White Sox: How Much is Too Much, and What Will the Fallout Be?

White Sox interest in top free agents this offseason has been good for fans but how much is too much in regards to offering contracts to either player?

Much has been made about the White Sox having the second lowest payroll in baseball. As a result, they are in place to spend big money on Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. Yet the questions remain…how much is too much?

While many think Machado will go elsewhere – though the White Sox appear to have tried tempting him through the signing of Yonder Alonso – Harper seems within range. His high dollar demand has been well documented.

The hunt is well known. Excitingly, as of a few weeks ago, it seemed like Harper himself was warming up to the idea.…