Sox and a Prayer

I really wonder what happened to Lopez? In 2017 and 18 his stuff was better than Giolito"s. And many people - some here at soxtalk- thought he would be better than Gio. Was it mental? Did his arm go bad? Sad to see such a talent go so bad.

That's a good point. Because last year the juniors that were good enough to be drafted between rounds 6 - 30 didn't happen. Really a different senior crop this year than in previous drafts.

Lol. Yeah I was distracted by that too.

This. Couldn't agree more. Worked midnights. Laid down this morning and spanky is on the team. Just woke up and he's been released. Wow.

There's no way he would've said that

Prayers to Jerry and their kids

Might as well bring Burger up here too honestly. Its practically a AAA team up here now anyways and Abrue needs to rest and may be out a week or two. Sheets and Burger could infuse some much needed life in this lineup.

Maybe Yermin can give some hitting tips to Yoan.

Is Dallas hurt? Just showed him going back to the locker room with his torso wrapped

Are Jason and Steve on the road with the team or are they in Chicago? Just wondering the covid protocol

I couldn't agree more Rabbit! He's always had the slider and it's a good pitch. But the 4-seamer, well that seems to be dancing all around the plate right now. It's really throwing the batters off and That's the difference right now.

I agree. This absolutely is the strength of this team - More so than the offense even. And like you said, an arm goes down - there's a couple ready to replace em down in Charlotte. But the thing that will make this bullpen lethal is that it will be managed by LaRussa.

Yeah I could see either one of those happening. I'm definitely ok with those extensions

With the announcement of Kopech and Crochet starting the season in the pen and figuring a 13 man pitching staff? Dont really know how TLR will do it - not to mention what to do with Lopez? Unless Cordero has a lights out spring he's the odd man out. No room on this staff.

This prospect list is so good! There really is alot of talent in this system. And dear God! That Kannapolis rotation. That's going to be fun to watch!

Fegan interview with Rodon, "Whitesox only have talked to me about starting." Maybe the sox are serious about a 6 man rotation? Maybe having Rodon starting the 5th day and Crochet or Kopech starting the 6th?

No kidding! Me too!

Al's cheesy beef says his source says that Cespedes to the whitesox is a real possibility. Would start 4 days a week rotating between LF, RF, and DH. NSCishek made it sound like a possibility too. Maybe this needs its own thread.

Yes. Well said. There are to many variables that can affect that right now or as they say "we have bigger fish to fry."

Padres /Dodgers rivalry will be fun! Great addition to a very good staff.

Aaron, are the Bears really getting Wentz? If true, I hope they get some draft picks in return. That's a huge contract he signed. I agree with you on this group of starting pitching.

Who was in this position before Getz? Nick Hostetler is still there too right?

What??! Where did that come from???

Nomar Mazara must be coming.

Well at least Lambert seems to be healthy. So does that make him our #8 starter? Also, Cade McClure is getting some positive talk. Not sure if the sox still have any plans for him as a starter but could be a bullpen piece.