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This is a great interview with Fegan about all things Sox. Non Tony related, but nice to hear good things about Thompson and Dahlquist. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=s7eDQNQxVQ4

He’s out for 2021

I was being sarcastic, sorry it wasn’t clear buddy

Sox want a lefty hitting outfielder and also want more contact hitting on the team. If their scouts believe he can play RF, I would be shocked if the Sox don’t sign him.

By all means, they should consider trading Madrigal and Cease. Cease to the Mets for Nimmo, if the Mets sign Springer, makes so much sense.

I’m fine with all in pieces this offseason, to be honest. We know there are enough core guys around for next 4-5 years, so bring in additional pieces to immediately help.

Especially with rumors in the past they considered not keeping him around

I think he’s long gone

I was being sarcastic, as yes he nailed it

Nightengale is a hack, he’s never right. With that said, I have a feeling Brantley is who they end up with. He fits with the contact approach Tony mentioned and he fits the whole “how do we hit Indians pitching” plan Hahn discussed.

Even the mascot is jumping ship

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It’s going to be interesting to see who the Mets go after. Realmuto seems a strong candidate for them, and I wonder if they go after Springer as well. Bauer could be an option for them.

I was there with you yesterday saying it would work out, but it’s concerning to read and hear what the players are thinking

Refusing to play for Tony would be my worst case guess. Again, this has 2016 vibes.

So he will be 34 or so by the time they’re trying to contend. Doesn’t sound smart to me, to be honest.

He wouldn’t fit their timeline at all.

Yep I think the fan base would have been a lot more at peace with things if the players seemed at the very least ok with it. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a coaching move that’s been met with less excitement.

Is it bad I’ve already had the thought “well at least there’s a lot of awesome SS available via free agency the next few years”

Reminds me so much of the 2016 LaRoche debacle

No but getting your new manager with the face of your franchise on the same page goes a long way. I wouldn’t blame Timmy for being pissed if he found out about this at the same time we did. The silence from the players supports my opinion.

How in the world did they not have him talk with Timmy before the press conference? Just seems like a colossal blunder.

Good god

“Dumbfounded” according to Passan from what he heard from the players. This is a disaster so far. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30220736/why-tony-la-russa-sincerely-curious-choice-white-sox-manager?platform=amp&__twitter_impression=true

Yeah it makes you wonder if they didn’t even talk to Anderson, Giolito, etc before the selection to get on the same page. Considering this was a done deal for a few days, it’s ridiculous that Tony didn’t reach out to some guys.