fathom Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said: The braves scored 3 runs this series against the Phillies. If you think the braves suck you are not a smart baseball fan. My point here is if you want to base your opinion on a team...maybe give them a month, not a series. They lose Ozuna for possibly the season? Is Swanson possibly going to the DL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, caulfield12 said: Abreu is clearly pressing now without any protection from Moncada and Grandal. Moncada has to get this head out of his ass. Is he a good hitter or is he just a bad hitter who had a single good season. The anomaly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, HOFHurt35 said: Cliche with no substance Insightful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, EloyJenkins said: The braves scored 3 runs this series against the Phillies. If you think the braves suck you are not a smart baseball fan. My point here is if you want to base your opinion on a team...maybe give them a month, not a series. It’s the All-Star game controversy jinx...already have a cousin in Alabama referring to it as the start of another Civil War, lol. Also love the fact that A-Rod thinks playing it in Texas would be wise to have everyone jammed together in a covered facility in the July heat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, fathom said: Here’s the issue...if Yoan isn’t an impact hitter, who is going to bat 4th to give Jose any protection? If you asked me who the two hitters we could least afford to get hurt, it would be Timmy and Eloy This is fair - That said - I’m not ready to write off Robert, Vaughn and others who could provide protection. I do agree - I think Robert and Moncada are keys to offense - if they hit 280ish...this offense will be real good. I say that cause I know they will hit for power etc. If they both hit .240 - this is going to be an offense that no shows on a lot of nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, southsideirish71 said: Moncada has to get this head out of his ass. Is he a good hitter or is he just a bad hitter who had a single good season. The anomaly. I said it earlier, but this season is over before it started if Yoan has a repeat of 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjusttyped Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 The greatest bullpen manipulator in the history of baseball was managing to get his guy a save instead of actually winning the game. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Chisoxfn said: This is fair - That said - I’m not ready to write off Robert, Vaughn and others who could provide protection. I do agree - I think Robert and Moncada are keys to offense - if they hit 280ish...this offense will be real good. I say that cause I know they will hit for power etc. If they both hit .240 - this is going to be an offense that no shows on a lot of nights. I have no idea how Robert will be able to hit .280 or so without making some huge adjustments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, fathom said: I said it earlier, but this season is over before it started if Yoan has a repeat of 2020. If he cant crush RHP as a lefty hitter then we are in a world of hurt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said: It definitely would be a lot more positive and enjoyable than fucking you wtf 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, southsideirish71 said: Moncada has to get this head out of his ass. Is he a good hitter or is he just a bad hitter who had a single good season. The anomaly. I think Moncada will be fine as he frequently has bad stretches like this, but when he goes cold so does the offense now without Eloy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Chisoxfn said: I will say this - I think the angels are a playoff team if their pitching can hold up. That lineup is deep and talented and their bullpen looks to be pretty good too. I have them in a division winner parlay I bet on like 2 months ago so I hope so lol Edited April 5, 2021 by manbearpuig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourWhatHurts Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Chisoxfn said: I will say this - I think the angels are a playoff team if their pitching can hold up. That lineup is deep and talented and their bullpen looks to be pretty good too. They need help, but thankfully for them, their owner will spend all day and lots of teams around the deadline will still be crying poor, looking for some dashing old man to come riding in a green stallion looking to wash all of their bad contract dreams away. And what I'm referring to here is basically, they'll get a few pieces of help for nothing by taking on a few million dollars while other teams like ours will still be crying poor, and doing things like trading INTL money to get out of buyouts, that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, maxjusttyped said: The greatest bullpen manipulator in the history of baseball was managing to get his guy a save instead of actually winning the game. Hendriks was Tony’s big offseason addition so probably important to build up his stat sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 13 minutes ago, Sox80 said: Seriously I'm sure you're a nice guy. That said can you please just leave we don't care. Relax. Dude was respectful. There's at least 20 regulars on here that would make the board better if they left. No need to displace your anger away from reinsdorf, la russa, and how shitty they played this series as a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, fathom said: I have no idea how Robert will be able to hit .280 or so without making some huge adjustments. I think he is capable - I don’t think it takes a lot - but whether he actually makes it - I don’t know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, fathom said: I have no idea how Robert will be able to hit .280 or so without making some huge adjustments. He’s played 60 total games, I get he’s looked ugly, but the kid will likely adjust. It’s just going to take some time. Unfortunately, that puts even more pressure on Jose & Yoan to mash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, Chisoxfn said: I think he is capable - I don’t think it takes a lot - but whether he actually makes it - I don’t know. All I know is if they really told him to focus on fastballs, they are idiots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Chisoxfn said: This is fair - That said - I’m not ready to write off Robert, Vaughn and others who could provide protection. I do agree - I think Robert and Moncada are keys to offense - if they hit 280ish...this offense will be real good. I say that cause I know they will hit for power etc. If they both hit .240 - this is going to be an offense that no shows on a lot of nights. That's a lot to ask of vaughn, but I sure hope he can make that leap this early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, Chicago White Sox said: He’s played 60 total games, I get he’s looked ugly, but the kid will likely adjust. It’s just going to take some time. Unfortunately, that puts even more pressure on Jose & Yoan to mash. Yeah I’m not saying he won’t ever do it, but it’s easily his worst tool at the moment. I do wish he would continue to be aggressive on the bases, as he passed up two chances this series to steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: He’s played 60 total games, I get he’s looked ugly, but the kid will likely adjust. It’s just going to take some time. Unfortunately, that puts even more pressure on Jose & Yoan to mash. This is starting to feel more like a development year than a contending year. We have Madrigal, Collins, Robert, Cease, all developing to major league talent. 3 of those names are supposed to be major contributors to the team's success. They better figure it out like by July, or this season is a wash. That said it's still SUPER early, but early signs aren't great, at all. There is a lot of work that needs to be done. Even Moncada looks like he needs to relearn how to compete at the major league level. Edited April 5, 2021 by ScooterMcGee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: I’ll be fair/objective and assert we should be 3-1. That said, we are just not a very good team without Jimenez/Anderson and with a manager the game has passed by. It’s pretty sad that this is what we waited five years for. I would love to think that Hahn/KW would be gone if they miss the playoffs, but we know that will never happen with JR at the helm. The Yermin Mercedes excitement lasted all of two games. Last statement very odd. He's only played 3 games and set some team records in the process and broke 1 modern era MLB record. Can't get excited over those things for long when you lose. Maybe that was your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Tony said it was one of the most impressive, courageous losses he’s ever been a part of. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, fathom said: Tony said it was one of the most impressive, courageous losses he’s ever been a part of. Tell him to put the wine down. Its not helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, fathom said: Tony said it was one of the most impressive, courageous losses he’s ever been a part of. wait for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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