Dick Allen Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 minute ago, bmags said: I am pro player, but I'm kind of annoyed at the comments about how manny and bryce should have jobs. Making that case for the 100 free agents as a whole? Fair. The pretty decent list of good mlb players signing minor league contracts? Totally fair. But it's not like Bryce and Manny haven't been offered jobs. While I don't think Bryce or Manny are losing any money by waiting and thus keep waiting, I think any player like Moustakas who thought they would have more leverage when machado signs was sorely mistaken. For the mid-level player, I'm not seeing it as clear at all that waiting has benefited them vs taking the first few offers. I read the other day, Boras still has 9 clients who are pretty decent, still unsigned. Playing this game with the big boys has its effect on the others. Corbin was smart. He got big bucks right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 What does this last sentence by Yonder mean? Of course he's going to eventually sign somewhere but is he hinting that he thinks it will be with the Sox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just now, Orlando said: What does this last sentence by Yonder mean? Of course he's going to eventually sign somewhere but is he hinting that he thinks it will be with the Sox? When he eventually signs with a team. I can see the reading too much into every little quote has already started lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Vision Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 With all the tension surrounding leaks this offseason, I kind of expect there to be nothing and then all of a sudden "Machado and White Sox have reached an agreement." I don't think we're going to get any of the usual "talks are progressing" or "sides are optimistic" or anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Orlando said: What does this last sentence by Yonder mean? Of course he's going to eventually sign somewhere but is he hinting that he thinks it will be with the Sox? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 This thread is gonna be awesome today. Too bad I have a huge project due tomorrow. It will take a TON of self control to avoid this thread for at least 30 minute chunks while working on the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: I read the other day, Boras still has 9 clients who are pretty decent, still unsigned. Playing this game with the big boys has its effect on the others. Corbin was smart. He got big bucks right away. Right, teams are often not looking to fill a position at all costs where they'll go down a list. If your player has interest from more than two teams, strike while the iron is hot and get signed, don't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 minute ago, soxfan2014 said: When he eventually signs with a team. I can see the reading too much into every little quote has already started lol I should of said last two sentences: "I think it's all going to get taken care of. We'll just see when it happens." Well duh, no one thinks he wont sign at all. That was my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: When he eventually signs with a team. I can see the reading too much into every little quote has already started lol Yes. It's just Yonder saying he believes Manny will be signing with someone sometime. Hopefully today with the White Sox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Why the heck is this Astros loser weighing in? Worry about your own team! /S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Orlando said: I should of said last two sentences: "I think it's all going to get taken care of. We'll just see when it happens." Well duh, no one thinks he wont sign at all. That was my point. Eh, still reading too much into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) This is kind of off topic so forgive me. Can somebody with better knowledge of the MLBPA contract explain why front loading contracts is essentially not a thing? I understand there is a percentage of total AAV it cannot go above or below but why? I feel like it would be more beneficial to do that with rebuilding teams like the Sox for example. Throw 40 or 50 mil at a guy the first 2 or so years of the contracts life while you suck to lower the hit when you are ready to compete. Edited February 13, 2019 by BackDoorBreach Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerfieldsixers Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 we are becoming the most annoying fan base in America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 minute ago, centerfieldsixers said: we are becoming the most annoying fan base in America This is laughable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, BackDoorBreach said: This is kind of of off topic so forgive me. Can somebody with better knowledge of the MLBPA contract explain why front loading contracts is essentially not a thing? I understand there is a percentage of total AAV it cannot go above or below but why? I feel like it would be more beneficial to do that with rebuilding teams like the Sox for example. Throw 40 or 50 mil at a guy the first 2 or so years of the contracts life while you suck to lower the hit when you are ready to compete. I'd imagine its a time value of money outweighing thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, centerfieldsixers said: we are becoming the most annoying fan base in America Not even close. But a lot of the stuff on this site and on Twitter is pretty eye-roll worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just now, soxfan2014 said: Not even close. But a lot of the stuff on this site and on Twitter is pretty eye-roll worthy. This I can get behind. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, centerfieldsixers said: we are becoming the most annoying fan base in America There's, to be frank, not enough of us for this to be true. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerfieldsixers Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 i know were not even the most annoying fan base in our town. but geez people are freeaking out over a glove, a white sox booty. Some of us are following some ramdon dude from SD or Machado on instagram, instead of checking our 401k, Bank statements, or our kids snapchat. i too got caught up in it. I read to get information cause I want my team to get one of the whales. bottom line is let me know when he signs. i got back to life a while ago. preach on brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurhamStance Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 First time poster, decided to be that guy, if even for one post. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just now, DurhamStance said: First time poster, decided to be that guy, if even for one post. AustinBomb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, DurhamStance said: First time poster, decided to be that guy, if even for one post. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiebs13 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, SoxFanForever said: AustinBomb! 3 minutes ago, DurhamStance said: First time poster, decided to be that guy, if even for one post. his headline photo on twitter is him at Wrigley lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I wish the reporters would leave Jay and Yonder alone. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, mqr said: I'd imagine its a time value of money outweighing thing. I'm not sure to be honest. I just feel like big name free agents would be more appealing if you could do that in certain circumstances. Obviously nothing outrageous like 75 mil year 1, and 20 mil in the following years. But the way I understand the CBA there is not a lot of wiggle room to front load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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