South Side Hit Men

Harry was an awesome announcer until his last few seasons with the Cubs. I watched a few games during the winter, posted a link about a very interesting game where Tony became a lawyer pre-game, and they discussed the "approved" sale to Ed Debartolo and Farmeo came in for the final out to get the save the season he set the all time White Sox save mark until Bob James topped him five years later. ,

I'm OK with the Robert #2 LHP and Eaton/Grandal #2 RHP with Eloy out of the lineup (not that Eloy would bat second, but would prefer Moncada 2nd and Eloy 4th). RLRSLRRRS Today. Interested to see how Vaughn fares against RHP. Glad it's another night game to allow Yermin to recover from a night of well earned celebration. Hoping we don't see Hamilton or Lamb with starts.

It was less a function of "costing him a save" than it was unexpectedly warming someone up after Tony made the decision for Hendriks to get the final four outs. I'd chalk up Hendriks' 9th to having to sit through a lengthy top of the 9th, with two pitching changes, two additional mound visits and the Sox batting 9 hitters. I do agree with the assessment with the Ohtani at bat.

I'd like to see that as well for Collins, and then perhaps Mercedes can catch a few games to see how he does. I'd also like to see Eaton moved to LF and Engel plays RF, but that's likely not going to happen for awhile. Engel's the much better defender, though Eaton has never played LF, can see Tony waiting on a change like that at least at the start.

I believe more as a capable backup, so you don’t have a wasted spot like Jake Lamb. Uh, it was a sixty game season, his pathetic boss spent $18M on that garbage, didn’t have many alternatives in RF with the injuries, and they sat once it was clear they weren’t turning things around after 40 games, a timeframe most would consider reasonable to see if these sunk costs could turn things around. Was Ricky going to barge in Hahn’s office and say, “why did you sign this garbage you always bring me, I’m sitting them.” a few weeks into a season with no minor leagues to allow players to develop or display they are ready for the show. Eloy was hurt several times last season, OF depth was thin just like this year, and genius Hahn spent 1/4 of payroll on another catcher when they already had an All Star, and a DH when they could have rotated other starters through for rest or give the players you wanted to see a chance. Blame the idiot who continues to build shitty rosters with no depth and players out of position because they are limited to begin with.

https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/video/la-russa-mercedes-recap-sox-win Had a huge smile watching his post game statements. Hamilton and Lamb need to go, bring up Mendick, sign Yolmer or bring in someone who can cover more than one reserve position. I’d go with this rotation for several weeks to see who should get more playing time and how these rookies can hit with semi regular playing time, and how they fit defensively: Abreu 1B 85% DH 5%. Anderson SS 90%. Collins C 20%; DH 20%. Eaton LF 75%. Engel RF 70%; CF 10%. Garcia RF 30%. Grandal C 70%; 1B 5% DH 5%. Madrigal 2B 80%. Mendick 2B 20%; SS 10%. Mercedes DH 40%; C 10%. Moncada 3B 90%. Robert CF 90%. Vaughn DH 30%; 1B 10%; 3B 10%; LF 25%. Vaughn should at least attempt to play a position for a few months, for himself and the teams needs (ST and LT). Shift his 10% 3B away from him if that experiment with him is over. Abreu looks like he may be able to play strong at least 1-2 years beyond his current deal.

This was pretty cool between the snow, slide and fact it was his 350th, all in Opening Day. https://mobile.twitter.com/MLB/status/1377675305180147719

“I’m better than Art Shires and Ping Bodie.” - Yermin Mercedes 4/2/21 Thought Hendriks’ command took a shot due to sitting for the lengthy top of the 9th. Nice to see the team keep battling, can’t take anything for granted in today’s game.

I liked the national radio broadcast of Boog and Singleton. TV, and local broadcasts (radio and TV) are a different animal, he’ll likely adjust over time. I do like advanced stats, though for a broadcast you have a wider audience to consider.

Oh no. Radio saying Hendriks isn’t hitting location.

Sans Steroids. So glad they brought up Yermin!

Yes!!!!! Yes!!!!! Yes!!!!! Yes!!!!! Yes!!!!!

Really like how the rest of the weekend sets up. Lynn should be able to get 5-6, Anaheim has a lefty tomorrow, Ohtani battling a pitching blister and a already deeply used bullpen. Cease going 4-5 will really help.

Jesus has died, Hamilton is alive. Happy Easter!

It’s Ricky’s fault.

I’m with you, he can and should improve. Just saying calling him a .340 hitter isn’t an valid argument as to future prospects. He’s more likely to reach 3,000 hits than he is to hit .340.

This is an extreme on the opposite end. He will not be anywhere close to a .340 hitter, he only played 30 games. And Mercedes will not be an .800 hitter, either, though it would be cool if he did.

I’m still new here, why where people trashing Yermin in the past? He has raked every year and every stop.

If Mercedes sits tomorrow, they need to fire Tony before the game.

I was addressing Grandal. Who gives a shit about signing a $8M AAV catcher when you’re tanking? You can pick up several catchers at $1m-$2m any season, guys like Lucroy. You don’t have to go out like Hahn and spend every penny available by early December each year.

How about Crochet? They had McCann, Stan.

They needed a catcher but not yet another declining veteran, pissing away $16M + bonus money that should have been spent this off-season instead of going “all in” with guys like Eaton, Lamb and Hamilton.

Mercedes and Collins should have been up in 2019 and 2020. Instead, Hahn signed Wellington Castillo for $16M, giving up bonus money to dump his buyout option, cause Jerry is broke, and then made Grandal the Sox’ richest player. Not to mention the $13M pissed away on Parrot.

Laurence Holmes had a good segment about this the other day. He feels Tony will likely keep him in RF, because his throwing arm and fact he never played LF, but Engel is the far superior fielder and arm, and should be in RF, the more important position. That was the first mention I heard from local media regarding this, and first I heard this mentioned here. And Mercedes is 3 for 3, he needs to get more playing time.