February 2, 20233 yr About his recent negotiations. Those of you who read my "State of the Sox" story on all the dysfunction in the organization can get a sense of what Jason is hinting at in the story: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/2/2/23583012/jason-benetti-white-sox-contract-nbc-sports-chicago-brooks-boyer-fox-steve-stone-chip-caray-braves?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=020223 Afternoon Edition&utm_content=020223 Afternoon Edition+CID_b2a1383eb6d24e9532734119ee0fa88a&utm_source=campaign monitor&utm_term=on the talks that led to him returning for 2023 Edited February 2, 20233 yr by Lip Man 1
February 2, 20233 yr I've got a bulb! They should have Da Vuc come in and negotiate for them! Because...
February 2, 20233 yr 16 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: What that story tells me is once Jason is past Sox control, he is gone. Just like Leury.
February 2, 20233 yr Author 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: What that story tells me is once Jason is past Sox control, he is gone. The Sox have his rights from what I was told for this year and next season and that's it without an extension. And I'm guessing you are right...I'd be very surprised if he is still around after 2024.
February 3, 20233 yr How about Len Kasper. Jumped ship to get a chance to call radio for a World Series. Not with this team pal ?
February 3, 20233 yr 2 hours ago, Lip Man 1 said: About his recent negotiations. Those of you who read my "State of the Sox" story on all the dysfunction in the organization can get a sense of what Jason is hinting at in the story: Where is your story posted? Right after the World Series, they let John Rooney, one of the best radio pbp guys in the business, go without a peep. So it would surprise me if they do the same with JB. Edited February 3, 20233 yr by GreenSox
February 3, 20233 yr 14 minutes ago, GreenSox said: Where is your story posted? Right after the World Series, they let John Rooney, one of the best radio pbp guys in the business, go without a peep. So it would surprise me if they do the same with JB. But in that case he always preferred the Cardinals and the timing just worked out right...not sure if it was Jack/Joe Buck or Mike Shannon he was originally paired with. Al Hrabowsky?
February 3, 20233 yr 55 minutes ago, GreenSox said: Where is your story posted? Right after the World Series, they let John Rooney, one of the best radio pbp guys in the business, go without a peep. So it would surprise me if they do the same with JB. Roons was already leaving thanks to a new radio deal portending huge paycuts while winning a World Series. He was pretty disgusted.
February 3, 20233 yr Yeah, definitely not a positive read. When I see frustrations by the front- line talent met with "that's how we do things here" by management... the only thing i can think of is that "the way we do things here" sounds shitty. Sounds like the obvious question is "what if the way we've always done things is wrong?"
February 3, 20233 yr I don’t know, sounds like a typical contract negotiation. I kept waiting for the smoking gun. I'm sure they’ll f*** it up somehow though.
February 3, 20233 yr Author 2 hours ago, GreenSox said: Where is your story posted? Right after the World Series, they let John Rooney, one of the best radio pbp guys in the business, go without a peep. So it would surprise me if they do the same with JB. https://www.wsiforumstoo.com/74118-the-state-of-the-sox I spoke with six sources for the story all connected in a professional way to the franchise
February 3, 20233 yr I’m pretty sure benetti has an agent when he did his fox and peacock deals. I would recommend that he uses that agent with the Sox, no matter what brooks’ lying ass says about how these guys are like family.
February 3, 20233 yr 32 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: https://www.wsiforumstoo.com/74118-the-state-of-the-sox I spoke with six sources for the story all connected in a professional way to the franchise Wow..
February 3, 20233 yr And here I thought Brooks was a solid guy. He sucks too. If I have a choice of believing Jason or ANYBODY in the WS organization, I'm going with Jason all day long.
February 3, 20233 yr I'm going to go against the grain here, because why not risk pissing off some folks ? I get there were probably some frustrating moments for Jason, and knowing who is in the Sox FO, nor do I doubt it. And I do understand his desire to "diversify his portfolio" and how it even benefits the Sox in some ways. However, if I were the Sox I'd probably be equally as frustrated. They have to go out and find guys that can do the same job on a part-time basis. There's a reason we get people like Beckham filling in. The broadcasters that have talent have actually full-time broadcasting jobs. IMHO, Jason needs to pick something and stick with that. Also, I think it was unprofessional for Jason to speak to reporters about his frustrations regarding the signing process. Talk about it after you leave/retire. Or not at all. Sox aren't the only ones at fault here... this is a 2 way street.
February 3, 20233 yr \ 7 hours ago, Lip Man 1 said: https://www.wsiforumstoo.com/74118-the-state-of-the-sox I spoke with six sources for the story all connected in a professional way to the franchise Very good read there. Thanks for posting this.
February 3, 20233 yr 7 hours ago, soulfly said: See ya Jason. Benetti can take these guys. otoh, Reinsdorf sports franchises have outlasted quality people going on 50 years.
February 3, 20233 yr 6 hours ago, ScooterMcGuire said: I'm going to go against the grain here, because why not risk pissing off some folks ? I get there were probably some frustrating moments for Jason, and knowing who is in the Sox FO, nor do I doubt it. And I do understand his desire to "diversify his portfolio" and how it even benefits the Sox in some ways. However, if I were the Sox I'd probably be equally as frustrated. They have to go out and find guys that can do the same job on a part-time basis. There's a reason we get people like Beckham filling in. The broadcasters that have talent have actually full-time broadcasting jobs. IMHO, Jason needs to pick something and stick with that. Also, I think it was unprofessional for Jason to speak to reporters about his frustrations regarding the signing process. Talk about it after you leave/retire. Or not at all. Sox aren't the only ones at fault here... this is a 2 way street. Not to worry when you have Gord Gold Beckham at the ready.
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