TBrown54 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On MLB's main page, there is no headline for Eloy's monster game last night. Although he was upstaged by Hunter Renfroe's 3 HRs and big SD rally, there are still about 15 headlines with links and still no Eloy. Granted there is local media bias in favor of Cubs (with justification) but I never knew bias extended to MLB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrown54 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) This should have been Eloy and Gio 10-1 did not make the cut. Add Lucas to the mix and it's outrageous. Maybe MLB does not like upstarts pounding on one of their most visible franchises. Edited June 15, 2019 by TBrown54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Eloy's bunting skills are pathetic. He needs more seasoning in the DSL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Is the front page of mlb.com like really influential or something? Who cares. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrown54 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, bmags said: Is the front page of mlb.com like really influential or something? Who cares. Well, MLB could be laying foundation to ensure Verlander -- established star with supermodel spouse -- gets nod over upstart Giolito to start ASG. And furthermore, I am starting rumors that foreign governments may be involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Bias in the press. Who knew. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrad Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, TBrown54 said: On MLB's main page, there is no headline for Eloy's monster game last night. Although he was upstaged by Hunter Renfroe's 3 HRs and big SD rally, there are still about 15 headlines with links and still no Eloy. Granted there is local media bias in favor of Cubs (with justification) but I never knew bias extended to MLB! The White sox are 31st out of 30 teams in notoriety in the mlb, the organizantion has done a poor job of selling their product, they are a sears store on Michigan ave. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Fan In Husker Land Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 MLB Network had a lot on both Eloy and Gio. They went on about Gio putting himself in line to start the ASG, with I believe Plesac saying he’s been the best pitcher in MLB the last 2 months. They even went on about Gio’s change, which Plesac said was the best in the game currently, he called it a Bugs Bunny pitch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 There's a lot of hot takes in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 2 hours ago, TBrown54 said: Well, MLB could be laying foundation to ensure Verlander -- established star with supermodel spouse -- gets nod over upstart Giolito to start ASG. And furthermore, I am starting rumors that foreign governments may be involved. The guy with the career resume gets the nod but Gio could be the next guy in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 51 minutes ago, Sox Fan In Husker Land said: MLB Network had a lot on both Eloy and Gio. They went on about Gio putting himself in line to start the ASG, with I believe Plesac saying he’s been the best pitcher in MLB the last 2 months. They even went on about Gio’s change, which Plesac said was the best in the game currently, he called it a Bugs Bunny pitch. Okay but what about the front page of when I type in www.mlb.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Sports is entertainment. Sports "journalists" have no obligation to be objective. Sports journalism is a business. The White Sox don't have many fans, thus making them bad for business. Accept it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 2 hours ago, pcq said: The guy with the career resume gets the nod but Gio could be the next guy in. Is Verlander juicing? Dude is having.m a career year at 36. I don't know how he's still going so strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 It's like all the stereotypes about White Sox fans are true. Who cares? We won. We're .500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 6 hours ago, TBrown54 said: On MLB's main page, there is no headline for Eloy's monster game last night. Although he was upstaged by Hunter Renfroe's 3 HRs and big SD rally, there are still about 15 headlines with links and still no Eloy. Granted there is local media bias in favor of Cubs (with justification) but I never knew bias extended to MLB! It's barely mentioned or celebrated on this site too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Let's give them the benefit of the doubt and assume somebody just missed it this time. Probably had the weekend crew working on a Friday night. Eloy's six RBI's can't be ignored, had to be a mistake or something overlooked via human error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrown54 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, greg775 said: Let's give them the benefit of the doubt and assume somebody just missed it this time. Probably had the weekend crew working on a Friday night. Eloy's six RBI's can't be ignored, had to be a mistake or something overlooked via human error. That could be. On the other hand, this could be far worse than previously imagined: meddling by our number one adversary. What if something crazy happens next week, like the taps for draft Old Styles mysteriously malfunction when the customer is wearing Sox Eloy 74 jersey. As famously exclaimed by Colonel Saito: "This is war! This is not a game of cricket!" Edited June 15, 2019 by TBrown54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 MLB cant market their game, this should not be a surprise to anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 22 hours ago, Eloy Jiménez said: It's like all the stereotypes about White Sox fans are true. Who cares? We won. We're .500. I don't know about you but playing second fiddle to the Cubs I do not like and part of changing that culture is producing talent and winning. National recognition is one piece of the puzzle in changing that. The OP is right. Usually the 1st pitcher to win 10 games while also in the middle of a personal renaissance and tremendous hot streak with a budding superstar HR hitter who had a big day is something MLB likes. MLB stories are like advertising for the game. MLB usually does a better job of advertising the games young stars. The casual and die hard fans go there to vote for All Stars and stay up on the latest trending players. During the World Series in 2005 the Sox had no superstars and there wasn't really much fanfare about that particular WS . It just wasn't a sexy match up . So yes I want the Sox to be a sexy team drawing headlines around the globe like other teams do. If Houston can do it so can the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) 59 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I don't know about you but playing second fiddle to the Cubs I do not like and part of changing that culture is producing talent and winning. National recognition is one piece of the puzzle in changing that. The OP is right. Usually the 1st pitcher to win 10 games while also in the middle of a personal renaissance and tremendous hot streak with a budding superstar HR hitter who had a big day is something MLB likes. MLB stories are like advertising for the game. MLB usually does a better job of advertising the games young stars. The casual and die hard fans go there to vote for All Stars and stay up on the latest trending players. During the World Series in 2005 the Sox had no superstars and there wasn't really much fanfare about that particular WS . It just wasn't a sexy match up . So yes I want the Sox to be a sexy team drawing headlines around the globe like other teams do. If Houston can do it so can the Sox. National recognition comes with high stakes victories and postseason appearances. You know who got a boatload of national recognition? The 2006 White Sox. Why? Because they took the World Series 2005 team and added Jim Thome and started the season on a tear. You win and you get recognition. in the MLB, that means continuous playoff appearances. Edited June 16, 2019 by Eloy Jiménez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, Eloy Jiménez said: National recognition comes with high stakes victories and postseason appearances. You know who got a boatload of national recognition? The 2006 White Sox. Why? Because they took the World Series 2005 team and added Jim Thome and started the season on a tear. You win and you get recognition. in the MLB, that means continuous playoff appearances. I already said I recognize winning is a piece of the puzzle, It also come when you have individual young players doing great. Trout , Soto , Harper, Guerrero Jr, Acuna are young guns who have't done much winning but have garnered a lot of national attention. I realize it's no big deal but the more national recognition you get on a consistent basis and the more young studs you have that results in a winning team gets you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 On 6/15/2019 at 11:55 AM, ron883 said: Is Verlander juicing? Dude is having.m a career year at 36. I don't know how he's still going so strong. He actually credits Kate Upton for turning his life and career around. Kate with the big b--ucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Eloy made the cut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, Eloy Jiménez said: Eloy made the cut Where the **** is Eloy in your sig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, soxfan49 said: Where the **** is Eloy in your sig? Sig predates the name change. I'm working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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