White Sox Have Chance to Do Funniest Thing Ever

[RandBalls Stu]

While we all remain focused on the Twins, let’s not lose sight of the importance of laughing at the misery of others.

Image courtesy of © Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

I don’t ask for a lot. But hear me out.

As the Twins continue their two steps up, two steps back trek to the weirdest AL Central title ever, let’s look elsewhere. It seemed like the godless Chicago White Sox had finally decided to hit the reset button, firing GM Rick Hahn and VP Kenny Williams on Tuesday. Being unable to compete in baseball’s worst division finally held consequences.

This was a signal, perhaps, that come 2024, the Southsiders would finally cease their shambolic ways and compete in what looks to be a winnable division for the foreseeable future.

And then Wednesday happened.

That’s when Chicago announced they brought back Tony La Russa in a consulting role.

La Russa masterminded Chicago’s underperformance the previous two seasons, including getting mad at his own player for hitting a home run, truly one of the finest days in the history of baseball, unwritten rules, and old dudes yelling at clouds. He is, by some estimates, 147 years old.

There are no indications from the White Sox that this is anything more than bringing in an old hand familiar with the organization to help in the hiring process for a new leadership team.

However.

First-year manager Pedro Grifol hasn’t done much to acquit himself, with heaps of clubhouse drama in addition to a wretched, godawful team. It’s fair to argue that no manager could have done much with this assemblage, but…he’s not guaranteed a second year, right?

And if he gets the gate in October, do the godless White Sox really want to go with another green, inexperienced skipper, given how 2023 went? Or do they want experience? A World Series Champion, even?

For their dirtbag fans. For their stadium named after a crooked mortgage company. For the Tigers and Royals, who deserve to have someone else in the dunk tank. For America.

Bring Tony back, Jerry. You know you want to.

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[CRF]

There is absolutely no doubt...that team is a disaster...and it starts with Reinsdorf. I don't think they'll be competitive, even in this putrid division, for a long time. 

[Doctor Wu]

32 minutes ago, CRF said:

There is absolutely no doubt...that team is a disaster...and it starts with Reinsdorf. I don't think they'll be competitive, even in this putrid division, for a long time. 

Yes indeed, after the recent sell-off of players, it's looking like rebuild time again in Chicago. 

[Dave Borton]

Aren't the WSox satire personified?

 

[mikelink45]

Irony - a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.  

How do you do irony with a team that does what we expect and does not see its own joke?  

I believe that LaRussa is set to inherit the team and change the name to the What No Sox?

[RickOShea]

40 minutes ago, Doctor Wu said:

Yes indeed, after the recent sell-off of players, it's looking like rebuild time again in Chicago. 

The beauty  of being in the AL Central is that you can re-tool  or even rebuild and still have a shot of possibly winning the division title. None of the teams or organizations are powerhouses.

[Doctor Wu]

5 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

The beauty  of being in the AL Central is that you can re-tool  or even rebuild and still have a shot of possibly winning the division title. None of the teams or organizations are powerhouses.

Sadly, that is very true. Even if we win the division this year, we can't dismiss teams like Cleveland and Detroit --- or yes, even the White Sox ---  from being much better next year. 

[BobAzar]

I get frustrated from time to time with the Twins, their onfield performance, theit front office decision, owners, etc. BUT at least I can always think, Thank God we arent the Godless White Sox (TM, Stu)

[Original_JB]

Or is Reinsdorf crazy like a fox? I've been starting to hear rumors of 'stadium issues' coming from the South Side, with Nashville (so far) being loosely used as leverage.  Poor team performance, coupled with poor attendance are both 'needs' in the "we need a new stadium to stay competitive" game.  So cut costs (payroll) and start the "woe is me" stories.

[terrydactyls]

I thought the topic would be that the White Sox, Guardians, and Twins are contemplating a three-team trade.  Baldelli to the White Sox, Reinsdorf and LaRussa to Cleveland, and a revitalized Terry Francona to the Twins.

[Craig Arko]

Maybe they’ll bring back Ozzie.

[Dave Borton]

37 minutes ago, Original_JB said:

... Poor team performance, coupled with poor attendance are both 'needs' in the "we need a new stadium to stay competitive" game.  So cut costs (payroll) and start the "woe is me" stories.

KC playing this card but the move will be to North Kansas City.

[Twins GFP]

Again Stu, you blur the line between satire and reality... 

For everybody that has been calling for the FO to be fired, please pause for a second and take a look at this situation in Chicago (you can add the Angels as well).  Money is not an issue for the White Sox and they are a complete disaster.

Understand that it could be a lot worse.  

[LA Vikes Fan]

1 hour ago, Fire Dan Gladden said:

Again Stu, you blur the line between satire and reality... 

For everybody that has been calling for the FO to be fired, please pause for a second and take a look at this situation in Chicago (you can add the Angels as well).  Money is not an issue for the White Sox and they are a complete disaster.

Understand that it could be a lot worse.  

That's for sure. Coming from someone who lives in LA, I get to see the whole spectrum from the truly well run Dodgers to the truly inept and perhaps even cursed Angels. Trust me, things could be a lot worse. 

[gman]

2 hours ago, Craig Arko said:

Maybe they’ll bring back Ozzie.

I don't remember Ozzie Smith playing for Chicago?😀

[adjacent]

2 hours ago, davidborton said:

KC playing this card but the move will be to North Kansas City.

They try Des Moines, but somehow it didn't work

[Schmoeman5]

3 hours ago, Craig Arko said:

Maybe they’ll bring back Ozzie.

They could bring back Ozzie and Bill Veecks son too. He's still around baseball. Opening day will be Disco Demolition II.

[dougd]

Bobby Huggins probably has a role to play in the White Sox organization.

[Original_JB]

23 hours ago, terrydactyls said:

I thought the topic would be that the White Sox, Guardians, and Twins are contemplating a three-team trade.  Baldelli to the White Sox, Reinsdorf and LaRussa to Cleveland, and a revitalized Terry Francona to the Twins.