Dick Allen Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ewokpelts said: And you know this how? Because it makes no sense and JR isn't stupid. If he ever found out that it was true, someone would lose their job for life status. I know the White Sox are not run perfectly. But it's not THAT ridiculous. It would be exposed. especially if it cost JR money. Think about it, the guy telling the story supposedly knew about it. So a lot of people did. Why didn't they alert JR? The answer is because it's a BS story. Edited February 6, 2023 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdGen Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Dick Allen said: Because it makes no sense and JR isn't stupid. If he ever found out that it was true, someone would lose their job for life status. I know the White Sox are not run perfectly. But it's not THAT ridiculous. It would be exposed. especially if it cost JR money. Think about it, the guy telling the story supposedly knew about it. So a lot of people did. Why didn't they alert JR? The answer is because it's a BS story. Not just lose their job for life status, but possibly be charged for defrauding the state government, as the money is going to pay off ISFA bonds. I'm not saying it's not possible someone shared some inside info with GR to help them win, but the stories posted here are just implausible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernuke Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 They have 2 years to figure out how to get a 1990's AI Hawk Harrelson and Tom Paciorek to call the games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Saw a 70s WMAQ radio ad with Harry Jimmy and Lorn Brown and was reminded when sometimes the big dog like Harry would do radio for the middle three innings. Not a bad way to get some variety in your broadcast. Brings back some memories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdGen Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 18 hours ago, pcq said: Saw a 70s WMAQ radio ad with Harry Jimmy and Lorn Brown and was reminded when sometimes the big dog like Harry would do radio for the middle three innings. Not a bad way to get some variety in your broadcast. Brings back some memories. I wish they would go back to that I recall the Cubs did the same thing with Brickhouse. I think sometimes the criticism of announcers in baseball comes from the fact that we listen to the same voices for 3 hours continuously over 150 plus games. Giving Len and DJ three middle innings on TV would break up that monotony and add a different perspective to the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 23 hours ago, ThirdGen said: I wish they would go back to that I recall the Cubs did the same thing with Brickhouse. I think sometimes the criticism of announcers in baseball comes from the fact that we listen to the same voices for 3 hours continuously over 150 plus games. Giving Len and DJ three middle innings on TV would break up that monotony and add a different perspective to the game. Stony pony ain't goin to no radio booth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 58 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: Stony pony ain't goin to no radio booth The closest he comes is doing interviews on local radio. He retires long before he does the radio gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossanoveralls Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 🎵 Nationwiiide is on your siiiiiide 🎶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb0928 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Surprised the sox didnt bring in a guy from AAA to save some cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/6/2023 at 8:30 AM, CentralChamps21 said: I guess what I really want to know is did the Sox leave $$$ on the table that could have gone to player payroll in order to take care of Brooks Boyer's brother-in-law? I'm not sure what you can get for a "presented by" sponsorship, but likely in the 500k-1 million range per year. enough for maybe a rookie or bench guy. the 7-11 deal for the game times was 500k a year for three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/6/2023 at 12:45 PM, ThirdGen said: Not just lose their job for life status, but possibly be charged for defrauding the state government, as the money is going to pay off ISFA bonds. I'm not saying it's not possible someone shared some inside info with GR to help them win, but the stories posted here are just implausible. The naming rights money did not increase. US Cellular paid a buy out fee, and that reduced the payments from the new sponsor. That's state money. But the deal that GR underpaid was the partnership with the team directly. The sox never got the money from the naming rights. The only brokered the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/6/2023 at 9:13 AM, Dick Allen said: Because it makes no sense and JR isn't stupid. If he ever found out that it was true, someone would lose their job for life status. I know the White Sox are not run perfectly. But it's not THAT ridiculous. It would be exposed. especially if it cost JR money. Think about it, the guy telling the story supposedly knew about it. So a lot of people did. Why didn't they alert JR? The answer is because it's a BS story. So you DON'T know this, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgrittenburg Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 On 2/2/2023 at 5:50 PM, Lip Man 1 said: 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. wow, light at the end of the tunnel dont let the door hit you in the arse on the way out Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgrittenburg Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 On 2/3/2023 at 7:31 AM, pcq said: Not to worry when you have Gord Gold Beckham at the ready. just when I start getting excited about Benetti departing you have to remind me of this, Beckham and Stone the Drone makes one want to barf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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