Insp Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Don't see a thread on this important game that could determine just who wins the NL Central Division, so here goes............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Rodon is a huge disappointment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Good news is Miami is winning 4-0 against the Reds, a little separation for the 3rd pick doesn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Insp said: Don't see a thread on this important game that could determine just who wins the NL Central Division, so here goes............... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Town Sox Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 “We are here at beautiful Progressive Field” - Hawk Who else noticed that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, reiks12 said: Rodon is a huge disappointment... Yep his stuff just isn't special anymore. If you can get a huge package for him this offseason, see ya Edited September 23, 2018 by fathom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I am disappointed by these first inning woes by Sox starters. I just have to believe it’s a coaching/warmup issue. They just don’t seem ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Sox really need to acquire an ace to lead their rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, fathom said: Yep his stuff just isn't special anymore. If you can get a huge package for him this offseason, see ya I don’t think Rodon is showing anything different then the other pitchers. Plus if he is so disappointing why would we get a huge return for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 minute ago, elrockinMT said: I don’t think Rodon is showing anything different then the other pitchers. Plus if he is so disappointing why would we get a huge return for him? His strikeout rate is embarrassing this season. Maybe it's about time our pitching coach stresses strikeouts in this new era of baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Yeah the pitching to contact BS ain't working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) Rodon not durable? Do we prefer Avi or Polk Salad in RF?? Polk Salad Danny! haha Edited September 23, 2018 by pcq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I’m gonna wait till next summer before really worrying about Rodon. But hopefully he comes out of the gates on fire next year and the Sox can trade him at the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Just don't get no hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Rodon is coming off of shoulder surgery and building up his innings so I'm not surprised by his struggles. Next year is another development year so let's see how Rodon pitches over the course of the 2019 season before determining his fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insp Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Mark Buehrle was able to get away with only a very few strikeouts per game because he had much better fielders to work with and he was a very good fielder to begin with. The Sox need to prioritize defense over offense and to get good defensive pitchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 that had to have hurt, right on his ribs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Insp said: Mark Buehrle was able to get away with only a very few strikeouts per game because he had much better fielders to work with and he was a very good fielder to begin with. The Sox need to prioritize defense over offense and to get good defensive pitchers. Damn finally something I totally agree with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, BlackSox13 said: Rodon is coming off of shoulder surgery and building up his innings so I'm not surprised by his struggles. Next year is another development year so let's see how Rodon pitches over the course of the 2019 season before determining his fate. He's been like this every year of his career. He has that knock everyone out slider when its on, and a good fastball to go with. When he gets into a groove and both pitches are working, he goes into a stretch of utter dominance. Then, he'll follow that up with a stretch of wildness and inconsistency with his pitches, and he'll give up 4-5 runs in short stints over several games. Part of this comes from the limited selection of good pitches he has, when one pitch isn't there, he's a 1-pitch pitcher. He reminds me of a left handed version of Edwin Jackson - great pitches, but limited selection of them, and only wins when they'er both on. He had some games back in August where he didn't have good stuff and still worked his way through it, but it seems like there might just have been some luck in that. Either he has to figure out how to win when he doesn't have good stuff by stranding some runners and getting balls on the ground/well timed strikeouts, or he has to have his best stuff more often. I could have written this post about him in 2015, 2016, 2017, and now 2018. I'm pretty sure I did each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazox Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Yuk , not enjoying this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: He's been like this every year of his career. He has that knock everyone out slider when its on, and a good fastball to go with. When he gets into a groove and both pitches are working, he goes into a stretch of utter dominance. Then, he'll follow that up with a stretch of wildness and inconsistency with his pitches, and he'll give up 4-5 runs in short stints over several games. Part of this comes from the limited selection of good pitches he has, when one pitch isn't there, he's a 1-pitch pitcher. He reminds me of a left handed version of Edwin Jackson - great pitches, but limited selection of them, and only wins when they'er both on. He had some games back in August where he didn't have good stuff and still worked his way through it, but it seems like there might just have been some luck in that. Either he has to figure out how to win when he doesn't have good stuff by stranding some runners and getting balls on the ground/well timed strikeouts, or he has to have his best stuff more often. I could have written this post about him in 2015, 2016, 2017, and now 2018. I'm pretty sure I did each time. Perfectly said, and with his velocity down a bit due to the surgery, it's had a huge impact on his strikeout rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YonderLaroche Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Rodon looked like crap , at least I didn't waste $ on a ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 No doubt a disappointing last game for the Hawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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