On Comcast Sports Nite, Gail Fischer was speaking with Bruce Levine (he was just on minutes ago). Bruce Levine reports -- well, he has a hunch -- that Steve Stone, in some capacity, will end up within the White Sox organization.

 

What was basically said was that he has some roots within this organization (which I don't know, I'm not very up-to-date on White Sox history), and that he (Bruce) wouldn't be surprised if Stoney ended up with the White Sox.

 

I've never met the guy personally, but he knows his baseball. He's really, really smart -- just from what I see on TV -- so that could definitely be wrong, but that's just what I've seen and heard from him. I'd love it if he were one of our announcers (though I don't know how he and Hawk would mix) -- but I also think he'd be one hell of a talent evaluater within the organization.

 

Thoughts?

 

And -- Steff, have you heard any rumblings about this? Is there any chance that this could be a possibilty?

 

EDIT: And I do realize that there is already a thread in the Sports Bar, but I thought I'd put this in here, cause, well -- it's alittle Sox related, I suppose. But if you (mods) don't feel the same way, you can move it.

Now are we talking about an actual position within the organisation or just his old position that he had with the Cubs where now he would most likely replace DJ.

I'd welcome Stoney to the SouthSide, but I don't think Hawk could candle another baseball mind (especially one that surpasses his own) in the booth.

What is Steff's affiliation with the White Sox? I'm just curious because she always has insider information.

Holy crap, someone pinch me if this happens. First off, Stone in the booth is fine by me. Although Stoney can get a little boring at times, he absolutely adds a great amount of knowledge to the game.

 

But lets hire him as the pitching coach, his knowledge of pitching is fantastic and I'd love him in our organization on that level. He also has some interests in the front office and I wouldn't mind him involved and helping with the minors or whatever else.

 

Steve Stone's baseball knowledge is more then welcome on the South Side of Chicago.

Holy crap, someone pinch me if this happens. First off, Stone in the booth is fine by me.  Although Stoney can get a little boring at times, he absolutely adds a great amount of knowledge to the game.

 

But lets hire him as the pitching coach, his knowledge of pitching is fantastic and I'd love him in our organization on that level.  He also has some interests in the front office and I wouldn't mind him involved and helping with the minors or whatever else.

 

Steve Stone's baseball knowledge is more then welcome on the South Side of Chicago.

I don't think they'll be firing Coop just yet. Personally I think if Stone was hired in some capacity, it'd be in some sort of role like Dave Wilder has overseeing the minor leagues.

I  every night that Coop with be canned. It would be very interesting to see Stone by the pitching coach.

I think they give him a bit of a leeway because of the amount of runs scored at the Cell. Plus he's definitely done a better job than Nardi did. If we sign a bonafide top starter next season though, Coop needs to bring out the best in all of them for us to be a playoff team. Whether that will happen or not, I don't know. I'll be very interested to see what Jose Contreras does next season, after Coop has been in his ear for spring training.

I  every night that Coop with be canned. It would be very interesting to see Stone by the pitching coach.

I highly doubt he'd accept it, but I remember when Nardi was ousted I was a huge proponent of landing Stoney. I've long thought the guy has an uncanny ability to know and understand pitching.

 

Just watch the games, when he tells a pitcher to throw a pitch and the pitcher throws the pitch stoney called at the location it works out time in time out.

 

I don't know whats up with Coop, but I have had a full 180 degree tilt on the guy, but I do hope he proves me wrong. Their are some things I like about him, but I think I liked him a lot more just beause we were going from Nardi, who was an absolute butcher to young pitchers (the way he treated them).

Hawk and Stone would be the best Chicago tandem since Michael and Scottie.

Hawk and Stone would be the best Chicago tandem since Michael and Scottie.

McNown and Enis

McNown and Enis

Dick Jauron and John Shoop.

McNown and Enis

Moises Alou and Steve Bartman.

Various internet rumblings have mentioned Stone as a possible fit in the White Sox television booth with veteran broadcaster Ken Harrelson.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=cita...adel&type=story

Bring in Stoney, he is the best.

Does anyone think they'd remove DJ? I know a few people made some posts that Hawk didn't like DJ, but I have always thought they got along.

 

Don't ask me though, but I do think Hawk and Stoney would get along quite well. Me, I like DJ. Their are some things he says I don't like, but he seems like a swell guy and he can make me laugh when he's in the booth.

 

But Stone is awesome. Maybe they could try out the three man booth like they do in New York (I'm thinking Boston does it too, but I'm probably wrong on that one).

I think they could use a three team combo, and then eventually move DJ to the player interviews and on site reporting.

 

 

maybe ill suggest that myself

 

I think they could use a three team combo, and then eventually move DJ to the player interviews and on site reporting.

 

 

maybe ill suggest that myself

 

Now I know why they keep you around.... Good idea

Does anyone think they'd remove DJ?  I know a few people made some posts that Hawk didn't like DJ, but I have always thought they got along. 

 

Don't ask me though, but I do think Hawk and Stoney would get along quite well.  Me, I like DJ.  Their are some things he says I don't like, but he seems like a swell guy and he can make me laugh when he's in the booth.

 

But Stone is awesome.  Maybe they could try out the three man booth like they do in New York (I'm thinking Boston does it too, but I'm probably wrong on that one).

This past season they got at each others throats more than ever. At points it was quite humorous.

 

Anyone know when d.j.'s contract negotiations are next?

Is there anything better than when DJ goes on some sort of vague 3 minute diatribe where not even he knows where he's going and then Hawk will say something like "I don't know about all that" and make DJ look foolish. It's pretty funny stuff when they go at it. I do like how Hawk calls him Darrin "3-putt" Jackson. Speaking of golf stories, I really miss Whimpy.

The best was the Sox-Expos game.....

 

Out of no where DJ tells some awful joke, I don't remember what it was...but the punchline was "Wheeeeeeeeeeee"

The best was the Sox-Expos game.....

 

Out of no where DJ tells some awful joke, I don't remember what it was...but the punchline was "Wheeeeeeeeeeee"

I thought it was pretty clear they were drunk that broadcast. (at least that's whay I thought. )

I thought it was pretty clear they were drunk that broadcast. (at least that's whay I thought. )

agreed

I thought it was pretty clear they were drunk that broadcast. (at least that's whay I thought. )

Was that the outing where Arnie Munoz stunk it up? No wonder they got drunk.

The best was the Sox-Expos game.....

 

Out of no where DJ tells some awful joke, I don't remember what it was...but the punchline was "Wheeeeeeeeeeee"

What did the snail riding the turtle's back say?

 

:headshake

Now I know why they keep you around.... Good idea

I'll 2nd that.