Tony

Since 2016, the Royals haven't had one winning season. Sounds perfect.

Poles has put himself in a situation that if he hits in FA and in the draft, given the space and draft capital he's collected...he can turn things around very quickly. Picks like Velus Jones in the 3rd round won't do that, but if they hit on most...he's done a great job in Year 1 putting themselves in a spot to get better, quickly. It also helps them this year lose as many games a possible to try and get a Top 5 selection. Games like yesterday are perfect.

There is another reason as well. Ditka and Ozzie have a few things in common, but the biggest is they led teams to Championships and no one since then has. And no one really has before them, either...at least who are alive. Wanting Ozzie back just because of what he did in 2005 is stupid. However, this fan base (same with the Bears) literally don't know what it's like to have teams that win on a consistent basis, and after time...giving consideration to a guy you actually saw have success with your favorite team starts to look pretty good, especially to a casual observer. I don't want Ozzie as the next coach. For all the reasons that have already been mentioned in this thread. But I can at least understand at the surface why people would.

While obviously correct, I still don't understand your stance of "It was probably because they couldn't find space?" Where did that conclusion arrive from?

https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2022/9/28/23377048/cubs-convention-return-2023 The Cubs announced on Sept 28 of this year...less than a month ago. Again, I'm calling bullshit. There is ZERO evidence to support anything other than they don't want to face a group of angry fans. They didn't even cite an actual reason for cancelling.

Yeah, I call major bullshit on this one. If this team was headed to the World Series right now, you think they aren't having a 2023 Soxfest, because of "lack of space?" Come on

Something to consider….It’s also possible after completing an interview….a managerial candidate can decide “This isn’t a good fit for me, I may not be interested based on what I heard.”

Conversation is good! I don’t even hate people posting “foodies” and having “discussion” around certain ideas. My issue is when people form actual opinions or wonder “I don’t understand why the White Sox are doing this?” When it’s not based on anything other than some random dude throwing darts blindfolded. It doesn’t give us any actual information and we live in an age when people can’t seem to discern fact from absolute fiction. That’s where it becomes a problem. Fake News.

Until you post the next tweet from Jake Polish Sausages.

That is absolutely correct. It can also make you an idiot. Your choice.

Or stop believing everything you read on Twitter from people that have ZERO track record and throw countless s%*# against the wall, cry for forgiveness when they get most things wrong, and the one time they “hit” (aka the s%*# sticks) everyone crowns them an insider. That’s also an option.

Talent will always win out, but this type of stuff makes a difference

This is very unlike me, but I honestly don't know how you can judge Fields accurately with this collection of offensive talent. What young QB succeeds in these conditions? Truly? I don't know if he's going to be anything in this league. But I don't know if anyone can truly know at this point, given the "tools" he has to work with around him

Here was my only complaint, and I fully realize it may be due to me not paying attention. This entire mission the last 3-4 episodes....I have no idea what they were stealing and what it will be used for, other than just money. It made the weight of the episodes feel less to me.

You really need to watch more MLB

This is where putting absolutely zero talent around Fields really hurts. Let’s see what he can do on a 2 Min Drive. We can’t because of trash like that.

Because the Sox have put us through so much garbage recently, I have NO issues rooting for Cleveland in the post-season. I should have an issue, but can't really find a reason other than being a meatball, they are really fun to watch.

Really, really like She-Hulk, excited for the finale

I have literally never heard that before.

Incredibly sad. Donated. ❤️

I hate you

I don't disagree with this and basically have been on the same page with this line of thinking. I don't love the Vaughn for Jazz idea that's been out there, but I do understand the thought behind it

8 of the last 10 Sox seasons will have been teams finishing with a .500 record or worse.

I've said I could see him being a Mike Sweeney type of hitter if everything goes right, which would be pretty great, obviously. There are just a lot of variables at play. If this team was "closer" I could see the logic of a Vaughn trade similar to the Carlos Lee trade. Carlos and his skillset were a bit redundant with how the rest of the lineup was constructed and the Sox made a move to acquire a "less talented" player but someone they felt fit what was needed for the team in 2005, which obviously worked. I just don't know if they are a few moves away or need to start over, and in that case I'd rather keep Vaughn.