2 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

I can’t imagine it would be a lengthy deal with Lindor already on the team.  But f*** it, build a super team as a gigantic middle finger to other owners and just go nuts. 

And then the Sox trade Grandal for McCann and Escobar 

51 minutes ago, fathom said:

And then the Sox trade Grandal for McCann and Escobar 

Done and Done.  Where do I sign?

Giants potentially as a team to watch for Liam? It seems like they're intent on taking Doval out of the closer role.

24 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said:

Giants potentially as a team to watch for Liam? It seems like they're intent on taking Doval out of the closer role.

It's a good think Hawk is no longer GM or we'd end up with Hendriks for Yastrzemski.

I really feel sorry for Pirates fans, their owner is clearly the worst in sports with Reinsdorf being a distant second. Imagine creating a hype video for Vince fucking Velasquez, they had me spit out my coffee.

 

19 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

I really feel sorry for Pirates fans, their owner is clearly the worst in sports with Reinsdorf being a distant second. Imagine creating a hype video for Vince fucking Velasquez, they had me spit out my coffee.

 

I actually think it’s neat they are taking the time to showcase any addition, but it is sad that it’s Vince Velasquez of all people. More teams should take an approach to do stuff like this as opposed to the basic graphic/static image we always see. It is creative in its own right, especially the way the jersey is edited to change to the Pirates alternate.

6 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

I actually think it’s neat they are taking the time to showcase any addition, but it is sad that it’s Vince Velasquez of all people. More teams should take an approach to do stuff like this as opposed to the basic graphic/static image we always see. It is creative in its own right, especially the way the jersey is edited to change to the Pirates alternate.

Would you still like it if the Sox made a hype video for Victor Reyes? 

1 minute ago, reiks12 said:

Would you still like it if the Sox made a hype video for Victor Reyes? 

Now I am kind of sad we didn't get a Leury hype video last year.

11 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Now I am kind of sad we didn't get a Leury hype video last year.

He will get a tribute when he finally exits.  Nevermind, he'll be on the roster forever...

43 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Now I am kind of sad we didn't get a Leury hype video last year.

TLR would have forced the team to watch it daily

I wonder how long it took them to find enough footage of VV being good to fill out a video.

52 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

Would you still like it if the Sox made a hype video for Victor Reyes? 

It wouldn’t bother me, but he also got a MiLB deal, so I wouldn’t have my marketing/design team creating content for guys that may not even make the team. Velasquez got a major league deal. I don’t have a problem with teams trying to be creative and giving players a little hype. It certain beats the “best shape of their life retrends. Some of these guys only get 1-2 shots, they might appreciate it.

With the White Sox luck Velasquez will actually stay healthy and have a good season.

1 hour ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

It wouldn’t bother me, but he also got a MiLB deal, so I wouldn’t have my marketing/design team creating content for guys that may not even make the team. Velasquez got a major league deal. I don’t have a problem with teams trying to be creative and giving players a little hype. It certain beats the “best shape of their life retrends. Some of these guys only get 1-2 shots, they might appreciate it.

Its just a slap in the face to fans from an organization that doesnt want to compete. Honestly if the Dodgers signed VV and made a hype video thats one thing, but for an organization trying their best to fail like the Pirates and White Sox its insulting. 

1 hour ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

It wouldn’t bother me, but he also got a MiLB deal, so I wouldn’t have my marketing/design team creating content for guys that may not even make the team. Velasquez got a major league deal. I don’t have a problem with teams trying to be creative and giving players a little hype. It certain beats the “best shape of their life retrends. Some of these guys only get 1-2 shots, they might appreciate it.

Their Mom's & Dad's certainly do.

14 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

Its just a slap in the face to fans from an organization that doesnt want to compete. Honestly if the Dodgers signed VV and made a hype video thats one thing, but for an organization trying their best to fail like the Pirates and White Sox its insulting. 

So it’s ok for the Dodgers to make a hype video about a mediocre player but the Pirates can’t because of their ownership situation? That’s ridiculous. You’re missing the point about what I was saying. You realize the people that run those accounts are not the GM or FO? They have jobs to do with content creation. I think that all teams should take a more creative approach to announce or highlight their new additions. I applaud a fresh take that I personally haven’t seen done before over a generic, boring press release. At least they are trying with the limited options they’re provided. And guess what? It worked. Because look at all the people talking about it.

JP Feyerisen trade to Dodgers of course.

 

39 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

So it’s ok for the Dodgers to make a hype video about a mediocre player but the Pirates can’t because of their ownership situation? That’s ridiculous. You’re missing the point about what I was saying. You realize the people that run those accounts are not the GM or FO? They have jobs to do with content creation. I think that all teams should take a more creative approach to announce or highlight their new additions. I applaud a fresh take that I personally haven’t seen done before over a generic, boring press release. At least they are trying with the limited options they’re provided. And guess what? It worked. Because look at all the people talking about it.

The Dodgers are doing whatever they can to win, while the Pirates are trading away franchise players before they even make it to arbitration just so they can save a few dollars. They aren't even in the same league. Pirates fans are dealing with their franchise player demanding a trade, Dodgers fans were talking about moving a top 3 player in the game to second base so they could sign a top 3 player to play right field for 300+ million. 

It doesn't matter if there is a "content team", its still laughable and infuriates the fanbase that loses franchise players every other year and has a payroll of $50 million. Again, a real slap in the face PR wise. I am glad you find the Vince Velasquez hype 'refreshing', but go tell that to a long suffering Pirates fan in that Twitter post and see what kind of new expletives they will invent for you.

 

 

 

 

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

 

Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys....but do let them grow up to be left handed pitchers.

9 minutes ago, wegner said:

Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys....but do let them grow up to be left handed pitchers.

I got a son (my first kid) on the way.  He's going to be a lefty whether he likes it or not.  

2 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

I got a son (my first kid) on the way.  He's going to be a lefty whether he likes it or not.  

Smart man....and congratulations!!!