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QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Aug 16, 2017 -> 11:49 AM) Not quite as much as the inevitability of a useless throw away comment by yourself when you have nothing of value to add to the conversation. Thank you. I hate political jabs in a sports forum, especially from a mod. Please no more.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 16, 2017 -> 11:38 AM) What does amuse me is the blind faith people are putting in this front office. Supposedly they couldn't identify major league pieces that fit a winning roster, couldn't draft or develop for s*** for years, now they acquire all these prospects and are geniuses. They are going to win 100 games a year for a decade. To me, identifying major league players who can help a team vs. prospects who will develop into stars, seems to be a lot easier. And the people in charge failed to do the easy one. Why is it a slam dunk this is going to work out just fine? The wrong guys go south and this could be a disaster. They did what they did, and probably what they had to do, I'm still looking at it cautiously. I'm not sold on the talent evaluators and developers. I don't know why they suddenly would become top of the line. Same here. Would Buddy Bell last this long in any other organization? Sometimes an organization can be lucky as well.

This was an enjoyable game until the mental midgets came out. I basically tuned in to see how good the Dodgers are but even a bad team could have pulled off this win. Dodgers are 50 over .500. Impressive. Not driving that runner from 3rd was the turning point IMO.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Aug 15, 2017 -> 10:42 PM) Thoughts on Bummer? I get bummed when he's out there.

We got out soxed on that one.

I really don't understand the fascination with someone who is not good at a sport. Might as well ask the Kardasians too.

I can't wait.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 30, 2017 -> 08:16 PM) There was outrage at the time for a reason. I don't think Lip or Thad are off base at all. I am constantly amazed when a poster like Thad is given s*** for what he believes when most of his facts about being a losing organization are correct. Thad didn't start this thread but he has a right to voice his opinion even if we all know his opinion already. He admitted that adding players might have helped or might not have helped but giving up when that close should not be an option. All we as fans want is to know the front office wants to win and will fight to win. White Flag implies surrender and that's exactly what it was. Great post! This wasn't too far removed from the season that wasn't. Emotions were high among the fanbase and I think the organization had a different climate to it. Funny how people still get heated over this debate.

QUOTE (Soxnfins @ Jul 31, 2017 -> 09:14 PM) Over/under 32 HR & 80 RBI for Davidson this year? Woo another shower! It's nice to see he hasn't turned out to be a total bust. Finally an exciting White Sox game. Missed yesterday's game.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 29, 2017 -> 11:51 PM) Yes, but the product is so bad they should do something very nice for these fans. Maybe free parking the rest of the year or like I suggested LOTS of free food and drink. Especially season ticket holders. They've totally switched this team's roster and again, the pitchers gracing our mound are disgustingly bad, two or three who arguably should be in the independent league. I'm glad I only paid $10 for MLB this year.

So there;s a guy on the Sox called Bummer. How fitting.

QUOTE (harkness @ Jul 28, 2017 -> 07:41 AM) even though statistically sac bunting isn't productive there are still times I think it should be used. 9th inning two runners on... a non run producing or low avg hitter up - sac bunt is good. Now there is tremendous pressure on the pitcher as decent contact loses the game. Also the historical success of the hitters vs the pitcher following the sac bunts. Sac bunts should be extremely rare... there is no valid reason to practice them so much. Bunting for hits with speedy players is a whole different thing - They should learn how to bunt. Those are the most dangerous guys in the above situation. That puts a lot of pressure on a pitcher. For any kid it's not a glamorous part of baseball.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Jul 28, 2017 -> 11:23 AM) Very, very, VERY true. You've got to be able to teach especially the fundamentals. So far it seems evident that this organization isn't capable of that.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 03:33 PM) But it got the Cubs millions of followers as they came home from school and watched the games on WGN nationwide. Loved it. I was a Cub fan around 69-72. If you live out west you can watch a game at 10 AM. Nothing really on TV at that time.

I don't think anyone does that in baseball anymore.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 11:37 PM) I wonder if you and I are the only 2 who want to win games? Cheers, El Rockin. You and I can suffer alone. I'm with you. I don't think I've watched an inning this season. It's the mental midget pitching that ruins it. I'm tempted to get the Milb subscription.

It's strange that I can accept Q pitching for the Cubs more than Sale pitching for anyone not named the White Sox.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jul 16, 2017 -> 05:12 PM) So....you want them to lose...with dignity or something? This is EXACTLY what this is supposed to look like. 2014, 2015, 2016...when they were actually trying to win but couldn't muster a .500 record, was much more embarrassing to me. At least where you can stomach watching them. I don't think I've watched an inning yet this year. Tempted to get MiLB.

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 04:02 PM) The farm development staff is so new you have no leg to stand on with this argument. Great!

We need more NL players with high hopes they can hit AL pitching. When are we going to stop riding that train?

I'll go with no. I'm suspect of the coaching and development in the farm system. To my knowledge this is still the stagnant part of the organization.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 01:55 PM) Jose Quintana isn't Chris Sale. Shocking, I know. He should do fine in the NL.

I was surprised that it took this long for a thread to pop up. Like most forums anyone that has a name and a pulse is always considered. We could always use another NL guy that can't handle AL pitching.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 28, 2017 -> 12:33 PM) We were well aware of his framing skill. He was so bad at everything else that it wasn't worth it. It's like a WR with 4.3 speed than can't run a route or catch a football. You just have to ignore everything but the film and say bad.

What makes anyone think he would improve in the Sox system? Based on history and him not being a pitcher I'd say no. Great move to send him down tho'. Of course that would be a great trade.