White Sox Team WAR 3rd in the majors behind LA 7.8 and Boston 7.5 , CHW 6.6* . Right now a little defense and pitching will go a long way.

*fangraphs

33 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

The bottom of the lineup can be quite pesky with Mercedes, Vaughn and Madrigal giving the pitcher quality AB's , drawing walks and hitting well with 2 strikes on them. I like the 3 of them in a row. Power with pain in the ass qualities.

Pesky...is the least of it.  Pain in the ass is their long suit.

19 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Not trying to be a dick, but that’s because you and many others here are completely irrational when it comes to the main Soxtalk whipping boys like Yasmani & Madrigal.  Everything is bad with these guys no matter what the numbers say.

I was half kidding. I don’t like him though and I don’t think what he contributes on offense or “defense” is worth the richest contract in franchise history.

4 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said:

I was half kidding. I don’t like him though and I don’t think what he contributes on offense or “defense” is worth the richest contract in franchise history.

I’m a Yaz fan but I can respect this viewpoint and I certainly know how frustrating he can be when he’s dropping pitches and hitting into double plays.

Edited April 24, 20214 yr by Chicago White Sox

3 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I’m a Yaz fan but I can respect this viewpoint and I certainly know how frustrating he can be when he’s dropping pitches and hitting into double plays.

Cheers. Different opinions. I hope I’m wrong!

40 minutes ago, Greydawgfan1 said:

No, just a weird rotation and if they start gio on Tuesday they can reset 

Makes no sense.  Rodon has thrown a lot of pitches his last two starts and Giolito barely threw in his last one. Seems likely Giolito doesn’t feel 100 pct

57 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said:

Grandal is just a black hole in that lineup. Yermin should be above him. 

Cmon. Grandal is not a black hole in the lineup. I do love Yermin of course but this is a prime example of "what have you done for me lately?" fandom. Why not enjoy the fact the Sox have a catcher who could start for any team in the league. Let Yermin relax at No 7 in the order if that's what the Sox think best for now.

Edited April 24, 20214 yr by greg775

Just so people don't forget, tonight's game is also on FS1 with Kasper and AJ on the call....

The game is starting on FS2, however.

Tonight would be a perfect night for Vaughn's first major league homer. 

Nicky can hit the ball hard. 

1 minute ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Nicky can hit the ball hard. 

I don’t think you’ve ever said this exact sentence

Robot umps plz. We say this every fucking game. 

Can gallo take any longer? Get in the box!

1 minute ago, fathom said:

I don’t think you’ve ever said this exact sentence

Certainly not around here.

falling behind too much early.

Happy to see Keuchel get out of that, but overall not a first inning that screams confidence. Hopefully he grows into the start a bit 

Just now, Chris Sale said:

Happy to see Keuchel get out of that, but overall not a first inning that screams confidence. Hopefully he grows into the start a bit 

Tight strike zone didn't help. 

2 minutes ago, Sox80 said:

Tight strike zone didn't help. 

Hopefully our hitters get the same zone. Something tells me that may not occur. Call me a psychic.

Edited April 24, 20214 yr by Chris Sale

Garcia is swinging an aluminum bat. Ball just flying off of it.

this solak guy is FUCKING kill them, wtf.

this strike zone hasn't exactly favored us so far

good fucking god.  ROBOTS

Umpiring is so bad

it's every god damn night 2-3 inches off the plate.  WHAT IS WRONG WITH MLB UMPS IT"S NEVER BEEN THIS BAD IN 30 YEARS WATCHING!