Luis Robert signing official

[Dick Allen]

BTW, the columnist doesn't come up with the photos. If it's wrong, it's not on him. I disagree with his column, but I also disagree with the notion Robert is the best player on the planet. It's almost as absurd as Schwarber is the reincarnation of Babe Ruth. But he didn't write about that. You know where he stands.

[Bananarchy]

It took an hour and ten minutes before S&P learned to pronounce his last name

[Harry Chappas]

My guess is announcement and press conference when they get home and a first pitch Friday or Saturday.

 

Have him take BP between games Friday!

[ptatc]

BTW, the columnist doesn't come up with the photos. If it's wrong, it's not on him. I disagree with his column, but I also disagree with the notion Robert is the best player on the planet. It's almost as absurd as Schwarber is the reincarnation of Babe Ruth. But he didn't write about that. You know where he stands.

I actually agree with the point of the column, even though it's not written particularly well. There is so much hype before any of these players even play, it's almost unfair to them. I understand why it happens but calling a 19 year old the best player on the planet is a little ridiculous.

[ptatc]

I'm guessing it gets done today

I wonder if they are trying to trade for more international cap money?

[bmags]

I actually agree with the point of the column, even though it's not written particularly well. There is so much hype before any of these players even play, it's almost unfair to them. I understand why it happens but calling a 19 year old the best player on the planet is a little ridiculous.

 

I'd be more receptive to it if he had written it when that comment was made in January instead of the clear "I need to write a column, huh, sox signed a Robert from Cuba, who is this person, somebody said that, that's dumb, let me write a whole column with that being the entirety of my research"

[ptatc]

I'd be more receptive to it if he had written it when that comment was made in January instead of the clear "I need to write a column, huh, sox signed a Robert from Cuba, who is this person, somebody said that, that's dumb, let me write a whole column with that being the entirety of my research"

I agree. As I said I agree with the point, that there is far too much hype of players who haven't played, but it was not written very well.

[Jose Abreu]

It took an hour and ten minutes before S&P learned to pronounce his last name

Chuck Garfien said it's pronounced like "Robert" in David Robertson, but others are saying "Ro-bare", so I still don't know how it's supposed to be pronounced.

[BlackSox13]

What the f*** is his problem?

He's an obvious cub fan. There was no reason at all to mention the cubs, period. Never have liked his sports writing.

[Bananarchy]

Chuck Garfien said it's pronounced like "Robert" in David Robertson, but others are saying "Ro-bare", so I still don't know how it's supposed to be pronounced.

White Sox say "Robert" like Robert De Niro

 

That's just terrible.

Edited May 22, 2017 by Sox-35th

[Dick Allen]

Chuck Garfien said it's pronounced like "Robert" in David Robertson, but others are saying "Ro-bare", so I still don't know how it's supposed to be pronounced.

Back when the Sox got Ozzie, I guess the real pronouncation of his last name was Ge Jen or something like that. They asked Ozzie and he said he didn't care, just as long as they spelled it correctly on the paycheck.

[NCsoxfan]

First home run on this highlight reel was a freaking tomahawk - wow. Looked kind of Vlad Guerrero like.

 

[shipps]

First home run on this highlight reel was a freaking tomahawk - wow. Looked kind of Vlad Guerrero like.

 

 

Crazy how he got out and around that pitch to pull it.

[Bananarchy]

Back when the Sox got Ozzie, I guess the real pronouncation of his last name was Ge Jen or something like that. They asked Ozzie and he said he didn't care, just as long as they spelled it correctly on the paycheck.

Guillen is pronounced correctly (by the Spanish pronunciation) here. Gui-zhen is the Argentinian pronunciation. You are right; early in his career there was some confusion

Edited May 22, 2017 by Sox-35th

[soxforlife05]

Chuck Garfien said it's pronounced like "Robert" in David Robertson, but others are saying "Ro-bare", so I still don't know how it's supposed to be pronounced.

 

Why are other people pronouncing it like he's a Frenchman?

Edited May 22, 2017 by soxforlife05

[Jose Abreu]

Why are other people pronouncing it like he's a Frenchman?

I mean, Ro-bare is also the hispanic way of pronouncing it.

[Dick Allen]

The t is pronounced for everyone named Roberto.

[BlackSox13]

Latin based languages can be so damn confusing.

 

Anyone hear how the Latino sports writers have been pronouncing his name? Latino's would have a much better idea on the correct pronunciation.

[Bananarchy]

Why are other people pronouncing it like he's a Frenchman?

I don't know his lineage, but the French pronunciation would make sense if he was of Haitian descent.

[bmags]

Latin based languages can be so damn confusing.

 

Anyone hear how the Latino sports writers have been pronouncing his name? Latino's would have a much better idea on the correct pronunciation.

 

White Sox confirmed it's Robert as in Robert Kennedy but, Badler today said the announcers mostly said it as Robert too, it just got confused when people assumed it was Robert due to it being of norman origin/latin/french pronunciation likely in Cuba.

[southsider2k5]

The t is pronounced for everyone named Roberto.

 

With my elementary spanish background, I thought it should be RO- BEAR- T

[Bananarchy]

White Sox confirmed it's Robert as in Robert Kennedy but, Badler today said the announcers mostly said it as Robert too, it just got confused when people assumed it was Robert due to it being of norman origin/latin/french pronunciation likely in Cuba.

Right. That's what I was thinking as well. There's literally no way it was "Robert". Unless he went ahead and was like "I'm playing in America and I want to be a brand name, so let's go with the American pronunciation".

 

Does anyone say Robert in the highlight videos? They're all speaking Spanish, so "Robert" like Redford would stick out.

[Dick Allen]

With my elementary spanish background, I thought it should be RO- BEAR- T

That would have my guess.

[Bananarchy]

That would have my guess.

Mine, too, but the name is clearly not Spanish. It would almost certainly be English or French

[Dick Allen]

At least posters won't be upset with other posters spelling his name wrong like with Burhle, and Samardga, and Birdy.