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I have been pining for Teel to be called up since I met him at Sox Fest.

Not sure why some are singling out and striking out at me because I pointed out an axiom of the the building industry that all architects, engineers, excavators and concrete contractors follow - a building's foundation has to sit on a stable base. The 78 was largely a former river bed. The "78" location circa 1929 is essentially outlined in the above image. The river was drained and used as a landfill. No one including myself has suggested that buildings and concrete flatwork (sidewalks, etc) cannot be located on "the 78." Almost anything can be done, but costs and timeliness are always an issue. I could not find any historical evidence that the silt and organic residue of the old river bed was ever excavated, only that the old river was drained, filled with available soil and then used for decades as a landfill. Any new construction building including any concrete flatwork might need to be supported via piles/pile caps, etc. or excavated down past the elevation of the old river bed down to a bearing layer. Again, that can be done but ignoring added costs for those kind of solutions and possible environmental remediation depending on what was dumped there, etc., would be short sighted. A lot of the above facts as well as any plan for adequate ingress/egress have been entirely washed over by Auchi and his front men at Related who have promoted this property to any takers since Auchi acquired it from Rezko. Cub fans who enjoy the location of Wrigley and the surrounding neighborhood must laugh at a proposal to locate the Sox in a dead corner of the city that lacks any of the vibrance and charm of Wrigleyville, or to at least some extent the Sox Historic home on 35th street. Go ahead and put the Fire or Sox there. None of my friends and family (and I bet many others) will risk taking their family on public transportation to get there and returning at night on trains or buses from there. Where is Auchi to answer some questions?

Honestly and as respectfully as I can be, I don't think you know much about this topic so I will not respond to your post.

It is axiomatic that buildings need to rest on footings with proper load bearing. The prior river bed running through the site almost certainly make construction of buildings on it more costly. I don't believe that is even debatable. The main issue I saw/see with this site is the lack of meaningful ingress and egress. Glaringly, the developer has failed to provide a site plan that makes any sense. I have been down to the site and believe me, it is hard to even get to it. My own personal view is based on my life as a Sox fan and knowing so many other fans over the years. I am sure others have their own opinions and, I suppose, age is one thing that might influence those opinions. From my perspective, I just don't see the point of moving the White Sox away from their historic home on 35th street to get to a substandard low lying lot that only has a tangential connection to the City.

Don't ask any questions about any of the prior (Amazon, U of I) or current ideas/proposals floated for that site because you won't obtain any answers, at least not here. Related/Auchi have never produced a single credible site plan (drawn to scale with elevations, streets, parking and infrastructure) not an architectural/artist's rendering. OK. I'll play along with the Sox/Fire cohabitating the site. Since the The Sox play 80 home games will the Fire work around that schedule? Meanwhile, I find the Sox statement that they are supposedly interested in relocating to the Related site (owned by Nadhmi Auchi) to be about as insulting and self-serving as Einhorn and Reinsdorf's threat to move to Tampa. They need some leverage in Lease negotiations you know. And why don't the media interview Mr. Auchi about his intentions for the site? He is the decider.

The Sox losing so many games regardless of by how many runs is largely due to the fact that they do not hit many home runs. Compare Detroit. When they go up 4-5 runs with a home run or two, their starting pitchers cruise and then their pen has little pressure protecting big leads. Detroit home run power is sick.

You are right, but at least I didn't suggest that he works out as catcher in Charlotte. My thought about trying Baldy at 1B was that he is an infielder so he could field grounders, he is a tall and flexible athlete that could reach to catch throws, and as far as his offense he had 3 HR and almost a 4th while he was up here. I think if he focused on hitting LH and maybe cut down on his swing after he has 2 strikes, he could boost his average. He is also fast and would be a base stealer unlike some of the big guys. This team is so bad, you have to think outside the box.

If there was a desire by owners for parity, they could figure it out.

I would rather see Baldwin get reps with a first basemen glove than Teel. Teel might win the starting catcher gig based on his defense and the fact that he hits home runs - a critical element of the offense that the Sox need if they ever want to be competitive.

100%.

On the one hand you wanted to give him a shot to show he could stay hot and get to Major league pitching and on the other you said there is a hole in his bat that major league pitching could exploit. The Sox agreed with your latter assessment.

I would like to see Baldwin get some experience in the minors playing 1B.

Detroit will take 3/4 or maybe sweep us at home. Just when you think we are at a low point, the hole gets deeper.

Unfortunately Vargas back on third where he belongs will justify bringing Albino back.

Live Nation Entertainment owns Credit Union 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park. That would be a great location near the center of Sox Nation if the Sox ever move from their historic home.

No team will take on the balance of Robert's contract. Not sure how the Sox get rid of his contract any time soon in order to minimize their loss. Waiting for Robert to start hitting is supposedly the strategy but that has been painful for us fans to watch. Scouting reports are not even required on Robert now. Everybody in the ballpark knows that Robert can't cover low/outside or low/inside pitches , that is, everyone but Robert himself. Maybe another hitting coach can help him. He has the athletic ability but needs to make a lot of adjustments.

@scottmerkin X rays were negative on Colson Montgomery's right knee. Soreness for a couple of days per team. --------- Yeah sit out and nurse the bruise. Meanwhile, the short window he has for cracking the major league line-up is quickly closing.

Colson is getting close to being characterized as a complete bust so the thought may have been, take every chance you can, play hurt whatever. You are almost toast.

That was what many said about Moncada, Eloy and others. Man up and play despite nagging injuries.

The double steal is a Little League play. The Little leaguer's defense to it was for the catcher to fake a throw to second by throwing to the pitcher who could easily gun down the runner from third. You just don't see a trick play like that working in major league baseball. Thanks Quero. That game should result it Quero being benched at least a few games. His head was really up his ace.

I saw the Bears play at Wrigley which was no big deal back then. Imagine a game there now with all the hype surrounding that place.

Sox are trying to turn things around a bit and meanwhile, neither our players or our fans will be phased by Sox haters , Cub fans, or Reinsdorf haters. Some are so blinded by their own hate that they are cheating themselves out of enjoying the games.

You admitted in a post about Thaiss that you did not even watch his games, but were willing to cast an opinion. You just keep posting reactive worthless trash here like a troll. Give it up.

I watch a lot of Sox games (unlike some posters...) and have been enjoying some competitive games against good teams. If you don't watch the games and want to just post sarcastic comments about the team, go ahead, but your comments ring hollow. The team has been improving and we have some damn good players and pitchers.

That is what the Sox did with Kopech. It was a waste of time for him and for the team . A top reliever can have a lucrative, long and great career.