Dick Allen

No. That’s the equivalent of a 30 million a year deal at that point most teams can’t add to their budget, plus he had just pitched one time the previous month and a half, I love how you ignore that to fit into your new claim that all teams except the White Sox give legit interviews to minorities and don’t employ scum. It’s weird you mention Gio. His payout for the month will be a third of Clevinger. But it’s stuff like this you throw out there when you are just wrong. And top prospect for Lynn. A 23 year old with a 5.00 ERA in AA? I think the Dodgers have better prospects than that.

The only reason Clevinger went unclaimed is because he was owed the buyout, and he had just returned from injury. If the deadline was today, and he didn’t have that mutual buyout, multiple teams would hold their noses and claim him. Since he wasn’t suspended or anything, a team will pay him. I hope it’s not the White Sox.

A we love Tony picnic is one of the greatest events I’ve ever heard.

Sox are 13-27 since they fixed the clubhouse problem.

They would have lost anyway, but Pedro managed horribly again tonight.left Urena in too long, didn't have a reliever ready, and let them blow the game open He has no strengths as a manager. I really thing they are keeping him around because they don't want to keep paying multiple managers and they know they will suck next year. Just remember where you heard it first, when Pedro is the scapegoat next yeat.This year, I think some coaches will be given the pink slip.

So Rick and Kenny aren’t candidates?

I just don’t understand the card only policy. It’s killing vendors as well. And I agree, they used Covid for this switch, but that makes no sense. The cash passed around supposedly would have spread the disease, but the vendors grabbing your card and everyone else’s wouldn’t? And it seems pretty ridiculous to have to tip someone 20% or feel like a cheap ass, for pouring you a $14 beer, suddenly making it almost $17. I’ve only gone to 4 or 5 games this year, and have bought nothing at the park. Red Hot Ranch double cheeseburger with fries and a coke is $10. McDonalds probably costs more, and isn’t as good.

I think you're right. Before they put all the concession stands on the field side of the concourse, there were quite a few.

I have no problem with people ripping JR. He has earned every bit. But piling on with Dave Wilder is a bit nuts.

To be honest with you, I don’t see anything Dave Wilder said to be relevant. He was a minority outsider hired by the White Sox, something he said JR refused to do. He also said no one ever tried to get his side of his story until now. Total BS. I did a quick google search, and there is an article stating the Tribune asked for his side, he hung up. If anything, Wilder being an outsider, stealing from JR, might make JR even less likely to hire unknown people. His race plays no part. If he was white and did what he did, he wouldn’t be in baseball right now. Dave Wilder is a disgrace, and he still thinks although what he did was technically wrong, he has a legit excuse for it. How come no one else has hired him? He is blaming JR for his troubles. He just loved that someone gave him a chance to be relevant again. I’m sure after this article, if any team was even tempted to give him a low level role, they are tempted no more.

He has until next spring to improve. Despite all that is wrong with him, Pedro penciled him in the starting line up 66 times this season. I was excited after watching Pedro get introduced last winter. But it turns out he is a really bad manager. Someone who could probably use a trip to the minors himself.

You also have to have the neighborhood sign off on it, and Bridgeport will not. They don’t want that. And really, does it even make sense economically? I read something about Goose Island Brewery who once had a place by Wrigley. They wanted to stay, but lost their lease. Their landlord didn’t want a long term committment. They wanted to go month to month. Goose Island said no because even in Wrigleyville with 40k there every game, and a more dense population within a 2 or 3 mile radius, Goose Islamd said they lost money during the offseason. If the landlord pulled their lease right before the season started, they lose a ton of money. For this type of thing to work, they would need a new area in the city or some suburb with the Bears.

9-0 vs. a team that is 44-101.

I know JR needs to sell, but Dave Wilder? This guy still doesn’t get why he can’t get a job in baseball. KW is probably an asshole, but he’s supposed to be friendly with this guy after how bad he made KW look for having so much faith in him? Dave Wilder is delusional. If the Sox were so bad, and he so talented, why was he working for them and not a team more deserving of his ability? And since JR doesn’t allow minority outsiders on his payroll, how was he ever hired , let alone promoted, in the first place?

You can rip JR for a lot of things, but not this. The Sox have had a lot of minority coaches, managers, and the top exec. Be real.

He had 33 plate appearances in AAA befor this season, and the Sox made him the starting RF. He basically needs to learn how to play baseball. When they used to have Soxfest, I was at a seminar about the minor leagues. Buddy Bell was mentioning how unlike American players, most Latin signees have very little game experience. These guys get signed like some NFL teams draft based on combines. It takes time to know which bas to throw to, how to move runners over etc. Some do, most don’t. And it appears the White Sox don’t do a very good job of teaching at least their better prospects, these things.

The guy was rushed. Expecting him to contribute to a contender was a stretch. I get sending him down, but there is no reason Pedro has to basically call him out to the press. Like all guys who have great arms, he likes to show his off. His throw the other day was bad, but he clearly slipped when throwing. He should have called for the ball on the collision with Andrus, but shouldn’t Elvis have called for it as well. Despite what Stone said during the telecast the replay shows Elvis said squat. He’s a young guy who hasn’t been taught the nuances of the game. Chris Getz’ development team failed him., and Pedro and his staff are apparently incapable.

If Chris Getz and his staff didn’t feel Colas was ready, why would Hahn and KW pencil him in RF to start the season? At least Getz is a different voice, but it’s hard to imagine how he is an improvement. 5 months ago the White Sox thought they could win a World Series in 2023 with Oscar colas as the regular RF.

Pedro has no problem being a tough guy to rookies. Why can’t he tell TA he’s batting 8th because he sucks?

The funny thing is KW was the farm director, did it wrong, and he got the GM job as well.

It’s hard for me to believe Chicago is known more for pizza that will give you an immediate heart attack and hot dogs without ketchup that the Italian beef.

The mistake made with the rebuild was having the same dopes that got you into a situation of having a bad major league team with nothing in the minors were in charge of the rebuild. It’s a minor miracle they had a year and a half of some success. Any team that hires KW or RH will get what they deserve for not paying attention. The only thing is, they won’t let it go on as long as JR.

TA not running. If he was a rookie, Pedro would be a tough guy and bench him.

If the Sox lose, they are officially eliminated. Who says they didn’t play meaningful games in September?