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I liked Hawk and his inimitable home run call will will live on forever. Benetti was at times, too full of himself making a point of demonstrating his mastery of often arcane and uninteresting pablum. His toy shelf and Sox math got old, and yes, no need to eat during a broadcast. I didn't hate that but I just found it strange. Sorry, Jason was a bit nerdy for my taste. Of course he is a pro's pro technically, no question about that as evidenced by his national gigs. Part of me wishes he stayed here, but never forget, for Jason, it was all about the money, his time, and his independence, and who could blame him for that ? I get that some fans are intolerant of Schriff. To whatever extent his background or his personality either works for you or it doesn't. No need to hate on the guy though. He loves his job and I, for one, think that is an extremity valuable asset, in any profession. So is an open mind and the willingness to learn. My personal preference to succeed Hawk would have been a former player like Dan Plesac with a color announcer like Kittle or AJ. I just like inside baseball stories from former players, especially guys who have a great sense of humor to fill all the empty air time during a game from their own experiences. Jason and Steve were so professional that the broadcasts became boring. They didn't make me laugh much. In contrast imagine Plesac with AJ or Kitty. They would have fans busting a gut with laughter, win or lose.

And that is unfortunate for a team that has assembled a pretty decent line-up. Also, losing Batman was a blow to our bullpen and to the vibe in the clubhouse and out in the bullpen. One of my favorite players on the team and a really nice guy.

Thank you for this response. My thought about this acquisition is that it may in fact have been motivated by a desire to address some of the issues that would be exacerbated by having both the Fire and the White Sox stadiums on the 78. The Amtrak site is plenty large enough for the medical center plus surface parking for the stadiums. A bridge over the river would be the obvious way to connect the 78 to parking and other improvements at the Amtrak site. Another huge advantage would be eliminating the view of the railroad boneyard across the river. Apparently Mansueto either never thought of this or felt it wasn't worth the millions to purchase and develop another large parcel. As it is, he must be creaming in his pants about this. As to your thought about the Amtrak site probably being too narrow to locate a baseball stadium, I agree. That is one reason why I was wondering if the adjacent BNSF site might be Ishbia's next target. At this point, absent further land acquisition, the Amtrak site would provide a lot of surface parking and additional points of ingress. Also, as I mentioned, developing that land would drastically improve the aesthetic on the West bank of the river. You know, in any of the fancy architectural renderings of the Fire stadium, they always eliminated that Westerly view.

Thank you for requesting my opinion as you know I am very familiar with this area of Chicago and the Chicago White Sox. My family, friends and I started going to games at the historic Comiskey Park over 50 years ago. We have long standing ties with the White Sox, the Bridgeport/ Armor Square neighborhood, and IIT. I have made my opinion very clear about abandoning the historic home of the White Sox and you are free to disagree with that. As far as any plan by Ishbia to move the White Sox - I realize that a Billionaire can do anything. Reference a recent statement from our President "I can do whatever I want" i.e., bulldoze the West Wing of the White House, build a garish ballroom, build an imposing arch in D.C. or, in the case of Ishbia and his wife, try to swap some Sheridan Rd property with the Winnetka Park District for a southern portion of Centennial Beach in order to expand his $77 million lakefront estate. No, the power of billionaires isn't a political statement, rather, it is a reality in our country. I would be happy to comment on the acquisition of the 42 acre parcel (The "79"?) if that is what you are asking. I would like to see the site plan before I cast any opinions about it. Preliminarily, do Shore/Ishbia have any plans to also acquire the BNSF yard which would extend the 42 acre parcel (the Metra yard) West to Canal ? As far as your sarcasm about soil conditions, ingress/egress/ parking at the "78", it seems to me that the proposed site West of the river may not have the same issues. In fact, the proposed acquisition appears to have been motivated because of some of the issues at the 78.

Ozzie is happy. That's for sure.

Ant and Meidroth do not have the arm strength to play Short. By comparison, Sosa has a gun for an arm. Not in any way suggesting Sosa should be a SS, just comparing arm strength. Ant showed a quick bat with power but I thought his quirky footwork and lack of arm strength might keep him in the minors for a while. Ant's failure to throw out Ron Acuna Jr. in the 7th was a turning point. He had another throw from short that was a ground ball to the first basemen.Not sure why Italy was even playing him at short.

Yes and several years of very poor talent evaluation , bad scouting, poor trades, and a financial hangover from paying salaries of under-performing players. \As someone who has gone to a good deal of games, I have to relate that the weather, particularly last year was not favorable. Cold in the Spring and many games with rain or threats of rain. Still a mediocre franchise at best, but we didn't get too many breaks (consider all the c;lose losses over the last two seasons).

A valuation taken after three of the worst seasons in franchise history and comparing to the top teams in baseball. Ok. Tanking was always going to be part of the rebuild but yes, it was worse than anticipated. Sox are now stacked with young talent that will be coming on board in the next few years and winning. Of course, CNBC is probably not the best source for baseball acumen like evaluating new prospects and player acquisitions, but yes, they got the top five perennial franchise leaders in revenue right. So what? Maybe more revenue sharing and salary caps? Regardless, being a White Sox fan isn't, never was, and never will be about rooting for a team that eclipses most others in revenue or unfortunately, wins consecutive championships. Konerko was wrong n 2005. The White Sox are still the second team in the second city. And no, moving the team into any new stadium isn't going to change that reality. The fan base is the fan base. It is where it is and what it is.

Teel and Antonacci have some Italian heritage so they chose to play for team Italy. That was OK with me, especially when Italy needed some talent to compete with the USA All Stars. Then there is Roman Anthony who looks like an Italian actor or race car driver and is one of the best if not the best young players in the game. Italy needed outfielders and asked Roman to join. He declined and ended up playing for the USA team. After Anthony hit the decisive home run he drew his hands across his jersey to highlight USA. He is an American (like Teel and Antonacci) and was absolutely entitled to demonstrate the pride he has in his country with that gesture. I guess because of the background, it made me wish he was on team Italy and at least for me it took something away from that moment.

We appreciate all the time you spent to resolve the issues.

I did. "The vacuum cleaner" for the O's at 3B. As far as the WBC having some value to promote MLB in other countries, OK but without teams having at least one home game in their country, and having truly competitive rosters, maybe better to just have a few more regular season mlb games in other countries. The only reason that a team like Italy is competitive is with a roster comprised mainly of American born players. Otherwise, fielding an All Star line-up from mlb for team USA feels like watching the Globetrotters against the Generals. Team Italy will have a lot more pressure on them without Teel.

I watched a lot of games last season and saw Vargas make a lot of plays at the hot corner that were outstanding....plays that required cat quick reflexes and a strong throwing arm. I am not buying into the average defensive metrics when the eye test belies them. Historically there were a number of third basemen that had quick reflexes and a strong throwing arm (Frank Robinson, Pete Ward, Ron Santo). Vargas is not at that level yet, but he is a young player that appears to have the right skill set for 3B.

I heard an update from Italy's Manager but it was only that Teel would not be playing. I am worried about Teel. Teel worked out with weights in the off-season and according to him, gained about 20 pounds. Some players benefit from extra muscle mass and weight.

I guess that's funny to you as well. I hope they prove you wrong and compete for the division.

Sorry, Teel is one of my favorite players since I met him at Sox Fest last year. Not laughing but go ahead.

Well great game to promote baseball around the world.

Serious injury to one our best players was not funny, but go ahead and fvking laugh.

not funny

Yea, looked like he pulled a hamstring. Terrible news for our Sox. And for what?

Not always easy for people to do that these days, but the work ethic and tenacity they had was admirable.

Watching on the free Tubi app. Ant looks like a stronger version of Meidroth.

30 semi trucks per day with contaminated soil are taking a circuitous route which appears to be the only way for trucks to access the Fire site and get to an expressway to head to Joliet. Canalport Avenue is definitely a road less traveled, but yes, they can do it. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5CCrDDmYgfCkknvj8 City of Chicago Streets and San can make sure the road stays clear and is not damaged. Maybe some barges floating that material down the Cal Sag would make more sense. What a mess.

I was hoping to see Everson Pereira out there this Spring. On paper he profiles as a player who could be a pretty good CFer. I have not seen Acuna playing Center so I am wondering if he has the instincts and ability to play that difficult position, i.e., quick recognition/ good reads on fly balls, and the ability to make long throws. I hope he does, because as of now, there doesn't seem to be a good option. And no, Baldwin can't be the regular CFer.

All valid points.

Phase I environmental will require appx 30 large trucks per day removing wet, contaminated soil. The contaminated soil will be transported via tarped trucks exiting the site southbound on Wells Street/Wentworth Avenue to 18th Street, then west on 18th Street to Canalport Avenue, then southwest on Canalport Avenue, then entering eastbound I-90/I-94 ... and continuing to southbound I-55 for disposal at a licensed landfill in Joliet, Illinois - a circuitous route for truckers through narrow streets. Reverse that and that is a main route for ingress to the site. Oh yes, the contractor will be required to hire street sweepers for the contaminated mud from truck tires.