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Wow. my advice to Zak did not age well!

Take a walk Zak

So far, I don't like the Sox offensive game plan against this guy. Start taking pitches ...this guy will walk himself into trouble.

Here is an old article where the author recounts the 1968 rule change concerning mound height.: 1968 Rule change reducing mound height to 10" I think that prior to discussing possible rule changes, everyone has to agree on what problem they see that needs to be addressed. is it the fact that the game has moved into all-or-nothing at-bats - strike-out or Home Run? As a fan, I I like seeing the home run and I also like strike-outs, so I personally do not see a reason to change things. I do however, acknowledge that all-or-nothing at-bats and defensive shifts take away from excitement of seeing balls hit in play. Therefore, I could see experimenting in the Minors with a lower mound, perhaps lowered from 10" to 6". At the end of the day, the game has had many changes over the years so I do not think anything is set in Stone. Look at the different configurations of the parks and home run distance...look at the Green Monster or the wall of weeds at Wrigley.

This would have been where having Kopech as the 5th starter would have been huge. As it stands, I just hope we can split this 4 game series with Cleveland.

Hahn never did the due diligence necessary to make that determination. On the other side of the trade, I recall that the SD Manager had words with James Shields and demanded that he be traded. No way should Hahn have thrown in ANY prospect in a deal where he was already doing SD a huge favor in taking Shields off their hands. That was one of the worst trades in MLB history and there was absolutely no excuse for Hahn;s negligence.

I understood that the LaRussa sign was placed there in 2020, before he was hired as Manager and probably before those who put it there knew he had a DUI ten years earlier. So change the name on the little fuking sign and move on.

I for one, appreciate how you put a lot of thought into your posts. I value them more than those by others who often react out of some obvious and lame agenda or those who perpetually involve themselves in a laughable one-upmanship game. These are just anonymous posters who have an opinion about a game, so don't feel the need to counter them at every turn.

Why do you think your judgment is better than an experienced Major League Manager who confers with coaches, has access to advanced stats and analytics, and has direct contact with players and trainers? I enjoy using emojis where appropriate. They can get a message across efficiently. ?

You're wrong.

Christ.

Vaughn up in a key at bat. Come on Andrew.

RH hitter against a tough LH pitcher.

I'm not a Jake Lamb fan yet, but it was a good move by Tony to put him in the line-up against a RH pitcher. Give credit where credit is due.

Why? The Sox need LH power off the bench.

He looks at Super Joe after the 3-0 count, just before hitting the home run. It looks like a disingenuous effort to check for a sign, a glance, almost like he intentionally wanted to blow it off. Anyway. Yermin should have clarified this instead of adding fuel to the fire. You can argue with LaRussa's decision whether to take 3-0 in that situation. Tony wanted to be conservative and not wake a sleeping dog (The Twins). Maybe he should have let Yermin swing. OK, Whatever. Say whatever about your opinion of LaRussa. However, I just don't get why Yermin said this was about him playing his game. That to me is bulshit. You have to follow the coach and the manager, period. Once he didn't I agree with what LaRussa said ...that he would be disciplined. This is a player that showed up late fpor a game less than a week before and had a history of doing that. He needs to follow the rules, like everyone else. LaRussa is old as dirt but he isn't going to take shit from any player.

I saw the video and in my opinion., UYermin looks at Super Jow just prior to the pitch that he hits the home run. It is a fleeting glance which to me , looks like he was trying to either blow it off, or perhaps he misunderstood it. I really think that Yermin should clear this up. I get that people dislike LaRussa but you can't have any player blowing off their coaches and Managers. For those here who are parents or have been coaches, you tell your kids (and players if you were or are a coach) to do something. They need to listen and certainly not try to show you up, even if you are wrong. I don't understand where Yermin is coming from on this when he continues to say he is playing HIS game. What the heck does that mean? He does what he wants regardless?

Post a link to the video you have watched that includes the time period just prior to Yermin hitting the HR where Yermin looks down for the sign. Let's both look at the same clip to discuss. LaRussa was yelling take, take, take from the dugout and other Sox players heard that. Has Yermin ever stated that he did not hear LaRussa or explain what he saw when he looked at Super Joe ? Maybe he saw a sign but didn't understand it. I don't get the argument that the decision to swing in any at bat is the player's prerogative rather than the Managers. *IF* Yermin missed the sign from Super Joe and did not hear LaRussa, he could have simply apologized. Instead, he chose to respond by stating that he plays HIS game. HIS game. That attitude sets a bad precedent for the team---you can disobey and even disrespect your coaches and managers and even turn fans against them because you have become the center of attention, the Star who has the limelight on them.

Oh well, if a greasy burgur can be named after an obese player, then why not hang a sign with the name of a guy who had a DUI in an area where someone might carry a beer and sit down? Fake outrage knows no bounds.

Where White Sox fans get "beat downs"....what a nice place to share thoughts and express opinions for avid, loyal, life-long White Sox fans.

He destroyed Yermin? Make me laugh.

Knew when to admit mistakes and to take responsibility for them. Wisely kept Vaughn out of the line-up against tough RH pitchers early in the season to bring him along slowly and boost his confidence. Deployed Michael Kopech wisely to slowly bring his arm strength up to avoid potential injury. Kept Collins and Grandal fresh by splitting the catching responsibilities. Deployed bullpen including Closer wisely, Can't blame him flr poor performances. Has a team with several players hitting near the Mendoza line and a team rated at 25th out of 30 teams in J\Home runs in first place.

Tony bunted Hamilton to third. Sac fly drove him in. Sox won 2-1. Benetti questioned the move in real time, then said nothing when the run scored and the Sox won because of it. LaRussa started Lamb against the wishes of many posters. Lamb jacked a home run in the fiirst inning and scored another run. Tony put Hamilton in to LF for defense and he threw a runner out at home, preserving a Sox win. You can list any number of good and bad decisions a Manager makes. There are hundreds every week. Players who defy Managers and show up late for games have to be disciplined. Ask St. Louis fans what they think of some of Shilton's decisions in the series against the White Sox. At the end of the day, the anti-LaRussa schtick won't amount to a good gaddamn but it will make you miserable though if you allow it to.

Look at the batting averages of our outfielders and catchers. Our bullpen has been spotty. We have to be happy where we are at in the standings despite player injuries and under-performance. I credit Tony LaRussa a lot for keeping this team in win mode.

Here are a few interesting videos for those interested in baseball history that touch on the topic.: Joe Niekro talks about ball scuffing Gaylord Perry Hoyt Wilhelm