Jack Parkman Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 This is such a White Sox thing to do. My god. TLR isn't 80 yet, he's 76. Still old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 minute ago, oneofthemikes said: Just what a swagger-filled team of 22 to 25 year-olds really needs, an octagenarian that has openly expressed his disdain for analytics. JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) Hahn "So Tony what do you think of Analytics with regards to developing pitchers." Tony "Well if Analytics is what Dave Duncan calls a two seamer, then I believe in lots of analytics. By the way I tripped over some odd thing on the ground in your bullpen. What in tarnation is a RAPSODO. Is it a speaker?" Hahn "So our department of analytics gives you a scouting report.." Tony "Let me stop you there partner, no accountant with a computer is going to tell me more than my gut. That guy never played a game in his life from what I saw of him." Basically TLR will give guys like gregg a reason to go full mast. Edited October 14, 2020 by southsideirish71 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, Orlando said: People should just accept this as real and stop throwing the smokescreen stuff out there. It’s a defense mechanism. I had to sit here and read that SD and Machado or the Sox low offer we’re smokescreens and he’s definitely coming to Chicago. I had to read that Zack Wheeler’s interest in Philly was a smokescreen. I don’t think there are as many smokescreens in the media as we think. This is the Angels MLB beat writer confirming that they got permission to interview La Russa. If this is a smokescreen, it’s a freaking elaborate one. When do teams NOT give permission? Rare if ever.. no news here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Except for the whole being able to relate to people thing. He relates to people...in an asshole-ish way, and he in turn is hated for it. It's a disdain-hate relationship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 If the White Sox interview Larussa for manager...I want them to also interview the poster from Soxtalk for GM who promises Jerry the interview of his life. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Maybe if TLR is hired, he'll demand that Hawk is brought back to the booth. Then after the first series, he'll hold a press conference and state that he has asked the Sox to dismiss Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, Orlando said: People should just accept this as real and stop throwing the smokescreen stuff out there. It’s a defense mechanism. I had to sit here and read that SD and Machado or the Sox low offer we’re smokescreens and he’s definitely coming to Chicago. I had to read that Zack Wheeler’s interest in Philly was a smokescreen. I don’t think there are as many smokescreens in the media as we think. This is the Angels MLB beat writer confirming that they got permission to interview La Russa. If this is a smokescreen, it’s a freaking elaborate one. 7 minutes ago, Orlando said: And now the Angels Athletic writer. This is more than a smokescreen. Man, they're gonna talk to him, but it's not as if they aren't going to interview anyone else throughout this entire process. Considering the way the team has operated recently by breaking all the stupid White Soxian stereotypes of old, and considering what the Bulls have done as well, I think it's just doing due diligence and getting the opinion of a HOF manager. Nothing more. Go take a walk or something and chill out, it'll be ok lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 minute ago, hogan873 said: Maybe if TLR is hired, he'll demand that Hawk is brought back to the booth. Then after the first series, he'll hold a press conference and state that he has asked the Sox to dismiss Hawk. Can we then also start the year with Grandal as our everyday LF? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/10/14/tony-la-russas-possible-return-to-white-sox-gains-traction/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Morosi is confirming it right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Orlando said: Morosi is confirming it right now Confirming what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: Man, they're gonna talk to him, but it's not as if they aren't going to interview anyone else throughout this entire process. Considering the way the team has operated recently by breaking all the stupid White Soxian stereotypes of old, and considering what the Bulls have done as well, I think it's just doing due diligence and getting the opinion of a HOF manager. Nothing more. Go take a walk or something and chill out, it'll be ok lol. If he’s their first choice and he says he wants it, then I doubt they interview others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just now, fathom said: Confirming what? Pretty much said he asked around that no one in the know has shot it down even off the record and he believes a La Russa hiring is possible. Also said the Sox aren’t looking for a long term manager but one guy who can get them a championship now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Maybe this is just one of those deals where they sign Tony to a one day contract to manage so that he can retire a White Sox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Orlando said: Pretty much said he asked around that no one in the know has shot it down even off the record and he believes a La Russa hiring is possible. Also said the Sox aren’t looking for a long term manager but one guy who can get them a championship now. Sweet, then that means they sign Bauer and Springer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just now, Orlando said: Pretty much said he asked around that no one in the know has shot it down even off the record and he believes a La Russa hiring is possible. Also said the Sox aren’t looking for a long term manager but one guy who can get them a championship now. Also gave it a 30% chance to actually happen and says they wouldn’t have asked for a meeting if it’s not real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiHawks10 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I really fucking hope there's no truth to this LaRussa shit. If they hire him, it just might drive me to do something stupid and crazy, like become a Cubs fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagahRagah Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Orlando said: Pretty much said he asked around that no one in the know has shot it down even off the record and he believes a La Russa hiring is possible. Also said the Sox aren’t looking for a long term manager but one guy who can get them a championship now. That would be such a ridiculous mindset, and would make it obvious we're still bush league. The idea is to want to get FA to actually want to sign with us (as opposed to signing someone's friends in hope he'll sign on a discount). Edited October 14, 2020 by KonerkoFan1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I have no doubt that the Sox have reached out. I do have strong doubt that he will be the choice. When was the last time the Sox fed Nightengale something that actually ended up becoming true? Reaching out for an interview does not equate to intention to hire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Monday....Sox get rid of Renteria and Cooper.... I wonder who is this team? Wednesday....Sox get permission to interview Tony Larussa....oh there they are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesterday333 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 minute ago, wegner said: Monday....Sox get rid of Renteria and Cooper.... I wonder who is this team? Wednesday....Sox get permission to interview Tony Larussa....oh there they are. Sad but true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, SouthWallace said: I have no doubt that the Sox have reached out. I do have strong doubt that he will be the choice. When was the last time the Sox fed Nightengale something that actually ended up becoming true? Reaching out for an interview does not equate to intention to hire. They fed him they wanted to interview him, and no one else had that info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, SouthWallace said: I have no doubt that the Sox have reached out. I do have strong doubt that he will be the choice. When was the last time the Sox fed Nightengale something that actually ended up becoming true? Reaching out for an interview does not equate to intention to hire. What is the gameplan here then. Why use TLR as a smokescreen. There are plenty of other options they could interview to get that process going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Damn this is some good popcorn. Also La Russa is only 8 years younger than JR lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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