Lip Man 1

I can only speak for myself but I'm simply tired of this ownership. Of the penny pinching ways, the still insane desire to destroy the MLBPA, the arrogant attitude of "We know better, who are you to even question us" when history shows that way doesn't work, the inbred hiring of just members of the "family" over the years (like this was the mafia) and the incompetent, dysfunctional and inept decisions to go along with the back biting and power struggles (as outlined in my November 2022 story "The State of the Sox.") inside the organization. To say nothing of the garbage baseball on the field. From 1981 through 2006 Sox fans at least could reasonably think the franchise would at least have a winning season and at least be competitive, the numbers show that. But since 2007 it has ben a total clusterfuck, one of the worst records in baseball and that's saying something. Now after JR getting what he wanted in the late 80's suddenly what he demanded back then isn't good enough. In my opinion it would be good enough if there was a good organization and he would keep his nose out of the baseball side of things. Again he thinks he knows better than everyone in the room. The latest debacle being TLR. He doesn't. And I think it's a good guess a large portion of them fan base is simply tired and want him gone one way or the other. Just leave and don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out. If fans are complaining they have every right to be given the misery they have seen on the field especially the last 17 years and the dysfunction in the front office. I don't blame them one bit. And the organization (and some fans) should kiss the asses of every fan who after all this still actually cares enough to complain. They aren't far away from what's even worse. Total apathy. And with all this history JR still has the gall to say its the fans fault for not supporting a garbage product. Which he recently did when he said that's why they can't afford top free agents. They can't afford the top free agents for one reason only, because JR doesn't feel players are worth the money they are getting from other teams and owners. Well adapt or (not literally) die JR. And remember this is the same guy who at that economic forum last year said this: "Sports is a business of failure but the fact that you finish second or third or fourth it doesn’t mean you had a bad year." Of course not because that way the fans still have some hope and you continue to make tons of money...that's JR's business philosophy.

https://awfulannouncing.com/mlb/jerry-reinsdorf-chicago-white-sox-departures-sell-team.html

Lots of stories, columns today: https://awfulannouncing.com/radio/dan-bernstein-laurence-holmes-jerry-reinsdorf-white-sox-stadium-talks.html https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2024/02/22/jerry-reinsdorf-united-center-parking-lots-purchasing-white-sox-south-loop-ballpark https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024/02/22/reinsdorfs-save-the-sox-for-chicago-argument-has-familiar-ring The last column quotes a political rep who lived in Sarasota the last time JR made his stadium or move pitch.

Always nice to beat the Cubs regardless of if the game counts or not.

Can't argue with that but I was trying to be kind. ?

The last time they broadcast all the spring games on CSN Chicago was in 2005.

Of course we can (assuming a bunch of other teams forfeit the season!) ?

I was born and raised on the South Side, my family was all Sox fans, some of my earliest memories revolve around the team starting in 1960. I'm loyal but unquestioned loyalty to anything...a government, a religion, a sports team is dangerous. After following the team for 63 seasons I've earned the right to criticize I think.

Well it certainly makes cutting it down from 70 easier that's for sure.?

The issue with JR selling while he is alive, as he has stated himself, is the gigantic tax hit he'd take from capital gains (roughly 200 million on a sale worth two billion) and the Illinois state tax.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/02/22/white-sox-reliever-john-brebbia-out-with-right-calf-strain-lefty-shane-drohan-has-shoulder-surgery

Speaking of the Bears stadium efforts: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2024/02/22/bears-stadium-arlington-heights-property-tax-review

Hard to tell right now with all the conflicting stories, won't know for sure until a definite proposal is put down on paper but you can rest assured of one thing, JR wants as big of a handout as he can possible get and he wants to spend as little or none of his own money. That's the way he operates.

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2024/02/22/utah-may-pay-900-million-to-fund-potential-mlb-stadium-increase-hotel-tax/

Yea the first exhibition game hasn't even been played and already three pitchers are hurt, one out for the season with TJS.

That's fine I'd never dispute your right to enjoy what you will. (even if with the Sox it's mediocrity defined!) ?

It won't be for two years assuming he stays with Miami since the Sox go there this season.

Since 2007, 11 losing seasons, five winning ones and a .500 season. Three playoff appearances. Playoff record in those three appearances is 3-8. Seven playoff appearances in the past 43 years, among the worst in baseball Knock yourself out enjoying this sir! ?

The tweet said they hope he can begin a throwing program around the end of spring training. Ergo that means he won't be ready for opening day will he? All I hate is consistent losing, and incompetent, dysfunctional and inept ownership and the front office.

Because he's a rule 5, given his injury that probably means the Sox are stuck with him, can't see any reason Boston would want him back if the Sox offered which is permissible for rule 5 picks. Looks like someone on the Sox "vaunted" (LOL) medical, training and conditioning staffs missed another one when advising Getz on him since I assume Getz wanted some info before making the selection.

Never said it was or wasn't simply pointing out to the poster that wrote that they hadn't seen any negative comments from politicians.

And the carnage begins already. ?

In a link to a story I posted yesterday there were at least three state legislators who were quoted as basically saying the Sox can kiss their rear end if they think they are going to get votes from them allowing this.

https://soxmachine.com/2024/02/jerry-reinsdorf-white-sox-relocation-threats/ https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024/02/21/white-sox-new-stadium-south-loop-78-city-funding-mayor-brandon-johnson-hotel-sales-tax-tif

Very well said.