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It would be nice, but Jerry isn't going to spend no matter what you call him.

If you can't see the fact that these two are 100% working together on a common goal, it's because you do not want to see it. Jerry Reinsdorf is the one baseball in Chicago owner that has come the closest to actually moving the Chicago White Sox, and no one else. He didn't give a s%*# about 35th and Shield when he looked to move to Addison, when he looked to move to Florida, and the same hold true today. It means nothing to him. Quit trying to blame it on the new guy, who is continuing Jerry's work of the last 4 decades.

MLB Proposing delaying salary cap issue to 2028… Passan ESPN Article

Typical White Sox boneheaded move. I agree, he was a great manager.

Forget a new stadium for like 10 years and sign a star or two like Skubal or Sato. Focus on the team rather than personal wealth. Put your money where your mouth is b1tch.

Ishbias have already made the decisions and no one has the resources or ability to stop them...even the Reinsdorfs. Oh yea, brother Justin said the decision to move the White Sox is Jerry's and Jerry's alone. What a wizeass. The factr is that Ishbias decided (prior to any notifications or deliberations with the White Sox, the ISFA, neighbors and concerned Sox fans) to shitcan the area around Sox park with a multi-story 24/7 RR repair facility on 35th street and a railyard boneyard between Cermak and 39th street. The purpose for moving the railyard was initiated by Ishbia for private profit but can be defended very simply by claiming that it is also for a railroad purpose. All my life as a Sox fan I came to understand and appreciate the significance of the historic location and the traditions of a team team located there for generations. Then in comes a guy who just bucked out of a deal to acquire the Twins and unilaterally decides to erase the identify and traditions and create something for his own profit, a location bereft of neighborhood and tradition, things that the oldest franchises would never consider throwing away. (The New Yankee stadium is in the Bronx..across the street from the old Yankee stadium..)

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7742903/2026/11/03/mlb-offseason-biggest-team-needs-2026-2027/?source=athletic_targeted_email&source=athletic_targeted_email&campaign=18078211&userId=6062851

From my interview with Jeff: ML: The Sox still won 87 games and looked ready to take the next step when word came that you resigned to take the Mets job. I remember reading that you wanted to be closer to your family in New Jersey, Jeff…but I’ve also heard rumors through the years that some in the front office didn’t care for the way you handled pitchers, specifically Bobby Thigpen who went downhill after 1991. When I’ve asked the guys you managed about that, like Donn Pall, he strongly defended the way you used the bullpen. Can you clear this up for me, why did you leave the White Sox? And were you forced out? JT: “My mother was in her 80’s at the time but the reason that I left to be closer to my family was just for public relations, we didn’t want to hurt any feelings. I didn’t want to leave the White Sox. I had no desire to leave…why would I? This was a good young team ready to win; my wife and I loved Chicago and our son Dale was just starting out at Northwestern. (Author’s Note: Dale Torborg now works for the White Sox after a career in professional wrestling as a strength coach) ML: Then obviously by your answer there’s more to the story than was told to fans at the time. What else was going on? JT: “Later in the season we were in Minnesota for a two game series, it was a must win series for us because we were running out of time and I heard Peter Gammons report on ESPN that my job was in jeopardy. I was thinking, ‘where is this coming from?’ Then the last home stand of the year when we played the Twins again, Ron Schueler came into my office before it started and he closed the door. I was wondering what was going on. Ron said to me, “The Mets called me today and they want to talk with you about the managing job.” I told him, “Ron, I appreciate it but I have no interest.” Ron said, “well think about it and I’ll come back in a few days. We’ll talk again.” I’m sitting there wondering what is going on, because I said I had no interest.” “So right before the last games, we had a makeup double header; Ron comes back and asks if I thought about the Mets offer. I told him again that I had no interest but then I said “Ron, I’ve got to ask you because this has come up, where I fit in with you and the organization?” He looked at me and said, “I think both of us would feel bad if you turned it down and then something happened.” “When he said that I had to think twice about what was happening. Ron and I never had a cross word between us that season but he wanted to hire his own guy, so when the Mets called I took the offer. It was the best thing for me financially but it was the worst move professionally I could have made. Ironically about a half hour after I verbally told the Mets I’d take the job the Yankees called and said they were firing “Stump” Merrill and offered me the position. I told them I had already given my word to the Mets and couldn’t go back on it but I didn’t want to leave the Sox in the first place.” (Author’s Note: Schueler and the organization first contacted former Sox coach Jimmy Leyland, then the manager of the Pirates about the position, but he turned them down instead suggesting his longtime base coach Gene Lamont, who got the job.) ML: Was there any truth to the rumor that part of the reason the organization was upset with you was because of the way you handled your bullpen and how Bobby Thigpen just fell apart. JT: “I had heard that I was being criticized by some of the guys upstairs on that. I mean Larry Monroe (Author’s Note: Advisor to the Baseball Department and former Sox pitcher), Ed Farmer, and Ron (Schueler.) They all wanted Scott Radinsky to be the closer. Now Scott was a good pitcher and he could be a closer but at that time he wasn’t ready. The criticism was laughable; remember this was the bullpen that was the best in baseball in 1990.” (Author’s Note: The Sox won the Rolaids Relief Team Bullpen of the Year Award based on their record of 29-21 with 68 saves and an ERA of 3.16. The bullpen was primarily made up of right handers Bobby Thigpen, Barry Jones and Donn Pall and left handers Scott Radinsky, Kenny Patterson and Wayne Edwards.) “As far as Bobby was concerned we played a game against the A’s in 1991. We had a lead and Bobby came in to pitch the 8th inning for Alex Fernandez and a pitch got away from him and hit Terry Steinbach in the head. Tony (LaRussa) went crazy, I still remember him throwing a bat and my first thought was ‘what if that hit a fan? What kind of a lawsuit would he be looking at?’ “Anyway it was an ugly, ugly game, we lost the lead, wound up losing the game but there was a big fight after Steinbach got hit. Bobby was down on the bottom of the pile and he hurt his back. I think that’s why he lost his effectiveness not because of anything that I or the coaching staff did.” (Author’s Note: The game was played on June 1, 1991. The A’s came from behind to win 7-4.)

Damn shame that Torborg was forced out. I always liked him and thought he was a great manager

I heard they went out to those who have had season tickets since 1990. Looks like you just missed the cut, sorry.

Are you sure? 2027 could be the last year of Murakami. A large number of people think Colson Montgomery is a bust and B Mont belongs in the minors. The upcoming prospects with star appeal Bonemer and Roch are right-handed.

Chicago White Sox prospect Caleb Bonemer makes the most of outfield opportunities in Arizona Fall League stint https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/11/03/chicago-white-sox-caleb-bonemer-afl/

Really expect the Sox to come up here.

Good.

-ie

Three NPB players Sato Itoh Taira now have less than one month to sign. "Posted international players from the NPB have 45 days to negotiate a deal with an MLB team. If they don't reach an agreement, they return to their Japanese team. That is technically still the case, but players won't actually have 45 days this year. Instead, if they want to agree to a deal, they must complete it by 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 1, before the CBA expires. With their posting becoming official on Nov. 1, that effectively gives them 30 days to close a deal. Under the current CBA, KBO players have 30 days to sign, and that time frame remains the same. Roh will have the typical 30-day window, which also ends at 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 1." yahoo.com/sports

I think everyone needs to pump the brakes on Coby coming back and being the guy from last year. 4 months after wrecking your knee is risky af both in his health and the defense competence

After seeing all the post day coverage, I really want to see Coby Bryant and Motivated Dayo return to the field. Also trade for Mack, but Jim Harbaugh is insane. Nahshon can probably be add for a 2031 8th rounder.

Feels like the Bucs are gonna need Baker to do more than handoff all game and only attempt (not even complete) three passes lol

I have no strong feelings towards Harris but I definitely felt like if one of the three of him Leila and Grote were getting bumped, Leila should be the one. But clearly it don’t matter

Yep, he did.

He has been doing that stuff for a few years now, pretty sure he called either semifinals and final game last year

Marshall Harris called the St. Charles North @ Brother Rice playoff game this past Saturday for the NFHS Network. It was the first time I heard him since The Score let him go a couple months ago. He’s not bad doing the commentary for HS football games.

Was listening to Payton and haugh this morning. Payton described Olin Kreutz as “speaking truth to power” but in a way that meant “Olin is speaking truthfully about how powerful the bears are”

Mariners hire Jason Kanzler as manager, Walker McKinven interviewed. Mariners Hire Jason Kanzler As Manager - MLB Trade Rumors