ChiSox59 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Bob Sacamano said: I feel like this idea probably went out the window after the Giants signed 3 starters (Wood, Cobb, DeSclafani). Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 22 hours ago, bmags said: MLBPA should try to create some sort of bird rights for players like Abreu. 8+ years on same team and over 34 years old can be re-signed without luxury tax implications. This idea would benefit both the Owners and Players, so it probably won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, oldsox said: This idea would benefit both the Owners and Players, so it probably won't happen. Mostly it would be a win for the fans who don't want to see their franchise players leave, especially in small markets, so yeah, it will never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 17 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Mostly it would be a win for the fans who don't want to see their franchise players leave, especially in small markets, so yeah, it will never happen. Small market teams aren’t in any threat of hitting the luxury tax if they hold onto a player long-term. An exemption from the tax only matters for teams that are close to it. Would matter a ton for the Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, and Mets. This is the first year since the luxury tax existed that it would matter for a the White Sox - A mid-market team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Sign Conforto and Brad Miller (hide his bat when a lefty is on the mound) to platoon at 2B with Leury. Suddenly, left-handed pop is a strength. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/17/2022 at 9:00 AM, Balta1701 said: And when Konerko was 36, they signed him to a 3 year extension. Look, there’s lots of things the white Sox could do. They could just pay the tax for two years. They could let Abreu finish his career elsewhere and start a rookie somewhere. They could trade away a pitcher to clear payroll. They could attach a prospect with Moustakas and move him. I can guess which of those I think the White Sox will do, and I bet they are getting “big board” consideration when any deal where they take on a lot of salary is discussed. Not true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Let the hurt feelings begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 5 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: Let the hurt feelings begin. Best team fit since Yaz. No fucking brainer, really. Fully expect it to happen. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 3:57 PM, ChiSox59 said: Best team fit since Yaz. No fucking brainer, really. Fully expect it to happen. Yep. Grandal made too much sense at the time, and Conforto makes an equal amount of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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