Balta1701 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 05:54 PM) 1-2 sentence authoritative assertions are cool. Yes they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I do agree with one major point. If Dunn and Rios continue to perform the way they did in 2011 and you hear more boos than cheers from fans at home games, something's gotta give with those contracts. They're going to have to do another Silva/M.Bradley type move to get them out of Dodge. Of course, if those two aren't around to kick around, Ventura'a a first-year manager and gets a free pass (more or less), that target really is pasted on KW's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 05:00 PM) I do agree with one major point. If Dunn and Rios continue to perform the way they did in 2011 and you hear more boos than cheers from fans at home games, something's gotta give with those contracts. They're going to have to do another Silva/M.Bradley type move to get them out of Dodge. Of course, if those two aren't around to kick around, Ventura'a a first-year manager and gets a free pass (more or less), that target really is pasted on KW's back. No way you can sell the fan base on the same GM who missed as badly on Dunn and Rios doing the rebuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 03:38 PM) Wrong. The only reason he's still here is the Sox believe he is a $65M starter. Um Duh. Why else would they offer it to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 03:42 PM) If the White Sox are bad again in 2012 there is a talent evaluation problem with this organization that will be addressed. Anything that you can blame on Kenny Williams is good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 07:23 PM) Anything that you can blame on Kenny Williams is good for you. Except for the fact that the last manager got another chance in 2011 after already having quit on the franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosen...,2483486.column I'd rather watch Peavy than listen to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 10:54 PM) 1-2 sentence authoritative assertions are cool. If only they could be written in Greg-esque style, that's the only thing holding back their true potency. I don't mind the notoriety, but I'm trying to figure out why so many people mention my posts on here. It's either a.) people are curious if I'll ever start agreeing with the majority, which is deemed the correct position on all matters White Sox. or b.) for some reason my posts stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (greg775 @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 09:32 PM) I don't mind the notoriety, but I'm trying to figure out why so many people mention my posts on here. It's either a.) people are curious if I'll ever start agreeing with the majority, which is deemed the correct position on all matters White Sox. or b.) for some reason my posts stand out. I'll respond with something another poster wrote to me. In fact, being kidded and chided and called out has caused me to rething my posting style A LITTLE over time, lol. This was from 2009. So you're not the only one here, Marty34 and VictoryMC, dick allen on Greg Walker or financial conspiracies, J4L has had his share of detractors through the years, etc. Good to see you're still posting. You catch a lot of s*** from people here -- more than I'm used to seeing, and perhaps have ever seen -- and it's just people massaging their ego. Good to see it hasn't gotten to you. As a fellow English major (and aspiring writer) I know exactly how easy it is to write a thousand words and drift off the point here and there. Most of the people here couldn't write a thousand words if they had a gun to their head. So, keep at it, even if it means I write another long post that makes no sense and suggests Alexei should play catcher to parody your style. After all, if anything, that just means you're doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpd9189 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Actions speak louder than words, Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 09:18 PM) I'll respond with something another poster wrote to me. In fact, being kidded and chided and called out has caused me to rething my posting style A LITTLE over time, lol. This was from 2009. So you're not the only one here, Marty34 and VictoryMC, dick allen on Greg Walker or financial conspiracies, J4L has had his share of detractors through the years, etc. Good to see you're still posting. You catch a lot of s*** from people here -- more than I'm used to seeing, and perhaps have ever seen -- and it's just people massaging their ego. Good to see it hasn't gotten to you. As a fellow English major (and aspiring writer) I know exactly how easy it is to write a thousand words and drift off the point here and there. Most of the people here couldn't write a thousand words if they had a gun to their head. So, keep at it, even if it means I write another long post that makes no sense and suggests Alexei should play catcher to parody your style. After all, if anything, that just means you're doing something right. The thing is greg went from being a minority to a caricature of himself after Ozzie's firing. And I do really like greg, maybe it's just the fact that my brother is greg in real life that it annoys me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 13, 2012 -> 07:30 PM) The thing is greg went from being a minority to a caricature of himself after Ozzie's firing. And I do really like greg, maybe it's just the fact that my brother is greg in real life that it annoys me. You guys are nuts about the caricature thing. I stand up for Ozzie and all my favorites when they get blasted on here. I rarely if ever bring them up, but yes I respond when my faves are attacked. I do bring up Kenny, Peavy, Rios and Dunn on my own a lot cause they all piss me off at times. Edited February 14, 2012 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 13, 2012 -> 12:30 PM) The thing is greg went from being a minority to a caricature of himself after Ozzie's firing. And I do really like greg, maybe it's just the fact that my brother is greg in real life that it annoys me. Ozzie wasn't fired. He was traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 QUOTE (YASNY @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 11:58 AM) Ozzie wasn't fired. He was traded. After he asked to be traded... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 01:18 PM) After he asked to be traded... "asked" isn't exactly strong enough. "Threatened to resign after tampering by another MLB team" is probably more accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 12:23 PM) "asked" isn't exactly strong enough. "Threatened to resign after tampering by another MLB team" is probably more accurate. Yeah, JR pretty much said he didn't even have the common decency to resign or ask for a trade. He just kinda cried about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 12:37 PM) Yeah, JR pretty much said he didn't even have the common decency to resign or ask for a trade. He just kinda cried about it. I'm glad they traded him. At least they got something for him. One thing for certain, Ozzie's time in Chicago had run it's course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (YASNY @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 07:23 PM) I'm glad they traded him. At least they got something for him. One thing for certain, Ozzie's time in Chicago had run it's course. Not flaming but in discussing posts on this board ... after reading this, this is where I go off about how great Ozzie is and stand up for him and everybody says, 'give it a rest' when I'd just be responding you guys bringing up the old topic of Ozzie again. It goes both ways. Edited February 14, 2012 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 QUOTE (greg775 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 02:05 PM) Not flaming but in discussing posts on this board ... after reading this, this is where I go off about how great Ozzie is and stand up for him and everybody says, 'give it a rest' when I'd just be responding you guys bringing up the old topic of Ozzie again. It goes both ways. I was one of most ardent Ozzie supporters around here, but even I saw it was time for a change. That is not flaming Ozzie, it was just time for both Ozzie and the Sox to move. I believe in 2025, the 20th anniversary of the '05 title, that Ozzie will receive a standing ovation when they honor that team at the Cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 QUOTE (YASNY @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 08:48 PM) I was one of most ardent Ozzie supporters around here, but even I saw it was time for a change. That is not flaming Ozzie, it was just time for both Ozzie and the Sox to move. I believe in 2025, the 20th anniversary of the '05 title, that Ozzie will receive a standing ovation when they honor that team at the Cell. Makes sense. It's not fair, though, that Ozzie gets this talented team in Florida that acquired a bunch and Robin (and we fans) is left with this rotten team on the South Side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 QUOTE (greg775 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 09:29 PM) Makes sense. It's not fair, though, that Ozzie gets this talented team in Florida that acquired a bunch and Robin (and we fans) is left with this rotten team on the South Side. The Sox will have more wins than the Marlins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 QUOTE (ptatc @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 08:08 PM) The Sox will have more wins than the Marlins. From your fingers to the baseball gods inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 QUOTE (ptatc @ Feb 15, 2012 -> 05:08 AM) The Sox will have more wins than the Marlins. No way this is true. Our team is expected to be one of the worst in baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 QUOTE (greg775 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 11:45 PM) No way this is true. Our team is expected to be one of the worst in baseball. Which is when we generally do best. And the Marlins...Loria and Ozzie will fight more than KW/Ozzie and they are in a stacked division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 15, 2012 -> 05:47 AM) Which is when we generally do best. And the Marlins...Loria and Ozzie will fight more than KW/Ozzie and they are in a stacked division. Is Loria that bad? Does he ever shut up and let the team's season play out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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