Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 minute ago, SoCalChiSox said: But what's the point if they aren't going to use the savings in a meaningful* way? *And by meaningful, I mean using it in a way other that stuffing JRs pocket or spending it on multiple scrubs instead of one legit good player. Yeah, if we aren't going to spend his money anyways, I'd rather just fucking keep him lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 This makes me more nervous than anything else so far this off season. When the Sox hand-picked media starts pointing out how high payroll is, that probably isn't a good sign. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Just now, southsider2k5 said: This makes me more nervous than anything else so far this off season. When the Sox hand-picked media starts pointing out how high payroll is, that probably isn't a good sign. When you have Jake Burger at 2B depth clearly your roster is complete. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: This makes me more nervous than anything else so far this off season. When the Sox hand-picked media starts pointing out how high payroll is, that probably isn't a good sign. We’re really going into the season with only 2 legitimate defensive outfielders on the roster. That’s so White Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Just now, chetkincaid said: We’re really going into the season with only 2 legitimate defensive outfielders on the roster. That’s so White Sox. And one of them is made of glass so more like 1.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 (edited) Joc Pederson cmon down! You are the next contestant on the price is right. Edited March 15, 2022 by maloney.adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Just now, chetkincaid said: We’re really going into the season with only 2 legitimate defensive outfielders on the roster. That’s so White Sox. and 0 improvements from 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 minute ago, chetkincaid said: We’re really going into the season with only 2 legitimate defensive outfielders on the roster. That’s so White Sox. Don’t worry, they’re both always healthy also 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Kris bryant 4yrs 80 mill, is that too low or too high? Just curious on others thoughts for what his contract will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Just now, iWiN4PreP said: Kris bryant 4yrs 80 mill, is that too low or too high? Just curious on others thoughts for what his contract will be way low I'd think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Just now, southsider2k5 said: He on that Bobby Bonilla plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 minute ago, iWiN4PreP said: Kris bryant 4yrs 80 mill, is that too low or too high? Just curious on others thoughts for what his contract will be If it happens, that is the steal of the offseason IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 minute ago, iWiN4PreP said: Kris bryant 4yrs 80 mill, is that too low or too high? Just curious on others thoughts for what his contract will be Way too low. I think he's gonna get 100+ million easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 minute ago, iWiN4PreP said: Kris bryant 4yrs 80 mill, is that too low or too high? Just curious on others thoughts for what his contract will be I think he would take a high AAV 1 year deal before accepting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Why don't the Sox just offer him 2 years 60 million with an opt out, boom, done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: I think he would take a high AAV 1 year deal before accepting that. If the story about the Mets being out there at 1/30 is true, he would take that first, unless he knows something about his body that the rest of us do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: This makes me more nervous than anything else so far this off season. When the Sox hand-picked media starts pointing out how high payroll is, that probably isn't a good sign. If I were Scott Merkin, I'd be pissed that the club isn't sticking to its side of the bargain. The way this transactional relationship is supposed to work is that he makes excuses for them, butters them up, sucks them off and finds creative ways to twist himself into a pretzel in order to justify all their moves and in exchange for him constantly putting lipstick on a pig he is supposed to get some scoops, but I don't see Merkin getting that many scoops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Just now, SoCalChiSox said: If I were Scott Merkin, I'd be pissed that the club isn't sticking to its side of the bargain. The way this transactional relationship is supposed to work is that he makes excuses for them, butters them up, sucks them off and finds creative ways to twist himself into a pretzel in order to justify all their moves and in exchange for him constantly putting lipstick on a pig he is supposed to get some scoops, but I don't see Merkin getting that many scoops. Scott Merkin knows that being in the teams good graces is worth more than his personal opinion on the matter. It is the case with pretty much all of the Chicago sports media currently on day to day assignments with teams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Why don't the Sox just offer him 2 years 60 million with an opt out, boom, done deal. Because they're only $18 million under the tax line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Just now, DirtySox said: I had a feeling that was going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Scott Merkin knows that being in the teams good graces is worth more than his personal opinion on the matter. It is the case with pretty much all of the Chicago sports media currently on day to day assignments with teams. Only guy that isn't is maybe Cowley and he's a POS so I don't trust any of what he says. I wish Chicago had more non mouthpiece types that aren't Joe. Fegan is great but he's a mouthpiece for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Balta1701 said: Because they're only $18 million under the tax line. What if they just bought out Kimbrel? Does some of that get written off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Just now, DirtySox said: Wow...they really didn't want to keep Freeman. This deal goes until Olson is 35. Freeman wanting that 6th year would have put him at 37 at the end of his deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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