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QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 04:09 PM) Top 15 picks are protected right? That could be huge. Yes and definitely.

I'm just taking a wait and see approach at this point. I'm absolutely thrilled that Ozzie is gone but I still need to see the direction that we're going in here. I would have preferred to see Kenny fired as well but I can actually deal with him being given another year where as I would have thrown a hissy fit if Ozzie was back. My biggest hope at this point is that JR stays away from anything to do with personnel decisions of this club and allows Kenny to 100 percent do his job.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 03:13 PM) I think you guys take what Ozzie says way too seriously. Of course he wanted the big big bucks from Florida but it never gets to this point if the White Sox want him. Never. KW won this battle fair and square (in my opinion by sucking up to the boss, Jerry whereas Ozzie would not do that) unfortunately for Ozzie lovers like me. Are you s***ting me?

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 02:56 PM) Ozzie did say the one thing he's always been is honest. A minute later, he said there was no truth to him going to the Marlins anytime soon. And he's not taking any of his coaches with him either.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 02:34 PM) No one else enjoys the irony of getting a player back who can legitimately be called "Ozzie"? His numbers are quite Ozzie like as well.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 02:29 PM) I am loving the Miami fan reactions (yes, I consider myself a "part-time" marlins fan). They are so happy he's coming and they think the new park is going to save the franchise and give them a $100+ million payroll. I dont think the park will save this team one bit. It might marginally increase attendance over 3-5 years after an initial year or two spike because of the "new factor", but that is about it Marlinsbaseball seems to be very torn on the issue. Some like having Ozzie, some already know that he's a terrible in game manager and some(probably the majority actually) are pissed that they gave him so much money AND traded away some talent in acquiring him.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 02:01 PM) Agreed, and the one thought I keep having is "why does Robin look like an ugly 55 year old woman now". Ya, it's sad what has happened to her. Went from very cute to well the opposite of that now.

HIMYM was actually solid last night.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 12:51 PM) Marinez's peripherals are pretty damn extreme. He's either going to strike you out or walk you. Well when you're trading your manager that's pretty much the perfect guy to try and get back. Get a guy that has some talent here and see if you can make it work, if not...oh well.

Is this the most ironic thing ever written? cst_Cowley cst_Cowley Good to see the Trib's Vanilla Ice columnist wrote his column with KW's hand up his puppet ass.

OzzieGuillen Ozzie Guillen I love my people in chitown Thought I'd post that because it's a readable tweet from Ozzie. That by itself is newsworthy.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 27, 2011 -> 12:08 AM) Completely hypothetical, but how would MLB handle a 3-way tie for the Wild Card? Best head to head record out of the 3 teams gets a bye if you will while the other 2 teams play a tiebreaker game with the winner playing the 3rd team for the right to go to the playoffs.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 10:41 PM) Exactly. At this point, the Sox need to have a mix of young guys and vets. Look at what happened with Arizona this year. We can still win next year in a new environment with some fresh blood under the right circumstances. It doesn't have to be a rebuild, it just has to be a year where we are conservative in free agency and let the younger players (De Aza, Viciedo, Flowers, Reed) play everyday to gain experience. Plus, if Rios and Dunn ever figure out how to swing a baseball bat again, this team can go somewhere. They still have a good enough pitching staff to win and they have enough talent to win what is a bad division. Anything can happen, but it all starts with who we hire as the manager. Well I can tell you one thing for sure...Addison Reed will not be playing every day. Sorry, had to.

QUOTE (kevo880 @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 10:42 PM) Just got off work and, must say, am pretty stunned to hear the news with 2 games remaining in the season. I don't have time to read this whole thread so can I get a quick update? Is he just being released and then signing with the Marlins or are they working out a trade? The Sox will indeed be getting compensated. Just have to wait a little bit for that to be official.

QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 11:35 PM) No, it was with the Royals. You are right about the "not successful" part, though. When was the last time the White Sox signed a manager with MLB managerial experience? Hopefully that trend will keep Bell and TLR away. My main beef with TLR is that his players seem to feud with him to the point that they get traded (Rolen, Rasmus). TLR is just a poor choice for the direction the Sox need to go

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 11:28 PM) Ozzie expected to be named manager after Wednesday's game for Florida. A three year deal. Lies, has to be a 4 year deal.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 11:19 PM) So if it's already decided that Cooper is coming back, the Sox probably already know who their next manager is. Well if that's true, that means no LaRussa which would be good news.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 11:18 PM) Marlins have Hanley Ramirez, the face of their franchise who happens to be lazier than Alex Rios. Just today, their #2 pitcher (Nolasco) was called out by the organization as well. Also, it will be interesting to see if Ozzie handles Josh Johnson better than Girardi did. What are you talking about? Josh Johnson is the compensation.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 09:26 PM) This is the most perfect night of baseball that I can remember in years. No s***. What an unbelievable f***in night!

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 10:03 PM) I figured there should probably be a "Catch all" for the rumors that will be comin gin the next few hours/days/weeks. If the admins feels this is not necessary, please delete. This thread is very necessary, good call. I say Oney Guillen for manager.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 06:39 AM) Even though I told myself I wouldn't give the Sox any more of my money until our idiot manager is gone, I made the big splash of purchasing a 3 dollar ticket so I could see Mark's possible last start as a member of the Sox. QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 09:16 AM) I'll watch on TV, but I'm not breaking my word just to see one guy pitch. See what I did there?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Sep 26, 2011 -> 09:56 PM) @SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman excellent white sox pitching coach don cooper is staying with team. its a win-win nite for #chisox 6 minutes ago via web Very good night.

I actually was just going to stay away from this thread because I really have nothing good to say about this guy at the moment but Victory managed to ruin an appreciation thread for the guy he has wet dreams about. Seriously, October 26, 2005 is the best moment of my youngish life and Ozzie will always be apart of that but I seriously wish this guy nothing but the worst in his future endeavors. The guy helped to destroy and make a mockery of a team that I live and die for, add that to his complete lack of class and his idiot f***in son and I can't even pretend to be a little sad. It's a great f***in day. Sorry quin, I didn't mean to derail your thread but I couldn't resist after what I read from Victory.

Brent Morel get to manage tomorrow? He's had a good month, I say let him go for it.

This is seriously f***in great!! I'm so damn happy!!!!!!