Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 gotta love it when we get positive press ................. Paul Ladewski/Commentary True Sox fans know this too shall pass Thursday, April 3, 2003 As a professional sportswriter, I am required by law to be a fair and impartial observer and consume at least one complimentary ballpark meal per game. I did just fine until somebody threw out the first pitch the other day. Because does anybody deserve to be in a victory parade more than White Sox fans? Sure, there are good sports all over town. There are no more loyal and passionate fans than Bears fans. Seen all the empty seats at the United Center lately? Proves that no fans are smarter than Blackhawks fans. And nobody but nobody enjoys a Big 'n Tasty promotion more than Bulls backers these nights. But Sox supporters? I swear, if there's a baseball god, then every person will get two years taken off his purgatory time for every season he bleeds silver and black. Sox fans have survived the 1919 Black Sox, the mother-in-law of all baseball scandals, not to mention players in uniform shorts, at least one heartbreaker of a season every decade, Ron LeFlore in center field, Ken Harrelson in the front office, Albert Belle in the clubhouse, The White Flag Sale and Ken Harrelson in the broadcast booth. Now they're expected to fill a ballpark renamed U.S. Cellular Field. Honey, how 'bout we spend a night in The Cell? What does a Sox fan get for his troubles? A Frank Thomas-size inferiority complex, that's what. I mean, can you blame them? The Hosers haven't held their own in this town. They've dominated it. In the last 56 seasons, the Sox had a better record than the Cubs in 42 of them. Yet to hear too many finger-kissin'-, chest-thumpin'-loving locals tell it, they might as well be the Toledo Mud Hens just the same. Along the way, Sox fans have been stuck with the reputation as a passive bunch. Oh, really? Bet you didn't know the Cubs outdrew them by all of 1,500 per game in the last 56 seasons, did you? Or that much of the difference took place after broadcaster Harry Caray turned Wrigley Field into the world's largest outdoor beer garden? You see, on the South Side, it's Just Win, Baby. On the North Side, it's Just Show up, Pleeeze. It says here Sox fans are the best fans in the city. All one has to do is eavesdrop on a conversation at The Cell to understand why ... Joe: Know what peeves me? That Billy Pierce didn't start a game in the '59 World Series. Bob: Yeah, there was something personal between him and the manager. You know, Al Lopez. Joe: Could have turned the whole dang series around. Bob: Yeah, and we thought Terry Bevington was bad! Eight miles to the north ... Maurice: Know where I can get a NASDAQ update around this place? William III: Sorry, I've never been to a ballgame before. Maurice: Hey, beer guy! Two over here! (Cellular phones ring in background). William III: By the way, who are the Cubs playing today? Maurice: The Seattle Seahawks. I mean, even mentally challenged Sox fans are better than those on the other side of town. When the two dim bulbs ambushed a first-base coach at Comiskey Park last season, at least they picked out a member of the other team. But the people up north just don't get it. Take the time one psycho attacked pitcher Randy Myers on the mound. Yo, Cubs fans, the players in the blue unis with the "C" on their caps are your guys! (Granted, this may be a slight generalization on my part. Actually, there are some serious Cubs fans out there. I'm proud to say I know all three of them.) At any rate, something tells me this could be a season unlike any of the last 85 for Sox fans. Yeah, I know, I'm on drugs. I have zits for brains. Now check out the AL Central Division. Minnesota was a warm-and-fuzzy story last summer, but let's see the Twins do it without smoke and mirrors for once. As for the rest of the Central, one word comes to mind. Alpo. The other AL contenders have issues as well. Anybody who believes the Angels will repeat is California dreamin'. Oakland has a deck full of aces, but the A's always seem to get F's in big games. New York still has all that talent and all that green. Except the Yankees also have supersaver Mariano Rivera on the disabled list, not to mention Derek Jeter with his shoulder in a sling for the next 4-6 weeks. OK, George Steinbrenner, buy somebody to replace them. After what took place through the first two games of the season, Sox fans should like their chances even more. While a 15-2 rout at New York put the Cubs in position for a big fall, 3-0 and 5-4 losses at Kansas City left Sox fans to question everything from their manager to their offense. On the South Side, it's called a perfect start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 That is a great article. I posted a link to that in one of the threads a few days ago. It's unusual to see pro-Sox/Soxfans and anti-Cub/Cubfan press coming from the Chicago area media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 That is a great article. I posted a link to that in one of the threads a few days ago. It's unusual to see pro-Sox/Soxfans and anti-Cub/Cubfan press coming from the Chicago area media. well im sorry for being a repeat.. i must have missed it......didnt mean to steal your thunder here yas............my bad...........im just catching up on my news readings...... i kinda slack on them when the season starts.. ive got to pay more attention to baseball and going to the games instead of reading about them..........lol........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 That is a great article. I posted a link to that in one of the threads a few days ago. It's unusual to see pro-Sox/Soxfans and anti-Cub/Cubfan press coming from the Chicago area media. well im sorry for being a repeat.. i must have missed it......didnt mean to steal your thunder here yas............my bad...........im just catching up on my news readings...... i kinda slack on them when the season starts.. ive got to pay more attention to baseball and going to the games instead of reading about them..........lol........... Hell Darlin', I wasn't b****in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 That is a great article. I posted a link to that in one of the threads a few days ago. It's unusual to see pro-Sox/Soxfans and anti-Cub/Cubfan press coming from the Chicago area media. well im sorry for being a repeat.. i must have missed it......didnt mean to steal your thunder here yas............my bad...........im just catching up on my news readings...... i kinda slack on them when the season starts.. ive got to pay more attention to baseball and going to the games instead of reading about them..........lol........... Hell Darlin', I wasn't b****in. hon i know you werent ... i just feel bad now cause i wasnt paying attention to well................one thing i hate to do is be a repeat............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSOX45 Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 gotta love it when we get positive press ................. Paul Ladewski/Commentary True Sox fans know this too shall pass Thursday, April 3, 2003 As a professional sportswriter, I am required by law to be a fair and impartial observer and consume at least one complimentary ballpark meal per game. I did just fine until somebody threw out the first pitch the other day. Because does anybody deserve to be in a victory parade more than White Sox fans? Sure, there are good sports all over town. There are no more loyal and passionate fans than Bears fans. Seen all the empty seats at the United Center lately? Proves that no fans are smarter than Blackhawks fans. And nobody but nobody enjoys a Big 'n Tasty promotion more than Bulls backers these nights. But Sox supporters? I swear, if there's a baseball god, then every person will get two years taken off his purgatory time for every season he bleeds silver and black. Sox fans have survived the 1919 Black Sox, the mother-in-law of all baseball scandals, not to mention players in uniform shorts, at least one heartbreaker of a season every decade, Ron LeFlore in center field, Ken Harrelson in the front office, Albert Belle in the clubhouse, The White Flag Sale and Ken Harrelson in the broadcast booth. Now they're expected to fill a ballpark renamed U.S. Cellular Field. Honey, how 'bout we spend a night in The Cell? What does a Sox fan get for his troubles? A Frank Thomas-size inferiority complex, that's what. I mean, can you blame them? The Hosers haven't held their own in this town. They've dominated it. In the last 56 seasons, the Sox had a better record than the Cubs in 42 of them. Yet to hear too many finger-kissin'-, chest-thumpin'-loving locals tell it, they might as well be the Toledo Mud Hens just the same. Along the way, Sox fans have been stuck with the reputation as a passive bunch. Oh, really? Bet you didn't know the Cubs outdrew them by all of 1,500 per game in the last 56 seasons, did you? Or that much of the difference took place after broadcaster Harry Caray turned Wrigley Field into the world's largest outdoor beer garden? You see, on the South Side, it's Just Win, Baby. On the North Side, it's Just Show up, Pleeeze. It says here Sox fans are the best fans in the city. All one has to do is eavesdrop on a conversation at The Cell to understand why ... Joe: Know what peeves me? That Billy Pierce didn't start a game in the '59 World Series. Bob: Yeah, there was something personal between him and the manager. You know, Al Lopez. Joe: Could have turned the whole dang series around. Bob: Yeah, and we thought Terry Bevington was bad! Eight miles to the north ... Maurice: Know where I can get a NASDAQ update around this place? William III: Sorry, I've never been to a ballgame before. Maurice: Hey, beer guy! Two over here! (Cellular phones ring in background). William III: By the way, who are the Cubs playing today? Maurice: The Seattle Seahawks. I mean, even mentally challenged Sox fans are better than those on the other side of town. When the two dim bulbs ambushed a first-base coach at Comiskey Park last season, at least they picked out a member of the other team. But the people up north just don't get it. Take the time one psycho attacked pitcher Randy Myers on the mound. Yo, Cubs fans, the players in the blue unis with the "C" on their caps are your guys! (Granted, this may be a slight generalization on my part. Actually, there are some serious Cubs fans out there. I'm proud to say I know all three of them.) At any rate, something tells me this could be a season unlike any of the last 85 for Sox fans. Yeah, I know, I'm on drugs. I have zits for brains. Now check out the AL Central Division. Minnesota was a warm-and-fuzzy story last summer, but let's see the Twins do it without smoke and mirrors for once. As for the rest of the Central, one word comes to mind. Alpo. The other AL contenders have issues as well. Anybody who believes the Angels will repeat is California dreamin'. Oakland has a deck full of aces, but the A's always seem to get F's in big games. New York still has all that talent and all that green. Except the Yankees also have supersaver Mariano Rivera on the disabled list, not to mention Derek Jeter with his shoulder in a sling for the next 4-6 weeks. OK, George Steinbrenner, buy somebody to replace them. After what took place through the first two games of the season, Sox fans should like their chances even more. While a 15-2 rout at New York put the Cubs in position for a big fall, 3-0 and 5-4 losses at Kansas City left Sox fans to question everything from their manager to their offense. On the South Side, it's called a perfect start. I found the URL HSC. Thanks for posting this wonderful article!! This goes into my archives!! CWSOX45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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