Ep. 171: Bryce Harper: Dream, reality….or both?!
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
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Show Notes
It’s all Bryce Harper, all the time! The White Sox seem to be aggressive in pursuing Bryce Harper, but does it make sense for the White Sox? What would it mean for the outlook of the organization if he signed? How should the White Sox pitch the team to Harper? Ryan McGuffey, Slavko Bekovic & Chris Kamka discuss. Plus, Vinnie Duber chimes in from the GM Meetings in San Diego to break down what Rick Hahn and Scott Boras have said about the situation.
0:30 – Bryce Harper-mania!
1:55 – The White Sox have the money to spend
3:40 – How did focus go from Machado to Harper?
5:00 – The “marketability” of Bryce Harper
6:25 – Does the window and timing make sense to sign Harper?
10:53 – Vinnie Duber joins podcast from GM Meetings in San Diego
11:45 – Are the Sox willing to spend what it takes to land Harper?
13:30 – How does Scott Boras play into this?
15:30 – What does it mean if the Sox sign Harper?
18:30 – Are there more moves on top of a potential Harper signing?
21:20 – What would Rick Hahn’s pitch be?
22:30 – Is this the White Sox version of Jon Lester signing?
23:40 – Why would Harper leave Nationals?
25:30 – Do the Indians play into the timing of a move?
27:00 – Chances Harper signs with the White Sox?