BamaDoc

I am 95% sure that the ghost runner scoring is always charged as an unearned run to the pitcher starting the inning.

I agree with the premise in your post and some of the responses. I think your ability to walk the first batter to set up the double play is dependent on your confidence the pitcher will throw strikes and or get a ground ball (while not allowing a passed ball). Also if the opposition has first and second with no outs, are they more likely to bunt which brings your confidence in your defense making the play and or not throwing balls into the outfield/catching them etc etc. Baseball can be great because while it seems simple it can be as complex as you want.

Pitching is weird. In the past, it was the one thing the Sox seemed to develop. I think we got behind with the overall shift to analytics/video based vs "old time" eyes. On the other hand, Coop did fix some. Seems the verdict is out on Katz and the new approach. Is it as simple as we used to draft college arms which required less development and during rebuild we kind of shifted to position players and some high school arms (longer development and higher injury/bust rate)?

Day game for the big club, night for the minors. https://www.milb.com/scores/all/all/whitesox https://www.mlb.com/prospects/stats/affiliates?teamId=145&date=04/12/2023

There has been talk that way. Think Nashville and maybe Montreal also have been mentioned.

Hope the Knights have a good season. Great looking ballpark but the team has not been very good. Would like it to remain affiliated with Sox.

No games 4/10 in the minors as all are traveling. Here are the Tuesday games https://www.milb.com/scores/2023-04-11/all/all/whitesox https://www.mlb.com/prospects/stats/affiliates?teamId=145&date=04/11/2023

13 pitches 10 strikes for Alex

If Arizona fixes him easily/quickly, does this raise any questions re the Sox pitching coaches?

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/stats/affiliates?teamId=145&date=04/09/2023 https://www.milb.com/scores/all/all/whitesox Happy Easter everyone! Despite the rainouts, just AAA showing up. Lets get back to .500

Winston Salem double header rained out also.

https://www.milb.com/scores/all/all/whitesox https://www.mlb.com/prospects/stats/affiliates?teamId=145&date=04/08/2023 Very wet across the south and southeast.

Everyone scheduled!!! https://www.mlb.com/prospects/stats/affiliates?teamId=145&date=04/06/2023 https://www.milb.com/scores/all/all/whitesox Go Sox

I would be for any routine developed by training staff that could be performed quickly before an at bat that might loosen/stretch/prevent injury. Perhaps the next edge is finding a way to keep injury prone or recovering players ways of preventing injury or getting back faster. Based on our results, we haven't got it.

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/stats/affiliates?teamId=145&date=04/05/2023 https://www.milb.com/scores/all/all/whitesox Everyone starts tomorrow.

No games in minors 4/3 so will start this early. Still AAA. Looks like A, A+, AA start playing Thurs 4/6. Depending on the assignments, I may have to check out Bham this year. Think they could have a interesting group. Looking at the rosters, I think they haven't been updated since Kath is still listed on AA. Think that is from project Birmingham last year. https://www.mlb.com/prospects/stats/affiliates?teamId=145&date=04/04/2023 https://www.milb.com/scores/2023-04-04/all/all/whitesox

Think Jirschele has a bright future. Saw Remillard 4-4. Looked and saw he is 29. Never played in majors. May not fit with us but can't help but hope he gets up for someone/us sometime. That close to your dream after that long........ Maybe we have division wrapped up early and he can come up Sept.

Knights get the win!

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/stats/affiliates?teamId=145&date=04/02/2023 Sorry for my dereliction of duty. Will try to do better.

Why was Lynn pulled?

I am not advocating for this but to answer your question of who else can be the dh/1b, the semi-obvious answer would be Grandal to keep a left handed bat in the lineup. I could especially see this early in the year while we learn if his health/bat has returned. Who knows, he is as likely to require full rest vs playing a less demanding defensive position.

Anyone else notice that the added "thickness" from last year seems gone. He looks in shape.

I assumed you were getting the WS version of these pitchers so I didn't think Seaver was a $5 but anyway Buehrle: bulldog, durable, dependable Wood: no one lately has seen a knuckle ball. Anyone injured, he covers lol. One year had 49 starts. Hell, he could probably be your bullpen. Hoyt: bulldog, versatile Garcia: here for big games Fernandez: bargain at $2

Tommy La Stella released. Not sure how his health is after bilateral achilles but could be had for the league minimum. Might be worth spring invite?

In simple terms, an injury can create an inflammatory process and swelling. In the case of a bulging disc, if it pushes on the nerve it can create issues. The nerve exiting by the disc is made up of millions of nerve fibers which include pain sensors, sensation,hot,cold ,the ability to know where your limb is in space (proprioception) , movement etc. Depending on which fibers are being squished can cause those fibers to not work correctly. When you rest, you are hoping for the inflammation to decrease. The same for nsaids and oral steroids (the anti inflammatory kind of steroids not the PED kind). An epidural steroid injection just puts a much higher concentration of medication as close to the inflamed area so hopefully it works better. You are correct that if you do exactly the same activities as before there is a higher likelihood of the process repeating itself. You could try to prevent that by changing the mechanics of how you move/lift etc and perhaps trying to strengthen muscles around the spine to give it better support (core exercises) If you have to have surgery, minimally invasive can be a good way to go depending on what you’re trying to fix. Some problems require bigger fixes. One of the biggest advantages of MIS is less disruption of surrounding muscles and structures so a less painful and faster recovery. This is all without seeing his scans, examining him,and talking to him. Remember that even with MIS there are risks of bleeding,infection,damaging the nerves and or surrounding tissue, being put to sleep, possibly turned over after asleep if going through the back etc etc. The ten minutes to fix is perhaps just the surgeons part but even that may be an underestimate. Any surgery creates scarring inside which can recreate many of the original problems . There is an old saying, minor surgery is any operation you have. Major surgery is anything done to me. Again this is all simplified. I am glad he feels a lot better now and is very active. I hope he bounces back but hope they are careful with him. He certainly is at higher risks for issues but I admire his efforts to get back out there.