Surely not a novel thread, but just curious as this is pertinent at the moment

Perfectly content rooting for losses and have been since it was evident that this team wasn't even close to sniffing the postseason. This organization and its farm system needs the best possible draft slot, the biggest possible draft pool, and largest international pool they can get.

Tank Commanders Axelrod and Veal shall lead us into battle.

 

So, yes, comfortable if it's on those two or other worthless players.

Personally I'm indifferent to winning and losing in a season like this. I'm not the type of person to openly root for my team to lose, but the games don't matter so I don't really care much about who is winning. Mostly I just hope the young guys play well and that if they do lose, it's fun-bad, so I get a few laughs along the way.

Not when I bet on the Sox like I inexplicably did tonight.

this is one of the first times i will feel comfortable saying...

 

 

GO CUBS GO, GO CUBS GO, HEY CHICAGO WHATAYA SAY, THE CUBS ARE GONNA WIN TODAY

Never going to happen

In answer to the thread's question, very uncomfortable. I do not root for the draft pick. I can honestly, from the bottom of my soul, say that every game the Sox play I want them to win. There is not one part of me that wants a loss. If that makes me a bad fan, so be it. I want wins each and every day.

p.s. I assume el Rockin is with me on this stance.

Edited September 4, 201312 yr by greg775

Before every game I tell myself I'm ok if they lose because it'll help us get a higher draft pick, but come game time I just want them to win and still get mad if they lose. I couldn't believe how upset I was that they gave up 5 in the 8th tonight, it was basically a pointless game but I don't care.

 

I suppose I want the players to do well, but not win too much for the rest of the year. I don't know! I'm a mess just like this team!

I just can't bring myself to root for the Sox to lose. I don't care how logical it is, it's not in my DNA.

Should have made this a poll question.

 

1) Would you rather have the Sox finish the season 25-0, resulting in a 81-81 record and a #15-18 draft pick

2) Would you rather have the Sox finish the season 0-25, resulting in a 56-106 record and #1-2 draft pick

Definitely No. 1 the 25-0 record. I'd be a happy camper. Sadly, the team is back in the tank, probably playing its worst baseball of the season.

Edited September 4, 201312 yr by greg775

Definitely No. 1 the 25-0 record. I'd be a happy camper. Sadly, the team is back in the tank, probably playing its worst baseball of the season.

 

A happy camper that a 56-81 team suddenly went on a 25-game winning streak to end the season? I would be furious that those bums didn't try for the first 137 games. Nothing to do with any draft pick.

Very comfortable

 

and this about to be 0-10 road trip is going to be a major step toward #3.

A happy camper that a 56-81 team suddenly went on a 25-game winning streak to end the season? I would be furious that those bums didn't try for the first 137 games. Nothing to do with any draft pick.

 

I never thought of that. I'd just be happy we were winning and not the laughingstock of the American League.

The goal for the remaining portion of 2013 is simply 2014. Keep losing, keep developing the younger dudes and get back to the drawing board this winter.

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft

 

Start getting familiar Trea Turner!

Just curious how early in the season in 2014 the draftniks on this board will start rooting for the Sox to lose every game. It's pretty damn annoying. So lets say we go 8-20 to open the year. Will you be rooting for all losses in May, June, July, August and September? Just curious.

Just curious how early in the season in 2014 the draftniks on this board will start rooting for the Sox to lose every game. It's pretty damn annoying. So lets say we go 8-20 to open the year. Will you be rooting for all losses in May, June, July, August and September? Just curious.

 

Ummm....28 games is entirely too early for that. And considering you never gave context for the other teams in our division, it's impossible to say. In 2012, we had a chance because Detroit was underperforming. In 2013, Detroit lived up to their potential, thus it was an easier decision for me to start rooting for losses.

 

I stopped caring about this team winning sometime in June this year, so I guess ask me next June.

Just curious how early in the season in 2014 the draftniks on this board will start rooting for the Sox to lose every game. It's pretty damn annoying. So lets say we go 8-20 to open the year. Will you be rooting for all losses in May, June, July, August and September? Just curious.

Just curious how early in the season in 2014 the draftniks on this board will start rooting for the Sox to lose every game. It's pretty damn annoying. So lets say we go 8-20 to open the year. Will you be rooting for all losses in May, June, July, August and September? Just curious.

Greg,

 

Absolutely not. I hate that I am even pulling for a high draft pick right now instead of a chance at a postseason birth. Lets face it, it has been hard to cheer for this club this season. They were pretty much out of the race as early as June this year. I want this team to win big next year! However, if they tank hard early once again- there is nothing wrong with getting excited for obtaining yet another high pick. Its not like we are cheering against the White Sox, if anything we are getting excited for a very possible potential impact player who can make a difference for this team for many, many years!

Edited September 5, 201312 yr by GreatScott82

http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft

 

Start getting familiar Trea Turner!

 

That top 10 will probably be completely different in 9 months from now, except for maybe Carlos Rondon at #1.

 

Personally, I am hoping some stud 3B in college pops up. Pretty much another Kris Bryant.

Ummm....28 games is entirely too early for that. And considering you never gave context for the other teams in our division, it's impossible to say. In 2012, we had a chance because Detroit was underperforming. In 2013, Detroit lived up to their potential, thus it was an easier decision for me to start rooting for losses.

 

I stopped caring about this team winning sometime in June this year, so I guess ask me next June.

 

OK, let's say we go 8-20 and we are playing gawd-awful baseball and Detroit is 20-8. Is it over? Do you start the unexplainable rooting for losses in May?

OK, let's say we go 8-20 and we are playing gawd-awful baseball and Detroit is 20-8. Is it over? Do you start the unexplainable rooting for losses in May?

 

No.

 

Jesus this topic has gotten really f'ing stale

No.

 

Jesus this topic has gotten really f'ing stale

 

True, but there are two really bad threads started of late. One on Ozzie and one on rooting for losing. Those 2 subjects are bound to bring out emotion in some posters who feel strongly about the issues.