caulfield12 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 5. White Sox Since winning it all just over a decade ago, the team has imploded so spectacularly that even its few loyal fans have since applied for conscientious objector status. The Apathy-O-Meter at Guaranteed Rate Field seems permanently stuck at 11. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that the Sox actually did bring home hardware in 2016, as they were awarded the coveted Guinness Book of World Records plaque for most dogs attending a sporting event. I think the front office needs to come to terms with the fact that canine Sox fans might outnumber human ones. For a team near the bottom of the standings in both wins and attendance, it’s hard to argue against running the Bark at the Park promotion more often—although I’m not sure PETA would let the poor pups be subjected to more than nine innings of Sox baseball. http://www.redeyechicago.com/sports/redeye...mp;noRedirect=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greg775 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 The Sox deserve all the mocking. If they don't acquire the right young players, this rebuild may be mocked as well. I can't believe the Sox don't a.) hire the best proven manager possible and b.) go the free agent route to fill holes with GOOD players. If we had an excellent manager and just a few more good players, we'd be a perennial playoff team. Now we have to have this manager 3-4 years during the rebuild. My hope is someday we hire a difference maker manager like Maddon or Francona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Hes right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Oh no not the red eye Anything but that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 01:13 AM) The Sox deserve all the mocking. If they don't acquire the right young players, this rebuild may be mocked as well. I can't believe the Sox don't a.) hire the best proven manager possible and b.) go the free agent route to fill holes with GOOD players. If we had an excellent manager and just a few more good players, we'd be a perennial playoff team. Now we have to have this manager 3-4 years during the rebuild. My hope is someday we hire a difference maker manager like Maddon or Francona. Says the guy who consistently berates GMs for giving free agents too much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 01:13 AM) The Sox deserve all the mocking. If they don't acquire the right young players, this rebuild may be mocked as well. I can't believe the Sox don't a.) hire the best proven manager possible and b.) go the free agent route to fill holes with GOOD players. If we had an excellent manager and just a few more good players, we'd be a perennial playoff team. Now we have to have this manager 3-4 years during the rebuild. My hope is someday we hire a difference maker manager like Maddon or Francona. Holy crap, that's the key? Just get GOOD players? Why the hell haven't we been doing this all along? It's almost like that theory about scoring more runs than the other team. We should test that one out next season as well. Get GOOD players. Score more runs than other teams. Win. It's so simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 11:05 AM) Holy crap, that's the key? Just get GOOD players? Why the hell haven't we been doing this all along? "I'm not sure, but I still like the paychecks!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Don't mean to cut down the whole thread but, we really gonna use a snarky redeye article as something to feel victimized over? Who cares. Also - this is no different than what we ourselves have been saying about sox, not sure why writers should prop us up for no reason. Edited November 29, 2016 by bmags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Given the state of the franchise and front office, it is hard to argue with anything that was written. The numbers speak for themselves on the field and in the stands. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMule2545 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 01:13 AM) The Sox deserve all the mocking. If they don't acquire the right young players, this rebuild may be mocked as well. I can't believe the Sox don't a.) hire the best proven manager possible and b.) go the free agent route to fill holes with GOOD players. If we had an excellent manager and just a few more good players, we'd be a perennial playoff team. Now we have to have this manager 3-4 years during the rebuild. My hope is someday we hire a difference maker manager like Maddon or Francona. Go ahead, sign a few GOOD free agents. You'd still have the JB Shucks and Leury Garcias of the world coming up when a Cespedes or Fowler or whoever gets hurt. Signing a few good free agents does nothing to address our dire situation of a lack of legitimate depth that could contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 03:42 AM) Oh no not the red eye Anything but that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Victimized? By the RedEye? Or by the White Sox?? I don't feel victimized at all by the RedEye. Everything they said is true. If anything I feel victimized by my favorite sports team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 07:18 AM) Don't mean to cut down the whole thread but, we really gonna use a snarky redeye article as something to feel victimized over? Who cares. Also - this is no different than what we ourselves have been saying about sox, not sure why writers should prop us up for no reason. This. Considering the Cubs just won the World Series I am actually delighted that all the Sale trade speculation is dominating the hot stove . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmbjeff Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 09:18 AM) Don't mean to cut down the whole thread but, we really gonna use a snarky redeye article as something to feel victimized over? Who cares. Also - this is no different than what we ourselves have been saying about sox, not sure why writers should prop us up for no reason. This. I'm sorry their article made you upset enough to make a thread about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (dmbjeff @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 05:17 PM) This. I'm sorry their article made you upset enough to make a thread about this. He didn't make the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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