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14 runs allowed and 14 straight losses. Symmetry don't ya think? Don't stop now boys! Go for 20!!!

https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2024/06/06/chicago-sports-network-white-sox-bulls-blackhawks-jerry-reinsdorf-nbc-sports-chicago-stadium

Owners that don't think they know it all when it comes to baseball. They have hired some good front office types (especially Cleveland) as well.

Never said I could do a better job, simply passing along what I see on the web sites for your edification and enjoyment. And given I've been in the sports media business since 1978 and have worked on TV for 14 years and been doing radio play by play for decades...yea what goes on in the broadcasting booth is of interest to me. And speaking of which, did you read the Hawks TV news today?????????????????????

AND wasting a LOT of JR's "precious" money (with at least till now, no blow-back)

https://awfulannouncing.com/mlb/john-schriffen-white-sox-go-cubs-go.html

Was told last week by a mainstream media member that JR is still showing up for home games. Hope he is enjoying the show.

Can we trade for a new owner instead? Inquiring minds want to know.

Sully had a column tonight on Rosenthal's story, Getz wouldn't comment on it. But like Sully wrote sooner or later Getz will have to support Grifol or cut him loose.

Guy is a total buffoon.

It's 15 over two seasons last 5 of 67, first 10 of 68. They have now tied the single season record of 13 straight. 11th time they had a lead in the 7th inning or later...and lost. AND this is the 4th time that has happened in the last five games! DON'T STOP NOW BOYS! Lets' go for 20!

https://awfulannouncing.com/dsg/bally-sports-chapter-11-court-july-naming-partner.html https://awfulannouncing.com/dsg/fanduel-naming-rights-diamond-bally-sports-networks.html

For those who can access it: "Pedro Grifol is running out of time as White Sox manager. The only question is when a change will be made" https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541838/2024/06/05/pedro-grifol-white-sox-hot-seat/?source=freedailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=602876

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/06/04/white-sox-pedro-grifol-cubs-craig-counsell-jerry-reinsdorf-wrigley-field-crosstown-chicago

10th time the year the Sox had a lead in the 7th inning or later...and lost. During this now 12 game losing streak, four times they had a lead in the 7th inning or later and wound up losing. Twice the lost the lead in the 7th inning and twice they blew it in the 8th inning. In three of the last four games they lead in the 7th inning or later and lost. Leasure now has been directly responsible for blowing or helping to blow three of those 10 games. Wednesday this bunch of buffoons will try the franchise mark when they lose their 13th straight game.

June 4, 1972 - It is forever known as the “Chili Dog Game” one of the most electrifying games ever played in team history. In the second game of a double header with the Yankees, the Sox having already won the first game 6-1, Sox manager Chuck Tanner wanted Dick Allen to be ready to pinch hit in the last of the ninth inning if needed. Allen at the time was wolfing down a chili dog since he had played in the first game, was sitting out the nightcap and was hungry. He quickly had to put on a uniform getting the last of the chili dog all over the top of it which caused the clubhouse boys to give him a new, clean jersey. With two men on and the Sox losing 4-2, Allen was called to hit. On the third pitch from future Sox relief pitcher Al “Sparky” Lyle, Allen deposited the ball into the left field lower deck for a 5-4 win and a sweep of the twin bill. A bat-day crowd of almost 52-thousand exploded. One of the greatest one-liners in Sox history took place as Lyle was walking in from the bullpen. Mike Andrews was on first base. He and Lyle were roommates when both were with the Red Sox. As Lyle approached the mound Andrews called out, “Sparky”, you’re in deep s%*# now!” As a side note, future sportscaster Keith Olbermann, a Yankee fan, wrote about listening to this game in his book that he co-authored with Dan Patrick “The Big Show”. Olbermann wrote that when Allen hit the home run, he threw his radio out of the second-floor window of his parent’s house.

He get hurt again in a few weeks.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/oakland-as-request-to-play-almost-10-of-home-games-away-from-brand-new-las-vegas-stadium-per-report/

April 14, 2017 – The White Sox started an all-Garcia outfield at Minnesota, marking the first time in Major League history a team's three starting outfielders all had the same last name. All three collected hits, including Willy Garcia, who doubled in his first big league at-bat in the second. He played left field with Leury Garcia in center and Avisail Garcia in right. Leury had a hit and Avisail had a pair in the game. The Alou brothers all played in the outfield for San Francisco in 1963 a few times but all three never actually started the game. The Sox would win the contest 2-1.

Given how he has run this franchise into the ground if he was as smart as he thinks he is, JR would absolutely stay in the owners box, sign the checks and literally have nothing at all to do with ANY baseball on-field decisions.

Up until the mid 80's the team that had the better record usually had the best attendance. From 1951-1967 for example the Sox outdrew the Cubs in 16 of those 17 seasons. This stayed the same until around the mid 80's when the Cubs (under John McDonough who grew up a Sox fan) started promoting Wrigley Field more than what the club was doing on the field. Studies showed the Cubs were getting roughly 40% of their yearly attendance from out of towners visiting and them being on Superstation WGN really helped push that along. The Sox had opportunities to "own the town" but bad decisions by ownership as well as an inability to consistently make the playoffs short circuited that hope. That being said, new ownership (much like the charge EE and JR put into the franchise in 81-82-83 could drastically change that dynamic. Putting a good team on the field, promoting the club (not cancelling things like Sox fest), and making headlines by signing actual 'superstar' talent can change the perception in a hurry. It happened before the 1971 and 1981 seasons for example.

Ask and ye shall receive: April 29, 1985 - A new yearly tradition was established in the first annual "Crosstown Classic" charity game matching the Sox and Cubs. Down through the years both teams played each other on and off in spring training or during an open date in the regular season. From the late 40’s through the early 70’s, the “Boys Benefit Game” was played helping raise funds for youth baseball. There was also a post season “City Series” that was eventually stopped by request of Major League Baseball. They felt it was taking away interest from the World Series. This was the first time though both teams agreed to play on a yearly basis with a corporate sponsor (Busch Beer). The game alternated between Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field and was played every year through 1995. Because of the labor impasse the teams played two games that season. The Sox won the opener at Comiskey Park 7-4 but it was only the start of a remarkable run. The two teams played a total of 12 games and the Sox never lost one. They’d go 10-0-2 during that time period. After 1995, the series was dropped. It was never publicly explained why, but reports persisted that the cancellation of the series was at the Cubs request. Plus, interleague play was on the horizon and it may have been felt that the game was now meaningless June 16, 1997 - After numerous charity and exhibition games, the Sox and Cubs played for real for the first time in the regular season when they met at the new Comiskey Park. Since then, the two teams have played each other every season multiple times. After playing each other four times in 2022 the Sox had a 73-65 advantage in the regular season meetings. June 25, 1964 - An overflow crowd of over 52 thousand jammed Comiskey Park to watch the Sox hammer the Cubs 11-1 in the annual “Boys Benefit Game.” The Sox, who were the visiting team that night, hit four home runs including back-to-back-to-back shots in the third inning. The home runs were hit by Ron Hansen, Tommy McCraw and Jerry McNertney. Floyd Robinson also had a home run. What was significant however was the fact that fans were allowed on the outfield grass behind ropes, since there wasn’t any room left in the park. It was the last time fans have ever been permitted to stand on the playing field for a game.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/06/03/taking-15-45-record-into-wrigley-as-low-as-it-gets-for-white-sox

Just a few thoughts I've read recently where Manfred is working to change/update the "blackout" rules which could make things easier for fans. That could start to make them more conscious of those pirating games. And of course the Bally situation still hasn't been resolved.

Valid point. One of the reasons I was told he was let go was because he wasn't doing what Hahn wanted him to do and he got tired of it. What exactly that was or what areas Hahn wanted him to change I don't know.