Random Thoughts 2.1

[ChiSoxFan]

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

If Cubbie fans are complaining now, just wait if/when the white flag trades take place.

 

[Mingo]

I had this nightmare last night that I was waiting to get into a White Sox came and @idseer was right behind me rapid punching my kidneys because the line wasn't moving as fast as he thought it should.

Okay - everyone is rested up - let's keep the line moving to the end of the season. This White Sox team is much better offensively playing at home (you can look it up) - so they need to be the #1 seed.

 

[idseer]

I had this nightmare last night that I was waiting to get into a White Sox came and @idseer was right behind me rapid punching my kidneys because the line wasn't moving as fast as he thought it should.

Okay - everyone is rested up - let's keep the line moving to the end of the season. This White Sox team is much better offensively playing at home (you can look it up) - so they need to be the #1 seed.

i'm most definitely NOT that kind of guy.






















i'd aim for the head!

 

[Jiddy]

I had this nightmare last night that I was waiting to get into a White Sox came and @idseer was right behind me rapid punching my kidneys because the line wasn't moving as fast as he thought it should.

Okay - everyone is rested up - let's keep the line moving to the end of the season. This White Sox team is much better offensively playing at home (you can look it up) - so they need to be the #1 seed.

Whatever it is...It will be better than blowing it late season into a 3 road game playoff...

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

And for those following the Trevor Bauer saga, his leave of absence has just been extended to July 27th. I know 20/20 hindsight is always smart, but seriously, is anyone here still regretting that we didn't sign him to that monstrous, hideous contract?

 

[idseer]

And for those following the Trevor Bauer saga, his leave of absence has just been extended to July 27th. I know 20/20 hindsight is always smart, but seriously, is anyone here still regretting that we didn't sign him to that monstrous, hideous contract?

i'm guessing that contract has some kind of morals clause and the team will not be responsible for a large portion of it.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

i'm guessing that contract has some kind of morals clause and the team will not be responsible for a large portion of it.

Hmmm, you know you may be onto something. But still, all the BS associating with this fiasco, I'm sure the Dodgers would have preferred to keep his payroll intact with no disruption of service.

 

[Mingo]

There is something solid the Sox can hang their hat on related to the draft - the Sox keep a larger portion of scouts on payroll and brought it all back to full strength this season. Other major league teams - had fewer than the normal amount of scouts - some drastically cut down. It should make a difference.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

On a non-Sox note, our beloved X-Town mortal enemy, the Cubbies, might have officially kicked off their White Flag Fire Dump by trading Joc Pederson to the Braves for a ML 1b (uh oh says Anthony Rizzo). Obviously more to follow.

 

[idseer]

six yankees out with covid. it's not gone folks!

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

six yankees out with covid. it's not gone folks!

And LA County just mandated masks indoors again, altho I'm not sure exactly when it goes into effect. Just my luck, we're going to be out there for a couple of days next week. Not sure how negative, if at all, this will impact businesses such as restaurants, who were just starting to get over the hump again. The sad and stupid thing is everyone who has been tested positive has NOT had the vaccine shot. From my understanding, not a single vaccinated person has been found positive during this latest spike. If the non or anti vaxxers need any further proof that it pays to get the shots, I don't know what else will convince them.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Now on a more positive note, for anyone who has DirecTV, they are offering a week's free preview of MLB Innings. Not sure if other carriers are getting the same offer, I can only speak for DirecTV.

 

[Jiddy]

And LA County just mandated masks indoors again, altho I'm not sure exactly when it goes into effect. Just my luck, we're going to be out there for a couple of days next week. Not sure how negative, if at all, this will impact businesses such as restaurants, who were just starting to get over the hump again. The sad and stupid thing is everyone who has been tested positive has NOT had the vaccine shot. From my understanding, not a single vaccinated person has been found positive during this latest spike. If the non or anti vaxxers need any further proof that it pays to get the shots, I don't know what else will convince them.

I mean...You could have at least put in a picture of Holy Eloy to make it somewhat Sox related.

 

[Jiddy]

Now on a more positive note, for anyone who has DirecTV, they are offering a week's free preview of MLB Innings. Not sure if other carriers are getting the same offer, I can only speak for DirecTV.

I dumped they asses for AT&T TV....No ragrets...Well...Until football season.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I dumped they asses for AT&T TV....No ragrets...Well...Until football season.

Not any real big fan in particular of DirecTV, at least not to the point of hawking them. But as you just mentioned, they do carry the NFL ticket and for whatever reason, they've been giving me the package for free the past 4 years. Never argue with free.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Attendance for the two Astros games have both been over 34k. Of course we're talking prime weekend + the 1st place Astros, a possible postseason opponent, so that helps draw in the crowds. But it's good to see fans back in the stands and in such lofty numbers. Let's see what a Sunday afternoon game draws. And let's see how the Sox draw with the 4 game series against the Twins starting with a super rare Monday day game.

Speaking of attendance, I'm hoping to add at least a two count to the season total. Not sure if I've previously mentioned this, but I'll be visiting my original hometown this Sept due to my 50th (gulp!!) high school reunion. Based on my schedule as to where I'll be when I'm out there, it's looking like my best shot at catching a home game will be either Saturday night or Sunday afternoon against the Red Sox, in which those dates are the 11th & 12th, respectively. If both Sox clubs continue to do well, especially ours, then I suspect tickets will be hard to get. The Mrs and I will probably end up in the nose bleed seats. But that wouldn't bother me one bit.

 

[Mingo]

Attendance for the two Astros games have both been over 34k. Of course we're talking prime weekend + the 1st place Astros, a possible postseason opponent, so that helps draw in the crowds. But it's good to see fans back in the stands and in such lofty numbers. Let's see what a Sunday afternoon game draws. And let's see how the Sox draw with the 4 game series against the Twins starting with a super rare Monday day game.

Speaking of attendance, I'm hoping to add at least a two count to the season total. Not sure if I've previously mentioned this, but I'll be visiting my original hometown this Sept due to my 50th (gulp!!) high school reunion. Based on my schedule as to where I'll be when I'm out there, it's looking like my best shot at catching a home game will be either Saturday night or Sunday afternoon against the Red Sox, in which those dates are the 11th & 12th, respectively. If both Sox clubs continue to do well, especially ours, then I suspect tickets will be hard to get. The Mrs and I will probably end up in the nose bleed seats. But that wouldn't bother me one bit.

The guys going out there every day - they deserve all the fans and cheers we can pack into Guaranteed Rate field. I hope you can get to a game. You want to be one of those guys who can say - they saw the Sox play in 21.

Funny story - at my 10th HS reunion - they sent me a solicitation to attend, but I couldn't attend I could write something they would put up on the Wall for others to read. So - I wrote that I was sorry, but the requirements of the FBI witness relocation program make it impossible for me to attend. Out of respect for me - I suppose - they haven't sent me a reminder of any reunion since.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Nice article on Nicky Two Strikes:

Why Nick Madrigal is destined for successful injury recovery

White Sox youngster Nick Madrigal will bounce back from his season-ending injury, said college teammate — and current division rival — Trevor Larnach.

www.nbcsports.com

Yeah, we lost him for the season, but he should be a full go by the next ST.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Sox inked their recent 1st round draft pick, Colson Montgomery, for the full slotted bonus amount of $3,027,000 - kid getting paid.