Kyyle23 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Swingandalongonetoleft said: So much nothing has happened, that 2 full pages took place in the time he started writing his post. I'm just updating the inside info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, bmags said: Sure, but within white sox fans, casual fans pay attention to what hardcore sox fans pay attention to. The idea that a casual fan doesn't know that sox are trying to get one of the best players in the league I'm not very convinced of. It's the offseason, was during football season, and the media hasn't been beating the drum of "this is a huge deal" as they would if it was the Cubs with Harper. Honestly, other than message boarders and people following a bunch of Sox-related accounts on twitter, I'm guessing most people aren't following and will either find out when they hear screams of joy or anger coming from the diehard portion of the fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, bmags said: Sure, but within white sox fans, casual fans pay attention to what hardcore sox fans pay attention to. The idea that a casual fan doesn't know that sox are trying to get one of the best players in the league I'm not very convinced of. I don't think that's true at all, but maybe we are thinking on different levels of what we consider fandom. But either way, how many of those casual fans even knew that Manny Machado was one of the best players in the league until the hardcore fan told him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Hopefully some new news comes out of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, LittleHurt05 said: I don't think that's true at all, but maybe we are thinking on different levels of what we consider fandom. But either way, how many of those casual fans even knew that Manny Machado was one of the best players in the league until the hardcore fan told him? Who even cares about someone's baseball opinions who doesn't know that Machado is one of the best players in the league. Its a worthless opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Doesn't look like the press conference is today. Maybe they couldn't get enough security. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, Orlando said: Hopefully some new news comes out of this. Fegan isn't a sources/intel guy, so I highly doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Who even cares about someone's baseball opinions who doesn't know that Machado is one of the best players in the league. Its a worthless opinion. They're the bulk of the paying customers Edited February 7, 2019 by mqr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 What am I missing? What would Kevin Durant know about the MLB Hot Stove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Just now, Lillian said: What am I missing? What would Kevin Durant know about the MLB Hot Stove? He's been wearing Sox hats in public for a couple weeks now. It was just a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusguyman Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Who even cares about someone's baseball opinions who doesn't know that Machado is one of the best players in the league. Its a worthless opinion. They buy tickets, so their opinions are quite literally the opposite of worthless. Your gatekeeping, OTOH, is worthless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, LittleHurt05 said: I don't think that's true at all, but maybe we are thinking on different levels of what we consider fandom. But either way, how many of those casual fans even knew that Manny Machado was one of the best players in the league until the hardcore fan told him? Honestly I think it's more likely based off of the people I know that they are aware sox are going after some big free agents and may not know much about either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, gusguyman said: They buy tickets, so their opinions are quite literally the opposite of worthless. Your gatekeeping, OTOH, is worthless. I was moreso referring to a discussion about fan and fan interaction regarding Machado. If they don't know how good the guy is, their opinion on the matter is rather worthless. Obviously the common fans opinion is valuable to the organization itself. Not sure how you categorized that as gatekeeping, but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I talked to my guy and he said he doesn't think anything is happening today or tomorrow, at least in regards to them needing security for any announcement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focurjay Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: Doesn't look like the press conference is today. Maybe they couldn't get enough security. They all are lined up for the Chicago Bulls announcement of trade for "Cash Considerations" just before the NBA trade deadline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockin Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 1 minute ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: I talked to my guy and he said he doesn't think anything is happening today or tomorrow, at least in regards to them needing security for any announcement. Please only report back when it fits into the narrative we want. Thank you. 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: I talked to my guy and he said he doesn't think anything is happening today or tomorrow, at least in regards to them needing security for any announcement. the guy that posted the security blurb has since deleted that tweet, fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Just now, fathom said: the guy that posted the security blurb has since deleted that tweet, fyi Let’s be honest, the security blurb never made any sense. The real smoke is coming from Gomez. His confidence is growing at a rapid pace and this Jordan tweet truly makes me think something is close to happening. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirdog Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, fathom said: the guy that posted the security blurb has since deleted that tweet, fyi What?!? Timmy Twerkdik was a fraud?!? Damnit, I skipped work for the presser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 What Jordan tweet is everyone talking about? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, heirdog said: What?!? Timmy Twerkdik was a fraud?!? Damnit, I skipped work for the presser. IS that a Chippendale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, GermanSoxFan said: What Jordan tweet is everyone talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 At this point, if the Sox announced him at a press conference, with Jerry, Kenny, Hahn and Manny, Alonso and Jay I would still be skeptical. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirdog Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, mqr said: IS that a Chippendale? Lol, might be. I picture him like Chris Farley in the Farley and Swayze SNL skit of yore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacock Wrestler Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 1 minute ago, turnin' two said: At this point, if the Sox announced him at a press conference, with Jerry, Kenny, Hahn and Manny, Alonso and Jay I would still be skeptical. He can be sitting in the Sox dugout and I would still be skeptical at this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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