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If JR wants to pay for the stadium himself I have no objection at all. But he's already been gifted a stadium once along with a sweetheart lease agreement. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. If he wants a new stadium he can pay for it. Especially given how he's run the franchise and the return the fan base has gotten from it.

Why should he, JR is becoming a real embarrassment to all concerned.

Chet has had different and unusual health problems for a long time. Very sad as he was a great player and seems like a good person. Had a great interview with him in 2004.

Don't bet your life on this happening. From a story this afternoon in the Sun-Times: "While state lawmakers have all but rejected the possibility of dedicating any public money to a stadium — either for the Sox or the Bears, who want a new home of their own..." "But Gov. JB Pritzker and state legislative leaders have said there’s zero political will in Springfield to help Reinsdorf or the McCaskeys, who want $900 million from taxpayers for a new lakefront stadium. Both proposals are considered long shots to make any progress during the fall veto session." https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/08/30/the78-white-sox-stadium-related-midwest

Now the Bears are moving? 🤔 It's not like they are going to Springfield or Champaign. They may go to Arlington Heights, or Burbank or Oak Lawn or Wheeling or where ever in the suburbs...big deal. It's all the Chicago area

McCaskey spoke to the media and the stadium issue came up. The Sox may want to take note: There are other issues on the Bears’ agenda. McCaskey reiterated that the team is focused on building a new stadium downtown, just south of Soldier Field. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said it will be “near impossible” for the Bears to gain approval for a stadium during the General Assembly’s veto session in November. McCaskey said the Bears are aiming to get on the agenda, but admitted it will be a challenge. “We’re just trying to continue the discussions,” he said, “and trying to convince people that it will be great for the region, for the city and for the state.” The Bears have pledged to commit $2 billion towards the project. They might have a new way to access some of that money — in a special meeting this week, NFL owners voted to allow teams to sell up to 10% of their franchise to private equity firms, which would remain passive investors.

That actually is what happens in case of a catastrophic accident involving a MLB team, say a plane crash. In order to finish the season the organization would be allowed to select unprotected players to fill out a roster and continue to play. Does this season qualify under those terms?

Can the owner be put on waivers????????????

Good point since JR was publicly opposed to him getting the job.

Jankowski was put on waivers one day to late.

Over time the schedule has never been perfectly balanced so any argument a team from the East or West has is out the window. How many years was Tampa losing 100+ games a year and the Yankees/ Red Sox were taking advantage of that. Or when Houston was God-awful in the west? Manfred isn't going to do squat as long as everyone is making loads of money.

27th time the Sox scored one run in a game. That's seven straight losses, I think they have a third double-digit losing streak in them.

The Sox have used a franchise record 59 players this season, including 31 pitchers, a turnover that has seen the entire Opening Day bullpen not on the current active roster.

Well remember he "saved" the organization a year and speeded up the rebuilding process. 😆

Don't stop now boys! Another double-digit losing streak coming right up!

Sox have scored one run in 26 games so far this season. And for those mentioning "luck" and "cursed" I'm reminded of this salient quote: "Luck is the residue of design..."-Branch Rickey

It would help if he could string a few years together where he's not trying to hit with only one good arm or be able to run without serious injury.

That's probably true. To expect JR to change his attitude towards his front office at this stage in his life is highly unlikely.

And before anyone brings this up when the Sox lose this game. Flexen did not start the game so he is still tied with Danny Wright for the record of 19 straight starts without his team winning.

When you have arrogant, incompetent, dysfunctional and inept people in power making decisions from ownership on down the line why should you be surprised?

That would be a start at improving things. We'll see if it actually comes to pass.

The Sox had multiple chances to usurp the Cubs since the early 80's and every single time they shot themselves in the foot with head scratching, crazy decisions. Although to be fair there were some factors that were outside of their control, for example Tribune Company which owned WGN-TV and radio buying the Cubs.

But it is basically now played every night of the week, holidays like Christmas included. Back when I was a kid it was blasphemous to even think about playing on Christmas Day.

It's well known that JR is in the room on draft day and "offers" his opinions. As a source told me: “With :30 seconds left in their selection time on draft day JR would say things like “You know this college right-handed pitcher has the lowest injury risk.”

Can't spend a dollar if you only have .50 cents! 😆