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I'm wondering if they have any intentions of offering him any type of long term contract.
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White Sox vs Yankees 6:40pm CST; Martin vs Warren
WBWSF replied to Kyyle23's topic in 2025 Season in Review
The only thing to be done with Sosa is to trade him in the off season. He should bring back something decent in return. -
White Sox vs Yankees 6:40pm CST; Martin vs Warren
WBWSF replied to Kyyle23's topic in 2025 Season in Review
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is “The 78” Dead? Or even more alive? Fire announce plans for SSS
WBWSF replied to soxfan18's topic in Pale Hose Talk
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. -
8/17/2025 - Sox @ Royals - 1:10 pm - Davis v. Bergert
WBWSF replied to WestEddy's topic in 2025 Season in Review
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. -
8/17/2025 - Sox @ Royals - 1:10 pm - Davis v. Bergert
WBWSF replied to WestEddy's topic in 2025 Season in Review
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.
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Is “The 78” Dead? Or even more alive? Fire announce plans for SSS
WBWSF replied to soxfan18's topic in Pale Hose Talk
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? -
Yoendrys Gomez Up, Vargas Back, Julks DFAed, Elvis down
WBWSF replied to WestEddy's topic in Pale Hose Talk
I'm surprised that Elvis Peguero was sent down. I thought he would start next week on Elvis night on the next homestand. -
Is “The 78” Dead? Or even more alive? Fire announce plans for SSS
WBWSF replied to soxfan18's topic in Pale Hose Talk
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. -
Is “The 78” Dead? Or even more alive? Fire announce plans for SSS
WBWSF replied to soxfan18's topic in Pale Hose Talk
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. -
Tigers vs White Sox at Rate Field 8-11-25.
WBWSF replied to The Mighty Mite's topic in 2025 Season in Review
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. -
Is “The 78” Dead? Or even more alive? Fire announce plans for SSS
WBWSF replied to soxfan18's topic in Pale Hose Talk
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. -
Is “The 78” Dead? Or even more alive? Fire announce plans for SSS
WBWSF replied to soxfan18's topic in Pale Hose Talk
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. -
I went to last nights game and attendance was announced as over 17,000. I went to todays game and the attendance was announced as over 19,000. I think I'm a good judge of the size of crowds. It seemed to me there where more fans at last nights game and todays game. Perhaps there not announcing fans who get free tickets. All I know is that both days had bigger crowds than what was announced.
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Is “The 78” Dead? Or even more alive? Fire announce plans for SSS
WBWSF replied to soxfan18's topic in Pale Hose Talk
Nobody seems to be talking about this but going to a White Sox gam is much cheaper than going to a Cubs, Bears, Bulls or Blackhawks game. -
I thought the Veeck promotion was strange. Veeck hadn't owned the team since 1980. After he sold the team he spent all of his baseball viewing at Wrigley Field. I don't think he went to one White Sox game the rest of his life after he sold the team. The White Sox promoted this event relentlessly the last few weeks which tells me most White Sox fans didn't care about Veeck. They might have had a bigger crowd if they staged a Disco Demolition Night Part 2.
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The younger people don't know who Veeck was. The older fans weren't exactly fond of Veeck The only reason I went was because I collect the bobbleheads.
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I've wondered what would have happened if Dorothy Rigney had sold to Charlie Finley instead of Veeck. Finley actually offered Rigney more money than Veeck did.
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Is “The 78” Dead? Or even more alive? Fire announce plans for SSS
WBWSF replied to soxfan18's topic in Pale Hose Talk
The last I read is that it would take $900 million of Tif money for the infrastructure at the 78. I don't think that type of money makes sense for 20 soccer games a year. It needs a baseball stadium at that site also to justify that type of expense.
