Ducksnort

Did Strop even come set on that last pitch?

Even a grounder to the right will do the trick.

Yesssiirr LETSS GOOOOO

Lackey losing some of his control...if They let him stay in, he'll start spinning that slider, and our hitters better bang it

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 04:21 PM) No. Robin did it too and got ripped for it. Remember when he benched Rios for jogging to first? It was called a bush league move on this very site. 2012?

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 04:16 PM) TA benched.nice job RR. Wow he really did it. This is one of many things that sets him apart from Ventura. Very glad he did that to Anderson. He needd to learn how to be a situational hitter, and just plate awareness and to be mindful of who is pitching.

Should've done it with 2 outs...if the cubs score on this I swear.

Stupid...i mean after seeing him all game how can you not know he's gonna throw a slider low and away. Like seriously? And then you just roll over It?

Moncada did kind of run into that one....

Woooowwww

I never did like Lackey. Hawk wants him drilled...while I'm usually not for retaliation in the sense of hitting the other team with the baseball, this situation might call for it. Although I would rather Davidson just tie it with a bomb.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 03:01 PM) I wouldn't say that. I mean you have to expect that at least some of these guys will flat out bust, and others will take a more Avi Garcia route instead of a Kris Bryant route. 2020 is still really quick when you have a majority of these guys in the lower levels of the minors. I think Eloy and Burger will take more Bryant routes, while guys like Tim Anderson and (I believe) Moncada will take more Avi routes

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 02:55 PM) looked like lackey was out there jawing at rodon. What a tool Yeah at first I thought he was just angry at himself but then I saw Rodon say a nasty word, so idk if they were barking at each other or not. Lackey has anger issues anyway.

Make Rodon the new DH haha. Was he and Lackey barking at eachother after that bullet double?

This actually has been a good game! Great outing from MiGo, some good offense, regardless of the outcome, this has been a very enjoyable game for the rebuilding Sox fan.

Now with leadoff guy on first, let's get him in. Time for some of these hard hit balls to start finding some holes.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 24, 2017 -> 03:43 PM) That's the kind of play I don't mind/expect to see a rookie make a mistake or two on. True. As long as it doesn't persist, I'm cool with it.

Moncada's nerves showing a bit. At least he is recovering nicely.

I am thoroughly satisfied that the score is still 0-0 in the 2nd with the Sox currently out hitting the Cubs 3-0

Coop has to be so disgusted with his pitching. To be fair, the bullpen is probably absolutely taxed because our starters are awful. But, man. Usually we are known for our pitching. Not used to it. Melky 4-4. I almost want him to stay on the team just to watch a player who is actually entertaining and can play.

4th inning, Pelfs has not allowed a hit lol

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/243...opicId=27118146 "They are making the decisions for us to be better as a team, and you have to buy into it," first baseman Jose Abreu said through interpreter Billy Russo. "I am glad I'm here, and I'm glad the team is finally following a straight line to the path we want to go. It's part of the business." "What it does is just establishes what's entirely going on. It allows us to continue to be constructive in the ways we are needing to be," infielder Tyler Saladino said. "In this sense, we are trying to be constructive to learn the things that it takes to win. Even if you take a step backward, you are able to continue to make the necessary adjustments after that. It's a constant progression." I find these quotes by Saladino and Abreu oddly satisfying, especially coming from a couple players who in my opinion will be here for a while (Abreu more than Sally). It's a good feeling to know that the players aren't blindly still trying to get the wild card spot and playing only for this year...they understand the process and how it works. Good to know they are on board with this, even if it means sacrificing this year and next year for it.

Tim Anderson has lots of work to do. He is just way too overly agressive with everything...swinging at bad pitches, overrunning bases, trying to throw the balll before its in his mitt leading to an error. He needs to learn patience, with literally his whole game. This aggressive approach just isnt working for him. Hitting, defense and baserunning all look very premature right now...he's gonna be a late bloomer like Avi.

Didn't shields used to be actually good at one point? Like an ace for the Rays? How has he become so horrible?

QUOTE (beautox @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 04:02 AM) I previously posted this on /r/whitesox. This is the magical Christmas land line up where everyone lives up to the hype. Not likely I know but I enjoy being able to dream on this farms potential. '19-'20 Batting Order CF Luis Robert 2B Yoan Moncada# LF Eloy Jimenez 1B Gavin Sheets* 3B Jake Burger C Zack Collins* DH Jose Abreu RF Blake Rutherford* SS Tim Anderson I doubt Abreu goes anywhere; He wants to mentor the youth movement and is a great ambassador for the team. When his arbitration is up I think the sox lock him up for 3 more years with an option. Additionally 1B & DH have had their value become depressed recently, I also doubt Hahn would get a return to warrant trading him. '19-'20 Rotation SP Michael Kopech SP Carlos Rodon* SP Lucas Giolito SP Jordan Guerrero* SP Alec Hansen This system is deep in pitching and its almost getting to the point where you can put their names in a hat and not feel bad with what you pull out; Lopez, Dunning, Cease, Fulmer, Adams, Stephens & Clarkin, and that isn't including the '17 draft class. I've been blown away with how quickly Hahn was able to navigate the talent acquisition phase. The system is a great blend of high ceiling and moderate floor, specifically Collins, Burger, Sheets, Gonzalez, Skoug, Fisher, Call & Mendick and the dearth of pitching talent. There are some solid major league growth assets in Rodon & Anderson even with down years and some of the younger players might develop into 2-2.5WAR regulars: Yolmer Sanchez, Leury Garcia, Adam Engel & Matt Davidson, that was something that was desperately missed with the recent roster constructions with Sale, Q & Eaton, stars & scrubs with out a sufficent amount of average major league players and depth. There are some interesting players near mlb ready in Delmonico, Liriano, Willy Garcia & the recently acquired Polo that might stick and turn into something as well. Finally they still have one asset they can sell high and likely cash in for another top 100 prospect in Avi. They will be at the front of the line for wavier claims; like Alen Hansen. They will likely have a top 5 pick in '18 & '19 and complement that with the rule V and major league roster space to stash them. It would be wonderful if they hit the lotto and land the next Odubel Herrera or Joakim Soria. Lastly they will have a plenty of money for the upcoming stacked free agent classes that can supplement this roster going into their window, their adjusted payroll for 2019 is 5.6 million before any arbitration or free agent signings. I agree, except for Avi. I'm not really sure why people want to get rid of him. I know people are afraid this year is a fluke abd trade him while his value is up, but what if he really has figured it out and he really is a run producer with a .300 plus average for the rest of his prime years? (Which he is just now entering). I don't think trading Avi would be wise. You wont get much back for him, and if he continues to stay productive, you A likely won't get a player that will produce like him or fill a need, and B he will be one of the best hitters in that 2020 Sox lineup at, what, 29 or 30 years old? Again, this is IF he stays productive, but I think the risk with him way outweighs any risk you might have from any unproven prospect you might get for him. I say keep him.