southsider2k5 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Hey gang, we have a final draft done of the letter we are sending to Brooks and his bosses with the Sox. All we need are the rest of the names of people who want to be included in it. If you would like to be included PM either me or Heads with your full real name (don't worry, Mike Hunt has already signed it). So far we have about 30ish people. Please try to get these in by the end of the weekend, as we would like to send it out Monday or so. Thanks, Southsider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I was wondering if you guys were going to post the names of the people that you do have. Or contact those people in order to notify them that you have successfully recieved their name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 19, 2005 -> 08:52 PM) Hey gang, we have a final draft done of the letter we are sending to Brooks and his bosses with the Sox. All we need are the rest of the names of people who want to be included in it. If you would like to be included PM either me or Heads with your full real name (don't worry, Mike Hunt has already signed it). So far we have about 30ish people. Please try to get these in by the end of the weekend, as we would like to send it out Monday or so. Thanks, Southsider Throw me in on this deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 19, 2005 -> 07:54 PM) I was wondering if you guys were going to post the names of the people that you do have. Or contact those people in order to notify them that you have successfully recieved their name. Yeah, that would be a good idea just so we know that you recieved our pm's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I suppose we can do that, as people wouldn't know whose names are who. I dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 We aren't posting anyones names out of privacy respect. Me and Alex are the only ones who have them. And all of the names Alex has, I don't know who their screen names are even. Pretty much if you PMed me or Heads, the names are on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 QUOTE(Heads22 @ May 19, 2005 -> 07:57 PM) I suppose we can do that, as people wouldn't know whose names are who. I dunno. Well, I pm'ed you, did you get my pm?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ May 19, 2005 -> 08:57 PM) Well, I pm'ed you, did you get my pm?? Sure did, Rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesoxfan56 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 heads did u get mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 QUOTE(Whitesoxfan56 @ May 19, 2005 -> 09:48 PM) heads did u get mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesoxfan56 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 awesome thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 19, 2005 -> 08:52 PM) Hey gang, we have a final draft done of the letter we are sending to Brooks and his bosses with the Sox. All we need are the rest of the names of people who want to be included in it. If you would like to be included PM either me or Heads with your full real name (don't worry, Mike Hunt has already signed it). So far we have about 30ish people. Please try to get these in by the end of the weekend, as we would like to send it out Monday or so. Thanks, Southsider OK, so I might be completely clueless, but what is this letter about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Are you going to post the draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 Text of the letter. We are still in the editing stages, so if something looks wrong, please let me know. Also thanks to everyone new who sent in names, and if you have not and would still like to, I will take names for the rest of the weekend. May 19, 2005 Mr. Brooks Boyer Chicago White Sox 333 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60616 Dear Mr. Boyer We would like to present you with this letter as a bit of thanks from a group of devoted Sox fans. What you have done for White Sox baseball stretches creativity and caring to its limits. Your work is evident everywhere a Sox fan looks. Fans clutched to the new “Sox Pride” moniker. It seemed cool once again to be a Sox fan, maybe even a bit rebellious against the rivals to the north. Running an online message board affiliated with the White Sox is no small task, as new members register every single day to follow their favorite team, with new fans popping up in far away places such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Comments are made on television programs such as Baseball Tonight that the White Sox have a horrible following. We digress. No group of more passionate fans can be found in baseball, and at Soxtalk, we’d like to think that we embody that passion. It’s quite evident that you do too. We came up with the idea for this letter as a way to show you our respect. Not many baseball marketing gurus, we can imagine, would have their moves followed like your promotions have been recently. Positive comments show up all over the forums applauding your work to not only bring passionate Sox fans to U. S. Cellular, but to reach out to new fans with breakthroughs like the new Spanish coverage of the Sox. It is somewhat surreal these days to find an executive in sports, or anyone, for that matter, that goes to the extent that you do to help and support Sox fans. You respond to e-mails, listen and fulfill requests and generally carry yourself as any Sox fan would-proud of their team to no end, and among the most knowledgeable in baseball. It really seems that “Sox Pride” is spreading like wildfire. Jerseys with Buehrle and Thomas on the back are more and more common. As Sox fans, we love to show our support for our franchise and the best players who have donned the silver and black. Of course, the team’s record is no small coincidence. In closing, this letter is not nearly enough to thank you. We were not really sure if you personally get feedback on your ideas. However, when the idea for this letter was proposed, there was unanimous feedback. Here’s some of the comments about you: “Brooks has been awesome ever since he got the job.” “We, the general Sox fan, think that the job being done is outstanding.” “He does so much for us...This is the least we can do!!” “I'm not usually all gung ho about something like this, but Brooks really seems to have a feel for what being a Sox fan is all about and has had many great ideas that speak directly to Sox fans. So, count me in. He's doing an ass-kicking job.” “Brooks has been all that and a bag of chips since taking over.” “Every idea he has is pretty much gold in my book. “I'm in!! Brooks has been a godsend....” “I'm in. I love how available they are. I e-mailed asking for ticket donations for a fundraiser, and received two responses within a couple of hours. I don't think any professional organization is this fan-friendly.” “Great idea. I'd definitely like to be involved.” “Brooks is doing an amazing job for the Sox. Count me in for anything that is Pro-Brooks.” It’s cool to be a Sox fan. You helped remind some old fans of this and showed a whole lot of new fans that the Sox way is the only way. Your work is unbelievable. Just remember that the fans are always out here, willing to help you as you have helped us so much. It’s the least we can do. Sincerely Members of Soxtalk.com [names below] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Oh man. That is awesome. Kudos to whoever composed that letter to Brooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ May 20, 2005 -> 01:22 PM) Oh man. That is awesome. Kudos to whoever composed that letter to Brooks. No thanks, I'm not a big fan of those candy bars. I wanted to keep myself busy yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Ya, Alex, that was very very well written. And you know it kills me to tell you that Awesome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Where it says "we digress", shouldn't that say "we disagree" about the Sox not having a devoted following? Minor nitpicking aside, that is a nice little note to Brooks. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 QUOTE(The Critic @ May 20, 2005 -> 02:54 PM) Where it says "we digress", shouldn't that say "we disagree" about the Sox not having a devoted following? Minor nitpicking aside, that is a nice little note to Brooks. Good job. That's why you're the critic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Make sure you post Brooks' response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Capitalize the "G" in Godsend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 (edited) Dont forget Egypt. Edited May 21, 2005 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 QUOTE(CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 21, 2005 -> 04:46 PM) Dont forget Egypt. You forgot Poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I got chills while reading that.. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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