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Goodfellas Treatment: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kenny-williams-rick-hahn-get-goodfellas-treatment/id396927404?i=1000625491571

Jerry owned media and other corporate media have a lot of ass kissers and apologists for Jerry and Hahn. There are also some media and FO guys who have an axe to grind with Kenny. Garfien, Kaplen, Levine, the McGuffey guy I never heard of until this week, others. I pay no heed to their bullshit. I only look at Boob's White Sox tweets because he has been mostly accurate with leaks of Jerry's actual plans. People should take note of gaslighting and tune these people out in the future.

I feel bad for the generation of Sox fans who had to sit through .456 (749-893) Winning Percentage baseball, listen to his smug arrogant bullshit for 11 seasons with zero postseason success and one measly division title, all the while playing in the worst division in MLB. He should have been fired in 2015 or 2016, and banked significant cash solely because of his dad being friends with Jerry.

Known Jerry management hires with little to no experience, dubious at best qualifications, and zero additional known legitimate candidates: General Manager - 1985 Hawk Harrelson - Played for the Carmines, White Sox announcer. Zero FO experience. Manager - 2012 Robin Ventura - Played for the White Sox. Zero Coaching or Managerial Experience. General Manager or EVP TBD - Chris Getz - Played baseball at Michigan, accumulated 1.4 MLB bWAR, seven year record of failure as Director of Player Development and Asst. GM with the White Sox. Additional hires which were completely indefensible and without a formal interview process of other legitimate candidates: Manager - 1995 Terry Bevington Manager - 2021 Tony La Russa

Chris Getz developed four drafted players with a higher career bWAR than Chris' 1.4, during his seven seasons in player development with the White Sox (2016-2023). Career 3.3 Nick Madrigal (2018 R1 4th overall) - 1.6 earned with the Cubs 2022 - YTD 2023 2.7 Jake Burger (2017 R1 11th overall) - 0.9 earned with Miami the past three weeks 1.7 Garrett Crochet (2020 R1 11th overall) 1.5 Ian Hamilton (2016 R11) - 1.7 earned with the Yankees in 2023 White Sox Career bWAR > 1.4 1.8 Jake Burger 1.7 Garrett Crochet 1.7 Nick Madrigal

Tony La Russa's Schedule for Monday, August 28, 2023 6:00 AM - Interview Willie Harris for the GM Job. 6:07 AM - Meet Jerry for Breakfast - Owners Box.

I agree with the tickets part, but a James Click / Joe Espada or Jeff Luhnow / Joe Espada pairing would have been a major upgrade.

Hahn also had the benefit of learning under Kenny, and did actually start with one area of competency (business, contracts, law). The Sox lost their best talent evaluator yesterday, as limited as though he may have been at this stage. Now it sounds like Tony has that mantle. I thought nihilist SoxTalk was over after nearly 3 long years starting with the La Russa debacle. Was looking forward to enjoying a new era of White Sox baseball. And then I woke up this morning and read Bob’s tweets of Jerry’s plans.

A reporter on 670 last night stated they saw security escort Kenny Williams while he was on the field and into the clubhouse. Doubt either thought Jerry would pull the trigger while they were at the park yesterday.

First Two Horses, Either Order = Quinella First Two Horses In Correct Order = Perfecta First Three Horses in Correct Order = Trifecta First Four Horses in Correct Order = Superfecta Saratoga - Where Arnold Rothstein hatched the plan to fix the 1919 World Series.

The White Sox actually stated this in their public announcement. I believe Jerry either has a definite target, possibly a verbal or written agreement on the EVP and GM positions. I wish for once this organization would conduct a legitimate job search for their most important positions.

He must be signed by August 31st to be eligible for the playoffs. https://www.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/postseason-roster-rules-eligibility

I'm really hoping he gets a chance with a playoff contender to help win games late as a defensive replacement and pinch runner. Sadly, he had trouble hitting in Charlotte, so this could be his final season. A truly unique player, someone who had a joy playing, engaging with the fans and media, and bringing rare fun to following the White Sox while he was here.

Well this solves another Jerry problem as this won't be a future issue as far as Dayton, Tony and Getz are concerned.

Bittersweet, as I would have gone to a game if he started, including a September callup. Hopeful that a playoff team can use him as a 13th position player that can win a game with his speed and glove in the late innings. He was my favorite player still in the organization from the past few seasons, with Abreu gone. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/white-sox-release-billy-hamilton.html

It's time. I don't agree with the end of the first sentence, agree with the rest of it. I won't be looking for another team if this happens. I will just back off baseball until Jerry is gone and there is hope for the future.

The rubber will meet the road if anyone offers him another GM job. MLB Teams worse than Rick Hahn (2013 - August 21, 2023) 26. .456 749-893 Rick Hahn 27. .456 748-894 Colorado Rockies (1 GB) 28. .455 748-895 Cincinnati Reds (1 1/2 GB) 29. .453 744-899 Detroit Tigers (5 1/2 GB) 30. .437 717-925 Miami Marlins (32 GB)

Jerry has reason to believe the future is bright for his Chicago White Sox. If Jerry hires all three, who is the one voice / decision maker? Would bet Jerry listens to Tony, just as he did when Tony told Jerry to fire Kenny and Rick. Do we believe in Omar Vizquel & Wes Helms as managers and people? Perhaps Dayton Moore does. Chris Getz built this Charlotte Knights 43-78 "Project" Birmingham 40-70 HOFer - Jerry's Dog Whisperer

The news that Tony has returned as Jerry's eyes and ears? 40 minutes ago at home

Yep, well this saves me the final six weeks of the season if true. See you when there is a new owner or in the off chance these reports miraculously don't happen. "I see a bright future for our White Sox, and its name is Tony La Russa." - Jerry Reinsdorf August 23, 2023, Yet another day which will live in White Sox infamy.

Yes, April 2009.

Worst case Jerry World scenarios: EVP Tony La Russa and GM Dave Stewart EVP Hawk Harrelson and GM Wimperoo EVP Dayton Moore and GM Chris Getz EVP Kenny Williams and GM Rick Hahn return in 2024, possibly for the last season

Bob is an assclown, but he's Jerry's assclown.