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The Sox brass who approved the Dunning/Lynn deal weighed the value of a long term contribution by Dunning vs. a one year deal for Lynn. Presumably, they made that call because going for it this year was a priority. A decision to have Vaughn on the OD roster would appear to be consistent with that strategy.

After one learns how to handle winning and accept defeat they can enjoy the game. Fair weather fans never learn that.

I am in the first group prioritized for the vaccine. Can I direct my search to make certain I get the J&J which I prefer ? As I recall,the Will County site and the Meijer's site that I registered at did not give me a choice. I know I should take what I can get but I don't want to if I don't have to.

Burdi's outing was disappointing. He was all over the place. I recall projecting him as our Closer at one time.

It may be too late already.

The decision to not throw huge money at a big free agent like Bauer and to not go "all-in" by pushing all the chips in for a short window of opportunity might be short sighted, or it might end up being a wise one. In that vein, a decision on whether to extend Gio should probably wait until he gives ownership added confidence that he will maintain his excellence and durability for at least one more season. Beyond that if Gio impresses JR that he has increased value beyond his outstanding performance on the field ( like Abreu and TA have done ) JR might open up the check book. JR likes White Sox players who spend time and make efforts to reach out to the community, to fans and to charitable causes off the field. That isn't something JR does only for personal reasons. Branding is an important aspect in any business but it is critical for a sports franchise.

Yes ...please.

Only JR knew of new TLR DUI upon interview ... ^^^^ Perhaps this topic and others involving personal opinions about social issues and conspiracy theories should be moved to "SLaM" as this thing has become a distraction which only encourages unnecessary and irrelevant argument .

Maybe the fact that JR and TLaR want to and need to win this year or next is just what this group of players needs. No more screwing around. Sox players now have a sense of urgency and a renewed focus knowing that management and fans have the highest expectations. The bar has been set...at the top. My question is this - Will Sox fans give Sox ownership and management their full support to start the seasin, or are they going to b**** like disgruntled cub fans and like the most ardent critics from sports media. like Passan Bernstein, et al. ? Everything we read about from Glendale appears to be going well thus far. Please men, at minimum, relax, enjoy this thing as it unfolds and try to reserve judgment on players, management and ownership. There will be a time for that, and a place for that (soxtalk) but it isn't right now.

In an earlier post, I asked why anyone would think that LaRussa would be the right man to manage this particular team at this time. I haven't received an answer. The answer depends on who you ask. I would not listen to Jeff Passan, a cub fan. Ozzie Guillen: "The best free agent the White Sox have (signed) in a while. And the best coach and the best person off the field that they’ve hired in 30 years is Tony La Russa, including myself," Ozzie Guillén said on the most recent edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast. "That’s my opinion. If people don’t like it, they don’t put food on my table." Three World Series titles, six pennants and 2,728 wins, the third most in major league history. James McCann: “I think Tony La Russa is a good hire,” McCann said on the White Sox Talk Podcast. “I’ve seen people maybe think it was an interesting hire based on Rick Hahn’s comments based on what they're looking for, but I truly believe that Tony is going to be a phenomenal fit for that team.” Matt Vasgersian and Harold Reynolds on Hot Stove Listen to Harold Reynolds comments Other than Oz, I don't recall any White Sox Manager that maintained fan favorability for too long, but that is not and should never be a criteria. Sox fans stood silent for the most part during the Robin Ventura malaise and failed to blame him or Rick Hahn for the LaRoach fiasco or the Chris Sale and Adam Eaton rebellion. LaRussa would never tolerate what Ventura and Hahn put up with in the club house. Players are going to respect him . As far as the fans, they will do what they always do and did to Renteria - second guess everything and call for his head on a platter after any loss or after substituting a pitcher that gives up runs. LaRussa will succeed or fail based on his performance, just like any other Manager. Fans will blame thge Manager for every bad move, like they always do. If anybody thinks that a second DUI at appx. 75 years old, ten years after the first one at appx. 65 means he should not be given a second chance, OK, but keep some perspective on this. A baseball manager is not entrusted with peoples' health safety and welfare. It is a fucking game. LaRussa proved a lot to JR in 1983 with a tremendous , exhilarating run after a slow start to the season. TLaR became JR's friend and confidant in ensuing years. Trust and loyalty play big with a lot of business owners, They are absolute requirements for Jerry Reinsdorf and for good reason. You live and learn and JR has done quite a bit of both. I think JR lost confidence in Hahn after the LaRoach fiasco and trading Tatis Jr. so it would not surprise me to see JR would consider bringing Ozzie back if LaRussa does not work out. Hopefully at some point. some of you will refocus on the game.

One of friends (around 50 ) has sciatica and eventually had surgery. The extreme pain came back in less than 2 years. He is average weight but can't do much to condition himself because he can't exercise without pain. It is a vicious circle. Right now he is reticent to have a second back surgery even though has some really bad days where he can barely walk. Personally I am more concerned about this as a possible chronic pain problem for Jace Fry than I am with whether he can pitch again.

I'll probably watch Trip to Greece 4-5 more times in the next 5 years and I wouldn't even tell anyone it's a good film. I watched it for about 20 minutes. I guess I don't get that kind of dry British humor.

Yawn..

I will. Carry on, but please speak for yourself, not "everyone else."

I don't carry water, whine incessantly, or shoot flames out my ass. I just want to enjoy the game and focus on baseball and the new season.

we deserve to know exactly how all this went down, No "we" (you) don't. if we have to deal with this bullshit going forward You don't have to deal with this. then I want the Sox to have to sweat every last detail of this fiasco No need to sweat the details of something that isn't your business. As I stated, let circumstances play out. Meanwhile, let Sox fans including yourself enjoy the game.

Complaining about the TLaR hire initially was fair game, but it has gotten old over the past several weeks. Please move on men because this is starting to get counterproductive. Let circumstances play out for a while with the team and let Sox fans enjoy the start of a new season. Thanks.

I would have preferred signing McCann (which they probably could have done for 3/30 last year) and signing Joc Pederson to platoon with Engel in RF. Water over the bridge now.

Come on man. Give it up.

Collins just shat his pants

I am so done with reading threads that trash JR and TLaR and aggrandize Rick Hahn. I am so this is the last one I will read. Look, if Hahn had a problem with the hiring of TLaR he could have said so or quit. He didn't do either. ST is here. Move on for chrisesakes.

so, if Vaughn is not what people expect him to be (a rookie that comes up and takes over the DH spot against RH and LH starters) that might be when musical chairs begin: Tim Anderson Yoan Moncada Jose Abreu Eloy Jiminez Grandal Luis Robert (DH)? Madrigal Eaton If we are depending on Vaughn to be a full time DH that would put a lot of pressure on him as a rookie. In 2019 at Kannapolis and Winston Salem Vaughn hit .252 with 5 HR in 190ABs....not exactly dominating Minor league pitching.

I have not seen enough Vaughn at-bats to have the same confidence others have in him in as an every day DH against RH and LH starters. Lucroy could possibly beat out Collins as back-up catcher. Regardless of who wins that role, they could become part of a platoon with Grandal and others at DH if Vaughn does not work out.

Harry asked her to go to the Cubs when he did and Nancy refused.