Texsox

My accountability ranking 1. Tony 2. Players (slumping, declining, out of position, misused) 3. JR Distant 4. Hahn

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Rick Hahn was perfect as a White Sox GM this season. He put out just enough talent to convince everyone from Vegas to Soxtalk that this was a legit playoff team. Excitement, optimism, sales, sponsorships, it was all good in April. There just wasn't any margin for things to go wrong. Injuries exposed a weak bench, MiLB system, and manager. Multiple players slumps and declines exposed a declining manager desperate to preserve his legacy by taking huge gambles and questionable (at best) decisions. Fire Hahn? No. He's exactly what we Sox fans should expect. He's the gold standard. Just enough, but not too much. It's our history, our present, and our future.

My brain hurts from trying to merge the following thoughts I have. I'm not certain that anyone else has these collectively. A. My frustration with the front office - please fire Hahn for not gathering enough talent to win this division. And B. This team is underperforming and should easily win a crappy division. And C. Injuries don't matter, fire the entire coaching staff. If A is true then B isn't possibly true and C is partly to blame. If B is true then A is false and B is undecided. If C is true, then A or B could be true but not both could be true.

It's a great franchise with a long history. Lots to players and managers with great character. Classmates and friends who are also fans. Opportunities to attend games. Seriously, and not based on this season or the current condition of this club, I'd encourage it. In fact I'll start a Go Fund Me to redecorate his room in Dodger blue and authentic home and away jerseys.

Even if they come back it's not worth watching

Well isn't this exciting.

Well it's never easy

I'd love to see Larussa or Hahn get that gig. Maybe both of them.

It did.

Do you think Tony uses him correctly?

I've never faulted Leury for his effort and desire. It's too bad he gets misused by Tony.

Will Sosa be in the lineup?

Lifetime Sox record when Tex starts the game thread 1-0.

Well this is going well

This is the baseline. What he does from here on out is on this coaching staff.

I'll take your word for it

Get him back to AAA before they ruin him.

Usually I applaud a manager sticking up for his players.

If he's 2-4 we should DFA someone to make room. If he's 0-4 it's too small of a sample size.

Y'all did notice that Harrison got drilled in the same elbow as a couple weeks ago? Seems normal to have him sit game two, especially if it's swelling.

Could be his elbow after getting hit.

Lol. This is my very first game thread. I'm not too worried about the additional work load.

Excellent choice. I prefer the Judy Collins version but Tony probably prefers old Blue Eyes.

Anyone going to be watching?