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I feel pretty scummy following The MLB at this stage. Not sure I'll ever buy another ticket again, and I've been going for nearly 50 years, been a full season ticket holder and to 42 MLB stadiums over the years.

https://www.mlb.com/news/liam-hendriks-no-structural-damage-right-elbow

The Oakland A's field a AAA team (0.3 net fWAR through yesterday) and won their 7th straight win tonight, all against winning teams. The drew over 27,000 on the day Nevada sleeze-ball politicians handed out $380M plus to a billionaire. The Sox outdrew this number three times this season. In a decade of Hahn, the Sox have two seven game win streaks, none beyond. Fire Rick Hahn. Seven Plus Win Streaks in the Rick Hahn Era: 2023: None (5 Longest) 2022: None (6 Longest) 2021: None (6 Longest) 2020: One Seven Game Streak (August 16-22) 2019: None (5 Longest) 2018: None (4 Longest) 2017: None (6 Longest) 2016: None (6 Longest) 2015: One Seven Game Streak (July 23-29) 2014: None (4 Longest) 2013: None (6 Longest)

After the Stanley Cup, I watched the rest of the podcast. Worth a watch if you like Tim Anderson or baseball. Much more entertaining than watching the finger pointing 6.75 ERA pitcher lose again to the scumbag owned Dodgers. Tim was measured and respectful, nothing negative but did address issues more openly than most in the public sphere.

https://www.audacy.com/670thescore/sports/chicago-white-sox/how-much-longer-can-white-sox-keep-trotting-out-struggling-lance-lynn https://la.eater.com/maps/best-steak-steakhouses-los-angeles https://www.mychicagosteak.com/steak-university/ten-best-los-angeles-steakhouses

Steve Stone confirms Moncada's positioning was right. Only a few here agreed with this take real time, including James Fegan. https://www.audacy.com/670thescore/sports/chicago-white-sox/stone-nothing-was-wrong-white-sox-defensive-alignment-late-loss-marlins

Timeline February 2020 Tony was arrested and went to jail for his second publicly known DUI. Feb-Summer 2020: Tony called BFF Jerry to give him a job, knowing the Angels would shitcan him once his second DUI arrest was made public. Summer 2020: Jerry decided to fire Ricky no matter what, sometime in the Summer. Summer 2020: Jerry unleashed his hack broadcasters to b**** about Ricky Renteria 24/7 through season end. October 13, 2020 Hahn announced Ricky did not "meet expectations" despite posting their best record in a decade and counting, and was fired. October 15, 2020: Bob Nightengale announces the White Sox Managerial Job is Tony La Russa's job to lose. October 29, 2020: Hahn announced Tony La Russa as the next White Sox manager. White Sox press release features AJ Hinch's signature.

Heard in this interview: BN: “I was joking they should give Tony La Russa another plaque in Cooperstown, he’s the only person who has won with this team.” (Editors Note: Ricky Renteria had their highest win percentage under Hahn, also had their best chance of advancing). Mully: “Bruce Bochy (Texas’ manager) was interested in the job, the White Sox were not interested in him.” (Editors Note: Yes, because Jerry always sticks with the cheapest talent, with BFF DUI Guy the exception.) BN: “When you talk to other scouts (about Tim Anderson), they say get him out of Chicago, get him to a place that’s a contender, like the Dodgers or someplace else, and you would see a different ballplayer. And you saw that in the WBC, where he was spectacular…. All the losing seems to bring guys down. Scouts also think Lance Lynn is another one who would benefit playing for a competitive team and leave this atmosphere.” Cell Jerry Cell.

Regardless of injury status, Liam Hendriks will not be made available this trade deadline reports Bob Nightingale. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/06/11/ex-as-matt-olson-marcus-semien-lament-what-it-once-was-oakland/70309786007/

The Oakland A's now have a six game win streak, fielding a AAA team, beating Tampa Bay (48-20) tonight, sweeping the former first place Brewers in Milwaukee (34-29) last weekend, and winning their final two in Pittsburgh (32-27). The Sox have twelve wins against teams with a winning record after 67 games. Fire Rick Hahn. April (5): 2 at Houston (2-1); 8 at Pittsburgh (5-2); 10 at Minnesota (6-3); 15 vs. Baltimore (8-6); 30 vs. Tampa Bay (23-5). May (4): 2 vs. Minnesota (17-12); 3 vs. Minnesota (17-13); 13 vs. Houston (20-18); 31 vs. Los Angeles A. L. (29-26). June (3): 6 at New York A. L. (36-25); 8 at New York A. L. (36-26); 9 vs. Miami (35-28).

Looks like there may be a second opinion involved, or a single one was postponed until tomorrow. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/white-soxs-liam-hendriks-evaluation-coming-tuesday/

Bruce Levine - Employed Rick Hahn - Employed Gordon Beckham - Employed James Fegan - Unemployed And I think to myself, what a fucked up world.

To be far, Jerry did spend competitively for several years after the World Series (5th, 5th, 5th, 11th, 9th, 7th, 12th) with the large upturn in revenue (tickets, concessions, parking, TV advertisements). Kenny did a decent job the first few years, and then it bottomed out when they couldn't draft and develop players, and nobody was buying Kenny's shitty prospects anymore. They dropped to mid pack in the Hahn faux trying years (11th, 23rd, 15th, 16th), then tanked (23rd, 29th, 26th, 17th) before bringing in Tony and going up to mid pack (15th, 7th, 13th). They have few prospects over the next few years, so beyond significant improvements in scouting and player development, and dumping what you have for solid future prospects, the future looks bleak until Jerry is gone, and a new owner can bring in a front office capable of a rebuild and sustained success. Sox fans will support a solid team and effort. There has only been one team since 2008 that has fit the bill.

Nice thoughtful response. It's been 40 years since me or my family were newspaper buyers (Leader for our local neighborhood, Chicago Daily News and then when it shuttered the Sun-Times until Murdoch bought it). The Chicago Reader has been the lone local paper the past 40 years. There used to be thoughtful investigation speaking truth to power, and quality journalism and news pieces via the City News Bureau. Now any "news outlet" is primarily politics, corporate and political press release regurgitation, and fluff. You can still find good writing, but it's all independent journalists at this stage.

The Athletic beat reporter for the Cubs remains employed. f*** Jerry. f*** Boyer. f*** Hahn.

They should be 13-15 range, where the other shitty division leaders reside (Milwaukee and Pittsburgh). Milwaukee was swept by the A’s, Pittsburgh in first by one. Honestly the Top 8 teams are the only ones legitimately good. The other 22 are mediocre or horseshit.

Yes, they are axing other sports as well including the NHL’s biggest team. Who the hell wants to subscribe to an ESPN version of sports coverage. Seems like they are keeping some team writers with owners who give a s%*# and field teams people are interested in following. Sucks that Jerry’s greed and avarice shrunk our fan base to the point we are disposable in the eyes of The Athletic.

Well the horseshit owners of MLB don’t give a s%*# about the game. MLB used to be a big deal. 20-30% watched the World Series. Now just 3% watch the quest for what their drunk ass clown commissioner deems a piece of metal.

Child please. The irony continues.

He was the best Sox reporter I recall over a half century. Grateful I had a subscription to follow in the previous season. The New York Times owns the platform. If you are a subscriber, let your feelings be known.

What's laughable is your numerous posts chiming on on a days old conversation Lip and I have stated our respective opinions and moved on. Physician, heal thyself.

Just addressing the weak and inaccurate posts, and constant pissing on the White Sox within victory threads. You are the one dictating who can post what and attacking other posters, bitching about a days old conversation settled amicably that had noting to do with you. Perhaps heed your own advice.

The Oakland A's, a team intentionally trying to lose, are currently in a five game winning streak. They will eclipse the White Sox' longest 2023 win streak if they beat Tampa Bay at home tomorrow. Fire Rick Hahn.