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QUOTE (JoshPR @ Jul 4, 2016 -> 01:09 PM) Wouldnt they black it out if its a yankees home game? Im technaclly closer to cleveland... Nope. You can't see any home or away games if you are within a team's home territory. I am in Naperville and can't see any Sox games (home or away) on MLB.TV. The following Club(s) is within the searched home television territory, and is subject to MLB.TV blackouts in the U.S. for all live regular season games: New York Yankees New York Mets Approximate Zip Code: 14603

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Jul 4, 2016 -> 01:05 PM) Why the hell im I blacked out? The game is in chicago.... Because they're playing the Yankees? I'm pretty sure that the actual site of the game is irrelevant.

That was some pretty shoddy defense by Cabrera on Shuck's double, but I'll take it. A ~0.900 OPS excuses some poor defense, I suppose.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 01:01 PM) Shields is supposed to eat more innings than Latos basically. Thats his job. Speaking of eating innings ... I didn't see the last game vs. WAS, why did Robin pull MiGo after 6 innings having thrown only 78 pitches w/ 3H, 1R, 0BB, 5K? Seems odd for a team that has been so concerned with innings consumption from their starters. What gives?

whitesoxdave ‏@barstoolWSD 29s29 seconds ago Chicago, IL Still waiting on 100% confirmation of what's happening with Rollins, but Anderson has gotten the call #WhiteSox

whitesoxdave ‏@barstoolWSD Just confirmed Tim Anderson has been called up

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 02:48 PM) Which all means all of his bluster of the White Sox was just talk, because despite everything, he is still talking to them about a job. I'm not sure if you get the concept of negotiations and leverage. And I'm sure it is his agent talking to the teams. I'd have my agent talk to the team I hated the most if I knew I could use them as leverage. And if they were my best or only offer and I had made almost 100 MM in my life, well I might still tell them to take-a-hike.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 02:32 PM) Which goes back to my point that he has to change now that he wants a job. If what you mean is that he can't come right out and tell the Sox what to do with (or to) themselves, then fine. But, IMO, any REAL change will only have to come if the only, or by far the best, offer he gets is from the Sox. There's a considerable difference between him not balking at talking to the Sox and having a change of heart and playing nice.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 02:19 PM) Ideally, sure. But what do you think the market looks like for a brain damaged DH? All the more reason to be diplomatic and not to tell someone to GTH even though you really want to. If the time comes and the Sox ARE the market, then we'll see how badly he still wants to play.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 02:08 PM) If he wasn't interested, it wouldn't be news worthy because it wouldn't have gotten past the "No" stage. I'm sure his agent is telling him that it's in his best interest to have as many teams as possible involved to drive up the market. The 'no' could very easily come later when selecting among any/all offers.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 01:53 PM) Funny how things change when you need a job. Does it say that he's interested in the Sox? I read it as: the Sox are interested in him. If he still wants to play, he obviously benefits from as many bidders as possible, c.f. Tim Lincecum. He may yet tell them to take-a-hike.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 10:55 AM) I prefer to look at the fact we are just 3 1/2 games out "Uh, this is your captain speaking ... some of you may have noticed that we're no longer at our cruising altitude and are now at 5,000 feet. I'd like to point out that both wings are missing and there's a hole in the fuselage, but at least we have not plunged into the ground yet, so sit back and relax. The drink cart should be through shortly ..." If Robin goes he's just the fall-guy. Frankly, the sooner-the better, so that if the losing continues the blame can be focused squarely where it belongs ... the FO and ownership. The entire organization is failing, from scouting and player development all the way to personnel decisions in the FO. It all leads back to only one man and his refusal to shake things up. I keep hoping that his refusal to rebuild is an indicator of his time-frame for selling the team. I'm honestly torn. They need a rebuild but I have zero faith in the current lot to do the rebuilding.

Jay Bruce = 13 HR, 40 RBI, 0.922 OPS, 142 OPS+ as a left-handed bat with 1.5 yrs of control near the trade deadline. I think it might cost quite a bit more.

0-14 on deck

On the bright side, we're still 12-up on the Twins.

Two on, nobody out ... trying to work your way back into the game. Once Melky was out, did anyone here in their right mind believe that Lawrie, Shuck, Navarro, and Saladino were going to actually accomplish anything? That is one friggin' sad excuse for a bottom-of-the-order. This lineup has so many holes in it it is mind-boggling. Seriously, it's time to sell, sell, sell. If they give up anything for Bruce or anyone else the entire FO should be sacked.

Wow. And KW still hired him. I guess some people perform better under pressure, perhaps OG performs better when blasted. It would be interesting to get KW''s recollection of the interview.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 28, 2016 -> 11:18 AM) Sox deserve rainouts. OTOH, know a few sox fans in baltimore that wanted to see this team. Hope they play for them. Does anyone know if a doubleheader has ever been played in anticipation of bad weather? I know several college football games that have been moved up due to bad weather like hurricanes. Edit: It probably isn't even permitted by the CBA.

If Avila and Smith are hurt, who is/was the emergency catcher?

QUOTE (LDF @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 10:55 AM) b/c the sox are in first place and the owners don't see a need, btw, it will take $$$ away from them How sports-savvy is JR? That is, how involved is he in the high-level decision-making process (as opposed to just the check-writing process)? Does he simply implicitly trust his guys (RH,KW) or is he also an idea-guy, ala Jerry Jones?

On the bright side ... MLB WAR Leaders: 1. LaRoche, Drake (CWS) +1.4 2. Trout, Mike (LAA) 0.0 2. Harper, Bruce (WAS) 0.0 2. Cabrera, Miguel (DET) 0.0 2. Donaldson, Josh (TOR) 0.0

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 04:05 AM) Defcon 5 Not to be a schmuck or anything, but Defcon 5 means peace and normal readiness conditions. Just sayin' ...

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 15, 2015 -> 08:33 PM) The sox highlight of the year is not signing him to an extension So sad, but yet so true. On a personal note, my wife talked me into taking my boys to the Sunday (Sale) game vs. the Twins. I was horrified when I saw the starting lineup. Seriously? Flowers, LaRoche, Micah, Saladinho, Olt, Shuck, Adam and Trayce. What an embarrassment. There are AAA teams that could have shut this crew out. I want my money back!!! I know ... it's September and you play young kids to see what they have, but there should be some clause in the CBA about minimum requirements for fielding a competitive team.

I think I would actually pay to see Avi play third base.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 4, 2015 -> 10:12 PM) I don't think he would be allowed in the post season. My bad. It's September now, isn't it?