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QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:57 AM) Trouble is they didn't make the right moves. The moves they made make it harder to compete in 2016.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:56 AM) I know the White Sox under Robin have been the cool, calm, collected, never break a sweat type team whose motto every season seems to be, "It's still early; there's plenty of time left," before finally time runs out, but .... I would think the owner of this team would be flat out embarrassed by tonight's game. If this were a regular business there'd be hell to pay after playing such a s*** game tonight against one's in-town rivals. Oh wait, the Sox players I'm sure don't consider the Cubs a rival, just like the Royals aren't a rival, the Tigers aren't a rival. Sox never get "up" for any team. They're too cool for that. I wish Jerry would throw a fit publicly about this miserable, effortless team. Tomorrow is the game where anything less than a great effort would be inexcusable. Ace on the mound against their #5 with Cubs going for a sweep.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:54 AM) I agree with this a lot. The talent just isn't there. Makes you realize how bad off they were in the 2013 season. It's still going to take two / three years of bringing it in to get out of the hole. That is if Kenny 'allows' it. Mark Biggest thing is finding a slugging 3rd baseman. I think finding someone solid over there could make the rest of the positions easier to fill. I have a feeling Micah Johnson will be trade bait.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:51 AM) God I f***ing hate the cubs Thankfully Cardinals keep playing well. Cubs could have easily been a game or two out of 1st in NL Central if Cards weren't hot as well.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:47 AM) Rick Hahn has certainly done a great job. him, Preller and Ben Cherington had some of the worst offseasons I can recall.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:45 AM) DJ made a good point earlier in the game, it looks like Saladino is thinking too much up there as opposed to when he first came up and was making great contact. The league realized he can't hit fastballs up and sliders away. He looks like every other Sox prospect that's been called up the last 10 years. It really shouldn't be surprising, he wasn't a good Minor League hitter.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:43 AM) lol there are so many players on this roster that don't belong on a big league roster. Bonifacio, beckham, Sanchez, saladino, probably flowers, probably Thompson. Laroche and Ramirez have a track record but certainly don't belonig in the everyday lineup. Speaks loads about our utter lack of depth in the org It's a roster with way too many utility players on it.

Sox haven't been able to get anything going against Cubs bullpen. Hopefully Rondon's not available tomorrow if needed.

Watched 6 episodes of Legends House this week. Good stuff, can't believe it took me this long.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:36 AM) That was sooo good. And not a single solitary writer called them out on it. Like any writer in Chicago cares now? The best pieces I've seen of late on the Sox are by the bloggers.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:33 AM) Everyone keep the name calling and insult flinging to a minimum in this thread. Thank you. Nice blue font Cubs fan

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:26 AM) Been disappointed our fan base hasn't let him hear it more than they have There's been a decent amount of booing for him lately. From day 1, just seemed like an awkward fit.

LaRoche will play tomorrow, as he's had some success vs Haren in his career

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:23 AM) LaRoche looks like he has mailed in no hustle, just going thru the motions to get a check. I can't see how he is brought back next year. Something's going to have to happen.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:17 AM) I hate the Cubs and ND always have always will since 70's. Then you, like me, must love Samardzija

QUOTE (lord chas @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:17 AM) Let's wait until the Cubs can dethrone the Cardinals before we crown them Go Cards, still wish they would have acquired Lind instead of Moss.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:10 AM) i have a pretty good source saying price really likes the Cubs. He says there's almost no chance he goes to a market that isn't LA, NY or Chicago. Wants the spotlight in a big city I believe that...seems like it's very, very likely he goes there this offseason.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:14 AM) btw when did it become taboo to be a Cubs hater? I've been a proud Cubs hater as long as I can remember and all of a sudden I can't hate on them because they have a good front office and a plan that has come together without fault (save Baez and Almora). Too much cub-hater hate on this board recently +1000000000000

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:12 AM) Sox seem to lose every game this year they have a big crowd. Let's see if Sale can actually show up for a big game tomorrow. He seems to struggle under pressure.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:12 AM) The Cubs have been playing a sloppy game against the Keystone Cops tonight and people are raving about how they're a lock to win a World Series within three years? :-D 15 of 16 with 4 rookies in their lineup and a ton of available resources to upgrade the team going forward.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:00 AM) Cubs don't stand a chance this year. I hope you're right, but why not? Two aces, a great bullpen and a much improved offense since Schwarber got included. I still think they should have been more aggressive at the deadline to add a top pitcher to go along with Arrieta and Lester.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 01:59 AM) Blue jays might be unstoppable To help me sleep easier at night, I picture this path for the Cubs to not win the WS: - Pirates in WC game - Cardinals NLDS - Dodgers NLCS - Blue Jays or Royals WS Those are some legit teams

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:55 AM) Cubs might be the second best team in the NL and most of their core group has green dicks. What happens when Soler's and Russell's offense catches up to their D? My goodness. At least with the Cubs arrival we can bump a damn hockey team from being the class of the city. And when they add a top FA pitcher like Price this offseason...yuck. It's horrifying how everything has come together for Theo and company. It really all started by getting Arrieta and Strop for a crappy pitcher.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 01:55 AM) If they win one it will be unbearable rest of our lives. 2005 will not mean anything again. This weekend was the last 3 games I cared if the Sox won. Rest of the year, especially playoffs, will be hoping anyone but the Cubs win the WS.

QUOTE (Baron @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 01:54 AM) I think it's just the complete lack of accountability that gets me. Nobody gives a s***. They just keep making the same mistakes over and over again. This is a battle of one team that is always looking for new, innovative ways to improve its organization, and the other team is just happy to have "yes men". No way the Sox would have ever considered firing Ventura to bring in Maddon when he became a FA.