southsider2k5 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Tnetennba said: This is what I'm afraid of. The farm is pretty barren, but I fear they go all KW to bolster a flawed roster in a desperate attempt to make a run. With what happened last week, Colas seems like an obvious one to keep an eye on. The Sosa buzz was weird, but definitely mentioned trade evaluations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: This is what I'm afraid of. The farm is pretty barren, but I fear they go all KW to bolster a flawed roster in a desperate attempt to make a run. This is not the year to go all in. Even if they go on a run, will they be a match for this year's Yankees? I doubt it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, wegner said: I actually like Kasper...he is a professional. I loved his call of Timmy's game winner in Iowa...I listened to that numerous times. Now if Len would have been a late game clutch pinch hitter for the Cubbies....I would say FUCK HIM too. See, I absolutely LOATHE Len. At first I thought it was just his Cubs affiliation, but its far beyond that now. Yes he will always have that taint, but he's just so boring, bland, and milquetoast that I go nearly comatose listening to him. He just isn't good IMO. Others definitely disagree with me, but I stand by it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: See, I absolutely LOATHE Len. At first I thought it was just his Cubs affiliation, but its far beyond that now. Yes he will always have that taint, but he's just so boring, bland, and milquetoast that I go nearly comatose listening to him. He just isn't good IMO. Others definitely disagree with me, but I stand by it. I understand and respect that. I personally really miss hearing Farmer on the radio. He might have been an acquired taste, but he was our acquired taste. RIP Farmio. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: See, I absolutely LOATHE Len. At first I thought it was just his Cubs affiliation, but its far beyond that now. Yes he will always have that taint, but he's just so boring, bland, and milquetoast that I go nearly comatose listening to him. He just isn't good IMO. Others definitely disagree with me, but I stand by it. But you know as a long time Cubbie hater, I do love that Len walked away from being the TV guy for the Cubs to go across town to do radio. That made me chuckle a bit at the time. Now if we could just get Dave Kaplan to go over to the Marquee network, that would be great. I accidentally heard that guy on the radio one morning....he is awful and he's on the radio and tv home of the White Sox...that's just wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, wegner said: But you know as a long time Cubbie hater, I do love that Len walked away from being the TV guy for the Cubs to go across town to do radio. That made me chuckle a bit at the time. Now if we could just get Dave Kaplan to go over to the Marquee network, that would be great. I accidentally heard that guy on the radio one morning....he is awful and he's on the radio and tv home of the White Sox...that's just wrong. Oh don't even get me started on that asshat. Even the mention of his name on Sox games makes my skin crawl. There are homers, there are fanatics, and then there is that guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I still get goosebumps hearing Farmio's "light it up!" call. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Who costs more at the deadline? Giolito or Castillo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: See, I absolutely LOATHE Len. At first I thought it was just his Cubs affiliation, but its far beyond that now. Yes he will always have that taint, but he's just so boring, bland, and milquetoast that I go nearly comatose listening to him. He just isn't good IMO. Others definitely disagree with me, but I stand by it. I agree. Every time I hear his call if the magical FOD walk-off I cringe. He sounds like one of my kids whining for ice cream 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Just now, JoeC said: I still get goosebumps hearing Farmio's "light it up!" call. Me too and I absolutely loved that DJ through that in after Tim's game winner at the Field of Dreams. What an awesome tribute. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, bmags said: If I had to guess the offensive help Rick Hahn will go after it would be: Nelson Cruz - budget doesn't matter when they are a DH. He has heard of Nelson Cruz but couldn't fit him in budget before, but now he's only $7 mill for rest of season. Sure, he's 42 and in his worse season ever, but that just means he's a budget bin, not that he's washed. 50% groundball rate perfect for team. Christian Walker - Career Year, positional liability, "multiple years of control", Right handed, will point to Home Run Total Avisail Garcia - "multiple years of control", I sorted 2022 leaders by groundball rate and he was 4th - perfect for Menechino, Down year means he should be cheap, solves "RF issue", Hustles, possible clubhouse cancer a positive Miguel Cabrera - "Legend, have been trying to get him for a long time", positional liability, 52% groundball rate, Right handed, "Hitting .300" I wouldn't completely hate an Avi reunion, and I was super happy when he left. That's how bad it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 21 minutes ago, wegner said: This is not the year to go all in. Even if they go on a run, will they be a match for this year's Yankees? I doubt it. The July 2021 Braves were no match for the juggernaut Dodgers, either. Nor the magical Giants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, 35thstreetswarm said: The July 2021 Braves were no match for the juggernaut Dodgers, either. Nor the magical Giants. Good point. You do never know. Still awful risky to sell whatever part of the farm that is valuable to go all in this year....unless the Sox are getting back controllable pieces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 25 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: See, I absolutely LOATHE Len. At first I thought it was just his Cubs affiliation, but its far beyond that now. Yes he will always have that taint, but he's just so boring, bland, and milquetoast that I go nearly comatose listening to him. He just isn't good IMO. Others definitely disagree with me, but I stand by it. He is the poster boy for the 21st century announcer. Very straightforward, unopinionated, and unexciting. The anti-Hawk if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I think they are going to go after Jazz Chisholm. I also think, and maybe it's just me, but getting another pitcher, especially given just how durable and dependable Cueto is, isn't that much of a priority. I have no issue with Cueto pitching in a playoff game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: He is the poster boy for the 21st century announcer. Very straightforward, unopinionated, and unexciting. The anti-Hawk if you will. I guess? I watch/listen to a lot of out of town baseball, and i find very few as bland and boring as Len. Most team commentators have far more personality, even if they aren't to Hawk's level. National broadcasters I will give you, but team broadcasters have much more flavor than bland vanilla Len. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Hahah guess who is back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Castillo would be nice for next to start with next season if you could get him now. The cost is going to be too much though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, caulfield12 said: Josh Bell would be a huge get…but of course the argument will be don’t block Sheets for the far superior player. Drury has made and makes sense for a number of teams. Starting pitching shouldn’t be prioritized over hitting right now…and Castillo will be more expensive in prospect cost than he’s worth. Knowing Hahn, he will probably try to fix Kelenic’s swing instead. Or move him to second base. What? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: What? Lol no one ever really knows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I like Drury but they need a left handed bat. Do they have enough prospects to get Bryan Reynolds in a down year? And if they do, can they dump Pollock for some prospects to a contender. I think getting Drury does make sense but only if they get a left handed bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Colome's Hat said: I like Drury but they need a left handed bat. Do they have enough prospects to get Bryan Reynolds in a down year? And if they do, can they dump Pollock for some prospects to a contender. I think getting Drury does make sense but only if they get a left handed bat. They can teach him to hit lefthanded. Just as easily as they can teach Burger to become an everyday 2Bman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeCredeYes Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 38 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: See, I absolutely LOATHE Len. At first I thought it was just his Cubs affiliation, but its far beyond that now. Yes he will always have that taint, but he's just so boring, bland, and milquetoast that I go nearly comatose listening to him. He just isn't good IMO. Others definitely disagree with me, but I stand by it. Totally agree, Len seems like a nice enough guy, but his cadence and voice, specifically his HR calls, drive me insane. For whatever reason it sounds to me like he believes his entire audience is made up of people under the age of 10, if that makes any sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: What? Forget it, he's rolling. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Lol no one ever really knows. I just count the number of player names in Caulfield's posts to see if he has broken his record and move on. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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