shipps Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Leonard Zelig said: Manny fills a position of need much better than Harper does. I guess but the Sox need a super star. They don’t have one. Haven’t had one since Sale. Either guy they need equally as bad imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 1 minute ago, shipps said: I guess but the Sox need a super star. They don’t have one. Haven’t had one since Sale. Either guy they need equally as bad imo. Curious why you think that. I couldn't care less if anybody knows a White Sox player's name if they are winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/manny-machado-sweepstakes-are-set-for-phillies-win If you want to get really annoyed with Phils’ writers for thinking we are only capable of offering $175...lol. See, it’s working, other teams are getting overconfident! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Leonard Zelig said: Curious why you think that. I couldn't care less if anybody knows a White Sox player's name if they are winning. We managed without in 2005...but it’s harder to imagine in this day and age with superteams like the Red Sox, Yankees and Astros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Leonard Zelig said: Curious why you think that. I couldn't care less if anybody knows a White Sox player's name if they are winning. Chances are among the young talent the Sox have in house there isn’t that bat available to protect and pair with Jimenez. There are some great prospects to fill up that lineup, just not that generational talent like MM or Harper that can really transform the future of this group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leonard Zelig Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: We managed without in 2005...but it’s harder to imagine in this day and age with superteams like the Red Sox, Yankees and Astros. There weren't superteams in 2005? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiSox Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 14 minutes ago, Lillian said: That scenario has crossed my mind, but it just seems like an awful lot of money and effort to expend on a misdirection. That would be quite a complex strategy. Most importantly, what would they be gaining by such a tactic? Would all of these overtures toward Machado be to simply convince Boras and his client, that they aren't really interested in acquiring him, because they prefer Machado? Simplest explanation for this is that they want both. I do not buy for one single second that the Harper market is less active than the Machado one. We are just not witnessing as much movement ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, Leonard Zelig said: There weren't superteams in 2005? Not to this extent. You also didn’t start those years with almost half the teams in the AL not actively trying to win. There was a lot more balance and parity, overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Maybe Machado 8/$280 and Harper 2/$100 or something like that. Phils may offer that to Harp then can go after Trout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 This is Cashman saying how likely he is to pay anything approaching market rate for Manny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 almost to page 420! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, TitoMB345 said: almost to page 420! Should be an interesting thread ritle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I think the Rockies will extend or re-sign Arenado. I think there is a high chance of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, TitoMB345 said: almost to page 420! Contrary to popular belief, it will not be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaPG Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Nolans such a stud though. Love watching that guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, IowaPG said: Nolans such a stud though. Love watching that guy Even then, he’s older, has the lesser road splits and his personality might not be a perfect fit in NYC. The last three years, 830 vs. 1.057 away vs. road OPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Even then, he’s older, has the lesser road splits and his personality might not be a perfect fit in NYC. The last three years, 830 vs. 1.057 away vs. road OPS. Interesting thing I heard listening to the mlb statcast podcast is that most Rockies hitters actually have much better road splits when they leave the Rockies. So basically Rockies players aren't as good as their home splits make you think, but they are also much better than their road splits would make you think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Why would the Rockies trade Arenado after winning 91 games and making the playoffs last year? The Rockies, unlike Baltimore, have two third base prospects to fall back after the '19 if the Rockies can't extend Arenado. I think the Rockes keep Arenado and make another playoff run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Even then, he’s older, has the lesser road splits and his personality might not be a perfect fit in NYC. The last three years, 830 vs. 1.057 away vs. road OPS. Nolan would be a great fit personality wise with Judge and Stanton. Manny is the one who I think would be a bad fit, attitude-wise, in NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Worth mentioning is they are currently at stalemate about his salary for next year. Rockies third baseman seeking $30M; club figure is $24M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smellysox Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 53 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: This is Cashman saying how likely he is to pay anything approaching market rate for Manny. Yeah, and it could backfire on them. I hope Colorado extends him in the middle of the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Just now, Heads22 said: Cool, but he already said that. Others have said it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, daggins said: Cool, but he already said that. Others have said it too. He's rapidly approaching Dan Clark territory... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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