The Beast

I've been following this thread from the first page and was glad to read through all of the discussion. Though the Sox didn't get Cespedes, I am glad they didn't for the 27.5 million they would have paid for one year. I just wish their options in right field were better. I would rather bank on Avi having a better year (granted, I only watched most of the season finishing in garbage time in August going forward) and taking my chances next year instead of surrendering a draft pick to get Fowler. Wouldn't we rather keep the draft pick and draft talent instead of getting a free agent and "going for it?" I think they can go in with Garcia and upgrade next year. I also don't see where Desmond is needed considering Saladino could be a shortstop of needed and he won't cost a draft pick. I also don't follow everything as close as you all do but I think getting an outfielder like CarGo is worth it, otherwise the Sox should stand pat for now and build in 2016. Also, do the Sox need to give up two first round picks of Desmond and Fowler sign?

Royce Clayton when he couldn't hit over .200.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 12, 2015 -> 10:13 PM) Boom Asche Thankfully. That was painful to see the Philly pen almost blow an easy win. Nice to see the Cubs pen get smacked around a little bit. Too bad that punk Strop didn't get hit by a liner. At the same time it's terrible to see St. Louis lose like that. I'm just hoping they have an early exit in the playoffs and they don't win a WS.

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 10, 2015 -> 12:28 PM) Than. Personally, I'm in my 40's. When I was in my 20's and 30's, especially pre-2005, yeah, rooting against the Cubs was more of a thing. I think for the younger fan, it's something you do because you're hearing crap from friends and you want the Cubs to lose to shut other people up. Then you get older, get tired of that sort of dialog, and you just root for your team, the White Sox. So, while I don't give a crap if the Cubs win or lose, I can understand why a younger fan openly roots against them. This. I'm in my late 20s, live in Uptown because of work and my friends/girlfriend are Cubs fans. This season in particular has been tough to watch because the Sox have been so inconsistent and the Cubs have been so good. It's tiring to hate the Cubs but I am tired of hearing crap from Cub fans so I'd like to see them do what they always do to shut people up. I have a feeling that their bullpen will be their Achilles heel and lead to an early exit in the playoffs, but I know they could win the WS in the coming years if they get stronger. Luckily I don't think they can beat someone after the one game playoff that I think they'll win. And I'd much rather see the Sox improve and start contending than see the Cubs lose or feel like I feel right now, which is seeing the Bears regular season nd ignoring baseball altogether (or watching the Sox randomly beat contenders).

I'm not sure that standing pat at the deadline was the best move, but it was what I expected. I don't think the return for Shark would have been as good as what the Tigers got for Price either. At the end of the day, the Sox can move Shark in August (unlikely), take the comp pick when he walks this offseason or sign him to a new deal. The best move? I'd say let him walk and take the pick. What I'm upset about is that they have Danks and LaRoche under contract for next year and they'll have to play them. What really sucks is that the free agent market for 2016 isn't that great considering they won't go after Price or Cueto and a lot of guys that are noteworthy are in their early to mid-thirties. At least it will be exciting to see how Hahn will improve the roster with a lot of guys under contract for the next two years. It would be awesome if they could get a new SS, (I know that Anderson is in the wings), catcher (Matt Wieters is a free agent) and make Saladino the every day third baseman (if he keeps this level of play up).

RIP Billy. A family friend always spoke highly of Mr. Pierce and he even signed an old card I had when she met him for lunch. That made his name recognizable and meant the world to me as a kid.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Jul 9, 2015 -> 03:47 PM) I think Schwarber is back in the minors. I am going tomorrow; haven't been to Wrigley in years; not that pumped about it. I had to go last night as the girlfriend is a Cubs fan - it sucks. I am going again Saturday for a bachelor party and will be excited to see Sale. It really sucks at Wrigley - there's no room to walk around, the food sucks and takes forever to get and I just prefer the Cell (half empty, good food, lots of room). Here's to hoping the Sox take 2 of 3 so that they can keep improving. (Even if I know it's unlikely for the White Sox to make a run for a Wild Card spot, it's nice to beat medicore, good and bad teams along the way).

What happens if you have the same tickets as someone else for the night game?

I wish it wouldn't have rained like it did. Cheap tickets on Stubhub and the girlfriend would have gone with. Plus it was Back to the Future Night.

Reading through the comments on Facebook from social media, meatball Bears fans don't get it. Kevin White was the best player available. Shelton at 7 would have been extremely high. This Cutler complaining is really getting old too - they are going through a multi-year rebuild that will involve some mediocre seasons. There's also plenty of talent still available in the remaining rounds to restock the defense as well.

I like Thunderstruck, but agree that it is outdated and would like something else to get me pumped up before the ballgame. I'm just not sure what they will use for that to happen. I'd like to see the Pirates of the Carribbean intro brought back at least for the intro movie. It would also be great to get rid of the cheesy cheers in between at bats and steal some cheers from other teams. One thing that is great about the Twins' ballpark is that people aren't allowed to go to their section until the end of the inning. It may be a bit extreme, but it is less annoying than having to get up whenever some group gets back with their beer or food and makes you get up in the middle of the inning.

Showed up to the game early and bought great seats in section 162 row 1 from a dad and his kid for $18 each. This was awesome considering the ridiculous prices that were on StubHub and the fact that I got fake tickets from some jack ass last year for Bears/Packers. It was definitely a moving ceremony.

I'll be there, but I'll need two tickets. The lower bowl prices are outrageous for a team with our record despite the pregame ceremony. I'll definitely need two tickets though if anyone has got them.

Do you expect the fans to cheer or boo him tonight when he is announced? It's not like he left on bad terms, but I am sure there are some meatheads out there that would boo him for leaving.

I'm in as well, if that is okay.

Is the 100 level policy in effect this year? I went to the game on Friday and they didn't check our tickets to the 100 level.

I went to the game last night since I found good seats on sale in section 149, row AA for $28 apiece. It was nice out and Sale was on the mound. It was definitely disappointing to see the sparse crowd, but I hope that it gets better as the season goes on. Someone has to pay for Adam Dunn's ridiculous salary and watch Abreu whack the ball.

So I generally just lurk on the boards these days, but I figured I'd ask for your guys' advice since I am trying to be supportive of my girlfriend who is a high school math teacher and just found out that her school is closing. She's at a private (kind of like a charter) school on the south side of Chicago near UIC. It's a start up school that is only in its fourth year of operations. Unfortunately, they also get funding through CPS for their school and two Fridays ago their administration met up with who she believed were representatives of CPS for a renewal of their funding. They were basically told that they either must shut the school down or turnover the management and teachers and start anew for the next school year. It is a pretty unique situation - CPS is basing their decision on pulling their support on old scores and not on the strides they have made in recent years. Also, she's the department chair and has noticed that their new Common Core curriculum is challenging students, but they are getting results (lots of kids are failing but some are succeeding). So she found out on Tuesday and is unsure if she'll have a job come June. Since I know she has a good three years of experience and has department head experience, I wondered if anyone knew where to check for some opportunities or if anyone knew of any places to check out based on personal references. I appreciate any and all suggestions - thanks in advance.

Either they go closer by committee in Lindstrom and Jones or they outright name Jones the closer for 2014.

Just checking on his last name: Jose Abreu like Bobby Abreu or Jose Uh-Broo?

Met four former posters and confirmed my suspicions about one I thought was an absolute b****. In general, the people on here are knowledgable and have good posts.

Thanks for bringing passion to the mound Jake. Your grunting and attitude was great out there. Way to fight back after the weirdest injury I have ever seen. We knew we were going to get a good game when you pitched which is more than we could say than that weak POS Gavin Floyd.

I've bought the book and am taking a look at the math - learning the Geometry will be a bit annoying but it shouldn't be too difficult. I would have been really good at math if my teacher in middle school didn't misplace me. Anyway, I am looking into taking the GRE this fall so that I can obtain a Master's in Counseling Education. My job isn't too bad but it doesn't help me meet my 40K a year by 30 goal and has low advancement. Plus I'd like to get up and do something I love for a change. That said this job is the best job I have ever had - HR is much easier than PR.

The ballpark experience is better than Tampa Bay's ballpark experience. Too many unemployed 40 year old men that love nothing more than their horns and cowbells. I definitely don't feel pumped up for the Sox games I have been to based upon the performances I have seen and the fact that they got rid of the Pirates of the Carribbean video at the start of the game. I always say the food is good but it can get real pricy, so I tailgate beforehand. The nachos are worth it in the later innings.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 8, 2013 -> 11:15 PM) I guess cause he appears overmatched. Let another former Sox give it a try. It's Baines' turn. Why would they give another former Sox player the chance to manage the team? Guillen won in 2005 but was brutal otherwise, and Ventura is too passive. It would be elbetter to bring someone outside of the organization...but you suggest Baines? The dude is a mute!