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QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 3, 2016 -> 07:06 PM) Hahn's gonna have to get a big bat if this team wants to stay in it. Even if they get a mid rotation starter, you're going to need to be able to score a decent amount of runs to win games in this division. That's what I said is still the biggest need even during the BP meltdowns. Those were just regression to the mean. They won;t be great but overall they are a decent pen.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 3, 2016 -> 07:05 PM) What's wrong with Jennings or Putnam? Those are your fifth and six relievers now...technically. Although calling Duke one of the top four is stretching it, I guess. Maybe just giving them more rest . Who knows Putnam in a closer game maybe to get a DP ball Jennings who knows .

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 3, 2016 -> 07:01 PM) Yeah, that homer might have subconsciously changed Tyler's approach to think he can be a power hitter for now, instead of a contact guy who occasionally gets a hold of one. Cabrera out of the game with a bad back. The saber crowd kind of eschew batting average but that's where in comes in handy . 2 pros like Cabrera and Martinez used the count to their advantage to get hits off of Kahnle . They probably get most of their hits in favorable counts. .250 hitters just can't take advantage of counts as good as a .300 hitter can.

QUOTE (Chris Sale @ Jun 3, 2016 -> 06:57 PM) Especially when he just got called up from AAA and Purke was an option. Didn't Caulfield just say something about putting a guy into a position to succeed ? Problem is the Sox never have a big enough lead to do that. So when is a guy like Purke and Kahnle supposed to pitch ? If we burn the good relievers when behind we criticize Robin for that too.

Against Detroit's bullpen the game should never be conceded. But when Saladino hit into the DP that pretty much sealed the Sox fate. I like Saladino better when he tries hitting to RF better instead of trying to pull.

Well Robin probably doesn't want to use his best relievers when behind . Has Purke even pitched yet . Odd though just to concede a game like this. We have the pitching match up advantage for the next 2 games so maybe Robin wants to optimize the chances to win in those games.

Like a f****** cat !

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QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 31, 2016 -> 06:52 PM) Abreu is slugging like . 250 with runner(s) on base Edit . Runners in scoring position and it's .246 SLG.

Abreu is slugging like . 250 with runner(s) on base

Did Rollins touch 3rd ?

QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 31, 2016 -> 06:31 PM) Sooner Avi is gone the better. He is team high in OPS with runners on.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ May 31, 2016 -> 06:29 PM) Saladino will need to jack one for us to win this game. U da man !

Saladino might be the best high fastball hitter on the team. Please be the starting SS. Anything he hits is gravy because his glove is so good. Rollins can get the occasional start against a lefty.

According to the ESPN stats with runner(s) on Melky is hitting .325 .395 OBP .519 SLG. . 915 OPS With runners in scoring position .283 .365 OBP .457 SLG. .822 OPS Tied w/ Frazier for team high in RBI w/19 Only 2 of Fraziers HR's have come with runners in scoring position and he's .163 .362 OBP (13 walks) .349 SLG. .711OPS Abreu w/ a runner(s) in scoring position .228 .319 OBP .246 SLG ( that's not a typo) .564 OPS Surprisingly Avi, Austin Jackson and Lawrie have the best OPS' in these situations. Avi highest at .959 OPS Still seems to me a hitter is needed more than anything. Bullpen just regressed to the mean. When Petricka comes back it might straighten itself out. Starting pitching still pretty good overall. Always surprised to see so many reactionary comments like DFA Albers . The guy just had what , 30 straight scoreless appearances ? The bullpen just leveled out is all. Hopefully they get a little more consistent. Not as good as they were and not as bad as they have been. But I'll agree on firing Robin. I've been on that train as long as Balta. Problem is Management would appear to be just as reactionary as the fans firing him during this slump. And for heavens sake can we just use Rollins against LH's . Saladino needs to play , keep the defense and pitching strong as possible . Slumps don't last as long when those 2 things are strong. Saladino's been surprisingly effective as a hitter which is gravy. Batters were also hitting Harvey for a .509 batting average when facing him for the 3rd time in a game.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ May 30, 2016 -> 04:26 PM) 1972 Yea I was going to say weren't those early 70's teams with Melton, Dick Allen, Carlos May, Terry Forster, Goose Gossage, Bucky Dent, Wilbur Wood, Jim Kaat pretty competitive ?

The real question is will the Sox score any runs in the Mets series ?

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ May 30, 2016 -> 11:57 AM) Brutal way to not get anything... Almost can bet Quintana gives up a run here. Good call.

So yea let's bunt with a righty/lefty matchup and Melky hitting from his strong side . How many other #3 hitters do you think have sacrificed bunted this year ?

I can't watch. Don't want to see this again.

Just can't throw a pitch by these guys.