 million per year on those guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Not if you move Harper to 1st base. No way I am paying a 1B over $300 million^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 His OBP would be more than welcomed on this team, I'll say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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