chw42 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Lol, releasing them would be the worst possible thing the Sox could do. Jay is actually still an upgrade for this team. But I'd rather just give younger guys who actually have a chance at being a part of the next team his at bats assuming our current 25 man is our OD 25 man. He made more sense as a marginal upgrade with Machado manning the hot corner. Alonso is actual legit major leaguer. I am sure the Sox could get a similar prospect to what they gave up (Alex Call) to trade him. I wouldn't be shocked to see that happen. May as well just let Palka DH everyday. Though I suspect we now see Palka in RF most days. The only way this can get worse is if Alex Call turns out to be a good major leaguer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerfieldsixers Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, Flash Tizzle said: On ESPN or Twitter? Id love to hear the national perspective on our misery espn 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Waffleson Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I hope Harper signs with the pirates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, xSouthsider2 said: Basabe's "broken hamate bone" occurred during batting practice. Come on. Batting practice? And they are saying during surgery the "hamate bone will be removed". I would think he "needs" the hamate bone? Are we jinxed to stay in mediocrity forever? Our crack front office and "loyal" big spending owner screw up an idiot proof free agency opportunity and our players get broken bones in batting practice? From wikipedia: It is also a common injury in baseball players. Several professional baseball players have had the bone removed during the course of their careers.[4][5][6][7][8] This condition has been called "Wilson's Wrist".[9] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, Tony said: Alright, be an irrational 12 year old. Go nuts. 2 minutes ago, Tony said: Why is today any different for you? Your only language in this board is hyperbole. Grow the fuck up ur a mod calling people names. I think you should grow up. be better. I'm venting against the club, you're calling people children. Hmm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) dupe Edited February 19, 2019 by chitownsportsfan dupe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, Machado2Sox said: Someone please do a rundown of the mediocre crap Hahn acquired and the total cost. EDIT: I did it... let me know if I missed anyone. Nova - $9 million Alonso - $9 million Herrera - $9 million Colome - $7.325 million Jay - $4 million Almost $40 million in payroll to be “mired in mediocrity” yet again. I'd say you missed James McCann, but he doesn't even qualify as "mediocre crap", does he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, centerfieldsixers said: espn 1000. What’s he saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerfieldsixers Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Passan said he believe the Sox knew he had a 300 million offer on the table. from the start they were told that is where they needed to be. from the beginning he wanted 300 million and sox were not willing to go there. the question was never 7 or 8, but why wasnt it 10. Its an ownership thing. Considering the market , machado would have been perfect. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, EvilJester99 said: The more and more I read Sox comments the more and more pissed off I am getting.. I need some beer. If this had happened Friday imagine all the weekends lost in a blur of alcohol and drugs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: ur a mod calling people names. I think you should grow up. be better. I'm venting against the club, you're calling people children. Hmm. Being a mod exempts him from the personal attack rule. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Remember when White Sox were in on BOTH Harper and Machado in December! HAHAH 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) Hahn claims there is no hard spending limit Sox won’t go........KW 5 minutes later states will can not go above 300 mil, so IMO Harper not happening. Sox fans deserve better, Sox management looks absolutely ridiculous today. Edited February 19, 2019 by Soxfest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 34 minutes ago, GermanSoxFan said: Mariners tried to practically give Encarnacion away and he is twice the hitter Alonso is. He's also paid 2.5x what Alonso is paid, and is signed for an extra season for another $20M. Details and shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Wow I just read a shit ton of posts bashing RH. I for one would like to praise him and his ingenuity. He got creative with his pitch to Machado, brought in family and friends. Loaded the contract with incentives and vesting options. The Sox offer rivaled if not was superior to the Padres offer. Manny wanted the larger guaranteed money, came back to the Sox and allowed them to counter/match the Padres offer, the Sox declined. So RH did every everything within his powers to land Machado. He didnt get the deal done, not bc of his lack of ability etc, but bc JR capped the guaranteed money to below $300 million. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, centerfieldsixers said: Passan said he believe the Sox knew he had a 300 million offer on the table. from the start they were told that is where they needed to be. from the beginning he wanted 300 million and sox were not willing to go there. the question was never 7 or 8, but why wasnt it 10. Its an ownership thing. Considering the market , machado would have been perfect. "would have been" The saddest truth about the saddest team in all the lands. The Sox are a team of "would have beens" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerfieldsixers Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Passan: Sox never conducted themselves as a large market team. Probably a philosophical thing. The Sox should have gone to 300. if you are going after that guy, you need to know what he wants. not what ownership now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSouthsider2 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, whitesoxbrad said: Good for u Do it I live about 350 miles away, so going to a game is a big deal. But I had mlbtv to keep up with my Sox. I showed my displeasure today by canceling the subscription to mlbtv. The woman that took the call actually asked "because of the White Sox?" so I was obviously not the first. Still, Reinsdorf gets his head out and signs Harper I will re subscribe AND come to some games. I know, tough talk because I know the cheapskate will not spend the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, centerfieldsixers said: passan killing Reinsdorf Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 minute ago, centerfieldsixers said: Passan said he believe the Sox knew he had a 300 million offer on the table. from the start they were told that is where they needed to be. from the beginning he wanted 300 million and sox were not willing to go there. the question was never 7 or 8, but why wasnt it 10. Its an ownership thing. Considering the market , machado would have been perfect. Paying $60 million over 2 years to a guy who will be 35/36 is not fun. But that's what you gotta do now. You could also just front-load the contract so it doesn't become as big of a burden down the road. We tried to get cute and it backfired in our face. Now all we have to show for it is 2 1 win players we're paying $13 million for this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 It’s obvious JR needs to sell. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hahn is just spewing shit to try and save face. Be proud we had a competitive offer? Sheesh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, centerfieldsixers said: Passan said he believe the Sox knew he had a 300 million offer on the table. from the start they were told that is where they needed to be. from the beginning he wanted 300 million and sox were not willing to go there. the question was never 7 or 8, but why wasnt it 10. Its an ownership thing. Considering the market , machado would have been perfect. Id love to hear Reinsdorf explain to Hahn the differences between two years on a contract, and how it’ll potentially cripple the team 8 years in the future when such an amount due to inflation wont even seem as high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerfieldsixers Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Passan: Padres were in the whole time on Machado, sound like i read between the lines. sox dicked around and San Diego said here you go this is not good. I been saying get the facts for months.. the only thing i think can save us is Harper. but the more facts I am getting it does not look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Bigsoxhurt35 said: Hahn is just spewing shit to try and save face. Be proud we had a competitive offer? Sheesh The team is based in the third largest city in the country. Not fucking Des Moines, Iowa. It's so goddamn frustrating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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