Harold's Leg Lift Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, bmags said: They got better...whew though. They weren't close. They aren't close to close. I guess in a narrow white sox framing it's nice that he isn't stacking another team vs. sox, but from a pure baseball view I sure wish he would have chosen the Mariners over the rangers (or obviously, if sox had made play). The Rangers are closer than you think. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if they're this years Mariners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: The Rangers are closer than you think. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if they're this years Mariners. mmm..no I don't buy it. They won't have a 30 game improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, kleedawg said: Its not about the owner's cash flow. Its about how this contracts can cripple the franchise moving forward because they have to pay a guy 35 million a year and he is hurt and sucks and the team is up against the luxury tax. Oh, and the contract is now unmovable. Also, you have to trade off assets because you can't afford to keep your own players because your saddled with albatross contracts. One contarct can't cripple a multi-billion dollar organization but the owners thank you for thinking it can. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: The Rangers are closer than you think. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if they're this years Mariners. I'm still not sure why they decided to trade Gallo when they were going to spend a massive amount of money this off-season to get better. It's not like the Yankees wow'd them with their offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, bmags said: mmm..no I don't buy it. They won't have a 30 game improvement. Don't hurt yourself out on that limb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBallHitDeep_WAYBack Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 2 hours ago, chw42 said: I'm still not sure why they decided to trade Gallo when they were going to spend a massive amount of money this off-season to get better. It's not like the Yankees wow'd them with their offer. Gallo does not like New York. Has many friends w/ Rangers org. He may go back there next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 In case anyone was curious about the White Sox’s supposed interest in Semien, Jeff Passan has the Boras supplied play by play of the teams that were interested in his guys and how things came together. The White Sox never appear in the story even when he is listing the teams that showed a vague interest in Semien at the beginning of November. https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/32821654/how-rangers-mets-blue-jays-mariners-combined-wildest-day-mlb-free-agent-history 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Just now, Balta1701 said: In case anyone was curious about the White Sox’s supposed interest in Semien, Jeff Passan has the Boras supplied play by play of the teams that were interested in his guys and how things came together. The White Sox never appear in the story even when he is listing the teams that showed a vague interest in Semien at the beginning of November. https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/32821654/how-rangers-mets-blue-jays-mariners-combined-wildest-day-mlb-free-agent-history How are the White Sox supposed to sell season tickets if they didn't come in second for these guys? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: How are the White Sox supposed to sell season tickets if they didn't come in second for these guys? Tell Bruce Levine to leak that they are going to, then he leaks that and you've got the requested press even though you show no actual interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Tell Bruce Levine to leak that they are going to, then he leaks that and you've got the requested press even though you show no actual interest. I literally want to meet the person who bought tickets because Bruce Levine said we would talk to Marcus Semien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 The funny thing was it wasn't even clear Bruce heard that about Semien, just that sox were talking with Boras and he guessed it was about Semien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Honestly, all this is one more reason making me wonder just what I am rooting for as a fan. The players aren't tied to their fanbases since they they are just moving around to where their contracts will be best and I have no interest in following, much less rooting for, the owner and his wheeling and dealing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 2 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: I literally want to meet the person who bought tickets because Bruce Levine said we would talk to Marcus Semien. They knew he would be over priced and never joined in the conversation and I'd have to say rightly so but I am not a fan of the large contracts that can hamper a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleedawg Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) levineline is a credible source of information....maybe - if it involves the Cubs. He knows/cares dick about the white sox. He was the douche that said sox fans trashed wrigley causing a delay after A. J. hit a game winning hr in the 9th when we were down to our last strike in 06. All those upset, evil sox fans. Edited December 9, 2021 by kleedawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 11/28/2021 at 5:05 PM, maloney.adam said: We can still have a good offseason, but it’s just frustrating to watch this every year. We act like a small market team in a big city. That's been going for a long time, we need new ownership who will run the White Sox like the big market franchise they are meant to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 11/29/2021 at 11:53 AM, kleedawg said: Its not about the owner's cash flow. Its about how this contracts can cripple the franchise moving forward because they have to pay a guy 35 million a year and he is hurt and sucks and the team is up against the luxury tax. Oh, and the contract is now unmovable. Also, you have to trade off assets because you can't afford to keep your own players because your saddled with albatross contracts. I agree but you will get lots of flack for taking this position. Giving an inordinate amount of the total payroll to one player has never seemed the smart way to build a team to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 He's a great player, but signing a guy for seven years seems silly and dumb nowadays when 33 is ancient for a player much less 38. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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