rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Yesterday when I went over to souvenier booths I noticed the main jerseys being featured were Pods, Rowand, Kong, and Mark B . Umm they are all white. It seems that our image since 2001 has been diverse, have been Frank (well duh) , CLee, Maggs, and Marky. Is this a coincidence. Or am I just over anaylyzing? It does not matter to me(mainly cause I am white). It was just an observation. I was just bringing it up because do you guys think it could effect our minority fanbase? Do you guys think Frank is still the face of the sox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 (edited) I think Konerko is the image of the Sox right now. With Frank being injured and all. When he comes back and does well he may get it back. I don't think it will effect our minority fanbase because we still have: Iguchi, Everett, Dye and even El Duque and Contreras. While they are new and are not stars, they are still liked by fans. Edited April 19, 2005 by Be Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(Be Good @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 06:55 AM) I think Konerko is the image of the Sox right now. With Frank being injured and all. When he comes back and does well he may get it back. Yeah I want frank to be until he retires. although it is just so hard to argue with rowand, mark, or paul. I love those guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I still think Frank's the guy on this team. What kind of reception do you guys think he's going to be getting when he has his first AB in Chicago for '05? I see nothing less than a standing ovation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 07:52 AM) Yesterday when I went over to souvenier booths I noticed the main jerseys being featured were Pods, Rowand, Kong, and Mark B . Umm they are all white. It seems that our image since 2001 has been diverse, have been Frank (well duh) , CLee, Maggs, and Marky. Is this a coincidence. Or am I just over anaylyzing? It does not matter to me(mainly cause I am white). It was just an observation. I was just bringing it up because do you guys think it could effect our minority fanbase? Do you guys think Frank is still the face of the sox? You are over analyzing....sheesh We have to diversify which jersey's are on display now? They display what sells...there isn't anything racial behind it. It's like you are looking for s*** to b**** about... I don't think it affects our minority fan base at all. Most wouldn't even think twice about it. It only affects people that are looking for problems....whether they be Black, Hispanic, Japanese, or in your case...white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 06:57 AM) I still think Frank's the guy on this team. What kind of reception do you guys think he's going to be getting when he has his first AB in Chicago for '05? I see nothing less than a standing ovation. If shingo got an ovation yesterday I see Frank getting one 10 times bigger. (btw I willmake sure to be at his first home game.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 07:03 AM) You are over analyzing....sheesh We have to diversify which jersey's are on display now? They display what sells...there isn't anything racial behind it. It's like you are looking for s*** to b**** about... I don't think it affects our minority fan base at all. Most wouldn't even think twice about it. It only affects people that are looking for problems....whether they be Black, Hispanic, Japanese, or in your case...white. Im a sox fan , it is normal for me to v=over analyze. (at least I can point out my flaws) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 (edited) The Sox have to be one of the more diverse teams in the league. Edited April 19, 2005 by Leonard Zelig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(Leonard Zelig @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 09:01 AM) The Sox have to be one of the more diverse teams in the league. They are the only team in professional sports that has a minority for a coach/manager and a GM. Plus their lockerroom is a virtual UN of players. Off the top of my head there is the USA, Venezuela, Cuba, Japan, Domican Republic right now, not to mention Panama and Mexico last year, all being represented in 25 men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 08:04 AM) They are the only team in professional sports that has a minority for a coach/manager and a GM. Plus their lockerroom is a virtual UN of players. Off the top of my head there is the USA, Venezuela, Cuba, Japan, Domican Republic right now, not to mention Panama and Mexico last year, all being represented in 25 men. I realize this. But out of all the diversity in the locker room why market just one part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Wow! Total over analyzing. When your said, "They're all white..." I thought you meant the jerseys, not the players. Huh. Am I under analyzing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 08:11 AM) Wow! Total over analyzing. When your said, "They're all white..." I thought you meant the jerseys, not the players. Huh. Am I under analyzing? Im just trying to put myself in a minority fans shoes. Sorry if I offended anyone. Really didn't mean to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I think you need to walk to other booths... The stand behind 108 has Frank and Shingo. And the one behind home plate has ALL of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 06:52 AM) Yesterday when I went over to souvenier booths I noticed the main jerseys being featured were Pods, Rowand, Kong, and Mark B . Umm they are all white. It seems that our image since 2001 has been diverse, have been Frank (well duh) , CLee, Maggs, and Marky. Is this a coincidence. Or am I just over anaylyzing? It does not matter to me(mainly cause I am white). It was just an observation. I was just bringing it up because do you guys think it could effect our minority fanbase? Do you guys think Frank is still the face of the sox? All I saw were shingo t-shirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 09:11 AM) Wow! Total over analyzing. When your said, "They're all white..." I thought you meant the jerseys, not the players. Huh. Am I under analyzing? I had to read it a few times before I fully understood what he was saying.. I thought he meant the color of the jersey at first also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 09:10 AM) I realize this. But out of all the diversity in the locker room why market just one part? Dig a little deeper. All of those players are signed long term or have their rights owned by this team for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 08:14 AM) Dig a little deeper. All of those players are signed long term or have their rights owned by this team for a few years. Not pk though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 09:15 AM) Not pk though Konerko is probably one of their two best sellers right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 06:52 AM) Yesterday when I went over to souvenier booths I noticed the main jerseys being featured were Pods, Rowand, Kong, and Mark B . Umm they are all white. It seems that our image since 2001 has been diverse, have been Frank (well duh) , CLee, Maggs, and Marky. Is this a coincidence. Or am I just over anaylyzing? It does not matter to me(mainly cause I am white). It was just an observation. I was just bringing it up because do you guys think it could effect our minority fanbase? Do you guys think Frank is still the face of the sox? I much prefer the all black jerseys to the white ones. Why? Cause I think they look better. Anyone who reads racial crap into this is WAY to sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 09:29 AM) Konerko is probably one of their two best sellers right now. Thanks to those hair plugs.. the ladies loooooove him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 09:32 AM) Thanks to those hair plugs.. the ladies loooooove him. Probably more like, thanks to the $8 million a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 09:37 AM) Probably more like, thanks to the $8 million a year Pffffttt.. Jill has that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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