shipps Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 24 minutes ago, ron883 said: Any bold claims that turn out to be false should result in Swift and powerful moderator action from here on out. You heard it here first Mods. Get the ban stick ready SS2k5 Are you a grown up person? 2 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mbs1969 said: I’m the most optimistic guy and have no reason not to be but ... no way it’s both. For these reasons: Reinsdorf is trying to build value of franchise for his family and investors. Saddling franchise with both does not do that. And Chris Sale is a FA next year. Chris Sale will get just as large of a contract (on an AAV basis) and would be far more riskier. Don’t see how that’s any different than signing Harper & Machado this offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hopefully this doesn't take until the Ides of March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, South Side Fireworks Man said: Swap Machado and Harper, and Jay and Moncada and we're good to go. Yup. Moncada has said in the past he likes seeing pitches with other hitters to gauge what the pitcher is doing. Hopefully Sox bat him lower in the lineup (not all the way down to 8th, but maybe in the 6th-7th hole. Best case maybe 2nd spot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 minute ago, SoxAce said: Yup. Moncada has said in the past he likes seeing pitches with other hitters to gauge what the pitcher is doing. Hopefully Sox bat him lower in the lineup (not all the way down to 8th, but maybe in the 6th-7th hole. Best case maybe 2nd spot). Wasn't here a big feature last year about how Moncada wants to hit lead off ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Let's go with 1. Jon Jay/Moncada 2. Harper 3. Machado 4. Abreu 5. Eloy 6. Moncada/Jay (if jay, move down) 7. Alonso 8. Castillo 9. Anderson Moncada struggled against a certain type of pitcher (left or right I forgot) last year big time and had to be switched in the batting order due to that. So reflect it with my BO. Harper needs the 2-hole since his OBP is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Waffleson Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, Mbs1969 said: I’m the most optimistic guy and have no reason not to be but ... no way it’s both. For these reasons: Reinsdorf is trying to build value of franchise for his family and investors. Saddling franchise with both does not do that. And Chris Sale is a FA next year. Chris Sale will not resign with us. quote me . Ill eat it if it happens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, Mbs1969 said: I’m the most optimistic guy and have no reason not to be but ... no way it’s both. For these reasons: Reinsdorf is trying to build value of franchise for his family and investors. Saddling franchise with both does not do that. And Chris Sale is a FA next year. I’m not sure adding two superstars in their primes “saddles” them. The franchise is in Chicago, not Miami. If they were to get both below market, build up television ratings, season ticket sales, and reach the postseason consistently, would that devalue the franchise? Do we believe it would be difficult to move these players in 3-4 years with 4-5 years on their deals? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbs1969 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ben Waffleson said: Chris Sale will not resign with us. quote me . Ill eat it if it happens What are you going to eat ? Don’t be so sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Waffleson Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mbs1969 said: What are you going to eat ? Don’t be so sure. Idk ill come over and whatever you make is cool with me 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Regardless if the Sox get both whales or just one, I think Moncada should hit in front of them. He'll get more good pitches to hit if Machado, Harper, or both is hitting behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 FYI, this guy was one of the first to mention the Padres being in on Machado. Here are the contract figures he's heard: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Waffleson Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, fathom said: FYI, this guy was one of the first to mention the Padres being in on Machado. Here are the contract figures he's heard: Maybe itll stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 minute ago, fathom said: FYI, this guy was one of the first to mention the Padres being in on Machado. Here are the contract figures he's heard: He's a New York guy correct? He's saying Yankees and Padres are final two teams and makes it seem Manny will go to NY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, fathom said: FYI, this guy was one of the first to mention the Padres being in on Machado. Here are the contract figures he's heard: Except he isn’t including any offer from the Sox. Which does exist and is at least being considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, fathom said: FYI, this guy was one of the first to mention the Padres being in on Machado. Here are the contract figures he's heard: Well the Sox could and certainly should top any of those offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, shipps said: Except he isn’t including any offer from the Sox. Which does exist and is at least being considered. Yep and this leads me to think that at least to some extent, Morales is full of shit. Had he included the Sox and their rumored offer I might buy into this more. Meh, grain of salt just like the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) Going to be nice taking a break from this while being in Nashville the next 3 days. Edited February 15, 2019 by soxfan2014 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwood5892 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, fathom said: FYI, this guy was one of the first to mention the Padres being in on Machado. Here are the contract figures he's heard: I’m sure that a guy with 300 followers has contract details including opt outs before literally everyone else. If he had anything “right” about San Diego it was because some of the poop he slung at the wall stuck. Looking at his timeline doesn’t make me think otherwise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, fathom said: FYI, this guy was one of the first to mention the Padres being in on Machado. Here are the contract figures he's heard: If this is true, that means the Sox offer has to be bigger than that to be still leading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I'm just adding information that's out there, but this article on mlb.com contains this quote: There's belief that a Padres offer for Machado would likely top those of the other contenders. https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/manny-machado-being-courted-by-padres/c-303972722 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Are we just assuming the Sox offer is the highest right now? Is there any smoke that says otherwise? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, shipps said: Are you a grown up person? I'm of legal age if that's what you're asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Fathom, you are depressing me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Just take everything (posivite or negative) with a huge grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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