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Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 3h3 hours ago #Orioles received more credential requests to cover this game than there are seats in the press box.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 11:28 AM) How long can they keep him on rehab? He has to clear waivers to stay down They could also send Rodon down for a period of time until this mess clears up. His option is already used for this year so it doesn't matter.

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 2h2 hours ago Confirmation: Attendance of today's game will be listed officially as "N/A."

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 11:18 AM) Is there a rivalry? Of course. But a true dislike? No. Rivalry doesn't have to be ugly. At the higher levels, I don't recall ever seeing anything like Washington and Baltimore happening between the Sox and Cubs.

Doug Padilla ‏@ESPNChiSox 2h2 hours ago Who owns the AL's best ERA since April 11? Yep, the White Sox at 3.12, with KC next (3.17) and then NYY (3.30).

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 10:48 AM) Some random questions in my head for today's game: 1) Will they still do walk-up songs for players? 2) Will they bother with the out of town scoreboard? 3) Will they still play 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' in the middle of the 7th. 4) Will there be a "Guess the Attendance" game. 5) What about the "Kiss Cam?" Kasie Hunt ‏@kasie 3h3 hours ago Orioles EVP says as of now, the whole in-park experience will be the same: Scoreboard, announcing, national anthem, 7th inning stretch

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 11:14 AM) Won't Guerra take Carroll's spot soon? Not if they need Carroll to spot start because of this scheduling nightmare.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 10:54 AM) The sox really don't have issues with the Cubs. At least economically. Don't forget, jerry almost bought the Cubs. I don't recall the Sox haven't problems with the Cubs at any level of the organization higher than Ozzie Guillen.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 10:28 AM) https://twitter.com/AdamSpankyEaton/status/...434021302038528 Well done.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 07:55 AM) Just look at the Penguins. They were supposed to be built on the same model as the Blackhawks, get a couple top stars then plug and play the rest of the roster. 6 years later, they haven't won a game in the conference championship round. For all the credit Rocky & crew receive (and they have done plenty of good things), it is funny that the majority of top players were acquired during the old regime. I firmly believe this is the Quenville difference.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 09:57 AM) They don't get the benefit of the doubt of an "excluded middle", because of what/who they are, what they were founded on, and what they represent. That's the issue with reputation...you don't get to just flip a switch and change it. Reputation is earned, and over time, the one they've collectively earned disqualifies them from believability when it comes to that "excluded middle". I am waiting for the inevitable post comparing the actions of the gangs to the actions of the police.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 07:19 AM) Southsider, you're a smart guy. And can put the pieces together (see below). Jerry Reinsdorf doesn't have a prayer in this showdown. Finally, never underestimate how close Manfred and Angelos are...and never overestimate how much JR apparently is on the "outs" with his bloc losing power in their attempted coup d'etat. “We supported Rob, and we think he’ll do a fine job. The other candidates are excellent, also, and everyone is looking to him to solve the problems that baseball has and to expand on the success of baseball.” Manfred takes over next January, and Angelos says he’s well-qualified. “He’s been at it for 20 years. He came up from the first grade, and he graduated with a Ph.D on baseball. He knows every facet of baseball. He has a way of getting things accomplished, so there are great expectations. “Is he perfect? No. No one is perfect. I think he’ll do a sterling job. I think he’ll follow successfully in the path of the retiring commissioner,” Angelos said. The Orioles have applied to host the 2016 All-Star Game. Selig has praised Baltimore as “a very, very viable contender” to host the game, and on Tuesday said he would pick cities for “a number” of games. Angelos said he was hopeful that Baltimore would be chosen. http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/orioles-t...as-phd-baseball All of that conjecture doesn't really help my opinion that the current MLB Commissioner is weak.

QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 09:38 AM) With the poor defense of Avi in right field I was thinking maybe they should give Brian Anderson a 4th try. He could really add defense in the 4th outfield spot. Thoughts? Brian Anderson couldn't even play enough to stick in the minors. He is done.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 05:06 PM) I don't recall the TJ guys signing for that big of a discount last year, may not be remembering correctly though. The question is would they take say $2.5 million from us, or risk falling further down the draft where the slot amount doesn't allow that much to be offered. The #16 spot in the draft is the last place that could offer $2.5 million without being over slot. If you move that number to $3.0 million, that number moves up to the #12 slot.

QUOTE (LDF @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 08:44 AM) every commish has its own fiefdom, and i guess the owner of Balti is in his back pocket or the other way around. If he is scared to step in and do what is right, the game of baseball is in trouble.

If this series was really screwed up because of personal dislikes, the MLB Commissioners office is a damned joke.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 05:06 PM) On that note, it's funny to read the national opinion of the Blackhawks. It's very easy to get caught up in the bubble of following the team every day, and to be frustrated with this and that, but they really have turned into the Red Wings of this generation. They are now the most veteran team in the playoffs in terms of experience, are seemingly always in the hunt for the Cup, and even when they have to "start over", it's more of a reload than a re-tool. I'm not saying everything is perfect, but we are going to look back on this team in 20 years and shake our head at how good of a run they really had. After living through the bottom of the era, including the worst franchise in sports title., I am loving every single minute of it.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 07:04 PM) i just got a tablet and was typing on it while taking care of the baby. Apparently what I thought I was typing wasn't what actually made it in. Haha. Quit blaming the tablet...

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 04:25 PM) Rongey just called out the Orioles on Facebook for this entire mess. Said they refused using the nationals park out of pettiness. He also said the Sox have no say in the matter, it was entirely the Orioles decision. The MLB could override the Orioles but chose not to. Our new Commish is off to a great start...

Just a guess... AJ isn't going to hit .439 the rest of the season.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 03:44 PM) No, Hayes clarified his cryptic tweet saying that he was just lining it up and that it's unknown right now. Right now for certain: Samardzija @ BAL, Sale-Q-Noesi @ MIN. I'd still assume that Shark/Sale drop appeals after their respective starts. Yeah, the White Sox aren't going to announce that they are dropping suspensions on X date. It will just come out when it happens.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 01:55 PM) moved to 1:05pm (central) and CLOSED to the public (EMPTY STADIUM!) [insert home game attendance joke here]

More importantly, what happens to tomorrows game?

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 01:35 PM) They havent made a public statement of what their plans are as far as I can tell. I would like to know what and why like everyone else. Which is also a sign of a failure. Manfred makes eight figures. Lead damn it.

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 01:30 PM) The fact that there are social issues that are in play here and its not because of a hurricane or natural disaster I am giving the benefit of the doubt that they have some reasoning behind what they are concluding. Maybe they have dropped the ball, I am not sure yet until I hear their side. The fact that not only have 0 of 2 games been played, but also they have no plans to play any games tells me that the ball was not only dropped, but kicked into the sewer.