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QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 05:11 PM) Thanks white sox for downgrading my premium game seats to a non premium game seat. "thanks for coming out for a 70 win team on opening day, here, take this other non premium voucher instead" One thing about JR, and it makes me wonder if he's even tuned in anymore -- s*** like this didn't happen very often under his watch. He was good like that for the fans.

Well, some days it rains I guess.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 05:15 PM) No one forced you to show up when the forecast was sh** all along. No sure what you expected. They obviously want to get the game in if possible on OD. as of now it looks like they wanted to get the paid promotion in more than play a ballgame. Could change of course.

White Sox Baseball: we're all out.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 04:39 PM) I don't disagree, you just get so outraged by the littlest things. Yea I'm at work and it's a very stressful day, was very much hoping to watch some Sox baseball.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 04:32 PM) They're just there to piss you off! I imagine that the fans at the park are a little more interested in seeing the game than the ceremonies, but what do I know. If you're going to pick one, I would pick "try and play the game".

QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 04:30 PM) Retarded, part two. what is going on with the game day staff at the park?

QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 04:28 PM) Looks like the rain in the forecast to begin in about an hour and a half is light. Projected at 0.06 inches per hour. They should be able to handle that with some kitty litter.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 04:21 PM) Dude, relax. It is raining. What do you want them to do? this guy is at the park saying it's not raining...

QUOTE (kev211 @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 04:17 PM) It's barely even drizzling here and has been since 2 pm. Absolute joke this game hasn't started. And they have a window to play it in. If they were not willing to play in this they should've called it at 8am. what happened to the magic of Roger Bossard? Seriously, it seems like they keep f***ing this s*** up.

god damnit. It seems like the last few years have just been brutal with the schedule, between the rain and the s*** in Baltimore and everything else.

I still can't get used to "Guaranteed Rate Field". Just puke worthy.

How's the weather looking?

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Apr 1, 2017 -> 02:55 PM) I don't expect him to try and lose. I expect him to get the most out of his players to increase the older guys' value to trade for prospects. That's how we keep the win total down. If all goes to plan, guys like Moncada (for however long he's up), Anderson, and Rodon have solid, building block seasons, but the White Sox still are bottom five in baseball. And as far as the Joe Maddon thing, that stuff just happens. I want to give Renteria a better shot than he got on the north side that would be perfect.

Great time of the year!

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 30, 2017 -> 02:02 PM) His wife posted it. He was told Saturday. Hopefully he does a lot of DHing because I want Sanchez and Salidino playing most days in the field to see if we have anything there. Davidson's defense, from what I saw in spring is not improved and I just don't see much upside to him, at all. Sanchez and Saladino could still prove to be decent starters. I see Davidson as Japan league talent or AAAA.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 30, 2017 -> 01:33 PM) Yeah. I can buy that. JR has won basically every cost-certainty policy that can exist in the MLB save a salary cap. Him strictly adhering to the rules here is no longer necessary. Plus I don't think he cares about losing a class of 16 year olds, he lost a decades worth already. Thanks Wilder. Obviously more to it then that, but sure didn't help.

I think there's a decent chance the Sox sign this guy. KW loves this type of move and now that they are officially rebuilding he should be able to sell it to JR. I'd be for it. Who cares about next year, grab this guy and go as far over the limit as you have to.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 30, 2017 -> 01:11 PM) In case you're wondering, rosters have to be set with MLB by Sunday at 11am. Rays-Yankees play an hour later. we're close now! I'm oddly excited to see how bad this team is while rooting quite hard for Jose, Q, prospects, etc.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 29, 2017 -> 11:28 AM) Looks like there will be some around the park, but the major offering is in the bullpen bar (Craft Kave) Yes that list is great. 3 of my favorite Pilsners are on that list. Which ones? I love the Mama's Little Yella Pils from Oskar Blues. In general, I've been on a Pilsner kick for about a year now. Been drinking IPAs for a decade now and I think my tastebuds finally gave out. I also really like the "Pivo" pilsner from Firestone. Their brewmaster is a fellow K College Alum. All in all I'm quite impressed by that beer list. That's far and away one of the best I've seen and surpasses even what they have available at Safeco. One really cool thing you do at Safeco, at least in the bleachers, is buy a craft 22, so say a Rogue Chocolate stout, and for like $12 you get a commemorative cup and the 22.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 29, 2017 -> 02:41 PM) If it were up to you, you'd run out a rotation of Shields, Holland, Covey, Beck, and Danish. Suck for Beer.

Covey is a perfect tank commander in the rotation.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 27, 2017 -> 07:05 PM) Spring Training is definitely too long. Start 2 weeks later and schedule extra split squad games. I'd just like to start the real season on April 1st or 2nd every year. This waiting until the 5th, 6th, 7th makes no sense. It's not like the weather improves very much one week to the next in early April.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 27, 2017 -> 06:52 PM) 5-2 win 16-14-1 Can't have a losing Cactus League. Highlight of the year. These guys have to be so ready to head north. It's been pretty hot down there already including quite a few days in the mid 90s just adding to the tedium of late spring training games. Some of these guys have been down there almost two months now.

Just be a solid 3rd or 4th starter and stay healthy. That's all I ask.