southsider2k5 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 11:20 AM) and in my defense, hahn waited until last week to move on a ajck, while saying they were some what done. so isn't the grand conspiracy per se but the sox knowingly keep things quite, and with the understanding that Avi can handle the dh job if necessary. not spending the money that may be saved. Actually the team never said that. Hahn said they were working on improving the team, and they could do something all of the way up until opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 A different perspective http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/adam-la...rd-and-tedious/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 11:20 AM) and in my defense, hahn waited until last week to move on a ajck, while saying they were some what done. so isn't the grand conspiracy per se but the sox knowingly keep things quite, and with the understanding that Avi can handle the dh job if necessary. not spending the money that may be saved. You don't have a defense in this case. Your point is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Sorry ---- i put this in the wrong thread. Meant to go here: Dejan Kovacevic @Dejan_Kovacevic 4m4 minutes ago Sarasota, FL Dropping the bomb and running. smile.gif Let someone else break it. This isn't http://DKChicagoSports.com , right? Dejan Kovacevic @Dejan_Kovacevic 7m7 minutes ago Sarasota, FL There's a LOT more to this Adam LaRoche retirement, from what I've heard. And it really stinks on the @WhiteSox end. All I'm sayin'. For what it's worth, this guy has 100K followers & a checkmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 So, anything to this? @Dejan_Kovacevic There's a LOT more to this Adam LaRoche retirement, from what I've heard. And it really stinks on the @WhiteSox end. All I'm sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 05:07 PM) Actually the team never said that. Hahn said they were working on improving the team, and they could do something all of the way up until opening day. thanks for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 What exactly is this guy trying to say? That the Sox did something dirty to get him to retire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 So, anything to this? @Dejan_Kovacevic There's a LOT more to this Adam LaRoche retirement, from what I've heard. And it really stinks on the @WhiteSox end. All I'm sayin'. That's a low class move to put that out there and not say anymore. I have no respect for writers who do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 01:00 PM) What exactly is this guy trying to say? That the Sox did something dirty to get him to retire? That is the way that most are taking it, and the most likely meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 01:02 PM) That's a low class move to put that out there and not say anymore. I have no respect for writers who do that. I agree. "All I'm sayin'." Then say nothing, jackass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryzner Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 What an asshole. Can't stand this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 12:03 PM) That is the way that most are taking it, and the most likely meaning. Why do something to force him to retire, and then allow the team to try to talk him out of it? Just doesn't add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 01:07 PM) Why do something to force him to retire, and then allow the team to try to talk him out of it? Just doesn't add up. As I said in the other thread, I don't recall seeing that management tried talking him out of it, it was his teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 01:07 PM) Why do something to force him to retire, and then allow the team to try to talk him out of it? Just doesn't add up. Yeah that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 06:07 PM) Why do something to force him to retire, and then allow the team to try to talk him out of it? Just doesn't add up. the last time the sox owners took a black eye on one their moves that backfire, the owners head did a retraction like a turtle.... and nothing else was done for a long freaking time. i just hope it was a purely innocent comment and no hidden meaning. this team looks too damn good not to add to it, to improve its chances for a spot for the playoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 12:08 PM) As I said in the other thread, I don't recall seeing that management tried talking him out of it, it was his teammates. I recall Rick saying he sat down with AL for a couple hours and tried to understand his decision but that his mind was just made up. Just doesn't seem likely, but I suppose possible. Now maybe the Sox told him that he's gonna sit on the bench the whole season, and he didn't want to do that, but I also find that a little hard to believe since he has a pretty clear role (assuming he isn't seriously injured). EDIT: DA summarized the quotes in the other AL thread. Edited March 16, 2016 by ChiSox59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Jack29 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 01:12 PM) I recall Rick saying he sat down in AL for a coulple hours and tried to understand his decision but that his mind was just made up. Just doesn't seem likely. Now maybe the Sox told him that he's gonna sit on the bench the whole season, and he didn't want to do that, but I also find that a little hard to believe since he has a pretty clear role (assuming he isn't seriously injured). It seems more likely to me that the Sox would DFA him and eat the $13M before they would use a roster spot on an indefinite benching. Of course, they could always try to put him on the DL indefinitely, but I imagine that they would've had to prove that he's too injured to play at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 06:16 PM) It seems more likely to me that the Sox would DFA him and eat the $13M before they would use a roster spot on an indefinite benching. Of course, they could always try to put him on the DL indefinitely, but I imagine that they would've had to prove that he's too injured to play at some point. ummmm that does sound very intriguing and something the sox have done as many other teams i am sure have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Jack29 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 01:18 PM) ummmm that does sound very intriguing and something the sox have done as many other teams i am sure have done. Teams do that with the 15-day DL all the time, but I imagine that multiple repeats on the DL would attract some attention. I would guess that there's some oversight from the league and/or the union, but I honestly don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I'm sure the organization that wouldn't spend in free agency would totally eat $13 million to cut him. Totally sounds like the White Sox MO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 All these explanations seem too simple. Thinking it was something more complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 01:20 PM) Teams do that with the 15-day DL all the time, but I imagine that multiple repeats on the DL would attract some attention. I would guess that there's some oversight from the league and/or the union, but I honestly don't know. Not if the player isn't on board. If LaRoche said he wasn't hurt when the Sox put him on the DL, all hell would break loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 06:22 PM) All these explanations seem too simple. Thinking it was something more complex. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 06:23 PM) Not if the player isn't on board. If LaRoche said he wasn't hurt when the Sox put him on the DL, all hell would break loose. i think for lack of anything else as of right now, this is the possible answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Saw this guess on Twitter and could fit the hints, but what if the Sox changed their policy regarding family members in the clubhouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 16, 2016 -> 06:24 PM) i think for lack of anything else as of right now, this is the possible answer. Nope, union would never allow it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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