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AH, did Sox trade David R to start the selling?

LOL we can't get AJ out.

One hopper off the butt? He ain't hurt.

Francouer hits two home runs in one game I'm gonna cry.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 02:22 PM) Yup, need to win the series and maintain our positive momentum going into the All-Star break. I don't believe in momentum before the AS break. Sox in the Robin era have a horrible stretch right after the break no matter what. QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 07:06 PM) But Anderson doesn't walk?! Lol please. He's fine at lead off for now. You can worship Anderson, love Anderson and realize he's no leadoff hitter for the long term. Where are all the Sabes people backing me up on this? Bat him fifth, sixth. Or even second since he's swinging at everything. He'll move Abreu in theory.

Albers must be released. What a horrible pitcher.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 05:37 AM) The Sox aren't selling. Why not? They're not drawing fans with this .500 flirtation. They are not a playoff contender. Just start dumping guys we don't need. Dump Robertson, Avila, Navarro, Lawrie, Frazier, Melky, Duke, Jennings and Quintana if you must and see what kinda young team you can build from that.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 07:52 AM) Then who goes into the 2 spot? That was a black hole before Eaton. He's at least competent there. Bat Anderson second if you don't wanna move him to fifth or sixth. He will strike out some, but since he won't walk, he'll either K or put the ball in play which will move Eaton.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jul 8, 2016 -> 02:05 PM) He would definitely need to get better at taking walks to be a good lead-off guy. But the combination of him and Eaton at the top of the order is working so well. For now, I don't think the Sox want to change anything. Aren't the Sox like one or two over .500 with Anderson aboard? That's not exactly a great team. Folks, I worship Anderson. I have no complaints. But cmon. It's embarrassing to have a leadoff hitter with one walk in as many at bats as he has. He has no chance of drawing a walk which means the law of averages over 500 or 550 at bats is going to give him at maximum, about a .275 average. If he was selective and could walk a reasonable amount, he'd be AWESOME. he's got some pop, so mercifully move him to fifth or sixth in the order. If you must have him that high, bat him second and he can advance Eaton. If you are worried about Tim's strikeouts, again, bat him fifth or sixth. It's just beyond belief this guy can't get on base unless it's via bat on ball. MOVE HIM DOWN, ROBIN. It's just gonna be a matter of time the baseball gods thrust him in a 1-for-25 type slump and get that average way down. Why? Cause he won't walk.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 06:28 AM) I think a Manager should protect his starters by pulling them out when they are struggling and give up a lot of runs in early innings or when they are getting whacked for multiple home runs. Pitchers need to have confidence and allowing them to get taken apart and riddled like Sale was is not a good idea.,,,,especially when it against former team mates and a shiddy team like the Braves. I agree leon, but Sale is a different cat. You can't yank him out of a game when he's struggling before he hits 90-100 pitches, at least gets through five innings. Sale freaks out like a handful of pitchers do. He's barked at Robin before. I actually think Robin hooked him at the right time. Wasn't it after the eighth run or ninth? Even Sale can't disagree there, but I know what you are saying. QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 06:33 AM) Why is Beck pitching in a game we actually have a chance of winning? The Braves are terrible and the Sox easily could've tied this one back up. Seriously I don't want to see a pitcher of Beck/Carroll's caliber ever again unless we are losing by more than 5-6 runs after the 6th inning. Robin is such a terrible manager of the bullpen it's laughable. He doesn't have the rookie manager excuse anymore he's repeated the same mistakes long enough now that it's obvious he doesn't get it. Very frustrating. Robin seems to give up way too often and he gave up tonight again. The Sox the last 3-4 seasons have had so many bad pitchers it really has had an effect on our not making the playoffs. Some of these guys like Carroll and Beck and others are so bad I truly believe some Soxtalkers could get hits off them.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 05:48 AM) Mt greenwood is still the same. Then my grade school, Queen of Martrys is probably all white.

If Flowers and Beckham do any more damage this series, I'd fire Robin just for that. Or Cooper. I mean my gosh people, Flowers and Beckham? Arguably two of the 10 worse ballplayers in the league (if they were still in AL).

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 7, 2016 -> 10:56 PM) Why do the pasts of the victims always become public and rarely or never are the cops? Damn, that is a great question.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jul 8, 2016 -> 05:56 PM) When did you go there, the 1950's? In the 80's when I went it was 30% black while Marist and Laurence were 0%. It dropped a little in the 90's when they had some issues with race but never below 10% and now it is back up to 30%. Do you just sit and make things up? I had no idea it was 30 percent now. My bad. That's cool. I wonder how many African Americans are in Mt. Greenwood now. That's cool if there are a ton in the neighborhood. THere were a lot of racists in Mt. Greenwood when I lived there.

It just amazes me how many ex-White Sox just KILL the White Sox when they get a chance. It's just uncanny. I mean we're talking Beckham and Flowers here, two of the biggest disappointments the Sox have had in a while.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 04:30 AM) Robin has done it all year. He's a clueless clown but Eaton had his chance and there were others. Tonight is on Sale and the pen. Embarrassing loss. Robin is OK, but he lacks urgency and competitiveness and it hurts the team. Someday if we have so much more talent than every other team, he'll be a perfect manager for that team.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 04:18 AM) Embarrassing? Really to who. Some random guy from Kansas on an internet board doesn't approve of his plate discipline. Maybe he will retire. LOL You don't think it'd be better to flip flop Eaton and Anderson? Or bat him sixth? It's embarrassing that drawing a walk is not part of his repertoire. Nothing to do with Anderson ... but embarrassing loss tonight. Sad.

QUOTE (Insp @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 04:11 AM) Why? He's been doing just great batting leadoff. Are you being negative just for the sake of being negative again? No sir. I LOVE Anderson. But a leadoff hitter has to draw some walks and it's embarrassing, flat out embarrassing that he won't do it.

Can anybody give me one reason Anderson should remain our leadoff hitter?

I love Tim Anderson, but please get him out of the leadoff spot.

Beckham and Flowers are a combined 5 for 8 with three RBIs, lol. I guarantee you there was never a game they combined for five hits as White Sox. Ridiculous, Sox scouts take a bow.

QUOTE (Footlongcomiskeydog @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 03:47 AM) Navarro brings absolutely nothing to the table. he is literally one of the worst catchers in baseball. Our catching situation is one of the reasons I never considered the Sox a playoff contender.

Coulldn't we have pinch hit for Sanchez there? Conceding the game it seems to me letting him bat.

QUOTE (chisoxfan310 @ Jul 9, 2016 -> 03:27 AM) Would anyone be shocked if the Sox get swept? No, but we are pretty good outside of the AL Central.

Eaton, a good player, picked a bad time for a horrific at bat. Hate to say Game Over, but it's gonna be tough to make up five runs in three innings. Sad.