bmags 8,704 Posted October 12, 2021 I'm gonna throw this out there: Maybe Rodon's bullpen was good on last wednesday, but given how that shoulder has been unpredictable they decided to go with Cease who had been pitching very well this year, and had a pretty dynamic start his last time vs. the astros that they didn't pull him soon enough. But by time they made the decision on Cease, Carlos' shoulder has continued to feel very good to Carlos, so they are more optimistic than they were last saturday that he could give them starters innings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
White Sox Park 189 Posted October 12, 2021 42 minutes ago, shago said: McCullers walks a lot of batters, we didn't walk against him once in Game One. Walk we win, don't, we don't? Yes, working the count is all important today, as well as going the other way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balta1701 5,297 Posted October 12, 2021 Robert in the 3 spot? Well shit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reiks12 1,883 Posted October 12, 2021 I actually like that lineup a lot 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Allen 5,616 Posted October 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: First of all, you said “the elimination game”, not “an elimination game”, as if there was only one of them, so your language was a little weird sounding. Second, you are telling us that a decision by this coaching staff makes no sense without realizing that’s just a the complete norm for this coaching staff. If Rodons fastball is ok why didn’t he pitch earlier - I don’t know, it would be a dumb call by the coaching staff (personally I wanted him followed by the bullpen in game 2). If Rodon’s fastball isn’t ok, why is he starting in an elimination game today? I don’t know, it would be a dumb call by the coaching staff. Maybe the commonality is a dumb coaching staff? My point was if he was anywhere near 100%, why would you wait to use him in a game that might not have been played? Dumb coaching or not, there is no reason to think he is going to be throwing 95-100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balta1701 5,297 Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, reiks12 said: I actually like that lineup a lot Pretty sure I would have stuck with Engels in the outfield for defense but yeah I’m ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 11,794 Posted October 12, 2021 Benetti is supposed to be on the pregame with Chuck and them team before the game on NBCSN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 11,794 Posted October 12, 2021 Also if you can go to the game today, Stubhub is as cheap at $59 right now. You can get onto the club level for under $150. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,864 Posted October 12, 2021 51 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Oh shit, just realized after reading that Suntimes article that Cane Guy was my Sunday school teacher at one point as a kid. Didn’t recognize him given his age, but what a small fucking world. This is the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shago 275 Posted October 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Robert in the 3 spot? Well shit. The future is now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,864 Posted October 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, BigSqwert said: Ride the momentum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,864 Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Also if you can go to the game today, Stubhub is as cheap at $59 right now. You can get onto the club level for under $150. I should have flown to Chicago last night after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,864 Posted October 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Engels in the outfield Wasn’t that a movie in the 1990s? Maybe this is our movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EloyJenkins 1,789 Posted October 12, 2021 Robert has claimed his rightful throne on the number 3 spot for the next 10-15 years. Rejoice Sox brethren, for the future is NOW. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,864 Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said: Robert has claimed his rightful throne on the number 3 spot for the next 10-15 years. Rejoice Sox brethren, for the future is NOW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Sacamano 2,944 Posted October 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Robert in the 3 spot? Well shit. Love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buehrle>Wood 1,198 Posted October 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Pretty sure I would have stuck with Engels in the outfield for defense but yeah I’m ok. Hernandez 2-4 with 2 doubles vs McCullers but I do agree. Meanwhile current Astros vs Rodon: .184 average, .222 OBP, .252 Slugging. He's dominated them in 109 plate appearances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,864 Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said: Hernandez 2-4 with 2 doubles vs McCullers but I do agree. Meanwhile current Astros vs Rodon: .184 average, .222 OBP, .252 Slugging. He's dominated them in 109 plate appearances. How baseball would it be if Rodon went 8 innings and gave up 1 weak ass hit with 0 runs? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pettie4sox 247 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, hi8is said: How baseball would it be if Rodon went 8 innings and gave up 1 weak ass hit with 0 runs? That would be epic, but would be more epic is if the Sox shell McCullers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reiks12 1,883 Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, Buehrle>Wood said: Meanwhile current Astros vs Rodon: .184 average, .222 OBP, .252 Slugging. He's dominated them in 109 plate appearances. Just need 4 decent innings out of him today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 11,794 Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, hi8is said: How baseball would it be if Rodon went 8 innings and gave up 1 weak ass hit with 0 runs? No way they let him go to 100 pitches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,864 Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, southsider2k5 said: No way they let him go to 100 pitches. Even the almighty TLR? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hi8is 2,864 Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, pettie4sox said: the Sox shell McCullers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balta1701 5,297 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, hi8is said: Even the almighty TLR? We don’t want him saving anything for later innings. Empty the tank. If that means 50 pitches, make ‘‘em count. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
