chitownsportsfan 4,672 Posted April 7, 2018 anyways I'm going to hit the gym go Sox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daggins 333 Posted April 7, 2018 Its fine to wait on Engel, because the Sox can afford to, but his swing is awful and his approach lately has been garbage. So, i'm not holding my breath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soxfan49 2,389 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 01:47 PM) Such a headcase at the plate. Already changed his swing from spring training Exactly, and again, what good is speed if the guy is never on base to use it? At that point it's f***ing useless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Sir 550 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:46 AM) Ok why ? You over reacted a few games ago on Davidson too. Engel hit .160 last year, and his MiLB stats don’t really suggest a greater ability. His rope ought to be very short. Give us Cordell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonofaRoache 2,083 Posted April 7, 2018 Just not a good inning. Can't let a pitcher off the hook with the bases packed and no outs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justBLAZE 221 Posted April 7, 2018 PS. That's 4 walks for Tim in 7 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Sir 550 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:46 AM) more bad luck for Moncada, FFS. Bad luck? The dude has 12 Ks in 32 PAs. Sure, he hit that ball hard, but bad luck is not the cause of his overall struggles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTruth05 1,528 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (Knuckles @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 01:51 PM) PS. That's 4 walks for Tim in 7 games. Very positive sign,he's so confident at that plate. Really hoping he keeps this up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fathom 10,492 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 06:48 PM) Exactly, and again, what good is speed if the guy is never on base to use it? At that point it's f***ing useless. Not sure how with his current swing he can ever get on top of a pitch. Meanwhile, Giolito has some of the same stuff/command from last game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justBLAZE 221 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (StrykerSox @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 01:51 PM) Bad luck? The dude has 12 Ks in 32 PAs. Sure, he hit that ball hard, but bad luck is not the cause of his overall struggles. Yea but that was another smoked ball right at someone, by definition isn't it bad luck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTruth05 1,528 Posted April 7, 2018 Giolito struggling to find the plate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigHurt3515 1,084 Posted April 7, 2018 Gio has thrown more balls then strikes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fathom 10,492 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 06:57 PM) Giolito struggling to find the plate Mechanics terrible. Falling way off to the left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Sir 550 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (Knuckles @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:51 AM) PS. That's 4 walks for Tim in 7 games. That’d be amazing. If you plugged that walk rate into his output from last year, his OPS rises to .760. And that’s not accounting for the fact that greater patience probably leads to a better BA and SLG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaliSoxFanViaSWside 3,422 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:47 AM) lol, how does one "over react" when the players in question had over 800 combined PA last year and were over -2 fWAR combined. I'm not over reacting to this year I'm reacting to bad players that have sucked for a long time on the south side. I get it. However in a year the Sox aren't going to compete guys like Engel and Davidson need to get every chance to improve. Avi did,Yolmer and Leury showing signs they will. I know Engel is older and has no pedigree like Moncada who you constantly defend but I'd expect more from a guy who supposedly played the game like you. Give him some credit at least he had a good AB. I just think you biases show up too much in game threads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwolf68 77 Posted April 7, 2018 Gio looks terrible after a fairly encouraging first couple innings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTruth05 1,528 Posted April 7, 2018 More 2 out runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac9001 50 Posted April 7, 2018 I don't think Giolito has thrown a single breaking ball for a strike this year. As poor as his fastball command has been today it's surprising he isn't getting totally lit up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fathom 10,492 Posted April 7, 2018 Pitching is horrendous so far this season. At this point, Giolito is a one pitch pitcher. The curve is an urban legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwolf68 77 Posted April 7, 2018 Simply terrible execution on the mound to walk the bases loaded just to get to Miggy. Terrible. Time to get the pen up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwolf68 77 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 03:01 PM) Pitching is horrendous so far this season. At this point, Giolito is a one pitch pitcher. The curve is an urban legend Which pitch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigHurt3515 1,084 Posted April 7, 2018 If you are going to pitch him down and away then why the shift? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake 318 Posted April 7, 2018 Giolito falling apart out of the stretch also reminiscent of Gavin Floyd, his alter ego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fathom 10,492 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (mac9001 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 07:01 PM) I don't think Giolito has thrown a single breaking ball for a strike this year. As poor as his fastball command has been today it's surprising he isn't getting totally lit up. Hasn't exactly faced good offenses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fathom 10,492 Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 07:02 PM) Which pitch? Fastball and even that has bad command Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
