June 23, 20178 yr We've been lucky to have some really awesome players come through the Sox in the last couple decades even if they haven't consistently put a winning product on the field. MB is certainly one of my favorite players of all time.
June 23, 20178 yr QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 01:18 PM) Don't know if any Sox fan will be able to read that without a smile on their face I will definitely shed some tears tomorrow. I did at PK's final game and the number retiring. Definitely grew up at a prime time to be a fan (I'm 26 and started I guess becoming a fan late 90s). Edited June 23, 20178 yr by soxfan2014
June 23, 20178 yr So excited to be at the game tomorrow. Definitely my favorite all-time White Sox player.
June 23, 20178 yr QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 06:18 PM) Don't know if any Sox fan will be able to read that without a smile on their face Or a little tear. There is one of him taking care of the rookies on Toronto's team that is a really awesome story as well. Took all the rookies and bought each two tailored suits when they got to NY city. I can't figure how to link it.
June 23, 20178 yr Yeah, he is one good dude. Big dog lover too, so he gets even extra points in my book.
June 23, 20178 yr I believe in the Baseball Gods, and some players were meant to play for the team they got drafted by or signed with. Mark Buehrle was meant to be a White Sox. Favorite Sox player ever and will never be surpassed.
June 23, 20178 yr QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 10:47 AM) I will definitely shed some tears tomorrow. I did at PK's final game and the number retiring. Definitely grew up at a prime time to be a fan (I'm 26 and started I guess becoming a fan late 90s). I'm 25 and I gotta agree with you there, we've been lucky to have some greats in front of us pretty much the whole time we've been able to comprehend baseball
June 23, 20178 yr QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 02:19 PM) I'm 25 and I gotta agree with you there, we've been lucky to have some greats in front of us pretty much the whole time we've been able to comprehend baseball We mostly had entertaining seasons growing up if you think about. The 2000s they were competitive just about every year.
June 23, 20178 yr I'm 27 but I started following them regularly in 2004. Pretty fortunate timing with what happened the next year. It's too bad though that I missed all of Frank's prime years. Same with Jordan and the Bulls in that regard, born just a little bit too late to really appreciate both of them.
June 23, 20178 yr That was such a great article. I love everything about that guy. Everybody, in fact, should pitch as he did. EVERYBODY. Get the ball and throw it like you mean it. He didn't delay at all. He got the ball and delivered it immediately. Hope the weather is perfect and he has a great weekend. Except for those old, old timers and Sale I guess, he's the best pitcher in Sox history.
June 23, 20178 yr Fantastic. Easily one of my all time favorite players and his number getting retired is so well deserve. I was grinning from ear to ear reading through those stories (and having it reflash back all the great memories I have of watching Buerhle with the Sox).
June 23, 20178 yr On a sidenote...didn't he legitimately hate James Baldwin or am I confusing him with someone else?
June 23, 20178 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 04:14 PM) On a sidenote...didn't he legitimately hate James Baldwin or am I confusing him with someone else? That's what I thought too. My recollection was that he hated all of that rookie hazing bs.
June 23, 20178 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 04:54 PM) That's what I thought too. My recollection was that he hated all of that rookie hazing bs. That type of stuff is absolutely hilarious. Of course some go too far but in baseball they have so much time to kill with the amount of travels that it really does make the time go.
June 23, 20178 yr QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 01:47 PM) I will definitely shed some tears tomorrow. I did at PK's final game and the number retiring. Definitely grew up at a prime time to be a fan (I'm 26 and started I guess becoming a fan late 90s). 26 as well and couldn't agree more. MB, the hurt, PK, 05. Some of this franchises finest hours and players.
June 23, 20178 yr QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 04:37 PM) 26 as well and couldn't agree more. MB, the hurt, PK, 05. Some of this franchises finest hours and players. 31... I think I had it a little better cuz I can include the earlier 90's
June 23, 20178 yr QUOTE (yesterday333 @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 05:41 PM) 31... I think I had it a little better cuz I can include the earlier 90's Yeah more of Thomas's career.
June 24, 20178 yr QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 01:47 PM) I will definitely shed some tears tomorrow. I did at PK's final game and the number retiring. Definitely grew up at a prime time to be a fan (I'm 26 and started I guess becoming a fan late 90s). I'm 24 and I took for granted watching PK and Buehrle play, I actually really miss watching Mark pitch. I am actually from the Jeffco area (where he went to school), a lot of people at my high school go to Jeffco after high school so it is crazy that a guy from that college, drafted that late and succeeded that well with my favorite team. My grandma's cousin knew someone who was good friends with Buehrle and she was able to get me a signed ball for my high school graduation, one of the best gifts I have ever received.
June 24, 20178 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 10:17 PM) Mark Buehrle in a softball league is the least surprising thing ever. I need to figure out where so I can watch him lol. I'm sure it is in the St. Louis area somewhere
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