hogan873 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, HakunaMachado said: Does the Phillies shift to Harper mean he sorta picked us to try to finalize with? One can hope. Regardless, I'm sure there are loads of negotiations happening right now that we're not aware of. Hopefully the Sox are working on finalizing a deal with Machado, but I just have a bad feeling this is going to stretch out for another couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 28 minutes ago, HakunaMachado said: Does the Phillies shift to Harper mean he sorta picked us to try to finalize with? I guess Machado could have told the Phillies he prefers Chicago to them, but that would hurt his negotiating leverage with the Sox. The Phillies could have changed direction intentionally to focus more on Harper, but that could also be a tactic to try and put more pressure on Machado to make a decision. At this point I don’t think anyone really truely knows what’s going on other than the players, the agents, and the front offices. This is all just so tiring to try and figure out. The negotiations are like a Mexican standoff where nobody wants to give in. Patience literally is a fucking virtue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, hogan873 said: The amount of disinformation, planted tweets, and speculation is dizzying. I understand that Harper and Machado are two of the biggest free agents ever (and at the same time), but something's got to give soon. It really sounds like there are only two serious suitors for Machado and maybe three for Harper, with the Sox being in on both. Hearing that this may drag into February is very frustrating. I hope that isn't true, but I'm beginning to think it might be. I would think these teams want to get these deals done so that they can move on to other deals and start getting their team set. I'm certain the Sox want to make another move or two, especially if they sign one of these guys. The entire free agent market is at a virtual standstill with these guys not signed. I still think something happens sooner rather than later with Machado. Waiting forever isn’t a viable strategy for both given the limited number of suitors and Manny has more to lose IMO if the Sox or Phillies exited his market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: I guess Machado could have told the Phillies he prefers Chicago to them, but that would hurt his negotiating leverage with the Sox. The Phillies could have changed direction intentionally to focus more on Harper, but that could also be a tactic to try and put more pressure on Machado to make a decision. At this point I don’t think anyone really truely knows what’s going on other than the players, the agents, and the front offices. This is all just so tiring to try and figure out. The negotiations are like a Mexican standoff where nobody wants to give in. Patience literally is a fucking virtue. Yeah doesn't make sense to hurt his leverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toasty Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 42 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: Any reason why we should believe that guy? Not sure. He also tweeted this yesterday, so he seems to have an imagination Note... Twitter link embedding doesn't like me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, toasty said: Not sure. He also tweeted this yesterday, so he seems to have an imagination https://twitter.com/PFL_BSommermann/status/1085364201093255170 Note... Twitter link embedding doesn't like me Yeah that is a stupid amount of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 The definition of insanity is how often I check this thread for something new but all I find is the exact same info from the previous day. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: Yeah that is a stupid amount of money. It is also stupid to assume that Harper would get 125 million more total contract. Lozano would be the laughing stock of agents. Edited January 16, 2019 by EloyJenkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FT35 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Weren’t there multiple FA signings that went into February last year? (JD Martizez et al?) Caused Boras to go on his rant about tanking teams being bad for baseball and the free agent market...he’s gonna play his games with these GMs and Harper is the perfect hand to play his cards with. Especially since the GMs in the running are coming off tanks/rebuilds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 hour ago, The Beast said: I really don’t get this. With all of the talk of “he should be signed next week” and the amount of teams involved, why would it take even longer when position players report almost a month from now? Because they aren't happy with the ifferscand are waiting for one of the GMs to blink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, ptatc said: Because they aren't happy with the ifferscand are waiting for one of the GMs to blink. Did you eat too many hamberders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 36 minutes ago, toasty said: Not sure. He also tweeted this yesterday, so he seems to have an imagination Note... Twitter link embedding doesn't like me FIFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 42 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: I still think something happens sooner rather than later with Machado. Waiting forever isn’t a viable strategy for both given the limited number of suitors and Manny has more to lose IMO if the Sox or Phillies exited his market. But aren’t a lot more Machado suitors likely if the bidding is in the $250 million range rather than the $325-350 for Harper? Who else can afford Harper, realistically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FT35 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, caulfield12 said: But aren’t a lot more Machado suitors likely if the bidding is in the $250 million range rather than the $325-350 for Harper? Who else can afford Harper, realistically? I think the only reason Machado's supposed $250 million offer looks "small" is because it's apparently for only 7-8 years. Add the 2-3 additional years in on that like Harper's 10-year and you're well over $300 million as well...and that's what boxes the other teams out--the average yearly cost to acquire him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, FT35 said: I think the only reason Machado's supposed $250 million offer looks "small" is because it's apparently for only 7-8 years. Add the 2-3 additional years in on that like Harper's 10-year and you're well over $300 million as well...and that's what boxes the other teams out--the average yearly cost to acquire him. In other words, a Boras client would never sign for fewer total years if more were available? And yet the common assumption is Harper will be the first one who needs to change positions...Harper to 1B, where his value is nearly bat only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 22 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: But aren’t a lot more Machado suitors likely if the bidding is in the $250 million range rather than the $325-350 for Harper? Who else can afford Harper, realistically? Because I think it’s much easier to convince an owner to go over budget & make a big splash on a mega-star like Bryce than it is for a guy with Manny’s baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacock Wrestler Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Who's ready for another day of ups and downs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Because I think it’s much easier to convince an owner to go over budget & make a big splash on a mega-star like Bryce than it is for a guy with Manny’s baggage. Also, Harper is the most popular player in baseball and is a ratings and attendance machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Because I think it’s much easier to convince an owner to go over budget & make a big splash on a mega-star like Bryce than it is for a guy with Manny’s baggage. And yet the White Sox seem to have drilled down on the “value” contract from the very beginning...the real question is what teams other than the Sox and Phillies can actually afford to pay Harper what he believes he’s worth (especially if the White Sox drop out of negotiations)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Peacock Wrestler said: Who's ready for another day of ups and downs? For all we know, no one from Manny's camp will even speak to anyone from the White Sox, Phillies or any other MLB team today, and there still will be about 30 twists and turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shago Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Wonder if they've properly sold the Chicago media market / commercial opportunities during/after sports.... Hey guys!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacock Wrestler Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, shago said: Wonder if they've properly sold the Chicago media market / commercial opportunities during/after sports.... Hey guys!: Did Hahn tell Machado he'll throw in a free bottle of Nugenix if he signs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: Also, Harper is the most popular player in baseball and is a ratings and attendance machine. Exactly, he isn’t just a baseball move and Boras is trying to sell owners on the intangibles Harper brings to the table & how he can potentially transform a franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shago Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Just now, Peacock Wrestler said: Did Hahn tell Machado he'll throw in a free bottle of Nugenix if he signs? … wash it down with a can of ZizZazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacock Wrestler Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Just now, shago said: … wash it down with a can of ZizZazz And when day is over treat yourself to some Big Hurt Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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