September 8, 20241 yr Per Boob…– While the White Sox have performed worse with Grady Sizemore than Pedro Grifol, Marlins manager Skip Schumaker continues to be the White Sox’s first choice to manage their club in 2025, but Schumaker is expected to have several options.
September 8, 20241 yr 47 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Per Boob… I doubt Skip wants to manage a team with such a horrid pitching staff (without Crochet) and lineup in which your big guys are Andrew and Gavin (Robert is still maddening as he hits about .230 and still could be traded as part of the tank philosophy of acquiring prospects). I do respect Andrew for hanging in there. Now he's hitting again. Gavin seems to do OK when he decides to go oppo field. Edited September 8, 20241 yr by greg775
September 8, 20241 yr Author 5 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: If Schu has choices, he isn't coming here. Yes, it would be a very wise career choice to avoid Jerry’s circus. Most managers end their careers with the Sox, if you look at the last 10+ years of Sox managers.
September 8, 20241 yr Yeah, we will definitely end up with someone else who has no other options. Or someone we had to convince into taking it who didn’t even want it (Ventura). Edited September 8, 20241 yr by Bob Sacamano
September 8, 20241 yr I just don’t see Schumaker coming here. He will have options, it’s far too early for him to commit career suicide.
September 8, 20241 yr The next guy will only be around for two years (Doug Collins type) then we need to be attractive enough for a (Phil Jackson) type.
September 8, 20241 yr What is Paul Konerko up to these days? Hell, Jerry might still be able to player/manage him and improve the DH position for sure
September 8, 20241 yr Author 3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: What is Paul Konerko up to these days? Hell, Jerry might still be able to player/manage him and improve the DH position for sure I doubt he would want to leave his 16,000-square foot home in Scottsdale, Arizona for this s%*# show.
September 8, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, greg775 said: I doubt Skip wants to manage a team with such a horrid pitching staff (without Crochet) and lineup in which your big guys are Andrew and Gavin (Robert is still maddening as he hits about .230 and still could be traded as part of the tank philosophy of acquiring prospects). I do respect Andrew for hanging in there. Now he's hitting again. Gavin seems to do OK when he decides to go oppo field. Does he want to live in Chicago and get paid a bunch of money? What other gigs are available besides the one he's vacating? Seattle? I'm not sure that franchise is in any better position re: ownership or frankly re: players.
September 8, 20241 yr Author 43 minutes ago, nrockway said: Does he want to live in Chicago and get paid a bunch of money? What other gigs are available besides the one he's vacating? Seattle? I'm not sure that franchise is in any better position re: ownership or frankly re: players. Are you serious? The Mariners are at least a .500 team right now (actually 73-71), have the 7th ranked farm system per Baseball America, and they are willing to spend money. If you were a quality manager, would you choose to sign with Jerry and the White Sox who are going to set the worst record in MLB history this season, are rumored to drop their payroll to $100 million this offseason, or the Mariners? Do you typically enjoy career suicide? Quite honestly, it’s hard to think of a worse team for a manager to choose than the White Sox. Also, the only manager Jerry was willing to pay big bucks anytime recently was his buddy TLR. Edited September 8, 20241 yr by WhiteSox2023
September 9, 20241 yr 56 minutes ago, nrockway said: Does he want to live in Chicago and get paid a bunch of money? What other gigs are available besides the one he's vacating? Seattle? I'm not sure that franchise is in any better position re: ownership or frankly re: players. Wait what? Are you referring to potential job security? Because literally everything else about the White Sox job is the worst in baseball
September 9, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, WhiteSox2023 said: I doubt he would want to leave his 16,000-square foot home in Scottsdale, Arizona for this s%*# show. That was more of a callback to when Jerry tried to make PK a player manager pre Ventura.
September 9, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Are you serious? The Mariners are at least a .500 team right now (actually 73-71), have the 7th ranked farm system per Baseball America, and they are willing to spend money. If you were a quality manager, would you choose to sign with Jerry and the White Sox who are going to set the worst record in MLB history this season, are rumored to drop their payroll to $100 million this offseason, or the Mariners? Do you typically enjoy career suicide? Quite honestly, it’s hard to think of a worse team for a manager to choose than the White Sox. Also, the only manager Jerry was willing to pay big bucks anytime recently was his buddy TLR. Why is he leaving his current job if he's great? Just wondering. I don't follow baseball closely anymore.
September 9, 20241 yr Are we still doing this? I thought we've been through countless "yeah and [insert some smoke show] is my first choice to date" jokes already. Boob has been reporting this for over a month - and it doesn't mean a thing when we just aren't an attractive landing spot. As countless others have said, we can have our preferences all we want, but that doesn't mean they want us. Though I guess I'll take these reports over "Tony LaRussa is our first choice", so take the good with the bad.
September 9, 20241 yr 28 minutes ago, greg775 said: Why is he leaving his current job if he's great? Just wondering. I don't follow baseball closely anymore. Because Miami doesn't want him anymore
September 9, 20241 yr Author 2 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: That was more of a callback to when Jerry tried to make PK a player manager pre Ventura. Yep, I just wanted to get my Hawkism in.
September 9, 20241 yr I can't see why anybody with a name would want the Sox job when there's no plan to improve the team anytime soon.
September 9, 20241 yr The Sox call up Schumaker: "Hey, think about it. If you make the playoffs with this team you'll be a lege-" Schumaker: "Sorry, couldn't hear you. Was signing my contract with the Cardinals."
September 9, 20241 yr My best friend is a Marlins fan and he traded me a Charles Johnson card for a Juan Pierre card. that's kinda what this is
September 9, 20241 yr 6 hours ago, nrockway said: Does he want to live in Chicago and get paid a bunch of money? What other gigs are available besides the one he's vacating? Seattle? I'm not sure that franchise is in any better position re: ownership or frankly re: players. LMAO
September 9, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, bobbydanks said: My best friend is a Marlins fan and he traded me a Charles Johnson card for a Juan Pierre card. that's kinda what this is Ah Juan Pierre. I really used to blast him on this forum. I did not like him. Now? Juan Pierre would be fine on this team. One of the best players for sure.
September 9, 20241 yr I doubt Schumacher will be high on the Sox, he’ll probably want to go to a team that’s closer to winning, and whose window is open now. The Sox have another building season or two before they can seriously think about being competitive on any level. They should definitely go after a young manager who has ample experience in player development.
September 9, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Boopa1219 said: I doubt Schumacher will be high on the Sox, he’ll probably want to go to a team that’s closer to winning, and whose window is open now. The Sox have another building season or two before they can seriously think about being competitive on any level. They should definitely go after a young manager who has ample experience in player development. The Sox would have to give him a 5 year contract.
September 9, 20241 yr 6 hours ago, The Mighty Mite said: The Sox would have to give him a 5 year contract. Which is something they should do if he's the guy but I'm hoping the conduct a search and interview a bunch of people even if they end up with Schumacher
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