South Side Hit Men

The contract was too long and for too much, the reason why competitive the FOs didn’t offer similar deals. The Sox payroll is already hamstrung, if he vests that handcuffs the 2023 season even further.

I call out the Grandal and Keuchel signings as overpays and the roster restrictions they force now and in the future. Call out the poor draft picks and criticized for “hindsight. Jerry and his front office are the reason the Sox are among the worst teams in MLB since Hahn was promoted. @GermanSoxFan can whine all he wants, but facts are facts, and this is and will continue to be the case until Jerry and his crony’s are gone.

I can see La Russa walking away in the middle of this season, after reaching the #2 spot in managerial wins, matching his #2 spot in losses. Jerry himself said he has no business returning to managing a few months before excluding all legitimate candidates to hire him. Tony stated he had absolutely ZERO interest in this job if he had to give up his get out of jail HOF ring. He claimed Sunday was his most impressive loss of his career because the Sox denied Ohtani a win. He manages the bullpen for Hendriks to accumulate statistics. He “invented” the 1980s bullpen. Not sure if he is cognizant he is living and managing in the 2020s. It doesn’t matter, as James Fegan stated this is Jerry’s play toy, fielding a competitive team has NEVER been a consideration under this ownership.

”Miss me yet?”

White Flags fly forever!

I hope Hendriks has a save opportunity the next series. Money well spent.

Forth lead blown in seven. Are they allowed to wake him if he’s sleeping, or would it be too intrusive to wake “a legit hall of famer and person”? We all booed La Russa his last few years in Chicago, nice to see people don’t change. Perhaps he can give Madrigal and others some syringes, seemed to work in Oakland and Saint Louis.

All these commercials with Farmer on radio and TV. Hope they can put a few together for Eloy later this month.

Eaton, check yourself, before you wreck yourself.

Garcia should be OF only with Mendick up. It’s why I wanted Mendick up Monday, though vs. Seattle and LHP, it didn’t really matter.

Has two hard hit balls today, been plying far better than I expected to start the year. If he plays like this and can stay on the field for 100+ games, can’t expect more at this point of his career.

Nice hit Mendick. ?

I’d take either from Madrigal.

This. Will take the gift, but that was a crazy infield formation with two outs and bases loaded.

Time to take advantage Jose!

One is a backup player. The other, a backup player.

Today is the right day. Goose Island Next Coast.

Craig Counsel has Hader in in a tied game against the heart of the order, not waiting for a save.

It’s a shame he is dead, Tony lost the chance to bring back another former player.

Nice to see the Sox aren’t the only team playing dumb baseball. Time to take advantage.

Does Grandal get a +0.1 fWAR for catchers interference?

He pissed all the money away on Grandal, Keuchel, Parrot, Hendriks and Eaton. If you are a mid level payroll team, you can't build a roster like this.

Hamilton and Madrigal should drop and do pushups every time they hit a flyball.

Mr. 200, Jose Abreu.

Marz Brewing has finally reopened for outdoor patio service (4-10). Whiner Brewery is open for indoor service (4-11). Maria’s on 31st has reopened for indoor and outdoor service. Sadly Sklylark remains COVID closed, but is working toward a reopening soon. That’s all I got for the places I consider pre / post game. Most regular bars should be open at this point with a food license.