witesoxfan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am guessing 80% to the White Sox 10% to the Astros 10% to the field I just don't think the Sox are going to let this guy get away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 This all sounds very promising. Just like it did when I first heard Abreu might be a free agent. Makes too much sense not to be the highest bidder. White Sox have the money, and the big need for a bat like his. Too bad he isn't a lefty bat. But I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (beck72 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 04:38 PM) This all sounds very promising. Just like it did when I first heard Abreu might be a free agent. Makes too much sense not to be the highest bidder. White Sox have the money, and the big need for a bat like his. Too bad he isn't a lefty bat. But I'll take it. Yeah, at this point, it doesn't matter what side he bats on so long as he's good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I saw it in one of the stories threads, but weren't the Reds one of the teams mentioned that were in on him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 04:42 PM) I saw it in one of the stories threads, but weren't the Reds one of the teams mentioned that were in on him? With Votto at 1B, that wouldn't make a heck of a lot of sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 04:42 PM) I saw it in one of the stories threads, but weren't the Reds one of the teams mentioned that were in on him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 NBCsports: Sounds like the White Sox will get Jose Abreu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (ChiSoxFan05 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 04:49 PM) NBCsports: Sounds like the White Sox will get Jose Abreu "I have news: Something sounds like Something." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (ChiSoxFan05 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 04:49 PM) NBCsports: Sounds like the White Sox will get Jose Abreu LOL. Sounds very professional, NBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 04:57 PM) "I have news: Something sounds like Something." NBC Sports: Abreu will sign a contract. We are sure of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/...get-jose-abreu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 04:43 PM) Yeah, Votto point obviously makes it make no sense, I was watching from fringe, looks like Rangers were part of it before he cut it down to 3, just mental lapse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 05:03 PM) Yeah, Votto point obviously makes it make no sense, I was watching from fringe, looks like Rangers were part of it before he cut it down to 3, just mental lapse! Ahhh, that adds up better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Good on you White Sox. Get what could be a legit power bat, won't cost a draft pick, and should be a part of the next White Sox core even if the team likely won't be competitive next season. More smart signings and trades please. Edited October 17, 2013 by DirtySox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 03:16 PM) Depends on how that OPS gets put up. If it is lower in the first half of the year as he figures out MLB, but improves as the season goes along, I'll be OK with that as this is pretty much considered a rebuilding year. If reports are to believed, he'll get the largest contract in franchise history. They need him to hit from day 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 06:27 PM) If reports are to believed, he'll get the largest contract in franchise history. They need him to hit from day 1. If they're looking to put a competitive club on the field next year, you're 100% right. If all your other statements about how the Sox won't be competitive for years are right, then they could live with him putting up 2 years of a sub-.700 OPS as long as he figures it out and hits 40 HR the next couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 05:19 PM) Good on you White Sox. Get what could be a legit power bat, won't cost a draft pick, and should be a part of the next White Sox core even if the team likely won't be competitive next season. More smart signings and trades please. Abreu and Salty/McCann and maybe a couple trades for bats (Trumbo? Lawrie?) would be ideal. Mix that in with the 5 million Sox will have in International money and the #3 pick with early picks in rounds could make a huge difference for this organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 05:31 PM) If they're looking to put a competitive club on the field next year, you're 100% right. If all your other statements about how the Sox won't be competitive for years are right, then they could live with him putting up 2 years of a sub-.700 OPS as long as he figures it out and hits 40 HR the next couple years. Fair enough, but this guy has to make their scouts look good, the sooner the better to help restore faith among the fan base. It's been a while since they were right about a hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 05:33 PM) Abreu and Salty/McCann and maybe a couple trades for bats (Trumbo? Lawrie?) would be ideal. Mix that in with the 5 million Sox will have in International money and the #3 pick with early picks in rounds could make a huge difference for this organization. that would give us a great chance to instantly turn the franchise around ala boston this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockin Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Gammons says the general opinion in baseball is the White Sox over the Astros at $70 mil. https://twitter.com/pgammo/status/390972866965299200 Edited October 17, 2013 by Sockin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 @pgammo: Gist of opinion is white sox over Astros at $70m for Abreu. Boston went above $40m Probably posted already but whatevs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (Sockin @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 05:59 PM) Gammons says the general opinion in baseball is the White Sox over the Astros at $70 mil. https://twitter.com/pgammo/status/390972866965299200 Now I wonder when we can expect a deal. Hope it's the Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 06:04 PM) Now I wonder when we can expect a deal. Hope it's the Sox Someone on twitter said a decision in the next 2 weeks. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (Baron @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 07:07 PM) Someone on twitter said a decision in the next 2 weeks. Hopefully sooner rather than later. I doubt they'd announce this before the Series ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 17, 2013 -> 06:11 PM) I doubt they'd announce this before the Series ends. Yeah that makes sense. Wonder if a deal is in place just wait to announce it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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