witesoxfan Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I like talking about players we talked about as possible Sox targets ending up somewhere else in PHT. What are your thoughts on this move, Soxtalk? Glad (like I am) that the Sox didn't offer that much for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I am glad we stayed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Yeah, that is a deal I am happy we didn't make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 but the cubs are the clear front runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) Welp. Yeah, I mean, as badly as I wanted him, I didn't want him 5yr/$82m bad. Plus draft pick comp. Edited November 17, 2014 by Eminor3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Ya very happy we stayed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Should be one less suitor for Pablo. Now only if the Red Sox would sign Hanley.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 A lot of money and a lot of years. I don't think many of us would have been happy if the Sox had signed him to such a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I like Martin but that's a lot money. That said, I would love to have him on the Sox and would've have been giving him that type of contract because he is a cornerstone player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'm with the consensus. Glad we stayed away. And lol at the Cubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 So what the **** was the deal with lind? They're trying to save money to spend on overpriced FAs so they're giving away their fairly priced players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I glad for the Sox for being smarter than over paying for Russell I'm glad for the Blue Jays getting their man I'm glad the Blue Jays made it more possible for the Sox to sign Melky I'm glad the cubs lost out on another FA opportunity they set their sights on. The streets are flooding from the tears of weeping cub fans. I just want to thank the Blue Jays and Cardinals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I am kind of shocked. We were told Joe Maddon would attract free agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I bet Toronto doesn't end up regretting this deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 12:27 PM) I am kind of shocked. We were told Joe Maddon would attract free agents. LOL at the Cubs. Money talks. They'll probably overpay on Lester now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 So last I heard Toronto's energy was behind signing Melky. Is this the end of that shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 That's a ton of money for a 32 yr old catcher. Wish Cubs woulda been stuck with a contract like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpd9189 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Russell Martin is a good player but unless it's Posey or Yadi, I wouldn't go crazy on overpaying a catcher. Wasn't a big fan of the McCann signing last year either, catchers bodies tend to break down quicker as well (see Mauer, Joe). Also it doesn't matter who your coach or GM is, it's ALWAYS all about the money. Anyone who thinks different is a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Glad we passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 That'll be a baaaad contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Viciedo for Navarro, done deal. That's a wrap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 03:21 PM) Viciedo for Navarro, done deal. That's a wrap! I'd do that deal. Encarnacion can be the primary DH, Smoak can play first and Tank can play left while getting at bats at DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Yeah good luck with that deal Toronto....I'd be pretty pissed if we signed Martin to that deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I didn't want him nor at that price. But hilarious all we hear about is the Cubs. Then they say they're the clear front runner and boom he's a Blue Jay. Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 03:31 PM) I'd do that deal. Encarnacion can be the primary DH, Smoak can play first and Tank can play left while getting at bats at DH. It does make a bit of sense. Then the Sox go and sign Melky and things suddenly look a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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