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1) This team reminds me of the 1989 team. After the All Star break in 1989 the team with its young players started playing better baseball the second half. The present TV announcers keep saying that this is a different team than earlier in the season. They're right. Looks to me that brighter days are coming. 2026 could be a real good season. 2) These people who design the City Connect jerseys baffle me. The present White Sox City Connect jersey looks like a Chicago Bulls jersey. The present Cubs City Connect jersey looks like the old Monreal Expos jersey. And the Tigers City Connect (worn tonight) is just out and out ugly. I wonder if anybody is buying these City Connect jerseys. 4) I haven't heard anything so I'm assuming there is not going to be a Soxfest this year.

It seems like Teel and Quero will alternate between DH and catcher in 2026. With Mead, Vargas and Sosa it seems to me that one of them will be traded this off season. I don't think all 3 will be on the team next year.

If the team remains at their present stadium I would hope the new owners would make every seat in the upper deck one low price. $15.00 for any seat in the upper deck sounds right to me. I'm told the Giants sell their upper deck tickets for most games at $19.00.

In 2012 they didn't draw 2 million fans after being in first place much of the season. They did a marketing research and and it showed how expensive it was to come to a White Sox game. They were charging Wrigley Field prices. Since then they have lowered the prices on alot of things. They have family Sundays, discounted food on Tuesdays. They've made it more affordable for the average person. You won't go broke going to a White Sox game like you do at Wrigley Field. In 2022 the White Sox drew over 2 million fans with a team that won only 81 games. There never going to draw like the Cubs do, but they will draw decently with a winning team.

I would be surprised if they stayed at the present site. You can't fix the miserable upper deck that everybody has hated from year one. Not too many businesses are going to move into the parking lots. The area is not a popular location in the city. Besides, those parking lots are a real money maker for the owner.In addition most fans like the parking lots. Where else would you park?

I can't help but wonder if the front office will try to sign Colson to a long term contract.

I'm wondering if they have any intentions of offering him any type of long term contract.

The only thing to be done with Sosa is to trade him in the off season. He should bring back something decent in return.

Vargas has said a number of times he wants to play 3rd base full time. If he would have played 3rd base tonight he would not have gotten hurt. I hope he's not out of action for any amount of time. I remember in 1973 Dick Allen got hurt on the same type of play and was out the rest of the season.

I can't help but wonder, my gut reaction is Robert's option won't be picked up. The saved money will not be spent on any free agents and you could have a team payroll in the $40-$50 million range in 2026.

I've been to a couple games this year where they announced attendance that didn't appear accurate to me. Seemed like there were more fans than what was announced.

Its more fun to win but still I like going to the games. They do a good job with their entertainment at the ballpark. The food, parking and low ticket prices are all great.

I don't know how anybody can criticize White Sox attendance. They are going to draw 1.4 million this year. Not bad considering everything.

Perez has said he thinks the team will be alot better next year. He has indicated to the front office he wants to come back next year. It will be curious to see if he is resigned.

A good solution would be put another NFL team in Chicago. Have the team play at Soldier Field and have the team play in the AFC conference.

I read where the 2025 Brewers have 16 players on the team who weren't on it in 2024. Getz has said he expects to spend some money on players this off season. The White Sox are losing alot of close games. Perhaps adding some players this off season will lead to a better team in 2026.

Vasil was used last night in a game that was a lost cause. They should have saved him for todays game. I would have rather have had him pitch in the 7th inning than Wilson.

1) It doesn't take much to see that the organization doesn't think highly of Baldwin. Being pinch hit for in the 5th inning for Taylor is brutal. Wouldn't surprise me if Baldwin was moved in the off season. 2) Why pitch Vasil late in the game when you're losing 6-0. You would think he would be used in a better situation. Why waste him in a game that's a lost cause? He has been the best pitcher in the bullpen this past season.

If a team pays for a stadium the government usually pays for the infrastructure. The owners of the Bulls and Blackhawks paid for the United Center and the government paid for the infrastructure. I can't help but wonder, if the Bears pay for their new stadium and the government doesn't pay for the infrastructure, what will the Bears ownership do? They don't want to stay in Soldier Field. Would they take an offer from northwest Indiana?

I'm surprised that Elvis Peguero was sent down. I thought he would start next week on Elvis night on the next homestand.

Everybody makes mistakes in life but if you're a MLB owner you can't make mistakes like JR did with the present White Sox stadium. I've always thought the stadium situation (where it was built and how it was built) has been JRs biggest mistakes of his ownership. JR didn't realize what he had with the new stadium. When the new stadium opened JR thought the new stadium would draw 2 million fans. He was surprised when it came close to drawing 3 million fans the first year in 1991. The fans and the media (led by Sun Times writer and White Sox hater, Jay "Woman Beater" Mariotti) hammered the new stadium because of the dreadful upper deck.

The original design of the present stadium didn't have the second level of suites. JR had the design changed because he wanted the second level of suites, which in turn has ruined the stadium.

You made a comment about the attendance in St. Louis. Baseball is losing its popularity in this country. ESPN is dropping its MLB coverage after this year. ESPN then announced they bought 2 NFL stations. MLB announced that this years MLB All Star game had its highest viewership in years. It only drew 7 million people. A fraction of what it used to be. The MLB World Series TV ratings haven't been much better. I'm really worried whats going to happen if their is strike or lockout after the 2026 season.

if the Bears and White Sox owners pay for their stadiums and the government pays for the infrastructures, it will be a done deal on both accounts. I read recently that the city of Jacksonville will pay 55% of the cost of the new football stadium for the Jaguars. Obviously some view new sports stadiums as a positive.

Somebody told me once you have to work at it to be a White Sox fan. First of all there is nothing wrong with the stadium on the lower level. The upper deck is for the birds, but the lower level (where i sit ) is great. The White Sox Bar and Grill, adjacent to the park is a good place to hang out. The bars on 33rd street (Cork & Kerrys and the other places ) are good. Grandstand is within walking distance if you want White Sox stuff cheaper than the stadium. Last but not least if you like pizza Connies is a 5 minute drive from the park. That being said I hope they build the new stadium in the South Loop.