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QUOTE (DirtySox @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 10:20 AM) I for one am looking forward to a rebuild, even though I'm not sure Kenny is the one to be in charge of it. Bring it on. As am I. It won't be a total rebuild however.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 09:57 AM) I'd much rather have Martinez. Sandy seems like a quite version of Ozzie, a manager that goes with his gut. I want someone who uses statistics to make better decisions. I would think a former catcher has a statistical background. I said this in another thread, I always found former catchers to be very intriguing as managers. Part of that is Scioscia being a personal favorite of mine however.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 02:52 AM) I know you're not supposed to speak this way about "The Great One", but Wayne Gretzky at center in the NHL now wouldn't be great. Or even good. Jesus.. lets not get carried away here.

I never realized how beautiful an actual blue jay bird was.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 28, 2011 -> 07:22 AM) Last year Alomar and Martinez were both interviewed for the Toronto job. Neither got it, but Alomar was the runner up. Though I've been on the Martinez bandwagon for a couple years now, I always found former catchers to be very intriguing as managers. Part of that is Scioscia being a personal favorite of mine however.

Alexei.

QUOTE (MAX @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 09:05 AM) He might be tough, but is he "chicago tough"? I think not. QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 09:05 AM) Yes, but is he CHICAGO TOUGH????? Seems like you two were on the same page with that one.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 08:52 AM) THis was just brought up on the Score: Imagine Dave Martinez coaching the Sox and Ryne Sandberg coaching the Cubs.... Yes, some soxtalk posters have brought that up for a couple years now. The tension when those two go to give the ump their lineup cards (and even the "handshake") will be immense.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 07:08 AM) BTW, who's the interim? Cora? I haven't seen that posted anywhere. Yes. He'll be the interim for the last two games. (So we still got baby Ozzie! )

A.J.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 02:54 AM) Someone I knew from my high school (just knew of him) died in a car accident today (well, Monday). Just weird to see that someone so young (20 yrs old) can be taken away just like that (car accident on the way to school for him). It's also kinda weird but cool to see people reach out on facebook to send their condolences. I understand it's not the most personal, but for those who went out of state and were just in his classes in high school that is how they found out. Seen it too when my friend's ex girlfriend was killed by a truck driver a couple weeks back (also my good friend since elementary school died of an overdose a while back, believe I posted that on this very thread). The thing that pisses me off about some of these facebook people is when they say they were "good/great friends" with the person (not to mention act all super crushed) who died when in reality, either that deceased person didn't like that particular person at all (or vice versa) when he/she was alive or that person never hung out with that said deceased person just because he/she had a class (or two) with him/her way back when. It's like they say something to feel like they are important/want attention when in reality, they don't give a s***.

Tony LaRussa might be the only possible available manager out there that would make me miss Ozzie. I've been on the Martinez bandwagon for two years as he is a saber/statistics guy but there will be some interesting darkhorses out there. (saw SF is bringing back their entire staff as Ron Wotus was an interesting name thrown out there prior)

As I said in the pinned thread, very happy as it had to be done. I was just a little (and I mean very little) sad to see a true Chicago guy go. Definitely had to move on though. Thanks for 2005 (and anyone who says we won despite of him is full of s***, even I'll admit that wholeheartedly) and good luck managing in Florida. (and for an NL team)

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 01:21 AM) Osvaldo seems like a AAA caliber SS. Had a real good overall season in 2010, but has been miserable this year. BA had him #5 Florida prospect heading into the year. Organizational filler IMO.

Very happy, yet also a bit (just a little) sad to see a man who is a true Chicago guy. His time was now. Thanks for 2005 (and anyone who says we won despite of him is full of s***, even I'll admit that)

Viciedo.

Lance McCullers. There's a name I remember hearing like 2-3 years ago.

QUOTE (knightni @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 12:00 AM) So, Dave Chappelle as new manager, then? He'll keep the team loose that's for sure.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 25, 2011 -> 10:45 PM) Ellsbury just won the MVP. Just sad to see what Jose Bautista has done (even with the "team concept" as his team is actually above .500 in the toughest division in baseball) and it might all go for not.

QUOTE (Cali @ Sep 25, 2011 -> 07:23 PM) Wasn't Francona a finalist in 2004 for the White Sox job? I'm pretty sure he interviewed at least.....maybe I'm wrong We are both on the same page there. I can't remember what year it was, but I do know he interviewed for the sox job. Thought it was alittle earlier than that, but I could be wrong.

Didn't he nearly get the sox job a while back before JR passed on him and hired Manuel? (or was it Bevington)

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 25, 2011 -> 06:35 PM) The Terry Francona thread Theo's future Which Heads will roll? So How bad is Carl Crawford, really? Red Sox pitching the Dimensions of Suck Where have you gone Daniel bard relief ace? The Lackey Problem Game 159: we suck. 9/25 versus Yanks, Horror Grips us as we watch you die Spiraling death thread of doom and despair 9/23 - enough is enough 9/21 Rock Bottom My goodness. For a team that has won 2 W.S. titles in the last 7 years, I woulda thought their fans would be at least a little less abrasive. I don't even think soxtalk posters here would get that crazy.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 25, 2011 -> 06:22 PM) So is Martz, but he's a genius if he has good players. Turner wasn't bad with decent players either. 3 games into the season and the Bears playoff hopes are dwindling. Turner was also one of the most predictable playcallers in the game. Martz has great tactic plays, but the problem with him is he is too predictable in the red zone with pass/empty backfield calls. It's like he wants Cutler to get his stats and not run the ball at all. He could of ran or had a QB draw on a few occasions in the red zone. Oh and good times for WITE and the Bills... good times.

De Aza.

Morel.