We could be looking at t-minus one start left for Mark Buehrle as a member of the Chicago White Sox.

 

scottmerkin Scott Merkin

I'm declaring Tuesday Mark Buehrle Appreciation Night at U.S. Cellular Night. Should be a big crowd to watch him pitch ~

 

And if nothing else...the game will be over quick.

I had pretty good tickets for Monday, but won't be able to make it. I'm going to go ahead and purchase a ticket for $3 on Stubhub right now. Why not?

I'd be pretty damn shocked if Buehrle weren't back next year. See also: sad.

Tuesday evening Mark Buehrle can become with 1.2 innings of work the first AL pitcher to throw 11 consecutive seasons of 200IP in the DH era. That will define his career, a model of consistency. No video game s*** like Wood, Prior, Clemens or Pedro. Just pure enjoyment every 5th day...well 6th day this year.

 

His accomplishments also include

 

Perfect Game

No-hitter

MLB Home run

World Series Save

2 gold gloves

Endless threads on whether he is an ace

 

All around good guy as evidenced by the fact that he catches the first pitch. The thing that makes that special is the person that is throwing the pitch gets to throw it to Mark Buehrle (or John Danks) which makes that experience memorable.

 

I excluded the crap that the cubs would throw in there to pretend he was good like faced 27 batters in complete game shutouts 3 times more than any pitcher in baseball history.

 

 

My all-time favorite Sox player, period.

 

I had the honor of being at his perfect game, a memory which most people will never get to experience.

Personally, I think Mark Buehrle's resume is stacked enough to warrant HoF.

My all-time favorite player, too. Maybe even more than Robin.

A great guy, too. My friend, who used to work at the Score, can back that up, too.

I might try and get tickets for Tuesday. Crossing my fingers that he will be back next year. If it means trading Danks or Floyd or Quentin to clear up salary space, then do it.

Awesome tickets can be had for $13 haha...may have to lift my ban on sox games to go.

 

I was at the game before the deadline a few years ago when everyone thought he would be traded. Re-sign Buehrle chant with KW in the skybox was awesome.

He'll be re-signed. I'm not buying into this being his last game at all.

He'll be re-signed. I'm not buying into this being his last game at all.

 

I just hope it's no more than two years.

I just hope it's no more than two years.

I want Mark signed to a Tim Wakefield like deal. $10 million a year, renewed until he wants to retire.

I want Mark signed to a Tim Wakefield like deal. $10 million a year, renewed until he wants to retire.

 

That'd be ideal. Especially the way Mark obsesses over retirement (the one thing I can't stand about him).

I want Mark signed to a Tim Wakefield like deal. $10 million a year, renewed until he wants to retire.

Yes, please.

I'd be comfortable offering him a 3 year deal. Mark's been my favorite player for almost a decade now and it'd be awfully difficult watching him pitch in another uniform next year. Hopefully JR does what is necessary to keep him.

For attitude, deameanor, work ethic, and just joy to watch, he has made it tolerable since 2005.

 

He has given us the greatest individual memories of the past 20 years.

 

Right there with Ted Lyons & Billy Pierce as the greatest Sox pitchers.

With the kind of disappointing season the team had, plus the usual solid season Merk had, I can't see the team not signing him.

 

I must admit he is, at best, borderline HoF based on the numbers. I am hoping the sport wakes up and notices that the players who they have been honoring the past decade have not brought much honor to the game. Guys like Mark and Baines not only played well for a long time, but are solid citizens and great ambassadors to the sport. I believe that has value and should be considered in the voting. It's their entire contribution to baseball, not just stats.

 

 

 

 

With the kind of disappointing season the team had, plus the usual solid season Merk had, I can't see the team not signing him.

 

I must admit he is, at best, borderline HoF based on the numbers. I am hoping the sport wakes up and notices that the players who they have been honoring the past decade have not brought much honor to the game. Guys like Mark and Baines not only played well for a long time, but are solid citizens and great ambassadors to the sport. I believe that has value and should be considered in the voting. It's their entire contribution to baseball, not just stats.

 

Neither one of them belongs in the Hall Of Fame. I can't believe people are still pushing for Baines to be in there.

Neither one of them belongs in the Hall Of Fame. I can't believe people are still pushing for Baines to be in there.

 

 

Character and longevity are not appreciated enough IMHO.

Character and longevity are not appreciated enough IMHO.

 

Maybe they should open a Hall of Nice Guys who played Forever? Matt Stairs & Sean Casey, your plaques are ready.

Maybe they should open a Hall of Nice Guys who played Forever? Matt Stairs & Sean Casey, your plaques are ready.

 

Sean Casey retired at 34.

I want Buehrle back, but not for more than two years guaranteed and not at the expense of Chris Sale being in the bullpen for another year.

 

What the Sox need to take into consideration is that they don't have a starting pitcher that they would feel real comfortable starting in a Game 1 of a postseason series.

 

In my opinion, the best chance of having an ace in a few years is Chris Sale. He has to start next season and get his starting career going.

Sean Casey retired at 34.

 

But by all acounts he was the #1 nicest guy in all of baseball, even nicer than Thome. That has to count for something, right?

I want Mark signed to a Tim Wakefield like deal. $10 million a year, renewed until he wants to retire.

 

I think Mark would go for something like that as well. I'm on board with that plan.

Maybe they should open a Hall of Nice Guys who played Forever? Matt Stairs & Sean Casey, your plaques are ready.

 

Yup.