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I hear you. I wish the Sox brought him back one year 7 mill. I mean cmon, our 2B, SS combo will be the weakest hitting in all of baseball. True, TA was no good last year, but at least I've heard of him. I hope he does well in Miami.

I called a die hard Sox fan last night to see his state of mind. I mean a DIE HARD fan. He got fired from his job for going to a Sox playoff game one year. His boss said you must work; he said (bleep) you. Anyhow, he said he will go to no games. He has no interest in watching on TV or mlb.com. He said he's already looking forward to doing other things during the 3 hrs of a White Sox game. Unless somehow they win (this team is not gonna win) attendance will be ridiculously low.

Good thread. For me I'm mad at myself for being so negative, but the entire LaRussa era has been one gigantic mistake.

Good post. Now I expect to lose. The Sox result doesn't affect my day at all except a moment of shaking my head and laughing. ... Have I missed it or has any writer tackled the issue of Sox hammy injuries and what team has done to improve in that area?

True. That's why my anger/disinterest is interesting (to me). I've been a Sox fan forever, for decades. I feel like if I have lost total interest, there 'have' to be many others like me. I have to be considered a real fan. I know the Sox inside and out history wise. From Peters and Horlen to Nahorodny to Karkovice to Garr to Alan Bannister to Wood, Big Hurt, Oz, Robin, Chet L. I know 'em all. This is the first year in my life I've turned on the team. Depressing.

I'd like an alt team as well. My plan is to follow the Sox and Cubs both because of the word 'Chicago.' I can never be a Cub fan but I could possibly learn to follow them and see what I think. I'm that down on Jerry and this club. This was a good optimistic post but I personally see miserable pitching and a very inept lineup. Wonder where everybody thinks we'll be awesome on defense. 60-65 wins would be a good season with this talent. I've been a diehard Sox fan all my life. If I feel this way I can only imagine what a more casual Sox fan is thinking. For those people with a functioning brain (ones who only go to games in person if they have a great seat) I just can't believe they'll pay MLB prices for GOOD tix, parking and food/beer/soda to watch this team.

I think the team will move this time. People aren't going to vote in a tax for this stadium. It's a new era. Chicago still has the Bears, Cubs, Bulls and Hawks. This poorly run organization I feel will move this time unless they accept the fact GRate is their field for a long time to come.

It seems like many time when the Sox hitters hustle down the line on grounders they wind up with a hammy or a groin strain. Wonder if the Sox can correct that finally. Somebody's always pulling up it seems.

Isn't Hosmer a free agent too? Hilarious if Sox sign him then trade for Salvy.

Can Moustakas play second? I'd rather have him there than Naperville's finest. I'm depressed about ss. DeJong bothers me. And catcher is one huge LOL. And I'd rather give 500 at bats in rf to Colas than the short guy we just aquired.

When will this new stadium be open?

I don't know why you guys think Sox defense will be good. Lopez is done, finished. DeJong? My gawd. How depressing. Beni no arm. That guy in right? He's 5 foot 6 or something. Catcher? Oldie not a goodie. Seems to me the weak 7 thru 9 part of the lineup, the bullpen, we have enough areas of concern that will cause the Sox to lose a vast majority of games, even the games they somehow keep it close.

I agree. First glance suggests, hmmm, not too bad. Good post DA. Sad to have automatic outs though in Lopez, Dejong and Maldo.

I think RR was a smart proven likeable baseball guy. He should never have gotten axed for bad managing in the playoffs. RR big picture was a solid manager. I think Oz has a chance to be interim this year when Pedro is the fall guy for another bad season. Nothing to lose making Oz interim after say a 10-30 start.

Here's a good line in that story, lol. " Nobody really does believe in the Sox coming off a 61-101 season. They went into rebuild mode without calling it that — adding no high-impact players to a reduced payroll this offseason — traded their most valued relief pitchers and put their staff ace on the block. According to Baseball Prospectus’ widely respected PECOTA projections, the Sox are one of three teams with a 0.0% chance of making the postseason, along with the Rockies and Nationals.

Has to be the worst up the middle trio (counting catcher) in Sox history. I mean, cmon. I'm including offense and defense. Then if/when Robert gets hurt another substandard CF. Was reading an article on DeJong, made me want to find a bong. "An All-Star for the Cardinals in 2019, DeJong slashed just .207/.258/.355 (.612 OPS) last season. Over the past three seasons, he has a .192/.265/.353 (.618 OPS) line in 302 games." Sox are not only gonna be abysmal, they are gonna have some older guys who can't play anymore. I'd bring back Elvis. We remind me of an independent league team in some ways; "DeJong, 30, spent time with three teams last season. He began the year with the Cardinals -- the only team he had played for since debuting in 2017 -- before being traded to the Blue Jays at the Trade Deadline. Toronto released DeJong three weeks later, and while he signed with the Giants on Aug. 23, he was released less than a month later."

Congrats Ozzie. I'll forever thank you for the 2005 title. I can't see us winning another one in thi$ day and age. So thank u again. Say what you want about Ozzie. He may have a big ego but he knows baseball. He just does. If some team was smart it'd take a chance signing him with a clause anything he says the owner deems excessive causes instant termination without pay. I would think he's learned his lesson and we know he knows baseball. Our organization has hired Robin, Pedro and LaRussa for gosh sakes.

I was listening to Rex Hudler interview in my car. He was talking about how the usually pathetic Royals will win the division. His point was KC picked up some pitching in the off season and behind the pitchers will be a left side of the infield that defensively "won't let anything on the ground get through." He claims Massey has a good to great glove at second. Sal Perez and some other guy will share first so I question Hudler on the right side of the infield. Anyhow he claims KC is loaded with good nuff pitching and great defense and will win the division. I wish I could hear an optimistic interview about the Sox chances. However, the team figures to reek defensively again (doesn't Beni have a weak arm? And the new RF guy is what 5-foot-6? To go with the fantastic but oft-injured Robert). If Eloy plays first he'll be a sieve there. And we let TA walk even though nobody else appears to want him and Sox could sign him cheap. Only optimism for our Sox would be if TA was back and had a career year to go with breakout years from Moncada, Eloy, Robert and Vaughn. Sox have some old guy at catcher and are weak defensively at SS. I don't even think we have a second baseman. First base will be a sieve again. Oh well, are u all sick of me? Should I shut up once and for all?

I know it's considered blasphemy but because of all the bad decisions of the Sox since the ill advised tank I think I'll follow the Sox and Cubs this year. Aren't the Cubs considered a .500 team? I've been a Sox fan through thick and thin for decades and have no idea who is on the Cub roster. We'll see how it goes but it's time to become a fair weather fan regarding the Sox, If I buy MLB I think I'll follow both teams and continue to check in on the Royals. Sox have made minimal changes since last season and I fully expect the injuries to our 'good players' to continue. I doubt that's been addressed. Can you imagine? If a total die hard like me feels this way, what about others in Chicago? There have to be a lot of Sox fans who have given up until the team proves it is worthy of following at all. Play ball!

Those truly are amazing drawings. I must confess once you got to the game you'd be in heaven. Any room for condos/apartments, etc., there? Of course "most" Sox fans who can afford tickets will not be taking public transportation They'll want to park their car near the park. If they can't and the Sox are worth watching, it'll be big screen TV at home. In this day and age, nobody's going to hop on public transportation after a game late at night, Not worth the hassle.

Coaching and overall front office competence and a good locker room helps them annually IMO. The Sox annually trot out a team full of plodding, average DH types and bullpens that are abysmal.

Is Witt that good? Or another Hosmer/Moustakas type? Pretty good but nothing to do handstands over? You got to admit I am a loyal Sox fan. I could flip to the Royals since they've improved their pitching and have Witt locked up forever but I do not flip. I am a Sox fan (that was hard to type).

I got the Sox at 61 wins plus/minus 2. Until the Sox bullpen gets fixed, the team is unequipped for modern baseball (I am a broken record, sorry). Our starters cept for "Mr High Pitch Count" Cease are all pedestrian and the bullpen blows. I won't bore you with my everyday lineup concerns. Yikes our team is gonna be one of the worst in team/maybe league history (win maybe 2 series all year?). Hyperbole? Maybe but I'm in a bad mood.

Best post of the offseason. I think Sox are a better team with Whit and TA and like u said, Sox could flip 'em after a couple months if the team blows. It's just $$ though and sounds like our guys aren't interested in spending $$ at this time. ... Spring training is upon us. Are teams willing to sign guys after this Sunday? Seems time has run out on shaping rosters. It's time for spring baseball.

Isn't East of GRate field considered a no-visit zone especially at night?