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I'm not sure he's going to be a stud but they clearly need to work on his delivery. If it's giving him chronic knee pain at 29th percentile extension, at his size, something needs to change. I don't think he's going to be a stud; I don't see the TOR talent, but certainly 3rd or 4th starter. One big problem for him is that (granted small sample size) lefties having a .358 wOBA against him. He gets no platoon advantage, as a LHP that's not great, Bob. I'd rather he go down and work on things in AAA. I think Sandlin gives us more of a chance to win now. Or, if they think someone else can of the candidates, I'd rather them come up.

But I hate his face

Would be very supportive of this move.

It feels like they made changes recently in an effort to improve command - it has come at a cost of "stuff" - but I also wonder if they view it as they can re-unlock that easier, so from a development perspective repeatability / command was priority. As a result, Noah's in the tough spot of actively working on mechanical and development changes at the big league level (as a young pitcher). I think the key is Sox have to manage his "psyche" well and I feel that is a very underrated area where Venable has excelled. I keep reminding myself - Schultz is going to be a stud in the long-run - but in the short run there is more work to do and some of that is going to require a step back. That said, I'd love to see a game where he's just off the charts electric (we saw some of that when he first came up - where the stuff stood out - despite the challenges with command.

Thinking about all the pitches Luke fouled off to get those walks. Cost the club a fortune.

team has not yet had a serious losing streak

Hopefully the weather is good at game time. Some huge storms going through the area now and some more expected later today.

I doubt it's much more than that after 73 last year and 88 the year prior. Maybe 110?

86 wins definitely nets us a playoff spot. I think our success in the playoffs is linked with some form of home field advantage.

What do you think his innings limit is? It can’t be only 100, right?

Feels like the first big, old school blockbuster series of the year with two of the best teams in the AL. Gonna feel like the ALCS.

Tonight could determine if Schultz is going to stay on the big league roster. Important game for the kid.

8th in fWAR for position players at 14.5. 10th in wRC+ and 7th in xWOBA. So maybe a little bad BABIP luck last month. Defense has slumped the last month, back to -12.5 runs below average. Vargas and Colson the main culprits there. 17th in fWAR for pitching. We have moved up slightly in FIP, at 18th as well. I don't really rate xFIP anymore but we are 21st if you think it filters out some batted ball luck. So yea, a .530 team feels fair. We need to get Colson playing like an All Star again and get Mune heated up to make a push for 88 wins.

Will we see another Strokin Sox offensive explosion ( Mune Style )? Will Noah Schultz shock the world and shove? Tune in on your bat phone, transistor radio, tube television, or from your seat in the park! LETS FUCKING GO WHITE SOX!!! WIN DIS DING!!!

I agree. They have put him in a tough spot trying to learn on the job at the highest level in the middle of a divisional race. But part of that is because of the situation the Sox put themselves in and were a victim of, namely a lack of quality, healthy pitching at a lot of levels and in roster acquisition.

Thanks, that makes sense. I'd def do a shrimp roll. On a related note, salmon skin really is the bacon of the sea. Surprisingly good as a roll.

It's a great question. They've totally changed who Schultz is. He's throwing 6 pitches with a higher slot and he's got too many voices. I believe a simplification is coming.

TBH, ontologically I've never agreed with Trade Winds as a sub forum of Pale Hose Talk.

Interesting you feel that way. I just don't see how you can do business when you don't know what the ground rules and requirements and boundaries are going to be until the next CBA is settled. The owners are for now, making demands that would fundamentally alter how player deals are done (i.e. salary cap, length of contracts et al). Unless it is agreed to upon a settlement that any deals done would be grandfather in as exceptions before the new CBA signing, I can't see anybody taking that risk. We'll see. That's if a season is even played.

Why make all these changes while he is in the MLB? Seems like something to work on in the minors.

There's a lot going on with Schultz. Lots of changes being worked on etc. I think the org has failed him but regardless, a role shift is likely coming due to innings.

But some of the ones that do turn out - hoo boy! The Sox have made some epically stupid trades of prospects that really turned out. Another example is that total douchebag that the Mets traded to the North Siders. Does this mean I think the Sox should have a cowardly approach to trading prospects at this year's deadline? NO! But there's a ton of weight behind some of the 2 to 3 that do turn out. Getz has his work cut out for him this week: help put the Sox over the top while not becoming Kenny 2.0.

Here's a positive update regarding Smith from Keith Law

I disagree. I expect a lot of activity in November; similarly to the last lockout.