South Side Hit Men

9/25/20 (Chicago) - The Chicago White Sox have announced major changes to the organization. Jose Abreu has been named Player/Executive Vice President and General Manager. Jose will be responsible for recruiting additional Cubans to form a championship ball club. "I pledged Jose Abreu would be a White Sox for life, and this opportunity will provide it" said White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Tim Anderson has been promoted to Player / Manager. Tim Anderson has been the leader of the club since being drafted in 2014, and deposing of clubhouse leader and former White Sox manager Drake LaRoche in 2016. Reinsdorf gave his blessing. "Tim has been the straw that has stirred the drink since being promoted to the big league club. This is our first professional managerial candidate in decades, and I believe he exemplifies the leadership and knowledge sorely lacking in our previous several managers. In a move likely to cause great consternation across SoxTalk.com, James McCann has been named Player / Pitching Coach. In this role, James is expected to continue to catch Lucas Giolito and Dane Dunning, work to teach Yasmani Grandal how to catch, call and block pitches in the dirt. James McCann will also be responsible for developing game plans for opposing lineups, a concept new to this organization. All changes are effective immediately.

Lack of class and professionalism has been a hallmark of Reinsdorf's organizations. Who wants to go to a place where a boss is allowed to physically choke a subordinate without any consequences? Posters here claim the White Sox managerial job is a "dream job", but no competent professional is going to work for Jerry and the other two. You only attract former players or current coaches with nowhere else to go. Managers can't bring in their coaches, they have a collection of Jerry's broken toys lined up for you that aren't going anywhere as long as Jerry is there. Cooper has seen ALL THREE NORTH KOREAN SUPREME LEADERS come and go and is somehow still here. The fish rots at the head, and it's been rotting for an extremely long time. Don't expect it to change until the fish is gone and time passes for the stench to clear.

Kenny and Hahn messaging their egos, hoping for something else to brag about. The White Sox equivalent remains here, though without the overall winning record or at least some legitimate playoff success. Jerry hasn't stepped down here yet, until it happens they will never leave. If Jerry still had last call on the Bulls, Gar Pax would still be there, the coach might be as well. Again, Kenny's ego. “He’s an idiot. He’s selfish. That’s why we don’t miss him,” - Kenny Williams (-0.2 WAR), commenting on one of if not the best player in franchise history, Frank Thomas (68.3 WAR).

Don't see Reinsdorf running the show approaching 90, between COVID and the CBA, next year may likely be his last season. A new ownership will sweep out the rot that has built here since the Ronald Wilson Reagan Administration (Cooper hired in 1988). White Sox Gar / Pax, RR, Weekend at Cooper's and the whole dumpster fire. Like Michael has done once Jerry stepped aside with the Bulls.

Hahn gave him yet another match, and it was struck. Can't blame the arsonist on this one (the other two, yes). If this debacle takes Rodon off of any playoff roster consideration, then today's loss was worth it. No competent Front Office throws a poor performer with no experience into a new role coming off a 45 day IL stint into meaningful games. Gar / Pax is not competent, hence Rodon Time with four games to go!!! If Rodon is on the playoff roster, that is a either a dead spot or one that will once again come back to bite the Sox on the ass.

I don't want to ever see another Rick in the dugout, or the front office, for the rest of my life, unless they are on an opponent's team.

And given Hahn 18 years, 8 in his current role. Hahn, the guy who signed Renteria, and then extended Renteria last year. The bottom line is Hahn should not be given a third chance at the managerial apple.

Why should either stay? Bringing Rodon up for the playoffs because he struck out Nicky Delmonico a few times, in a role he has never held, is asinine. Sitting on your hands at the trade deadline with a team that has a chance to win it was asinine. Both Ricks are in over the heads, Jerry needs to leave and professionals need to clear out Gar Pax like the Bulls successfully did.

Wrong again, Rodon is healthy, he's not a relief pitcher, he's never been a relief pitcher, the only strikes he can throw are meat, and he sucks ass. Detwiler was the better option now, period.

Thank God Engel was in to catch the ball. They put in Rodon, Indians can put in Luplow.

Chill, it's COVID breathing problems. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/white-soxs-yoan-moncada-on-covid-19-definitely-my-body-hasnt-felt-the-same-after-the-virus/

Someone make a GIF of Ricky fanning oxygen for Yoan!!!

A Triple Triple!!! Way to go COVID Legs!!!

Third straight great start, bullpen great except for the two mistakes, time to take advantage and go on a four game winning streak heading into the playoffs!

Still like the Sox to win 2 or 3 against the final opponent, which managed 4 runs in 4 games against the worst team in baseball and fortunate to salvage one game against the Sox in August.

Abreu and Yolmer will have to come through to win here, hope to see Engel come in next turn for Mazara. Leave Keuchel to hit at least 100 pitches / 7 innings tonight.

Commenting on Ricky as well. Wonder the length of his contract signed this winter. Can't see him ever being truthful beyond Rick's level of the org chart. James McManus @jimbosweetness 13m @stevestone Just say it: #Renteria isn’t a good manager. You know it. We know you know it. It’s obvious. Truth is good. Steve Stone @stevestone Replying to @jimbosweetness My lips are sealed

Wish several Sox could protect the plate like that. Glad they got out of it, but Keuchel already at 20 pitches inning. OK with a 120 pitch count again today, with extra rest coming.

If he keeps eating his Flintstones, Nicky will one day be able to hit one that far.

Would be if I made the card. Very Nice Yolmer!!!! Take that Yolmer Haters!!!

Ross pulled Schwarber after a similar play on Sunday. Wouldn't mind seeing that here.

Nice hustle Eloy.

I agree Spiders is a cool name, but naming your team after a star player was also bad ass (Cleveland Naps). Chicago Pito or Chicago La Pantera > Cleveland Naps or Cleveland Spiders

Agreed, though I like WCIPAs (Pliny the Elder, Beachwood's Amalgamator and many others). I rarely seek NEIPAs unless they are balanced (M-43 is one example). I drink across most styles, but really need to bring home more Triples and Quads, among my personal favorites. Relatively new to craft by your standards. Tried Bourbon County a decade or so ago, but really didn't start drinking beer / craft beer until 2015. Was a whiskey/bourbon drinker for decades before hand, but now rarely touch it beyond an occasional share / clearing old bottles. Cheers and Go Sox!

This is my point. If a regular appearance outing or two, and he does well in a role he has done but three times five years ago, and playoff appearances are limited to a 7-1 or 1-7 score, then it doesn’t matter. However, if the FO/RR determine on the basis, an outing, the shortest sample size possible, Rodon is a meaningful bullpen option the following week, that is ridiculous. Try to salvage yet another top draft pick next Spring. In the meantime, use a veteran pitching well (0.2 WAR, 3.20 ERA) over -0.2 9+ ERA no meaningful bullpen experience. It reeks of a necessary desperation.