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Williams at this stage in his life and marriage isn't going to have the energy to accomplish that...he's already pretty much on the outside looking in and reflecting back. KW more than anyone knows from watching Hahn's experience that the money for the "finishing pieces" is not going to be there once he gets back up into the $170-200 million payroll range. He also knows the ONLY time the White Sox truly succeeded in 2005 requiring hit nearly every of a series of about 8-10 moves right on the nose...as well as the three players he dumped to free up all that payroll space to reallocate it. The Sox over the last decade have been fortunate to see success with roughly 25-30% of their moves. He would have to double or triple that ratio, without Eaton/Sale/Q and the NY Yankees trade to jump start another rebuild. Unless he is willing to trade Robert and/or Cease, Tim Anderson or Giolito would be worth the equivalent of that deal Hahn made with NY that went so poorly in terms of the acquired prospects panning out.

The irony there is that both Dunning and Cease have actually done pretty well since that point in time, but the front office, fans and Renteria had no confidence in either...and then Renteria was 6 months too early having confidence in Carlos Rodon in a key relief role.

Assistant GM's normally should know more about talent evaluation and scouting. That's apparently not a strength of either Haber or Hahn, who are (supposedly) good at negotiating advantageous contracts but not so much with this second/third wave generation of players like Giolito, Cease, Kopech, Vaughn, etc. (Or JR simply refuses to give ANY pitcher more than three years from now based upon the Danks Experience.) KW and Paddy are the best talent judges in the organization now...along with Shirley. Not sure about pro/advance scouting, to be honest.

Didn't exactly work well for Ventura after his 2012 rookie campaign. Everyone got WAY too comfortable in that clubhouse. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1164232-baseballs-top-8-all-time-managers-who-never-played-in-the-majors

Swing from 4 1/2 back had they won on Sunday against Minny to 8 1/2 games back in less than a week. Jinx Thread official. And what did Harrelson always say about the 54 game/first week of June mark? Two weeks away now.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/07/23/chris-sale-cut-up-all-of-the-white-sox-throwback-jerseys-because-he-didnt-like-wearing-it/ 1976 No Lamar Johnson/Mike Squires collars or shorts.

Except in the official season standings where they are still one game up on KC.

Backup QB syndrome. Loved? They were just happy for TLR to be gone. It would be the same reaction if Getz replaced Hahn. Except Grifol and the team have even turned out much worse than the expectations of even the most pessimistic fans. Renteria at least had the team united and playing with passion... certainly they mostly played hard and didn't quit on him.

And Sale on the uncomfortable 1983 throwback jerseys lol. Ventura must be enjoying life again away from this tire fire.

Josh D, that you?

He's going to have to have one of those fake casts and tell everyone he broke his hand in frustration from pounding a table or filing cabinet to elicit some sympathy.

Twins' finale will go down as their last best shot to get back into it. Now they're really dead. Four blown opportunities doesn't go unpunished in big leagues.

Have to start letting Graveman Kelly and occasionally Santos and Middleton take those shots. Doesn't matter with Hendriks coming back soon I guess.

Took KC nearly 25% of season for first walk off win. Now just one game back of Sox.

You can see that KC is going to at least keep battling and improving... seem to have good chemistry. Bunch of young players out to prove themselves and take advantage of opportunities.

Lopez always lands off balance and then the slippery wet grass. First walk off of the season for KC. Best bunt ever since the days of Dyson. Royals on 5-5 "run." Seems the bunt was called from bench.

Must be Felix's kid. Shades of 2000 Seattle playoffs.

Massey with home runs in back to back games for the first time since LL. Also, White Sox have improved to second worst bullpen ERA but might be bumped back up/down here.

Can just imagine Hawk Harrelson shouting at home if he hasn't already thrown in the towel. 90 MPH slider Liriano-esque there.

Of course.

School field trips... lots of screaming kids lol.

Badly need someone for Stone and Benetti to hype next 6-8 weeks. First QS for Singer since April 25th.

We already lost out on Andujar. Haseley robbed twice today by Witt and Bradley. Not much of a rousing comeback... looks like they just want to get out of town ASAP.

Rick Ankiel coming back for Sox?

ERA down to 4.50 finally.