The Beast

Nah, moving from Guaranteed Rate to Soldier Field would be a b****. It’s so easy to get to the G Spot from the suburbs and even access the park from the parking lot. Walking all around from the parking lot at Soldier Field would take a ton of time and the amount of traffic on game day next to Soldier Field is awful. Guaranteed Rate is much better in terms of fan convenience and access to the park. The south side is easier to get to from the suburbs. If anything they should have turned the park the opposite way and made it so people could see the city, or they should have built a new park in the loop.

Do the White Sox lead the league in catcher’s interference? Jeez!

I don’t know the people, only the representative. Since I don’t speak with anti-vaxxers or vaccine hesitant people I was amazed at their willingness to share their perspectives without belittling me or resorting to personal attacks. I’ll have to watch the video later... Thanks for getting the vaccine!

I didn’t agree with them, but I appreciated their perspectives so I could at least understand where they were coming from.

I brought up my stance on people getting vaccinated and how I didn’t understand the vaccine hesitant. The reasons people gave were fascinating: - One woman wouldn’t get it as of now, saying that she had COVID in December and the extremely rare cases of true reinfection are actually less than people having breakthrough positive cases after being vaccinated. Her doctor said there is zero reason for her to get it right now. Research she has shows that the first shot boosts your system if you’ve had Covid and they aren’t sure about the benefits of the second one. Her 18 year old son had Covid and works in health care so he got the shot, but her husband and her 13 and 17 year old daughters won’t get it. 39 million cases and 10,000 reinfections don’t convince her it will impact her. She provided the following links: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/lasting-immunity-found-after-recovery-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR0WykDIyphOZmyiNKk16T_7sPVuSjmRK3d5O0rky1x9JxCWNAVen8En6LQ https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2021/04/previous-covid-19-may-cut-risk-reinfection-84?fbclid=IwAR2PgNjs46hryGyJ1eZgsT9tedn_dMxu-_M3Wvj7TFC_QSggNIeiVfYrV0Y - Another lady said she won’t get the vaccine because she has no allergies, skin problems, flus or colds in 25 years. She said if she puts the poison in her body she may not be able to eat peanuts or seafood or have skin problems. She believes there are too many unanswered questions about he vaccine. She believes that as more people get vaccinated that the adverse effects people experience will only increase. She said that there have been cases where vaccinated people would still have severe symptoms and die. - A mom who served in the military and was vaccinated against anthrax for years will not get it because the vaccines have not had full approval or enough clinical trials to make her think they are remotely safe and for how long. She believes there are too many what if’s and if nobody is held accountable it is wrong. Her doctor told her she’s not in the high risk category so she can wait. She also won’t wear a mask if she doesn’t have to. - My former representative who did get the vaccine said that it’s possible people aren’t getting the vaccines because the FDA didn’t fully approve them yet. Also because Kamala Harris said that she didn’t trust vaccines from the Trump administration. Or because the government hit pause on J&J with a few cases out of millions, letting on that there had to be more than the blood clots that led to the government’s pause. And because Dr. Fauci has a never ending confusion campaign.

From the looks of the fall I was worried about his shin or lower leg bone. If it’s muscular that won’t be the worst thing to happen. Although I have no idea who they’d bring up.

Sure, that is one thing, but firing teachers for getting vaccinated is completely different. I have a feeling plenty of issues will arise from people not complying with businesses as times goes on and that the guidance by the CDC and the rights of businesses to have their own rules will be very important. I wonder how long people are going to hold out until they decide to get the vaccine, particularly those who say they need more information before making a decision.

It was really sad to see a list of quarterbacks the Bears drafted in the Tribune the other day. I cringed at the names. The amount of quarterbacks they have had since the Super Bowl compared to other teams like the Steelers and Packers makes me like the Fields pick more.

I’m with you. Opponents should look at the cornerback depth and pick apart most of those guys easily. Get a corner before a receiver.

Sorry I didn’t satisfy you with my wording. I should have said drafted and I am referring to more Bears GMs than just Ryan Pace.

I like that Pace took a swing at a position they historically do not take many swings at. I want to read more scouting reports about Fields before I have more of an opinion. If his athleticism can make up for his weakness for not recognizing defenses and he only gets better at that with time, I’ll be happy. But I also am concerned about how Pace tends to pony up draft picks like there is no tomorrow, even though I know this was the price of doing business especially after we saw what the 49ers had to pay. I am hoping that Fields turns out to be better than most of the quarterbacks taken in the draft and that Bears fans can finally move on from the quarterback position because they found a franchise quarterback. They need to address CB, OT and WR next and I hope they address CB first given the lack of depth or ability at the position as it stands right now.

Greg, this paragraph tells you all that you need to know about the school and the founders. Also, they are just business people and don’t have medical training. “Unsatisfied with the schooling options available locally, they opened Centner Academy in the Design District in 2019 as the first “Happiness School.” The school’s website prominently displays: “MEDICAL FREEDOM FROM MANDATED VACCINES.”

Luckily, I haven’t had any side effects. I did get tired after a day of running errands and fell asleep for an hour after folding the laundry, but woke up to watch the end of the Sox game and only have had a sore arm since. I’m hoping this continues and I don’t feel crappy today, I even feel like I have the energy to do my 3 mile run this morning.

The Chicago Tribune had a list of the worst busts by team and listed Kevin White as the worst. I’d have him up there along with Cade McNown over Trubisky. At least Mitch was serviceable, McNown flat out sucked. I’m also on board with Chisoxfn’s idea. If they miss, the new regime can take another swing next year.

Anyone have any ideas as to what is going on with Abreu this year?

Late this afternoon I get my second dose of Pfizer, which is what I wanted for my birthday on Sunday. I didn’t mention it earlier because my sister signed me up through a link she had and so I got it ten days before I was eligible. But I didn’t feel bad with how supply is outdoing demand and most of the older population got theirs. My wife had chills and fatigue overnight and slept through it after getting her vaccine and I am hoping I can have that same experience so I can have some beers in my backyard with some family and friends (most who are vaccinated) and be together with people unlike how it was last year with just my wife at home. I’m looking forward to moving on and hopefully getting the virus under control so we can get our lives back.

I’m sorry to hear what is happening to your wife. Hopefully things turnaround well for her and soon.

36. Terrace Marshall Jr. WR LSU 50. Liam Eichenberg OT Notre Dame 52. Aaron Robinson CB UCF 91. Kellen Mond QB Texas A&M 204. Khyiris Tonga DT BYU 208. Richard LeCounte S Georgia 221. Simi Fehoko WR Stanford 228. Isaiah McDuffie LB Boston College 2022 MIA 2nd Damn that simulator is fun and is addicting. I did decently for trading out of the first round.

There’s vaccine hesitancy and then there’s anti-vaxxers who won’t take it period. For those who haven’t gotten it and are hesitant, they need to speak to their doctor and get off of the internet. They need to keep in mind the amount t of blood clots out of the total number of people vaccinated. And they need to realize that everyone has different side effects, it won’t be the same in each person. Some don’t experience things at all.

What do you think of the front office’s moves and the depth on the team?

Tylenol? Pass the straight Jager shots.

Jason Kipnis and Yoenis Cespedes/Yasiel Puig > Jake Lamb and Nick Williams

And why does Grandal always get catcher interference called against him?

3 fucking hits. And a lucky win last night. This team reminds me of the drop off from the Bears in 2018 and then to 2019. Different sport but same stupid hype. Maybe the McCann and Jimenez losses are the difference.