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Yeah, we got Cat on the scene for crafty tweets and features, but here’s a general sampling of the goings-on at SoxFest, Day 1.
First question from @MLBBruceLevine: “If Machado signs, what number will he wear?” #SoxFest2019
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 25, 2019
Hahn stresses that a lot of the moves made this offseason were for guys who have been around winning environments who can help the young guys via... you guess it — clubhouse presence and leadership. #SoxFest2019
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 25, 2019
Hahn says he will be “personally disappointed” in himself if they do not convert on the... remaining available free agents, let’s say. #SoxFest2019
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 25, 2019
.@Danielbpalka meeting a local celebrity — Sister Mary Jo! #SoxFest2019 pic.twitter.com/S6DQMwZZhH
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 25, 2019
.@ManofSteal_15 sporting the new home run chain that fans can win in the #SoxSocial Twitter Vending Machine! #SoxFest2019 pic.twitter.com/j2FnizRUFX
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 25, 2019
HELL YES https://t.co/gRf3Gan70R
— South Side Sox (@SouthSideSox) January 25, 2019
Present tense, José, present tense. https://t.co/vsYD8hVCsK
— South Side Sox (@SouthSideSox) January 25, 2019
Ozzie Guillen greeted with “Ozzie” chants at a standing-room only opening ceremonies #SoxFest2019 pic.twitter.com/3xSiLcls5U
— Madeline Kenney (@madkenney) January 25, 2019
#SoxFest https://t.co/VghIvd0ggZ
— South Side Sox (@SouthSideSox) January 25, 2019
That's his emergency Smirnoff evacuation getup. https://t.co/Acfffr5lBt
— South Side Sox (@SouthSideSox) January 25, 2019
— South Side Sox (@SouthSideSox) January 25, 2019
“I feel like I’m back home and I’m happy,” Ozzie Guillen said. pic.twitter.com/PYXJWWhuDK
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) January 25, 2019
That's his emergency Smirnoff evacuation getup. https://t.co/Acfffr5lBt
— South Side Sox (@SouthSideSox) January 25, 2019
Ozzie on Hall of Famer Harold Baines pic.twitter.com/J0GygmXxWG
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) January 25, 2019
Ozzie on his relationship with Ken Williams: "Me and Kenny always have a good relationship. People thought different way. We have a job in the past, it’s not an easy job to do. We have a couple of lunches and dinners through the season, maybe 4 or 5 times, and we are cool."
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 25, 2019
Ozzie showing his always humorous form on tonight's Mark Buehrle perfect game panel: "I love it. They are going to ask me a question about the perfect game, and I don’t remember. It’s kind of hard. There were a few vodkas between that day and today."
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 25, 2019
Jose Abreu was at meeting with Manny Machado in Chicago. "I just tried to let him know how great this organization is. If it was up to me, I would try to sign him. I'm just hoping for the best for him and if he wants to sign with us, I'd be one of the most excited guys"
— Scot Gregor (@scotgregor) January 25, 2019
Things you can purchase at SoxFest #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/unTAdkRFoI
— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) January 25, 2019
Hahn on Hot Stove rumors over past few months: "I’ve literally seen written that we are interested in players, that I don’t even know who represents them. I’ve never spoken to the agent. I’ve seen we’ve made offers to players that we simply have not made offers to."
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 25, 2019
Rick Hahn: “This has been the most inaccurate offseason I’ve been a part of.” Re: Rumors of signings, being in contact with agents, etc.
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 26, 2019
Renteria said they don’t really want Moncada to expand his zone much because he has such a good eye.
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 26, 2019
Hahn: “This is where we belong, we deserve a seat at the table on premium free agents.”
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 26, 2019
.@CarlosSan29: baseball player and expert vlogger. pic.twitter.com/BvJgEUhKYT
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 26, 2019
Jake Burger is on a pretty set timeline despite the second injury, should be set to join an affiliate June 1st or sooner. Has been “ramping up baseball activities.”
— Free Agent Writer Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) January 26, 2019
While reiterating that Dane Dunning is not coming to big league camp out of caution as he returns from his elbow sprain, Hahn said Dunning is starting the season at Double-A
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) January 26, 2019
Ken Williams said someone drank all the scotch Mark Buehrle gave him after Buehrle pitched a perfect game. Ozzie Guillen said his wife hasn't let him drink it yet. So since she's out of town, Ozzie told Kenny he'll bring it tomorrow #SoxFest2019
— Madeline Kenney (@madkenney) January 26, 2019
Yonder just said he FaceTimed Manny Machado with Abreu and Moncada just before Opening Ceremonies at #SoxFest2019 https://t.co/AOPe5VW0y0
— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) January 26, 2019
A young woman said her auto license plate is Ozzie 13 because of her fandom of him. Ozzie said he always wondered why he could not get those plates. Now he knows.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 26, 2019
Kenny gets the crowd to sing Happy Birthday to Ozzie
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 26, 2019