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Oh no, the aggrieved fan frown!

Jerry Reinsdorf is a great man, a great businessman and philanthropist. Like any CEO he delegates duties and responsibilities to others and relies on their judgment when it comes to matters that are within their respective domain. Some, like Robin Ventura , Ozzie Guillen, Rick Hahn, and even Hawk when he was a short-lived GM have failed him at times, but he has given all of them the benefit of the doubt...and despite disagreements, most of them have positive things to say about him after they have left. If Rick Hahn feels that he has been constrained unfairly or unseasonably with budgets for player salaries or in any other ways unfairly over the past 9 years, he should voice his objection or just seek an opportunity with another franchise Owner who might give him carte blanche.

4 and 5 pitchers on most teams are among the worst in baseball. With a strong bullpen and a smart Manager who knows how to use it, their exposure is going to be limited. Also, we have Kopech and Crochet who may be ready to pick up some starts later in the season. Not every move has to be made right now. Hahn tried to fill all the holes in prior years and it didn't always work out. Gio Gonzo and Cishek?

Starting the season with Cease @4 and ReyLo @5 (and perhaps re-signing Rodon as depth) maintains some financial flexibility. That is not that bad of an option for a team that has a strong bullpen and a possible starter like Kopech in the wings. Cease and ReyLo are not complete game pitchers (how many of them are there any more?) but if they can go 4-5 innings and keep the score close, that may be all that is needed. Sox are going to be wailing on the ball and putting up some softball scores so they are going to win some games where a starter gives up 3-5 runs in the first few innings. TLaR is not going to let any starter in for too long with the bullpen arms he has. I would not worry about the back of rotation at this point. There is always an opportunity to add before the trading deadline. IMHO, Bauer could pose a risk to team chemistry. Therefore, if the Sox pass on him and his personal demands (which are beyond salary) I am fine with that. And Cruz? Come on, we are loaded with hitters don't need to add another old hitter like Thome, Dunn, LaRoach, Todd Frazier, etc, at the end of their respective careers. Pack up the gear, get vaccinated, and get ready for Spring Training.

I get the gist of the thread.. The team has a real chance to win in 2021 so go all in, even at the expense of being able to resign talent, acquire talent in future years, build farm systems, add to recruiting and scouting, improve facilities, marketing, media, etc.. Some are quick to make oversimplifications and presumptions A professional sports franchise has many moving parts to it. It is not as simple as comparing player salaries vs team revenue in any single year.

I am starting to get excited about the upcoming season.I have been noticing that a lot of people wearing Sox hats , sweatshirts and coats ....and Spring Training has not even started. . I have the beautiful WS license plates on my black Benz. I am proud of the White Sox and thank Jerry Reinsdorf for the team we have. It is a great time to be a White Sox fan.

Stand pat and stand down.

The Sox are pretty much set other than filling in around the edges for depth. Prepare to report for Spring Training men.

Why does every last thing have to be figured out before Spring Training? Last off-season, Hahn supposedly had everything figured out with Encarnacion,, Mazara, Gio-Gonzalez, Cishek.. Maybe stand pat and let the season play out a bit to find out where the leaks are before trying to plug holes. Then you know you are spending money and allocating resources precisely where they are needed. IMO..

Assuming that the White Sox have something left in their International Pool money and they use it to sign Colas right now for less than his market value. How long would it be before the White Sox could extend him to a longer term major league Contract (i.e., two years plus option)? I guess I am trying to figure out a way to do what the White Sox and Colas want to do but can't because of the International signing rules. There has to be a way to do what both sides want.

The Senate has the power to issue subpoenas,make requests for documents, call witnesses to testify and conduct open hearings. Hopefully they will find out how Trump's attempted coup almost succeeded, who was behind iy, and why. We also need to hold the 139 Republican Congressmen responsible: "January 6, 2021, will surely live in infamy—the day the United States Capitol was stormed by a mob, forcing legislators to evacuate in a rush and leaving five dead, including a police officer. The most dangerous part of that day for the country as a whole, however, was not what happened when the insurrectionists fought their way into the Capitol in the afternoon, but what happened just a few hours later on the floor. After all that mayhem, the legislators were escorted back to the chamber under heavily armed escort, and a stunning 139 representatives—66 percent of the House GOP caucus—along with eight GOP senators, promptly voted to overturn the election, just as the mob and the president had demanded. Unlike the insurrectionists, they were polite and proper about it. But the danger they pose to our democracy is much greater than that posed by the members of the mob, who can be identified and caught, and who will face serious legal consequences for their acts. Donald Trump’s ignominious departure from office—whether he is impeached and removed, resigns, or simply sulks away in disrepute—will leave us to solve the problem of the politicians who worked hard to convince millions that the election had been stolen, and then voted to steal it themselves. " Most House Republicans Did What the Rioters Wanted

I want to see Trump tried in the Senate so they get to the bottom of s what went on leading up to the Jan 6 Capitol invasion by Trump loyalists. We need to know, so this never happens again.

There are always options for a fifth starter. It's no big deal for a club that should blow out a lot of opposing 4 and 5 starters. Stand pat.

The notion that a President cannot commit a crime while in Office (which was stated in some kind of a Justice Dept. memo) doesn't seem to make sense. For example, if the Senate found Trump guilty of Inciting an Insurrection against the government (or even Treason) , he just walks away Scott free ? Oh yea, he committed Treason or whatever but his term is now up so OK, no problemo. If a President cannot be held liable for any crime while in office then Trump may not need a self-pardon. He just relies on that and his Supreme Court Justices to knock down any attempt to Prosecute him for any crimes while on Office.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of bigots and haters that post on these message boards. I'll just scroll on by this one.

I wonder if Trump waits until Tuesday night before Pardon Palooza. Maybe he will announce the Pardons at his farewell address on the tarmack hours before Biden is sworn in. This guy is going to Pardon his family, Kyle Rittenhouse, the guy that had horns on at the Jan 6 rally, Kushner Jr., Rudy Guiliani, and any other Trump loyalist who is or might be subject to criminal prosecution. And yes, he will Pardon the biggest crook of all, himself. Then he will have a leave the WH using tax payer funds to fly him down to Florida . Of course with the return flight of AF One after he is out of Office will be on us as well. The Senate has to try Trump for high crimes. Conduct Discovery, call witnesses, and get a Conviction.

I like ReyLo's durability and the speed on his fastball. He might be a tweak or two away from being a very good starter.

Racial intolerance is the new racism. That supercharged Trump's political power with loyal support from white supremacists like those who marched in Charlottesville and those who stormed the Capitol. But racial intolerance is not only found at the fringe. Mainstream Republican ideology dovetails with racial intolerance in many ways - segregation, refusal to acknowledge the impact of generations of slavery, discrimination, unequal policing and justice There can be no compromise with bigotry and racism. They have to be defeated. That didn't happen after the Civil War and probably won't happen for several more generations. So forget the notion that there will ever be unity between Trumpublicans and Democrats. Not gonna happen.

Al's Beef No Cheese, ever. https://youtu.be/Rj1M6B9f97Q?t=5

The team is not built for a final hurrah. The Sox are in good shape for many years to come. Sox fans are excited. No amount of talent will guarantee a championship. They can stand pat as far as additional trades or acquisitions and I will be happy.

Assuming arguendo that Bauer is not signed by the Sox, then why not wait until Spring Training to see what the potential 3,4,5 pitchers on our roster have? Maybe our staff does not need another back of rotation question mark.

This move makes it clear that Crochet and Kopech will be given every opportunity to become starting pitchers. The Sox could use some depth in case of injury at a few positions including catcher, Otherwise, all fired up, ready to go.

I heard tRump put funny nose glasses on and took a pic for a new Twitter account under the name "John Baron,"

God forbid it is was black Muslims..Shoot to kill, right?

and you don't get the point.