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A competent president of baseball ops with Getz as the GM wouldn't be a terrible mix. I don't know anything about Moore, but based on what I've read on this board, I'm glad to hear he will probably not be involved.

I think NIghtengale reads Soxtalk. He's now tweeting (X-ing?) that Rizzo is staying put in Washington.

The timing of the KW/Hahn firings along with the holdup with Rizzo's extension could lead us hopeful folks to believe that he is being considered for the job, and the Sox wanted to get the ball rolling by shitcanning the current FO now. By hopeful folks, I mean everyone...except Bob Nightengale. And, yes, I know I'm grasping at straws. Very small, coffee stirrer straws.

More than anything, I just want to see someone else be hired and make Boob look like a dumbass.

But has he heard from TLR? Or Nightengale?

I can't imagine keeping Yaz and optioning Lee when Seby comes back. Who cares if it's Seby and Lee the rest of the way? Of course, they could have a mule in the front office right now just stomping it's hoof to make decisions. "Okay, should we bring Lee up? Once for yes, twice for no." *One stomp* "Alright. Send down Perez, one stomp. DFA Yaz, two stomps." *One stomp* "Are you sure?" *Blank stare* "I mean, is there a reason to keep Yaz? He's -" *Stomps wildly while hee-hawing loudly* "Okay! Okay!"

Yeah, please. I understand Getz being the top internal candidate because, who else? It is refreshing to see someone other than Boob saying something. Probably no more than speculation/guessing from Morosi, but at least it's something.

Waiting for a national reporter to say something about the head of baseball ops search beginning for the Sox. No one else has said a word except Bruce Levine saying Getz would remain in his role. But that was yesterday...and it's Bruce Levine who can't even be bothered to type the "ite" in White Sox in his posts.

https://x.com/ryanmcguffey/status/1694362900830224570?s=46&t=CmXau5C6XZLEE5q5OJlG4A Take this FWIW

The way JR uses Boob, this could be a "leak" to test the response. I doubt it, but I'm clinging to hope that this is bad information.

I wouldn't be surprised if the team is sold, but within the next 2-4 years seems like a more likely timeline. You have to figure there are always buyers sniffing around multiple MLB teams. If JR is truly thinking about selling, someone may come along with a stupid offer and speed up the process.

If they do the Getz/Moore hirings, it'll be a big disappointment. But, no matter who they put in the role(s), moving on from TA and Moncada and maybe even Jimenez will be a nice step forward. The right decisions in the off season could make this team look drastically different and hopefully much better. Regardless, 2024 looks like a let the kids play season.

I'm going to hold onto a slim hope that this is just Bob being Bob. If we don't hear anything official regarding Getz or Moore in the next couple of weeks, it might be a better sign. It just seems like they would have announced the promotion of Getz along with the canning of KW and Hahn.

New GM's first order of business - Sign Ohtani.

I was dozing in my recliner with the news on in the background. I had a "procedure" earlier that day (I just turned 50...), and I was taking it easy. I awoke from my doze with a text from my son telling me the news. I was wide awake at that point and immediately jumped online.

I think we'll get a pretty clear picture of the future of the team with the hire of the "one decision maker." If JR hires someone with experience who, if given free reign, could turn the franchise around, it could be an indication of JR wanting one last push before he sells...or hoping to increase the value of the team for a sale. If he hires internally, that could be an indication of nothing changing, and JR could be taking the team to his grave. I just think all of the noise over the past few days regarding the end of the lease, potential move, and potential sale of the team is more than just noise. The right hire could make this team look much more enticing to potential buyers.

If the Sox are planning on having someone hired by the end of the season, does that necessarily mean it'll be someone not currently working for another club? I'm not sure how that works. Can an assistant GM (or other front office role) be hired away from another team during the season? On a side note, if they're serious about having someone in place by the end of September, it seems like they already know who they are targeting and may already have a lot of the leg work done.

I think the assertions that Grifol is safe is because he still has a job right now. The new GM may want their own staff.

I thought I remembered hearing Theo Epstein wanted to eventually be part of an ownership group, hire him as lord of baseball operations. Then he can buy the team in a few years.

I know little about folks out there who would be good candidates. I just hope it’s someone external and they’re given the keys. If rumors of the team being sold soon, this is a good opportunity for JR to step back and let go of the puppet strings.

Vaughn did the right thing. Had TA taken another punch, he probably would have been in concussion protocol. The fight was over as soon as he was knocked to the ground. None of Ramirez's teammates continued to throw punches. There was a lot of yelling and minor pushing, but it really wasn't a brawl. To call out the Sox for not defensing TA is ridiculous. Why not call out the Guardians for not backing up Ramirez?

This is probably the most excitement we've had as fans this season. I imagine more and more stories will start leaking. Hahn will talk at 3:15 and make it seem like everything is under control and there are no issues.

Before the season ends, the Sox will be brawling in their own dugout like in Major League 2.

There's no point for Grandal to be on the team anymore. Just start the jettisoning of the s%*# and DFA him.

Ramirez needs to take a look toward first base and observe that tub of s%*# Naylor when he talks about TA disrespecting the game. That being said, TA was itching for a fight. He threw his s%*# down hockey-fight style...and then got put on his ass. TA's problem is that he's disrespected himself. His off-field issues have obviously taken a toll on him mentally and emotionally. He's a shell of the player he used to be. Now, he's gone all Antonio Brown on Twitter. I don't know if Tim will ever be the player he was and we thought he was going to be. He needs to get his head on straight and come back in 2024 ready to play baseball and stop being a distraction to himself and the team. And to hell with Jose Ramirez.