Dick Allen

Before the game, they run a couple commercials on the big board at USCF. One is for the Big Hurt Brewery in Berwyn. Why does he have it in Berwyn? He should have it in Bridgeport. It doesn't matter if Big Hurt Brew sucks, the place would be a gold mine.

The USCF return of the Hawkeroo. I think Paulie is throwing out the first pitch. Beat these losers.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 25, 2016 -> 12:52 PM) Actually it isn't part of their job. They have zero contractual obligation to do so. It is tradition, sure, but not a part of their job. It is the non contractual obligation part of their job. I'm sure the clubbies got paid, and I am also sure the Mariners will make sure the Sox know they didn't do what they wanted them to do the next time they are in town.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 25, 2016 -> 12:34 PM) Let's just put Eaton in charge of the entire union if he's such a fighter for injustice...that way the White Sox can make up for JR's waning influence. Eaton has been playing pretty well. Sale has been pitching pretty well when they let him. It doesn't appear their 5 minute meeting in Seattle screwed them up much, but then again, those are facts. You don't want anything to do with facts.

So if the Cubs package for Chapman was more than the Yankees paid, couldn't it be a sign that Theo screwed up and should have acquired him sooner?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 25, 2016 -> 08:39 AM) Nobody has ever complained it was unfair to pay Keppinger, Bonifacio, Rollins or Morneau, etc., those salaries. On the other hand, Alexei was underpaid quite clearly...until they corrected it. At any rate, it continues the emerging storyline the Sox are not focused due to peripheral/off the field issues, when getting back into the Wild Card race would have been the sole driver for a winning organization. All we seem to get these days are distractions, and not entirely positive ones. So all they should do is concentrate on their job and not anything else. Actually, paying clubbies, IS PART OF THEIR JOB. How idiotic they want to make sure the money is going where they intend it to be going. What complete morons and idiots. How come you don't live by this credo?

The White Sox players certainly took care of the clubbies. It isn't like they stiffed the little guy.

Doesn't this remove his QO and give him even greater incentive to enter the open market? Teams do try to discount a bit when one has this, and it may open a few more teams into his bidding.

What it does is confirm Sale's knife work has no effect on his market value.

The amazing thing is, we don't think it's a big deal if they sign Rollins or Latos or players of that ilk and it doesn't work out. $2 million, no big deal. Yet they have employees, lots of them actually, that make nothing, and still get nickeled and dimed to death.

First pitcher in 100 years to give up 3 homers in an inning and get a win. He also tied a major league record with 2 wins yesterday. The first homer didn't bother me. 3 run lead, you are supposed to "let them hit it". But those last 2 weren't good, and the sickening thing was he made Upton look silly and these 2 look silly up until they homered.

So what is more embarrassing, having a guy who cuts up jerseys or a guy that fires 8 shots when he gets into an argument with his wife on the roster?

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 11:42 AM) 5 Day Suspension That will teach him.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 09:42 AM) Are you implying that not wearing the '76 uniform gives the Sox a better chance to win? If Sale was that uncomfortable in it, the answer is yes. Whether he truly was or not, only he knows.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 09:24 AM) Yes, so the proper response is to use a knife to destroy the property of others.. It was no doubt a stupid, immature, ridiculous thing to do. But years from now, everyone will be laughing about it.

Would those who think sending him home was appropriate still think it was appropriate if he did the same thing whenthe Sox and Tigers were battling it out for a division title?

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 08:53 AM) Not scientific, but probably the majority of people on Sale's side are under 30, probably much younger. I do not condon what Sale did. Totally unacceptable. I do have a problem with the punishment. This isn' Little League where a lesson is more important than winning. The White Sox chose to punish the White Sox instead of just Chris Sale. And not that it matters, but Sale is correct about trying to sell merchandise. Why would the 1976 White Sox get a night? The only thing uglier than those uniforms was that team's performance.

From the Paasan article: “Right now, in the major leagues, we’ve got dopers, domestic abusers, homophobes, misogynists and even a guy who spent time in prison for a DUI hit-and-run,” one executive said. “But a uniform vandal? Dammit, we have to draw the line somewhere.” I what he did was beyond stupid, but the he must go crowd doesn't put things in perspective. Probably just love the prospects of prospects, yet when they say he has to go, if they traded him and the prospects did not pan out would not remember according to them the Sox front office had no choice. Sale cutting up uniforms...dumb Sox not letting Sale pitch because of it...dumber Sox trading Sale for whatever they can get because he cut up uniforms....dumbest

In other news , Sale won't be traded.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 01:34 AM) I can't see how someone could advocate Sale pitching on Sat night after his unprecedented temper tantrum. Got to put your foot down sometime. Put your foot down fine him, whatever. But tell him to go home you aren"t pitching tonight? That punishes his teammates, the fans, etc. It hurts the Sox that game and games to come as the bullpen has to pitch at least 9 innings. This isn't Little Leauge, he is a grown man even thiogh sometimes he doesn't act like it. But this is professional sports.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 08:29 PM) People defending Sale are doing it because they just hate this team and organization now so they want to back him no matter what. Chris really needs to learn to keep his emotions in check. What he did to the jerseys was stupid. Having him not pitch because of it is more stupid.

QUOTE (lord chas @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:46 PM) No reporting by Scott Merkin. Just another Jerry lackey/shill Beat guys get home weekends off.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 06:10 PM) Anyone who fails to see that Sale is a big baby has blinders over their eyes. I still like him, but the guy throws temper tantrums and it's a character flaw that might just be getting him booted out of here now. Still kind of curious the White Sox reaction is to concede a division game. A verbal altercation doesn't have to result in sending your best home. He isn't 8.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 01:08 PM) Wow, you honestly think the Red Sox wouldn't trade Moncada straight up for Sale? I don't. If they did they wouldn't give you much else. Add $63 million to Sales salary the next few years for what would be Bostons true cost, and suddenly he isn't as huge of a bargain. Moncadas payoff is if he is a star right away.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 12:27 PM) I'd say 80% of that probably. Sale's name, arsenal, and W-L puts him above Q. And this is why it sucks that we don't get to see that duo in the playoffs. The problem with Sale and probably Q is although every team would love either of them, there really isn't much of a market for them at what most of us consider a minimal market price. It is a huge hit to take for one guy. Teams will try , but chances are IMO, no deal. Maybe down the road if the team is still in the doldrums and their contracts are closer to ending. To me, the price has to Br almost ridiculously high as the white Sox are taking most of the risk if they trade either for prospects.