Chicago White Sox

QUOTE (JoshPR @ May 30, 2016 -> 03:10 PM) OK I get you. But what if Melky would have grounded into a 4-6-3 DP? What would have been the reaction Anger, but not at the decision. Outside of two posters, the entire board strongly objected the idea of bunting before it happened.

Today wasn't just about the bunt though. Robin also batted Shuck 5th, started Rollins over Saladino against a RHP, pulled Albers for Duke when the batter had stronger splits against LHP (plus burned two relievers late in a one run game), & pinch-hit in the 9th with Navarro over Avi & Saladino. Just an absolutely horrific display of managing today.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 30, 2016 -> 03:00 PM) And to add to that Tony, if Frazier doesn't get it done, you set the stage for Mr. -76 wRC+ And to add to that fathom, Frazier was in like a 1/22 slump coming into that at-bat.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 30, 2016 -> 02:47 PM) This season ended on Rua's bomb. Team has lost all of its confidence and swagger since. And that falls 100% on Robin. A good leader would have gotten the team past that game.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 30, 2016 -> 02:45 PM) Why Navarro over Avi Because Navarro is a switch-hitter so technically a lefty in Robin's mind.

Wow, bulls*** call to end the game. Quite fitting.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ May 30, 2016 -> 02:43 PM) Calling Jose HR. Ballsy call on 0-2.

Our only hope is Eaton jacking one right here.

Why is Navarro pinch hitting?!?

QUOTE (Tony @ May 30, 2016 -> 02:36 PM) It doesn't matter anymore, but Robin just pulled Albers with 2 outs for Duke to come in...against Neil Walker. Walker hits .258 against RHP, .324 against LHP. Someone explain the logic? And if we are somehow able to tie it in the 9th and go into extras, he's just burned two pitchers to get 3 outs.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 30, 2016 -> 02:34 PM) Who pinch hits leading off the 9th for us? The great Jerry Sands? Avisail Garcia? Navarro? It will be Avi, but why not Saladino? Was he already used at some point?

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 30, 2016 -> 02:25 PM) Has he even hit a ball to the track this year? It's May 30th and a solo shot would have increased his RBI total by 50%. That pretty much says it all on what Avila brings to the plate outside of the occasional walk.

Please draw a walk Avila.

Odds Avila hits a HR here? 1/1,000,000,000?

Good thing we had that veteran presence in the lineup in Jimmy.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 30, 2016 -> 02:08 PM) Buntingvus dying? If so it's because small ball is hard to do and folks want to wait for the three run homer. Put guys in scoring position which happened. I dint care about this slump excuse. Everyone slumps and can breakout Bunting is dying because giving outs away if f***ing stupid outside of very select scenarios. But hey armchair manager, you know better than all of us and 29 major league managers.

There it is. We are officially f***ed now. Thanks for playing for the one run Robin you piece of s***!?!

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 30, 2016 -> 01:57 PM) 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'd honestly love to know if any have. Honestly, with bunting across the league I'd be shocked.

f*** this s***. Some of the most pathetic managing I have ever seen in my life. I don't care that Shuck got a hit earlier, he should NEVER bat 5th in a major league lineup.

Fire this f***ing clown. I hate Robin Ventura with a passion!

I f***ing hate bunting here. Glad he got it down, but think it's a horrible idea with one of our best hitters up.

Bad luck right there.

Nice work Shuck! I guess Robin made the right choice today

I will never understand Robin's logic behind lineup construction. Shuck batting 5th just boggles the mind.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ May 30, 2016 -> 11:54 AM) This is a Dick Allen level of trolling. Lol...speaking of which, did he get suspended for the bait & delete he pulled on Caulfield? Haven't seen him on here in days.