Just now, Buehrle>Wood said:

Why does McCann have 4 starts or whatever it is

Pretty sure they think it’s Brian McCann.  They love him for some reason despite how awful he is.

I'd rather see Delmonico back if we wanted a guy who sucks at defense but can at least take a walk over Palka.

I remember I always loved it when McCann came up to bat for Detroit, because he never hit. 

Really my least liked aquisition of the offseason. I hope he gets replaced in the next couple months by Collins or Sevala.

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Pretty sure they think it’s Brian McCann.  They love him for some reason despite how awful he is.

I guess they like his game calling because it sure not the bat.

Gio back out...not a good idea!

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

He overthinks things far too much. Between that, his spin rate and his inability to repeat his delivery, it’s why he’s not a major leaguer at this time.

I'd like to see his spin rate data this year because I think there is a distinct possibility it is up significantly. His fastball looks much more lively. 

44 fastballs, 2 swing and misses for Giolito

Ricky with proper leash here

Ricky pulling the plug at the right time today

5 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

Why does McCann have 4 starts or whatever it is

Did you expect Castillo to catch Giolito today, coming off his first start?

4 minutes ago, fathom said:

He overthinks things far too much. Between that, his spin rate and his inability to repeat his delivery, it’s why he’s not a major leaguer at this time.

How can you ascertain he overthinks things ?

If this is one of Giolito's bad starts it isn't that horrible. 4 runs isn't terrible. It isn't good either, but it isn't terrible. 

3 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

I'd like to see his spin rate data this year because I think there is a distinct possibility it is up significantly. His fastball looks much more lively. 

Was up by about 70rpm in his first start

12 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Hey I can be critical too. Look ! Sox suck Giolito sucks, The Sox can never come back this game but I choose not to. It's still early in the game and I still have hope for Giolito and the Sox. SO sue me for enjoying baseball and my favorite team.

If I recall, you jumped on me first for stating what was obvious to everyone but you.

Don't want to lose the good vibes from yesterday.  Need to get back in this.

Already playing matchups in the 5th inning

We really just brought in a 1 batter loogy in the 5th.

 

Renteria on the cutting edge of analytics 

3 minutes ago, Harper2Sox said:

If I recall, you jumped on me first for stating what was obvious to everyone but you.

You did it after his 1st walk maybe 2nd I don't remember and at that point he hadn't yet given up a hit. SO what exactly was supposed to be obvious to me that was obvious to you and everyone else that you are now speaking for ?

Yeah this one is over.

Yikes.

Eek

Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

You did it after his 1st walk maybe 2nd I don't remember and at that point he hadn't yet given up a hit. SO what exactly was supposed to be obvious to me that was obvious to you and everyone else that you are now speaking for ?

That he wasn’t repeating his delivery and falling off to the side.  Are you even trying to keep up?  Man, you are a waste of breath.

Bullpen is a total mess outside the back two

Covey>diaz