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QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 11:36 AM) That would still serve as the 3rd best OPS on our team, right? Garcia in 114 Sept/Oct PA's .208/.281/.307 It serves more as a reminder that after a really hot start, he hit about like he hit in his time in the minors. He hasn't "won" anything yet.

QUOTE (captain54 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 11:58 AM) Two teams. #1. Nationals. #2 white Sox Teams #1 and #2 played below expectations. Team #1 decimated by injuries, but finishes above .500. Team #2 healthy all year, finishes below .500 #1 and #2 played crappy defense Team #1 fires their manager. #2 retains their manager I'm not saying RV should or shouldn't have been let go. However, the organization loses all credibility when there is no standard for accountability vs performance. The notion that they are trying to do the best they can to put a winner on the field, holds no water Team #1 is looking at hiring a former player with no managerial experience.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 11:51 AM) Question is: why the f*** would you live in Granger, IN? Besides the family stuff, it is a very well to do school in one of the best school systems in the state. There is lots of work/money over there in the modular home industry, and related industries. Pretty much also no crime and a lily white town, which is important for many in Indiana.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 11:50 AM) The Swirsk won't be the replacement. He does the Bulls which can go into June. Thank God.

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 40m40 minutes ago #Nats expected to consider Cal Ripken Jr. for managerial vacancy. @Ken_Rosenthal wrote about the possibility here: http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/cal-rip...ati-reds-082615 …

Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 6m6 minutes ago Chicago, IL Breaking news Hawk Harrelson to cut back to 81 broadcasts in 2016 . 78 road -home opening day and two Cub home games . ( industry sources )

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 11:16 AM) Well the Dodgers' TV deal has turned out to be a big fiasco with all the people that can't even watch them in LA. The same in Houston.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 11:14 AM) 134 PA is not a lot to go on. Look at Viciedo's at a much younger age. What I don't get is the posts that say, "I don't care if he hits .230, his defense in CF...". Yes, they do care if he hits .230. Brian Anderson was advanced stat-wise one of the greatest CFs defensively who ever lived in 2006, and he hit .225, and he wound up benched, and everyone cared he hit .225 even though the team had an offense that could cover .225 a heck of a lot better than the 2016 White Sox unless Hahn has the greatest winter ever, and everything goes more than right next year with the bats. .225 in 2006 isn't the same as .225 in 2016.

I am hoping to see greg betting the house on the Cubs.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 10:36 AM) The bolded is exactly what I mean. "That's how it goes." It's just a way to kick the can down the road. Would you be happy if the Sox ran out the same team under a different manager in 2016? I do agree with the idea that firing the manager would have made it much easier to bring back the same squad. Now the pressure rests squarely on Rick Hahn's shoulders because he has made the clear statement that the manager was not the problem. If it wasn't the manager, then it was the players.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Oct 4, 2015 -> 07:49 PM) not sure why his spring training ABs would be more meaningful than his MLB ABs. Thompson in 100 Sept/Oct PA's .233/.310/.422/.732

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 10:26 AM) Ok, now we obsess overy them signing Heyward, hear rumors of meeting with him and then he re-signs with the Cardinals I wish people would get Heyward out of their minds now, instead of building it up as a real possibility.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 4, 2015 -> 08:16 PM) I'll say this about Sox fans. They never forget those old-time pitchers. Those old time pitchers always are thought of better than guys like Buehrle, etc. Wilbur Wood was not better than Buehrle, BTW. Of course Sale has better stuff. Let's see if he has longevity. As far as Walsh, cicotte, Pierce, Faber, Lyons ... who gives a f***? Those guys are ancient! Let's talk about modern history. Buehrle was GREAT in the modern era. p.s. If that was Buehrle's last time on the mound, how ugly. All the runs were unearned but that grand slam was tattooed and so were some hard hit singles and doubles. I don't know why he wants to quit at 36 unless it's totally health related. If his arm is killing him I guess I can't blame him. Otherwise, we could trade Q for a ton of hitting talent and bring in Mark for 4-6 million one year deal with an option. s***, even if Buehrle's arm is falling off, he'd be better than Zach Duke for gosh sakes. They never forget old mangers either.

I love the nameless look.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Oct 4, 2015 -> 06:50 PM) I'm just curious here, but if the Sox spent the $2.5 (or a little higher to get him like 2.6), would that have put them over their limit for this year where they would be penalized? Yes. IIRC, they were under $500k left before they hit the penalty phase and lost out on two years worth of signings.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 4, 2015 -> 05:12 PM) I personally think we should pick up Alexei's option. He came around both offensively and defensively as the year went on. Saladino would provide similar or better defense, but his hitting would be atrocious as an everyday player. I don't see a realistic scenario that doesn't have Alexei Ramirez as our opening day 16 SS.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 4, 2015 -> 12:39 PM) Apparently the Sox don't really wanna be players in Int'l free agency either @JesseSanchezMLB: Source: Giants and Eddie Julio Martinez, ranked #4 on @MLB int'l prospect list, have agreed to a $2.5 million deal. http://t.co/7cqNWTtPTy That is bizarre. That is a fraction of the expected price.

Won? No. He has put himself on the map to compete for a job in 16.

Jay Cutler is in and starting.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Oct 3, 2015 -> 07:56 PM) Panarin just stick handled around 3 stars players at center ice to set up a scoring chance. World class. Just saw the replays. That looked like some Toews his rookie year on the breakaway against Colorado.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Oct 3, 2015 -> 06:21 PM) Speaking of "compare and contrast" which you pointed out later in this thread as a useful thing to do, our "2nd highest payroll in Sox history" was good for only 15th place amongst MLB teams this year, and only a few million ahead of the small market Kansas City Royals. Noodle on that for awhile, why don't you. 15th in spending, 26th in attendance.

I am so very sad to see this. Mark is one of my all time favorite players.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Oct 3, 2015 -> 01:14 AM) I love Lip threads because they always work under this insane assumption that the Sox management is somehow purposely trying to lose in order to make a penny. This s*** has been going on for over a dozen years on Sox fansites. And even past that, are still "fans".

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 2, 2015 -> 02:01 PM) From Jeff Sullivan's chat today: Comment From Rexdale Of all the teams 10+ games under .500 who do like best next year? 11:26 Jeff Sullivan: A’s, then White Sox Comment From Nick What would be the best way for the White Sox to fix their 3b problem? Is Quintana and his favorable contract too much for 8 years and$100m of a 30 year old Longoria… too little for Arenado? 10:36 Jeff Sullivan: oh what the hell. sign Juan Uribe! Longoria is a name I had in the back of my head. He fits the bill as both a hitter, and fielder.