Chicago White Sox

100% agree. He could be a weapon coming out of the pen and we’re betting finding out sooner rather than later given he’ll likely get a good $5M or so in arbitration next year if we decide to bring him back.

Lol...is this the hill you really want to die on?

He didn’t even have a reliever ready. Does Cease need a safe space where the threat of getting pulled doesn’t exist? Otherwise, have one of your promising young relievers warming up and ready to go if needed. Don’t think that’s an unfair ask.

There is still 33% of a baseball game, so no need to panic.

There is a way to balance the development of a young pitcher and still try to win games. I was totally fine with bringing Cease out, but the leash should have been short as fuck. And honestly, guys like Foster, Heuer, & Burdi need work given the the off-day tomorrow. Not having them ready to go was an epic fail and even the staunchest Ricky supporter has to admit that.

I fucking hate Ricky Renteria with a passion

And won’t be used tomorrow either!

Any baserunners and Cease should be pulled. I’d go Foster first man out if we got to pull him.

They thought the challenge was smart but weren’t sure that they got him.

Doesn’t he have an opt-out after this year?

Obviously not steroids-related, but he does seem to be in a bit better shape. Even his defense looks better this year.

Yup, it was mechanical changes that allowed for better velocity & fastball command and further development of his changeup that allowed Lucas to take that next step. Abandoning his curve for a slider has been a neutral move at best.

Holy fuck! There’s that mistake and Abreu made him pay!

That’s the spirit!

@Jack Parkman you just missed a swinging strikeout on a high four seamer!

The problem with Cease is half the time he’s missing his spots by a good foot.

Everyone ditches the curve under Coop...makes no sense at all

JFC...dreaded leadoff walk

Alright Cease, need some command today brother!

Never mind, he touched it

Lol Darvish!!

Nice work Yoan!

Here we fucking go!

I like those odds!

That’s all true, I’m just saying EE isn’t some random 38 year old guy, he was literally a high end hitter as recently as last year.