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MLB Network's "The Club": A Synopsis

Well, MLB Network's peek into the finer aspects of our beloved Chicago White Sox has come to an end. While, to the casual viewer, "The Club" may have simply been a retrospective glance into the front office of a, particularly hectic, MLB font office, it gave us die-hards a first hand look at how the business that we dedicate our entire summer to, gets things done. Take the jump with me and let's see what can be taken from the series for White Sox fans.

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  • JIm Thome was, essentially, left out to make room for Randy "Cant find the plate" Williams. While this move was obviously asinine, the blame lies with KW. Even though Ozzie preached the idea that RW> Gentleman Masher, Kenny allowed him to have his way even though he was obviously mistaken.
  • Don Cooper/Jeff Cox are the cat's pajamas.
  • Kenny and Co. decided that solidifying the back end of the rotation was more important than the elusive LH slugger. While the rationale adds up, the offense (aka the pariah of the 10' campaign) demands another move. Look for the August waiver-wire Kenny to show up and we'll see.
  • Ozzie Guillen owns a sweet ass bicycle.
  • Chris Sale is somewhat of douche nozzle. Ditch the bling, shut your mouth, and pitch; Well.
  • The KW-Ozzie-Jerry matrimony needs to continue for, at the very least, several years to come.

If this ship sinks in the near future, I feel that the only position that needs a gut check is that of KW. Ozzie knows this game well enough, and has accomplished enough, to have earned his job. I'll give KW the benefit of the doubt for the time being, and foreseeable future, but if the necessities required to push this team to the next level aren't accomplished within the reasonable future, it's time to go another direction. Let us hope that said next move is forthcoming, and go-go you Chicago White Sox.

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has ozzie, on average, given a money quote per episode?

otherwise, i’ll probably take a pass on watching…the nyt review mentioned the opening episode was filled with cliches

"I never say one bad thing about those stupid fucking Cubs fans. Not a single word about those mother-shitting pieces of fuck"

by onlysoxfaninbasel on Aug 9, 2010 5:54 AM CDT reply actions  

Considering half of what Ozzie says qualifies as "a money quote"

Yeah, pretty much. Kenny and Jerry weren’t so shabby themselves. If you can get past the irrelevance of Michael Clarke Duncan as a narrator and the redundancy of the “We were out of this thing a month ago, but look at us now” theme, it’s definitely worth the time.

''I'm not in the gym every morning now for the Cy Young. I want what the boys did in 2005. I want that dog pile, that memory, that ring.''

by TheIronSchenk on Aug 9, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

not irrelevant

he’s famous, has a good voice for narrating, and likes the white sox.

When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.

by U-God on Aug 9, 2010 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I forgot he was a fan.

irrelevancy withdrawn.

‎"I love Dustin Pedroia. He is very good hitter. And he has a strong
back, so he could be climbed up on and I sit on his shoulders and ride
around on him like riding a little horse that loves me and eats apples
and I have to pitch around because he is a good hitter"

by TheIronSchenk on Aug 9, 2010 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

mothertrucker was at disco demolition

and unlike WU, he ran on the field

When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.

by U-God on Aug 10, 2010 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

Blurry close ups? Looping the same B-Roll? Melodramatic voiceover?

Reminds me of Behind the Music

Theain is the guy I Just can’t stand! pierre is almost as bad,he dose get on base more. If Quntin gets any worse trade him. WE NEED HELP!

by 67WMAQ on Aug 9, 2010 6:03 AM CDT reply actions  

Cox and Cooper definitely have a bromance going on

If Cox’ only purpose is to keep Coop happy, then he’s the second most valuable coach.

His name is Rios and he dances on the sand

by Nordhagen on Aug 9, 2010 8:39 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

yeah I don't get that

what am I missing?

"it’s over, tdogg.

no. it’s not unlike me. when i make an unqualified statement, it means i’m sure i’m right" Larry

by Tdogg on Aug 9, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

he didn't answer his phone call on draft day?

KW said he has never, NOT been able to get a hold of a 1st round pick on draft day.

"I haven’t gotten to where I am by giving up easily." - Ari Gold

by Where Triples Go to Die on Aug 9, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

they sure seemed to have video of them talking.

are you suggesting that was like the moon landing?

by larry on Aug 9, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

you are a good researcher, and have a good memory. how did this slip past you?

re-watch the last 5 minutes of the final episode. kdubs is visibly frustrated, after about the 5th attempt…

c’mon now, we all know that the moon landing was filmed in hollywood! we outsmarted those commie bastards!

"I haven’t gotten to where I am by giving up easily." - Ari Gold

by Where Triples Go to Die on Aug 9, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

right.

and then they were able to get a hold of him. i can’t say i’m exactly shocked that it took a few attempts to get a guy who was just drafted on national television on the phone. i’m guessing KW wasn’t the only one contacting him.

by larry on Aug 10, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

Not quite animosity.

I still think the kid can be a stud. Just pointing out his overall douche tendencies. Those giant white-boy chains haunt my dreams. Plus, someone needs to force feed that kid Connie’s pizza until he puts on about 40LBs. The 12er of Miller High Life apparently made me hate this kid last night.

''I'm not in the gym every morning now for the Cy Young. I want what the boys did in 2005. I want that dog pile, that memory, that ring.''

by TheIronSchenk on Aug 9, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

if i were a pitcher

i would also wear white-boy chains. for exactly the reaction you had to it.

by larry on Aug 9, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well played.

''I'm not in the gym every morning now for the Cy Young. I want what the boys did in 2005. I want that dog pile, that memory, that ring.''

by TheIronSchenk on Aug 9, 2010 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

he does need to STFU and pitch; well.

"I haven’t gotten to where I am by giving up easily." - Ari Gold

by Where Triples Go to Die on Aug 9, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

in his defense, he signed quickly for slot.

"I haven’t gotten to where I am by giving up easily." - Ari Gold

by Where Triples Go to Die on Aug 9, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

The only reason that happened

was Kenny/Hahn/front office hydra saying “Dude, sign this now and we’ll call you up in 2 months. I pinkie promise.”

‎"I love Dustin Pedroia. He is very good hitter. And he has a strong
back, so he could be climbed up on and I sit on his shoulders and ride
around on him like riding a little horse that loves me and eats apples
and I have to pitch around because he is a good hitter"

by TheIronSchenk on Aug 9, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought the trade room stuff was interesting

I felt a little better about Jackson after “seeing” that they actually did feel good about him and it wasn’t just a moving piece. I also really didn’t realize that the Berkman deal was actually all the way “done”.

The Rosenthal shit was funny. Them watching him spill accurate report after report and Kenny’s look was priceless. Who was the mole?

"it’s over, tdogg.

no. it’s not unlike me. when i make an unqualified statement, it means i’m sure i’m right" Larry

by Tdogg on Aug 9, 2010 10:00 AM CDT reply actions  

Bill Scherrer.

EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Aug 9, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

in what interest if it's obvious that it's him, is it his 'job' to leak the rumors?

otherwise, why wouldn’t kenny fire his ass?

"I never say one bad thing about those stupid fucking Cubs fans. Not a single word about those mother-shitting pieces of fuck"

by onlysoxfaninbasel on Aug 9, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

If I knew who was leaking, I'd save it for my site.

I was joking. He was the most ardent about getting Jackson instead of a bat, is all.

But I’d guess that the leaks come out of the other side, most of the time. The Chicago media doesn’t break trade news all that often.

EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Aug 9, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

my apologies for being whooshed

"I never say one bad thing about those stupid fucking Cubs fans. Not a single word about those mother-shitting pieces of fuck"

by onlysoxfaninbasel on Aug 9, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's not your fault

I photoshopped a boner on the security guard but it's too dark to see --- billyok

by mick10 on Aug 9, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

or that the Hahn-Ozzie-Jerry matrimony might be much sexier.
The KW-Ozzie-Jerry matrimony needs to continue for, at the very least, several years to come.

by Andronicus on Aug 9, 2010 12:31 PM CDT reply actions  

the amount of commas in your 2nd sentence is fucking amazing.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Aug 9, 2010 6:16 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Aug 11, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

There are so many comma splices in that sentence,

It hurts my head. I don’t want to pause there, it doesn’t make sense!

Time to call in the Q!avalry.

by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 16, 2010 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

I was disappointed

Pretty dull actually, might as well have been scripted.

"We are strong enough as we are and everything fits together in such a way that the only thing we were going to add would be something of an impact guy," KW

by ChicagoPete on Aug 11, 2010 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I find clubhouse meetings fascinating.

Like our team meetings. Scintillating.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Aug 16, 2010 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

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