southsider2k5 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:03 PM) My Q... Is Bobby getting honored this year too? They are doing an all you can drink eat buffet in his honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:02 PM) AJ has to be in there. Everyone loved him that year. Pods too. True on both of those. It'd actually be interesting to see how this boards top 5 from that season would compare to the general fan base because it'd be quite the difference that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:06 PM) True on both of those. It'd actually be interesting to see how this boards top 5 from that season would compare to the general fan base because it'd be quite the difference that's for sure. I smell a poll brewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ May 20, 2011 -> 08:03 PM) My Q... Is Bobby getting honored this year too? Maybe after he gets out of the hospital (injured list you know) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I injured my list once. Painful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Iwritecode @ May 20, 2011 -> 02:59 PM) Crede was still with the Sox in 06, 07 and 08. He just happened to go to a division rival that they play every year. They honored him when he made his first start as an opposing player. This is the first time Garland will make a start at US Cellular field as an opposing player. Same with Uribe. Yes, and as I said, that is the reason it is so awkward. It was cool to do it for Crede and Frank because they returned the following season to Comiskey. With these guys, it has been years. It's like, just let it go. The s*** was six years ago. Edited May 20, 2011 by Milkman delivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 For what it's worth, Uribe and Iguchi were my favorite players from that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I think it's more of a gesture to Garland and Uribe than it is the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I like the idea to recognize these two guys. Uribe is definitely someone who seems to be more popular with Sox fans now than when he was actually on the Sox. It doesn't hurt anyone to do this, and it's not like we're recognizing Timo or Luiz Viczaino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ May 20, 2011 -> 04:21 PM) I like the idea to recognize these two guys. Uribe is definitely someone who seems to be more popular with Sox fans now than when he was actually on the Sox. It doesn't hurt anyone to do this, and it's not like we're recognizing Timo or Luiz Viczaino. C'mon Timo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I feel short changed that Ozuna was never recognized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:16 PM) Yes, and as I said, that is the reason it is so awkward. It was cool to do it for Peavy and Frank because they returned the following season to Comiskey. With these guys, it has been years. It's like, just let it go. The s*** was six years ago. Wait, Peavy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:21 PM) I like the idea to recognize these two guys. Uribe is definitely someone who seems to be more popular with Sox fans now than when he was actually on the Sox. It doesn't hurt anyone to do this, and it's not like we're recognizing Timo or Luiz Viczaino. There was A LOT of Uribe hate on Soxtalk for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 20, 2011 -> 04:26 PM) There was A LOT of Uribe hate on Soxtalk for sure. There was a lot of Garland hate for a while too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 20, 2011 -> 02:40 PM) Here's my thought on this. We hear so much about the player relations problems when the happen. They get made into some huge controversy when they happen, and spun into this idea that no one will ever want to play here. The reality is this is just an example of the organization going out of its way to recognize successful former-employees. I think it is a great idea. Great point which I had not considered. Moves me a little away from no bid deal and dumb to no big idea and maybe not dumb, but not genius either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:27 PM) There was a lot of Garland hate for a while too. Ah yes, the old Judy Garland days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Why not? How often do the White Sox honor former players from championship teams of past? Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) This would be like the Yankees honoring Scott Brosius and Hideki Irabu from the '99 team. It's just a reminder to me of how terrible the history of the White Sox is where we have to honor Juan Uribe and Jon Garland. Edited May 20, 2011 by BigSqwert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) I don't mind honoring these guys, but I think it's ridiculous that Jerry Reinsdorf told Juan Pierre to honor Scott Podsednik all season by getting caught stealing and picked off twice a week. Edited May 20, 2011 by fathom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:43 PM) I don't mind honoring these guys, but I think it's ridiculous that Jerry Reinsdorf told Juan Pierre to honor Scott Podsednik all season by getting caught stealing and picked off twice a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:16 PM) Yes, and as I said, that is the reason it is so awkward. It was cool to do it for Peavy and Frank because they returned the following season to Comiskey. With these guys, it has been years. It's like, just let it go. The s*** was six years ago. I'm sure they would've done it sooner if they could've but that's MLB's unbalanced schedule for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:36 PM) This would be like the Yankees honoring Scott Brosius and Hideki Irabu from the '99 team. It's just a reminder to me of how terrible the history of the White Sox is where we have to honor Juan Uribe and Jon Garland. Well we're not the Yankees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:43 PM) I don't mind honoring these guys, but I think it's ridiculous that Jerry Reinsdorf told Juan Pierre to honor Scott Podsednik all season by getting caught stealing and picked off twice a week. fathom is so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Anyway when they honored Crede all they really did was play a montage before the game even started. He was on the field stretching when they did it. Then in his first AB he got a standing O. Then he hit a homerun. <_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 QUOTE (Iwritecode @ May 20, 2011 -> 03:56 PM) Anyway when they honored Crede all they really did was play a montage before the game even started. He was on the field stretching when they did it. Then in his first AB he got a standing O. Then he hit a homerun. <_> Sounds like the same exact scenario as Frank's return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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