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  1. Squirrel
    This is a good statement in that on this site there are choices in what we read. And some writers put in a lot more effort than others, so while a subject might not be to our taste, and the opinions and conclusions drawn we might not agree with, we can still find it interesting because the effort made it worthwhile vs the writer who just throws it out there without much substance or thought.
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    I saw a blurb somewhere … might have been on social media from the Twins, or maybe here? … showing the broadcast team for the upcoming season. Other than Laudner, who I wish would retire, it was all ‘younger’ than Smalley. It included Plouffe, Perkins, Morneau, Span, Hawkins and Laudner in the retired players group, plus the non-player group with Provus, Martin and someone else.. Again, other than Laudner, the players involved seemed to be the next generation, those who retired from playing in the last 10 yrs rather than those who retired from play multiple decades ago. (Hawkins is the longest retired, having retired in 2015.) I also read that Smalley had been wrestling with this decision for three years, citing that his wife had wanted him to retire. I don’t think the Twins asked him to leave or nudged him in any way, but the Twins have certainly reached to more recent players in the last couple of years.
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    I don’t think ‘by opening day’ was ever made as a sure thing. Everything I’ve read was ‘it’s possible that’ or ‘it could be as soon as.’ I don’t think anyone is putting a delay on the process, intentionally or otherwise. Even if it’s this season some time, that’s sooner than I was expecting, and I will hopefully be happy when it’s a done deal. This is a major, major, major transaction. Most owners, unless they just want to get rid of something quickly, are going to do due diligence and go through a proper process. And part of that is getting MLB approval. Matt is correct when he says ‘impatience will get us nowhere,’ so try not to go the nefarious route when things don’t happen as you think they will. The Ishbia brothers are not the only ones out there.
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    Except who wants to have any ownership stake in the White Sox right now. Maybe, if they were set to get a new stadium. They are not and will not given that Reinsdorf has already stated he wants the city and state to foot a majority of it. We can’t afford that in IL. Or, maybe, if they were set to move elsewhere. They are not. I’m doubtful they ever will, but moving is way more likely that a new stadium.
  5. Squirrel
    Be our guest
  6. Squirrel
    Ell.Oh.Ell https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/chicago-white-sox-stadium-adopts-new-name-changing-guaranteed-rate-field?utm_campaign=trueAnthem_manual&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR36ndCAWNDTjWjw7EiCWCcFAU3jYS-8FcqGXDoV2IBN5dEGZXfYq3wfQIk_aem_6UDjqs5Sej5F-kRm7EJ-7A
  7. Squirrel
    It’s why I put it in the ‘rumors’ forum because until it’s a done deal, it’s just that.
  8. Squirrel
    https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/padres-all-star-predicted-dump-sd-39-deal-twins/43abfc3c4d2a6601ba38d45d
  9. Squirrel
    I’m not sure why you find this humorous. TD is on most platforms to reach the most amount of people.
  10. Squirrel
    🙂 still was a good trade, though
  11. Squirrel
    Ryan was actually a deadline trade when we sent Cruz to Tampa
  12. Squirrel
    So typical of this writer. Half-assed thrown together article nearly for the clicks.
  13. Squirrel
    Quit saying dumb stuff to troll just because you dislike young players. Stop it now. Consider this a warning.
  14. Squirrel
    TD did not delete it. Your post was started in the rumors forum and is still there. The rumors forum probably isn’t the best place for actual transactions. Might have been better in the minors or Twins talk forum.
  15. Squirrel
    Sooooooo much hyperbole in this just to complain. Gil as a staff ace? Lol.
  16. Squirrel
    The offseason as a whole. But I’d say the moment it was lost was when the owners said they were reducing payroll.
  17. Squirrel
    That is my prediction of what will happen.
  18. Squirrel
    The Sox do not have public support. Most of the fans nowadays are ready to say ‘buh bye’ because Reinsdorf has killed virtually all of their fan base. I have lived here a long time and I haven’t seen their fandom any lower. They are the least popular pro sports team in all of Chicago, including soccer and the wnba. There won’t be much outrage if they leave, so there is no leverage to hold over anyone with the threat of moving. Say hello to the Nashville Sox.
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    They will not get a new stadium that the city and state pay for. That has already been made abundantly clear to them. The city does not have money for that. If they build a new stadium, it will need to be privately financed. And the city of late has been rather indifferent about the Sox. Take any survey and the Sox are dead last among people out of all the professional sports teams in Chicago.
  20. Squirrel
    Let me tell you about Related Midwest ... they've had that parcel for a very long time. Cleared it out, got a road built through the middle of it, then have done nothing with it. One of (their only) anchor, backed out of building there. They don't know what to do with it. It's been sitting dead for a long time with no plan. Reinsdorf wants the city to build a stadium there so that he and the developers can then make a **** ton of money developing the rest of that parcel. So they worked together to build a 'mock up' of how the stadium might fit there. The city has given them NO INDICATION of supporting this, none. They want the city to build it so they can make money on the rest of the land. It's not going to happen. Seriously. Not happening. Reinsdorf and the White Sox still owe the city a ton of money in bonds for Guaranteed Rate. And the way the fanbase thinks of the team right now, if Reinsdorf sells, it's likely the team will be moved elsewhere. Unless MLB blocks that. The city has no money for this and the city will not support this. If a stadium gets built there, Reinsdorf and Related Midwest will need to find private financing.
  21. Squirrel
    The stadium does not have to be in Chicago ... yet, there's so much more potential revenue in Chicago? Which is it? Are they leaving Chicago for a new stadium, or staying because of the potential revenue? The White Sox will either have to get a stadium in the suburbs, funded by that suburb, or they will be sold and moved to another state. They will not get a new stadium in the city unless the owners finance it themselves with a partner. They are trying to get something, in my neighborhood in fact, but it's not going to happen. The fan base for the White Sox has waned greatly in recent years and there would have to be something dramatic done to win them back, if they stay here. They are pretty much dead last behind all the other professional sports teams here, including soccer and wnba.
  22. Squirrel
    Guaranteed rate is not suburban. Not even close. It's just not downtown. That said, Target Field is a WAY better stadium. Still, I would prefer Guaranteed Rate over Wrigley.
  23. Squirrel
    I still follow the team and keep up on things, but last off-season just ended the enthusiasm I had for the team. The season before was great. Along with signing Correa they went out and broke their curse. I thought a corner was turned where investment in the team and winning was finally going to be a thing. Nope. So much for hoping. Reduce payroll and don’t fill your roster with competence. So many teams in the 2000s had that potential that was never fully invested in, and then Santana said he was out. Thats when I wanted the Pohlads out. But I started getting hopeful again when they signed Correa. Ugh. Back there again. So, yeah, what was the point? I have no idea but these owners today are just killing the sport.
  24. Squirrel
    Moderator note: political talk is a no go in baseball threads.
  25. Squirrel
    True dat
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