bmags Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 It does look like survival rates in Liam’s age group are much higher, and hopefully he is in a stage 1 or 2 scenario. Godspeed. Terrible news. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Love and prayers to Liam and his family. Beat this down and go on to live a long life with your wonderful wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 48 minutes ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: I’m sure you were told that. It was straight from Coach Getz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 32 minutes ago, Colome's Hat said: This is gutting. I have no doubt he will survive but he's widely regarded as the best person in the game. My friend works with Howard Brown, an LGBTQ health center in Chicago and the amount of work he has done for them is immense. Also remembering how vocal he was after the Supreme Court ruling. I'm so proud he's a White Sock. Hope this is a blip and he's back either later this year or next. Just hope he is ok. All this. Sad when this happens to anybody but doubly crushing when it’s one of the best and most inspiring humans in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I think the most appropriate response is "f*** cancer." Godspeed Liam. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 42 minutes ago, Colome's Hat said: This is gutting. I have no doubt he will survive but he's widely regarded as the best person in the game. My friend works with Howard Brown, an LGBTQ health center in Chicago and the amount of work he has done for them is immense. Also remembering how vocal he was after the Supreme Court ruling. I'm so proud he's a White Sock. Hope this is a blip and he's back either later this year or next. Just hope he is ok. He also signed with the White Sox because they either had or were open to Gay Pride Night. He and his wife seem very charitable too. While he battles this awful disease, his presence will be missed from a leadership perspective. Cancer has touched most people’s lives and the players in MLB are no exception. I wish him the best in his battle with cancer and hope he closes it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 f*** cancer. Go get this Liam and win like you always do!!! Nothing but love, thoughts and prayers coming your way!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 51 minutes ago, pcq said: This will not deter my plans for a Sox wild card contender in 2024. I admire your optimism. The season hasn't even started yet and they are getting hit with news that obviously has a major impact on the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 It’s honestly shocking we don’t see this more within the big time sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: I admire your optimism. The season hasn't even started yet and they are getting hit with news that obviously has a major impact on the team. I've picked up trans-gender bowling and Ninja cribbage to fill all the dead air space the Sox have left us. Steve and Jason are going to run out of bad jokes by Palm Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: I admire your optimism. The season hasn't even started yet and they are getting hit with news that obviously has a major impact on the team. It is. But to be honest, you can catch lightening in a bottle with a closer for a year. Liam's leadership will be missed the most but maybe they rally for him? I am just concerned with what this will do to him in terms of his health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 50 minutes ago, RibbieRubarb said: My f*** cancer shirt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjusttyped Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 This sums up my feelings as well. Get well soon, Liam. f*** cancer. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Colome's Hat said: It is. But to be honest, you can catch lightening in a bottle with a closer for a year. Liam's leadership will be missed the most but maybe they rally for him? I am just concerned with what this will do to him in terms of his health. He does have a few things going for him. As a pro athlete he is in good shape/health overall, he's young and he also has the money needed to get the very best care...see the very best doctors/hospitals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Prayers for Liam and his family. Get well soon buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) I'm wondering now if this played a part in why he was less durable last year than in previous years. Edited January 9, 2023 by Colome's Hat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 To echo others, f*** cancer. Godspeed Liam, hurry back soon. You’re one of the good ones and the game and we as fans are better with you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, Colome's Hat said: I'm wondering now if this played a part in why he was less durable last year than in previous years. I did wonder if perhaps this has been known or the org knew something and it’s what chilled trade rumours/speculation. Never crossed my mind that it would have any impact on his durability on the mound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradMc Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Prayers Up for Liam and his family. He's a gamer. He'll beat it. Edited January 9, 2023 by GradMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Tnetennba said: I did wonder if perhaps this has been known or the org knew something and it’s what chilled trade rumours/speculation. Never crossed my mind that it would have any impact on his durability on the mound. There is zero chance the org knew about this months ago and thought hmmm…maybe we can trade him before this goes public. This is life or death - he probably just found out in past week or two (give or take) and has to immediately begin treatment because you know this is serious s%*#. And this probably had no impact on his tendon / flexor strain that sidelined him. And just to say this a 2nd time because any speculation around this is just a bad look. Come on you really think Sox would have told him last year - hey delay treatment for a few months to finish the season so we can make a final push to maybe back in the playoff and than buy us some time so we can trade you….this isn’t delaying an ankle injury…this is delaying treatment on a life or death condition you are talking about. Zero and I mean zero chance Sox or Liam did that or even thought about it for even a nanosecond. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sin city sox fan Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 First and foremost, this news really sucks and all our thoughts and prayers should be with Liam. I know he's a fighter and am confident he can kick cancer's ass and be back as a dominant closer. On a secondary note, if he's missing the season, do we have an insurance policy that covers his contract? If so, let's hope we spend this $18 million on other improvements to the team and not just put it in Jerry's pocket. If nothing else, let's donate these funds to the American Cancer Society. Get well soon Liam. We'll be praying for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 3 hours ago, sin city sox fan said: FOn a secondary note, if he's missing the season, do we have an insurance policy that covers his contract? If so, let's hope we spend this $18 million on other improvements to the team and not just put it in Jerry's pocket. Jerry’s direct response: Godspeed on a full recovery Liam! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Chisoxfn said: There is zero chance the org knew about this months ago and thought hmmm…maybe we can trade him before this goes public. This is life or death - he probably just found out in past week or two (give or take) and has to immediately begin treatment because you know this is serious s%*#. And this probably had no impact on his tendon / flexor strain that sidelined him. And just to say this a 2nd time because any speculation around this is just a bad look. Come on you really think Sox would have told him last year - hey delay treatment for a few months to finish the season so we can make a final push to maybe back in the playoff and than buy us some time so we can trade you….this isn’t delaying an ankle injury…this is delaying treatment on a life or death condition you are talking about. Zero and I mean zero chance Sox or Liam did that or even thought about it for even a nanosecond. You completely misread what I way saying. In no way was I thinking what you’ve suggested here. I was thinking perhaps that the diagnosis killed trade talks, as opposed to the org thinking they could send him elsewhere. We haven’t heard him mentioned in trade speculation in a while and it simply crossed my mind, that is all. Again, my thought was that this shut down trade talks knowing he likely wouldn’t be available and not at all the callous thing you’ve suggested. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 8 hours ago, sin city sox fan said: First and foremost, this news really sucks and all our thoughts and prayers should be with Liam. I know he's a fighter and am confident he can kick cancer's ass and be back as a dominant closer. On a secondary note, if he's missing the season, do we have an insurance policy that covers his contract? If so, let's hope we spend this $18 million on other improvements to the team and not just put it in Jerry's pocket. If nothing else, let's donate these funds to the American Cancer Society. Get well soon Liam. We'll be praying for you! I wondered this as well and am unsure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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