Look at Ray Ray Run

Seems like Yaz has fixed it and figured out what the issue was.

I'm not sure what this means. It doesn't mean players didn't walk back in the day, it means that for a century people in positions of authority didn't value OBP over BA. Mike Cameron is criminally underrated for this very exact reason; if Cam played today, guy would have been making bank.

You ever just sit back and think how crazy it was that it took 100 years for someone to be like.... maybe getting on base is more important than not getting on base? And it was so crazy, they made a movie and a book about that very idea for the most part. Any time a boomer tries to talk trash about building the world for the better I just let them know that basic math behooved them in baseball for their entire lifetime.

How many pitchers you think they're gonna carry?

Yes, this must mean that Hamilton should play more! Surely we should ignore a career 66 wRC+ in 856 games. Guy is turning the corner at 30, a new Mini-Ichiro here we come!

The Sox made a great dumpster dive sign with McCann, maximized his value, then set him up for FA success last year in optimal spots knowing he would go fuck some other team over after signing a nice contract. 4D chess! Also great player relations, you're welcome James!

After tonight's game, Yasmani Grandal has a 123 wRC+ James McCann wRC+ is 48 WhY DiDn'T tHe SoX tRaDe GrAnDaL aNd KeEp McCaNn?!?!

Guys, he sucks but I have to say I think he's likely trying to throw strikes. Would be a weird strategy to try and throw balls in an 8 run game.

The Sox offensive fWAR through 33 games last year was higher than the Sox offensive fWAR through 33 games last year. The Sox team fWAR through 33 games last year was higher than the Sox fWAR through 33 games this year. This despite them having two SP's last year. Any other questions? I'm trying to keep up; we got on LaRussa defender (who apparently hates LaRussa but was just keeping it real) arguing that the Sox had better offensive production last year which led to the better results for Ricky and that wasn't Ricky's doing, and then we have another LaRussa defender crediting LaRussa with.... the Sox offensive production for this year that is down versus last year.

I don't want to mush it. I did have a great picture of her sitting on the couch eyes glued to the TV (game) last night. First time she's ever seen a TV clearly and she had no idea what was happening on it. She was amazed by it. ? I'll save the big guns for the big moments unlike some manager we both know!

Ground ball city has come back to the south side.

Prime example. Too much of the plate on that 1-2 change. Gotta get that more down and away

The weird thing about Matt is lefties have hit him even though his change up is a beast. He's just made a few mistakes with it and guys haven't missed it.

Matt Foster Stan checking in!

That home run giolito gives up in that commercial is with his new delivery so not 2018. That's always bothered me

If that's the new "bad dylan, I don't have my good stuff" it would be a gigantic improvement

My wife tried to say Crede wasn't a girls name but I would have none of that. We'll be watching our first game tonight. I'm sure she's napping so she can be well rested for the big night. Pretty stoked in general, been trying to get a dog for a few months but I've been a bit picky. No idea what she is since she's such a mutt she probably has about 20 breeds in her, but rescued her and she's got a personality much better than mine - which some soxtalk posters will be happy to hear ?

Lol same. Missed Saturday game because out with family. Then Sunday I was gone most of the day getting this cute thing Crede - 11 weeks old and die hard sox fan clearly.

I still think Madrigal can easily add a little power. The guy hasn't really been able to lift during the off-season as he was recovering from an injury/surgery. Even his last year at Oregon State he hurt his wrist which can zap power even more. He'll never be a big home run hitter, but I could see him hitting a few homers and a lot more doubles.

1. The narrative that he's brought Vaughn on well is complete nonsense; Vaughn's numbers were as good after 6 games as they are today. Vaughn needed reps, this is baseball. Reps are what make you improve. You can't take "notes" about how to hit a curveball. Vaughn's approach never faltered yet he was on the bench for complete bums. 2. Yermin Mercedes was NOT on the White Sox last year so how the FFF could Ricky Renteria have played him? Managers don't make the rosters, they make the lineup. LaRussa is playing Yermin because the Sox lost their star OF'er and he was forced onto the roster. Even you could pencil Yermin into the lineup after he had an all-time historical hot start. 3. Danny Mendick has literally played like 1 game in RF because - again - the Sox have 1000 injuries and he was forced out there. 4. He didn't embrace Vaughn at all, he has no choice but to play him. He still continues to let terrible hitters hit late in games with much better hitters on the bench. If Hamilton is Vaughn's Designated Fielder late in games when defense matters, why the heck is Collins or Vaughn not Leury/Hamilton's designated hitter late in games when offense matters? 5. National reporters have reported dissension yet you bury your head in the sand and say "there is zero evidence." I am still, after 50 pages, waiting for something GOOD Tony LaRussa has done for this team.

Correct. Disagreements only become "arguments" when people get upset. At least that's what I have discovered. As for your first point, I'm not sure what that means lmao. Either I am getting too old or I'm just an idiot. Both aren't good! I'm not sure what subtweeting here is and we both know I never complain to moderators about things people on the internet say to me lol.

And LaRussa is one of the worst managers in baseball, if not the worst. Me and Tony got something in common after all! I don't mention posters either, I respond to posts... weird. I also don't let posters on the internet get me so angry that I have to rage at them and block them. I stick to the topic that is being discussed and disagree/agree when I see fit. Aggro is telling posters to STFU and not talk to you, not responding to a posts content. Hope that helps!

Show one source that says Vaughn is happy to sit on the bench. Also it is just hilarious to see this from you. All you did last year was blast Renteria every single day. He was the reason for all the failings . Facts: 1. Renteria's team outperformed expectations by much more than this team is. Renteria had 2 starting pitchers last year too. 2. Everyone had fun on the team last year; in fact, you were mad because they were having "too much fun" but now fun is great according to you and a sign of great management. 3. TA danced last year, Moncada smiled last year, everyone who pitched out of the bullpen was lights out. Yet last year all you did everyday was rip the manager. Now this year? Complete opposite and here you are citing reasons that were prevalent last year when you demanded the managers head.

Man, you really just make things up. 1. Show a link that he is giving Vaughn "rest for additional film work between AB's" LOL 2. Hitting is a rhythm game, playing everyday has immense value for finding your rhythm and your place in the batters box. Sitting Vaughn constantly does nothing but harm that rhythm and his development. 3. Where has Tim said he enjoyed playing for him since the season started? 4. Jose Abreu would say he enjoyed playing for Terry Bevington - that's just who Jose is.

This is also the point every citing lineup analysis is ignoring entirely. In Tango's research he is assuming you are starting your 9 best players and when he says lineup construction he means the batting order; not the personnel. Tony was legitimately starting lesser players nightly which has a much larger impact on expected runs. The batting order itself is relatively meaningless as sequencing is pretty non-predictive, but batting the WRONG players has a significant impact on runs scored over the duration of a season.