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    Soxfest 2017

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    Well, my dad and I really enjoyed our first Soxfest experience on Sunday. Crowds/lines were very manageable, partly because the slate of players signing/doing photos wasn't outstanding. We got May/Kittle, Jones/Petricka, Benneti/Farmer, Renteria/Steverson (Cooper cancelled but I got him after his seminar later), plus photos with Carlos May and the World Series trophy. Never needed to wait too long in lines, and got to the seminars I wanted and then some. Walking around the vendor area was a treat and there were a lot of things for reasonable prices--I got a medium-ish winter coat (originally priced at $130) for $38 at the Sports Depot. Garage Sale was pretty picked over by Sunday afternoon but we still got some stuff like the Dye WS bobbleheads for $15 each and signed 8x10s of former players for $2 apiece. We didn't try very hard to get autos/photos with any of the top prospects or Baines but that was fine because we didn't want to spend the whole day waiting in lines. I'd probably do it again, though I can see how a Saturday and/or a more enthusiastic season the crowds might be overwhelming.

    Soxfest 2017

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted · Edited by 3GamesToLove

    Are there any freebies in terms of items to be autographed? I bought a ball just in case. Will they know to sign a ball with a pen instead of a marker?

    Keith Law Top 100

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 25, 2017 -> 09:03 AM)
    I try not to think of Tatis Jr. because when I do I lose all faith in this org's ability to do anything right Hardly makes sense to be a fan when you feel that way.

     

    Good thing being a fan isn't about it "making sense."

    Keith Law Top 100

    in Pale Hose Talk

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    QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Jan 23, 2017 -> 12:57 PM)
    Inarguably, the best starter of our lifetime (Pedro) and one of the hardest throwers (Wagner) were both tiny guys. I understand they're outliers, however, it just shows how unpredictable these things can be.

     

    I like Pedro a lot but this is a really bold statement. For peak, sure. But otherwise Clemens, Maddux and Johnson are all ahead of him.

    Soxfest 2017

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted · Edited by 3GamesToLove

    So any advice for a first-timer? Dad and I are going just Sunday. I want to go to the Farm system panel at the beginning of the day and the broadcaster one at the end. Are the photo lines as long as the autograph lines? How early do we have to be there to receive wristbands for signings?

     

    There aren't many HUGE names signing on Sunday, and combined with a general lack of enthusiasm maybe the lines won't be as long? Will Burdi and Collins be easier to get? Should we get there much before 9am? Our tickets are at will-call.

     

    How big are the seminar rooms? Can you sneak in late if necessary (like if you got caught up in an autograph line)?

     

    Once the signing starts, how fast do the lines move? If I'm in the line at 9:30 for the Burdi/Collins signing, what are the odds I can still make it to a 10am seminar?

    In Market Streaming!

    in Pale Hose Talk

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    QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jan 19, 2017 -> 09:41 AM)
    Couple of thoughts

     

    This is a blow to Cubs owned station if MLB does not green-light streaming for them.

     

    Would I be able to watch the Sox anywhere if I have a cable package?

     

    I'm sure you can only watch it if you receive CSN in the White Sox market.

    In Market Streaming!

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 19, 2017 -> 09:38 AM)
    I mean, come on, if you KNOW someone with a cable package.

     

    I'm pumped about this, when I'm barbecuing or cooking, nice to have the ipad on with the game. Ways to set it up now, but, too much work.

     

    This is great.

     

    Yeah, this is good. Particularly early in the season with lots of day games, I often have to stay after work for rehearsals later (theatre director) but have no way of watching the game before rehearsal starts. Cooking, too. Used to mean I'd have to subject myself to Farmer and DJ...

    #IwantBeer2018

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 04:14 PM)
    Without Q, we are looking at a rotation of:

    Rodon

    Shields

    Gonzalez (maybe he can get flipped mid-season)

    Holland

    One of Covey, Beck, or other

     

    Starting lineup would be:

    C Narvaez, Soto

    1B Abreu (could be traded but seems unlikely)

    2B Lawrie, Moncada second half unless he is doing terrible at AAA

    3B Frazier (could be traded mid-season)

    SS Anderson

    LF Melky (could be traded mid-season)

    CF Tilson, Liriano

    RF Garcia, Liriano

    DH Davidson? Garcia or probably more likely a late MLB signing (Carter, Lind, Alvarez)

     

    So pumped for super-cheap tickets on StubHub this year!

     

    2017 Hall of Fame

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted · Edited by 3GamesToLove

    QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 01:46 PM)
    By the way, just want to say before it becomes a topic...Raines was a good player for the Sox, but he's not ours. He doesn't deserve to get his number retired or a statue. If the Sox want to have a Tim Raines Day where they give away something, and give him a gift, great. But don't get crazy.

     

    I don't think anyone would argue that they give him a statue or retire his number. That's silly.

     

    A bobblehead would be cool, though. They did one for La Russa when he got in.

     

    QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 19, 2017 -> 06:52 AM)
    Apparently haha seriously though, who's the next catcher to get in, Yadier Molina probably?

     

    Yadi's case actually isn't as strong as you might think. Mauer still has a shot, maybe? So good (historic) at his peak, but moving to first will hurt him.

     

    QUOTE (ptatc @ Jan 19, 2017 -> 07:22 AM)
    Andruw Jones while very good was never really dominant. I don't think so. Vizquel maybe but borderline.

     

    Jones has a much better Hall case than Vizquel, IMO. But seeing the way Kenny Lofton and Jim Edmonds (who actually have decent cases) fell off the ballot unceremoniously after one year, maybe chances aren't so good...

    Soxfest 2017

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 10:54 AM)
    The very first year I went (2003 or so IIRC) I went on Saturday only. It was fun but there wasn't really enough time to get to everything. So we started getting weekend passes the next few years.

     

    I haven't been to one since 2006 but I would think if you're only going for one day, Sunday wouldn't be a great day. But that kinda depends on what you are looking for or looking to do. I've always thought that most of the "good stuff" happened on Friday or Saturday.

     

    I haven't seen a schedule but I would think most of the bigger name players and the good panels are already over by Sunday.

     

    IMHO, if you are going to go (and can afford it since they jacked up the prices) get the weekend pass with the hotel room.

     

    Yeah, I'm always busy that Saturday so Sunday's really the only option. I pulled the trigger and bought tickets--buying my dad's ticket for his birthday. Looked at some schedules from previous Sundays and there have still been some decent panels. Neither of us has ever gone so I thought we'd finally go to see if it's worth it going forward, rather than wondering each and every year...

    Looking for advice on problems with a brand new fridge...

    in SLaM

    Posted

    Hi everyone,

     

    The wife and I bought a new fridge about two weeks ago after our old one died. It looked like it'd be too pricey to fix and it was fairly old (belonged to previous owner) anyway so thought it was time.

     

    We got a side-by-side Frigidaire from Lowe's that had decent enough reviews.

     

    A couple of days ago I noticed that A) the ice wasn't dispensing and B) that there was a massive buildup of ice all along the back panel of the fridge. It looks almost like a glacier flowing down, with icicles hanging off the shelves as well. It seems to have started from near the make of the ice tray. They were longer/more prominent but I knocked some of them loose.

     

    The ice maker was full but not a frozen sheet on top or anything. I actually can't even pull out the tray because the back is frozen and I don't want to break anything.

     

    Again, we have only had this fridge since 12/15.

     

    We got the extra protection plan from Lowe's, and when I called yesterday about it they said they couldn't even get someone out to look at it until January 11th. I have no idea what sort of damage is happening from this and don't particularly want to wait a couple of weeks.

     

    I called a local repair place and she advised me to just go to Lowe's and ask for a new one, as even when they come out they'll probably need to order a part, stretching out the process even further.

     

    Any advice? I'm relatively new to the homeowner thing.

     

    Some photos here:

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzRwxW9dx...WVBmUlNJcW1GUUE

     

    And yet another shelf lower. The weird sheet/igloo there was left after I removed a bag of frozen potatoes.

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