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Sale has not beaten the Yankees yet this year. Some have been no decisions but some players have that kind of luck.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 3, 2017 -> 04:45 PM) I watched some of the fun games. I do agree with you for the most part. I enjoyed the effort in "many" games I watched. I'm pretty sure Anderson scored from first on a single the other night and that was neat. Yes I did enjoy the "fun" moments, which we see because of the great Sox camerapeople on the broadcasts. However, as devil's advocate, I think the team still blows (as of today) as evidenced by reality setting in in the last two series with Cleveland. Man we got blown away or stifled. Not much fun when the bats are dead and when we start bringing in that core of bullpen zombies. I did feel better recently when I asked a statnik Royals fan I know what he thought of the Sox. He said, "A lot of teams have had success with the rebuild." Yes he was a bit worried. That made me feel better. Now if you could read your posts of over a year ago and see if they differ. Last year's group was only 10 games better. Unfortunately being a baseball fan takes patience if you want to build a winner the right way. Ask any Cub's fan.

I thought he would pass his career high of 17 wins with Boston.

I liked watching the guys running hard down to first. The other thing I noticed is this team is fast. I still can't stand the pen.

2 gifts in a row.

Is it me? Do I see more guys going opposite field this year?

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Sep 26, 2017 -> 04:47 PM) THERE WE GO. Starting to take this tank seriously. Sign Holland back for 10mil and have him pitch complete games for the rest of the season. I so love your tank threads. I laugh at everyone of them. Great humor and the avatar goes great with them.

There's the pen always contributing to the pyre. The least likeable part of the team.

Sox are not making it easier for teams in the WC hunt.

RR for manager of the year. Over manager of the year.

Two ways to kill a rally, have your catcher bunt and Adam Engle

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 24, 2017 -> 12:06 AM) Didn't see a thread to put this in. Not asking for sympathy of any kind just asking why the world can be so cruel? A good friend of mine (a kind special ed teacher in suburban Chicago) was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple years ago. Instead of her battle having a happy ending her body has been fried from all the chemo and radiation and she's in intense pain day and night. Needs more surgery; cancer free at this time but saddled with some severe health problems related to the breast cancer. Her husband divorced her a few years before she was diagnosed and I don't think has been involved in helping. She is a kind soul who is supporting not only her 3 kids but a nephew who lives in the house too. Last night her 20 something daughter got hit by a car leaving work and immediately died. Gone. My friend is in shock and engulfed in sadness. People are stepping up and trying to help. Why are all these things happening to a good person? Why? Why did so many die in the earthquake in Mexico? Why are people dying in hurricanes? Just fate? So sad. My friend is devastated and not for herself, but having her daughter unable to live life past the age of 24. Some of this is answered in a book of 66 books. Fewer people die in natural disasters these days.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 09:49 AM) I'm old so I don't watch ESPN or MTV. I watch AMC, History and Discovery. I am not quite old enough to watch Fox News or CNN unless there is a breaking something. Maybe my head is a little in the sand but I like it there and have enough to worry about getting through the day and trying to find Charlie Tilson. Is there history on the History Channel anymore? Most educational channels have turned into reality TV.

QUOTE (Donaldo @ Sep 24, 2017 -> 08:25 PM) I've heard mixed reviews. I don't podcast, but maybe I should start... I need my Mac fix. She's right. For many people, sports and politics are like oil and water. ESPN is losing viewers in droves, and they're too STUPID to figure out why. I haven't watched SportsCenter (or ANY non-sporting event on that network) in over 20 years. There is this history of those in the entertainment industry that go political have ended a career and keep spewing nonsense just to let you know they exist.

QUOTE (ecupittfan @ Sep 24, 2017 -> 08:44 PM) Agree completely. So many top 50 prospects amount to nothing, every year it happens. You have a all star who is a solid teammate who is going into his prime right now. Why in the world would you trade him? You need a few veterans to help these young guys. Especially this organization when it comes to position players.

QUOTE (Soha @ Sep 24, 2017 -> 10:49 AM) I'm the opposite. The rebuild has re-energized me. I've watched more Sox games this year than I have in 7 or 8 years at least. The least interesting thing in sports for me is a team that is treading in mediocrity for 5-10 years. That the Sox have finally pulled themselves out of that has been so fun. Yep. The current team is kinda likeable. Abreau seems to have improved in fielding. Like that Avi is having a good season. Something I have noticed is this team is really fast. There's a lot of team speed. I still don't like the pen. If you're a Blackhawk fan you always have something to look forward too. I don't care for basketball and I'm starting to like hockey even more.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Sep 23, 2017 -> 03:55 PM) It means FINALLY not being friggin Africa-hot out here!!!! Agree with ya about football...I really find myself just not caring more and more with each passing season. People bag on baseball for being boring...but good lord...go to a football game and count the minutes you're sitting there with your thumb up your arse waiting for either the tv timeouts to be over....and another mindless review. It's gotten unbearable honestly. Baseball is...and will always be the best sport in my mind. This offseason is a little different in terms of the Sox...the major deals are already done (for the most part)...sign a few bullpen pieces...and wait for spring. I don't want to wish it away...because like Jimmy said...I'm at the opposite end...when baseball starts it means Africa-hot isn't too far off. Personally...I'm so ready to move out of this oven!!! Wish I could be a snowbird lol. Ever been to any of the fall league games? Far more comfortable than even spring training. We went to one ST night game in Surprize this year and it was nice out. Glendale just seems uncomfortable during the day.

QUOTE (ChiSox1917 @ Sep 24, 2017 -> 06:04 PM) If they can get a top 50 prospect for him, would rather trade him this offseason They wont though.

Well the possibility of losing 100 game went out the door.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Sep 24, 2017 -> 04:42 PM) I hope your right. I wonder if Hahn still feels the same in regards to Avi and Abreu. I still don't get Abreu batting before Avi. It should be the other way around. BTW have to Sox owned the Royals this season?

There's always this sadness when White Sox baseball in on break. I don't know why but when some of the veterans were traded I liked this team more (except the bullpen) Maybe it's easier to accept the performances of the inexperienced players than some of the not so productive veterans. I admit I hate seeing Sale in another uniform. As of late I enjoyed watching this lineup. Maybe next season I will pay attention more to what's happening in the minors. I say that every year but it seems it more stocked and probably more interesting. At least this season there were no high expectations by getting a Todd Frazier only to be disappointed. Sometimes sports is a lot more enjoyable when less emotion is involved. I really enjoyed a younger team and knowing some will make some boneheaded mistakes. The offseason will be interesting if the direction is to try to get value by stocking the farm some more or keep a player or two for building blocks. I don't see them making acquisitions for the now. The offseason may be boring. I will miss the season but I will have the Fall League to look forward. Has anyone toward the end of the season always have a regret they didn't spend more time watching baseball. In 40 years I went from a football junkie to rarely ever watching an NFL game. I just don't watch it anymore. It's become boring for me while so many say baseball is boring. One of the coolest things ever is I met this grade school kid where the parents fork over $100 a month for the kid to play baseball. Baseball in some way or another is played year round here. I might have to go watch some kids.

I think this is the hardest position to fill in baseball. How are the younger guys doing in the farm system?

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Sep 23, 2017 -> 09:57 AM) He never breaks character In defense of Greg he tends to be quite civil and doesn't insult anyone. Most often passionate fans see things quite differently. He's not a troll. To label him a troll means he doesn't fit the Sox Talk Borg Collective and I'm not sure how that benefits this site. I do read all of his posts and the angst towards him is difference of opinion and his reactions are not hostile toward any member. So yes in he never breaks character but he shows character in dealing with responses.

Not sure this is the way to go but it seems so "White Sox". I'd rather have someone who learned the ropes from one of the better managers in baseball. I think what Ozzie failed to learn that in modern day sports is to be the smallest voice on the team outside of the game.

QUOTE (Tony @ Sep 22, 2017 -> 10:32 PM) By "this board", do you mean rational adults who are not wowed by 26 HRs and instead see a terribly flawed baseball player that currently boasts a .222 AVG, .264 OBP, .716 OPS, -0.7 WAR, lackluster defense and mediocre minor league numbers? Please, get started. Ha ha. Wasn't this guy turning out to be a total bust in the minors? At least they got some production out of him. Wasn't this one of those bad player for bad player trades?