This article stings the most of any for Sox fans...

[caulfield12]

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/columnists/bryce-miller/sd-sp-miller-padres-machado-fernando-tatis-jr-20190223-story.html

“Machadomania”

After reading this, one gets the overwhelming feeling KW and Hahn underestimated or missed completely all the connections that were already right there...and should have been staring him/them squarely in the face (especially when they emerged as a real/credible threat over the last two weeks.)

He approached the Padres as an unlikely threat, largely due to the daunting economics of this move this particular move for them.

 

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-manny-machado-edge-dirty-0222-story.html

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-manny-machado-introduced-press-conference-0222-story.html#nt=oft02a-1li3

Alonso, 3+ minute video on Machado decision

Edited February 23, 2019 by caulfield12

[caulfield12]

https://sports.yahoo.com/story-spring-manny-machados-decision-220636217.html

And here comes the “chip on their shoulders” puff piece...if some choose to feel more optimistic.

 

Does Machado's decision give current White Sox a chip on the shoulder?

White Sox players were pretty committed to one message on Machado throughout the offseason: It'd be great if Machado came to the South Side, but if he doesn't, no big deal.

Not exactly the same way White Sox fans feel right now.

But these players have spoken for the last couple weeks about how much faith they have in the current roster - and how much urgency might be seeping in. They've heard about the future for a long time and think maybe it's time to start talking about the present, too.

"I'm sick of losing," Lucas Giolito said.

"There's a point in time where it's s**t for get off the pot," Carlos Rodon said.

And Tim Anderson has been leading the charge. He was the most vocal during the White Sox pursuit of Machado, defensive and adamant about his desire to remain the team's starting shortstop. In the wake of Machado's decision, he stood up for his group.

"We're going to be South Side regardless. Nobody's decision determines what we've got going on in this locker room," he said. "I feel we have a great group of guys here. We're going to do something special. The White Sox are moving in the right direction. One decision won't dictate our season.

"We're going to keep rolling. Either ride with us or get run over. We know who's on the boat with us and which way we want to sail."

They won't necessarily admit to Machado's decision giving them added hunger, added motivation or an added chip on their collective shoulder. But these White Sox have something they want to prove. And in addition to proving it to fans and observers who are still waiting for 2020, maybe they can prove it to Machado, too.

"He might have," Anderson said when asked if Machado missed the boat by not signing up with the White Sox.

 

[SonofaRoache]

5 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

https://sports.yahoo.com/story-spring-manny-machados-decision-220636217.html

And here comes the “chip on their shoulders” puff piece...if some choose to feel more optimistic.

 

Does Machado's decision give current White Sox a chip on the shoulder?

White Sox players were pretty committed to one message on Machado throughout the offseason: It'd be great if Machado came to the South Side, but if he doesn't, no big deal.

Not exactly the same way White Sox fans feel right now.

But these players have spoken for the last couple weeks about how much faith they have in the current roster - and how much urgency might be seeping in. They've heard about the future for a long time and think maybe it's time to start talking about the present, too.

"I'm sick of losing," Lucas Giolito said.

"There's a point in time where it's s**t for get off the pot," Carlos Rodon said.

And Tim Anderson has been leading the charge. He was the most vocal during the White Sox pursuit of Machado, defensive and adamant about his desire to remain the team's starting shortstop. In the wake of Machado's decision, he stood up for his group.

"We're going to be South Side regardless. Nobody's decision determines what we've got going on in this locker room," he said. "I feel we have a great group of guys here. We're going to do something special. The White Sox are moving in the right direction. One decision won't dictate our season.

"We're going to keep rolling. Either ride with us or get run over. We know who's on the boat with us and which way we want to sail."

They won't necessarily admit to Machado's decision giving them added hunger, added motivation or an added chip on their collective shoulder. But these White Sox have something they want to prove. And in addition to proving it to fans and observers who are still waiting for 2020, maybe they can prove it to Machado, too.

"He might have," Anderson said when asked if Machado missed the boat by not signing up with the White Sox.

 

The worst pitcher in baseball last, a pitcher who can't stay healthy, and a replacement level shortstop with talent but no use for it. Oh happy day.