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I live 45mins from the Braves stadium. One of the best run organizations in baseball is essentially right on my doorstep. Meanwhile, I'm a fan of one of the most incompetent and ineptly run organizations in professional sports. These last couple of years are really putting my Sox dedication to the test.
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Crochet is a guy you keep. Yes, the injury bug has gotten him. But this is a guy who came up in 2020 with just a few IP in the minors and made ML hitters look silly. He looks composed and dominant now that he's back healthy. He's worth the investment, imo. Kopech? Along with Eloy, the MOST disappointing of our rebuild hauls, imo. Incredibly gifted arm who pitches well when he's in the right headspace. Unfortunately, we're learning that, more often than not, he's in the wrong headspace. He's aware of it, too, and has taken measures to better prepare himself mentally. No dice...he just can't get out of his own head. He should be dealt the moment we can get something for him.
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If you're sending him to Charlotte to stretch out his innings as a starter, why can't he do the same thing in Chicago on a 110 loss team? Serious question...not being a dick.
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Pretty nice return for '23 Cease, very underwhelming for '22 Cease. I guess that makes it a net fair deal.
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Nashville isn't happening. First, taxpayers just ponied up a s%*# ton of money for a new Titans stadium. Second, the southeast is Braves country. It would be very difficult for a different team to make inroads into that longstanding Braves fanbase. The threat to move is just a negotiating tactic. With the current lease ending in six years, this is a good time for the Sox to start negotiations on a new stadium deal. For one, with the Bears basically headed out of Chicago, the political climate is good for the Sox to negotiate. Second, Jerry knows the team will be sold when he dies. If he can secure a sweetheart deal from the city/state now, he'll up the franchise valuation significantly, just in time for the sale. Point being, the media is taking normal due diligence by the Sox and creating a whole bunch of clickbait sensationalism.
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Wins mean something when you're Pedro Grifol, praying this first season doesn't result in 100 losses and assuring he'll never manage another MLB team in his life. This is just a matter of self-preservation. And the funny thing is, it's not going to matter. No one will hire him.
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This isn't a playground full of second graders out on recess. This is professional sports. It's an absurdly bad look not to retaliate in a situation where reactions are read as indicators of pride, culture, cohesiveness, and brotherhood. No manager is going to punish his guys for suspensions they may receive while sticking up for their teammates. Outside of, apparently, Pedro Grifol, most managers would applaud such a reaction. And TA didn't start that s%*#, Ramirez's soft ass started it. TA didn't stand over him long enough for Jose to get in his feels about it. Then he poked his finger right in TA's grill. It's game on at that point. I'm not a violent person and don't condone violence or fighting, in general. Sports are different...teammates are closer to family. Again, brotherhood. If my real-life brother were involved in a brawl, I'm going to be right there beside him serving pain to whomever I can. I'd do the same for a teammate.
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Keynan Middleton rips White Sox 'no rules' culture
mmmmmbeeer replied to maxjusttyped's topic in Pale Hose Talk
What will be interesting is watching them tie themselves into knots trying to dismiss or minimize the rumors. -
Keynan Middleton rips White Sox 'no rules' culture
mmmmmbeeer replied to maxjusttyped's topic in Pale Hose Talk
Any ideas where an out-of-towner may be able to catch this? -
Keynan Middleton rips White Sox 'no rules' culture
mmmmmbeeer replied to maxjusttyped's topic in Pale Hose Talk
Mike Vrabel, who is one hell of an NFL coach and was one hell of an NFL player, says that he's hardest on his most talented and valuable players. Not only does that prove to the roster that Vrabs doesn't play favorites, it also shows the top dogs respecting the head coach. Next thing you know, a young guy gets out of line, Vrabs doesn't even need to worry about it....his vets, and most of the roster, will take care of the problem on their own. Making meetings, doing your work, not sleeping on the job, hustling, etc....these aren't difficult rules to follow. I think Kenyan's point about the shaving was that the attention to detail was indicative of a proud franchise and culture. Clearly, all of these basic duties went out the window under TLR. No one was held accountable. Why would the culture change? -
Giolito & Reynaldo to LAA. Update: Angels put on waivers
mmmmmbeeer replied to Sleepy Harold's topic in Pale Hose Talk
It was, which is all the more frustrating. Jerry took Rick to the Dollar General to spend his allowance instead of Game Stop, where Rick wanted to go. -
Giolito & Reynaldo to LAA. Update: Angels put on waivers
mmmmmbeeer replied to Sleepy Harold's topic in Pale Hose Talk
Why is he the "exact type of player you want" on this team? We're going to suck. Gio can be a dominant, top of the rotation kind of pitcher....but he can also suck ass. Should a rebuilding team be throwing $25-30M a year at a SP who will be 2-3 years into the extension before the roster is even close to being ready to compete? I can't believe folks are actually arguing that he should have been resigned. A different team with a different owner? Sure, maybe it's the right choice. But we're the White Sox and we have Jerry fucking Reinsdorf as an owner. An owner who has yet to sign ANY PLAYER to a 9 figure salary...not even 80% of a 9 figure salary. Time to accept who we root for and adjust your expectations. -
Giolito & Reynaldo to LAA. Update: Angels put on waivers
mmmmmbeeer replied to Sleepy Harold's topic in Pale Hose Talk
Except he seemed to have forgotten Quero's name, requiring him to look down at his notes. -
GT 7/26: CUBS @ SOX, 7:10 pm CT, NBCSC
mmmmmbeeer replied to CentralChamps21's topic in 2023 Season in Review
Better than my usual 3 mins ? -
GT 7/26: CUBS @ SOX, 7:10 pm CT, NBCSC
mmmmmbeeer replied to CentralChamps21's topic in 2023 Season in Review
Score was 7-2 when I stepped away to hang out the wife. Came back and it's 8-7 Cubs in less than 20-30 mins. What the actual f***? This team is one to remember! -
Science has come a long way since Crede days. Granted, it all depends on what the exact issue he's having with his back but there are options, For instance, fusing was a common procedure but now, given certain conditions are met, they have an alternative to fusion available. A guy who works for me has a very bad back and is going through this stage now, trying to determine the correct treatment. He was just telling me the other day how the older doctors he goes to offer him older options. He's now seeing a much younger doctor who is up on all the new options and has had great success with his patients. TL;DR - Back issues aren't necessarily the death knell to an athlete's career the way they were 15-20 years go.
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Yeah, tickets aren't cheap at Truist and I can't imagine sitting in this stifling heat for 2-3 hours in the afternoon. We're skipping today's game, too.
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Dad and brother are down and we chose this game to go to. Not sure why as, with Strider on the mound, this looked like a sure-fire loss. Shocked we walked away with a win. Acuna is just plain electric as a ballplayer. Good game all around. If y'all haven't been to Truist park, it should be on your list of spots to hit. Great atmosphere, friendly (and large) crowd, good sightlines.
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In our "window"? Ya'll woulda been calling for his head. I would've been, too.