November 22, 20241 yr https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/11/22/white-sox-soxfest-live-ramova-theatre-bridgeport-january-2025-chicago-mlb
November 23, 20241 yr Apparently neither of the available ticket packages for this include any autograph sessions. https://bsky.app/profile/soxmachinejosh.bsky.social/post/3lbkjfprlns2l
November 23, 20241 yr 11 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Apparently neither of the available ticket packages for this include any autograph sessions. https://bsky.app/profile/soxmachinejosh.bsky.social/post/3lbkjfprlns2l Unless a lot of former Sox players are in attendance, who would want any autographs from the pile of scrubs that Getz has assembled?
November 23, 20241 yr Sox Festivus will include the airing of grievances, Festivus pole, wrestling and of course autographs for the youngsters .
November 24, 20241 yr I credit the WS for keeping their word to hold a Soxfest-type event. After the year we had it would have been instinctual to hide from the fans. The rebranding and smaller venue is just the reality of not getting enough fans to keep it in the former space.
November 24, 20241 yr 29 minutes ago, poppysox said: I credit the WS for keeping their word to hold a Soxfest-type event. After the year we had it would have been instinctual to hide from the fans. The rebranding and smaller venue is just the reality of not getting enough fans to keep it in the former space. Eh, I’m not so sure about that. I think plenty of Sox fans would actually pay the money to go blast Jerry and Getz. I wouldn’t, because then I would be funding these clowns more money. But many Sox fans would. This was a strategic move by the Sox to avoid being lambasted by a massive crowd of angry Sox fans. Edited November 24, 20241 yr by WhiteSox2023
November 24, 20241 yr But seriously, imagine paying $225 dollars for the MVP Experience after the team just made the record books for being one of the worst teams in MLB history.
November 24, 20241 yr It’s just very weird that they haven’t had one since Covid and yea let’s go ahead and have one now after we really pissed the fans off
November 24, 20241 yr 10 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said: But seriously, imagine paying $225 dollars for the MVP Experience after the team just made the record books for being one of the worst teams in MLB history. IDK, you do get to hobnob with Gus Varland.
November 24, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, Dick Allen said: IDK, you do get to hobnob with Gus Varland. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Marinaccio More importantly...they can sell some Italian sandwiches in conjunction with his appearance.
November 24, 20241 yr 16 hours ago, Kyyle23 said: It’s just very weird that they haven’t had one since Covid and yea let’s go ahead and have one now after we really pissed the fans off Not weird. IMO opinion, the timing and selection of the Ramova venue was a fantastic decision. The renovated theatre/restaurant/ brewery near 35th and Halsted is beautiful. Support from private investors and the cooperation of National Historic landmarks (new roof), TIF financing, and the dedication of Emily and Tyler Nevius makes a statement about the revival of that area and surrounding businesses ... including the WSox. If someone would prefer going to a downtown hotel, OK, but for me, I think this venue and location will be wonderful. If anyone here is going, please post a pic or two. Edited November 24, 20241 yr by tray
November 24, 20241 yr 7 hours ago, Dick Allen said: IDK, you do get to hobnob with Gus Varland. But unfortunately you can’t get his autograph. Could be worth a pretty penny. Edited November 24, 20241 yr by WhiteSox2023
January 10, 20251 yr 6 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: 7 people?!?!? Is this the entire list? It does say additional but I’m not sure that means what I think it does. Man, that current players list is embarrassing.
January 10, 20251 yr Scheduled Attendees 2005 World Series team Mark Buehrle*, José Contreras and Freddy García Former White Sox players Harold Baines Current White Sox players Brooks Baldwin, Sean Burke, Jonathan Cannon, Korey Lee, Bryan Ramos, Mike Tauchman, Drew Thorpe, Miguel Vargas, Gus Varland and Andrew Vaughn White Sox prospects Chase Meidroth, Braden Montgomery, Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Kyle Teel and George Wolkow *Mark Buehrle in attendance on Friday, January 24 only
January 10, 20251 yr 41 minutes ago, wegner said: Scheduled Attendees 2005 World Series team Mark Buehrle*, José Contreras and Freddy García Former White Sox players Harold Baines Current White Sox players Brooks Baldwin, Sean Burke, Jonathan Cannon, Korey Lee, Bryan Ramos, Mike Tauchman, Drew Thorpe, Miguel Vargas, Gus Varland and Andrew Vaughn White Sox prospects Chase Meidroth, Braden Montgomery, Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Kyle Teel and George Wolkow *Mark Buehrle in attendance on Friday, January 24 only This is sad. Maybe one day Soxfest will be back to what it once was.
January 10, 20251 yr 52 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Is this the entire list? It does say additional but I’m not sure that means what I think it does. Man, that current players list is embarrassing. It's what they just sent in an email
January 10, 20251 yr 4 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: It's what they just sent in an email Looks like @wegner posted the full list, which doesn’t look much better. 🤣
January 10, 20251 yr 9 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: It's what they just sent in an email It says "additional" though. They already announced more prior. And it's updated in this thread.
January 10, 20251 yr Was considering going until I saw no Rojas Perez or Slater appearances... Uribe's probably pissed they already dumped his son. Would also be nice to see Crede or Rowand, but maybe they're not getting around very well physically after getting beaten up so much over their careers...heck, would take Carl Everett at this point.
January 10, 20251 yr 18 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: It says "additional" though. They already announced more prior. And it's updated in this thread. Ah, makes more sense.
January 10, 20251 yr Merkin, mlb.com "Some pundits view the anniversary celebration as a misdirection from the 222 combined losses suffered by the team over the past two seasons and a 2025 campaign in which the White Sox are unlikely to be prime contenders. This year is focused on watching the prospects in action, then seeing where the team needs to fill in around them. But the 2005 team should be recognized as one of the most underrated, dominant champions in Major League Baseball history. White Sox fans simply don’t want to wait another 10 or 20 years for another celebration. “I’ve never been on a team where it seemed like from the owner down, everybody was pulling on the same end of the rope,” Rowand said. “If you open up a dictionary and look up ‘camaraderie’ or ‘winning environment,’ there would be a picture of the ‘05 White Sox. … That group was probably closer than any other group of guys that I’ve ever been around. “There was never a dull moment one day of that entire season. … But we never let any outside distractions derail us from what we were trying to accomplish on the field every day.”
January 10, 20251 yr I thought it was interesting that Baldwin was the first current player they listed. Maybe it's alphabetical. But as the #1 Baldwin stan on this board, I hope it's because they really like the player and think he's going to be a key contributor this year.
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