Sights and sounds from SoxFest, Day 2
We can only hope for half of Harpchado; Yoán batting leadoff?
Same drill as yesterday — a first pass of early news and nonsense in the afternoon, with a likely update late.
Good morning #WhiteSox fans! I could do without the tribute to #LukeAppling today, thank you very much pic.twitter.com/KQv7XTQOdo
— SoxNerd (@SoxNerd) January 26, 2019
.@CarlosSan29 is the best hype man around. #SoxFest2019 pic.twitter.com/kMj2RkB89r
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 26, 2019
"Never was this rebuild going to hedge on one guy," Rick Hahn says.
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) January 26, 2019
Seminar with Hahn and Renteria and @jasonbenetti under way. #SoxFest2019
At fan Q&A, GM Rick Hahn reiterates what he said Friday. If #WhiteSox don’t land Machado/Harper, they’ll make another run at premier FAs next year
— Scot Gregor (@scotgregor) January 26, 2019
When asked what he’s happiest with this offseason, after a long pause, Hahn says “It’s not over yet.” #SoxFest2019
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 26, 2019
I knew he was all up on his phone last night for a reason. https://t.co/lbVDUldlgI
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 26, 2019
Thanks Daryl.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 26, 2019
Can we win 80 games? fan asks. Renteria cites bullpen improvements, says it's possible. "But we have to play clean baseball."
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) January 26, 2019
Hahn adds, 'the win total we care about is 95." That's the goal down road we're striving for.
Hahn said everyone has limits when asked if they are ready to outbid everyone for premium free agents. Hahn said they expect to go down swinging if they don't convert. Prepared for this off-season.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 26, 2019
Renteria said Moncada came to him wanting to hit at the top of the order
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 26, 2019
Hahn on main selling point to FAs: “We’re getting poised to go on a long-term run and you have a chance to be a part of something special.” #SoxFest2019
— Scot Gregor (@scotgregor) January 26, 2019
Can’t make it through SoxFest without someone mentioning Fernando Tatis Jr.
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 26, 2019
This year the honor goes to Rick Hahn himself.
Rick Hahn calls himself a “jackass” for trading Fernando Tatis Jr. #SoxFest2019
— Scot Gregor (@scotgregor) January 26, 2019
Ricky says he's keeping new look. Said he was told Chicago championships come to coaches with facial hair. pic.twitter.com/bAG40ZtQjt
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) January 26, 2019
Greedy fan: can we realistically sign both Harper and Machado?
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) January 26, 2019
"From a payroll management flexibility ... might not be strongest move going forward," Hahn says.
Hahn said Machado or Harper clearly won't be the last premium free agent they purse over time. So to try to add both moving forward is not the most financially feasible.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 26, 2019
Remembering this line from Rick Hahn from last night. I asked Rick Renteria where he'll bat Eloy Jimenez. Hahn interjected with "The offseason isn't over yet. There might be some other names in that lineup."
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) January 26, 2019
Worst fans in baseball? Nicky Delmonico says “Cubs fan” and the panel agrees. #SoxFest2019 pic.twitter.com/3PpKll7rfm
— Madeline Kenney (@madkenney) January 26, 2019
Explains why Ozzie wasn't consulted on the Adam Dunn signing. #BigDonkey
— South Side Sox (@SouthSideSox) January 26, 2019
Wish he had been. https://t.co/wOQGCSOV1h
Seby Zavala thinks “kids running around” sounds like a “great time”
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 26, 2019
We do not have that in common.
Ballsy move.
— South Side Sox (@SouthSideSox) January 26, 2019
OK, if Yoán's got the cojones to rock a SoxFest onesie, he can bat leadoff after a 217-K season. https://t.co/dC1OaQSLf0