Colome's Hat

The cubs are delusional if they don't think they need a rebuild. I'm not saying don't try to sign a big name free agent but it seems like they are attempting to do what the Sox did in 2015 which is retool on the fly while still having gaping holes. https://theathletic.com/2853320/2021/09/28/what-it-means-when-the-cubs-are-going-to-be-really-active-in-free-agency/

Save Wright for Friday to plunk Goodrum.

Even when he had that crappy start against the Angels, he still struck out 7. Was more just bad D and some bad luck but the stuff was good.

SUre. I mean Kopech will likely get the spot but I don't see any harm in letting Kopech at least compete with him for that spot. I don't see them getting rid of Keuchel either. Likely: GIo Lynn Cease Keuchel Kopech/ReyLo Could also see them using six starters next year (ala 2011) and ReyLo would definitely be a sixth starter.

Also, shout out to Liam and his wife for all the great work they have done in the LGBTQ+ community. It's really great to see, especially as queer White Sox fan myself.

Yeah. But I do think Tony might feel more comfortable rotating, especially if Tepera keeps pitching lights out. Like I could see especially against the Astros, Tepara in the 7th and two innings of Liam. Following day, use Kimbrel in the 9th. I think we will likely see the value of getting Kimbrel in the playoffs too.

ME RIGHT NOW.

Beating racism is great. The White Sox just defeated racism.

Trivia question for all the hot shots: Who was the last player to reach 40 saves for the White Sox and what year did he do it in? Also by default this person has gotten the most saves in the last eleven years.

Right now it's a B. But yeah, it's a november call. But Tepara was a steal and has been a stud for them. Kimbrel has had his moments. Cesar has been a disappointment after that first week. Still I think he likely was better than Mendick at 2nd.

Win a world series and it's an A+++++++++++

That home run was bullshit and just a good swing. He looks fine. He's getting ahead of hitters. Curve is nasty. Still want him to throw it more.

Am I the only one who is reminded of Shingo when Craig goes into his delivery? Maybe it's arm angle or the way the ball comes out of his hand but it strangely reminds me of watching Shingo even though he actually throws in the high 90s. That knuckle curve is like a frisbee pitch though.

Dude should have 15 wins now. The bullpen blew like four of those games for him.

Move the fucking line. Would rather not use Kimbrel or Hendriks today as it' s Keuchel day monday.

Not watching the game today but following close enough so that I feel comfortable making this post. Gio is our ace and needs to start Game 1. This is also no disrespect to Lynn or Rodon who have been fantastic this year, Cy Young worthy, but Gio has been our stopper this year and the dude who, when we have needed not just a big outing but a deep outing, he has delivered. Think his 8 innings against the Twins after the loss. Or the complete game against the Astros (I believe his last two starts against them have been complete games). Or the start in Tampa. I know we all focus on the disastrous game three but lost in that was how wonderful he was in Game one of that series against Oakland. Dude carried a perfect game into the 7th inning in his first playoff start. He's been their best pitcher in the second half as well.

Good god. Leury in RF, Vaughn at DH.

FUCK YES!!!!!!!

Revenge for 2000 good friend!!!!

Ha. I think Hamilton is a lock. He's a good defensive replacement/speed guy that they'll likely need. I think Goodwin won't make it.

I'm fine with this.

I was watching with my friend and said during Leury's at bat that they should have done a suicide squeeze. I realize that they didn't want to risk Hamilton getting hurt but yeah. Was surprised no suicide squeeze was done.

I imagine the foot is actually a pretty damn painful place to be hit.

ReyLO needs to develop a third pitch if he wants to actually be a starting pitcher. That being said, he's also likely on some kind of pitch limit still. Good outing today but wanted him to go further. But yeah, these are kind of his limitations.

Can;t imagine the insane numbers Ramirez and some of these other guys would put up if they ban the shift.