Southwest Sider Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I had tickets for this game and decided to check out and see who the likely starter would be, and it is indeed James Shields. Since it seems highly likely that he will be traded, I decided to see who else could start this game. Covey could start it with 4 days rest. Kopech could start it with 4 days rest. Stephens could start it with 5 days rest. I doubt it would be Covey since they will need to make a call-up anyway in the event Shields is traded. My head says Stephens but my heart wants Kopech. How cool would it be to be at his first game? Stephens would be cool, too I suppose. I don't really know the point of this thread. I just wanted to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I’d like to think it would be Stephens, but I really feel like it will end up being Kopech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Stephens seems like the logical choice for me. He deserves is more major league ready than Kopech at this point. I really hope Jordan is up by then. The Sox need to see what he's got and get him mlb reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Didn't Hector Santiago make a spot start at some point this year? I feel like he did, but the 2018 season has just been one awful blur, so I could be imagining it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I bet it'll be Shields. I imagine he goes during August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: I bet it'll be Shields. I imagine he goes during August. There are so few starters available (at least it seems that way) that I think he goes before August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 If it's not Shields, I'd bet on a Santiago/Volstad bullpen game. It should be Stephens or Kopech though, based on who deserves the call. I think we'll see both pretty soon. One to replace Shields, and one to be the 6th starter in a 6-man rotation to limit innings of the young guys down the stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: If it's not Shields, I'd bet on a Santiago/Volstad bullpen game. It should be Stephens or Kopech though, based on who deserves the call. I think we'll see both pretty soon. One to replace Shields, and one to be the 6th starter in a 6-man rotation to limit innings of the young guys down the stretch They were talking about this on the Sox Machine Podcast, that Covey might make a really good multi inning reliever, and I'd think they'd like to give Stephens a shot in the rotation, so why not move Covey to the bullpen, launch Volstad to the moon, and if Shields is traded bring up both Kopech/Stephens. Edited July 23, 2018 by Jack Parkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Just now, Jack Parkman said: They were talking about this on the Sox Machine Podcast, that Covey might make a really good multi inning reliever, and I'd think they'd like to give Stephens a shot in the rotation, so why not move Covey to the bullpen, launch Volstad to the moon, and if Shields is traded bring up both of them. That would be my ideal scenario. However, after 8.1 shutout innings, the timing wouldn't be ideal for Covey to lose his spot. Regardless, I don't think he's a starter long-term and I would like to see his innings (and Shields') given to Kopech and Stephens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 From most likely to least... 1. Shields (think the $$$ makes him an August guy) 2. Santiago 3. Some other bullpen arm (Volstad, etc) 4. Stephens 5. Some other starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 If they put Stephens on the same rotation day as Shields, that seems to indicate to me that he would be next man up in the event of a Shields trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: They were talking about this on the Sox Machine Podcast, that Covey might make a really good multi inning reliever, and I'd think they'd like to give Stephens a shot in the rotation, so why not move Covey to the bullpen, launch Volstad to the moon, and if Shields is traded bring up both Kopech/Stephens. Covey is settling in as a starter. Let Kopech and Stephens settle in the majors via bullpen work. A lot of teams do it this way, including the Sox for their best (Sale, Buehrle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 While I’m not optimistic Covey will remain a starter, he’s shown enough to warrant an extended look. If the front office feels both Kopech & Stephens are ready, I’d simply give Kopech Shields’ spot in the rotation and Stephens a long relief spot. Then depending on how Covey does down the stretch, Stephens would potentially get a shot during the first half of 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Jack Parkman said: They were talking about this on the Sox Machine Podcast, that Covey might make a really good multi inning reliever, and I'd think they'd like to give Stephens a shot in the rotation, so why not move Covey to the bullpen, launch Volstad to the moon, and if Shields is traded bring up both Kopech/Stephens. I hate this. It's not sustainable over a full MLB season and you only really see it in the postseason when it's do or die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 It will be Kopech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 On 7/21/2018 at 7:19 AM, Dick Allen said: Gotta hand it to Trump. He knows how to change the subject. No one is talking about the kids still separated from their parents. Now he’s back whining about NFL players kneeling. What a shit show this presidency is. 2 hours ago, Eminor3rd said: I bet it'll be Shields. I imagine he goes during August. Good call. No way he gets claimed making $20 million a year. So waivers won’t be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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