Oh come on now. You can't expect to see a list of 50 favorite players and not expect people to question some of the results. What's the point of even doing this if people can't comment.

 

BIG difference between questioning results and acting like the way some of reacted in this thread.

BIG difference between questioning results and acting like the way some of reacted in this thread.

True. A civil debate shouldn't be discouraged though. It adds to the desire of going through lists like this.

True. A civil debate shouldn't be discouraged though. It adds to the desire of going through lists like this.

 

I wouldn't have said anything if it had been civil...

But that's just it, there's no reasoning behind it. For BA to be #2 on any list of favorite players (and I know favorite), just show's lack of judgement. With no back story, which there is none, BA could not have proven in his very sporadic playing time enough to be #2 on anyone's list.

 

It just shows a complete lack of fandom.

 

What are valid reasons? Is liking the charities he supports a valid reason? Is liking him because he's from your hometown, high school, college a valid reason? Is liking him because he did something cool off the field a valid reason? The Wolves had a player Reardon (sp?) who came over and flipped a puck to my 6 year old son before a game. He smiled and acknowledged all the kids at the game. I could care less about his playing time or ability, I like the man and he was a favorite of mine.

 

So why does Brian have to prove anything as a player to be a favorite?

True. A civil debate shouldn't be discouraged though. It adds to the desire of going through lists like this.

It's like debating if sushi tastes good or if Kerouac is the greatest American writer. How can you debate someones favorite?

But that's just it, there's no reasoning behind it. For BA to be #2 on any list of favorite players (and I know favorite), just show's lack of judgement. With no back story, which there is none, BA could not have proven in his very sporadic playing time enough to be #2 on anyone's list.

 

It just shows a complete lack of fandom.

Lack of fandom? What a joke. If you want to discuss who is better or best, use stats, all that, great. But saying someone is less of a "fan" because they like a player who isn't a Hall of Famer is just pigheaded. Do you tell people they are less of a sports fan because they follow Team X? Do you tell people they are less of a man because of what beer they prefer to drink?

 

Hell, I was a big Ross Gload fan when he was with the team, so what?

 

You have completely missed the point of these threads.

 

How can you debate someones favorite?

By asking them why it's their favorite.

By asking them why it's their favorite.

 

OK. I like Brian because he graduated from college instead of going straight to the major leagues.

But that's just it, there's no reasoning behind it. For BA to be #2 on any list of favorite players (and I know favorite), just show's lack of judgement. With no back story, which there is none, BA could not have proven in his very sporadic playing time enough to be #2 on anyone's list.

 

It just shows a complete lack of fandom.

So basically what you're saying in so many words is that Heads needs to justify his reason to think something to you? And if you disapprove, he is less of a fan? WTF kind of BS is that? If you disagree with him that's one thing but really come on now.

OK. I like Brian because he graduated from college instead of going straight to the major leagues.

Does everyone on your list fit that criteria?

Does everyone on your list fit that criteria?

 

No. There probably isn't one thing that fits everyone on my list besides playing for the White Sox.

No. There probably isn't one thing that fits everyone on my list besides playing for the White Sox.

Then I guess I'm confused as to why BA is on your list. Graduating college seems like an odd reason for someone to be one of your all time favorite Sox players. But whatever.

Then I guess I'm confused as to why BA is on your list. Graduating college seems like an odd reason for someone to be one of your all time favorite Sox players. But whatever.

 

I see baseball players as role models. I work woth youth and the more examples of guys staying in school and getting educations, the better. There are some other reasons as well. What single criteria fits for all of your choices?

I see baseball players as role models. I work woth youth and the more examples of guys staying in school and getting educations, the better. There are some other reasons as well. What single criteria fits for all of your choices?

I don't understand why you and others are confused about this. Of the 100+ years of White Sox baseball a very lousy player who has zero accomplishments, no on screen persona, isn't a renowned donor to charity, or has any other likeable qualities has made a list of all time fan favorites. How could you not expect people to scratch their head on this one? I haven't heard a single good reason as to why he's cracked the top 500 list let alone the top 50.

I see baseball players as role models.

So when BA was out partying every night instead of getting to the ballpark early and working harder to improve his game, was that part of the hard work ethic you like your role models to convey?

 

 

Logic isn't going to get you anywhere on this one. Again, whatever.

 

 

 

Logic isn't going to get you anywhere on this one. Again, whatever.

I can see why a utility type player like Ozuna or Graffanino might make the list. They add a little spark here or there, occasionally make a clutch hit, etc. I honestly am dumbfounded on BA as an overall top all time favorite. He's literally done nothing on or off the field.

Lack of fandom? What a joke. If you want to discuss who is better or best, use stats, all that, great. But saying someone is less of a "fan" because they like a player who isn't a Hall of Famer is just pigheaded. Do you tell people they are less of a sports fan because they follow Team X? Do you tell people they are less of a man because of what beer they prefer to drink?

 

Hell, I was a big Ross Gload fan when he was with the team, so what?

 

You have completely missed the point of these threads.

Is Gload your #2 favorite White Sox of all time?

 

I see I can't win this argument, but there is no reasoning for BA to be #2 on Heads' list other than he's a goofy bastard and picked him to be different.

I don't understand why you and others are confused about this. Of the 100+ years of White Sox baseball a very lousy player who has zero accomplishments, no on screen persona, isn't a renowned donor to charity, or has any other likeable qualities has made a list of all time fan favorites. How could you not expect people to scratch their head on this one? I haven't heard a single good reason as to why he's cracked the top 500 list let alone the top 50.

 

So the player has to have accomplishments to be your favorite?

 

Why is college grad not a good reason? I also spent some time on Arizona's campus, they were a customer of mine, and saw him play in college. Is that a good reason in your book?

Is Gload your #2 favorite White Sox of all time?

 

I see I can't win this argument, but there is no reasoning for BA to be #2 on Heads' list other than he's a goofy bastard and picked him to be different.

 

What is your favorite food of all time?

 

Now let's pick apart the food nutritional stats, why you picked it.

 

Who is your favorite girlfriend? Post a picture, tell us why. See if everyone agrees.

So the player has to have accomplishments to be your favorite?

 

Why is college grad not a good reason? I also spent some time on Arizona's campus, they were a customer of mine, and saw him play in college. Is that a good reason in your book?

It just seems like you made it up to shut me up. Of 100+ years of baseball he's the only college grad that played with the Sox? Aren't there hundreds, if not thousands, besides him that were actually good players or great people off the field?

I can see why a utility type player like Ozuna or Graffanino might make the list. They add a little spark here or there, occasionally make a clutch hit, etc. I honestly am dumbfounded on BA as an overall top all time favorite. He's literally done nothing on or off the field.

That's what I'm saying. It's fine to have him on your top 50. However, he made Soxtalk's Top 50 largely based on one person putting him at #2. NUMBER TWO.

I think Brian must have got with this guys girlfriend or something.

What is your favorite food of all time?

 

Now let's pick apart the food nutritional stats, why you picked it.

 

Who is your favorite girlfriend? Post a picture, tell us why. See if everyone agrees.

So shocked you are going this route. You think baseball players are directly comparable to food and girlfriends. There's no point in talking about these type of subjects to you.

So shocked you are going this route. You think baseball players are directly comparable to food and girlfriends. There's no point in talking about these type of subjects to you.

His route is it's all subjective, and you all are trying to logic it away, and then piss all over someone's OPINION.

 

Gees. This is stupid. I've lost brain cells even talking about this.