shipps Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 You guys remember the feeling you had when the Bulls were trying to sign a FA (both times) and had the money but just could not get them to come here for whatever reason? As a fan you kind of had that feeling that is what was happening even though we heard they had mutual interest in a lot of cases. In the end it didn't turn out too well. I kind of get that same feeling with big FA's the Sox are targeting right now. I could be totally wrong, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saufley Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 03:47 PM) Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow says he "would not be surprised" to see the Giants land Cespedes, according to multiple sources. RaBBit, If you see Hawk tonight ask him about our chance of signing Cespedes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 04:55 PM) You guys remember the feeling you had when the Bulls were trying to sign a FA (both times) and had the money but just could not get them to come here for whatever reason? As a fan you kind of had that feeling that is what was happening even though we heard they had mutual interest in a lot of cases. In the end it didn't turn out too well. I kind of get that same feeling with big FA's the Sox are targeting right now. I could be totally wrong, I know. Don't you put that evil on us Ricky Bobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 04:55 PM) You guys remember the feeling you had when the Bulls were trying to sign a FA (both times) and had the money but just could not get them to come here for whatever reason? As a fan you kind of had that feeling that is what was happening even though we heard they had mutual interest in a lot of cases. In the end it didn't turn out too well. I kind of get that same feeling with big FA's the Sox are targeting right now. I could be totally wrong, I know. I was just talking to another sox fan last night about this feeling. It's definitely a roller coaster ride, just want it to be over regardless if we land one of the big 3 or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 03:55 PM) You guys remember the feeling you had when the Bulls were trying to sign a FA (both times) and had the money but just could not get them to come here for whatever reason? As a fan you kind of had that feeling that is what was happening even though we heard they had mutual interest in a lot of cases. In the end it didn't turn out too well. I kind of get that same feeling with big FA's the Sox are targeting right now. I could be totally wrong, I know. During the 2009 NBA offseason, I put LeBron on the Bulls in NBA 2K and we didn't get him. During the 2014 NBA offseason, I put Melo on the Bulls in NBA 2K and we didn't get him. During the 2015 MLB offseason, I will not put Cespedes on the White Sox in MLB The Show. You're welcome, everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 04:55 PM) You guys remember the feeling you had when the Bulls were trying to sign a FA (both times) and had the money but just could not get them to come here for whatever reason? As a fan you kind of had that feeling that is what was happening even though we heard they had mutual interest in a lot of cases. In the end it didn't turn out too well. I kind of get that same feeling with big FA's the Sox are targeting right now. I could be totally wrong, I know. But Southpaw hasn't met Cespedes at the airport yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 03:55 PM) You guys remember the feeling you had when the Bulls were trying to sign a FA (both times) and had the money but just could not get them to come here for whatever reason? As a fan you kind of had that feeling that is what was happening even though we heard they had mutual interest in a lot of cases. In the end it didn't turn out too well. I kind of get that same feeling with big FA's the Sox are targeting right now. I could be totally wrong, I know. Except the White Sox can actually close a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Anyone call JZ yet? Let's get the bloods to kidnap him and condition a release based upon Cespedes signing with us for $1.90 and a side of fries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 04:00 PM) Except the White Sox can actually close a deal. Hey, we got Carlos Boozer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 03:55 PM) You guys remember the feeling you had when the Bulls were trying to sign a FA (both times) and had the money but just could not get them to come here for whatever reason? As a fan you kind of had that feeling that is what was happening even though we heard they had mutual interest in a lot of cases. In the end it didn't turn out too well. I kind of get that same feeling with big FA's the Sox are targeting right now. I could be totally wrong, I know. To be more optimistic, when we didn't get LeBron, Rose came out the very next season and won MVP, seemingly out of nowhere. When we didn't get Melo, Butler came out the very next season and matched his elite defense with efficient, improved offense, seemingly out of nowhere. If we do fail to land Cespedes/Gordon/Upton and end up with the consolation prize- a Carlos Boozer, if you will- perhaps another player on the Sox will step up with unforeseen improved production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 04:02 PM) Hey, we got Carlos Boozer. You must be young, the correct answer is "Hey, we got Ron Mercer and Eddie Robinson in the same offseason". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I kinda feel like Gordon or Cespedes is the Boozer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 10:06 PM) I kinda feel like Gordon or Cespedes is the Boozer. Parra is definitely Boozer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 04:00 PM) Except the White Sox can actually close a deal. It wasnt really a not being able to close thing with those Bulls though, was it? From what I remember it was just guys liking to be wined and dined and use the Bulls as leverage. If these guys only intent are to use the Sox as leverage that is really going to suck. It seems like if they wanted to be here they would have been here by now but I could just be going crazy from the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 05:06 PM) You must be young, the correct answer is "Hey, we got Ron Mercer and Eddie Robinson in the same offseason". This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 05:08 PM) This It's taken me years to remove the ERob years from my memory. Thanks for bringing that s*** back up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 The thing that eases my mind is Rosenthal saying he expects us to land Gordon or Cespedes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 05:08 PM) It seems like if they wanted to be here they would have been here by now but I could just be going crazy from the wait. This. seems like the longer this goes on the less likely we are to land one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Certainly one of the more interesting to develop off seasons in recent memory. Leads to a lot of blah blah blah and poop and mention of Claudia schiffers "cat". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 06:10 PM) The thing that eases my mind is Rosenthal saying he expects us to land Gordon or Cespedes. are they both boras clients? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_Thomas Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Man... After last night I really thought this might have wrapped up today, especially because it's a Wednesday. But today has been boring, this really has been a weird market. This really may go another week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 02:52 PM) Man... After last night I really thought this might have wrapped up today, especially because it's a Wednesday. But today has been boring, this really has been a weird market. This really may go another week or so. Productivity is already at zero. Gurrrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 04:08 PM) It wasnt really a not being able to close thing with those Bulls though, was it? From what I remember it was just guys liking to be wined and dined and use the Bulls as leverage. If these guys only intent are to use the Sox as leverage that is really going to suck. It seems like if they wanted to be here they would have been here by now but I could just be going crazy from the wait. QUOTE (TheCut87 @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 04:14 PM) This. seems like the longer this goes on the less likely we are to land one of them Why does a longer wait hurt our chances but not the chances of the other teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 04:55 PM) Why does a longer wait hurt our chances but not the chances of the other teams? If I was a Royals fan I would be encouraged by the wait. It means he is really torn and is trying to leverage them to get close so he can take their offer. IMO For Cespedes I just dont get the vibe that he is itching to come here. We have always heard about Sox interest in him but never heard anything about that feeling being mutual. Now of course it doesnt mean for sure that it isnt and I can totally just be reading way too far into a situation that isnt public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Because clearly no one wants to play for the Sox, duh. Gordon is just trying to up the offer from KC, Cespedes the same but Baltimore. (/green) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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