Soxfest

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 08:12 PM) No one has answered the most important question: do Ventura's kids have twitter accounts? Yes all 30 of them

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 07:46 PM) A few things: I 100% agree with fathom. I understand people being unhappy with hiring a guy with no experience, but (I agree with Jason here) I'm guessing that KW identified the problems that existed in the clubhouse and figured that Robin would be a good fit to fix those issues. A managerial job is about looking at matchups, yes, but being able to manage the clubhouse is a much bigger part of it. That's where he'll have to earn his lunch money. I know I always draw everything back to Iowa State, but it's exactly like when they hired Fred Hoiberg as head coach. That is great and all but, what about KW identifing the problems that existed and still does in the FRONT OFFICE and it is him!

QUOTE (mcgrad70 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 07:36 PM) Wilbur Wood for pitching coach - at least he knew how If not Wood ............I say Rich 280Z Dotson! I am showing my age on that one.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 07:35 PM) If you say so. I'll reserve judgment until, you know, he actually starts his job. That is what I am afraid of, I have no ill will against Ventura I respect him. How much of the actual job will he get to do with KW around, I say not much!

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 07:22 PM) I want to say I'm shocked with the negativity surrounding this hiring, but then again, this is SoxTalk. On the face of it, I like it. Would I have liked Dave Martinez, sure? But he has just as much managerial experience as Ventura. Like others have said, this isn't football or basketball. He'll be just fine so long as he has a good coaching staff around him. Honestly, the more important hiring will be the hitting and bench coaches. It's too early to tell if this is a good hire or not. He hasn't managed a damn game yet. Ventura is so far over his head....................he could not even answer some basic questions. I can't piss without consulting KW. Puppet show 101. I am not being negative just a realist.

QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 07:20 PM) I loved it during the conference when Kenny mentioned that his scouts and player development has drafted and developed a lot of gems in the farm system. Whose he crapping!!! Why doesn't someone call his ass out when he makes asanine statements like that. We are last in the American League in farm talent. Sox spend so little in player development, you reap what you sow!

QUOTE (Cali @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 07:19 PM) Man, I regret backing Kenny over Ozzie now. After this debacle of a "process" to hire a new manager, they should have both been gone... I can't figure out how anyone could side with OG going and KW staying, they both should of went. I am almost ashamed to say I am a Sox fan after today's puppet show!

QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 07:14 PM) Rumor has it that Warren Newson is going to be the hitting coach. NOOOOOOOOOO DEACON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like what Peter Gammons says below about JR on Ventura hiring and it is 100% correct! pgammo Peter Gammons great humor, best Albert Belle stories...Jerry Reinsdorf's loyalty knows no bounds.

QUOTE (WHITESOXRANDY @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 06:42 PM) I like the Sox being honest with this move and admitting the truth that they have no chance to win the division next year. They're future begins by developing their young talent and working through KW's mess of bad deals and bad contracts over the next few years. The b**** of it is KW gets to stay and work through anything, he is a massive failure at his job! Ventura has 1 foot in the grave already with the albatross that is KW!

I heard today from a friend in radio DJ is history and will not be back in 2012 and North or Steve Dahl may take his place with Farmio! Take it with a grain of salt, I am just saying what he told me today! Anyone else heard any rumblings on this?

Well Sox have now hired the complete left side of the Sox infield in the 90's. I guess Big Frank will be the next manager starting with the right side.

QUOTE (mcgrad70 @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 06:19 PM) No experienced manager was coming in here to deal with Kenny and already have most of his decisions made for him. KW should just manage the damn himself and really save Reinsdorf some money. Ventura is and will be a yes man for JR and KW or he would not of been hired this move completely SUCKS!

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 6, 2011 -> 04:45 PM) WHERE IS THIS FRANK THOMAS TALK COMING FROM I second that!

I hate this move, SOS cheap JR wanting another puppet for KW.

Is this BS or the truth.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 5, 2011 -> 03:28 PM) No. Pretty much no chance at all. I agree also he is hurt every dam year!

QUOTE (danman31 @ Oct 3, 2011 -> 11:48 PM) That dubious honor goes to Jared Mitchell. Danks was third behind Trayce Thompson. Sadly all three either were or still are top ten prospects in the system. System is full of cannon fodder!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 02:36 PM) AdamHogeCBS Jordan Danks won a minor league gold glove award. #WhiteSox I thought at first it was the Golden Sambraro award for most K's in Sox minor leagues.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 3, 2011 -> 07:55 PM) guys, i think we should just relax. North probably has some quality financial advise for JR. and he also knows of a guy that Jerry can invest all of his money with. North's history is so clean.................NOT...................Mike your time is long past stay away!

•GM Kenny Williams told Peter Gammons of MLB Network that the White Sox are "going to let the kids play" next season. Gammons expects the White Sox to be younger in 2012. Sale to rotation no brainer........................Kids can play II.............................JR can just rehash old promo's and save advertising budget!

QUOTE (oldsox @ Oct 1, 2011 -> 10:18 AM) Can't believe Mark Buehrle is only a Type B Free Agent. Does someone have an exxplanation? MB is not a elite starter and really is overvalued by Sox fans, he is a mediocre innings eater .500 pitcher at this point. Let MB go somewhere else.

No suprise with Santos extension, this was a forgone conclusion.

Sox farm system is so paper thin, it may be the worst in MLB.

OV you were babied for 2 years that you were here and had no business drawing a paycheck..............glad he will NOT return.