After watching via DVR, pathetic ABs by Eaton, Melky and Abreu. No runs driven in with 2 on no outs. Eaton with a horrendous bunt attempt after another. Just wasted his AB at that last bunt attempt. Put the bat in his hands and let him try and get a hit. Bonifacio would score on a single and Micah would be in scoring position. Bunting there was stupid. Obviously hindsight is 20/20 but it was dumb IMO not that it matters I'm not the manager. Melky needed to swing in his AB. Their closer wasn't getting a strike over on him he helped him out. Abreu stop swinging at junk. They wanted no part of you. He needed to crush that mistake. Oh well on to Detroit. This offense needs to get going.
QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 15, 2015 -> 08:56 AM)
They struck out the side twice last night. I have said I was no fan of the Duke signing, but he did something last night I haven't seen in a long time. His last strike out, he basically quick pitched Santana. It looked like a meatball right down the middle, but Santana wasn't prepared to swing. It was brilliant.
In certain situations I hope they continue to do it. I don't mind watching our bullpen now. They'll have their share of f*** ups. All pens have them.
Saw this on Twitter. Our bullpen struck out the side twice last year. (Aug 26 and Sept 26 per sbnation on Twitter). Robertson has already done that twice.
http://www.southsidesox.com/2015/4/15/8419..._source=twitter
He'll be worth every penny. It's a breath of fresh air to have a guy that can come in and lock it down. He'll blow a couple but he should have a lot of saves this season with his awesome command.
Good win for sure. Not playing well but gutting out wins. Lock down closer is on point. Along with Duke as the set up guy. This pen could only get better if guys like Putnam and Jennings pitch well and we get Nate back and he's solid.
QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 08:59 PM)
this guy is like the junk baller you make on MLB the show. And he throws from a funky angle. No wonder he had success last year. Another good signing.
I have last years and he's fun to use lol. Big breaking ball pitcher,
QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 08:58 PM)
There is also Crain and Jones that could be ready by there too
You're right forgot about them. Jones should be ready by the ASB or shortly after (?). Crain we'll see.
QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 08:55 PM)
All lefties for us so far. We really need a RH set up guy at some point (Hopefully Petricka)
If we're in contention that should be an acquisition at the deadline if Petricka doesn't work.