Mrs. BeefLoaf on “Hosting the 108ers”
I am often asked, “what is it like to live at the 108 Pre and Post-game headquarters?” Let me give you a glimpse…...
You’re Either In or You’re Out – 25 Man Gambles
Those are the type of gambles I would like to see from our front office again, so let's get to it....
The 108 Interview Series – Bond-ing with Matt Bond.
One of those loyal followers (and a guy who responds to our tweets) is Matt Bond. Today, we celebrate Mr. Bond, Matt Bond (cause...
New Rules at the G-Spot!!!
I assumed Sox Park was basically self policing (and if you have read any of our "BallPark Experience" columns, you'll know why)....
Wild Predictions OR Things that won’t happen, but you could imagine what it would be like if they did
These are for entertainment purposes only, but if you make any money off these predictions, like Ginger McKenna, I WANT MY CUT....
Another Beer Blog.
Let take a look at some of new options that the Sox have included in the conversations going forward....
Best Baseball Movies of All Time
The point of this is that there are varying, strong opinions on baseball movies, so I wanted to try to figure out what the best...
The 5 – Beers.
I like just about anything if it is made well. Or cheap. Or, well, I will drink most anything. ...
White Sox Middle Infield Glut
Good day everyone, it's your pal BeefLoaf and during spring training and it is roster crunches that I have on my mind. ...
Pace of Play is Pure Poppycock
There are a number of problems with this theory but the biggest is that the NFL's pace of play is worse and it gets monster...
Avisail Garcia is in the BEST SHAPE OF HIS LIFE!!!
I am not sure what is worse, that our RF weighed in at the END of a season at 268 lbs, or that losing 5%...
The 5 – Stupid Baseball Rules
Congratulations MLB! You've saved about 10 seconds per game. Sit back and watch the millennials flood in....
The Nate Jones Quandry
On one hand, you'd think you would like to trade your bullpen pieces while the value of those pieces appears to be en vogue by...
Back in Time – Memories from the BallPark
It was Spring of 91, our 7th grade year, and our impressionable middle school minds were about to be blown....
It’s time to put #Rebuild2017 in high gear and trade the SodFather
Regardless, let's take our best guess and figure out what teams and what return makes the most sense for the man with the big hose....
The 5 – 5 Sort of Baseball Movies
I guess my definition varies from that of others, so I bring you, the 5 Baseball Movies that aren't really Baseball Movies....
Why the ‘Loaf is getting nervous about the rebuild?
That anxiety has to do with Jose Quintana. I was all for Rick Hahn holding off for maximum value with the Chris Sale deal,...
SoxFest 2017 – We met some people, we gave out some shirts.
But instead of getting bread or cheese, you get autographs from your favorite White Sox players! Plus about all the free stuff you can...
Finally, A Move!!! Welcome Peter Bourjos
Finally, some movement occurred Friday, the Chicago Tribune's Colleen Kane reported that the White Sox signed Peter Bourjos to a minor league deal with an...
The 5 – Running on the Field
Rather, I am here to determine the 5 that could run on the field and face no repercussions whatsoever....
Tyler Saladino’s Challenge to White Sox Fans!!!
To be in the contest, tweet us @fromthe108 and Tyler @SaladinoTyler and hashtag it #southsidestachemen....
Other, Other Jose Quintana landing spots
Some of these landing spots have flaws, but these are the ones that have been in the news so those were the ones covered....
Imagine……A White Sox Network……..
I came up with some programming (besides re-runs of White Sox games and the Chuck Garfien show)....
The 5 – Promotions We’d Like To See
much like last year when we started winning, future games started to sell. 100k tickets in a week....
White Sox Hot Stove season trudges on…….
The White Sox made several moves this week and each of them is indicative of potential signs of where the team wants to go...
Team Chemistry: a PED blog
Seriously though, I can't figure out why we are so selective around what cheating is, what is acceptable PED use, and why steroids cross some...
Bring back ______ and other nonsense.
It can get me frustrated, I can get a little upset, but usually I write it off. But in 2017, I take issue with...
The Reclamation Project Team
These will all depend on them out-performing expectations, but with a team that is expected to lose, you can take these risks....
Derek Holland is our next new favorite White Sox we’ll forget about in 3 years
This week, the White Sox signed former Rangers LHP Derek Holland for 1 yr and $6M (plus incentives). A few observations......
Breaking Down the Chris Sale trade
Good day fam, a special 108 breakdown of the Chris Sale trade. We at the 108 are stoked by this move....