southsider2k5 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox-talk/f...d-ramirezs-play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Torii Hunter said the same thing about Prince Fielder, that off the field issues have led to his offensive struggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 "oh boo hoo, so he has stuff going on.... man up, bro" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 So now the question is.....which teammate did she screw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I don't believe I ever saw the article written giving that excuse for Dunn's 2011 season even though there have been a lot of whispers that he had serious personal stuff going on, yet here they feel the need to defend Alexei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Chuck Garfien @ChuckGarfien 31m This might surprise you, but with his infield single today, Alexei Ramirez has the most hits in the A-L since June 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 02:03 PM) So now the question is.....which teammate did she screw? Royce Clayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 QUOTE (Jillian Michaels' Abs @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 02:00 PM) "oh boo hoo, so he has stuff going on.... man up, bro" 'alexei do you even lift?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 02:03 PM) So now the question is.....which teammate did she screw? If they would've hired Dave Martinez as Manager, this would be a much easier question to answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It said he had an unexpected death in the family. So give him a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 anorexia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 01:30 PM) anorexia? ... really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 03:20 PM) It said he had an unexpected death in the family. So give him a break. Rumors swirled in 2011 that one of Dunn's children was dealing with some extremely severe health issues, yet you persistently rail on him all the same. Perhaps you should look in a mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 10:25 PM) Rumors swirled in 2011 that one of Dunn's children was dealing with some extremely severe health issues, yet you persistently rail on him all the same. Perhaps you should look in a mirror. Were the rumors ever turned into facts? This Alexei story mentioned the specific problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 04:40 PM) Were the rumors ever turned into facts? This Alexei story mentioned the specific problem. Dunn never wanted to talk about it. That's his right considering it's his personal and private life. I think if we hear "personal problems" or "off the field issues," we as fans should probably give the benefit of the doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 04:40 PM) Were the rumors ever turned into facts? This Alexei story mentioned the specific problem. His kid had serious medical problems, I remember reading about it. I don't recall the exact nature. But it was not a rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Dunn's issue was reported on during the 2012 season. His young son (IIRC) developed a condition that was causing him to have frequent seizues, perhaps to the extent that his life was in danger. Dunn hesitated to comment on it much or say it caused his bad season, perhaps because he perceived that as throwing his son under the bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Well, I should change my opinion of Dunn, then. I have despised him as a player but this shows why he's been so bad. Now we know the reason Dunn has been a trainwreck in a Sox jersey. Best wishes to the Dunn family. Family first, always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I've suspected this all year. His physical tools are still there. His head hasn't been in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 02:51 PM) His kid had serious medical problems, I remember reading about it. I don't recall the exact nature. But it was not a rumor. Dunn family full of puppy love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 02:34 AM) I've suspected this all year. His physical tools are still there. His head hasn't been in the game. Unless his family situation is 100 percent solid, he'll never be able to shake this. Quite a problem for Dunn n the White Sox. Baseball should have a Mr. Courageous Award like some sports, such as college sports and reward those who play through pain or adversity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 If any of us struggled at work because of personal problems, we would lose our jobs. These guys get to keep their millions either way. Maybe they should take unpaid leave for a while until they are ready to perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 too bad - would've been the best hit of Royce Clayton's career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukeEm Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 If any of us struggled at work because of personal problems, we would lose our jobs. These guys get to keep their millions either way. Maybe they should take unpaid leave for a while until they are ready to perform. I dont really agree with this exactly. Most people have jobs where they come home every night, they aren't working 6 or 7 days a week for 6 months, they aren't on the road for week+ long stretches. With your standard 9 to 5er if you have a death in the family or your wife gives birth you get some serious time off, in baseball you might get a couple days if you're really good and been with a team a long time but most of the time you're still obligated to show up for work. That's tough, and it can wear you out mentally. Not for lack of trying or bad effort, humans can only handle so much no matter what kind of compensation they are seeing in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 09:29 PM) Well, I should change my opinion of Dunn, then. I have despised him as a player but this shows why he's been so bad. Now we know the reason Dunn has been a trainwreck in a Sox jersey. Best wishes to the Dunn family. Family first, always! I find it strange that you can compare Dunn with the Sox to a trainwreck, but you would never compare Ozzie with the sox to a trainwreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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