bulokis Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) How much was Michael Jordan’s contract with the Bulls? I think JR is willing to spend just these agents are probably getting ridiculous. Someone’s source said that the FO was getting ? so JR stepping in makes sense Edited January 15, 2019 by bulokis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo8 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 just give manny the money and end this already spring training is soon you dont want to do a bear and have him most of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Question for my fellow baseball minds: If it is to be believed that the Phillies have offered a contract or contracts to Machado. Is it bad or good for us that no terms whatsoever have been leaked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I have heard Lerner and Middleton more throughout this process than Rizzo and MacPhail or other front office guys from those teams. I was under the assumption that he was lock step with the Hahn and Williams on this the whole way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Manny will sign a week before his first opt out takes effect at this point ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, BlackSox13 said: My sourcerers tell me that Peavy44 was brought in as personal advisor to JR to make sure this gets done. I don't know about you guys but I feel a lot better now. You win the internet for today. Bravo. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saufley Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Why do I feel so positive this morning about this process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, timbo8 said: yeah no going to sign both unless you have the space to do which josty nobody does that 600 million together Could the Sox do it? Do they have holes? Do these guys check all boxes? Are they everyday players? Then to me, then answer is, you go all out to sign both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 JR told Scottie Pippen he was going to regret the contract he was about to sign when he signed it and boy did Scottie ever..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Saufley said: Why do I feel so positive this morning about this process? It’s called confirmation bias 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstar Lamar Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Correct me if I'm wrong but I am sure I saw a report at least a month ago and maybe longer that Reinsdorf would be leading all negotiations on these players. I think it was in reference to Harper at the time. JR gets off on negotiating. He always has. He does with the Bulls as well. This is probably his last best chance to sink his teeth into something substantive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 32 minutes ago, oneofthemikes said: Should this make us feel better or worse? Has JR negotiated any contracts lately? I'm not sure that changing the lead negotiator mid-stream makes me feel warm and fuzzy. I'm pretty sure I read that Jerry was going to negotiate the contract when we first learned the Sox were interested. Once it gets down to the nitty gritty he knows quite a few tricks and will use them all . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Saufley said: Why do I feel so positive this morning about this process? Stockholm Syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Mr. Reinsdorf calls up Philly. JR says let me tell you a story Philly. Christmas time and 2 daddys want dolls for their daughter. Only 2 dolls left. One putz tries to buy both dolls for $100. Next guy is pissed off and says I’ll buy both for $200. Bidding goes all the way up to $1000 for frickin dolls. They both end up getting one doll for $500. They could have both had one doll for $50. Gotta go. I have an appointment with a free agent 3rd basemen. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 39 minutes ago, Mbs1969 said: Mr. Reinsdorf is a self made billionaire and arguably the most powerful man in sports. He didn’t get there by accident. He is a shrewd but fair negotiator and admires the same. This isn’t bad development it just shows how big this is. The more JR gets involved, the less likely it is Machado or Harper signs with the Sox. I don't think there's any arguing that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Just now, LittleHurt05 said: The more JR gets involved, the less likely it is Machado or Harper signs with the Sox. I don't think there's any arguing that. Well then there was never a chance in the first place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth G.O.A.T. Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Just now, LittleHurt05 said: The more JR gets involved, the less likely it is Machado or Harper signs with the Sox. I don't think there's any arguing that. JR has been heavily involved in the negotiations the entire time for both Machado and Harper. JR loves the negotiating process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 minute ago, LittleHurt05 said: The more JR gets involved, the less likely it is Machado or Harper signs with the Sox. I don't think there's any arguing that. Maybe Im reading this incorrectly, but are you saying that if JR gets involved the Sox arent getting one? Because Id say the opposite, the only way the Sox sign Machado or Harper is if JR is involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, LittleHurt05 said: The more JR gets involved, the less likely it is Machado or Harper signs with the Sox. I don't think there's any arguing that. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, LittleHurt05 said: The more JR gets involved, the less likely it is Machado or Harper signs with the Sox. I don't think there's any arguing that. I think it's the opposite. I can't see how any owner would not be involved in contract negotiations of this magnitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, LittleHurt05 said: The more JR gets involved, the less likely it is Machado or Harper signs with the Sox. I don't think there's any arguing that. I don't think this is true at all. If anything, JR would have to be involved if the Sox were to sign one of them because he's the guy writing the checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Soxbadger said: Maybe Im reading this incorrectly, but are you saying that if JR gets involved the Sox arent getting one? Because Id say the opposite, the only way the Sox sign Machado or Harper is if JR is involved. This is where I fall. If it didn't involve ownership, this process never got off of the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I think everyone realizes that SoxFest would be mayhem if these guys went elsewhere before. But I'm getting a kick over how awkward those rooms are going to be when both of them are still out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstar Lamar Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 There was no way JR was going to let Boras take negotiations down the path he has seen Boras take with so many other owners in the past. I think he saw Boras as a worthy adversary and relished this opportunity. It isn't surprising the Harper negotiations are at a stalemate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 In the meantime, let's all watch video of YoYo working out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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