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Even if that were to happen JR wouldn't sell because of the financial tax hit.

I can only tell you that is what I was hearing from sources in my "State of the Sox" story. It was from individuals who would know about such things. I found it hard to believe but I trust the people I spoke with.

"Window of contention...Talk to me after the parade..." - 😄

Jim Margalus from Sox machine takes a closer look at this situation; https://soxmachine.com/2023/02/white-sox-confirm-jason-benettis-return-then-drain-the-excitement/

You are exactly correct. And without going into details because ethically I can't let's just say from what I was told some of the individuals involved on the White Sox side had family interests with the Guaranteed Rate Company. It appeared to be a conflict of interest and JR (again according to my sources) was never told the specifics.

After the parade!

All I can tell you is I heard this same refrain from multiple people.

Unfortunately hope is not a strategy nor does it usually mean success.

https://www.wsiforumstoo.com/74118-the-state-of-the-sox I spoke with six sources for the story all connected in a professional way to the franchise

The Sox have his rights from what I was told for this year and next season and that's it without an extension. And I'm guessing you are right...I'd be very surprised if he is still around after 2024.

Remember the motto of this ownership, "Fiscal responsibility is more important than winning."

About his recent negotiations. Those of you who read my "State of the Sox" story on all the dysfunction in the organization can get a sense of what Jason is hinting at in the story: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/2/2/23583012/jason-benetti-white-sox-contract-nbc-sports-chicago-brooks-boyer-fox-steve-stone-chip-caray-braves?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=020223 Afternoon Edition&utm_content=020223 Afternoon Edition+CID_b2a1383eb6d24e9532734119ee0fa88a&utm_source=campaign monitor&utm_term=on the talks that led to him returning for 2023

What do you expect? The organization is a mess and when individual players do well they aren't recognized. Have seen the early schedules for national TV broadcasts from Fox, ESPN and MLB Network. No Sox games...none.

Believe me you should be. The comments from those who know are incredible.

Only if they stay healthy and that's a big if based on the last several seasons.

From what I've seen he wants a two year deal worth 30 million.

Even if they wanted to sign him they aren't going to spend 30 million. Seems pretty clear JR has set a self imposed hard cap and they are at it.

The results make "complaining" very easy to do don't they? Give me reasons not to call out the ineptness, dysfunction and incompetence and I'll be happy to comply. If you read my story "State of the Sox" you'd realize how bad things are in this organization. This from a half dozen sources connected to it.

Has been announced... the Sox open in Houston at 6:05 central time.

More flotsam and jetsam.

The Sox "hope" to do well this season. Hope is not a strategy and rarely works out well for all concerned.

Considering they are supposedly in the window of contention yet are resorting to these kind of signings...what does that tell you? Can't wait to hear the excuses from Hahn when spring training starts.

Normally you'd think this but with this inept, dysfunctional and incompetent organization we shouldn't be surprised.

January 31, 1909 - Sox catcher Billy Sullivan secured a patent on the first chest protector. It contained a wind pad with compressed air. It was the forerunner of the modern catcher’s chest protector. Sullivan was the White Sox catcher from 1901 through 1912, missed the 1913 season, then came back to play for the team in 1914. January 31, 1956 – George “Buck” Weaver died at the age of 65 in Chicago. Weaver was one of the “Black Sox” that was banned from the game by then Commissioner Kenesaw “Mountain” Landis for his involvement in the fix of the 1919 World Series. Weaver, however, until he died, maintained his innocence and the record shows he hit .324 in the series with 11 hits, five for extra bases. He also was perfect in the field. Despite not taking any money from the gamblers Landis banned him because he knew about the fix but didn’t tell anyone about it. January 31, 2003 - U.S. Cellular Company and the White Sox signed an agreement selling the naming rights to Comiskey Park. The deal was worth 68 million dollars and the contract was for 23 years. The money received by the club contained the stipulation that it could only be used on renovations and upgrades for the stadium, not say, for signing free agents. Because of said renovations U.S. Cellular Field became one of the finest looking stadiums in baseball. The Guaranteed Rate company would then secure naming rights in November 2016.

Owners voted not to allow the sale after Kuhn brought up his objections which was why DeBartolo considered suing Kuhn and MLB.