Predicting the 2020 #ThatsSoWhiteSox Headlines

A 162-game baseball season is sure to bring many exciting times, soul-crushing defeats, and flat-out laughable news blurbs.

Author:
Tony Marchese
Publish date:
Dec 19, 2019 7:43 PM EST

Predicting the Thats So White Sox 2020 Headlines

It's the dead of winter, but White Sox baseball weighs heavily on the mind. An underwhelming offseason thus far has the Sox On Tap crew disgruntled and frustrated. While the decade is turning, our feelings about the South Siders are not. During the 2019 season, our resident grouch #NegativeNonnie came up with a hashtag to describe and encompass all the unfortunate, disheartening, and stochastic events that take place surrounding our beloved baseball team — #ThatsSoWhiteSox.

As the 2020 season approaches, Jonnie Nonnie and I couldn't help but wonder: what kind of ridiculous shit will happen in the White Sox world to kick off the decade? Alas, we collaborated on a list of #ThatsSoWhiteSox headlines you could possibly see this season.

White Sox Sign Gio Gonzalez

On Tap Sports Net, 12/19/19

We kick things off before year's end with an actual headline. Look, it's not that Gio Gonzalez is a terrible depth option for the pitching staff. It is, however, the essence of #ThatsSoWhiteSox: former White Sox draft pick, traded away, reacquired, traded away again, now signed as a free agent. If you listened to Sox On Tap throughout the 2019 season, this signing should come as no shock to you because Jonnie has been predicting it since July.

White Sox Looking to Compete in 2020

NBC Sports Chicago, 2/17

Despite making only one "major" offseason move, the White Sox set out to have their first winning season in seven years.

Luis Robert Injures Hand During Base Running Drills

The Athletic, 2/20

It wouldn't be Spring Training without a dumb Luis Robert hand injury. Let's see how long this sets him out for.

Jake Burger Nearing Return

MLB.com, 3/9

Stop us if you've heard this one before.

Covey, Detwiler Battling for Final Rotation Spot

NBC Sports Chicago, 3/16

If at any point during the offseason you murmured "Ryu is too old and injury-prone," "Bumgarner's impending regression isn't worth big money," "David Price is over the hill," "we don't need Wade Miley," or "the 2021 free agent class will be more worthwhile anyway," this one's for you.