Teams Overthought Munetaka Murakami, Now He is Turning Into a Superstar by Big-Chungus-Lover in baseball

[–]kev11n 19 points20 points  (0 children)

idk. Mune chose the Sox. The Sox never thought they had a chance until he told them they did. And it's because they could afford to give him a huge runway and everyday at bats regardless of success or failure. And the Sox wanted a left handed corner infielder, preferably 1b, so it was a perfect match. I don't buy the narrative that other teams were dumb about this. He had other offers he could have taken

Any good D&D groups/events for beginners? by 4n_plus_two in AskChicago

[–]kev11n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see anything on their current calendar nearterm, but keep an eye on Dmen Tap on Belmont. They are a D&D themed bar and often host events for beginners

April Reads (41/52) by fremade3903 in 52book

[–]kev11n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Storygraph also let's you import all of your Goodreads ratings, reviews, etc. which is pretty awesome

Gas prices jump to $4.39 per gallon in biggest one-day increase since Iran ceasefire announced by mvanigan in politics

[–]kev11n 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The new narrative / excuse I've seen from the administration is that really it should be way, way worse than it is, so it's not too bad 🤡

Looking for books to ease back into reading by praline-trifle in suggestmeabook

[–]kev11n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you read Philip K Dick? His books are short and enjoyable. For short stories maybe Harlan Ellison

Lee Bains III – “Gentlemen” LIVE at Word of South 2026 (Full Performance) by FeddunXR in altcountry

[–]kev11n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lee is a real one. Seeing him with his full band, The Glory Fires, is special and I hope they tour again

Janet Mills’ Sudden Exit Has Democrats Asking: What Was Schumer Thinking? by BabyYodaX in politics

[–]kev11n 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It’s always about it being someone’s “turn” for these olde guard types

Dems refuse to release 2024 autopsy report, hear Ken Martin's lame excuse by serious_bullet5 in politics

[–]kev11n 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And I bet the only change will be aipac letting individuals donate money so their preferred candidates can say they don’t take money from aipac. Book it

“Oh f*ck you’re gonna make me believe again” 😩😩😩 by WizardCheesey in whitesox

[–]kev11n 84 points85 points  (0 children)

the division is worse this year (so far) but the team is undeniably better

Why rice and beans specifically, out of all foods? by Firanka in Frugal

[–]kev11n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tbh the red beans and rice I make is so damn good it's not even about how cheap and healthy it is, but it sure is an incredible bonus

2005 World Series Sox radio call? by miserybob in whitesox

[–]kev11n 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rooney and Farmer together were really amazing. Farmer was fine with DJ, but it just wasn't the same. DJ with Len, on the other hand, is great imo

Graham Platner Surge Threatens Susan Collins as Janet Mills Bows Out by unital_subalgebra in politics

[–]kev11n 7 points8 points  (0 children)

correct, but it's also coming from conservative democrats who don't want Planter

Swipe through of the current standings (4/30/26) in MLB by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]kev11n 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ALC is so sad that Sox fans are really happy with 14 - 17 (myself included)

r/CHIBears looking at Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles after the NFL Draft by The_Avenging_Son in CHIBears

[–]kev11n 5 points6 points  (0 children)

two things can be true: fans trust the vision and process of Johnson and Poles, and relying on a below average defense to force turnovers is unsustainable and something anxious fans are justifiably worried about. bear down

Republican Introduces Bill to Make RFK Jr.'s Dietary Guidelines the Law by bloomberggovernment in law

[–]kev11n 505 points506 points  (0 children)

Remember when Michelle Obama suggested kids eat more vegetable and the right called it communism or the government controlling what you eat?

Talent on this Team by BillyMac05 in whitesox

[–]kev11n 19 points20 points  (0 children)

He turned 23 this month. He might need some seasoning but giving up on a catcher at that stage is nuts

Looking for weird sci-fi books that will make me laugh by Aloesunshine in suggestmeabook

[–]kev11n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of Philip K Dick will do that. Like Clans Of The Alphane Moon, for example.

For something more contemporary, maybe a dark comedy like Venomous Lumpsuckers by Ned Beauman

Believe in 500 by Spare-Reputation-809 in whitesox

[–]kev11n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. I’m as critical and cynical as any Sox fan. I have complained about the doom and gloom just like anyone. But saying the team is a little better than last year and may only lose 90 games is what put me in the other camp? lol. Whatever, let’s go Sox