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I Know It's Over

 After more than half a century of unwavering loyalty to the White Sox, during which I have experienced fleeting highs of victories and all too many lows of defeats, I find myself at the end of a very bad journey. The time has come for me to end my relationship with a franchise that has been a significant part of my life and with the sport of baseball itself. This decision has not been made lightly but results from years of observation, reflection, and complete disillusionment with how the franchise and the sport have evolved. The White Sox, a team I have supported through thick and thin since childhood, has, in recent years, been emblematic of broader trends within baseball that are increasingly difficult to support. Once seen as custodians of a storied legacy, the ownership now appears to operate with a mindset that prioritizes financial gain over the love of the game and the fans' loyalty. This self-interested approach has not only affected the team's ethos but has also had ...