caulfield12 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 9 minutes ago, wegner said: If Will Venable doesn't win Manager of the Year there should be an investigation....and no I do not think it's too early to declare that. Grady Sizemore helped to change the mood around the team as well...and, of all things, fans booing when they weren't losing enough games in the final six weeks and Benintendi getting pissed off for the first time as a member of the Sox, finally showing some emotion. Edited March 28 by caulfield12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 8 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Grady Sizemore helped to change the mood around the team as well...and, of all things, fans booing when they weren't losing enough games in the final six weeks and Benintendi getting pissed off for the first time as a member of the Sox, finally showing some emotion. Where is Grady now? If you know, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Haven't seen this many fights in the bleachers in a long time, excluding Cub games. Walked out if the bathroom and had to hit the ground as fists were flying and security taking down people. Was a great game to be at otherwise. Lots of fun. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 10 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Grady Sizemore helped to change the mood around the team as well...and, of all things, fans booing when they weren't losing enough games in the final six weeks and Benintendi getting pissed off for the first time as a member of the Sox, finally showing some emotion. What matters is that everyone was in the right place at the right time and a rookie manager showed a proclivity to make timely accurate moves. Might as well keep it going on Saturday and see what happens. This squad is no longer on suicide watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 10 minutes ago, wegner said: Where is Grady now? If you know, that is. He's the "Offensive Coordinator." That might be in the major league dugout, but I think he'll be all over the system during the course of the year, especially AAA/AA/Winston-Salem and then working with Braden and Wolkow a lot. I think every team has a minor league coordinator, but this is more focused on hitting apparently, which is interesting since Grady was always well known for his defensive skills as well. White Sox really need a defensive specialist like Rusty Kuntz in KC. It most definitely was NOT Daryl Boston. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 6 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: He's the "Offensive Coordinator." That might be in the major league dugout, but I think he'll be all over the system during the course of the year, especially AAA/AA/Winston-Salem and then working with Braden and Wolkow a lot. I think every team has a minor league coordinator, but this is more focused on hitting apparently, which is interesting since Grady was always well known for his defensive skills as well. White Sox really need a defensive specialist like Rusty Kuntz in KC. It most definitely was NOT Daryl Boston. Bring back Yolmer....he won a gold glove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 7 minutes ago, wegner said: Bring back Yolmer....he won a gold glove That would be fine, too. (Or Iguchi to start establishing connections with NPB.) I'm more concerned with the minor leaguers learning proper outfield defense at this point...the big league veterans pretty much are what they are, although Benintendi seems like he has room for improvement based on the last couple of years and previous GG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 7 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: That would be fine, too. (Or Iguchi to start establishing connections with NPB.) I'm more concerned with the minor leaguers learning proper outfield defense at this point...the big league veterans pretty much are what they are, although Benintendi seems like he has room for improvement based on the last couple of years and previous GG. Brian Anderson if going for a Sox connection? or Adam Engel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEddy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Vargas 2-4 w/2 ribs. That Fedde trade's looking better by the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 13 minutes ago, wegner said: Brian Anderson if going for a Sox connection? or Adam Engel? Isn't Anderson at Northwestern now? Or he was an assistant there but got passed over for the head job? He wasn't exactly the most disciplined as a player, not sure how that would translate into coaching. Anderson joined Northwestern as an assistant coach in 2023. Brian Simmons that used to work with Bulls/Sox Academy might be a better choice. Edited March 28 by caulfield12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 24 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: He's the "Offensive Coordinator." That might be in the major league dugout, but I think he'll be all over the system during the course of the year, especially AAA/AA/Winston-Salem and then working with Braden and Wolkow a lot. I think every team has a minor league coordinator, but this is more focused on hitting apparently, which is interesting since Grady was always well known for his defensive skills as well. White Sox really need a defensive specialist like Rusty Kuntz in KC. It most definitely was NOT Daryl Boston. Rusty what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 7 minutes ago, Ducksnort said: Rusty what? Rusty Kuntz is 70 years old now....wow, time flies. He was the Royals' 1B coach as recently as 2021, but pretty sure he's retired now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBWSF Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 2 hours ago, The Mighty Mite said: Only one game but hopefully a sign of a halfway decent season, you never know what’s going to happen but when a team starts believing in themselves good things can happen. Today was my 55th straight Opening Day. They're always more fun when the White Sox win. I'm hoping Montgomery and Teel or Quero are brought up and if they produce this team could really be good. whI'm hoping that Montgomery and 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 By the way the last story tonight on the national CBS Evening News was about them winning the game and possibly offering hope after last year's disaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 11 minutes ago, WBWSF said: Today was my 55th straight Opening Day. They're always more fun when the White Sox win. I'm hoping Montgomery and Teel or Quero are brought up and if they produce this team could really be good. whI'm hoping that Montgomery and Did you have your name on the video board? I saw one that said keeping the streak alive with #55, or something like that Edited March 28 by ptatc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBWSF Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 13 minutes ago, ptatc said: Did you have your name on the video board? I saw one that said keeping the streak alive with #55, or something like that No, it wasn'tme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 winning>losing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said: Feels like this was a cathartic win for the team and fans. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I'm watching the replay of the game and they look downright competent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 7 minutes ago, Heads22 said: I'm watching the replay of the game and they look downright competent. Other than a bit of sloppiness early it was a clean game all around. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 6 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Other than a bit of sloppiness early it was a clean game all around. Keep it going. I know he can't hit, but Amaya is smooth at short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 7 minutes ago, Heads22 said: I know he can't hit, but Amaya is smooth at short. Yea it's fine for now. Help move the games a long maybe give some youngish pitchers confidence. Same with the starting OF today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Okay I'm watching the Clevinger appearance and that wasn't the most fun but it appears he is now our high leverage arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 23 minutes ago, WBWSF said: No, it wasn'tme. Dang, there is another with the same number. That's great Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 hour ago, ptatc said: Haven't seen this many fights in the bleachers in a long time, excluding Cub games. Walked out if the bathroom and had to hit the ground as fists were flying and security taking down people. Was a great game to be at otherwise. Lots of fun. Every time I sit there, there is a fight. There is way too much drinking, hormones and roid raging going on in that section😂 56 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Rusty Kuntz is 70 years old now....wow, time flies. He was the Royals' 1B coach as recently as 2021, but pretty sure he's retired now. Konerko Getz Kuntz! 19 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Other than a bit of sloppiness early it was a clean game all around. Keep it going. That’s what I noticed too. The pitching was great and they executed today. Play fundamental ball and make some plays and this team could go over 53.5 wins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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