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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What Was the Point of Signing Carlos Correa?
Squirrel replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
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. -
Moderator note: political talk is a no go in baseball threads.
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True dat
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I haven’t read anything that would suggest Lee County Sports Complex was damaged, either on the Twins site or in the local Fort Myers news. Outside the barrier islands, biggest damage to the area was caused by the tornadoes. I’ll be down there in a week, will check it out.
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Moderator note: While I get that this article, specifically the headline, seems troll-ish, keep your posting respectful toward one another and stop with the personal attacks. Report posts if you feel they are over the line, but don’t add to the noise,
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First, don’t call me man. I am not. Second, don’t tell me how I should feel. Third, don’t tell anyone they should feel exactly as you do. Beating the Blue Jays was a way more happier event. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t dislike this news, I’ve been wanting it for a long time. But there is more to know before I let ecstatic carry me away.
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This bears repeating.
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See, now I wouldn’t call that afraid. Cynical, maybe, but not afraid. And probably more realistic than most can handle. That said, who knows. I’ve said that nothing will change until there is change at the top. Now we will hopefully, finally have change at the top so I’m choosing to be cautiously optimistic. It’s the change I’ve wanted for a long time now. I think I was through with this ownership since 2006. But … I’ve been fooled before, so, we will see.
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You need to not be so afraid of actual discussion with some nuance.
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Are they good? I’d say no. And I don’t think anyone is saying they are. Just because someone suggests there are worse out there … and there are, believe it or not … is not calling the Pohlads good. There is context and perspective. I’d say Reinsdorf is way worse, and so is the Pittsburgh owner. I think it’s fine to say I hope we don’t get someone like that. But that is not saying we are unhappy about the Pohlads selling nor is it saying I wish they wouldn’t. It’s conversation about what’s next and who might buy them.
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Oh come on … you are getting a little lost in the weeds and saying things no one is saying.
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No one here is afraid. Expressing some caution isn’t fear. Wondering who might buy and will they be better isn’t fear. There is a lot on which to speculate. Most here I think are pleased with this news to varying degrees. Just because we aren’t all ‘yippee ki a-ing’ it up doesn’t mean we are unhappy and scared. Some also just want to wait and see who is interested and what they plan before we start dancing around like maniacs. As I said in an earlier post, I’m cautiously optimistic. But I also want to see it all play out before deciding just how good a thing this is or isn’t. I hope it’s very good, but just how good is a wait and see moment. We are at just different degrees.
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I don't see anyone saying they are afraid, per se, unless you interpret cautious as fear, which I don't.
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"Explore" selling the team ... okay ... so ... waiting for the right offer might take some time. Since I've always said, 'Change begins at the top,' this gives me hope. However, I will also echo some of the caution here as well. And as a moderator note ... please stop with the name calling.
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Twins Announce GM Thad Levine Will Not Return for 2025
Squirrel replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I mean ... does there have to be a why beyond ... it was time for him and his career to move on? I think what DJL44 pointed out above could be part of the reason ... I don't see it as a huge conflict but perhaps a difference of philosophy and needing to find a better fit for himself? I guess? -
Twins Announce GM Thad Levine Will Not Return for 2025
Squirrel replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
From what I heard, it was his choice to leave at this time. don't know the internal dynamics, though, and what part that may have played. imo, given the constraints he was given, what more could he do?- 122 replies
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Just to clarify … the players don’t want to consider a cap because owners won’t consider a reasonable floor. I’m sure there’s a compromise in there somewhere, but owners need to be more transparent about the money. They don’t want to be. Thats more of the problem.
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This first paragraph is key, imo. Baseball no longer has a national presence because MLB regionalized it too much with the division and playing within the division more than playing the other divisions. That and blackouts makes what's going on a long time coming.
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Maybe give him a different role and off 3 rd base?
