57 minutes ago, BrittBurnsFan said:

It is intriguing...but does JR have nearly the sway/power he had in the 90s among the owners?  I am guessing not even close to it!  Does he even have the energy to take that battle on?  We all know he is a union-buster...but I just can't believe the ownership groups in MLB pay much attention to JR these days.  

No, not even close. As @ptatc said JR had very little if any influence during the last labor dispute. Furthermore, owners like Cohen have entered the game lately that flat out do not agree with the old school "fiscal discipline" (whatever that means) message that JR is always spouting. The game has changed with more ways to spend productively as well: international area operations in LA and Asia, signing ready made regulars and stars from Korea and Japan, big analytics departments and "sports science" operations. A lot of teams want to spend money to make money, or if not make money, at least field a competitive team.

I've read  where something major  will happen this Friday the 28th. I don't know how true  it is but I can't help but wonder when this whole situation  will be determined. I think  that most White Sox fans want JR to sell the team. I'm hoping this is done sooner rather than later. 

28 minutes ago, WBWSF said:

I've read  where something major  will happen this Friday the 28th. I don't know how true  it is but I can't help but wonder when this whole situation  will be determined. I think  that most White Sox fans want JR to sell the team. I'm hoping this is done sooner rather than later. 

Pretty sure that is when the others had to sell their shares by to Ishbia. However, there is speculation that there will be news that day/around that day.

He also cut the price of hot dogs, soda and popcorn to $2 with the Suns, so if you take your kid to the game and they get hungry, you don't need your banker to tag along. 

Can’t thank the governor enough for treating Jerry like dirt last year 

33 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

He also cut the price of hot dogs, soda and popcorn to $2 with the Suns, so if you take your kid to the game and they get hungry, you don't need your banker to tag along. 

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1 hour ago, Quin said:

The line in the article is that JR basically gets to play the bad guy.

But in what context? If the other owners don't like/respect the ideas of JR...they won't care one bit what he wants or how he wants things done in terms of a CBA.  The owners don't need a "bad" guy...this is an entirely different era than the early 90s.  Now if the "bad" guy means tough decisions for the White Sox?  Well...he already is that!  LOL...

6 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

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Not unless parking prices decrease as well.  😉

1 hour ago, Dick Allen said:

He also cut the price of hot dogs, soda and popcorn to $2 with the Suns, so if you take your kid to the game and they get hungry, you don't need your banker to tag along. 

What about beer? Asking for a friend

7 minutes ago, DoUEvenShift said:

What about beer? Asking for a friend

Unfortunately, that didn't get cut. 

20 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

Unfortunately, that didn't get cut. 

Giving depressed Sox fans discount beers maybe not the greatest idea...adding another depressant.

This guy at 97-98 already for col

wiped out by slider  three pitches get out slater

pitcher nearly same size as Iriarte but much more dominant stuff

Rojas aced  caught looking

Drury with ball to third flubbed by McMahon...

Montgomery ripped a ball at RF at 96.2

right at em   hit very well though

1/7 hr   3 k's

eisert in   gets the k  they thought it was still Ellard lol

My brother in  christ you are in the wrong thread.

tovar on base all three times

good player  great fielder  can steal a base as well

@caulfield12 still the wrong thread

5 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

My brother in  christ you are in the wrong thread.

that's what happens posting from phone at 542 am all bleary eyed lol

9 minutes ago, Quin said:

@caulfield12 still the wrong thread

Well we know Montgomery can hit a FB at least now lol.

Low FBs but not up in the zone.

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2 hours ago, chitownsportsfan said:

No, not even close. As @ptatc said JR had very little if any influence during the last labor dispute. Furthermore, owners like Cohen have entered the game lately that flat out do not agree with the old school "fiscal discipline" (whatever that means) message that JR is always spouting. The game has changed with more ways to spend productively as well: international area operations in LA and Asia, signing ready made regulars and stars from Korea and Japan, big analytics departments and "sports science" operations. A lot of teams want to spend money to make money, or if not make money, at least field a competitive team.

Also, why would Ishbia want Jerry negotiating the future of the league for him? 

22 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

tovar on base all three times

good player  great fielder  can steal a base as well

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6 minutes ago, DFAthewave69420 said:

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maybe Sox pitching making him look better lol

sigh delete

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