yesterday333 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Haha this thread is gonna blow up when everybody gets back to work from their lunch break... Edit from mod: here is a nice summary On 1/3/2019 at 12:45 PM, Jose Abreu said: I'm gonna try to summarize today's rumors, both for my sanity and for those who are catching up: -A respected Dodgers reporter said that he heard from a friend of Machado that he is considering signing with the White Sox -Bucket re-appeared and said that the Sox feel really good about their chances with Harper and that the Cubs aren't a threat -Nightengale reported that the Sox have offered Machado a contract and are still in contact with Harper -WhiteSoxDave reported that the Sox chances with Machado are "good", "great", and "fantastic" between 2 blog posts and predicted that he signs with us within the next 5 days Did I miss anything significant? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Jose Abreu said: Confused as to what the Sox are gaining by leaking that to Bob Probably wrapping up a contract with Harper as we speak. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 With no "official" offers to Harper or seemingly Machado before today, I wonder what this means. They clearly were talking about dollars with both guys. They haven't spent 2 weeks detailing the best place in the city to get Italian beef. So, does the fact that the Sox are "official" now mean that they have hammered out the details and are expecting Manny to sign? At very least, we're finally ready for the Endgame thread title to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 GET IT DONE RICK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: Confused as to what the Sox are gaining by leaking that to Bob Manny’s side leaks it so others offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Heads22 said: Cool, we know how to twitter You're clearly the worst at it though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Just now, fathom said: Manny’s side leaks it so others offer? Perhaps but how would they know where we stand with Harper? In reference to the second part of the tweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Gload Fan Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Can I just say, that even tho absolutely nothing is finalized, just having SOMETHING positive is making life more bearable lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 On whitesoxdave's blog: https://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/white-sox-make-formal-offer-to-manny-machado-per-bob-nightengale Quote Stay tuned, the Hot Stove just got kicked into hyperdrive. Machado signs a contract within the next 5 days, and my money is on the White Sox – book it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, fathom said: Manny’s side leaks it so others offer? Maybe, but isn't Nightengale the one who has always been Kenny's mouthpiece? If so, him putting this out there might potentially hurt the Sox's position with Machado and jeopardize his contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Just now, Heads22 said: On whitesoxdave's blog: So we're getting Harper and Machado? That's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockin Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Dave says he thinks Machado is signing within the next 5 days and with the Sox. https://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/white-sox-make-formal-offer-to-manny-machado-per-bob-nightengale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 So on one hand we had a tweet yesterday saying we have offered only 7 year contracts and then today we have a tweet saying we haven't offered a contract to Harper? Maybe I'm not analyzing the necessary details of what a 'formal' offer is and such, but this seems idiotic. This gamesmanship of leaked tweets and such is at the height of ridiculousness. I'd hope that players, agents, and front office people are much smarter and honest than to be swayed by leaks like this. It's hilariously simple-minded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fathom Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 looks like my kids will be playing video games today 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 5 more days of this fml 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Heads22 said: On whitesoxdave's blog: https://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/white-sox-make-formal-offer-to-manny-machado-per-bob-nightengale This plus Bucket... #HARPCHADO2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, joesaiditstrue said: 5 more days of this fml At least it seems more positive right now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 because let's make another mega thread amirite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwood5892 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 So Nightengale says the Sox have officially offered a contract and another writer (Morsi or Stark?) says the Yanks and Phillies are focusing on the bullpen this week. Can I put two and two together and proceed to get an erection? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, iWiN4PreP said: So on one hand we had a tweet yesterday saying we have offered only 7 year contracts and then today we have a tweet saying we haven't offered a contract to Harper? Maybe I'm not analyzing the necessary details of what a 'formal' offer is and such, but this seems idiotic. This gamesmanship of leaked tweets and such is at the height of ridiculousness. I'd hope that players, agents, and front office people are much smarter and honest than to be swayed by leaks like this. It's hilariously simple-minded. Yeah, I think we don't know what constitutes are formal or official contract offer. Clearly the Sox are talking about money with both of these guys. Maybe they don't "officially" offer a contract until they have hammered out all the details, and it's basically take-it-or-leave-it from there? As for the 7 year thing, the report was that the Sox were absolutely set against it (and I don't believe that report). But we don't know if their offer to Machado is more than 7 years, assuming that we have actually offered him now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockin Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Just now, Quin said: This plus Bucket... #HARPCHADO2019 WAS BUCKET HERE?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Just now, elwood5892 said: So Nightengale says the Sox have officially offered a contract and another writer (Morsi or Stark?) says the Yanks and Phillies are focusing on the bullpen this week. Can I put two and two together and proceed to get an erection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Just now, elwood5892 said: So Nightengale says the Sox have officially offered a contract and another writer (Morsi or Stark?) says the Yanks and Phillies are focusing on the bullpen this week. Can I put two and two together and proceed to get an erection? Hopefully. Been walking around the office at half mast all day. It's time to let 'er fly. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, elwood5892 said: So Nightengale says the Sox have officially offered a contract and another writer (Morsi or Stark?) says the Yanks and Phillies are focusing on the bullpen this week. Can I put two and two together and proceed to get an erection? Phillies just signed DRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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