SCCWS

Wait. How much extra money was spent before the trade deadline to bolster this roster. Was Getz given extra money to improve the roster with additions down the stretch or was he given basically the same money and Getz had to find better replacements. Because, the Sox did not add 1or 2 pitchers at the deadline to bolster their struggling starting pitchers.

Sew it up today. Do not let Indians get a chance for another day.

How did the Front Office fail this team. "Jerry" gave Getz the money and they were forced to shop in "Dollar General"for reinforcements.

Red Sox did their job tonight but White Sox didn't. Now Chapman is out the next game against the Indians if Chicago needs him.

Boston is starting Gray tonight so hopefully that should be a big factor against Indians.

No. Boston played 5 subs in starting lineup and they did not play their closer Chapman in 9th because it was a tie game.

SS-2B-IB-CF-DH- were all subs

No, Red Sox played 5 subs tonight.

Again the Red Sox played 5 bench players tonight and Boston even PH a 6th bench player and he hit a HR in 8th to tie the game. Unfortunately, the winning run was scored by a hit batsman. Hopefully Boston adds for few more regulars the next 2 games

You will see many players start a game then rest a game except for guys who are sitting due to nurse injuries. Back-up SS just turned a potential double play into 2nd/3rd for Indians

Indians v Red Sox in Game1 . Red Rox played Red Sox are starting 5 replacements for starters tonight.

White Sox play at KC and home to Rockies. Indians play at Boston and at KC. I think White Sox finish 4-2 and Indians finish 2-4. Who has the Champagne ready to go???

But, I would also add that teams that have clinched will also rest some of their regulars especially players who have any health issues. Crochet is a major issue as to his status and it appears he won't start in the Cleveland series. Rafaela is also a major player for Boston and he is nursing an injury.

Is there anyone left in the Charlotte( or even Birmingham) bullpen that could perhaps improve a worn out bullpen down the stretch???

I know you have zero confidence we lose tonight but it is still a road game.....................................

Great response on the night of a big series. White Sox pretty much dominated game 1.

Wouldn't you at least check in during the game as opposed to just checking in for the final score?

That was a major mistake at the trade deadline. Hopefully the team will still make it to the finish line.

Last year at the end of September, the White Sox had the worst record in the AL Actually they had 10 more losses than the next worse team. Now on 9/3, the White Sox have the 4th best record in the AL. Yes the Central division is weak but they have at least gone from being a AAA equivalent team to a chance to win their division. But posters today our complaining about Venable and Getz. They did not pour money in to this franchise to get it to go from 102 losses to 7 games over .500 today. They found new talent via trades or draft picks which has at least turned this team within one season. Yet fans are complaining more about Getz and Venable instead of complaining about Jerry Reinsdorf. The White Sox payroll is currently ranked 14th out of 15th in the AL. From last season to today I think this team has had a major turn around despite the lack of funding that Jerry gave to the team.

Great game after trailing until the stretch run.

Benintendi is up to .250 and he is now at 62 RBI this year. But with the L/R swaps he as over 100 less plate appearances but has less than 10 RBI than Vargas the leader. Maybe give him some Lefty spots as well to see how he does against some the left side.

Will Venable and his staff are doing a very good job of keeping this team in front of their division. Now that Boston is struggling, the White Sox could be a fun team when the playoffs start regardless of who they play.

Agree

I think since the Sox were in first place ( with even a small cushion) , they should have been more aggressive in getting at least one "good" starting pitcher. The team and the fans deserved that but I don't think "management" felt the same way.

Not sure according to Red Sox announcers