11 minutes ago, tray said:

No problem with anyone who chooses to not wear a Sox hat or go to games or switch allegiance to the Cubs. That said, comments like  "I am never giving another dime to Reinsdorf " (just as one example) go beyond that.  I am not surprised by the animosity, vindictiveness and even an apparent need for retribution by some, even in a sports setting.  It is something that has unfortunately become more common in our society.

 

So switch alliances is BETTER than not going to games?  That's just wild.

I can't imagine myself going to more than 1 game this year: Opening Day. I usually go for free with my uncle. Won't spend a single penny inside the park though. Take the Metra, meetup with my buddy's big tailgate they do every year and eat and drink outside and then just sober up during the game.

10 minutes ago, tray said:

No problem with anyone who chooses to not wear a Sox hat or go to games or switch allegiance to the Cubs. That said, comments like  "I am never giving another dime to Reinsdorf " (just as one example) go beyond that.  I am not surprised by the animosity, vindictiveness and even an apparent need for retribution by some, even in a sports setting.  It is something that has unfortunately become more common in our society.

 

I hate Reinsdorf. I hate his politics. I believe he's as bad as the Koch brothers, for what he supports. He's getting our money whether we like it or not. I don't think being angry about the state of sports in Chicago makes one "not a fan". I let go of the Bears long ago, and I'm happy to not be referred to as a Bears' fan. I'll pay attention if they make the playoffs. Short of that, I might check the score Sunday evening, and that's pretty much it. Watch a highlight or two. 

I don't patrol any BearsTalk boards, or whatnot, to let anybody who speaks well of the team know they're saps for giving the Halas family their money. This doesn't make me smarter or better than anyone else. Just illustrating how I really can't grasp the anger. Direct it towards your HOA. Or Nazis. 

8 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

I can't imagine myself going to more than 1 game this year: Opening Day. I usually go for free with my uncle. Won't spend a single penny inside the park though. Take the Metra, meetup with my buddy's big tailgate they do every year and eat and drink outside and then just sober up during the game.

The Sox were so mediocre the last few decades, I went any weeknight I wanted on the free company tickets. Hit the Billy Goat downtown for a few before getting on the train. Catch a brat at the park. Train home. The three or four Sox hats and WS Champs t-shirts are probably the most money that Reinsdorf has gotten from me in the last 40 years. 

46 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

So switch alliances is BETTER than not going to games?  That's just wild.

And it doesn’t match up with his perpetual “Cubs fan troll” attacks on anyone that doesn’t support the Sox.

Once mediocrity is accepted, It's the best you are going to get.

15 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

Once mediocrity is accepted, It's the best you are going to get.

It’s a running theme with both of Jerry’s teams so it shouldn’t be a surprise.

Truth be told, The Sox team with this group of players is actually being overpaid as a group. They

are probably worth 57.2 million. And that's in baseball dollars. In uber driver money it's about $75.

48 minutes ago, zisk said:

Truth be told, The Sox team with this group of players is actually being overpaid as a group. They

are probably worth 57.2 million. And that's in baseball dollars. In uber driver money it's about $75.

Yea but you are forced to sign up for Uber One so really it’s $85

2 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

It’s a running theme with both of Jerry’s teams so it shouldn’t be a surprise.

Bulls fans have accepted it. Still show up in huge numbers. NBA hell with hopefully a playoff home game or two for the checking account is their goal. At least Sox fans, at least us fake ones, get fed up. JR has to show his true colors and run the payroll down to nothing because people won't pay for this s%*#. 

"While the Fish could opportunistically use a Stroman, Montgomery, Matz or Walker trade as a means of effectively purchasing a prospect or two, the likelier and more straightforward path would be to finally venture into free agency. Miami isn’t going to surrender a draft pick to sign Nick Pivetta, but virtually any of the other remaining rotation arms could make sense. Among the yet unsigned names are Andrew Heaney, Kyle Gibson, Patrick Corbin, Cal Quantrill, Jose Quintana, Spencer Turnbull, Ross Stripling, Lance Lynn, Jakob Junis and Alex Wood. There also some post-injury rehab candidates to consider (e.g. Anthony DeSclafani, John Means, Jose Urquidy)."

mlbtraderumors.com

 

Looking like Marlins will sign or trade for 1-2 veteran arms here and pass White Sox to make them lowest payroll.

Tim Anderson only FA deal in last two years from new GM Bendix, who replaced Kim Ng.

Chris Flexen not listed lol.

Edited February 5, 20251 yr by caulfield12

JR made me into a football fan. 

50 minutes ago, pcq said:

JR made me into a football fan. 

I spent the money i was going to use for a suite at a Sox game to get a time share at Disney a couple of years ago.  Jerry has to be costing this franchise in the millions.

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

I spent the money i was going to use for a suite at a Sox game to get a time share at Disney a couple of years ago.  Jerry has to be costing this franchise in the millions.

Not only Jerry but Brooks Boyer too.

White Sox — $67.1 million payroll for 2025

Juan Soto — $46.875 million salary for 2025

https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/nba-market-size-nfl-mlb-nhl-nielsen-ratings/

54 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

White Sox — $67.1 million payroll for 2025

Juan Soto — $46.875 million salary for 2025

https://www.sportico.com/personalities/athletes/2022/100-highest-paid-athletes-in-the-world-2022-full-list-1234674901/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwietdWx4K2LAxW6FDQIHSSbPZgQFnoECAAQBA&usg=AOvVaw3AtRORGT_eLw-9FLtZ9kMr

Keep in mind this was 2022...