soxfan49 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 04:18 PM) You made me laugh don't forget George Foster and Steve Carlton in 86 also lol. Even names like Omar Vizquel, Manny Ramirez & Andruw Jones recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Jack29 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Well, at least Morneau doesn't cost them $30M. And I'll take this over the symbolic sacrifice of the manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He Gawn Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) Similar Batters View Similar Player Links in Pop-up Compare Stats to Similars 1.Adam LaRoche (928) http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/morneju01.shtml Is there a Drake Morneau? Edited June 9, 2016 by He Gawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisox802 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 02:57 PM) Bingo. There is zero chance that this stopping them from doing anything else. None. For what it's worth once again (in the Mat Latos thread I stated aprox. 20 minutes before it was announced that my buddy who works for the sox & bulls said that this was being announced today or tomorrow), he also said this. This move is solely in case they are not able to land a big bat, which unless the wheels continue to completely fall off they will make every effort to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (chisox802 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 04:33 PM) For what it's worth once again (in the Mat Latos thread I stated aprox. 20 minutes before it was announced that my buddy who works for the sox & bulls said that this was being announced today or tomorrow), he also said this. This move is solely in case they are not able to land a big bat, which unless the wheels continue to completely fall off they will make every effort to. The wheels are off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Atleast with Rick Hahn's last comments he pretty much put everyone on notice. He knows he's on the chopping block if this continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 04:31 PM) Well, at least Morneau doesn't cost them $30M. And I'll take this over the symbolic sacrifice of the manager. Symbolic anything is becoming unfulfilling anyway. I want Robin gone, but the rest of the org should be shown the door as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (chisox802 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 02:33 PM) For what it's worth once again (in the Mat Latos thread I stated aprox. 20 minutes before it was announced that my buddy who works for the sox & bulls said that this was being announced today or tomorrow), he also said this. This move is solely in case they are not able to land a big bat, which unless the wheels continue to completely fall off they will make every effort to. What took you so long to join Soxtalk, prodigal son? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (chisox802 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 04:33 PM) For what it's worth once again (in the Mat Latos thread I stated aprox. 20 minutes before it was announced that my buddy who works for the sox & bulls said that this was being announced today or tomorrow), he also said this. This move is solely in case they are not able to land a big bat, which unless the wheels continue to completely fall off they will make every effort to. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (hi8is @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 04:54 PM) What took you so long to join Soxtalk, prodigal son? He's actually Rick Hahn. He was just waiting until it was pretty clear he'd be fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxforlife05 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Can't hurt I guess. Still need about 3 more bats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 05:04 PM) He's actually Rick Hahn. He was just waiting until it was pretty clear he'd be fired. Naw, Hahn is on his 1,562 hand of solitaire for the season. He's got a great win streak going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I love how ONE MILLION DOLLARS is nothing anymore in sports. Damn I wish I could stumble my way into ONE MILLION DOLLARS. It reminds me of the Stooges episode where Shemp is counting money. "One hundred, one hundred, one hundred, 20. How'd this 20 get in here?" Crumbles it up and throws it on the ground, all three pause then dive on the 20. One million bucks is nada like u said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Edwards Shot Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) For $1 million, who cares. No objection here, go ahead and bring Morneau in. We don't really have anything to lose at this point. Things can't get any worse than 6-20 in your last 26 games. Edited June 9, 2016 by Doc Edwards Shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) Jimmy Rollins, Jim Thome (who was actually productive based on what we paid him after the subsidy), Omar Vizquel, Tom Seaver, Griffey,Jr., Roberto and Sandy Alomar, Steve Carlton....seems like we're back in the late 80's when we routinely would bring in aging veterans on their very last legs, then again in the mid to late 90's. Morneau seems to fit right in with this scenario. Former MVP's/All-Stars, etc.. Carl Crawford must be next. Edited June 9, 2016 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 05:18 PM) I love how ONE MILLION DOLLARS is nothing anymore in sports. Damn I wish I could stumble my way into ONE MILLION DOLLARS. It reminds me of the Stooges episode where Shemp is counting money. "One hundred, one hundred, one hundred, 20. How'd this 20 get in here?" Crumbles it up and throws it on the ground, all three pause then dive on the 20. One million bucks is nada like u said. Well, the guy has earned $100,595,000 in his career. So yeah, I wish I could stumble upon $1,000,000, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 There's obviously no reason to be mad about this move but this organization is just funny to follow at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 If you add Latos, Rollins, Jackson (who has been "okay" recently at least), Avila, Morneau, Jacob Turner, etc., together, would have been MUCH wiser to spend that money on Ian Desmond/Fowler/Denard Span and Aroldis Chapman. Then we might actually have a fighting chance. One of those cases where spreading out money TOO thinly has led to diminishing returns. Latos earned his money for sure, because we would be dead and buried without his first 4-5 starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 05:36 PM) If you add Latos, Rollins, Jackson (who has been "okay" recently at least), Avila, Morneau, Jacob Turner, etc., together, would have been MUCH wiser to spend that money on Ian Desmond/Fowler/Denard Span and Aroldis Chapman. Then we might actually have a fighting chance. One of those cases where spreading out money TOO thinly has led to diminishing returns. Latos earned his money for sure, because we would be dead and buried without his first 4-5 starts. On paper, you're definitely not wrong. The funny thing is, I'm not fully convinced that those guys would be having the years they're having if they were on the Sox. Whether it's the coaching staff, the clubhouse, Soxtalk or whatever, there's something that's just f***ed up with this organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (chisox802 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 04:33 PM) For what it's worth once again (in the Mat Latos thread I stated aprox. 20 minutes before it was announced that my buddy who works for the sox & bulls said that this was being announced today or tomorrow), he also said this. This move is solely in case they are not able to land a big bat, which unless the wheels continue to completely fall off they will make every effort to. Good news, and nice scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 QUOTE (chisox802 @ Jun 9, 2016 -> 03:33 PM) For what it's worth once again (in the Mat Latos thread I stated aprox. 20 minutes before it was announced that my buddy who works for the sox & bulls said that this was being announced today or tomorrow), he also said this. This move is solely in case they are not able to land a big bat, which unless the wheels continue to completely fall off they will make every effort to. Thanks for the info. Post here more often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 So today we absorb the crap that was James Shields yesterday, Sign Morneau and send him to the DL, we find out JR is pissed off about the team's current state, Hahn once again deflects all Robin scrutiny with another politically correct response and the MLB draft is about to get started. This has been the most bipolar, ridiculous season that I can remember being a Sox fan. Welcome to bizzaro world aka 35th and Shields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 So he is out till after the All Star game. Then he will need at least a couple weeks in Charlotte seeing live pitching which means around August 1st. Can he manage the team until he is ready??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 at this point it's better than mortgaging our limited future, i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChrisSamsa Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) I'm not going to read through this thread (I've been around long enough to know how many people will hate this). I will only state, without opinion, the following for everyone's consideration: Jerry Sands and JB Shuck have recently batted DH for the White Sox. Edited June 9, 2016 by ChrisLikesBaseball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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