Greg Hibbard Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I realize this topic has probably been beaten to death here, but I can't find it. Google searching for news on Buehrle makes everything seem like crickets so far. Is he just holding out for a Cardinals offer, staying retired otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ May 2, 2016 -> 11:31 AM) I realize this topic has probably been beaten to death here, but I can't find it. Google searching for news on Buehrle makes everything seem like crickets so far. Is he just holding out for a Cardinals offer, staying retired otherwise? Last I heard Buehrle has not officially retired, but he hasn't been throwing either. If he were to pitch this season he'd probably need a few months to get into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 He had offers in the offseason but turned them down. I'd say in all likelihood we'll never see Mark Buehrle pitch again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hibbard Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 So why not hold a press conference and just retire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ May 2, 2016 -> 11:31 AM) I realize this topic has probably been beaten to death here, but I can't find it. Google searching for news on Buehrle makes everything seem like crickets so far. Is he just holding out for a Cardinals offer, staying retired otherwise? That's because there is no news. Teams tried to get him over the winter, he didn't care. I doubt he wants to pitch, otherwise he would be pitching now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (raBBit @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:06 PM) Buehrle never really stayed in shape to begin with. He was never a guy who was hitting the gym multiple times a week in the offseason. He did get to a point where he had to start doing though after an off year. At his age, it would take some work to get back into shape after not having done so all winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Buehrle has been approached by a couple bears and probably some elk as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:01 PM) So why not hold a press conference and just retire? Would he ever do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I can't see him coming back ever. He just doesn't seem like he's the type to stop playing, and then go, "I really miss pitching and getting cortisone shots and being away from family". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 The guy likes hunting and his family. That's not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:29 PM) The guy likes hunting and his family. That's not good. Adam LaRoche could stand to learn how to handle his off-field business from Mark Buehrle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:30 PM) Adam LaRoche could stand to learn how to handle his off-field business from Mark Buehrle. Still he likes the same things. He's a freak. What kind of an idiot walks away from the money Buehrle could be making to spend more time with his family and go shoot animals? Next thing you know Buerhle will want to take his pitbull to work with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hibbard Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 2, 2016 -> 11:16 AM) Would he ever do that? Ok, not a presser but a statement? I would figure that he might like to stop the teams from calling him if he has no actual interest in coming back. ...which is why I think the White Sox might be able to lure him in. They have $13 million of extra cash, nothing to lose but letting him get into shape on his own timetable, and he walks in as a savior to the franchise he had his storybook success with while they are in contention...call me crazy but I could see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:34 PM) Still he likes the same things. He's a freak. What kind of an idiot walks away from the money Buehrle could be making to spend more time with his family and go shoot animals? Next thing you know Buerhle will want to take his pitbull to work with him. QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 2, 2016 -> 09:24 AM) Where does one obtain such a broad paintbrush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:35 PM) Ok, not a presser but a statement? I would figure that he might like to stop the teams from calling him if he has no actual interest in coming back. ...which is why I think the White Sox might be able to lure him in. They have $13 million of extra cash, nothing to lose but letting him get into shape on his own timetable, and he walks in as a savior to the franchise he had his storybook success with while they are in contention...call me crazy but I could see it. Unless he has been working toward pitching, it's pretty unreasonable to think he would be ready to pitch in a couple of months, especially considering how he ended last season injured and not on the playoff roster. He's toast at least this season. Hopefully some good options pop up as they normally do when more teams are willing to pull the plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Mark Buehrle is playing first base in a softball league in St. Charles, MO. I have been told he is waiting for the Sox to give him a one day contract so he can retire a White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:40 PM) Mark Buehrle is playing first base in a softball league in St. Charles, MO. I have been told he is waiting for the Sox to give him a one day contract so he can retire a White Sox. I heard the Sox are lowballing him on the one day contract right now, but they will probably budge at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:35 PM) Ok, not a presser but a statement? I would figure that he might like to stop the teams from calling him if he has no actual interest in coming back. ...which is why I think the White Sox might be able to lure him in. They have $13 million of extra cash, nothing to lose but letting him get into shape on his own timetable, and he walks in as a savior to the franchise he had his storybook success with while they are in contention...call me crazy but I could see it. I think you need to just let Mark go bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 i doubt Buehrle would want to come in and take Danks job like that. Im pretty sure those guys are friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:44 PM) i doubt Buehrle would want to come in and take Danks job like that. Im pretty sure those guys are friends That is probably the best thought in this whole thread. I can't see Mark intentionally doing that to Danks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 All joking aside, I really would like Buerhle to sign a 1 day contract to retire a white sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:56 PM) All joking aside, I really would like Buerhle to sign a 1 day contract to retire a white sox. If you think I was joking, I wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:58 PM) If you think I was joking, I wasn't. I actually didn't think you were joking but the posts referencing you were tongue in cheek so I thought you might. I will definitely be at that game he retires at. He was white sox baseball for me, moreso than even Thomas just due to age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Gooch Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ May 2, 2016 -> 12:40 PM) Mark Buehrle is playing first base in a softball league in St. Charles, MO. I have been told he is waiting for the Sox to give him a one day contract so he can retire a White Sox. I've been told they are waiting for game 7 of the World Series and are going to have Buehrle come in and get the final out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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