ptatc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 10:53 AM) But, due to the fact he did agree to come back, there's at least a 50% chance they exercise it as long as he's still productive. The likelihood of that happening in KC is much higher than with any other team. It will be strictly due to "if he is still productive" and if he is it may be worth it. Regardless, it is not a "5 year 91 million dollar deal" for the royals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 10:53 AM) But, due to the fact he did agree to come back, there's at least a 50% chance they exercise it as long as he's still productive. The likelihood of that happening in KC is much higher than with any other team. 5 years before a $23 million mutual option is due, there is more than a 50% chance it is exercised? OK. The only reason this option would have any significance is if it became a player option if he were traded or maintained a certain level of performance. Other than that, everyone whose contract has expired is then on a "mutual" option. Edited January 7, 2016 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) The real question is will this thread get to 150 pages before the next of the big 3 signs somewhere? My vote is yes. Edited January 7, 2016 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I'd say I want news, but the reality is I only want good news at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Just did a twitter check. Nightengale tweeted the White Sox 3 year max thing on New Year's day. Moore said the Royals and Gordon got close on New Year's Eve. So this came out right about the time the Sox realized they had no shot at Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 11:13 AM) Just did a twitter check. Nightengale tweeted the White Sox 3 year max thing on New Year's day. Moore said the Royals and Gordon got close on New Year's Eve. So this came out right about the time the Sox realized they had no shot at Gordon. That's an interesting point. I don't know if that's relevant with the Sox's negotiations with Cespedes or not, but it's interesting nonetheless. Edited January 7, 2016 by ChiSoxFanMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 11:17 AM) That's an interesting point. I don't know if that's relevant with the Sox's negotiations with Cespedes or not, but it's interesting nonetheless. I'm guessing that is what it is. And if the White Sox were the competition with KC for Gordon, why would KC have had to offer 4 years with an option for a 5th if the White Sox were only offering 3? That is another thing that doesn't make much sense. So either the Sox were offering 4 or 3 with an easily attainable 4th year vesting option or another team was offering 4. Edited January 7, 2016 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I just heard Cespedes signed. A debt card transaction receipt. Seriously, I like the Abreu factor here. Come on Sox. Get a new Cuban Connection ROCKING!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I just heard Cespedes signed. A debt card transaction receipt. Seriously, I like the Abreu factor here. Come on Sox. Get a new Cuban Connection ROCKING!!!! I don't want a guy who doesn't use his PIN instead of signing a receipt. Move on to somebody else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 09:24 AM) I don't want a guy who doesn't use his PIN instead of signing a receipt. Move on to somebody else. Rumor has it that his assistant actually signed for him as a result of forgetting said pin. Assistant rumored to be fired. Replacement may be sought. Source: a 1,257 pound tuna caught off the coast of Utah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Maybe this is a stupid question but if Cespedes and Upton couldnt get jobs til almost mid-January...wouldnt the Royals just sign one of those two guys instead? Keep the champ window open longer, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 11:29 AM) Rumor has it that his assistant actually signed for him as a result of forgetting said pin. Assistant rumored to be fired. Replacement may be sought. Source: a 1,257 pound tuna caught off the coast of Utah. Salt Lake tuna? At least it is well preserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 09:44 AM) Salt Lake tuna? At least it is well preserved. You didn't hear California and Nevada fell into the ocean as a result of a 17 point earthquake that lasted 13 minutes? Jeez... Where have all you people been? ps: PTATC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Tick tock.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 i feel like something is going to happen today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 11:50 AM) You didn't hear California and Nevada fell into the ocean as a result of a 17 point earthquake that lasted 13 minutes? Jeez... Where have all you people been? ps: PTATC! I have to fly to Anaheim to present a paper in February. Dang airlines must be covering up the quake to keep my money!!!! Edit: it's as good as any of these other speculations/theories these past pages. Edited January 7, 2016 by ptatc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 i feel like something is going to happen today Happen as in baseball free agent signing or happen as in North Korea starts WWIII? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 11:58 AM) i feel like something is going to happen today part 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 12:00 PM) part 22 it must be said every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 11:58 AM) i feel like something is going to happen today I got you babe... (bonus points for the reference) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 01:01 PM) it must be said every day Yes we need to cover our bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 i was once in a realgm Amare Stoudemire trade thread that went 400 pages or so and ended with no Bulls trade happening at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 12:20 PM) i was once in a realgm Amare Stoudemire trade thread that went 400 pages or so and ended with no Bulls trade happening at all. And the 2014 Carmelo Anthony threads... there were 30 threads 100 pages each. And it didn't happen. 3000 pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older, Shorter of breath and one day closer to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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