White Sox Grinder Rules

[Chisox73]

Here are the World Champion White Sox Grinder rules to live by.Follow these rules and you will live a happier life

1. Win. Or die trying.
4. Knowing what's coming and hitting what's coming- not the same thing.
5. Every pitch is full count. Every inning, the ninth. Every game, game seven.
6. The best seat in the house is often determined by the best players in the house.
7. Grinder ball requires speed, defense, and discipline. And immigration.
10. Only one statistic matters: W
11. When jumping on the White Sox bandwagon, do not, I repeat DO NOT, keep your hands and arms inside the wagon at any time.
21. Thieves will be punished. Swiftly, harshly and repeatedly.
22. When attending a Chicago White Sox game, don't blink.
23. When all is said and done, make sure you "done" more than you said.
25. A good outfielder doesn't see the wall. He tastes it.
26. Your hitting should serve as a warning. To low flying aircraft.
27. Be a highlight reel.
28. Always give fans something they can take away from the game. Like the other team's pride.
30. Good enough, isn't.
33. The best way to get out of a hole is to dig deeper.
37. Never walk. Even when you walk.
38 You're either counted on or counted out.
39. Be a man. Play like a boy.
43. Step up to the plate even if you're not stepping up to the plate.
44. There is more to baseball than peanuts and cracker jacks.
45. The best defense is a good win.
46. Respect the past, people that are shoeless, and anyone named Joe.
47. Flying does not make you superman. Getting up and making the throw to first for the force out, now that makes you Superman.
54. If you can't take the heat get out of the batter's box.
55. It's called stepping up to the plate for a reason.
58. Don't throw back a home run ball.
61. There is no "I" in team. But there is one in quit.
65. Do not sit in the leftfield bleachers, home to Scott Podsednik.
66. There is nothing loveable about losing.
73. When bringing the family to a White Sox game know your limits.
74. Believe in magic. Not magic numbers.
78. Ixnay on talkin' about the ayoffsplay
88. Make history, history.
96. Expect the unexpected at U.S. Cellular field, home of the White Sox.
98. Batters should fear your fastball. Not because it can get them out. Because it can knock them out.
162. Crying in baseball is acceptable only if champagne burns your eyes.
174. Hoist the city up on your shoulders. They'll return the favor.

[GoSox!]

My Favorites:
1. Win. or Die Trying
66. There is nothing loveable about losing.
88. Make history, history.
162. Crying in baseball is acceptable only if champagne burns your eyes.

By the way, has anyone heard of a campaign slogan for the Sox in 2006? I wouldn't think it would be the same thing as 05 would it?

[Chisox73]

#88 is the new one that they have hanging on the side of thew ballpark,overlooking the Dan Ryan Expressway.

[runningshoes]

46. Respect the past, people that are shoeless, and anyone named Joe.

I like that one.

[Chisox73]

I like #28

[runningshoes]

I like #28

How about the cross-town team's pride?

[Chisox73]

We already did that.Without them ever stepping on the field

[GoSox!]

98. is great: Batters should fear your fastball. Not because it can get them out. Because it can knock them out.
Think they're talking about Big Bobby?

Also, I realized Pods is the only player actually mentioned in any of the rules

[Chisox73]

98. is great: Batters should fear your fastball. Not because it can get them out. Because it can knock them out.
Think they're talking about Big Bobby?

Also, I realized Pods is the only player actually mentioned in any of the rules

Yes on Bobby.

Also,the Scott Posednik one was funny when it was on the radio because they meant that the left field bleachers weren't the best seats to take your date,because she'll fall in love with Scott.

[runningshoes]

What does #73 mean?

Are the hot dogs expensive, or something?

[Chisox73]

About $4.Except on Thursdays when they're $1 each.

[GoSox!]

Also,the Scott Posednik one was funny when it was on the radio because they meant that the left field bleachers weren't the best seats to take your date,because she'll fall in love with Scott.

Really? I was wondering what the meaning behind that one was.

As for the falling in love with Pods, sounds like the ladies are gonna have to look for a different man. Pods is getting married to Lisa Dergan sometime in February I think (correct me if I'm wrong.)

[Chisox73]

I knew they were engaged.She was with him on the parade bus.

[GoSox!]

I knew they were engaged.She was with him on the parade bus.

Yep...Pods is one lucky guy

[Chisox73]

Yeah.. some people have all the luck.Winning the World Series,and marrying a Playboy Playmate.

[Chisox]

My favorite is #78
78. Ixnay on talkin' about the ayoffsplay

Ain't that the truth!

[Chisox73]

I saw this one on the Bishop Ford Freeway last weekend.

#41. Never underestimate the power of power.

[Chisox73]

Newest Grinder Rule from the 1st Sox TV commercial of the season;

#71. If at first you succeed. Repeat.

[HeGone7689]

This one is posted above a piture of Freddy, Mark, Jose, and John at the concourse ramp at the Cell.

Grinder Rule # 75 : Heroes aren't born, they're rotated.

[Chisox73]

Here are some more White Sox Grinder Rules as seen in the 2006 White Sox game program.

#2. Be MVP, M T W T F S S.

#50. Be head and shoulders and arms and legs and spine and torso above the competition.

#57. There's power in numbers..Like 14,23,25,24,15,5 12....

#69. There's always this year.(Well,and last year.)

#99. Intimidation can com4e from a screaming 99-MPH fastaball..or a Screaming 9-year-old.

[Chisox73]

Here's the complete 2006 Grinder Rules list;

1) Win. Or die trying.
2) Be MVP, M T W T F S S
3) Bite worse than your bark.
4) Knowing what's coming and hitting what's coming--not the same thing.
5) Every pitch is full count. Every inning, the ninth. Every game, game seven.
6) The best seat in the house is often determined by the best players in the house.
7) Grinder ball requires speed, defense, and discipline. And immigration.
8) Play every game like it's your last.
9) Be realistic, expect miracles.
10) Only one statistic matters: W
11) When jumping on the White Sox bandwagon, do not, I repeat DO NOT, keep your hands and arms inside the wagon at any time.
12) There is only one acceptable reason not to hold onto the ball: Amputation
13) There is only one thing more valuable than ability. The ability to recognize it.
14) It's a mother's right to yell at her boys.
15) Be a highlight reel.
16) Level the playing field. Preferably while the other team's on it.
17) Never be satisfied with what you have achieved. It pales in comparison to what you can achieve.
18) NEVER be late for the National Anthem. No matter what nation you're from.
19) A reputation is not built on what you are going to do.
20) Hot dog vendors don't take credit.
21) Thieves will be punished. Swiftly, harshly and repeatedly.
22) When attending a Chicago White Sox game, don't blink.
23) When all is said and done, make sure you've "done" more than you said.
24) Play like there are no rules.—like gravity for instance.
25) A good outfielder doesn't see the wall. He tastes it.
26) Your hitting should serve as a warning. To low flying aircraft.
27) If the fence won't come to you, go to the fence.
28) Always give fans something they can take away from the game. Like the other team's pride.
29) Play like a star. Never act like one.
30) Good enough, isn't.
31) Never swing at foolish pitches. Unless they're foolishly belt high, right down the middle.
32) Respect respect.
33) The best way to get out of a hole is to dig deeper.
34) For some, it's not a choice. It's genetic.
36) You can't spell "win" without a few "k's".
37) Never walk. Even when you walk.
38) You're either counted on or counted out.
39) Be a man. Play like a boy.
41) Never underestimate the power of power.
43) Step up to the plate even if you're not stepping up to the plate.
44) There is more to baseball than peanuts and cracker jacks.
45) The best defense is a good win.
46) Respect the past, people that are shoeless, and anyone named Joe.
47) Flying does not make you superman. Getting up and making the throw to first for the force out, now that makes you Superman.
49) There are no starting pitchers. Only finishing pitchers.
50) Be head and shoulders and arms and legs and spine and torso above the competition.
53) There are always willing players: Those willing to do whatever it takes to win. And those willing to watch them.
54) If you can't take the heat get out of the batter's box.
55) It's called stepping up to the plate for a reason.
57) There's power in numbers. Like #14, #23, #5, #24, #15, #25...
58) Never throw back a home run ball, even if it from the other team.
59) GO. GO. GO.
61) There is no "I" in team. But there is one in quit.
63) You don't have to be a coach to coach.
65) Do not sit in the leftfield bleachers, home to Scott Podsednik.
66) There is nothing loveable about losing.
69) There's always this year. (Well, and last year.)
71) If at first you succeed, repeat.
73) When bringing the family to a White Sox game know your limits.
74) Believe in magic. Not magic numbers.
75) Heroes aren't made. They're rotated.
76) Pitch. Hit. Win. Repeat.
78) Ixnay on talkin' about the ayoffsplay
88) Make history, history.
89) Taste victory and be hungry forever.
92) Interpretive dance at 101 M.P.H.
95) Be more than a one hit wonder.
96) Expect the unexpected at U.S. Cellular field, home of the White Sox.
98) Batters should fear your fast ball. Not because it can get them out. Because it can knock them out.
99) Intimidation can come in the form of a screaming 99 MPH fastball or a screaming 9 year-old.
162) Crying in baseball is acceptable only if champagne burns your eyes.
174) Hoist the city up on your shoulders. They'll return the favor.

[Paulmcall]

Lose this series to the Tigers (starting tonight) and you'll be crying without the bubbly.

[2Chance]

Good rules for either side of the white lines. Thanks for sharing them, Chisox.

Let's see all your guys and all our guys play by them this week, and the better at it win!!!

[Chisox73]

Good rules for either side of the white lines. Thanks for sharing them, Chisox.

Let's see all your guys and all our guys play by them this week, and the better at it win!!!

Sounds like a plan. May the best team win.

[Paulmcall]

Looks like the Sox can start looking for the wild card now.