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QUOTE (beautox @ Sep 14, 2015 -> 07:44 PM) remember when we gave away Semien, Ravelo, Bassit and Phegley... I'd rather have Bassit than Shark.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Sep 14, 2015 -> 07:41 PM) Gray really doesn't look that impressive at all. How is his ERA so low? It seems like Sale and him should have their ERA's switched. There was a some pitches that could have went either way.

They could get beat by Debbie Gibson.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 13, 2015 -> 04:34 PM) Indians trying to get over .500 in Game 2 of the doubleheader. They were 45-54 on July 28, with the White Sox 2.5 games better at that time. I think the Sox have a good chance at last place.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 06:21 PM) Buehrle getting skipped on Saturday. Stroman starting. Getting a cortisone shot. Needs 4 starts of about 6.5 innings average to reach 200 for year 15. I hope he bounces back for the postseason. This could be it for him. Going for his 15th win Tues. I still miss him.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 13, 2015 -> 08:01 AM) That is why I really like it, it gives huge advantages for winning the division, and keeps several teams in the playoff race until the end. IMO, it blows the old way out of the water. What it come sdown to is the Pirates will have to beat Arrietta to continue their season. The Cubs will have to beat Cole, and they won't be line-ed up for the next series. Back when they had the one WC there were several times teams would have rather won the WC than their division based on match-ups. That is not the case anymore. The ome thing I am not understanding is the media in Chicago. For a team that is currently a second WC, if you just listened to the media, the Cubs are easily the best team in baseball. Every time they beat a bad team is proof. When they lose to the Phillies, it is just a bump in the road. If makes the last month of baseball worth watching. At least Cub fans have some hope and get to see some exciting baseball. The Sox always look lifeless in defeat.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Sep 13, 2015 -> 01:55 PM) Watching the Bears game here too. Another first inning melt down and the homeruns allowed is just too much to take Double disappointment there.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Sep 13, 2015 -> 01:22 PM) One team ERA in the top 1/2 of MLB in 7 seasons. Tied himself to Ventura Bye bye If there is someone better then him yes. But remember how the Sox replace people. It's usually someone from a era when the Sox were playing good baseball. Ability to coach not required.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 12, 2015 -> 10:25 PM) All of a sudden, we own the Royals, though. (joke). Because it doesn't matter.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Sep 12, 2015 -> 09:12 PM) Is avisail hurt I have a feeling this guy is injury prone and we will never see his full potential.

I thought it was about his old man wanting to do this. Is he still alive?

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Sep 4, 2015 -> 12:06 PM) With the second wildcard, it's easier to make the playoffs than ever. Hell an AL team might make it this year with 83-84 wins. It keeps fans and players motivated.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 11, 2015 -> 01:24 PM) I would love Gardy to get a shot at our roster. Gardy would probably shoot our roster. I think guys like Gardy wont work. His success was he and the organization were on the same page on how to play baseball. There was a time he criticized the farm system for lack of fundamentals and that puts you closer to the chopping block when that happens. I would bet most experienced managers would not want to be here.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 12, 2015 -> 10:55 AM) The Cardinals have lost 7 of 9. I guess that clearly invalidates 5 months of a .650 winning percentage. They're totally losing that division. They should have sold at the trade deadline. Like how when the White Sox won 7 straight it propelled them to the best record in baseball and clearly established they were the best team. That winning streak still hasn't ended. Yep. The Cubs are hot at the wrong time.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Sep 12, 2015 -> 06:13 AM) Jerry has made comments about Thome and managing that seem to suggest he IS the next manager. And I wouldn't be surprised if Konerko manages within the next 10 years. Rinse and repeat hoping for a different result. Why does everyone think Konerko stills want to be involved in baseball? Once again it will be rinse and repeat hoping for a different result. The guys who want to be involved starts as instructors and work their way up. That's how Ozzie did it and with a different organization.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Sep 11, 2015 -> 11:07 PM) Tell that to Kenny and Cooper who have had negative things to say about the fan base on at least four occasions this season. That's part of the Sox M.O. in my opinion. 1. Never admit you screwed up... 2. Blame Sox fans... Mark In some professional sports organizations that gets you fired. The division between fans and organization to some degree has been going on for 4 decades. Only new ownership will change that.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 11, 2015 -> 03:28 PM) Yet the Cubs are the envy of a lot of Soxtalk, and besides Schwarber and Bryant, how many of their own draft picks dot their roster? I am pretty sure the White Sox have more of their own picks on theirs and what they do is wrong. Not every team gets those offers like that either.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Sep 12, 2015 -> 04:30 PM) Amen bro. It's tough pretending to be 150 years old telling stories about where you were when the Black Sox scandal hit. "Boy that Joe Jackson could really lay into a 70mph fastball! Cicotte? Absolute stud!" But it's cool some of the old-timers here remember some of these guys. Speaking of which, can any of you share some insight with us young guys about some of the old fabled Sox pitchers? That would be pretty cool. There was no radar gun. They had guys who could throw hard. The ball wasn't wrapped as tight. There probably wasn't custom made bats. A lot less technology. They didn't treat pitchers like they are glass. There was no "let's shut him down" bulls***. Substance abuse was too much scotch. They had off season jobs. No DH. I would have loved to see baseball before the 70's and those Sox teams in the 50's and 60's.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Sep 12, 2015 -> 02:42 PM) First off, my first move would be to part ways with Robin. This team is desperate for a new identity and culture. IMO, that begins with bringing in a manager with a plan of attack. Hopefully KW leaves for another opportunity, but assuming he returns, I'll pray he does some of the following this winter: 1) Offer Samardzija that QO. From everything I'm hearing, he will likely decline in an attempt to net a bigger deal else were. This means the White Sox obtain a first rounder. Keeping ALL of their picks in 2016 should be priority #1. 2) Decline the player option on Alexei and move on. He is well beyond his prime. 3) Trade from the teams strength (pitching). Many posters here have mentioned the idea of trading Quintana. He ideally can net a pretty solid return given his age, cost and production. In a perfect world you can fill two positions with such trade and the Sox have holes at 3B, SS, 2B, C, and RF. (I think Avi can improve but he has had a down year that makes many concerned) 4) Give the prospects a chance and start the process of seeing what you have in house. 5) Avoid the temptation of signing FAs unless you it does NOT sacrifice a draft pick. 6) focus on adding depth to the farm system. I would consider dealing valuable veterans like Cabrera and Robertson if it means adding needed prospects to farm to better increase the teams chances for 2018 and beyond. With all the holes on this roster, I am more focused on adding prospect depth over MLB roster depth. This team needs to undergo a rebuild. This rebuild can be accelerated via trades and wise personelle decisions made by upper management. Unfortunately, I don't trust upper management anymore... The retooling will likely continue and the sub.500 mediocre baseball will commence on the Southside. Oy vey..... Pretty hard to do if the organization doesn't or can't follow it.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 12, 2015 -> 01:52 PM) Nate is just another Petricka with a bit more upside IMO. Cleveland announcers hit it on the head. His windup and delivery make it easy for the hitter to see the ball. That why you have guys pulling the ball in 98mph pitches. Plus kids think they throw the ball hard enough to blow it by big league hitters. They think all teams have bat speed like the Sox.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Sep 12, 2015 -> 08:09 AM) Jones was outstanding on his return but he has really come back to earth. I have no issues with a guy on the DL. He got the loss but usually one of the mental midgets come in and destroy any chance for a comeback. We have too many guys in the pen that do that. One is too many. I'm not surprised in a no pressure organization.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Sep 11, 2015 -> 11:07 PM) Tell that to Kenny and Cooper who have had negative things to say about the fan base on at least four occasions this season. That's part of the Sox M.O. in my opinion. 1. Never admit you screwed up... 2. Blame Sox fans... Mark The other one is "show up and we will make the team better".

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Sep 11, 2015 -> 11:03 PM) I've found that guys who are "mental midgets" are generally poor at baseball fundamentals and simply don't know how to play the game. The Sox have them by the bushel full. Which explains a lot to me. Again it comes back to accountability. There is very little showing in this franchise right now. I understand you can't fine players for doing stupid things and not executing like Richards, Lopez and Stanky could do but you sure can bench guys, or send them back down to the minor leagues. Instead we get another game where guys like Ramirez, LaRoche and Melky are in the lineup instead of kids who need seasoning and to see what they can do. Mark I believe there is a point of no return if you draft guys with deficiencies on how to play baseball. If they can't catch a baseball how is that going to improve at this level. They also need to stop getting free agents where Sept. is a relaxing time of year.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 11, 2015 -> 04:53 PM) f*** this bulls***. Brian, this doesn't make you right I could see it if it to get a farm guy a start but it seems even with hitters who have a couple of good games they sit out a game. Never stop forward progress.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 11, 2015 -> 11:15 PM) Good. He's had a fine season for a newcomer. I think he's been great. Shut him down. No need to pitch him any more. This is the dumbest thing in baseball. I don't think they did this in the previous century unless the person was bad. Shutdown Shark.