Other Chicago & General Sports Thread LXIV: Cactus League

[Blue Liner]

Was San Diego reported as being in the mix this whole time?

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

No they came in fairly recently after it became apparent that Machado didn't want to accept Sox/Philly offers

 

[Sarava]

I'm feeling sick to my stomach. Were they not serious? I mean, they should of expected at least 10/300 going in to this. What are they going to do with all the money they've been the hoarding the last few years? Uggh.

 

[Blue Liner]

No they came in fairly recently after it became apparent that Machado didn't want to accept Sox/Philly offers

Thanks. I wasn't following very closely but I didn't remember hearing of them ever being mentioned so I was curious.

 

[Illinihockey]

I'm feeling sick to my stomach. Were they not serious? I mean, they should of expected at least 10/300 going in to this. What are they going to do with all the money they've been the hoarding the last few years? Uggh.

Now they can fire Jim Boylen

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I can't be mad at them for not wanting to give out that contract.

 

[Sarava]

I can't be mad at them for not wanting to give out that contract.

So you don't want superstars on the Sox? Because that's what they cost. He actually came in a little under what was widely expected at the beginning of the off-season.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Don't worry guys we got Alonso

And now Hahn can give him a fat juicy extension

Fire Hahn!

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

So you don't want superstars on the Sox? Because that's what they cost. He actually came in a little under what was widely expected at the beginning of the off-season.

Hopefully they have one coming up in May in Jimenez. It's not so much the cost but the term that scares me. I know he's only 26 but 10 years is an eternity and the Sox aren't ever going to be a team that can just outspend a mistake like that, if it turns into one. I was never in love with Machado but did get more excited as time went on and it seemed like a possibility.

But the whole time, it seemed to me that Hahn was pretty clear that they were going to do their due diligence but not go above whatever number they had determined. I never thought they'd go near 10/300 personally. I'm disappointed they didn't get him, but I'm not upset.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

I'm feeling sick to my stomach. Were they not serious? I mean, they should of expected at least 10/300 going in to this. What are they going to do with all the money they've been the hoarding the last few years? Uggh.

Honestly? I don't think they were. My gut feeling when the rumors started was that the Sox were more interested in looking like they were trying to make a play than actually trying to make a play.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

So Greg Norton level fielding we can expect at 3B next year?

Safe bet for 200+ K's and 30+ errors

 

[BK]

Don't worry guys we got Alonso

And now Hahn can give him a fat juicy extension

Fire Hahn!

Well we all know what yours posts will be this summer...haha.

Not saying it is not justified or is justified.

 

[Kurtosis]

Now they can fire Jim Boylen

Audibly laughed at this.

 

[piteus]

Manny's wife wanted NYC or SoCal. Then the Padres came through.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

Manny's wife wanted NYC or SoCal. Then the Padres came through.

Can’t blame her on that one.

 

[Cement Head]

10 years $300 million? He better be a first ballot Hall of Famer when he retires. A great contract for MLB players and should end collusion talk about owners.

 

[piteus]

Can’t blame her on that one.

Best of both worlds for Manny. Out of the glare of LA ... but close enough for his wife to pursue her ambitions. The Padres also gave him the money and years.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I stand by what I said earlier. Anyone who thought they were ever serious was a fool.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I stand by what I said earlier. Anyone who thought they were ever serious was a fool.

This is such horseshit. They are one of four teams linked to him and one of two to have made an actual offer. That they choose to not go to 10/300 doesn't mean they weren't ever serious.

Just Cubs fan bullshit.

Speaking of fools, if you think the Cubs don't have the money to spend on anyone....

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Best of both worlds for Manny. Out of the glare of LA ... but close enough for his wife to pursue her ambitions. The Padres also gave him the money and years.

He also got opt out if he desires to use it in 5 years in deal

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I cant blame Jerry for not giving him 300M/10

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

This is such horse****. They are one of four teams linked to him and one of two to have made an actual offer. That they choose to not go to 10/300 doesn't mean they weren't ever serious.

Just Cubs fan bull****.

Speaking of fools, if you think the Cubs don't have the money to spend on anyone....

What Cubs fans actually believe that? Lol. Every single one I pay attention to has called them out on that, so poor comparison.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

This is such horse****. They are one of four teams linked to him and one of two to have made an actual offer. That they choose to not go to 10/300 doesn't mean they weren't ever serious.

Just Cubs fan bull****.

Speaking of fools, if you think the Cubs don't have the money to spend on anyone....

I'm a Sox fan dude. Sometimes you have to take off the silver and black sunglasses.

I will disagree until eternity about the bolded. 10/300 was the minimum necessary to get the job done. If they weren't willing to go there, they were never serious.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I'm a Sox fan dude. Sometimes you have to take off the silver and black sunglasses.

I will disagree until eternity about the bolded. 10/300 was the minimum necessary to get the job done. If they weren't willing to go there, they were never serious.

My bad then, but that doesn't make your statement any less full of shit. How many teams have been linked to Machado? How many made offers?

So using your definition, only 1 team was serious about Manny, because only one team hit the minimum. Phillies weren't serious. What a load of crap.