chw42 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I hope Tony will be alright. But it makes you wonder if his age and medical conditions are going to take him out of managing. Maybe this can be an out for him and the Sox so he can step away. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, chw42 said: I hope Tony will be alright. But it makes you wonder if his age and medical conditions are going to take him out of managing. Maybe this can be an out for him and the Sox so he can step away. It would be a reasonable out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Split this off from the Fire Tony thread. As infuriating as he is as a manager, I hope he's doing OK. Listening to Fegan talk about Tony after games on the FutureSox podcast really hammered home that these games are just taking a lot out of him. Not saying that as a joke either. These games are stressful to watch. At his age, I can't imagine the strain of these games are taking on his body. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I'll be the cynic and say it - this might be a PR move as much as a health move. Others have mentioned it throughout the season but this may just be laying the groundwork to give Tony an out. Not doubting he may have health issues, just that publicly having him sit out could also be a calculated move to telegraph the off-season separation. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Giving him a soft landing? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Quin said: Split this off from the Fire Tony thread. As infuriating as he is as a manager, I hope he's doing OK. Listening to Fegan talk about Tony after games on the FutureSox podcast really hammered home that these games are just taking a lot out of him. Not saying that as a joke either. These games are stressful to watch. At his age, I can't imagine the strain of these games are taking on his body. Like I said, I've known him and interviewed him multiple times since the early 80's. This is not the same guy I remember as recently as say five years ago. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Yeah this tends to happen when your manager is 80 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Hope he’s ok. Hope he steps away from managing. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Quin said: Split this off from the Fire Tony thread. As infuriating as he is as a manager, I hope he's doing OK. Listening to Fegan talk about Tony after games on the FutureSox podcast really hammered home that these games are just taking a lot out of him. Not saying that as a joke either. These games are stressful to watch. At his age, I can't imagine the strain of these games are taking on his body. This is an important takeaway: it's possible to separate wishing he's no longer with the organization, and also being respectful about the man's health. Genuinely hope he's ok. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said: I'll be the cynic and say it - this might be a PR move as much as a health move. Others have mentioned it throughout the season but this may just be laying the groundwork to give Tony an out. Not doubting he may have health issues, just that publicly having him sit out could also be a calculated move to telegraph the off-season separation. Yeah, I feel like this seems like a way for him to announce that he's stepping away for health reasons. He just met with the media and Hahn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) Precursor to moving upstairs at end of year, with that said I hope Tony is ok. Edited August 31, 2022 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Laying the groundwork for him to step away was the first thing that crossed my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Win one for Tony. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 If he does step down, I hope JR does too. Michael Reinsdorf has done a good job with the Bulls. He took the steps needed to get the team going again, including showing his dads pals the door. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Doc must be a Sox fan. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 This seems a convenient way out all around. I would question some authenticity in all of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Yeah I'm not sure I remember press releases for managers missing one game. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Prayers going out to Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 27 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said: I'll be the cynic and say it - this might be a PR move as much as a health move. Others have mentioned it throughout the season but this may just be laying the groundwork to give Tony an out. Not doubting he may have health issues, just that publicly having him sit out could also be a calculated move to telegraph the off-season separation. I really think you are wrong. I don't think the Sox would go there lying about a guy's health. I know teams lie and politicians lie and all that, but that's bad karma to lie about a guy's health. That said my opinion is Tony is done. Life is too short and we'll be hearing his retirement soon. The team blows, there's lot of pressure on Tony. I feel for him. I know he got that second DUI and is kind of mean and all that, but cmon let's all show compassion. Get well Tony! And I stand my prediction. he's done as a manager. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 36 minutes ago, Quin said: Split this off from the Fire Tony thread. As infuriating as he is as a manager, I hope he's doing OK. Listening to Fegan talk about Tony after games on the FutureSox podcast really hammered home that these games are just taking a lot out of him. Not saying that as a joke either. These games are stressful to watch. At his age, I can't imagine the strain of these games are taking on his body. It's a joke that the Sox subjected him to such a demanding job as well. It's a joke TLR tried to tough it out as well. Lotsa jokes to go around. That said, health is everything and even though he's old I hope he has many good years left for him and his family. Feel better TLR, just don't come back next year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I hope Tony is a-ok health wise. But this is definitely a PR move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, chitownsportsfan said: It's a joke that the Sox subjected him to such a demanding job as well. It's a joke TLR tried to tough it out as well. Lotsa jokes to go around. That said, health is everything and even though he's old I hope he has many good years left for him and his family. Feel better TLR, just don't come back next year. There’s not a person in the world that watched his post game press conferences this year and thought he was a good fit, health wise, for this team. I don’t think this is a PR team, as they wouldn’t have had him meet with the media earlier today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 43 minutes ago, Quin said: Split this off from the Fire Tony thread. As infuriating as he is as a manager, I hope he's doing OK. Listening to Fegan talk about Tony after games on the FutureSox podcast really hammered home that these games are just taking a lot out of him. Not saying that as a joke either. These games are stressful to watch. At his age, I can't imagine the strain of these games are taking on his body. Then he needs to step down. His good buddy should notice this and not be a knucklehead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 32 minutes ago, Soxfest said: Precursor to moving upstairs at end of year, with that said I hope Tony is ok. If he's too sick to manage he's too sick to work in the front office. Just retire and enjoy life away from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, fathom said: There’s not a person in the world that watched his press conferences this year and thought he was a good fit, health wise Preach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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