Dick Allen Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 It took an hour and ten minutes before S&P learned to pronounce his last name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 22, 2017 -> 09:51 AM) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 22, 2017 -> 08:11 AM) I'm guessing it gets done today I wonder if they are trying to trade for more international cap money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (ptatc @ May 22, 2017 -> 10:34 AM) 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" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ May 22, 2017 -> 10:37 AM) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (Sox-35th @ May 22, 2017 -> 10:08 AM) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (ypres @ May 21, 2017 -> 08:44 PM) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 22, 2017 -> 11:13 AM) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 22, 2017 -> 11:13 AM) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 First home run on this highlight reel was a freaking tomahawk - wow. Looked kind of Vlad Guerrero like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ May 22, 2017 -> 11:57 AM) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 22, 2017 -> 11:24 AM) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxforlife05 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 22, 2017 -> 10:13 AM) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ May 22, 2017 -> 12:52 PM) Why are other people pronouncing it like he's a Frenchman? I mean, Ro-bare is also the hispanic way of pronouncing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 The t is pronounced for everyone named Roberto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ May 22, 2017 -> 12:52 PM) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ May 22, 2017 -> 01:17 PM) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 22, 2017 -> 01:15 PM) The t is pronounced for everyone named Roberto. With my elementary spanish background, I thought it should be RO- BEAR- T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ May 22, 2017 -> 01:18 PM) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 22, 2017 -> 01:20 PM) With my elementary spanish background, I thought it should be RO- BEAR- T That would have my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 22, 2017 -> 01:23 PM) That would have my guess. Mine, too, but the name is clearly not Spanish. It would almost certainly be English or French Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 At least posters won't be upset with other posters spelling his name wrong like with Burhle, and Samardga, and Birdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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