Tnetennba Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) Just Win Edited August 8, 2020 by SouthWallace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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caulfield12 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, SouthWallace said: Playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers. Draft: Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 29th round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft from Valley HS (Valley, AL) and the Chicago White Sox in the 20th round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL). High School: Valley HS (Valley, AL) School: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) Debut: August 1, 2020 (Age 25-187d, 19,748th in MLB history) Rookie Status: Still Intact through 2020 2020 Contract Status: Not Updated Full Name: Matthew James Foster Twitter: @MattFoster_14 Edited August 8, 2020 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) Perhaps the most interesting tidbit, has never started a game...at least since high school. 69 games finished, 31 saves. More or less the “anti-starter,” if there was such a thing. https://www.milb.com/news/foster-realizing-hometown-dream-288411712 Besides his focus and competitive nature, Matt's mother believes his versatility is another strength of his. He played various positions growing up, even winning the Silver Slugger and All-State honors as a third baseman in high school. He originally signed to catch during his college before moving to the mound. After the season, Foster is excited to return to UA (Alabama) as he continues pursuing his degree and training at the Capstone with his ultimate goal of reaching the Major Leagues in sight. For Mrs. Foster, watching Matt take the mound at Regions Field brings back memories of an 8-year-old swinging a bat around and saying he would play in the majors one day. Now, she gets to witness his dreams become reality. She's there every step of the way, reminding him to "stay focused and work hard." Edited August 8, 2020 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScootsMcGoots Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 No. More. Injuries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 minute ago, soxfan49 said: That is a weird ass lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I like the lineup. That’s the best defense the Sox can throw out there right now and with a bullpen day this surely can’t hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 This lineup is weird. I know Robert has hit a patch, but I really don't get this. And this confirms that TA7 is getting leadoff and Robert is going 6th moving forward and that is WRONG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Once again, I hope that I don't have to tip my hat to the opposing starter. I think I've suffered a thumb sprain from all the tipping this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Ew to Moncada at Leadoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Facing Yakkity Yack Plesac. Uncle Dan must be proud. Cleveland pitching is impressive even with Tito in GI distress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Looks like i'll be able to watch and focus on this one. Have a migraine today so it means I won't be able to do my normal MLB the show grinding + white sox game. It'll just have to be White Sox game. Anyone else play the Show lately? They just came out with the juiced Luis Robert card yesterday. I spent 130k on it immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 46 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: Ew to Moncada at Leadoff. Renteria just shaking things up to see if the Sox can shake their hitting doldrums. I'm starting to think Abreu makes the lineup since he is such a fixture batting 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 hours ago, SouthWallace said: When I saw Renteria opted, I hoped the next word was out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 41 minutes ago, pcq said: Facing Yakkity Yack Plesac. Uncle Dan must be proud. Cleveland pitching is impressive even with Tito in GI distress. Yeah the I dians have five starters that are good. I still want to know when we can expect them and the Twins to drop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, ScooterMcGee said: That is a weird ass lineup Yeah it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: Yeah the I dians have five starters that are good. I still want to know when we can expect them and the Twins to drop off. When Lindor/Cruz are gone. Edited August 8, 2020 by Jack Parkman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 So we will probably get 2 to 3 innings out of Foster, and then a bridge outing from Anderson. Then we will see if we are winning or losing to see what direction we go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Deep Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, ScooterMcGee said: That is a weird ass lineup I kind of like this lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 46 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: Yeah the I dians have five starters that are good. I still want to know when we can expect them and the Twins to drop off. Clevinger, surprisingly, is the one scuffling. Supposedly having a hard time pitching some lingering pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Jack Parkman said: Ew to Moncada at Leadoff. Really? I think he might be our best option there. Obviously hurts his run producing abilities, but he’s all but guaranteed to get on base at a high rate and has pretty good wheels. Id like to see Jose and Robert switched honestly. Ricky is going to have to come to terms that Jose isn’t a top 4 option in this lineup anymore, at least Vs RH. He’s killing us with risp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, SouthWallace said: Yeah it is. My guess is he’s “mixing it up to try and generate some more runs”... or something like that. /shrug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, TheFutureIsNear said: Really? I think he might be our best option there. Obviously hurts his run producing abilities, but he’s all but guaranteed to get on base at a high rate and has pretty good wheels. Id like to see Jose and Robert switched honestly. Ricky is going to have to come to terms that Jose isn’t a top 4 option in this lineup anymore, at least Vs RH. He’s killing us with risp Moncada's numbers suck at leadoff. He struggles there. He's much more comfortable at 2 or 3. Edited August 8, 2020 by Jack Parkman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 25 minutes ago, hi8is said: My guess is he’s “mixing it up to try and generate some more runs”... or something like that. /shrug Yeah, probably. Many valid things to critique but I guess sometimes you gotta shake it up and roll with something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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