Look at Ray Ray Run Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sockin said: These guys are douchebags so I don't care about their stupid policies; these are the same morons who put LaRussa and Selig in the HOF but told Barry he's not allowed. So the guys who knew about, profited from, and made their name off those players are reaping the rewards while the players are ostracized from the game. It's such a joke. That said, I knew they were going to be pissed about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Just now, Look at Ray Ray Run said: These guys are douchebags so I don't care about their stupid policies; these are the same morons who put LaRussa and Selig in the HOF but told Barry he's not allowed. So the guys who knew about, profited from, and made their name off those players are reaping the rewards while the players are ostracized from the game. It's such a joke. That said, I knew they were going to be pissed about this. Thankfully none of the WWE Hall of Famers ever come out of retirement 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Have any Sox players commented on social media yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: These guys are douchebags so I don't care about their stupid policies; these are the same morons who put LaRussa and Selig in the HOF but told Barry he's not allowed. So the guys who knew about, profited from, and made their name off those players are reaping the rewards while the players are ostracized from the game. It's such a joke. That said, I knew they were going to be pissed about this. Those are great points. I'm still against the PED boys from getting in, now I'm against the guys who profited also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, fathom said: Have any Sox players commented on social media yet? I haven't see anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Idk how much more fuckery I can take from the Sox. My god. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, fathom said: Have any Sox players commented on social media yet? Good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, fathom said: Have any Sox players commented on social media yet? I would think they have nothing to say since they’ve probably never met him and they were in middle school the last time he managed a game. Hopefully Tony starts making phone calls soon and texts with everyone over the winter to start building a relationship before they get to Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Just now, flavum said: I would think they have nothing to say since they’ve probably never met him and they were in middle school the last time he managed a game. Hopefully Tony starts making phone calls soon and texts with everyone over the winter to start building a relationship before they get to Arizona. I’m surprised no “Let’s Go” from the usual guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Open up the wallet Jerry... then the fan base will stomach this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 How many managers have been employed in MLB in the years Tony managed? How many are in the hall? I'm going to hope there's some Hall of Fame managerial electrons left in the energy cell. He wasn't my top choice but I'm certainly not going to wish he fails. At several points in his career he was the best manager in baseball. Does he have two or three runs left? Let's hope so. Now if he could convince Alomar to come in as assistant manager . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox83 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) I think it is utterly asinine to not let Rick choose his guy. RH was kept on because he was a top analytics guy that ballclubs were slavering over when the possibility of him being available came about. Now, after putting up with mouthbreathing fans that blame him for the on field talent and offseason signings, when he finally has HIS team HE wanted to put together through HIS means, JR comes along a deebo's his options for manager. It makes no sense outside of JR doing JR things. Edited October 29, 2020 by ChiSox83 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 3 hours ago, SouthWallace said: Talk about the owner making his GM look like a total asshole. What an absolute clusterfuck of a situation. Does La Russa even report up through Hahn or is he basically Rick’s peer? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 18 minutes ago, ChiSox83 said: I think it is utterly asinine to not let Rick choose his guy. RH was kept on because he was a top analytics guy that ballclubs were slavering over when the possibility of him being available came about. Now, after putting up with mouthbreathing fans that blame him for the on field talent and offseason signings, when he finally has HIS team HE wanted to put together through HIS means, JR comes along a deebo's his options for manager. It makes no sense outside of JR doing JR things. I'm actually not sure where this Hahn theory comes from; Hahn is a lawyer, his strength was contracts and the likes. I think Hahn is pro-data and metrics and saw it as imperative to win. I don't think Hahn has any sort of background in analytics or data though. Agree with your sentiment in general, just don't agree with "Hahn the data and analytics" guy. He's a sharp guy no doubt, and part of great management is giving jobs and roles to really smart people that know shit you do not, but Hahn isn't leading any data departments, or building and utilizing any data warehouses anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 First MLB player to kneel talks about how La Russa helped him. Seems good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tony said: It's a very valid question at this point. If the trade deadline comes and Tony wants another bullpen arm and Rick thinks they don't need one....who wins the argument? Do they both have to make their case to Jerry? Tony, end of story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 42 minutes ago, flavum said: I would think they have nothing to say since they’ve probably never met him and they were in middle school the last time he managed a game. Hopefully Tony starts making phone calls soon and texts with everyone over the winter to start building a relationship before they get to Arizona. And why would they since Tony apparently doesn't know any of their names? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I’ve taken some time today to cool off and clear my mind about this hire. Pretty much block out all the noise and overreactions. That being said, what a complete sh!t hire. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Just now, NCsoxfan said: I’ve taken some time today to cool off and clear my mind about this hire. Pretty much block out all the noise and overreactions. That being said, what a complete sh!t hire. Lol ”so I’ve had time to think it over. This hire is garbage” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, Orlando said: First MLB player to kneel talks about how La Russa helped him. Seems good. This should mean a lot, but it defeats the narrative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, fathom said: This should mean a lot, but it defeats the narrative. Seeing something like this might also mean that LaRussa is playing a persona for attention too, which is almost worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Orlando said: First MLB player to kneel talks about how La Russa helped him. Seems good. Man, Bruce was in a rough place at that time. Good on Tony. That said, Tony said something this year - 10 months ago. As I was corrected earlier. Edited October 29, 2020 by Look at Ray Ray Run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I gotta say, it seems real bad that not a single player has tweeted a thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Seeing something like this might also mean that LaRussa is playing a persona for attention too, which is almost worse. Hey he'll immediately connect with Bauer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I thought the Benetti interview with Tony was pretty good. It’s on the Sox YouTube page. 20 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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