fathom Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 BTW, Cespedes and Dusty could be a horrible combination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I haven't seen anything about the Nats as a front runner. They seem to be popular right now but that could be by design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:23 AM) Who's gonna take Werth and that terrible contract? I think they trade Revere or make him a 4th outfielder while still getting him into games almost every day (keep in mind Werth isn't the picture of health these days). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Seems like they are the only ones who have made an offer so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:17 AM) If they dont sign Cespedes I would think its because he received a bigger deal than even Upton got. The Sox just misjudged the market and thought these guys were going to have less teams that needed them along with coming down to their price range. It was terrible judgement. As I stated numerous times this is poor management if that is the case. This is not a retail store. If the deal for Cespedes is " a good deal" other teams will catch wind of this becasue it is a good deal and drive up the price. Teams do not necessarily bid against themselves they offer an amount to end the process. The cubs offered a bid that was greater tahn what any other team would offer especially with the buyouts and the deal was done. The White Sox appear to be holding out hope that no other team can use Cespedes and he will agree to give them the deal that Sale and Quintana did. Who knows maybe there is a deal to bring Jayson Werth home to Illinois on a buy low deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 11:23 AM) Echo your guys sentiments here. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmooncreeping Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:25 AM) Rosenthal, Nightengale, & now Mirosi. Rosenthal didn't say anyone was a frontrunner. Morosi basically retweeted Rosenthal. Nightengale said what he said, but he has also been parroting the 3 year limit thing and no one believes that. Not saying the Nats won't end up with Cespedes, but I don't see them as being a clear favorite necessarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 12:27 PM) Supposedly on MLB network He was talking from the MLB Owners meeting down in Miami this morning around 820ish and mentioned the Nats as the front runners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Again, if the Nats work out a trade, who would go? Do they trade Revere? He plays CF and will be their leadoff hitter. Nats don't want Rendon leading off. Werth? Who wants that contract, and a declining aging player? I don't see a fit at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (blackmooncreeping @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:29 AM) Rosenthal didn't say anyone was a frontrunner. Morosi basically retweeted Rosenthal. Nightengale said what he said, but he has also been parroting the 3 year limit thing and no one believes that. Not saying the Nats won't end up with Cespedes, but I don't see them as being a clear favorite necessarily. Momentum like this from national writers never bodes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (staxx @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 08:26 AM) I don't see anywhere on Nightengale's twitter where he says the Nat's offer is the "strongest". Maybe im missing something MLB Network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmooncreeping Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:27 AM) Supposedly on MLB network Someone said Nightengale said the Nats offer was the best on the table. Maybe it's the only one on the table, maybe it's the best at the moment, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saufley Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (LDF @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:00 AM) you know, i respect you and respect you as a posters. with that. if the sox does not get cespy... for whatever reason, and settle for a second tier of'er like jackson and pickup lets say a sp or a temp ss. i would be extremely happy. they still did something to improve this team. that team will still be fun to watch.... I hate to rain on anyone's parade but, what will this board be like if the Sox don't sign Cespedes and aren't able to sign one or two of the second tier players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (blackmooncreeping @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 08:31 AM) Someone said Nightengale said the Nats offer was the best on the table. Maybe it's the only one on the table, maybe it's the best at the moment, etc... You're in denial my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Man, I hate being in this position. I don't even WANT Cespedes specifically, I just wanted a substantial RF upgrade because the market was so good and fit made so much sense. My heart wants him, but my brain is reminding me that the best course might be Austin Jackson + Ian Desmond. Or stare down Colorado until they give up CarGo for Tyler Danish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Cespedes' agent just followed the Nationals on Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:30 AM) Again, if the Nats work out a trade, who would go? Do they trade Revere? He plays CF and will be their leadoff hitter. Nats don't want Rendon leading off. Werth? Who wants that contract, and a declining aging player? I don't see a fit at all Sigh, if they want to trade Harper I guess we can take him from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 If they add Fowler, or Desmond, they will be viewed for what they are. Also rans. Second rate...unwilling to compete. No Cespedes? Hahn better have some big trade up his sleeve. Adams for Cargo? Something to show an honest effort to improve the team...and that ain't Fowler, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmooncreeping Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:31 AM) You're in denial my friend. That's a ridiculous response. There is no deal yet, somehow I'm in denial? It's a story when it breaks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 11:31 AM) Cespedes' agent just followed the Nationals on Twitter That actually means something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (Saufley @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 10:31 AM) I hate to rain on anyone's parade but, what will this board be like if the Sox don't sign Cespedes and aren't able to sign one or two of the second tier players? Well, frankly I think there have already been valleys where that was realized so there isn't much more to say. I was willing to support this offseason if they could really check all the boxes but they did not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (Saufley @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 11:31 AM) I hate to rain on anyone's parade but, what will this board be like if the Sox don't sign Cespedes and aren't able to sign one or two of the second tier players? If Avisail Garcia is the RF on Opening Day (and it isn't because of a ST injury), it will be tremendous failure for the Sox. I'm not just saying that from an Avi-hater perspective -- the market was absolutely flush to make an upgrade and the bidders were relatively few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Please no Desmond. I'd rather keep the draft pick and go with Saladino using the saved money to add another outfielder and another arm (either SP, RP or both). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 04:32 PM) If they add Fowler, or Desmond, they will be viewed for what they are. Also rans. Second rate...unwilling to compete. No Cespedes? Hahn better have some big trade up his sleeve. Adams for Cargo? Something to show an honest effort to improve the team...and that ain't Fowler, IMO. Before last season, Desmond had been a significantly better player than Cespedes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmooncreeping Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 They just better hit the secondary market pronto if Cespedes doesn't come to Chicago. Can't start the season with Avi in right...please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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