ChiSoxFanMike Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Jack is going to wake up to a shit storm of notifications this morning ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 He's back... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Well, wonder what we’ll hear today. Phillies rumors? Yankees back in it? Wonder whose brother’s ex-girlfriend’s former dog sitter finds out today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: He's back... "if"? IF?? What happened to WHEN, Dan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooch Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Just listen to the contrition in his tone. To be fair, at least he's saying "if" now. Jeez, what an ass this guy is ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Pal, you are losing your mind. How are they in the bottom five? Padres Twins A's Rays Marlins Reds Royals There are more, imo, but you can't argue that any of those teams are better for a player to go to. Definitely bottom 5? Pirates Tigers (post free spending Ilitch) Jays are arguable...depends on vlad jr. and bichette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Well this thread took and interesting tin-foil hat turn last night...maybe a real rumor will be the cure to this lunacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Jose Abreu said: https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-are-perfect-for-harper-or-machado/c-302543664 One other way to create happy employees is for the employees to have no fear for their 6 and 7 figure jobs even if they're really bad at them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Balta1701 said: One other way to create happy employees is for the employees to have no fear for their 6 and 7 figure jobs even if they're really bad at them. The vast majority of the employees have no bearing on the wins and loses and don't have 6 or 7 figure jobs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, ptatc said: The vast majority of the employees have no bearing on the wins and loses and don't have 6 or 7 figure jobs. The flip side is I would assume the Bulls do not have this while having similarly safe management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, ptatc said: The vast majority of the employees have no bearing on the wins and loses and don't have 6 or 7 figure jobs. I will agree that the person operating the scoreboard has had very little to do with this franchise having the worst record in baseball over the last 6 years so there's probably very little reason to judge that person's work based on the team's performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Jack Parkman said: All bigger markets than the Sox. We don't know the numbers for sure, but I believe their market to be 25-30% of greater Chicago, which would put them in the bottom 5 in baseball, smaller than the Twins and slightly larger than the Royals. Math: 30% of Chicago metro is 2.85M. KC metro is 2.1, Twin Cities is 3.2, Cleveland is 2.1. Cincinnati is 2.1 by itself, if you include Louisville add around 900k. So if a player signs with the Sox, do they only get to enjoy the Southside and south suburbs? Do they not get to hang out downtown, River West, or up north? Do they not get the marketing opportunities Chicago offers? Do they not get that world class city feel? Can they not go to North Avenue Beach and enjoy the sun and women? Will they not get covered by the Tribune and Sun Times? Will they not get talked about on 670 or ESPN 1000? Lastly, do these players interact with every fan in the market? Or is it just the 35k fans at the game and the individuals they meet in public? Edited February 15, 2019 by SonofaRoache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 minute ago, SonofaRoache said: So if a player signs with the Sox, do they only get to enjoy the Southside and south suburbs? Do they not get to hang out downtown, River West, or up north? Do they not get the marketing opportunities Chicago offers? Do they not get that world class city feel? Can they not go to North Avenue Beach and enjoy the sun and women? Will they not get covered by the Tribune and Sun Times? Will they not get talked about on 670 or ESPN 1000? Lastly, do these players interact with every fan in the market? Or is it just the 35k fans at the game and the individuals they meet in public? Um... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: One other way to create happy employees is for the employees to have no fear for their 6 and 7 figure jobs even if they're really bad at them. Or 8 figure... Also the ownership stakes for NBC Universal weren't announced, but hard to believe it would be anything but 25% across the board to all four entities. 50% White Sox/Bulls, but not controlling interest to make decisions that aren't beneficial to the Hawks or corporate parent. Edited February 15, 2019 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Um... When the Sox start winning it will be 35k. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: I will agree that the person operating the scoreboard has had very little to do with this franchise having the worst record in baseball over the last 6 years so there's probably very little reason to judge that person's work based on the team's performance. Along with the tickets reps, administrative assistants, ground crew, among others, except the department heads they probably make 6 figures. Loyal employers generally create a great working environment. Do you think changing mangers and front office people on a regular basis will lead to a successful team? Look at the successful teams in any professional sports and they typically have continuity in management. Edited February 15, 2019 by ptatc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: When the Sox start winning it will be 35k. They've averaged that TWICE since 1901. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) How did we miss this nobody yesterday! Edited February 15, 2019 by Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Orlando said: How did we miss this nobody yesterday! My god, what a terrible photoshop job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Manny looks THRILLED,to be in a Sox uniform. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, bschmaranz said: They've averaged that TWICE since 1901. What were the averages after they won the World Series? Notice how in 2007, a shitty year, they averaged 33k? Sustained winning outlook will draw fans. The 90s would have but the strike hurt them. Edited February 15, 2019 by SonofaRoache 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 minute ago, GermanSoxFan said: Manny looks THRILLED,to be in a Sox uniform. Well, he's not one of these guys who shows he's happy just to show it to people. He's happy on the inside. He doesn't need to show it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I have a feeling something is going to happen within the next 2 months. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Whitesox27 said: He's back... Machado to the Sox is happening in the next 96 hours...book it. This is exactly what we needed to go full circle and finally get over the finish line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: What were the averages after they won the World Series? Notice how in 2007, a shitty year, they averaged 33k? Sustained winning outlook will draw fans. The 90s would have but the strike hurt them. 91 and 06 were the only years they went over 35k. I was mostly kidding with my initial comment though, it's attainable. 2.5 to 3 million is the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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