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* Ed Sherman

I’m guessing it’s time to change the slogan for the White Sox. I don’t think you can hire somebody like Robin Ventura as manager and say you’re “All In.”

Bringing in Terry Francona would have been an “All In” move. You could have made the case for Davey Martinez or Ryne Sandberg, who have paid their dues in the dugout. […]

If you’re a longtime Sox fan like me, you remember the Sox hired Don Kessinger as a first-time manager in 1979. We heard the same description as we did about Mr. Ventura: classy player, great guy, played baseball the right way. The former shortstop was fired in mid-season after compiling a 46-60 record.

Hopefully, Mr. Ventura will have a better run than Mr. Kessinger.

As for the new slogan, perhaps something involving patience might be in order. One piece of advice for the Sox: Please stay away from any Batman and Robin references.

* The Question: What should be the new White Sox slogan?

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 11:35 am

Comments

  1. The kid can manage

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 11:41 am

  2. No Clue

    Comment by Shore Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 11:44 am

  3. Charged Up

    Comment by Nolan Ryan Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 11:45 am

  4. We didn’t get Tony LaGenius and we should be thankful.

    Comment by BIG R. Ph Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 11:48 am

  5. Good Guys Come Back.

    Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 11:52 am

  6. At least we’re not the Cubs. Yet.

    Comment by JustMe Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 11:58 am

  7. Chicago White Sox. You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.

    Comment by Bill F. Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 11:58 am

  8. On the job training! What could be more exciting?

    Comment by Lefty Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 11:59 am

  9. Meh, someone’s got to do it…..

    Comment by Plutocrat03 Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:00 pm

  10. The Optimist in me says”

    Ventura Forth

    The realist says:

    One and Dunn

    Blame it on Rios

    Comment by wordslinger Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:10 pm

  11. Bright Start

    Comment by PublicServant Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:10 pm

  12. Grinder Rule 23: Don’t be afraid to take a swing, even if it’s at Nolan Ryan.

    Comment by That Guy Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:13 pm

  13. TEAM: ME with T&A.

    Comment by Kasich Walker, Jr. Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:14 pm

  14. Occupy the Cell. Please!

    Comment by Kasich "KW" Walker, Jr. Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:17 pm

  15. “The Kids are all white”

    Comment by Rudy Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:17 pm

  16. “The Chicago White Sox: Where Cronyism Happens”

    “Hey, would you have preferred Oney Guillen?”

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:18 pm

  17. “Hey Twins: At least it wasn’t Jesse Ventura’

    Comment by Jake From Elwood Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:27 pm

  18. All dunne

    Comment by foster brooks Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:28 pm

  19. “Headlocked in Third Place”

    Comment by Jake From Elwood Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:29 pm

  20. “Tell me, how long are you gonna stay here, Joe?”

    From “Ventura Highway” by America

    Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:34 pm

  21. The White Sox - Chicago’s Only Professional Baseball Team

    Comment by Kerfuffle Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:41 pm

  22. Still less sucky

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:46 pm

  23. I still prefer:

    “The White Sox. You got a problem wit dat?”

    Comment by John Etheredge Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:49 pm

  24. Rich-what i’d like to say would get me banned for life here so hows about “White Sox Baseball-its not rebuilding it remembering”

    Comment by southsider Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:51 pm

  25. Robin Ventura - Jerry’s “Other” 23…

    Now the Sox: White Sox Baseball - Getting Closer to Mediocrity …

    Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:52 pm

  26. Back in Black and White.

    Comment by amalia Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 12:53 pm

  27. The Chicago White Sox - We’re Actually A Business, And We Make Money Whether We Win Or Not.

    Comment by lincoln's beard Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 1:00 pm

  28. The Chicago White Sox–Steve Dahl’s Favorite Chicago Team.

    Then they can bring back the spirit of Bill Veeck and put Rich Miller in uniform as the “designated fan”.

    Comment by IrishPirate Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 1:08 pm

  29. “Patience is a virtue”

    Comment by Stones Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 1:09 pm

  30. Better look out next year!

    Comment by tubbfan Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 1:19 pm

  31. He was a great player. Maybe he’ll be a great manager, too. Come on out to the park and see for yourself.

    Comment by Responsa Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 1:30 pm

  32. Kenny Williams and Pat Quinn-They give it to you straight.

    Comment by Just Asking Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 1:37 pm

  33. Grand Slams and Gold Gloves.

    Comment by ChiefM Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 2:00 pm

  34. The Chicago White Sox: Kenny Williams Has the Best Job Security in America.

    Comment by Boone Logan Square Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 3:16 pm

  35. Nice guys finish first.

    Comment by walkinfool Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 3:18 pm

  36. To bad it won’t be, but I would love to see billboards across the south side emblazoned with a picture of Kenny WIlliams (perhaps with a blues guitar) with the slogan, “Nobody’s fault but mine.”

    Comment by Baines 4 Prez Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 3:22 pm

  37. walkinfool, you might want to copyright that slogan.

    Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 3:27 pm

  38. Whi-i-ite Robin! Yummm!

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 3:39 pm

  39. Fold

    Comment by Jimmy CrackCorn Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 3:45 pm

  40. The Kid’s Can’t Play.

    Comment by JL Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 3:48 pm

  41. Think First, Charge (or not) Second

    Comment by BigDoggie Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 4:27 pm

  42. “We’ll try harder!!”

    Yes, I stole it from Avis.

    Comment by Wensicia Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 4:48 pm

  43. “Kenny’s Extension”.

    No way this is anything except ‘about Kenny’. Just like it was ‘all about Oozie’.

    How many foolish things can Williams screw up while being gen mgr? This has got to be a ‘work-in-progress-give-me-5-more-years’ game.

    Good luck Sox Fans.

    Comment by sal-says Friday, Oct 7, 11 @ 4:51 pm

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