Nice post Pru. Loved Little Luis and Nellie too. Dad took me to my first major league game in old Comiskey Park in '59. My first year of Little League. Played second as my arm was not yet strong enough to play short. Got there my second year. Played in Kankakee where we were given complete cotton flannel uniform sets including hats, sleeves and stirrups. Each team uniform set was unique in color. Our team sponsor was KFL (Kankakee Federation of Labor). Man, I was so proud wearing that uniform. As for whiffle ball, my buddies and I configured a "stadium" using the sides of adjoining houses and a long hedges (hedges were popular back then as you know). Made signs indicating distances to left, center and right. Five on five games (occasionally more). Pitcher's hand. Either left or right outfield (as indicated by the batter) was an automatic out. Played hours upon hours of team games or homerun derby when our numbers were short. 65 years ago now but the memories and the pleasure of playing have not faded. Live in Georgia now so I keep up with the Sox on the internet. GO SOX!!
I think a good hire at the manager position has also been a big factor.
Munetaka might be eligible to come off the IL today, but that ain’t happening. I believe prognosis was he’d miss four to six weeks, so likely early July is soonest.
I just took a look at the last couple pages of the Cubs thread. They're melting down over there.
I find the baseball thread segregation here amusing. It's probably for the best, I wouldn't want any of those Cardinals freaks in the Cubs thread.
I’m guessing you and Sox ownership have differing thoughts on what showing “up in numbers” means. They are 24th in attendance with an average of a shade under 21k. Last night Sox drew 14.622 fans. Only three teams drew fewer — two teams that are double digit games behind in their divisions (Balt and Miami) and one playing in a minor league park (Athletics). Not all that impressive when you’re battling for divisional lead and playing best team in baseball with an ace pitching who used to play for Sox.
You are prolly right, but the key is he will be off the IL, so he can step in when ready, and he can be on the bench w the guys. All good stuff
I stand with you in anti-Reinsdorf solidarity
