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I reserve judgment..kind of, because there have been so many scouting reports on Colson that have questioned his ability to be a major league SS, whether mentioning his tendency to miss the ball at the plate, or his maneuverability/flexibility/lack of quickness on his feet. If those scouting reports prove correct, at least as to his defense at ss, he might decide to switch to another position. Regardless, he still has to proved he can hit ML pitching in ST.

https://www.wbez.org/real-estate-development/2025/01/31/discovery-partners-institute-university-illinois-the-78-related-midwest-bruce-rauner Tax payers and the U of I are already out North of 30 Million on the 78 nonsense. The so-called "78" parcel sits on a former river bed that was filled in with garbage for over a decade. It has no value , which is why it was given away by Nadhmi Shakir Auchi, an Iraqi businessman who purchased it from then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s former political fixer Tony Rezko ( convicted in 2008 of corruption-related charges and sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison.) The site is a worthless dump that unfortunately the U lof I and IL taxpayers had to find out after spending 30 Million. The least Related Development could do now is to stop dragging the White Sox and other potential partners/tenants into a pipe dream designed to bail Related out. Not going to happen...ever. Dead in the water.

I am laughing at you sir.

LOL.

It reads like more of the same .. miserable little people who complain about everything and think the world owes them something.

WTF is this thread about ?

Honestly, I don't remember what you are talking about. I believe that land was owned by another crooked developer at that time but that is going back over 40 years..

My pre-season guess for infield starters , at least to start the season: Lenyn Sosa (SS), Bryan Ramos (3B) Brooks Baldwin (2B) Ramos is probably too much of a liability on defense but I like his potential for power in the line-up.

Rudy...lol.

Notre Dame

No problem with anyone who chooses to not wear a Sox hat or go to games or switch allegiance to the Cubs. That said, comments like "I am never giving another dime to Reinsdorf " (just as one example) go beyond that. I am not surprised by the animosity, vindictiveness and even an apparent need for retribution by some, even in a sports setting. It is something that has unfortunately become more common in our society.

Really a foolish non-responsive post, but I am not going to waste any further time on this, especially with you.

I am not an authority or arbiter of fandom, but, by definition, a sports fan is an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of a team. If you choose to withdraw your support, which some suggest they will do, you are by definition, not a fan of the team. Some have even suggested they are the opposite - that they hope for failure of the team and will not attend games. That nonsense only hurts current fans who support the team and young pitchers and players trying to motivate to win games for the WSox and us, the fan base. I don't know where the foolhardy notion that not spending a dime to support Jerry Reinsdorf came from, but it is selfish, stupid (and maybe worse if it includes personal hatred for the owner, as in, he is cheap). Just a few years ago many so-called current fans were all in on the team when the WSox added Grandal to what looked to be a strong line-up. Things didn't work out and some just bailed on the team. The historic losing season invited sarcastic trolls, cub fans, know-it-alls, and big mouths to claim that they only now have withdrawn support for the team. I understand what happened with multiple key (and some expensive) players disappointing us. I largely blame Ken Williams and Rick Hahn for putting together those teams, as did the ownership, which is why Hahn and KW were fired. IMO our new GM, Manager and all the young pitchers and players deserve a fvking break from fans and their fvking support, especially before the first game of Spring training begins. Whoever claimed that somehow hurting Reinsdorf will have any positive impact on the team now or in the future sold you on a stupid idea.

Your dime won't make a difference either way but understand this - if you don't support the team, you aren't a fan.

WSox don't need a new stadium. When is the last time you attended a game?

Well the alternative has big money owners (not necessarily "big market" teams) sign the biggest stars in the game to mega million long term contracts while a few peons in the stands wear paper bags over their heads and yell "sell Jerry sell" hoping against hope that a billionaire businessman somewhere somehow would want to throw away good money after bad in a rigged game. Not going to happen so might as well come out to some games and support the young players out there. They deserve it and will appreciate it.

I have always felt a camaraderie with White Sox fans, especially those in the City and suburbs where I have friends. I feel honored to be a White Sox fan and was pleased to be among them again at SoxFest. I laugh at those who think they somehow benefit the WSox or our players with some misguided notion that they can improve anything by no longer going to games and supporting the team. Keep your ticket money and enjoy your new camaraderie - one that includes Sox haters, trolls and Cub fans. Nobody cares if you choose to stay home and waste your life slamming the Sox and their ownership. It's your choice to be miserable. Meanwhile, I'll be watching games on TV or at games with friends enjoying life.

Iconoclastic defender my ass. What tends to make things a drag here is actually the reverse of what you allege - it's the constant drone of sarcastic trolls, cub fans, and know-it-alls hating on the Sox, or trying their best to depress true Sox fans, their friends and even their own children from attending White Sox games or enjoying the players and the games. Not worried about seeing any of those keyboard commandos at Sox Fest, Camel Back or at the park this season.

There are many players and prospects that the WSox have to cheer for. Lighten up, enjoy the game and I bet your children will follow your lead and do just the same.

Dodgers are baseball oligarchy.

Sullivan has been covering sports in Chicago for decades. I find his criticism of a young broadcaster to be unseemly and highly inappropriate. Maybe time for him to retire. What a jerk.

Related development continues to look for a sucker to anchor a development in an area that has already been rejected by numerous potential tenants. Worse yet, their latest unrealistic proposals require tax payer funding. The WSox should distance themselves from this greedy, desperate developer. Instead, JR showed up with them in Springfield with hat in hand. It was a bad look but one that will no doubt not be repeated.

Just stop.

I was wondering if he will be there on Saturday, that is all.. He is a local kid that I have been excited to have as part of the WSox org. and hope to meet him.

I did not see a post that indicates which day Wolkow will be there. Do you?