Official Chicago White Sox Discussion Thread

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by LittleJimmies

Gigantic series coming up. If we can split with the Astros, I will be very happy. If we can somehow win the series, I will be ecstatic (and a little shocked). Tuesday night Cease vs. Verlander is the game of the year in my book.

Really hope we put up 10 on Verlander and crank up his ERA.

At course I got tickets a while ago for Wednesday, just my luck

[LittleJimmies]

What a game! Let's show off some recent pickups to celebrate!



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[Soxfanguy]

Damn those are some nice cards

[Rooftop]

HOFer pitching tomorrow. Astros don’t stand a chance.

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by Rooftop

HOFer pitching tomorrow. Astros don’t stand a chance.

I was big on Cease from the start. Went to his first game and got one of his game worn jerseys from him.

[Homerun]

Cool to see this thread revived from the dead. Been a very bad season overall obviously but somehow the Sox are still only 2 games out of 1st. If they play like they are capable of the rest of the way, they might have a chance. Offense needs to be a lot better and a lot more consistent though.

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by Homerun

Cool to see this thread revived from the dead. Been a very bad season overall obviously but somehow the Sox are still only 2 games out of 1st. If they play like they are capable of the rest of the way, they might have a chance. Offense needs to be a lot better and a lot more consistent though.

I don’t know how I feel. On one hand, Sox make the playoffs, they probably don’t go deep, and La Russa is back next year.

On the other hand, they don’t make it and Jerry is happy. I hate him so much.

Jerry Reinsdorf’s alleged advice to Samson was, “Finish in second place every single year because your fans will say ‘Wow, we got a shot. We’re in it!’ But there’s always the carrot left.”

[Homerun]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

I don’t know how I feel. On one hand, Sox make the playoffs, they probably don’t go deep, and La Russa is back next year.

On the other hand, they don’t make it and Jerry is happy. I hate him so much.

Jerry Reinsdorf’s alleged advice to Samson was, “Finish in second place every single year because your fans will say ‘Wow, we got a shot. We’re in it!’ But there’s always the carrot left.”

Yeah it’s a frustrating dilemma for sure. I hate Tony and never wanted him to be hired in the first place. Yet of course I also want the team to do well. I’m going to be so happy when Jerry sells the team, it will solve so many issues.

[BdotHobbs]

I’m going to the Wed & Thurs games this week. Any advice on Guaranteed Rate Field? Anything I need to make sure to see at the stadium? Best place to eat before a night game? Sitting behind Astros dugout with my wife on Wednesday but I’m going solo on Thursday and can sit anywhere so if there’s any particular section y’all think is best please let me know. Thanks yall

[ewokpelts]

Originally Posted by Homerun

Yeah it’s a frustrating dilemma for sure. I hate Tony and never wanted him to be hired in the first place. Yet of course I also want the team to do well. I’m going to be so happy when Jerry sells the team, it will solve so many issues.

Jerry won’t sell. You’d have to hope he passes, and his kids aren’t complete morons. But look at the bulls, which are run by his son.

[ewokpelts]

Originally Posted by BdotHobbs

I’m going to the Wed & Thurs games this week. Any advice on Guaranteed Rate Field? Anything I need to make sure to see at the stadium? Best place to eat before a night game? Sitting behind Astros dugout with my wife on Wednesday but I’m going solo on Thursday and can sit anywhere so if there’s any particular section y’all think is best please let me know. Thanks yall

Whitesox.com/brews $27 for a ticket and two beers in the bleachers.

Thursday is a giveaway game)T-shirt)


If u are out of town, the Cta stops a block Away from the park. $5 for a 24 hour pass.

[hatchd]

Originally Posted by BdotHobbs

I’m going to the Wed & Thurs games this week. Any advice on Guaranteed Rate Field? Anything I need to make sure to see at the stadium? Best place to eat before a night game? Sitting behind Astros dugout with my wife on Wednesday but I’m going solo on Thursday and can sit anywhere so if there’s any particular section y’all think is best please let me know. Thanks yall

I haven't been in a long time but there is one thing I can whole heartedly suggest - take the train, don't drive, to the stadium. Other than that I spent all my time in wrigleyville before and after the game. I don't remember much being by GRF, but this was 10+ years ago so things could have changed.


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[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by BdotHobbs

I’m going to the Wed & Thurs games this week. Any advice on Guaranteed Rate Field? Anything I need to make sure to see at the stadium? Best place to eat before a night game? Sitting behind Astros dugout with my wife on Wednesday but I’m going solo on Thursday and can sit anywhere so if there’s any particular section y’all think is best please let me know. Thanks yall

How much are you looking to spend? Scout seats are the best but they are 300-400 dollars. Unlimited food and booze.

Look on stubhub for tickets first. 99% of the time tickets are cheaper than face. I like sitting behind home plate. 130-135 are the sections I think?

Places to see at the stadium? I’m a big fan of the rainbow cone. It’s behind the left left field section. Guest services behind home plate also gives out scorecards.

You can bring in your own water up to 1L (could probably be bigger doubt they care). Water is 7 a bottle.

I’d take the Metra Rock Island line from LaSalle Street to 35th over the Red Line personally if the times line up. Metra is much cleaner and safer.

[BdotHobbs]

I appreciate the advice guys!

[Badgers0821]

When was the last time a White Sox player hit a home run?

[98sonoma]

Originally Posted by Badgers0821

When was the last time a White Sox player hit a home run?

Seems like it's been months! They are the king of hitting the ball to the track though.

[seanbros55]

Originally Posted by BdotHobbs

I’m going to the Wed & Thurs games this week. Any advice on Guaranteed Rate Field? Anything I need to make sure to see at the stadium? Best place to eat before a night game? Sitting behind Astros dugout with my wife on Wednesday but I’m going solo on Thursday and can sit anywhere so if there’s any particular section y’all think is best please let me know. Thanks yall

There’s a really cool beer garden/bar under the RF bleachers that sells a ton of different craft beers and has a field level view on the warning track.

[DJCollector1]

I have followed the White Sox closely this season, watching almost every game.

One thing is for certain...............

These guys have a GREAT KNACK for blowing games and losing them at the end.


As far as I'm concerned, if they don't reel off 7-8 wins in the next 10 games, their season is over. (and they have a series with the Twins next week, where they will be lucky to win 1 game the way they are playing)

This has got to be the most disappointing team in all of baseball. (Didn't every "expert" expect them to win their division with ease this year????)

I know injuries were everywhere all over the lineup, but what a letdown.

[ewokpelts]

Originally Posted by BdotHobbs

I appreciate the advice guys!

Hope you had fun! Too bad the Sox lost!

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by DJCollector1

I have followed the White Sox closely this season, watching almost every game.

One thing is for certain...............

These guys have a GREAT KNACK for blowing games and losing them at the end.


As far as I'm concerned, if they don't reel off 7-8 wins in the next 10 games, their season is over. (and they have a series with the Twins next week, where they will be lucky to win 1 game the way they are playing)

This has got to be the most disappointing team in all of baseball. (Didn't every "expert" expect them to win their division with ease this year????)

I know injuries were everywhere all over the lineup, but what a letdown.

Easily the most miserable I've been as a Sox fan of 40 years. Just such a damn waste. I loathe Tony, that jackass has sucked every ounce of fun right out of this team.

[FT35]

Originally Posted by DJCollector1

I have followed the White Sox closely this season, watching almost every game.

One thing is for certain...............

These guys have a GREAT KNACK for blowing games and losing them at the end.


As far as I'm concerned, if they don't reel off 7-8 wins in the next 10 games, their season is over. (and they have a series with the Twins next week, where they will be lucky to win 1 game the way they are playing)

This has got to be the most disappointing team in all of baseball. (Didn't every "expert" expect them to win their division with ease this year????)

I know injuries were everywhere all over the lineup, but what a letdown.

Blowing games at the end has been a White Sox tradition since the World Series winning team. It’s the Sox way. This year’s team is giving the Robin Ventura-led teams a run for their money.


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[Badgers0821]

Only this team can give up 2 runs in a tie game when only giving up
a single…

[seanbros55]

Trainer: Coach LaRussa, Kopech doesn’t look good today…something with his knee. His velocity is way down, and his mechanics are all thrown off. It might cause a hamstring injury.

LaRussa: He’s fine. Tell him to rub some dirt on it and get him out there!

19 pitches and 4 base runners later…

LaRussa: Get him outta there! Looks like his knee is messed up. Why didn’t anyone tell me about him?!?!!

[crpav]

Such a disgrace. From the manager to the coaching and training staff. I just don't know how they can somehow just be so bad at hitting. Pitch recognition and then the approach. My mind hurts thinking how they can even listen to their terrible coaching and actually become such a terrible hitting team.

The game today is all about better plate discipline as well as launch angle. Like it or not, beleive it or not, the good teams just figure it out. Hitting coach ruined them.

From ownership that does nor care about actually winning, GM who makes us beleive they are doing the best they can to compete, to coaches who are all around trash, traning staff can't figure out how to actully condition players and prevent some of these things to LaRussa on down they ruined this team.

[Badgers0821]

Among other things this season can be best summed up as missed opportunities. Last year we won all these close games, this year we are losing all of them.

28 LOB? That’s gotta be close to a record.