mmmmmbeeer
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Damn. RIP. He seemed like good people. Always thought it was cool, way back in the day, that these teenaged kids were running such a great site. Heads was a big part of that.
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On 4/11/2025 at 11:55 PM, nrockway said:
it just seems petty and disrespectful. Fenway Sports Group is arguably as incompetent as JR (although Liverpool looks great), does Crochet know that?
he's saying a nice thing about the team that just made him one of the richest men to ever exist, but I don't know why they always have to talk trash.
I can't remember who it was, but one of the big baseball reporters wrote a longform piece on the White Sox and how shitty of an owner JR is. Within that article were many examples of extreme cheapness reaching waaayyy beyond just payroll. I can't remember examples, but just cutting corners on just stupid s%*# that every other team in the league takes care of for their players.
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A strong C.
He wasn't brought in to win, or put together a winning roster, so the on-the-field stuff is essentially meaningless, in my eyes. He's flopped on the trade front but has countered that with a complete reorg of the baseball side of the business. I would argue that's a harder job than most GMs in the league have in any given season.
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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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16 hours ago, hankchifan said:
Not impressed with our new play by play announcer. Does not describe well what is happening with the game.
I wasn't tuned in for all of the game, but did catch him telling viewers Moncada was batting lefty against a new reliever while the camera showed Moncada standing in the LH batters box against a righty. I thought I was listening to the radio call for a moment.
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43 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:
I’m actually going to be more pissed if they don’t send Crochet down to the minors to start the season. I worry this move opens up a spot for Garrett to do a couple innings ever five day thing with the Sox, which would be super stupid.
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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Live round recovered at Gate 4 which is the opposite side of the park? And how the f*** does a gun go off in the stadium and the game goes on, like no one noticed or something?
Nice security, Jerry. You're on a roll, pal.
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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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On 8/9/2023 at 7:47 PM, Sleepy Harold said:
Someone should tell Pedro his team is 23 games under .500, wins don't mean s%*# at this point in the season pal.
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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4 minutes ago, southsideirish71 said:
So what exactly was handling business.
At minimum, getting him to the ground asap to get him away from TA. Preferably, via knockout.
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31 minutes ago, southsideirish71 said:
I don't care that he got into a fight. Its stupid but whatever. But when you put your hands up and start to take swings sometimes they swing back.
Kopech had Ramirez wrapped up. Instead of handling business, he tried to gingerly separate he and TA, which led to TA getting knocked out. Kopech had a responsibility there and failed.
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11 hours ago, Chimpton said:
Utter nonsense, so Betts thinks more White Sox players should have been throwing punches? How come no other Guardians players threw punches? Does that mean they don't support Ramirez?
As a former teacher the 'fight' was just like so many playground fights, after 1 or 2 punches it virtually always degenerates into pushing and shoving and 'hold me back' posturing.
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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My man looked like he'd seen a ghost. Accountability can be a beautiful thing.
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Just now, wrathofhahn said:
Are they going to announce they have fired themselves? Otherwise what could they say that will be remotely interesting.
What will be interesting is watching them tie themselves into knots trying to dismiss or minimize the rumors.
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11 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:
In the next 30 minutes.
Any ideas where an out-of-towner may be able to catch this?
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6 minutes ago, ptatc said:
I agree. But they need to come up with the rules then. Do they outlaw facial hair and have a strict dress code? Does everyone have the exact same drills and stretching requirements or is it individualized?
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?
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1 minute ago, Kyyle23 said:
The money will be spent
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.
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28 minutes ago, Baron said:
Exactly. He should have been resigned. He's the exact type of player you want on this baseball club. But he's not going to resign here now.
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.
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1 hour ago, Kyyle23 said:
That’s nice and all but I don’t believe Harold works there and they just sent out Hahn to talk about the trade he just made
Except he seemed to have forgotten Quero's name, requiring him to look down at his notes.
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Just now, Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm said:
lol
Better than my usual 3 mins ?
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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!
Ishbia taking control by 2029?
in Pale Hose Talk
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This is amazing news. I’m so happy right now. Like everyone on this board, I’ve loved the Sox for a very long time and recognize the damage that piece of s%*# has caused over the years, even sabotaging his own team’s World Series hopes to save money.
I haven’t watched a full game in like 2 years. I refuse to watch something that just pisses me off. With that asshole leaving, I’ll actually be able to watch and spend money on my favorite team again, things I’ve seriously missed.
good riddance.