hi8is

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 08:57 PM) ... he seems to be an outstanding person ... For 8 years, every single season between 1990 to 1998 - my dad and I would go see every Sox game against the Angels. hi8is Sr. was a really b****en father... it didn't matter if it was a 3 or 4 game set... every single game we would get there about 3 hours before the gates opened for batting practice and we would then stay after the game was over for about 2 additional hours. Before and after games Ventura became someone we relied on being able to not just get a signature from - but also to have some of his time. He'd spend at least a few minutes per year taking with my pops and it was obvious that Ventura came to recognize him after a couple years. The Big Hurt was similar in that he was just a stand up guy in that setting. His method for signing was to have everyone line up... he'd stand and sign after games more often than not for over an hour until everyone had their memento. If it was daylight out, he would always willingly pose for as many pictures as people requested during this process... always flashing his patent pending smile. Those two players are the reason I latched onto the Sox and never let go. Thomas more so than Ventura -- but the point is that yes, in my personal experience -- Ventura was one of the best on and off the field.

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 09:59 PM) That was the idea behind getting the top pick... Uhhhhh.... I completely do not understand or concur. but I still wub you, man.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 08:46 PM) Look at the bright side. This should be the last thread if it's kind for a long time. Hell yes - I completely understand and concur.

At least the Phillies are gonna end up losing tonight. That brings my "discontent level" down to a 6. Edit: Please Baseball Gods - my prayers this season have rarely been answered... but please... please... please... PLEASE have the White Sox lose tomorrow while making the Reds somehow miraculously beat the Cubs.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 07:03 AM) Considering we're up against Kubler today - I'm hoping for a 3 - 1 loss. Of course, we WIN the god damned game because... baseball. Figures. Instead of having a chance at #3 - we're at #5 now and have to lose tomorrow while getting a Reds win.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 05:03 PM) It would something if the Phillies dropped to 5th tomorrow after being 1st most of the season. They're up 2-0 No joke!!!

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 04:34 PM) Lets go Phillies! We're the biggest Phanatic's their are in the world right now! Go Phanatic's, Go! Go Scalpers, Go! ( squared )

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 08:21 AM) I am not proclaiming him dead, but very clearly not in the same tier as Eloy, Kopech, Hansen, and Robert. word.

Considering we're up against Kubler today - I'm hoping for a 3 - 1 loss. Fulmer goes 8IP with 0 ER 1 R. Bullpen gives up 2 runs in the 9th. Kubler goes CG with 1ER, a solo Moncada shot. L Not likely all around but I'm just saying today's loss probability is high. Then we've got Volestad to close out 2017... so we're looking good IMO.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 05:57 AM) Tony, that's a funny thought. I probably have played that role. Seriously, having a player play all 9 positions in final game has been done before, so it's not a big deal anymore, if it ever was. Campy Campaneris (sp) did it decades ago, probably when I was your age. Others have, too. Minor league teams do it often to give themselves something to talk about, but it is not a big deal. But if it floats your boat, I am all for it. It doesn't happen every day, is of note, and hell - I've never seen it occur in modern Major League Baseball. Closest thing I've seen was that Will Farrel spring training spectacle. That last message from you was a bit - ummmm... sour?

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 04:00 AM) To dumb it down, Phillies HAVE to win their next two games (and the Sox to lose the next two obviously) to leapfrog them for 3rd. As I said a while back, I think we're going to be set at #4. Only the Reds I can see screwing that up if they continue to suck. I may be a part of the "confused idiot bunch" - but we're not that dumb!

Delmonico is flipping hysterical - he makes some really funny ass video stores with Rob Brantley. Today's was pretty epic.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 02:52 PM) I was with you on Albies... and Mateo too. Quit lying, ya clown.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 11:34 AM) I was one of a few very pro Albies voices when we thought he may be here in a trade. Slashline for first 54 games .281/.354/.443 with 5 hrs, 8 doubles and 5(!) triples. 36 Ks to 21 BBs. 7 of 8 stolen bases. Soxtalk slapped a Yolmer Sanchez label on him and couldn't see past it. I recall your support of Albies very well. Prior to your expressions, I knew very little of him... so it was actually your information posted which made me follow the kid and jump aboard his train. Actually, just tonight - I stumbled upon this.... thought you'd enjoy: https://www.talkingchop.com/2017/9/28/16380...bies-wild-thing

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 26, 2017 -> 01:57 PM) Robin Ventura could be a candidate for the Mets job http://nypost.com/2017/09/26/odds-are-high...-familiar-face/ I'd love to see him manage for another team - but he certainly didn't seem to take to the job like a fish to water. Seemed to be more content just being "dad" at home with the fam.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 22, 2017 -> 08:55 AM) UPDATE: Hailey will be throwing out the first pitch at Game 4 of the World Series! So flipping cool - that little girl has some awesome parents behind her!

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Sep 30, 2017 -> 12:19 AM) Sox win, Reds lose, Tigers lose, Phillies win 0.5 games ahead of the Reds with the 5th pick Sox pick 4th 1.5 GB of the Phillies for the 3rd pick 2 games left. 1st and 2nd pick have now been eliminated.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 7, 2017 -> 10:59 AM) http://meadowparty.com/blog/2017/09/07/klawchat-9717/ If I recall correctly, Kopech is someone that Law hasn't waffled on - he's always been in Michael's corner... right?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 09:53 AM) http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-prospect-alec-hansen-thinks-2018-season-could-be-even-better-breakout Your link forwards to The Score's Twitter The quoted reference is fixed for anyone else who gets confused when clicking. edit: Great article - I loves me some Hansen! A rotation lead by him and Kopech is a thing that wet dreams are made out of.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 21, 2017 -> 02:16 PM) Keith Law: He was way too old for the DSL – most players there are 18 or younger. While there's nothing in this statement to warrant what I'm about to say -- the way Law speaks, imagining him saying just about anything.... makes me think,

QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 05:34 PM) I'd prefer to see Polo at Charlotte, Fisher in WS, and Rutherford in KAN It's so nice to see Hawkins not starting!

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 10:52 PM) No circumstance possible? Did you consider the circumstance where Iguchi calls him and says "White Sox. Fun team."? I should just select the "ignore" option for this entire thread... oh wait, there isn't one.

QUOTE (Real @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 10:34 PM) So which players should I be researching that fall in the top 5 picks? And which are gonna likely fall to the sox? From the 2018 MLB Draft thread in the Future Sox Board: QUOTE (hi8is @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 08:58 PM) The closer this season gets to its conclusion, the more contented I am with our position in this draft class. Hahn and Co. have been singing the "deep draft, no clear number 1" tune for sometime... and that mantra is beginning to finally sink in for me. Say that hypothetically we're selecting in the 4th slot and the first 3 picks go down like this: 1.) Singer 2.) Madrigal 3.) Turang I'd then be stoked for them to pick up Hankins, Kelenic, Kowar, Rocker, and even Beer if his 2018 performance puts him back in the top mix. An interesting guy to watch will be Tristan Beck. I'm in no way suggestion him as an option for our top pick but it'll be fun to follow him. Just gotta put the faith in Hostetler that they'll get the PBA with our #1 selection... even if it isn't ending up being the 1:1 slot. If one of those "designated" top 3 are replaced with another player I've listed - then, well... you do the math. All in all - it's too early to tell.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 10:17 PM) Through 160 (Magic numbers to have higher pick): 1. Tigers 63-97 (SF-2, Phi-1) 2. Giants 63-97 (Det-3, Phi-1) 3. Phillies 65-95 (Det-4, SF-4, Sox-1) 4. White Sox 66-94 (Phi-4, Cin-2) 5. Reds 67-93 (Phi-4, Sox-3) Not just one Magic Number for "myself and the confused idiot bunch" but 11! ( In all seriousness - I'm glad you're having fun with this flavum )

QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 06:05 PM) Elaborate. QUOTE (Quin - elaborated by hi8is @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 09:51 PM) Otani is not, under any circumstance, coming to the Sox. There ya go. Elaboration complete.