08-21-2009, 03:33 PM
<!--quoteo(post=59351:date=Aug 21 2009, 02:26 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Aug 21 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=59344:date=Aug 21 2009, 02:16 PM:name=Butcher)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Butcher @ Aug 21 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Replacing AJ Pierzynski would go a long way towards converting my seething hatred of the Sox back into mild irritation. Ozzie, Hawk and now Stone, Buehrle, and Jenks would all have to get 86'd as well, but getting rid of AJP would definitely be a step in the right direction.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You know, it's funny because thinking back to the 80s and 90s, I never truly hated any Sox players, coaches, or upper management in any way. What is it about this collection of people (aside from their WS victory) that makes them so unlikeable? It's as if these people were acquired not simply for their ability to play baseball, but to also talk shit about the Cubs. It's fine if they want to have a permanent chip on their shoulders for motivational purposes, but the shit talking and stereotypes got old several years ago.
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I'm convinced that it comes from up top. KW and even fucking Reinsdorf talk shit about the Cubs. When your owner, GM, and manager all have a giant chip on their shoulder about their neighbor on the other side of town, it's no surprise that it trickles down to their players.
You know, it's funny because thinking back to the 80s and 90s, I never truly hated any Sox players, coaches, or upper management in any way. What is it about this collection of people (aside from their WS victory) that makes them so unlikeable? It's as if these people were acquired not simply for their ability to play baseball, but to also talk shit about the Cubs. It's fine if they want to have a permanent chip on their shoulders for motivational purposes, but the shit talking and stereotypes got old several years ago.
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I'm convinced that it comes from up top. KW and even fucking Reinsdorf talk shit about the Cubs. When your owner, GM, and manager all have a giant chip on their shoulder about their neighbor on the other side of town, it's no surprise that it trickles down to their players.