Loretta's Lounge renamed La Russa's Lounge

[thomas35forever Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close thomas35forever]

https://twitter.com/TheTyronePalmer/...749336072?s=19
If this is true, what an incredibly crappy move by the White Sox. They really couldn't have slapped La Russa's name somewhere else in the ballpark?

EDIT: A family member has confirmed that this is in fact true. A plaque remains there, but the sign wasn't even given to the family. Additionally, Shane Riordan received confirmation from the Sox about it. This is bad all-around.
https://twitter.com/312Loso/status/1...946280452?s=19

[Mark'sBrokenFoot A-Ball Find all posts View Profile Close Mark'sBrokenFoot]

She still works for the Sox? Wow, how crass, I would be heartbroken if that happened to me.

[Lipman 1 Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close Lipman 1]

Story on this with quotes from Sox spokesperson:

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-s...essions-worker

[Mohoney Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close Mohoney]

I swear, Jerry Reinsdorf is the ****ing Mr. Bean of public relations.

[Lipman 1 Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close Lipman 1]

I swear, Jerry Reinsdorf is the ****ing Mr. Bean of public relations.

I honestly don't know how much JR has to do with this particular situation although with this organization you never know for sure.

I mean if they could give Nancy Faust the run around, they can do it to anybody.

[thome_fan Rookie Find all posts View Profile Close thome_fan]

It is so hard to be a fan of this organization.

[BigKlu59 Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close BigKlu59]

It is so hard to be a fan of this organization.

Pull up a swivel seat at this gin mill and join the rest of we restless souls. Just when you see some sunshine, those dark clouds come a tumbling in.

[Chez Triple A Find all posts View Profile Close Chez]

She still works for the Sox? Wow, how crass, I would be heartbroken if that happened to me.

According to the story Lip posted, she passed away (story doesn't say when). The Sox put up a plaque at the ballpark honoring a long-time concessions employee. Seems reasonable.

[notjimrose Double A Find all posts View Profile Close notjimrose]

The funny (or sad, depending on your point of view) thing about this whole things is that there is absolutely no benefit to be gained by renaming the area for LaRussa. It's just a seating area, so it's not like slapping LaRussa's name on it is going to increase revenue in any way, shape, or form. Someone decided to risk a PR black eye for no discernable reason.

[HomeFish Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close HomeFish]

Unforced error.

[Mark'sBrokenFoot A-Ball Find all posts View Profile Close Mark'sBrokenFoot]

According to the story Lip posted, she passed away (story doesn't say when). The Sox put up a plaque at the ballpark honoring a long-time concessions employee. Seems reasonable.

I must have misread a line in one of the tweets. Still, Tony has gotten plenty from the Sox. He didn't need this. My gut says this is an attempt to drum up some excitement for LaRussa after his cold reception, but it backfired. Oops

[thomas35forever Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close thomas35forever]

Statement from the Sox:

https://twitter.com/JRFegan/status/1...411272708?s=19
https://twitter.com/JRFegan/status/1...620381191?s=19

[Mohoney Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close Mohoney]

This is what happens when you surround yourself with sycophants. Nobody dares to tell you when you’re about to do something totally stupid and wrong.

[Lipman 1 Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close Lipman 1]

Curious what motivated them to change things in the first place.

[Mohoney Major Leagues Find all posts View Profile Close Mohoney]

Another thing:

The ONE positive attribute that this cheap miserable prick in the Owner’s Box supposedly offers is loyalty. Helluva way to show it...