ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 42 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: And Yonder Alonso made both a post and a story about Manny Machado on Instagram today as well. True, but we already know they are family and hang out a lot. Just hope Alonso has got his ear as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: We heard an unnamed bartender say Machado was at O'Hare on Tuesday. Not really hard proof. And I haven't heard anything about Abreu's whereabouts during that time, but lay it on me. No offense Joe, but the fact no one reported something as significant as Machado spending an extra full day & night in Chicago is proof enough. The rumor behind the unnamed bartender just confirmed what the silence already told us. Edit: And I’m not accusing you of lying, but I just don’t believe what you were told is actually accurate based on what’s happened over the past week or so. Edited December 28, 2018 by Chicago White Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: No offense Joe, but the fact no one reported something as significant as Machado spending an extra full day & night in Chicago is proof enough. The rumor behind the unnamed bartender just confirmed what the silence already told us. Edit: And I’m not accusing you of lying, but I just don’t believe what you were told is actually accurate based on what’s happened over the past week or so. We also haven't heard when Manny arrived in NY, or when he left Philly. Both would be things of note. My source didn't confirm he stayed until Wednesday, but that was his plan as of Monday. It's possible they decided to leave Tuesday night instead, I have no idea and I haven't heard anything one way or the other, outside of the random bartender. I'll ask my guy for clarity, but he's gone completely dark since the first bit of info, so he's either upset that it has gotten out there, or he's been told to stop talking. I'll be seeing him in person in the coming weeks, so maybe I can get an answer by then. Hopefully Manny will have signed anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: We also haven't heard when Manny arrived in NY, or when he left Philly. Both would be things of note. My source didn't confirm he stayed until Wednesday, but that was his plan as of Monday. It's possible they decided to leave Tuesday night instead, I have no idea and I haven't heard anything one way or the other, outside of the random bartender. I'll ask my guy for clarity, but he's gone completely dark since the first bit of info, so he's either upset that it has gotten out there, or he's been told to stop talking. I'll be seeing him in person in the coming weeks, so maybe I can get an answer by then. Hopefully Manny will have signed anyway. Someone tweeted out that Manny will decide after the New Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, GGajewski18 said: Someone tweeted out that Manny will decide after the New Year Yup. Hopefully when I see him we are celebrating the Sox getting a whale for once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 It really doesn’t matter whether he left Tuesday or Wednesday. Once he left and took the other visits, the point was moot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Town Sox Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 5 hours ago, Baron said: Perfect because I've made it clear before that I want zero free agents added this year. There are a dozen question marks with the young players right now. A ton of bad play combined with guys making their debut this year. I want them to stay the course and continue to add pieces in the draft/trade. And wait until the next time two massive 26 year old free agents are available? No thanks, get me one of these guys and turn this thing around. There is minimal interest in this team as is with the fanbase and it needs a kick. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 This is Pirates Of The Caribbean without a pirate or Caribbean, a knockoff to suit prejudiced audiences like cricketer Virat Kohli who prefer to exclusively admire the locally made. In this 1810-set adventure, Aamir borrows the Jack Sparrow eyeliner, while Amitabh is literally given the bird, his entrances on screen preceded by a noisy hawk. Bachchan plays a rebel, a freedom fighter rallying troops against the colonisers, while Khan is a two-faced rogue on the Company payroll sent to infiltrate Bachchan’s squad and bring him down. For those who remember the Q-Rating battle royale over Harper, a mention of our new SoxTalk-favorite Indian cricketer in a review of Bollywood film The Thugs of Hindustan, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: This is Pirates Of The Caribbean without a pirate or Caribbean, a knockoff to suit prejudiced audiences like cricketer Virat Kohli who prefer to exclusively admire the locally made. In this 1810-set adventure, Aamir borrows the Jack Sparrow eyeliner, while Amitabh is literally given the bird, his entrances on screen preceded by a noisy hawk. Bachchan plays a rebel, a freedom fighter rallying troops against the colonisers, while Khan is a two-faced rogue on the Company payroll sent to infiltrate Bachchan’s squad and bring him down. For those who remember the Q-Rating battle royale over Harper, a mention of our new SoxTalk-favorite Indian cricketer in a review of Bollywood film The Thugs of Hindustan, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 40 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: This is Pirates Of The Caribbean without a pirate or Caribbean, a knockoff to suit prejudiced audiences like cricketer Virat Kohli who prefer to exclusively admire the locally made. In this 1810-set adventure, Aamir borrows the Jack Sparrow eyeliner, while Amitabh is literally given the bird, his entrances on screen preceded by a noisy hawk. Bachchan plays a rebel, a freedom fighter rallying troops against the colonisers, while Khan is a two-faced rogue on the Company payroll sent to infiltrate Bachchan’s squad and bring him down. For those who remember the Q-Rating battle royale over Harper, a mention of our new SoxTalk-favorite Indian cricketer in a review of Bollywood film The Thugs of Hindustan, lol. Huh? I haven't been here long, but this is the most random nonsensical thing I have seen. And I lived through the Peavy44 era. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, turnin' two said: Huh? I haven't been here long, but this is the most random nonsensical thing I have seen. And I lived through the Peavy44 era. It's only going to make sense to those of us who spent 2-3 days battling over the "marketability" of Bryce Harper about 3-4 weekends ago and what it would mean to the Sox franchise...didn't even bring Katie Ledecky back into it, lol. For "non-insiders" to that particular insane thread, it will be coated in meaninglessness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 9 hours ago, Chi Town Sox said: And wait until the next time two massive 26 year old free agents are available? No thanks, get me one of these guys and turn this thing around. There is minimal interest in this team as is with the fanbase and it needs a kick. Neither of these players "will turn this thing around." It's not basketball. If 5 or 6 of our prospects hit, this thing will turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, TaylorStSox said: Neither of these players "will turn this thing around." It's not basketball. If 5 or 6 of our prospects hit, this thing will turn around. And if 5 or 6 of our prospects hit, it’ll be very nice to have Harper or Machado on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 7 hours ago, turnin' two said: Huh? I haven't been here long, but this is the most random nonsensical thing I have seen. And I lived through the Peavy44 era. Everyone needs to cut Caulfield some slack. The Chinese opium is really superior to anything else. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Everyone needs to cut Caulfield some slack. The Chinese opium is really superior to anything else. Fever dreams are something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 8 hours ago, caulfield12 said: This is Pirates Of The Caribbean without a pirate or Caribbean, a knockoff to suit prejudiced audiences like cricketer Virat Kohli who prefer to exclusively admire the locally made. In this 1810-set adventure, Aamir borrows the Jack Sparrow eyeliner, while Amitabh is literally given the bird, his entrances on screen preceded by a noisy hawk. Bachchan plays a rebel, a freedom fighter rallying troops against the colonisers, while Khan is a two-faced rogue on the Company payroll sent to infiltrate Bachchan’s squad and bring him down. For those who remember the Q-Rating battle royale over Harper, a mention of our new SoxTalk-favorite Indian cricketer in a review of Bollywood film The Thugs of Hindustan, lol. Enough time had passed where I was able to effectively block Q Score from my memory, but this post triggered that whole fiasco right back into the forefront of my brain...thanks caulfield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 11 hours ago, Chi Town Sox said: And wait until the next time two massive 26 year old free agents are available? No thanks, get me one of these guys and turn this thing around. There is minimal interest in this team as is with the fanbase and it needs a kick. It needs a kick because so far the rebuild isn't going as planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Just now, Baron said: It needs a kick because so far the rebuild isn't going as planned. How so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: How so? I think without a major step forward from the players Rick Hahn brought in the past few years this year we're going to be in "uh oh" territory. Kopech being out for a year certainly doesn't help and who knows how his play will be when he returns. But let's see what happens. Edited December 28, 2018 by Baron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: How so? I would agree it hasn’t gone quite as planned. Injuries (Kopech, Burger, Robert, Burdi) disappointing starts to careers (moncada, Giolito) have gotten this off to a bumpy start for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 13 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: How so? It's not off the rails but it hasn't gone according to plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Baron said: I think without a major step forward from the players Rick Hahn brought in the past few years this year we're going to be in "uh oh" territory. Kopech being out for a year certainly doesn't help and who knows how his play will be when he returns. You could also add how great Hansen looked one year then how terrible he looked the other, Fulmer implosion, Giolito the same, Moncada looking not like a superstar or even a star so far, Burger's injury, Roberts lack of playing time due to a series of injuries, Burdi's injury and Collins hit tool and defensive problems. Even an optimist would consider those things worrisome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Baron said: I think without a major step forward from the players Rick Hahn brought in the past few years this year we're going to be in "uh oh" territory. Kopech being out for a year certainly doesn't help and who knows how his play will be when he returns. But let's see what happens. 10 minutes ago, beckham15 said: I would agree it hasn’t gone quite as planned. Injuries (Kopech, Burger, Robert, Burdi) disappointing starts to careers (moncada, Giolito) have gotten this off to a bumpy start for sure 5 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: It's not off the rails but it hasn't gone according to plan. Bumpy start I can agree with, but “not going to plan” sounds like almost panic inducing levels of worriedness to me and it’s not even close to that point yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Bumpy start I can agree with, but “not going to plan” sounds like almost panic inducing levels of worriedness to me and it’s not even close to that point yet. Oh goodness. We're not at panic yet. But there wasn't a whole lot of good last year. I wouldn't call a huge amount of injuries and poor play "part of the plan". I liked where Lopez and Tim Anderson where last year. That's about it. Edited December 28, 2018 by Baron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: You could also add how great Hansen looked one year then how terrible he looked the other, Fulmer implosion, Giolito the same, Moncada looking not like a superstar or even a star so far, Burger's injury, Roberts lack of playing time due to a series of injuries, Burdi's injury and Collins hit tool and defensive problems. Even an optimist would consider those things worrisome. All valid points, but it excludes some positives that were unexpected like Luis Gonzalez’s breakout, Aldofo’s power breakout (while hurt), Rutherford showing signs of improvement, some solid seasons from unexpected minor league pitchers like Flores, etc. I don’t think the rebuild is at the point of failure. If Eloy comes up and looks like crap, that’s when I would begin to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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