February 19, 20197 yr I think I've come to the realization today that this team will always be the "also ran" and never a serious, annual contender. Its like that middling NASCAR team that just throws a slow car on the track to get the sponsor money. Nobody roots for that fucking guy. No one buys that guy's tshirt.
February 19, 20197 yr 36 minutes ago, centerfieldsixers said: facts are still being gathered until after Manny has his press conference. lets not jump the gun jussie This is a strange hill to die on today.
February 19, 20197 yr I really hope Sox fans aren't going to go after Hector Gomez. He seems like a really nice guy, just didn't have the right info. Not his fault
February 19, 20197 yr Just now, Charlie Haeger's Knuckles said: I think I've come to the realization today that this team will always be the "also ran" and never a serious, annual contender. Its like that middling NASCAR team that just throws a slow car on the track to get the sponsor money. Nobody roots for that fucking guy. No one buys that guy's tshirt. The White Sox are the Washington Generals until proven otherwise
February 19, 20197 yr Just now, JoshPR said: I bet machado opts out at the 5th year All depends on the numbers he puts up. San Diego is a pitcher friendly field. I would have rather played in a hitters park if there was a chance of opting out, but that's mostly me being biased.
February 19, 20197 yr 7 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: What teams looking to compete can use Alonso as an upgrade (not a huge one) for cheap? Serious question. I know it is not reality, but if it were my decision, I would release Alonso and Jay. We do NOT need them around all year to keep reminding us of this fiasco.
February 19, 20197 yr Just now, Whitesox27 said: I really hope Sox fans aren't going to go after Hector Gomez. He seems like a really nice guy, just didn't have the right info. Not his fault He did though.
February 19, 20197 yr Just now, Whitesox27 said: I really hope Sox fans aren't going to go after Hector Gomez. He seems like a really nice guy, just didn't have the right info. Not his fault He did have the right info. He just drew the wrong conclusions.
February 19, 20197 yr Just now, Whitesox27 said: I really hope Sox fans aren't going to go after Hector Gomez. He seems like a really nice guy, just didn't have the right info. Not his fault Well i unfollowed him and he will never get that luxury from me again.
February 19, 20197 yr 15 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Having a shit week at work too, the weather is shit, everything is shit. It's days like this you honestly wonder why you even care about sports. Was 2005 worth it? I'm honestly starting to think maybe it wasn't. It was. They wouldn't have changed their operating procedures even if they didn't catch lightning in a bottle that year. We'd probably be in the same place we are now, just with no "Palmeiro, over the head of Jenks... Uribe charges, throws... OUT! And the White Sox have won the world series!" to repeatedly watch on Youtube.
February 19, 20197 yr 18 minutes ago, mqr said: This is legitimately the worst day I've ever had as a baseball fan. Tatis could be up there but that damage hasn't been felt yet. Feels like there's no end in sight. This will always be the 1994 strike, followed by White Flag.
February 19, 20197 yr 9 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: What teams looking to compete can use Alonso as an upgrade (not a huge one) for cheap? Serious question. Mariners tried to practically give Encarnacion away and he is twice the hitter Alonso is.
February 19, 20197 yr Just now, Charlie Haeger's Knuckles said: I think I've come to the realization today that this team will always be the "also ran" and never a serious, annual contender. Its like that middling NASCAR team that just throws a slow car on the track to get the sponsor money. Nobody roots for that fucking guy. No one buys that guy's tshirt. Hahn and Co. asked for patience and to buy into the rebuild being a success. I seriously question whether we are any closer to true contention as we sit now, than we were two years ago? With HUGE AMOUNTS of payroll flexibility moving forward, they elected to be outbid for a premium free agent and tapped out. I do not buy into the BS that Kenny and Hahn are selling anymore.
February 19, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: It's not just the players union. a "Swell opt" structure up to $350 is a worse deal for the player than a straight opt-out after 5 years. The guarantee being higher is better for the player, the straight player option after 5 years is better for the player. I also don't believe he's getting 5 for 200 when he's 31. So it's not like the player opt out at 5 years is better no matter what.
February 19, 20197 yr 12 minutes ago, fathom said: What sucks is there is no doubt I would have rather seen Avi get one more chance with Palka at DH instead of giving Alonso at bats and releasing Avi Yeah...that is what I'm saying, too. I didn't really like Avi coming back, but with what the option is now, it makes no sense not to have brought him back. What a cluster...
February 19, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Whitesox27 said: I really hope Sox fans aren't going to go after Hector Gomez. He seems like a really nice guy, just didn't have the right info. Not his fault I had faith in his word, but I dont blame Gomez for whatever angle he was running. That includes WSD. All the attention should be focused on the failures of the front office
February 19, 20197 yr 3 minutes ago, almagest said: It was. They wouldn't have changed their operating procedures even if they didn't catch lightning in a bottle that year. We'd probably be in the same place we are now, just with no "Palmeiro, over the head of Jenks... Uribe charges, throws... OUT! And the White Sox have won the world series!" to repeatedly watch on Youtube. I wonder if KW would still be around and JR as well (would have sold?) if they hadn't won. Makes you wonder kinda "what if". Seems like the Sox have rallied around the core guys from that FO time and time again since then to absolutely no results. Edited February 19, 20197 yr by chitownsportsfan
February 19, 20197 yr This was set up as an idiot proof free agency for the white Sox and they somehow screwed it up.
February 19, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Sockin said: They're going to be the laughing stock. The Chicago "We tried"s New logo
February 19, 20197 yr 11 minutes ago, mqr said: WSD is a dipshit Already knew this but yeah, his latest blog is dumb. Edited February 19, 20197 yr by soxfan2014
February 19, 20197 yr I hope Sox marketing is reading this forum, and is on the phone with JR alarming him of the impending shitstorm that is about to occur. Sox fans are about to swear off the team a la Dollar Bill Wirtz/Blackhawks. If he's ok with that, it is up to him but I hope he doesn't want that. He's done a hell of a job alienating his most loyal fans. He should be on the phone with Boras personally trying to save face......otherwise be prepared for attendance figures in the hundreds instead of thousands for the foreseeable future. Edited February 19, 20197 yr by Jack Parkman
February 19, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, steveno89 said: Hahn and Co. asked for patience and to buy into the rebuild being a success. I seriously question whether we are any closer to true contention as we sit now, than we were two years ago? With HUGE AMOUNTS of payroll flexibility moving forward, they elected to be outbid for a premium free agent and tapped out. I do not buy into the BS that Kenny and Hahn are selling anymore. The problem is the white sox have not shown that they have improved their talent evaluation or development. Manny was a cheat code to cover it up.
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