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Those two ladies obviously did their homework on the organization

He wants out of this dumpster fire and it's impacting his play.

Watched this today on You Tube. I don't know who these ladies are but this is the first time (other than A.J.) I've heard a "national" show go after JR, call Getz out and basically say what Sox fans have been saying for the past few years. Starts at the 5:29 mark of the show.

Sox announced Sox Fest was supposed to be returning this coming off season in part because it is the 125th season of the franchise and the 20-year reunion of the 2005 championship club. Now given what's happened on the field this season it would not surprise me one single bit if they find some excuse not to have it again.

While I understand your point when was the last time and how often has a struggling player come to the Sox and start to play a lot better?

I think that is very true but I also think the mental aspect comes into play. This is a losing organization... basically has been since 2007. It permeates everything at all levels and you don't really realize how bad it is until you spend time in it, eventually that gets to you, especially if you are a player.

And remember the Sox are starting a pitcher making his big league debut.

Phillies I believe sold about a million tickets after his signing was announced. He paid for his salary for the season immediately

That would put them at 24 straight losses which would indeed be the modern record.

Great question, of course if you think about it how would this franchise look if DeBartolo was allowed to buy it instead of Einhorn/Reinsdorf. He wound up buying the Penguins and 49'ers and those teams won a lot of championships.

Never put anything past this organization but being swept only gives them a tie with the 61 Phillies at 23.

Very true. I wonder if he is "suddenly" running any better?

The way he is pitching cut his ass for all I care.

It's happened to a few Sox pitchers recently, Rodon, Dunning immediately come to mind. I think there were one or two others but their names escape me right now.

I can see that. Mentally the guys stuck on the deadbeat team with this incompetent organization have to be just completely out of it spirit and energy-wise. And Grifol as manager isn't helping.

RHP Jimmy Lambert (right rotator cuff strain) Expected return: TBD Lambert visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache during Spring Training for a second opinion on his shoulder and was able to avoid surgery. He said something was there, but they had a program in place to try to treat it. He was placed on the 60-day IL on March 28 and began an injury rehab assignment with the Arizona Complex League White Sox on July 19. Lambert threw in another game in Arizona on July 23, but was returned from his rehab assignment on Aug. 3 due to a right shoulder strain. (Last updated: Aug. 3)

This one folks is a whopper: " Jerry’s a winner, okay? He’s an absolute winner. He’s a competitor. No, he’s not content. Who is? He’s an incredible owner, an incredible man, I know how much he loves Chicago and how much he loves those fans.” ?-Pedro Grifol. https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/08/04/white-sox-manager-pedro-grifol-knows-jerry-reinsdorf-might-have-to-make-tough-decisions

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/08/04/white-sox-pedro-grifol-jerry-reinsdorf-chris-getz-losing-streak-skip-schumaker

They did it! They actually went and did it...20 straight losses...shall we try for 30? Why the hell not!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Wilson is absolutely brutal just like everyone this year in the God awful bullpen.

Assuming they have the stones to go through with it, Sox fest next winter should be a real hoot. Frank Thomas was one the postgame show a few nights ago and he was royally pissed off, you could see it in his face and the tone of his voice. He was embarrassed.

The longest losing streak of the modern era was set by the 61 Phillies who lost 23 straight.

I believe based on his history he personally considers it fiscally irresponsible to pay an individual that much money. Remember he's the guy who told MJ that he (meaning JR) would regret paying him that salary.

Once again the Sox were in the game late until Brebbia put it out of reach. He was an atrocious signing.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/08/02/white-sox-pitcher-drew-thorpe-going-on-injured-list "Dr." Grifol doesn't think it is serious. We'll see soon enough.

Good point. It's not just the people working with and dealing with the athletes directly but the individuals who make personnel decisions, scout and development. It's all completely rotten to the core and needs to be expunged (ya like that word!) No trace of current ownership needs to remain, the entire franchise needs to start fresh and renew hope and good feelings.