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Fight Card Tim Anderson vs. Jose Ramirez!

Noah is the exception to the rule. 8/5 Noah Syndergaard -0.5 bWAR (1-4 6.68) (at Cleveland) 6/20 - Nathan Eovaldi 3.6 bWAR (11-3 2.69) (vs. Texas) 5/5 - Hunter Greene 1.5 bWAR (2-4 3.93) (at Cincinnati)

Sad when you factor in the significant increase in attendance this season. 20% + Percentage Increase in Attendance (2023 vs. 2022) (Last World Series Win) - Major League Trade Deadline Acquisitions Traded Away 28% Philadelphia (2008) - Rodolfo Castro; Michael Lorenzen 27% Cincinnati (1990) - Sam Moll 26% Cleveland (1948) - Kole Calhoun & Noah Syndergaard Traded away Aaron Civale; Josh Bell; Amed Rosario 26% Pittsburgh (1979) - Out of Contention Due To Forever Tanking 24% Tampa Bay (Never Founded 1998) - Aaron Civale 22% Baltimore (1983) - Jack Flaherty

Congratulations Luis Robert for becoming the 23rd player to join this exclusive club! Chicago White Sox with 30 + Home Runs in a Single Season: Bold = Completed at Comiskey Park (1910-1990) Abreu, Jose (36 2014; 33 2017; 33 2019; 30 2015; 30 2021) Allen, Dick (37 1972; 32 1974) Belle, Albert (49 1998; 30 1997) Crede, Joe (30 2006) Dunn, Adam (41 2012; 34 2013) Dye, Jermaine (44 2006; 34 2008; 31 2005) Fisk, Carlton (37 1985) Frazier, Todd (40 2016) Gamble, Oscar (31 1997) Jimenez, Eloy (31 2019) Kittle, Ron (35 1983; 32 1984) Konerko, Paul (41 2004; 40 2005; 39 2010; 35 2006; 32 2001; 31 2007; 31 2011) Lee, Carlos (31 2003; 31 2004) Luzinski, Greg (32 1983) Melton, Bill (33 1970; 33 1971) Ordonez, Magglio (38 2002; 32 2000; 31 2001; 30 1999) Quentin, Carlos (36 2008) Robert Junior, Luis (30 YTD 2023) Thomas, Frank (43 2000; 42 2003; 41 1993; 40 1995; 40 1996; 38 1994; 35 1997; 32 1991) Thome, Jim (42 2006; 35 2007; 34 2008 Valentin, Jose (30 2004) Ventura, Robin (34 2008) Zisk, Richie (30 1977)

Take That Haters!

All I know is the Sox were a Top Five Farm System, possibly number one, prior to their "multiple championship competitive window", and that translated to absolute dick at the MLB level. If you have the same owner and front office types like Hahn running the show, this will happen with the next batch of prospects.

@Texsox has relocated, but that does not mean many MLB teams have in recent history. Bud Selig and owner co-conspirators destruction of the Montreal Expos plus shady Loria and Nationals creation is the lone franchise move over the past half century. There are many threats, primary to shake down corrupt politicians and gullible fans / voters. (I) Turn of 20th Century American League Relocation Milwaukee Brewers (1901) - Saint Louis Browns (1902-1953) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) - New York Yankees (1903-Current) (II) Relocation Era - Followed American Southern and Western Migration / Break up of Smaller Dual Team Cities NL Boston (1876-1952) - Milwaukee (1953-1965) - Atlanta (1966-Current) AL Saint Louis Browns (1902-1953) - Baltimore Orioles (1954-Current) AL Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) - Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) - Oakland Athletics (1968-Current) NL New York Giants (1883-1957) - San Francisco Giants (1958-Current) NL Brooklyn Dodgers (1884-1957) - Los Angeles Dodgers (1958-Current) AL Washington Senators (1901-1960) - Minnesota Twins (1961-Current) AL Seattle Pilots (1969) - Milwaukee Brewers (1970-Current) AL Washington Senators (1961-1971) - Texas Rangers (1972-Current) (III) Modern Era NL Montreal Expos (1969-2004) - Washington Nationals (2005-Current) Baseball Contraction (I) National League 1899 Louisville Colonels (1882-1899) Baltimore Orioles (1882-1899) Cleveland Spiders (1887-1899) Washington Senators (1891-1899) (II) Federal League (1914-1915) Indianapolis Hoosiers (1914) - Newark Peppers (1915) Kansas City Packers (1914-1915) Chicago Whalers (1914-1915) Baltimore Terrapins (1914-1915) Saint Louis Terriers (1914-1915) Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1914-1915) Pittsburgh Rebels (1914-1915) Buffalo Blues (1914-1915)

Need to shut him down, surgery or bust next season. Not as bad as Benintendi, the richest and weakest FA signing in White Sox history.

Nothing fake about Tim Anderson's dabbing in the second half.

Really solid article, thanks for posting and writing. Upset Marco isn’t allowed to do more, but glad they may have received a promotable prospect.

The Nashville Rule.

Rick Hahn is incompetent, but Brooks Boyer has been exposed as dishonest and vile the past few seasons by Hawk, Jason and others. Thanks for posting this, hopefully you will save others from losing a deposit or worse. Do you just forfeit deposits (auto plus prior credits) if you cancel after September, or are you legally obligated to make the remaining payments?

I understand the disappointment, and also hoped he would be performing a lot better. He has a couple years left at a low contract to figure it out and gain power as he reaches his peak years. Just didn't understand the angst today since he went 2 for 4 with a double. (Andrus with the other extra base hit, also a double)

Getting little value (and picking poor defenders / non premium defensive positions) out of their top picks is one of the top three reasons the rebuild failed. Three DH/1B for a net 1.5 bWAR earned across nearly a decade of availability (Vaughn 0.5 bWAR, Sheets negative 0.7 bWAR and Burger 1.7). Tony didn't like Madrigal and the FO was obsessed over a gassed ancient closer to set up for them. 1.7 White Sox bWAR, 1.8 Cubs bWAR. Draft a reliever, never let him develop as a starter. 1.7 bWAR across three seasons. Had to start rebuild number 2 to bring in any quality catchers despite spending $72 on a faux catcher. Still no RFers or 2B on the horizon, both holes for the entire "window".

He's the youngest full time player on the team, and Robert is the only one significantly outperforming him. He makes the league minimum and went 2 for 4 today. Not sure what the angst for tonight. 2023 bWAR 4.3 Robert Jr. (26) 0.7 Benintendi (28) 0.6 Jimenez (26) 0.5 Vaughn (25) 0.2 Remillard (29) -0.1 Thompson (32) -0.1 Grandal (34) -0.3 Moncada (28) -0.4 Zavala (29) -0.5 Sheets (27) -0.9 Colas (24) -0.9 Andrus (34) -1.6 Anderson (30)

Out of the three, they were .500 in one real season, and then the bullshit 102 game owner lockout that shouldn't even be considered. So one season since 2013 when Hahn was GM that they won 82+ games. 82+ win seasons under Reinsdorf: Solid to Championship Seasons (90-99 Wins) (7): 1983, 1990, 1993, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2021 Mired in Mediocrity (82-89 Wins) (11): 1982, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012

Yeah, was listening to most of the non Clevinger games, and it helped he hit the IL a few times, but will likely just check the box score for many games here on out. Don't care about postseason anymore, but really do like following the season, having the games on in the background. It doesn't have to be a contending year, but I got a lot of enjoyment in 2019 watching new players progress. I hope 2025 is like that, considering most of the good prospects are at AA.

I don't listen to or follow Clevinger starts, but looking at Gameday after the final, why is Eloy pinch hitting nursing a sore heel? These games have zero relevance to the White Sox. Either he should be available to start, should not play because he is injured, or be placed on the IL if he is injured and needs several days to recover. Why risk injury to him (or Yoan) if they are not 100%? Especially at this stage of the season.

We went up to Milwaukee County Stadium to watch Nolan Ryan earn his 300th win against the Brewers on July 31, 1990. Nolan threw 146 pitches over 7 2/3 innings to beat the Brewers 11-3. The game was much closer, 5-3, before Texas added six runs including a Julio Franco Grand Slam in the final frame. Robin Ventura was lucky his teammates saved him from getting 146 punches, or he would have been dead. I lost a lot of respect for Robin after that debacle. Happy 30th Anniversary Nolan! ESPN Highlights and Nolan Ryan postgame interview. White Sox Broadcast - Hawk and Wimperoo Rangers Broadcast - Mark Holtz Now youse can't leave - Sonny

Any news out there on a potential Eloy injury? He's been out Sunday, Thursday and now today, though he pinch hit yesterday.

I guess we should be grateful Dear Leader can't give away our Domestic Bonus slot money.

Well Rick only has two catcher options. Agree on Elvis. Is Eloy going back on the Injured list? He was off beyond pinch hitting yesterday, is off today.