soxfan49 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 With all things being considered, what 3 teams would you most want and least want to play for? 3 top teams I'd want to play for: 1) Sox- hometown team, favorite team 2) Angels- great weather, always competitive 3) Red Sox- love Fenway, love the tradition, always competitive 3 top teams I wouldn't want to play for: 1) Indians- for the most part not competitive anymore & thus no fan base, horrible city 2) Rays- no fan base, bad stadium, no more Maddon 3) Braves- no fan base, way too hot in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Teams I would love to play for... 1- White Sox- no explanation necessary 2- Rockies- love the ball park, the scenery and Colorado is eventually where the lady and I are moving to. 3- Diamondbacks- again; love the ball park, the weather, my step son is down there and the big unit. Teams I would never play for ... 1- Cubs- I could go on and on.... 2- Yankees- clean cut is not my style, no desire to live in NY or the east coast. 3- Tigers- I can sum up Detroit in one word - s***hole. Had a hard time deciding between the Red Sux and Tigers but went with the division rival. Edited January 9, 2015 by StRoostifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Play for: 1) White Sox 2) Dodgers 3) Giants Never play for: 1) Cubs 2) Yankees 3) Detroit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 8, 2015 -> 09:43 PM) Play for: 1) White Sox 2) Dodgers 3) Giants Never play for: 1) Cubs 2) Yankees 3) Detroit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Play for: 1. White Sox 2. Padres 3. Marlins Never play for: 1. Cubs 2. Yankees 3. Tigers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 You guys are crazy if you wouldn't play for the cubs. I know we all hate them, but you'd still be living in Chicago surrounded by family and friends who can attend whenever they want even if it's on the wrong side of town. Unless you're from out of town. That would make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Any of us fortunate enough to have a job in MLB, with the Cubs, or any team would be happy to do so. If getting drafted by the Cubs, maybe there is initial "but damn I am a Sox fan", which then goes away seeing what you are being paid, and if you are good enough, given the opportunity to try and bring a championship to a franchise sorely lacking in championships. And if you manage to bring one to the Cubs, the fanfare, among other things, would be tremendous. Top 3 White Sox Yankees Cubs Bottom 3 Marlins Athletics Tigers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 QUOTE (kev211 @ Jan 9, 2015 -> 12:57 AM) You guys are crazy if you wouldn't play for the cubs. I know we all hate them, but you'd still be living in Chicago surrounded by family and friends who can attend whenever they want even if it's on the wrong side of town. Unless you're from out of town. That would make sense. If I was a player and drafted by the Cubs, I'd bolt as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Top 3..... 1) White Sox - Obviously 2) Diamondbacks - Arizona is my dream destination, plus the ball park is nice 3) Padres - Oh hey, perfect weather Bottom 3..... 30) Red Sox - Vehemently hate them, and all Boston sports really 29) Tigers - Can't see being a rival to my favorite team 28) Cubs - Don't hate the Cubs, just can't see myself playing for a rival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 White Sox, Cardinals, Diamondbacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Sox, Marlins and A's. I have a soft spot for the Marlins because they actually scouted me and a couple others in my high school days. (They drafted my good buddy Andy Loomis a few years ago) As far as least likely... Tigers, Red Sox, Yankees. I would b**** and moan about playing for the Cubs, but I'd eventually get over it cause of the hometown factor and seeing myself squeezing every penny I can from that org. (no hometown discount) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 1) White Sox 2015 2) White sox 2005 3) White Sox 1977 tie 1983 Never play for: 1) Cubs 2) Yankees tie Cubs 3) Detroit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 9, 2015 -> 02:10 AM) If I was a player and drafted by the Cubs, I'd bolt as soon as possible. No you wouldn't. We like to say and think that as fans, but it doesn't work that way once it's your profession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Play for: 1.White Sox 2.Cardinals 3.Yankees Not play for: 1.Red Sox 2.Detroit 3.Either Ohio team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 1. Cardinals - Always compete for the playoffs, new stadium, crazy baseball fan base. 2. Giants - Winning franchise, awesome part of the country, amazing park. 3. Yankees - Crazy tradition, huge fan base, lotsa cash for you if you succeed. 1. Cubs - Ancient stadium, cold Aprils and Octobers, no post season. 2. A's - Cheap ownership, fickle fans, bad stadium. 3. Blue Jays - Ugly stadium, Tough to make post season, have to live outside of the U.S.A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 QUOTE (kev211 @ Jan 9, 2015 -> 12:57 AM) You guys are crazy if you wouldn't play for the cubs. I know we all hate them, but you'd still be living in Chicago surrounded by family and friends who can attend whenever they want even if it's on the wrong side of town. Unless you're from out of town. That would make sense. So you drop by and let people know they are crazy and do not even post what teams you would and would not play for? Riiiiiiiight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 High Bidder #1 High Bidder #2 High Bidder #3 High Bidder #28 High Bidder #29 High Bidder #30 And if he'd agree, Boras is my agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 9, 2015 -> 10:54 AM) High Bidder #1 High Bidder #2 High Bidder #3 High Bidder #28 High Bidder #29 High Bidder #30 And if he'd agree, Boras is my agent. This is the only right answer if we are being realistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 9, 2015 -> 11:00 AM) This is the only right answer if we are being realistic Thanks LittleHurt05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I think in like 99% of the cases, that's true. There are some where guys are going to get huge, mega contracts where they do take a home town discount. Jered Weaver is the one that comes to mind right away. He re-signed with LAA for like 5/$90 and people asked him why he didn't test free agency where he could have gotten like $120+ million and he just said "I'm happy here and that's more money then I'll ever need, so why would I turn it down?" Not that they need my respect, but my admiration grew for Weaver the same amount as the Grinch's heart grew too. Anyways, yes, I'd take whoever offered me the most money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 OK, I'm going to think like a player and not like a fan. The Cubs would be #2 after the Sox for the reason that I like Chicago that much more than any other major league city. I'm not going to list a single #3, but if I can't live in Chicago, my next tier of choices would be Cincinnati, St. Louis, Denver and Milwaukee Cities I really want no part of are Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Tampa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 9, 2015 -> 11:54 AM) High Bidder #1 High Bidder #2 High Bidder #3 High Bidder #28 High Bidder #29 High Bidder #30 And if he'd agree, Boras is my agent. pretty much plus I'll have to check into the state income tax for each location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 9, 2015 -> 04:01 PM) pretty much plus I'll have to check into the state income tax for each location. I would also prefer deferred money. Build a better team around me when I'm playing then who cares after I'm gone. Plus there will be more money for me to spend after I'm retired. yeah, I'm playing for #1. Y'all can pawn your WS ring when your broke ass has nothing left. I'm going grab that cash with both hands and make a stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Great thread! I want to play for the Pirates or Yankees. Never play for the toilet towns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jan 9, 2015 -> 02:16 PM) OK, I'm going to think like a player and not like a fan. The Cubs would be #2 after the Sox for the reason that I like Chicago that much more than any other major league city. I'm not going to list a single #3, but if I can't live in Chicago, my next tier of choices would be Cincinnati, St. Louis, Denver and Milwaukee Cities I really want no part of are Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Tampa Miami, Boston and Seattle are great cities. Do you list them for other reasons? QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 9, 2015 -> 08:45 AM) 1. Cardinals - Always compete for the playoffs, new stadium, crazy baseball fan base. 2. Giants - Winning franchise, awesome part of the country, amazing park. 3. Yankees - Crazy tradition, huge fan base, lotsa cash for you if you succeed. 1. Cubs - Ancient stadium, cold Aprils and Octobers, no post season. 2. A's - Cheap ownership, fickle fans, bad stadium. 3. Blue Jays - Ugly stadium, Tough to make post season, have to live outside of the U.S.A. I've been to Rogers Centre. It's not so bad. The Canadian people are the nicest kind you'll come across. The money exchange sucks though and you're right about the tough to make the playoffs thing. St Louis is great... but the city is horrible. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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