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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 11:06 AM) They will hire someone. It's a bench coach job. The next post blaming Mark Parent for the White Sox record will be the first. They apparently wanted Sandy, but he didn't want to be perceived as a guy after Robin's job. OK, now the Sox have to move to the next guy on their list. How far it goes, who knows, but I doubt anyone will take a few wins off their White Sox projection based on the next coach they hire. Again, I think a different 3rd base coach may make a bigger difference. I dont think anyone is arguing that. The point I'm making is I think they'll have to go pretty far down the list because of the position they have put themselves in with Robin's status.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 10:23 AM) It's possible, maybe probable, but Sandy doesn't want to be that guy. If they hire a guy that would be an interim manager, that is one thing, but if 2 weeks after a slow start, Sandy signed a 3 year contract, in his mind, he would look like a snake. It's a real tough hire especially if the hire is a guy who is interviewing for managing jobs. It is one reason I think they might go for a 3rd base coach and let McEwing be the bench coach. Personally, I think this would effect the White Sox more. I haven't been so impressed with McEwing's decisions the last couple of years, although with the lack of offense, he probably had to be more aggressive than normal. I just think at times, it was being stupid not aggressive. Should we have no coaches? They are all threats to Robins job next year. It's not anyone's fault but Robin and the Front Office for the position they are in. Resign him to a 2 year deal,fire him or roll with him on the 1 year deal and the consequences it's already bringing.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 10:09 AM) What it appears is Sandy was the choice to become the bench coach and probably the possible replacement. If Robin does get the axe, this decision doesn't preclude Sandy from being named the manager. If it is perceived that the new hire is Robin's potential or automatic replacement, there will be a million stories on it from the time he is hired, through spring training. It probably isn't good for Robin, the coaches, or the players. It's not going to help no matter who the bench coach is. That's the point. As long as Robin is on a 1 year deal with his job on the line there are going to be talks.

I always find notion silly of being respectful to the guy that holds the position. Say he gets fired in May. You not going to consider the job a few months down the line after the season is over? Robin's going to be on the hot seat no matter what.

http://espn.go.com/blog/mlb/post/_/id/9990...r-venturas-sake So many issues with having Robin still present as manager and here's one of them.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 1, 2015 -> 11:52 AM) Probably not alone but I don't want the Sox spending any money this offseason. Shed LaRoche even if you have to eat a lot of his contract and let young kids play for a year. Rotate DH between guys. Risking another bad FA contract is something I'm not really interested in. Good when are we trading Sale and Q? Since your strategy involves wasting time we might as well trade them.

QUOTE (bear_brian @ Oct 31, 2015 -> 12:43 PM) Last winter I made a series of suggestions as to what the Sox should do. Among those was acquiring Kendry Morales. There were a group of regulars on this board who scoffed at that notion. He certainly would have been a major improvement over LaRoche, and would have given the lineup that much more flexibility as a switch hitter. Unfortunately, Hahn spent more money on LaRoche, and we now have to live for another year with that decision. The only possible silver lining is that LaRoche's hand was really sore all of last year, and he will bounce back this year. Probably because the last 2 seasons he was below replacement player value. I didnt expect him to turn into a positive producing player at this stage.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 30, 2015 -> 10:43 PM) I'm just not sure the White Sox are going to be willing to shell out $10+ million for Fowler. Jackson's probably the better buy low candidate, like Rasmus last offseason. Better defender and younger. Also barely above replacement level. So he'll fit right in.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 30, 2015 -> 01:53 PM) In 2014 RV didn't get his extension until January. Yes yes we've gone over this. The point is he doesnt deserve one. But right now him sitting on a 1 year deal is probably leading good candidates away.

QUOTE (beautox @ Oct 29, 2015 -> 07:14 PM) Pass you can get similar if not better production for a fraction of the price with AJ and Soto without giving out a contract to an oft injured 30 year old catcher. Well this is a little more of a longer term solution than probably just a 1 year with AJ.

Hahn seems to have a good relationship with Boras so I'm not worried about that part. But hopefully it doesnt go to 5 years.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 28, 2015 -> 08:46 PM) An OC has more of an effect on a team than a bench coach, but I do agree it does make the job less attractive. I was just using it as an example about the attractiveness of a job. Right now it probably doesnt look too great(like that job that I was referring to. Many people declined the job interview). I mean sure there's a pretty good chance that the bench coach is managing by May(if it doesnt go right). But he might not last after this year if the manager does get fired.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 28, 2015 -> 08:34 PM) Yup. It's a terrible strategy for this team. Just get rid of the f***ing guy. That or sign him to an extension. This is like Lovie I believe it was in 2009. Sitting on a 1 year deal and really Mike Martz was the only one who wanted the job as OC. Lovie if he didnt make the NFC Championship game was probably going to get fired.

Robert Murray ‏@RobertMurrayBBE 26s27 seconds ago Former #Cubs manager Rick Renteria is "an early favorite" to serve as Bud Black's bench coach with the #Nationals, per @JamesWagnerWP. https://twitter.com/RobertMurrayBBE Not surprising but not alot of coaches want to hitch their wagon to the lame duck manager here.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 26, 2015 -> 06:46 PM) I'm intrigued by Ibanez. I think it's him. Seems like we're waiting on him. Or at the very least talk to him. Bob DuttonVerified account ‏@TNT_Mariners 7h7 hours ago Hearing #Mariners have also talked to Raul Ibanez about a coaching position or possibly filling a role in the front office. https://twitter.com/TNT_Mariners

That is one of the worst trade ideas for Chris Sale I've ever seen. That says alot because there's been a multitude of trade ideas on the Chris Sale front.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 22, 2015 -> 07:43 PM) No. I've stated that if we in fact stand pat I won't watch til next season when Anderson is up. Agreed. If they stand pat...Robin should consider quitting. That would practically be a set up for failure.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 22, 2015 -> 07:40 PM) Not at all and I'm not saying stop. I've stated my mock where we sign 3 guys and trade for Puig. This team doesn't have the talent to stand pat. They just don't. They have to make moves. Alright we're on the same page. Sounded like you were in the it's all over camp.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 22, 2015 -> 07:27 PM) They tried it this year. Just didn't work out. It happens. So that means stop trying and sulk?

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Oct 22, 2015 -> 06:57 PM) Right after Kenny does. Mark I just hate the morbid attitude. They should try and fill as many holes as possible. Let's actually reach the playoffs next year.

QUOTE (Real @ Oct 22, 2015 -> 06:07 PM) why would this team be signing more expensive free agents they aren't going anywhere next year. Great..when does Rick Hahn leave?

QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Oct 21, 2015 -> 09:13 PM) Wgn just said a mets official accidentally put mets pennant gear on the mets site. They were comparing that to the kc/Astros game. My state's governor is a legitimate dumbass though

People on Twitter are talking about Cubs signing Greinke,Zimmerman or Price. Hey if they want to give Greinke 8 years more power to them.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 21, 2015 -> 07:51 PM) Soler should have let that go into the ivy. Great Duda Heck they should kick every ball in the OF into the ivy

Keep pitching to Murphy...that's been working