CaliSoxFanViaSWside

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 16, 2016 -> 10:30 AM) I think I pointed out that they are taught to throw low, however, Odor went lower than I have typically seen an infielder go (like that was about as low as I've ever seen an infielder drop his arm for a throw). There is no doubt at all that Odor was throwing at Bautista's head. 1st of all Odor nimbly avoided the slide. It didn't take him out at all so he had could easily have made a good throw . Instead the throw was way way wide of 1st base. Bautista didn't look like he wanted to fight. Even after Odor gave him a hard shove he didn't react like a guy looking for a fight. That punch took him by surprise. Maybe if Bautista's slide had actually taken him out I might be more sympathetic to Odor but in my mind he went from an AJ Pierzynski type, doing whatever he can to irk the other team, to a thug.

QUOTE (Dunt @ May 16, 2016 -> 08:50 AM) I think they are for real. IMO, I thought 2016 was going to be a bridge year and the team was really going to be competitive in 2017 with Anderson and likely Fulmer up. This season has been a lot of fun so far and while this last week sucked, Im not really down at all on this team. I think they need another bullpen arm and think they need a #3 starter. Robin also needs to stop hitting Rollins and AJax in the 2 hole. Other than that, I have no real complaints. It's been fantastic watching Frazier and Lawrie so far and I've personally been really happy with Avi's progress. We've seen them play some really tough teams well, I think we will be watching some meaningful October baseball this year. As an aside, I know there is a lot of concern about Rodon thus far, but I was taking a lot back through his numbers this morning and he really hasnt been that bad. 4 of his 7 starts have been quality, he's been keeping his walks down since the game against Minnesota, and he's striking people out. He's just about to hit the year mark, let's cut the kid a break, he's pitched pretty damn well all things considered. We get spoiled because Sale and Q are legitimately 2 of the best 10 pitchers in the league, having those same expectations of someone who is supposed to be our 3/4 is unrealistic. With Rodon I think we got a little bit spoiled with how he finished last year. He had that 8 start stretch where he had under a 2.00 ERA. Many were hoping he could be that guy right away and all year and he really hasn't approached that level again yet .

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ May 15, 2016 -> 01:14 PM) Would love to buy low on a guy like Inciarte. Much the same way I was yearning for Jackie Bradley Jr. for 2 years when he couldn't hit and now look at him .

Avi is hitting right handers very well so far with an .837 OPS He has far less AB's against lefties but (SSS) terrible stats. I would imagine most of those AB 's against lefties came while he was struggling. If he ends up hitting well against LH and RH it would be great.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 11, 2016 -> 06:17 PM) I'll always have that 9 or 10 pitch at bat of his that led to a walk a couple days ago in my memory bank. What a man. What a player. What a legend. Sad to see him go. So are we going to see a Hector Sanchez appreciation thread ?

I'm thinking no Lincecum for the Sox with the Ranaudo pickup.

Couldn't a batter theoretically defeat a technology that calls pitches by making his strike zone smaller by crouching more every at bat ? Ricky Henderson walked a lot because not only did he have a good eye but he also made himself smaller. So then theoretically could not a team of small folks make a mockery of the game just by standing there and basically dare the pitcher to throw the ball into a very small strike zone ? The 1st question I asked is serious. The one about little people not so much.

Thanks for sharing . Good one,

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 10, 2016 -> 07:24 PM) Are we having fun yet. ? Might as well get 10 runs at least because Rangers might score just as much. Was really hoping I'd be wrong.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 10, 2016 -> 07:57 PM) Final score might be 11-10 You had a chance.

Why isn't Lawrie sliding directly into 2nd base ?

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 10, 2016 -> 08:54 PM) How come Carroll in the 7th? Are you sure you pay attention to the Sox ? Check the bullpen usage in the last 2 box scores , especially last nights extra inning game

Pretty gutsy performance by Rodon pitching as long as he did after the rain delay.

Way to go Avi ! There's the " at least 10 " I wanted.

Are we having fun yet. ? Might as well get 10 runs at least because Rangers might score just as much.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 9, 2016 -> 09:15 PM) Latest inning GS since Sept 30th 1916 from Happy Felsch for the Sox. So is he now Happy Frazier ?

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesomeness !

Can Robertson have 2 blown saves in one game ?

Nats and Strasburg just agreed to a 7 year $175M extension. Wow !

Good outing Gonzo !

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 8, 2016 -> 09:36 AM) Is Hawk missing his 2nd favorite day of the year?!? Is Gordon Beckham playing today ?

QUOTE (fathom @ May 7, 2016 -> 05:41 PM) He was swinging at pitches that would have resulted in a DP even if he hit it Exactly pitcher wants to keep ball down looking for the DP and he should know that and make the pitcher come to him.

It's taken me a while because I wanted to give Abreu the benefit of the doubt,but I'm really starting to question his baseball IQ. He's constantly swinging and missing the curves down and away when he gets behind in the count and he should know they are coming. Or that last AB the pitcher probably didn't throw one strike and Jose should be looking for a ball up that he can drive and he K's on a ball way low.

That sucks couldn't get the new slide rule at 2nd call a few games ago and can't get the plate block rule call either.