Just now, ChiSox59 said:

That's fair and I get that.  I just pray hope Ricky doesn't have Moncada bunting Leury over everytime he reaches base in the 1st inning.  

And that’s a legit concern.  I guess when I say I like Moncada is the #2 spot, I’m going off how I’d leverage him there and it would it simply be another spot in the lineup.  Ricky may try and force Yoan to play small ball and move runners over and that would be stupid as fuck.  I really hope that isn’t the case, but Ricky does love his bunts.

Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

And that’s a legit concern.  I guess when I say I like Moncada is the #2 spot, I’m going off how I’d leverage him there and it would it simply be another spot in the lineup.  Ricky may try and force Yoan to play small ball and move runners over and that would be stupid as fuck.  I really hope that isn’t the case, but Ricky does love his bunts.

Right.  Which is a primary reason why I hate Yoan batting 2nd.  I don't see Renteria changing, but hope I am wrong.  

The Dark Sky forecast is a lot more friendly than the Apple one. Let's go with that.

Edited March 28, 20197 yr by mqr

McCann is going to be Rodon’s personal catcher

Just now, fathom said:

McCann is going to be Rodon’s personal catcher

Just a guess, or has this been mentioned? 

Excited for real ball...even if we have to be patient into the evening. Let's Go to a year of improvements!

2 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said:

Excited for real ball...even if we have to be patient into the evening. Let's Go to a year of improvements!

I think many of us wouldn't mind it being delayed as long as possible today. I get home from work at around 5:40 so I wouldn't mind a 2-3 hour delay!

1 minute ago, soxfan2014 said:

I think many of us wouldn't mind it being delayed as long as possible today. I get home from work at around 5:40 so I wouldn't mind a 2-3 hour delay!

Unfortunately I don't think this games  getting done at all if it doesn't get in on time. 

The Royals lineup

1. Whit Merrifield (R) RF

2. Adalberto Mondesi (S) SS

3. Alex Gordon (L) LF

4. Jorge Soler (R) DH

5. Frank Schwindel (R) 1B

6. Chris Owingss (R) 2B

7. Hunter Dozier (R) 3B

8. Martin Maldonado   (R) C

9. Billy Hamilton (S) CF

 

3 minutes ago, mqr said:

Unfortunately I don't think this games  getting done at all if it doesn't get in on time. 

Like Opening Day 2 years ago...draw it out for 2-3 hours and get those concessions in before PPD the game.

1 minute ago, glangon said:

The Royals lineup

1. Whit Merrifield (R) RF

2. Adalberto Mondesi (S) SS

3. Alex Gordon (L) LF

4. Jorge Soler (R) DH

5. Frank Schwindel (R) 1B

6. Chris Owingss (R) 2B

7. Hunter Dozier (R) 3B

8. Martin Maldonado   (R) C

9. Billy Hamilton (S) CF

 

Wow what a bad line up

The White Sox lineup

1. Leury Garcia (S) CF

2. Yoan Moncada (S) 3B

3. Jose Abreu (R) 1B

4. Yonder Alonso (L) DH

5. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF

6. Daniel Palka (L) RF

7. Tim Anderson (R) SS

8. James McCann (R) C

9. Yolmer Sanchez (S) 2B

2 minutes ago, glangon said:

The White Sox lineup

1. Leury Garcia (S) CF

2. Yoan Moncada (S) 3B

3. Jose Abreu (R) 1B

4. Yonder Alonso (L) DH

5. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF

6. Daniel Palka (L) RF

7. Tim Anderson (R) SS

8. James McCann (R) C

9. Yolmer Sanchez (S) 2B

Alonso is lucky he is a lefty. But other than having Castillo in place McCann this is the about the right to start. I think by mid season if Anderson really improves his OBP and Eloy is as advertised a 2-6 of Moncada, Abreu, Eloy, Palka, Anderson could be realistic.

7 minutes ago, glangon said:

The White Sox lineup

1. Leury Garcia (S) CF

2. Yoan Moncada (S) 3B

3. Jose Abreu (R) 1B

4. Yonder Alonso (L) DH

5. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF

6. Daniel Palka (L) RF

7. Tim Anderson (R) SS

8. James McCann (R) C

9. Yolmer Sanchez (S) 2B

Adding Eloy makes this whole lineup look a lot better. 

Just want the club to start to show some measurable improvement, not just in the win column but among the key rebuild pieces. Oh and for God's sake, PLEASE stop with the fucking injuries!

"It's Time" (to trot out an old Sox marketing phrase) for this franchise to become relevant again in their own home market and in MLB in general.

Happy Opening Day folks!   

Long day of sports ahead come on get this game in it's the perfect lead up to the UM game.

To the bunting concerns, for whatever reason, I feel like Ricky is gonna have Moncada bunt much more often this season

22 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said:

Just want the club to start to show some measurable improvement, not just in the win column but among the key rebuild pieces. Oh and for God's sake, PLEASE stop with the fucking injuries!

"It's Time" (to trot out an old Sox marketing phrase) for this franchise to become relevant again in their own home market and in MLB in general.

Happy Opening Day folks!   

Over/under 2 days until you call half the pitching staff stiffs? 

 

55 minutes ago, fathom said:

McCann is going to be Rodon’s personal catcher

This is true. The beats have mentioned it and he caught Rodon throughout spring training 

1 minute ago, Jose Abreu said:

To the bunting concerns, for whatever reason, I feel like Ricky is gonna have Moncada bunt much more often this season

God I hope not. He's run producer. The #2 spot is perfect. 

 

1 minute ago, Jose Abreu said:

 

This woman seems fairly optimistic there will be a window. That said, it's too bad they didn't move the game up an hour.

 

It’s going to rain there soon, but the radar looks promising unless the system gets there and just stalls. I’m optimistic they play today/tonight.

Just now, flavum said:

It’s going to rain there soon, but the radar looks promising unless the system gets there and just stalls. I’m optimistic they play today/tonight.

Right, that's the gist of what the weather woman was saying.

2 hours ago, flavum said:

CDT

Eloy goes 3-4, two doubles

Eloy seems like a first career AB homer type of guy.