5 minutes ago, Quin said:

Hamilton, Garcia, and Lamb you say?

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Should have Williams in the lineup to round it out and let Eaton serve his one game suspension (is that still a thing)

32 minutes ago, South Sider said:

Guess I don't need to worry about watching this one. 

Every time I want to buy tickets to a game, TLR gives me a reason to NOT want to buy tickets. Now I'm stuck in this weird limbo where if I do get tickets to a game, it might be a good lineup, or it might be the worst possible lineup ever. 

Do you really base your decision whether or not to go to a game based on the lineup?

Edited April 29, 20214 yr by joejoedairy

Both Robert and Madrigal should be starting both games because Tuesday showed signs the the offense is on the verge of a corpseball stretch. Luis had shown discipline and a good eye before getting hurt and Madrigal makes the pitchers work and will leverage what he is given. Those two are going to be indispensable if we are faced with the rest of the hitters forcing it and pulling off everything.

I don't agree with the opening game lineup choices. However, in trying to understand La Russa's rationale, LH hitters have averaged .313 with a .405 OBP and a  .656 SLG %, against MIze. That is probably why he has Lamb, Garcia and Hamilton in the line up. Robert would likely not be up to both games, given his recent flu like symptoms. Again, I don't agree, but I'm trying to understand his thought process.

Edited April 29, 20214 yr by Lillian

1 hour ago, SoxFanForever said:

I'm going to the game tomorrow with some friends and now I'm absolutely dreading the lineup.  At least they have beer if things get rough.

If you drive a Brinks truck there. It's tough to drink much with those prices.

23 minutes ago, SpringfieldFan said:

Both Robert and Madrigal should be starting both games because Tuesday showed signs the the offense is on the verge of a corpseball stretch. Luis had shown discipline and a good eye before getting hurt and Madrigal makes the pitchers work and will leverage what he is given. Those two are going to be indispensable if we are faced with the rest of the hitters forcing it and pulling off everything.

I believe the report was that Robert still isn't feeling great so i don't mind only playing him in one game today.

10 minutes ago, Lillian said:

I don't agree with the opening game lineup choices. However, in trying to understand La Russa's rationale, LH hitters have averaged .313 with a .405 OBP and a  .656 SLG %, against MIze. That is probably why he has Lamb, Garcia and Hamilton in the line up. Robert would likely not be up to both games, given his recent flu like symptoms. Again, I don't agree, but I'm trying to understand his thought process.

I am guessing most of those LHH that had success are better hitters than Hamilton, Lamb & Garcia....but I see what you mean.  Hard to figure out any kind of thought process from LaRussa.

11 minutes ago, ptatc said:

If you drive a Brinks truck there. It's tough to drink much with those prices.

Fair, that's why I'm going to Metropolitan before trekking down ?

1 minute ago, SoxFanForever said:

Fair, that's why I'm going to Metropolitan before trekking down ?

Good plan

27 minutes ago, ptatc said:

If you drive a Brinks truck there. It's tough to drink much with those prices.

What are they now? Been a few years since I’ve made the trip to Chicago. Was supposed to go 2019 but cancelled after the machado fiasco and went to Cuba instead lol. 
 

 

I am OK with Lamb getting a shot. Not sure how much more Leury I can watch.

What Sox really need are a couple of hot hitters.

1 hour ago, joejoedairy said:

Do you really base your decision whether or not to go to a game based on the lineup?

I absolutely would. I'm not made of money, and going to a game can be expensive. If I am paying a real premium for entertainment, then I expect the best possible product to be on the field. It's like spending money for a big ticket concert and then just getting only the opening act. It's like going to a movie that had an excellent main actor just to find out someone else played the role. It's like going to Cedar Point and finding out their top 5 coasters are all out of commission. What the heck is the point? 

I get Sunday lineups, I get that guys need days off, but this is happening far too often for me to be comfortable planning on going to a game just to get treated to a lineup like this. I respect if you feel differently, though, and I'll still end up going to some games because a day at the park is still a day at the park... it's just annoying is all. Is Abreu really our only player who can play every game???

 

3 hours ago, RudyLawRules said:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

This is like buying a Lennon album and finding yoko’s on it

It's not hard to make a damn lineup, yet TLR can't figure it out.  What a hall of fame baseball person

i dont get why madrigal isnt getting the start in both games.. we just had a day off. I can understand Robert

5 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

i dont get why madrigal isnt getting the start in both games.. we just had a day off. I can understand Robert

There's a pretty good chance the lil guy is gonna wear one in the ribs.  Tony's likely protecting him in game 1.  

13 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

i dont get why madrigal isnt getting the start in both games.. we just had a day off. I can understand Robert

It’s 14 innings. Players can’t handle that.

7 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

There's a pretty good chance the lil guy is gonna wear one in the ribs.  Tony's likely protecting him in game 1.  

I thought Cabrera said respect the game?

I am currently on hold with my cable company to see if I can get any refund on my NBS Sports Chicago based on that lineup for Game 1.

Rodon ?

9 minutes ago, wegner said:

I am currently on hold with my cable company to see if I can get any refund on my NBS Sports Chicago based on that lineup for Game 1.

lol. 

Let’s just no hit them twice and not worry about the lineups ?

Just now, hi8is said:

Let’s just no hit them twice and not worry about the lineups ?

That Detroit lineup…not exactly hard to believe. 1 guy hitting above .221.

Miggy did NOT like that little playful slap Tim just gave him.