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Just hit a granny this inning.

I can see Yoyo was looking to pull but highly doubt he wanted it on the ground. Knew they were pitching him inside so was looking in .Just didn't execute .

.402 you read my post !

That a boy Romy !

That's her blowing him kisses after he hit the HR against the Sox but yeah gotta doll up and wear a skimpy tight top if you want to catch his eye if she doesn't already know him.

I wonder if Altuve's "admirer" is going to be there again.

All of which I know and me asking if they had a shot at him meant since he was released since I knew the Sox had a good chance to get him in the pecking order . My only concerns are that he is taking his time or if the Sox have claimed and signed him if a physical is holding up making an announcement.

All true , just wondering if the Sox had a shot at him and he refused because another team might offer him more playing time . Just thinking out loud since I think if it was going to happen it would be announced by now unless they have to wait until he passes a physical. Maybe Ozzie Guillen, a fellow Venezuelan, will be putting in a good word to Elvis.

Let's be even more frank. His 1.6 FWar would currently rank 4th on the Sox among position players and one of only a few to have positive WAR offensively and defensively.

Well Stone says they are trying but bringing up Romy might mean Andrus isn't in the picture.

Me too but nothing wrong with grabbing Andrus and this might signal they aren't doing that.

White Sox hitting stats team leaders for the last 15 days : Batting average: Eloy .364, Abreu .358, Harrison .318. OBP: Eloy .407 , Grandal .402 , Abreu .386 Slugging: AJ Pollock .537, Vaughn .520 , Eloy .455 OPS: Pollock .899, Jimenez .862, Vaughn .860 RBI: Vaughn 9, Moncada 8, Jimenez 6 As you can see that's 7 different guys in the top 3 of those 5 categories. Eloy (4), Vaughn (3), Abreu (2), Pollock (2), Moncada (1), Grandal (1) and Harrison (1). Helps to have guys productive within the same time span.

I'm not upset about Sosa at all. He's just been behind in almost every count. Once he can get ahead in a few counts he'd be fine. Worst thing you can do as a rookie hitter is constantly be behind 0-2, 1-2. Impatience is not a key to success.

He was quoted as saying recently “Everybody knows I’m an everyday player. So doing this, (reduced playing time) it’s not fun for me,” Andrus said. “Of course I’m upset, I’m pissed about it. But like I said, the best I can do is stay positive and wait for my turn and be ready whatever happens.” https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/elvis-andrus-frustrated-by-reduced-playing-time.html

Ha had to make me work. Figures when I don't read the whole thread it always comes back to bite me. I was too busy thinking he would be a legit pickup and checking his stats instead of reading the thread. Since July 17 he's 21 for 73 which is .288 and also has a 1.6 fWar on the season. Plus Elvis Night is on Aug.26 at home so sounds perfect !

What makes you think he's going to be released ?

All that is why I want Colas up and give Sosa AB's. He can't keep getting behind in counts all the time. When he starts getting ahead in some of them I expect better results. He may not look ready but he's up here and has power.

Photos or it didn't happen.

Oh by the way Colas hit his 10th HR in right around 89 AB's tonight for Birmingham.

Yoan Moncada drove in the go ahead run in the 8th inning with a single to CF just as he did last night ! Gavin Sheets provided the big pinch hit double the drove in 2 to tie it up ! Liam gets his 18th straight save ! 5 in a row and 7 in a row at home !

Sheets at home against a righty !

Funny how we have the opposite opinion on burning service time. If the Sox aren't going anywhere why does service time matter? Are you thinking that in that extra year they will be going somewhere ? There is a real chance if brought up this year he can be a major contributor for the stretch run of this season and also in the playoffs. You know the need already for some LH savagery on the Sox. I'd like to see an effort put into winning this year. All the rest of Cola's time the Sox might not even get to the playoffs so what good is Colas going to do on those teams ? The Sox might go somewhere if Cola's is on the Sox in 2022. Maybe they don't go anywhere with him too but I'd sure like to find out if he can be a difference maker now.

The health thing is just so weird to me. I get that player get injuries on the field and some are more likely for that to happen if they are injury prone or keep getting the injuries in places they have been vulnerable in the past. What I don't get is why post Covid everyone acts like things are back to the way it was pre-Covid ? I'm no expert on Covid but "rebound Covid", "long Covid" and the sub-variants are all problems. Maybe the viruses going around the Sox clubhouse which infected Giolito, Robert and Kelly to varying degrees all have to do with once having had Covid. There is no such thing as a Secure Zone or a Bubble of protection . Gio has had Covid twice, Robert had it, Moncada had it. Not sure who else has had Covid. These guys are in close proximity to each other a lot, maybe dining or playing golf together, they interact with fans and hotel staffs and team staff of all kinds. Viruses that cause weakness to players and cause them to miss games are still a problem. It wouldn't be a terrible idea for the medical staff to suggest that wearing a mask will keep you healthier now just as it did during Covid and would have also before Covid was even a thing. It might sound paranoid to suggest wearing masks but let's face it , contact with other humans who have viruses causes you to be sick. Colds, flu , strep throat, sharing the same straw , can or bottle, physical contact ,touching something a sick person touched are all ways to lose players during the season. Infectious and contagious diseases need to be taken more seriously by everyone. Belittling the effects or aftereffects of Covid shouldn't be a thing. If you want to be a healthier human, at least wear a mask as often as you can. Since we are social animals it makes sense to take precautions and be mindful of preventive measures when not in intimate situations.

I think we would have to go and rehash what exactly was said by who. Keuchel talked a lot. Can't remember if he ever questioned work ethic. Plus comments about lack of fire from Cueto may just be character traits in some people. But in sports you're supposed to be passionate and when around a bunch of guys screaming and yelling and showing fire even quiet people can get caught up in it. So if Cueto thinks he isn't seeing enough of it that says something about the team as a whole because once that fire is burning it's infectious. There's something to be said about being a quiet professional who just goes about his business and getting the job done. However, sports isn't like that. The old days are over about showboating , showing passion or playing like an automaton. But even in the old days coaches and players fire up their teams with rah rah speeches, raised voices about kicking ass and all that. Giolito also said Cueto made some good points in a recent Podcast with Garfien.

Recent NBC sports Chicago podcast with Lucas and Garfien Lucas mentioned Cueto made some good points about the lack of fire. Also Giolito had a 2nd bout with Covid and says it wasn't bad at all but post Covid got a nasty virus that he said was 100X worse and he pitched through it. Seems like his off year , as is usually the case, is more about health than anything. Of course we can say those are excuses and the sticky stuff ban or the weight gain could be reasons. Maybe that virus is the one that sidelined Robert and recently gave Kelly "lightheadedness" . I think the upper body strength Lucas added was just him as a ballplayer preparing for the grind since many players end the season weighing less than when they started it. These guys are all in close proximity to each other every day and perhaps they should all consider wearing masks all the time around each other. Masks are a good idea for keeping healthy in general for preventing colds and other viruses along with the other preventive measures we were all reminded of during Covid like washing hands frequently . I'll leave it up to the medical experts to say if Covid can weaken the immune system post Covid but masks are actually something that, while inconvenient, will keep you healthier in general especially when you are around a bunch of people all the time who aren't wearing masks and who have had Covid and may have weakened immune systems post Covid and more susceptible to other viruses.