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Even if he escapes the inning, it's a terrible decision. Either bring in the shit bullpen, or leave in the shit starter who's lucky to have given up 3runs. I understand either decision isn't ideal, but atleast the former allows him to avoid a worse outting

Everything is magnified against the Cubs. For all those terrible Cubs years everyone would say, "throw out the records when these two play" as a way of preparing the fanbase to lose because none of us tolerated it. Granted, those were the years when neither team had won a World Series and both fanbases HATED each other. We accept that this season has been constructed to be intentionally dreadful. But no matter what our situation is, or that of the Cubs, all of our problems are brought to the surface in this series. Personally, I just hate watching us ressurect Contreras and Rizzo's season; or help Bryant and company stat-pad. Losing isn't a problem in itself. But my God, have some self respect and try to be somewhat competitive

Over. Lester won't be showing any patience with our lineup.....and the umps won't be showing any respect for our lineup.

I'm all for supporting bad, but against the Cubs I would appreciate it if they could atleast limit the stat-padding for one game.

I just left the game and this roster does make it difficult to justify paying a significant amount of money on tickets, parking, food. Atleast in this circumstance of having to travel to Wrigley I fully support the rebuild and accept it's going to be a process; but damn, days like today make it tough to watch. There's just so much garbage

Not one strikeout for Lopez? How is that even possible?

I understand anyone that doesn't trust the process. For years, many of us on Soxtalk didn't trust their amateur drafting process, international signing process, or the entire process for how the team was constructed year to year. I'd say all of those concerns were justified. No one within this organization is famiiar with a rebuild. And while I don't fault the White Sox (it was absolutely the right move) or doubt the overall talent received from the respectives trades, they don't deserve a free pass. Trust shouldn't be established, but earned. I personally have faith in the process and hope it succeeds, but honestly I don't fear failure. If by some disasterous turn of events the rebuild is prolonged because of ineffectiveness or injuries to our top prospects, then so be it. It shouldn't be a surprise that the same people who were upset about the idea of a rebuild are now upset it's not happening at an accelerated pace. Like all this nonsense I've read about Giolito, how he has "lost his confidence" and needs time in AAA to regeoup himself. Why? If he's going to fail, let him fail with 200 innings and an entire year of major league coaching. Do NOT be afraid of it because somehow it may discredit the entire rebuild. Not everyone in our minor league system is going to succeed, either. At this point in his development, it's not even worth sending him down. He's not blocking anyone or jeopardizing anything but our place at the bottom of the ALC. Honestly, I'd love if it we would receive another Top 5 pick in 2019. If you can look back at the 2018 season and say overall, most (because you can't expect 100% success rate) of the players we're expecting to contribute to future teams have progressed forward, then everything is going as planned. Our record overall shouldn't mean shit

Ugh I feel like Eagles are making a mistake here trying to wind down the clock rather then making SOME attempt for a 1st down. A field goal still gives Brady a chance to tie. A 1st down ends it.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Jan 30, 2018 -> 10:16 PM) It's definitely time for new blood on the radio. I agree, and I can't imagine it'll be an issue. If JR is balking it's due to another, unknown concern. Let's also assume here the White Sox family will take care of Farmer and provide another job for him within the organization.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 06:18 AM) I mean you are right...you can’t know until the offers come in, but it isn’t like there are no cues to go off of. Again, even if we let him go to FA, our money is still green too, you know. It might be more comforting for the guy to know he’ll be in an organization that he likes AND be insanely wealthy instead of just one of those two things. Not worth trading anythingbof value to build comfort. What if he doesn't like it here? Is it just a shoulder shrug and, oh well atleast we tried? Manny Machado here is a step forward, but let's not act like it's the missing piece to contention. We're still a few years away.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 06:11 AM) I take this as a good sign that these guys aren’t in the trade. Still don’t see how we have a “leading offer”’without one of Kopech, Giolito, Lopez, Rodon, or Hansen in the mix. So question for Soxtalk, who would you rather give up as the centerpiece in a trade for Machado: Rodon, Lopez, or Hansen? Lopez. I watch his starts and envision him as an eventual Brandon Morrow failed starter, shut down relief pitcher. That's obviously valuable, but expendable for Machado.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 06:44 AM) I think they have every intention of paying him commensurate with his market value. I just think they want a leg up in the competition, or more ideally, to avoid the competition entirely. If you're Machado's agent would you even advise your client to exclusively deal with one team when such record breaking money is on the line? I wouldn't. Whatever they're offering now, they'll offer next season; plus all the other big market teams. Let's think about it -- the only reason they'd do such a move is to snatch him up for less money. And by that I mean fair market value (which is unknown), not what some desperate team will throw out. For trading Kopech and his potential, the small advantage of negotiating with Machado alone isn't worth it. If we have to play these games to win the sweapstakes then we're not serious contenders.

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 01:56 AM) This is so stupid. Why? Kopech or Giolito? Seriously? With no guarantees that he re-signs? Again, there has to be a 72 hr window otherwise forget it. IMO trading either of those guys for Machado, with one year of control, when he is almost certainly going to test the open market is a fireable offense. I would hope that either Kenny or Jerry are grabbing Hahn by his tie and telling him if he even discussed them with the O's that his job is on the line. But this is the White Sox, so they do stupid things from time to time. If they pull a stunt of this proportion, I won't be going to nearly as many games this season. This is contradictory and bulls***. I'm a bit shocked they'd even be in consideration for Machado given their rebuilding timeline. Why rush? Do they believe exclusively negotiating with him now is better than next offseason? It's a hell of a risk, and honestly they're going on his word -- "yeah sure I'll consider you guys. I promise." I'm not quite at your level of anger, but trading for Machado and not immediately signing him is a fireable offense. I won't tolerate a wait and see approach throughout the season, it'll be a constant distraction.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 14, 2017 -> 10:42 PM) Dodgers bullpen looked very good. Jansen looked filthy. After the Almora HR I turned off the game out of frustration, assuming the worst. This series is obviously just beginning, and of course Kershaw starts should be victories, but it's a good start

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 11:46 PM) Davis threw like 3 pitches in the strike zone that inning. Great job Nats. I don't understand how these players can't comprehend that. Especially after how bad he looked in the 8th.

QUOTE (Footlongcomiskeydog @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 11:44 PM) Nats could be given 6 outs this inning and it wouldn't matter. Exactly. That pickoff sealed their fate

QUOTE (Footlongcomiskeydog @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 11:40 PM) Davis is running on fumes and the Nats can't even take advantadge. They deserve to lose. The National League collectively is terrible. The Nationals have choked slightly more than the Cubs. It's embarrassing watching this series. I really hope the Dodgers avoid playing scared like the Nationals have here. How many hangers have the Nationals missed? Its so unbelievable

Everytime I've watched the Cubs they look so terrible.....but the Nationals are playing scared. This isn't a team I'm feeling scared about facing the Dodgers.

Enough unnecessary victories, already. I understand the whole idea of applauding wins that are the result of players expected to be here for awhile, but at this point, every slot position matters. After tomorrow's home game, I'd hope Garcia and Abreu would Be benched the remainder of the year. Or atleast as much as possible the remaining Cleveland series

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ May 9, 2017 -> 02:55 PM) Maybe pilates isn't working for Arrieta anymore? He may have cost himself over $100 million with how he has pitched. Good move by the Cubs though not jumping to sign him long term

QUOTE (StrykerSox @ May 7, 2017 -> 01:35 PM) This was always the risk. Should have traded him for the best offer we had. I know we'll hear "you never knew exactly which players were involved," but this scenario of Q's suckage and holding onto him is burning us. Sure, he may eventually turn it around; but losing a valuable trading chip is terrible. It effectively stunts our revuild because we were relying on him to be consistent Q. at this point, only course left is to hold onto him and hope for an amazing second half

QUOTE (bmags @ May 5, 2017 -> 04:32 PM) Yankees for the first time in...ever are entertaining to watch to me. I kinda wanna grab tickets when they are in town. It's amazing to me with how they were able to develop Judge. I was among those not very interested in him during the offseason when we were throwing around trade packages for Quintana. He's among the rare finds that just far exceeds expectations. We'll see how he adjusts fo the league, but for now, I give the Yankees organization a lot of credit developing him. Apparently he has had different batting stances at every minor league level. It also proves the value of excess draft picks. If the Yankees didn't have 3 (late) first round draft selections, maybe they wouldn't have taken a chance.

Well....Anderson looks terrible today

QUOTE (ptatc @ Apr 4, 2017 -> 03:43 PM) Welcome to what everyone is wishing for. For those who wanted it, they better keep watching and supporting the team. I wished, prayed, and now fully welcome it. I plan on going to as many games as possible too to show my support.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Apr 4, 2017 -> 02:56 PM) Let say this ovvereaction comes true and Q has a down season compared to his usual numbers, the Sox still traded Sale and Eaton and got a lot back for both. How many rebuilding teams, especially as of late, kicked off their rebuilds with moves like that. So Q having a down year wouldn't be the end of the world. Another year of Q means one less year on his contract, one more question mark (if he did have a down year), and honestly, it sets backs our rebuilding effort. No, it's not the end of the world (that comes under a nightmare scenario of all of our prospects busting), but I don't know how anyone couldn't be disappointed. Hahn sure as hell wouldn't be happy. The ultimate goal here is to trade everyone with high value, to maximize return, and speed up those inevitable down years of a rebuild. On the brightside, we're losing!