shysocks

QUOTE (shipps @ Aug 2, 2016 -> 09:57 AM) Ever since the team completely fell on their face once the 2015 season began a year and a half ago it seems Hahn has lost a lot of, if not all, the confidence and trust from the fan base and it appears it isn't repairable. The public sees a FO that doesnt seem to be in line with one another. There is no synergy throughout the organization (Phil Emery reference:)). The moves that have been made have rarely panned out which were questioned by many at the time they were made. Admittedly some of the moves many of us liked, but because of the trust that we had in them that they were doing the right thing and that they were going according to plan (2-3 year window which they spoke of). They give constant mixed signals in the media, whether it be different directions of philosophy from KW and Hahn or what they are thinking one week being different from what they just said the week before. They build up ideas through the media to the fans that they dont quite follow through with and it leaves the fans in an outrage because they did not meet the expectations that THEY PUT IN OUR HEADS. When they talk about going for it they strike out on all the big FA's that were available. They talk about identifying that this team isnt good enough and they have to get better before the trade deadline only to trade a bullpen arm in Duke which is one of the last guys you would think we needed to move. They have a 12 year old leader spark a revolt in the locker room during spring training. They have the best player cutting up jerseys on game day. No one shows respect for their manager publicly. They all do a terrible job of building a good relationship with the media and fans. There is no confidence in the team currently or for the future, nobody shows up to games, poor TV ratings and the core fan base (Us) which has always been strong is straying away from having any interest or respect for the organization whatsoever. Could the Sox be a team that relocates in the next decade? I dont see the support waiting to be there for them even if they do come around and have a surprise season next year or the year after. It wont come until they change from the top down. I don't know about relocation, and I don't really wanna think about it because it breaks my heart. What has become clearer to me over time, through cryptic and not-so-cryptic tweets like Buster Olney's about a leadership crisis, through quotes from Kenny and Hahn, that the Sox have inconsistent leadership at best and dysfunctional at worst. At the highest levels of the front office, there is obscurity about roles at best and a serious power struggle at worst. It puts the Sox at a competitive disadvantage from the teams whose management all swim in the same direction and it's going to be very hard to win until something changes.

QUOTE (gatnom @ Aug 2, 2016 -> 09:42 AM) This isn't really meant to be a rebuttal to your argument, per se, but isn't it a bit funny how we always seem to be waiting on 2-3 guys to "play like they are capable of playing"? It's almost as if it should be expected for a couple guys to under perform on a year to year basis and having no backup plan for them not meeting expectations is a recipe for failure. Bingo. I'm done entertaining what-if arguments. It never works out perfectly, but the Sox have put themselves in a position where it must, every year. Yes, we can still sell next season. But we're just gonna be mediocre until then and it's gonna be another waste of everyone's time.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 49s49 seconds ago Charlie Tilson will join #WhiteSox in Detroit tomorrow.

Hahn really didn't help himself with the "mired in mediocrity" thing, even if it was true. That comment opened a big yawning gap for criticism to flow into today.

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So when are we allowed to take what Trump says seriously?

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 27, 2016 -> 10:04 AM) Like Sale and Q, there is literally zero reason to trade him if they arent offered a package to their liking. Why would they just give him away? They dont need to dump salary. Unlike them, Robertson might be entering his decline and could become a bad contract pretty quick. If we can get a nice piece for him it wouldn't be a bad idea to do so.

2.11 ERA, 4.80 FIP, 1.5 K/BB during the hot streak. Please don't fool yourselves.

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan #WhiteSox VP Ken Williams: 'To say we’re going to be buyers or sellers or some combination, we just don’t know.' Good stuff Kenny.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 26, 2016 -> 01:59 PM) And watch Chris Beck start everything 5th day? No thanks. If they can get something useful, fine. Someone else's Erik Johnson and a low level flyer, ok. The sox have zero pitching depth, and unless they plan to unload one of Chris or Q, it is going to remain that way. Shields is getting paid by the Sox arguely less than what he is worth - so i repeat, don't just give him away. Yes. That's better than paying Shields what we still owe him. The bolded is extremely arguable, I'm glad you acknowledge that. If a pitcher's good results have ever been smoke and mirrors in the history of baseball, it is with Shields in the last six starts. The guy is washed up.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 26, 2016 -> 01:47 PM) Don't just give him away. If there are actually any takers, please do just give him away. His FIP during this - ahem - hot streak is 5.07. He's allowing a .221 BABIP and his strikeout numbers would make Mark Buehrle blush. His peripherals are significantly worse than when he was sporting a shiny 3 ERA in San Diego before he went kaboom and we still traded for him anyway. He is bad now and any evidence to the contrary is a magic trick. I would gleefully welcome any opportunity to get him off the Sox.

That is heartbreaking, I hope everything turns out all right.

Stop responding to greg. Just don't do it. It's like talking to a wall.

QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jul 25, 2016 -> 11:31 AM) Yeah, but with the A's they didn't have a lineup full of 24-27 year olds. What made the Oakland trade so bad was the fact that the A's had this one shot to go for it and they blew it. That's true and it's the biggest reason this trade isn't so egregious. Still, you never know when you'll wish you had that depth back and I don't think this was the best use of the Cubs' resources.

This trade reminds me of the 2014 A's overpaying for Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel because they had the BRIB and wanted to gear up for the postseason. That was misguided too. Just because you perceive that your very good team has a need doesn't mean you need to pay out the ass for it.

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QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jul 25, 2016 -> 08:44 AM) This distraction argument never holds any water. When Drake LaRoche was a major distraction, the team started out 23-10. Only after that did the wheels fall off (no noticeable distractions). You're trying and failing to connect two things that don't matter. Baseball players are human beings. They don't only focus on baseball. If they feel like this Mariners system is a scam (it is), I applaud them for acting. Well they should. They should only do and think about one thing, ever!

Morneau 4 MVP

Reminds me of this: https://twitter.com/SimoneGiertz/status/710123373850959872

You thought I'd trade Q for Joey Gallo? Gallo with a G? Joey Gallo's dead. I'd trade Q for Joey Callo. C-A-L-L-O. ...all right sorry everyone. Carry on.

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QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 15, 2016 -> 01:56 PM) Is that seriously their logo? Oh yes.

Saw the new Trump/Pence logo and immediately thought of The Great Cornholio.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 14, 2016 -> 09:03 AM) Im actually surprised it took this long. That plug n play Sega Genesis emulator has been out for a long time. Balloon Fight™ BUBBLE BOBBLE Castlevania™ Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest™ Donkey Kong™ Donkey Kong Jr. ™ DOUBLE DRAGON II: THE REVENGE Dr. Mario™ Excitebike™ FINAL FANTASY® Galaga™ GHOSTS’N GOBLINS® GRADIUS™ Ice Climber™ Kid Icarus™ Kirby’s Adventure™ Mario Bros. ™ MEGA MAN® 2 Metroid™ NINJA GAIDEN PAC-MAN™ Punch-Out!! ™ Featuring Mr. Dream StarTropics™ SUPER C™ Super Mario Bros.™ Super Mario Bros. ™ 2 Super Mario Bros. ™ 3 TECMO BOWL The Legend of Zelda™ Zelda II: The Adventure of Link™ The only disappointment is that it's missing Castlevania III, which is the best one on the NES. I know you can easily steal any of these games from anywhere, but this is still neato.