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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 17, 2014 -> 10:00 PM) If it's as bad as he just made it look, he should have sat friday, and sat again today. If it was no better by Sunday then he could go on the 15 day DL and be back in 11-12 days after having sat. He's 4 for his last 26 with 12K. Thankfully he hit that homer off the A's to win the game.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 17, 2014 -> 10:00 PM) If it's as bad as he just made it look, he should have sat friday, and sat again today. If it was no better by Sunday then he could go on the 15 day DL and be back in 11-12 days after having sat. Agreed completely...for starters, they better be sure that he can't injure it more by playing on it.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 17, 2014 -> 10:55 PM) If its as bad as he just made it look then he doesn't just need a day off he needs a DL stint. That looked like it was killing him. Well, Rock has been predicting it would eventually lead to a DL stint.

Ugh, awful at bat by Alexei. Sox haven't gotten the big hit today, as they've had many chances.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 17, 2014 -> 10:53 PM) Come on AR tie it up. Need a hit with RISP today. Haven't had one yet.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 17, 2014 -> 10:52 PM) I'm being ripped in another thread for daring to suggest Robin is insane for refusing to give him time off when he is clearly in pain on every swing. It's clearly impacting his swing right now. I don't know if I've ever seen someone who looks to be in so much pain at the plate get as much playing time as he is.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 17, 2014 -> 10:50 PM) Is it just me or does it look like Abreu is jumping up and down on that ankle after every swing? Oh ya, it's ridiculous he's playing. Hawk now suggesting it will hurt his bat speed.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ May 17, 2014 -> 10:49 PM) I hurt just watching Abreu on that ankle. So gimpy after every swing

Awful strike 3 call after so many pitches that should have been called.

He is swinging through so many fastballs of late.

Much better! Time to tie it

QUOTE (flavum @ May 17, 2014 -> 10:17 PM) Murder one, Dayan. Not a good swing on 2-0 there. Noesi has to keep shutting them down.

Cosart's command is horrible

Much better AB by Abreu!

This umpire doesn't call strikes

More awful base running by De Aza. This team plays so stupid.

Lucky walk, but we'll take it.

There's 1...gotta get another here. Hopefully Sierra's catch ends up being important.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 17, 2014 -> 08:41 PM) I think the best place for first year pitchers to develop is as a long-reliever. I'd leave Carroll in the rotation and put Johnson as the long-reliever. Maybe Cooper can actually fix someone? With that said, it would be great if someone steps up the rest of the way to earn a starting spot next season between Rienzo, Noesi, Johnson, Carroll.

Heck of a catch by Sierra

QUOTE (flavum @ May 17, 2014 -> 09:36 PM) Release Noesi. Move Carroll to the pen. Get Sale and Johnson back. I think it's more likely Noesi goes to the bullpen. I have no problem if they sacrifice Noesi for one more start vs the Yankees, and then recall Johnson.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 17, 2014 -> 09:35 PM) Fangraphs says he throws a fastball at 92, a slider at 87, a change at 86, and a curve at 79. Maybe that's some kind of slider? There's just no break on it whatsoever today. I would guess it's his change-up that he's overthrowing

Noesi has gone 1.1 innings and allowed 11 runs when pitching in the state of Texas with the White Sox playing in the game.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 17, 2014 -> 08:31 PM) Is that pitch he's throwing at 88 like supposed to be a 2 seamer? I noticed that also, as he was throwing that high and outside to Fowler. I hope it's not supposed to be his change-up, which had been his best pitch with the Sox.

Noesi gets the Yanks next, I believe. I wouldn't be shocked if that's it for him as a starter.