Paulstar

I'd be shocked if the White Sox don't end up with one of Rodon, Aiken, or Nola, in that order. The only reason why Aiken is a possibility is because of how polished he is as a pitcher and the fact it isn't unrealistic to think he could be up in the big leagues by his 21st BDay if everything goes right, and he definitely has some Clayton Kershaw to him. I think Rodon is the favorite in the org. because he is a legit no. 1 pick talent and fits into the compete soon timeline. Hell, I could see him offered a somewhat similar deal to Chris Sale where if he signs around slot, he'll get a chance with the MLB team this season. And that could really intrigue anyone who is as much of a competitor that Rodon is. If Kolek is the pick, I would not be a fan. With him throwing well across his body with his type of velocity, it just screams a career full of arm injuries to me. You couple that with him not being even that polished of a pitcher yet, I don't see how he fits with the White Sox timeline. Now, I completely understand every pitcher is a risk and some guys will last forever with terrible mechanics and other guys with perfect mechanics will never stay healthy. Hopefully with a little bit of luck, Gillaspie or Burdie fall to the Sox pick in the second round.

QUOTE (hammerhead johnson @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 10:11 PM) That hurts? Haha you're funny. But if this is supposed to be a comparison it's a really poor one.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 09:46 PM) You know, I agree that at a game a ball player can be booed and jeered and it shouldn't bother them. In an intimate setting, Q&A no less, I think people should have more respect for the guy. JMO Alright, I understand that and agree. But I guess Im not too worried if players and managers get heckled at soxfest. I don't see it as a big deal but I'm also pretty arrogant and ignorant as you guys can probably tell

QUOTE (hammerhead johnson @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 10:08 PM) It's only okay if Viciedo is getting taunted at soxfest. Not Dunn. Paulstar, you S-U-C-K. Ha, talk about your classy white sox fans, I just found one!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 09:26 PM) Your job doesn't entitle you to be a whipping boy. If my job was to play baseball I would be perfectly ok with it because BALLPLAYERS HAVE BEEN BOOED AND JEERED AT A LOT LONGER THAN WE'VE EVEN BEEN AROUND. IT'S PART OF BEING A BALLPLAYER!

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 08:59 PM) Just curious. Do you also boo/jeer politicians you don't like or disagree with? What about celebrities? If Kim Kardashian or Lindsay Lohan or Miley Cyrus walked by, would you also boo them? (After all, we pay for their concert tickets, singles/albums and the tv shows they're on are supported by audience ratings and the ad rates which drive the profits). Once again, there's not categorically "right" or wrong answer. For the last time, I've never said I was down with what was going on. I just think it's silly for people to think it's so outrageous that this happened, as it wouldnt have happened with any franchise. If iI was Adam Dunn, I would soak it in and in the back of my head say f*** it, I'm still rich and get paid to play a game I love. Edit: For the record, I'm completely okay with booing at games. If it's okay to cheer, the inverse should be accepted as well.

QUOTE (Brian26 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 07:40 PM) Perhaps it is because you weren't there. Perhaps you're just immature. It's not really up for debate though, no matter how contrarian you want to be. It's pretty much a despicable act. I'm not saying you cannot dislike the guy, but that's not the place to act that way. It was embarrassing. My question is why not there? People are paying hundreds of dollars to attend and naturally most people wear their emotions on their sleeve. I could understand if this was a free event but the sox are making a killing off of this. Maybe I just don't feel sympathy for players and coaches getting paid a whole lot of money for what most of us would do for free. And being a public figure leads you open to criticism.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 06:41 PM) Again, you shouldn't have any problems with my posts then, because they're just words and it comes with the territory... Right? You know what, maybe you're right. Maybe I just have a problem with people who feel like it's up to them to tell other people how to act.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 06:19 PM) Someone's paycheck is completely irrelevant as to how they should be treated. I'm sorry you think that acting like an ass towards someone just because they make a lot of money is OK, and should somehow be celebrated. Excuse me while I have some expectations for common decency. Someone's paycheck is totally relevant in this case because a good portion of the revenue the White Sox bring in to pay those salaries come from the wallets of those fans. And it's not like Dunn's dog is being kicked, they're just words and it comes with the territory. Also, I don't know where you come off trying to put words in my mouth. I already said s***ting on people in a situation like soxfest isn't my thing. But again, I'm not gonna act like I have any right to tell people how to act as you so apparently feel like you have the right to do.

This is just silly. Lets act like casual fans won't speak their mind if given the chance. And lets act all high and mighty and talk down to those classless fans, we're white sox fans, we're better than those people who can't resist speaking their mind! Give me a break, there is no code for being a white sox fan, or a cubs fan, or a fan of anything. People are gonna always act like people have done for thousands of year. So while you might disagree with it, that's fine, but get off your pedastals of looking down at others like your so high and mighty and never disrespect or insult anyone.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 04:06 PM) What is funny is as bad as Dunn was last year, his OBP and OPS was almost identical to Avasail Garcia's is a White Sox uniform. I guess expecting people to be classy is a bit much. Bo Jackson won't get booed out of the Palmer House, but check his White Sox numbers vs. Dunn's. I would say that is like comparing apples to oranges, but your comparisons are so far off that saying doesn't do it justice.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 04:51 PM) Let's all act shocked that people can conduct themselves with some class? Well I suppose you are right there. I'm sorry that everyone who roots for the Sox can't live up to the level of class you apparently have. Now excuse me while I go cry for Adam Dunn and every ballplayer who has ever been heckled. Those poor bastards, I bet there aren't enough expensive toys and hot females out there to soothe their pain from all those classless fans out there who spend 20 bucks for a hot dog and a beer just to watch them play ball.

This is hilarious, lets all act shocked when common fans are angry at a player who's been vastly overpaid for the past three years and call him out at the one time of the year the fans get to interact in some ways with the players. It would be shocking if they didn't ridicule him in the situation. It's not my cup of tea to do that, but I don't feel bad in the least. Especially not since at the end of the day, he's still making millions to play a game. I actually agree with Marty in a sense that I'm surprised Dunn hasn't been dumped yet just to appease the casual fan. I do however think Dunn and Konerko can make a solid platoon. But I still don't see how it's going to be flexible to have Konerko, Dunn, De Aza, Viciedo, and Keppinger all on this roster how it currently is.

Am I the only one who thinks Andre Rienzo has potential to be a really solid starter in this league, maybe even as good as a no 3.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 06:54 PM) It is my understanding that Paul Pasquanelli will be the Bears DL coach(he was previously thought to be LB coach), and Reggie Herring will be the Bears LBs coach. All their experience at the NFL level have been in 3-4 defenses. This is really telling if you ask me. Almost makes me wonder why Wade Phillips wasn't brought in as DC, but then again perhaps he didn't want to start a new again or Trestman and Emery have faith in Mel Tucker and Tucker sold them on his defensive plan. Either way, I think it's pretty clear we will see some 3-4 action next year. More clues will be given with free agency and the draft as to what the D will look like.