The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 And, to top it all off, ESPN was celebrating the fact that Kenny Williams was "being honest" about Frank. Are you serious? Can we dig up the "Reasons why ESPN is terrible" thread again? The reason other GMs don't make comments like that is because it's childish and completely unprofessional. Between these comments and Ozzie Guillen's existence, it's like Chicago White Sox: The High School Years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 I agree that Ken Williams was being incredibly childish, as he went out of his way to try to bury the best player the White Sox has produced in my lifetime and maybe even in their history. Just terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 27, 2006 This is the "we're on top now and we can say whatever the fuck we want" type of comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted February 27, 2006 Well fuck that shit. I've loved the White Sox since forever, but if that's the way they treat things, especially regarding my favorite player of all time, they can go fuck themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 I honestly hope Williams suffer some kind of backlash from the South Siders. Of course Czech and Bruiser could be at the front of it, chanting "CUBS! CUBS! CUBS!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 27, 2006 If anyone in the Dodger organization were to say that about Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider or Tommy Lasorda, I'd take this flag right out of my sig, pull the banner off my wall, drive down to Dodger Stadium, park by McCourt's car, wait for him, then light the banner on fire. Well, I probably wouldn't, but I damn sure wouldn't be a fan of the organization anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 Man, even the Cubs were semi-diplomatic to Sosa in public. Kenny Williams really is as dumb as Michael Lewis made him seem. And yeah, Thomas probably is the best White Sock of all time, making it an even more inappropriate statement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 Kenny seems to take things really personally when a player leaves on not the best terms. He basically did the same thing when Magglio Ordonez left. Thomas pretty much squashed the whole thing today but makes that first trip back to Chicago all the more fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 Even though Thomas did behave like an ass sometimes, that was a hell of a burial from Williams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 ESPN: OMG BARRY BONDS DRESSED UP AS PAULA ABDUL!!!! Oh that Barry he's so whacky. Gee ESPN showing this clip over and over again wouldn't be some planned bit for his "reality" show? Nah, couldn't be. ESPN never shills their own shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 What's just disturbing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 THIS JUST IN: Barry Bonds went grocery shopping, then was spotted exiting a dry cleaners. Here's Pedro Gomez with more on this unbelievable news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 ESPN is having a Bonds reality show? THIS I have to see. I'm amazed that Bonds, who shows so much contempt for the media and the public, would put himself out there like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 Let me ask you a question: If I had to make you guess what type of contract extention Randy Winn just signed, what would you guess? 2 yrs/7 mil? 3 yrs/10 mil? How about 3 years/23.25 mil? Yikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 Winn's contract is bad, but Jack Wilson's is worse. 3yrs/$20 mil for a career line of .263/.304/.368? Double yikes. But I suppose that's one reason the Pirates are the Pirates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 He's not going to replicate his otherworldly September for the duration of his contract, but Randy Winn is actually a very valuable player. He gets on base at a respectable clip, runs the bases very well, is a decent defensive center fielder, and has a little bit of power to round out his game. It's a lengthy extension, but it's justified - there's no center fielders coming through the Giant prospect pipeline anytime soon and, in the meantime, Winn could be one of the five best centerfielders in the league. Also, from what I understand, Winn is from the San Francisco area, which makes the signing a decent PR move as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 It's hard to say which contract is worse. At least the Wilson contract covers him solely through his prime. Winn is already 32. Winn is a markably better player, but Wilson is a truly good defensive performer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 Pavano's going to start the year on the DL. Ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 It's hard to say which contract is worse. At least the Wilson contract covers him solely through his prime. Winn is already 32. Winn is a markably better player, but Wilson is a truly good defensive performer. If it was a four or five year extension, I'd have more reservations about the deal. As it is, Winn has a very good combination of power of speed, which historically indicates that the player is going to age a little more gracefully than your typical MLB veteran. Winn may not be a 20/20 candidate over the last two years of the deal, but I think he'll still provide more than enough value as a centerfielder to justify the contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2006 And things just get bleaker for the Nationals, Jose Guillen is out three months with a wrist injury. I think there is a legitimate chance they'll finish behind the Marlins. http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/NASApp...t=.jsp&c_id=was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2006 They'll still take 5 of 6 from the Cubs again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2006 Kerry Wood's getting knee surgery. At least his mixes it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest StylesMark Report post Posted March 3, 2006 Pavano's going to start the year on the DL. Ugh. Maybe that's not such a bad thing, given his uselessness last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2006 Ladies and gentlemen, Pokey Reese is missing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2006 What team is he on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2006 Marlins. And he was found today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2006 Hey Mik, what do you think about the robust figure the Fish threw at Miggy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericholic82 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2006 with pavano hurt again, heers hoping chacon is not a 1 yera wonder. he did look good in limited action in the spring training opener yesterday though, as did aaron small Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2006 Bruiser, It's justified. He's not arbitration eligible until next year and both he and his agent have gone on record saying that they know they have a big pay day in the future. Keep him cheap this year and I honestly think that the Marlins will try to go long term with him. At least I hope. But either way, I've read in a few places that they WILL pay him until his salary goes over $10M a year and then get rid of him. Who knows how long that will take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
