mmmmmbeeer 295 Posted June 16, 2004 http://www.suntimes.com/output/mariotti/cst-spt-jay16.html Positive article, but as usual, he has plenty of knocks. I find it funny that the Sun Times ran an article yesterday about the "Us vs. Them" campaign and pointed out that it's pretty much a first in professional sports. Yet Mariotti states that, "With so many in-house positives to trumpet, he [brooks Boyer] istead pokes fun at the Cubs with the predictable us-versus-them campaign. ". So was it predictable? Steff has said that the Southpaw idea had nothing to do with Brooks, yet Mariotti says that it was Brooks' pet project? He says to capitalize on guys like CLee and Big Frank instead of whining about media exposure and worrying about the other team. I say he's wrong. The campaign is built around the slogan "Sox Pride". When I've got pride in something I try to let other people know about it. If I take pride in enjoying a particular CD, I'm going to tell my buddy why he needs to check it out too, why it's BETTER than what he's listening to. We've played better than the sCrUBS for years, we've consistently been in the pennant race for years, and yet this is still a sCrUBS town. We've had marketing campaigns touting the players for years and it's still a sCrUBS town. I'm happy that we're going a different direction and I think it's great that this is getting under so many sCrUB fans skin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmmbeeer 295 Posted June 16, 2004 http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/col_imre...?intid=38154176 Imrem gets it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mreye 0 Posted June 16, 2004 We've played better than the sCrUBS for years, we've consistently been in the pennant race for years, and yet this is still a sCrUBS town. We've had marketing campaigns touting the players for years and it's still a sCrUBS town. I'm happy that we're going a different direction and I think it's great that this is getting under so many sCrUB fans skin. Well said. I like the "new direction" as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YASNY 14 Posted June 16, 2004 The tide has begun to turn. It will take years, but mark my words when I say Chicago will again be a Sox town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mreye 0 Posted June 16, 2004 The tide has begun to turn. It will take years, but mark my words when I say Chicago will again be a Sox town. "She will be mine. Oh yes! She will be mine!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Lopez Ghost (old) 0 Posted June 16, 2004 http://www.suntimes.com/output/mariotti/cst-spt-jay16.html Steff has said that the Southpaw idea had nothing to do with Brooks, yet Mariotti says that it was Brooks' pet project? I can confirm that Stefff's right about this... Nancy Faust told me last summer that we were getting a mascot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 12,394 Posted June 16, 2004 I can confirm that Stefff's right about this... Nancy Faust told me last summer that we were getting a mascot. So Kotex-Boy was wrong? Wow is my world spinning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kapkomet 16 Posted June 16, 2004 Wow, maybe steff could become the new Kotex-Girl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 12,394 Posted June 16, 2004 Wow, maybe steff could become the new Kotex-Girl? I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.... or would I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steff 0 Posted June 16, 2004 Wow, maybe steff could become the new Kotex-Girl? Why would I get the honor of that nickname..?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steff 0 Posted June 16, 2004 I can confirm that Stefff's right about this... Nancy Faust told me last summer that we were getting a mascot. Damn.. I was hoping to be outed as a liar on this one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kapkomet 16 Posted June 16, 2004 Why would I get the honor of that nickname..?? It's a great honor, you should be proud. You should just go take the writer's place, because you know more then they do, and you're right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steff 0 Posted June 16, 2004 It's a great honor, you should be proud. You should just go take the writer's place, because you know more then they do, and you're right. Bla... Moron's job is not one I would ever want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 12,394 Posted June 16, 2004 Bla... Moron's job is not one I would ever want. But would get to go to all of the Sox games on the ST. Oh wait Kotex-Boy never goes... nevermind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YASNY 14 Posted June 16, 2004 It just goes to show how much of a crack investigative reporter mariotti is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soxman352000 0 Posted June 16, 2004 The tide has begun to turn. It will take years, but mark my words when I say Chicago will again be a Sox town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsideirish 0 Posted June 16, 2004 The good news is, general manager Ken Williams is on record that he won't trade Ordonez during the season. The bad news is, a homegrown player and wonderful Sox ambassador will be elsewhere next season. How is Magglio a wonderful Sox ambassador? I believe a wonderful ambassador does more than just put up numbers. How about someone that can talk to the media and promote the team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steff 0 Posted June 16, 2004 How is Magglio a wonderful Sox ambassador? I believe a wonderful ambassador does more than just put up numbers. How about someone that can talk to the media and promote the team? Maggs does a lot of stuff for charities out of the media eye, and is very fan friendly at the park. Maybe that's what they mean..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YASNY 14 Posted June 16, 2004 Maggs does a lot of stuff for charities out of the media eye, and is very fan friendly at the park. Maybe that's what they mean..? There's nothing wrong with a guy that stays out of the limelight and just hits. I'd like to have 9 Magglios on the team ... but 4 would have to be lefty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Beast 499 Posted June 16, 2004 http://www.suntimes.com/output/mariotti/cst-spt-jay16.html Positive article, but as usual, he has plenty of knocks. I find it funny that the Sun Times ran an article yesterday about the "Us vs. Them" campaign and pointed out that it's pretty much a first in professional sports. Yet Mariotti states that, "With so many in-house positives to trumpet, he [brooks Boyer] istead pokes fun at the Cubs with the predictable us-versus-them campaign. ". So was it predictable? Steff has said that the Southpaw idea had nothing to do with Brooks, yet Mariotti says that it was Brooks' pet project? He says to capitalize on guys like CLee and Big Frank instead of whining about media exposure and worrying about the other team. I say he's wrong. The campaign is built around the slogan "Sox Pride". When I've got pride in something I try to let other people know about it. If I take pride in enjoying a particular CD, I'm going to tell my buddy why he needs to check it out too, why it's BETTER than what he's listening to. We've played better than the sCrUBS for years, we've consistently been in the pennant race for years, and yet this is still a sCrUBS town. We've had marketing campaigns touting the players for years and it's still a sCrUBS town. I'm happy that we're going a different direction and I think it's great that this is getting under so many sCrUB fans skin. You know, the guy gets you to read, and whether you love the guy or hate him he still brings in business. "And thats all I have to say about that." -Forrest Gump- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighHeat45 0 Posted June 16, 2004 How is Magglio a wonderful Sox ambassador? I believe a wonderful ambassador does more than just put up numbers. How about someone that can talk to the media and promote the team? he does have this magglioordonez.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mreye 0 Posted June 16, 2004 Maggs does a lot of stuff for charities out of the media eye, and is very fan friendly at the park. Maybe that's what they mean..? Did someone say my name? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mreye 0 Posted June 16, 2004 I knew that was coming! I need that as my avatar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 12,394 Posted June 16, 2004 I knew that was coming! I need that as my avatar. You want me to fix that up for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
