Just now, T R U said:

Imagine if 2005 never happened. Yikes.

If TLR's Cardinal 100-62 team didn't blow it against the Astro's, then 2005 might not have happened.

5 minutes ago, wegner said:

It's easy if you try.

JR from his suite sticks his head out and joins the chorus 

No hell below us 

Above us only sky. 

Look up to the sky people - fireworks*

 

*After the game.

 

 

Any ideas how much JR is saving on fireworks by the team avoiding home runs? It has to be a couple hundred thousand dollars by the end of the season. 

3 minutes ago, Texsox said:

Any ideas how much JR is saving on fireworks by the team avoiding home runs? It has to be a couple hundred thousand dollars by the end of the season. 

How much do you think fireworks cost?

2 hours ago, Balta1701 said:

Ok offense. 2 runs through 6 innings and you will have the lead.

The least the offense can do is give their ace some runs so he can pick up a win and have a shot at the Cy Young. 

6 minutes ago, Texsox said:

Any ideas how much JR is saving on fireworks by the team avoiding home runs? It has to be a couple hundred thousand dollars by the end of the season. 

No but I found this on the sox website.  After a White Sox home run, 20 fireworks are ignited from the scoreboard. 

20 x the cost of a single firework x # of HR's =

10 minutes ago, Spicy gar said:

How much do you think fireworks cost?

A lot less than Leury Garcia…prices have doubled the last 2-3 years though due to world supply chains/logistics.

The original Bill Veeck Exploding scoreboard in the old stadium was $300,000 back in the day.

Edited August 11, 20223 yr by caulfield12

Experts warn since most fireworks come from China, and since COVID shipping costs have climbed which has resulted in a steep increase in the cost this year.

Jerry to TLR- "make sure the boy's learn a new hitting approach this year to keep my costs down"

5 minutes ago, A-Train to 35th said:

No but I found this on the sox website.  After a White Sox home run, 20 fireworks are ignited from the scoreboard. 

20 x the cost of a single firework x # of HR's =

I understand that JR was traveling on 294 recently, saw all those billboards and immediately rang up Brooks to make sure they were shopping around for the best Fireworks prices.

44 minutes ago, KrankinSox said:

This team sucks

 

 Having said that. It seems like every low point, they always bounce back a little to keep us interested. Fully expecting Sox to win at least 3 of the next 4 this weekend.

Carrot and the stick

17 minutes ago, Spicy gar said:

How much do you think fireworks cost?

About $2,000 a minute at today's prices. So about $1,000 a home run. Just a guess. 

1 hour ago, wegner said:

1906

1917

2005

Can't the Sox claim 1919 & 1994 like a CFB team claiming a dubious National Championship?

Edited August 11, 20223 yr by South Side Hit Men

Who is ready to take a nap at 1:10 PM

Just now, BigHurt3515 said:

Who is ready to take a nap at 1:10 PM

TLR is.

5 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said:

Can't the Sox claim 1919 & 1994 like a CFB team claiming a dubious National Championship?

My Alma Matter won a simulated NCAA Basketball championship when they canceled the tournament in 2020 and I accept that as legitimate.....so sure why not.

1 minute ago, wegner said:

My Alma Matter won a simulated NCAA Basketball championship when they canceled the tournament in 2020 and I accept that as legitimate.....so sure why not.

My high school was in the final 4 and projected to win in 2020. We have a huge trophy in our case with State Champion engraved on the side. 

2 minutes ago, wegner said:

My Alma Matter won a simulated NCAA Basketball championship when they canceled the tournament in 2020 and I accept that as legitimate.....so sure why not.

 

 

3 minutes ago, Texsox said:

My high school was in the final 4 and projected to win in 2020. We have a huge trophy in our case with State Champion engraved on the side. 

Perfectly legitimate.  I love it.

2 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said:

 

Oh, that is very good.  Hahaha.

1 minute ago, maloney.adam said:

 

27 strikeouts would work well with this outfield.

 

Haha, so Sheets plays against a LHP but not a RHP.  Love getting Grandal’s bat in the lineup while downgrading defense at 1B…not

1 minute ago, wegner said:

My Alma Matter won a simulated NCAA Basketball championship when they canceled the tournament in 2020 and I accept that as legitimate.....so sure why not.

My high school was in the final 4 and projected to win in 2020. We have a huge trophy in our case with State Champion engraved on the side. 

4 minutes ago, wegner said:

Oh, that is very good.  Hahaha.

They are ranked #5 this preseason, 

1 minute ago, Texsox said:

My high school was in the final 4 and projected to win in 2020. We have a huge trophy in our case with State Champion engraved on the side. 

I know, you told me.