I grew up in the Northwest suburbs (where everyone was a Cubs fan), but had grandparents who lived in Sarasota when the Sox were there for Spring Training. I got to interact a lot with the players, specifically Ozzie and Frank, and that sold me. I’m curious to hear other stories.

Will former White Sox pitcher Chris Sale end up in Cooperstown?

Here's the case:

Won the 2024 N.L. pitching triple crown.

Should win the 2024 N.L. Cy Young on 11/20.

In addition, has 6 top 5 Cy Young finishes.

Second in MLB history in strikeouts per 9.

Second in MLB history in strikeout to walk radio.

Eight time All Star. Including 3 time starter.

2024 Gold Glove winner.

2018 World Series Champion.

3 time league leader in strikeouts.

2 time league leader in complete games.

Eight 200+ strikeout seasons. Including one 300+.

Tied MLB record with 12+ K's in 5 consecutive starts.

Tied MLB record with 10+ K's in 10 straight starts.

Tied MLB record with 3 immaculate innings.

Sale is currently 49th all time in strikeouts at 2,414.

He's a lock if he reaches 3,000 but it would take 3 full, good seasons to get there. I don't know if he has that left.

Not that strikeouts are the determining factor, but just to compare, 25 of the pitchers ahead of him are in the Hall of Fame.

Another 3 are still active, 5 not yet eligible, and 2 others may not get in for other reasons.

Negatives:

Missing almost 3 full seasons due to injury and only 3 career shutouts.

Cutting up those uniforms on 7/23/16. (I don't believe will be a factor)

Personally, I believe one more good season and he'll have enough to get in.

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I hope they make a friend with a team hoping to make a playoff push to prime conversation on deadline trade talks to acquire talent!

I can't find it on google and I didn't get to watch the guys reactions.

https://www.soxon35th.com/orioles-decline-eloy-jimenezs-2025-club-option/

No surprise Eloy is unemployed - minor league deal for him is probably his only option for ‘25. Maybe he will actually take training seriously and avoid a waste of the incredible talent he was blessed with.

Got this White Sox hat in a yard sale but can’t identify the signatures. Any clues?

The Fa pool for shortstops is extremely thin for next year. Who are some guys you could see the white Sox target? MLB.com lists these

Willy Adames (29 years old, 8.0 WAR) Ha-Seong Kim (29, 6.9) -- mutual option Miguel Rojas (36, 3.5) -- club option Jose Iglesias (35, 2.6) Paul DeJong (31, 2.2) Kevin Newman (31, 1.4) Amed Rosario (29, 0.7) Nick Ahmed (35, 0.5) Brandon Crawford (38, 0.5) Aledmys Díaz (34, -0.9) Tim Anderson (32, -1.6)

We are going to be rolling out Miguel Rojas aren’t we?

With a WAR at 3 and an OPS in mid to upper 700’s, I’d like to see then solidify SS for the next 4 years while they build and develop other positions of need

I’m watching the Boston/NY documentary on Netflix and Theo talks about trading Nomar to the Sox, for Magglio and McCarthy, if Boston would’ve landed Arod. Can’t help but wonder how that would’ve impacted 2005.

I’m happy for Michael Kopech. I know he has had to deal with his demons and overall control problems but I respect his raw talent. I hope he was able to contribute to the LA win to feel like he was part of that team. Good dude and friendly to all Sox fans.

This is tweet of the decade here folks 😂😭

Felt fitting to pull these out with the Moncada news. The Pito jersey & Benetti tee are the only I’d still wear proudly. Maybe others ironically.

The Eloy shirt still has a tag on it.

He just announced his retirement