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It was Goldy Simmons first year on the job after earning positive reviews working in the minors. He didn't have an off-season with these players due to the lockout. There was no chance that Simmons was getting fired after one season.

Yeah I mean you can think or say whatever you want obviously.

I have no idea. I just assumed that there would be no Soxfest because the details usually come out in like July and nothing happened.

Northbrook Bob is solid.

I think Hahn would've hired Espada. That's clearly not happening.

No idea. Who is making the hire?

I think cancelling Soxfest had more to do with lack of space than anything else. This organization doesn't care about fan outrage. They never have.

Easy. He's tight with Rick Hahn, Jerry has heard of him and wouldn't have to hire someone he doesn't know that would potentially tell him how much of a shitshow his organization is and KW would like it because his son would receive an unearned promotion.

Well then his bosses shouldn't put him in front of a microphone. There's one reason and one reason only why Ken Williams would like Chris Getz to be the manager. His reign of terror can't end soon enough.

Then Ken Williams Jr can take over the minor leagues!!!!!

Espada didn’t even work there yet

I would imagine so but I don't know for sure.

I think Dusty is returning in Houston

Joe Espada is a serious candidate for this job. If it ultimately ends up being him, it's going to be awhile. Would he even be hired prior to the GM meetings? Astros are probably going to the World Series.

I'd add Kevin Long to this list

I remember the bunts. I just think he'd be better this time and hopefully supported. I think he'd hold players accountable and I also think Moncada and TA would drastically improve their defense. Regardless of who they hire, if they don't hit for substantially more power, none of it matters. I just don't think Washington would be actively conspiring against organizational messages and such.

Can you elaborate here? Do you have examples of the game passing by Ron Washington?

You don’t think Ron Washington is better than the ghost of Tony La Russa on game day?

Disagree if it’s Washington. Jon Daniels and Rick Hahn are tight. I think they likely reach a true consensus if it’s Washington.

Ron Washington would be a substantial upgrade over what Tony La Russa provided the last two seasons

Jerry needs to sell the team. It's not a big market operation. They should be doing the opposite. It's the perfect time to push the chips and spend money. They're going to have to pivot slightly after 2023 regardless, due to the contracts on the roster.

Steve Stone said on 670 this week that he expects he and Jason to return

The front office wanting a player that ownership is reluctant to pay for is a common theme with the White Sox

Disagree here, It's essentially a 2/29 deal for one of the best closers in baseball. That's a bargain.

I wrote about the Instructional League roster for FutureSox: https://soxmachine.com/general/2022-chicago-white-sox-instructional-league-preview/ This is much more interesting than the players the organization sent to the AFL