Jose Abreu

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 26, 2014 -> 01:54 PM) He may not be the worst player on the team, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been the biggest dissapoinment. This is a guy who was regularly posting wRC+'s in the 130 to 140 range prior to signing with us. Last year he was paid $14M to post a wRC+ of 105 and provide negative value on defense. While some people may dislike him just for the strikeouts, I think most people hate him because he's a one-dimensional player who is no longer very good at that one dimension while making a f***ton of money. On top of that, Dunn is a guy who publically acknowledges he does almost no offseason work and doesn't appear to be in good physical condition come Opening Day. That's fine when you are producing on the field, but once age starts catching up with you and your physical abilities start to decline, maybe said player should start putting some work in the offseason and actually try to earn his paycheck. And while I will never condone fans for attacking him at a fan convention, as that's some cowardly s***, I don't think he deserves any sympathy from us if he gets booed during games. I'm sure in the minority on that, but I don't think he's a guy who's given his all with us. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's honestly the way I see things. When has he admitted he does no offseason work?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 26, 2014 -> 01:16 PM) Dunn had the highest OPS and OPS÷ on the White Sox last year. And the dope with the crack about Ventura, just classless. You might get more info if yoj just politely tell him you think he should be screaming all the time. What horrible examples they were to the kids at those seminars. What the f*** is OPS÷?

Once again, Adam Dunn is not at a seminar that he's supposed to be at.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 05:57 PM) That's bulls***. You only hurt your own credibility when you make comments like that. I've been going to SoxFest every year minus 2-3 since 1999. Every year I meet great people. Just because a couple of meatheads boo Dunn and Ventura that doesn't make the attendees idiots. Not everyone spends their free time at night/at work/at school/at home/ in waiting rooms reading about the Sox like some of us. That doesn't give you the right to act like you're some elite fan. This.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 02:31 PM) I went to a seminar that Dunn was supposed to be at and he wasn't. Probably because of what happened at the earlier one.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 02:29 PM) The f***? Really? Yeah. Stay classy, Chicago.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 01:25 PM) Is it possible they're just not 100% sure he won't change his number? No, it's final. He was even introduced as #79 on his signing day.

QUOTE (smalls2598 @ Jan 25, 2014 -> 01:24 PM) My friend tried ordering a Abreu jersey shirt for a Christmas gift, but his order was cancelled by the MLB shop. He placed it again...cancelled again. So he gives them a call to see why it keeps getting cancelled. He was told, "He is too new of a player", so they couldn't complete his order, even though "Abreu - 79" was an option on the website. Not sure if things have changed a month later, but just a heads up if you try to order it at the MLB Shop. Same thing happened to me. It should work now.

(In front of Dunn) "It's so discouraging to see Dunn back." (All fans cheer) Wow.

I'd put Johnson at 75, Davidson at 58

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 04:53 PM) I have deleted my potentially offensive post and responses. My apologies. Carry on. What was it about

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 04:27 PM) In case anyone's going, keep us updated. If all that comes from Soxfest is this photo, then I'm fine with that too http://deadspin.com/hawk-harrelson-is-base...addy-1508501487 Meh.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 04:33 PM) @scotgregor 29s According to video screen at opening ceremony,, White Sox's 2014 slogan appears to be: "Recharged and Remade" Better than last year but don't like the and. Recharged, remade or just pick one of the two words.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 06:57 AM) They're already available from MLB.com as well. Try ordering one. Mine was cancelled four times before I finally got it 6 weeks later.

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 7m #WhiteSox finish w/ 2 prospects in MLB's Top 100 list: Erik Johnson (70) and Matt Davidson (80). Int FA's Jose Abreu & Tanaka don't count. --- Nice try, Hahn, but Tanaka is not on the White Sox.

Abreu jerseys on sale at SoxFest. Get one while you can.

Very sharp looking.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 05:17 PM) Elected to? 0. Not as long as the Yankees and Red Sox are still around. Selected for? Hopefully a few at least. Changed the wording.

POLL! Cast your votes!

Paul Konerko on Jose Abreu: "It looks like he's gonna be a stud."

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 04:22 PM) -Michael Scott I knew someone would do that lol

Hahn: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky)

So is Hahn gonna comment on this or not?

Here's something we can all agree on- f*** the Yankees.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 09:20 AM) Bruce Levin and Kaplin must be on suicide watch over the Cubby blue not getting Tanaka. And Loxas.