https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2023/12/23/24010963/white-sox-getz-have-more-work-to-do-before-spring-training-opens

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“I’ve said it before — we’re fortunate to be in the AL Central,” Getz said.

 

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There are more moves coming, but chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is trimming payroll, so the extent of them is not yet known. The Sox need a right fielder, and in the spirit of being more athletic on the field and the basepaths, they could be open to trading designated hitter and outfielder Eloy Jimenez.

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“I wouldn’t say that we feel like we’re knocking on the door of something,” Getz said. “But it’s more getting a better idea of where we stand, whether it be acquiring a guy through free agency or trade. I will say we’re very organized. We’ve done a nice job this offseason with setting out a plan and feel really good about where we’re at so far. We want to continue to capture the momentum.” 

 

39 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said:

capture the momentum

Your 2024 white sox slogan. ?

1 hour ago, South Side Hit Men said:

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2023/12/23/24010963/white-sox-getz-have-more-work-to-do-before-spring-training-opens

 

 

Capture the momentum of 100 losses with zero benefits from that level of ineptitude?

?

Don’t think you put together a championship-caliber organization by setting the bar at winning the Central.

That’s the same mentality that has dragged down the Sox for decades now.  

Knowing they’ve had all the advantages in the world vis a vis their divisional rivals hasn’t forced them to innovate like the Rays and Orioles in the face of the big three AL East teams of the past 2-3 decades.

16 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Don’t think you put together a championship-caliber organization by setting the bar at winning the Central.

That’s the same mentality that has dragged down the Sox for decades now.  

Knowing they’ve had all the advantages in the world vis a vis their divisional rivals hasn’t forced them to innovate like the Rays and Orioles in the face of the big three AL East teams of the past 2-3 decades.

After the past 2 seasons it's a reasonable first step..... for 2025.

37 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Don’t think you put together a championship-caliber organization by setting the bar at winning the Central.

That’s the same mentality that has dragged down the Sox for decades now.  

Knowing they’ve had all the advantages in the world vis a vis their divisional rivals hasn’t forced them to innovate like the Rays and Orioles in the face of the big three AL East teams of the past 2-3 decades.

I’m not sure the Orioles have innovated. Like the Nats before them, they lucked into the first pick in 2 years where the top prospect was a stud. The difference between Rutschman and Holliday versus Vaughn and Madrigal is pretty stark.

10 hours ago, hi8is said:

Your 2024 white sox slogan. ?

I kinda like “More work to do”

Wild we're all excited for this team to make moves that make them worse

24 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

I kinda like “More work to do”

More like tons of work, has Getz actually made one move that has improved the club unless there is addition by subtraction with TA and Grandal sent on their way.

Trimming payroll is Reinsdorf favorite word.....

32 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

I kinda like “More work to do”

I prefer- 2024  White Sox “I don’t like our team”

Does anyone else think that if the Sox start out 8-20 or something similarly horrible and they finally see what everyone else can see, that Pedro Grifol is not a major league manager, LaRussa somehow comes back into the dugout?

Edited December 24, 20232 yr by Dick Allen

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“I wouldn’t say that we feel like we’re knocking on the door of something,” Getz said. “But it’s more getting a better idea of where we stand, whether it be acquiring a guy through free agency or trade. I will say we’re very organized. We’ve done a nice job this offseason with setting out a plan and feel really good about where we’re at so far. We want to continue to capture the momentum.” 

Getz definitely is organized.  For the first time the WhiteSox have an organization philosophy.  He also got all the department heads together and outlined their job description, responsibilities,  goals and how best to reach them.  I was told people were "blown away." No one had ever done anything like that before.  It's not going to happen overnight but Getz is turning this organization around.  

7 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Getz definitely is organized.  For the first time the WhiteSox have an organization philosophy.  He also got all the department heads together and outlined their job description, responsibilities,  goals and how best to reach them.  I was told people were "blown away." No one had ever done anything like that before.  It's not going to happen overnight but Getz is turning this organization around.  

When he was doing his previous job with the White Sox very mediocrely , since the guys before him didn’t give him a job description, didn’t tell him his responsibilities or goals, and didn’t tell him how best to reach them, did he ask?

The fortunately we are in the ALC line is what bothers me. It’s that mindset that has never led them to do all they can to dominate, which is what they should be doing.

Edited December 24, 20232 yr by Dick Allen

6 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Getz definitely is organized.  For the first time the WhiteSox have an organization philosophy.  He also got all the department heads together and outlined their job description, responsibilities,  goals and how best to reach them.  I was told people were "blown away." No one had ever done anything like that before.  It's not going to happen overnight but Getz is turning this organization around.  

Perhaps Getz will turn out to be a good FO man. But this is a small-market team, and there will be only so much he can do. Yes, they're fortunate to be in the AL Central, but what does that even mean? The Sox have won division title in the last 15 years. 

1 minute ago, Highland said:

Perhaps Getz will turn out to be a good FO man. But this is a small-market team, and there will be only so much he can do. Yes, they're fortunate to be in the AL Central, but what does that even mean? The Sox have won division title in the last 15 years. 

What it means is they don’t have to be the best they can be and shoot lower. It’s why when they win a division but we’re still short and needed a RF and 2B you get Josh Harrison and a guy whi can’t play RF in AJ Pollock. And when they realize that, Gavin Sheets. 

13 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Getz definitely is organized.  For the first time the WhiteSox have an organization philosophy.  He also got all the department heads together and outlined their job description, responsibilities,  goals and how best to reach them.  I was told people were "blown away." No one had ever done anything like that before.  It's not going to happen overnight but Getz is turning this organization around.  

Glad to hear something positive 

7 minutes ago, Highland said:

Perhaps Getz will turn out to be a good FO man. But this is a small-market team, and there will be only so much he can do. Yes, they're fortunate to be in the AL Central, but what does that even mean? The Sox have won division title in the last 15 years. 

No, they operate like a small market team. There is a difference.

32 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Getz definitely is organized.  For the first time the WhiteSox have an organization philosophy.  He also got all the department heads together and outlined their job description, responsibilities,  goals and how best to reach them.  I was told people were "blown away." No one had ever done anything like that before.  It's not going to happen overnight but Getz is turning this organization around.  

Keep your back safe while carrying all that water for the great Chris Getz

1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said:

I kinda like “More work to do”

That will likely be indefinite. ?

29 minutes ago, ron883 said:

Keep your back safe while carrying all that water for the great Chris Getz

Just like Branch Rickey before him…

1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Getz definitely is organized.  For the first time the WhiteSox have an organization philosophy.  He also got all the department heads together and outlined their job description, responsibilities,  goals and how best to reach them.  I was told people were "blown away." No one had ever done anything like that before.  It's not going to happen overnight but Getz is turning this organization around.  

And what philosophy is that Harold?

KC Royals style speed, defense athleticism small ball and doing everything on the cheap?

Gutting data and analytics and hiring a bunch of  crusty 70 year old scouts scratching their balls in the bleachers and claiming they "heard it" like in Trouble with the Curve?

And where are the savages I was promised Harold?

 

49 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

No, they operate like a small market team. There is a difference.

Yes, there is a difference, but I still think we are saying the same thing. When something big needs to happen, it won't.

34 minutes ago, ron883 said:

Keep your back safe while carrying all that water for the great Chris Getz

That's right. Under no circumstances should anyone say anything positive about a White Sox employee. 

You will be summarily bashed. 

Edited December 24, 20232 yr by ptatc