3 minutes ago, KrankinSox said:

Love the lineup 1-7. Soon the 8-9 will be replaced by Robert and Grandal. Tim and Jose really need to get it going but this lineup is STACKED, especially with the emergence of Engel as a legit starting RF.

Let's get hot!

 

1 minute ago, Timmy U said:

Whew! I was worried I might have to watch 1 game this year without Leury Garcia.

Hawk has TWTW. 

Tony has TWTSL - The Will To Start Leury. 

I expect Leury to continue to play most days (down from everyday) after Robert returns. Tony likes his guts, and will continue to rotate him across all the OF, and 2B/3B in the infield, to give guys days off and keep that "valuable" switch hitting (i.e. Tony pleasing RLRLRLRL puzzle piece) player in the lineup.

I'd prefer to keep him as infield reserve only and 1-2 starts per week once Robert returns (with Engel and Vaughn the other primary OFs).

Do we never have to watch Collins again after Grandal comes back?  Cause I would enjoy that. 

5 minutes ago, JoeCredeYes said:

Do we never have to watch Collins again after Grandal comes back?  Cause I would enjoy that. 

I don't think he makes any sense to carry on a playoff roster at this point at least

3 minutes ago, mqr said:

I don't think he makes any sense to carry on a playoff roster at this point at least

absolutely not, too much of a defensive liability imo

Damn Collins is basically a backup DH now. Seems like it didn't take long for the pitchers to notice that their game suffers when he's catching. 

Garcia has to find his way every damn time

2 minutes ago, BigHurt3515 said:

Garcia has to find his way every damn time

Don't worry about it.  Once Robert is back he's a backup again.  Enjoy Eloy again.

8 minutes ago, joesaiditstrue said:

absolutely not, too much of a defensive liability imo

He'll probably be around on the 28-man, but I am really struggling to think of a single use case for him in a playoff series. 

4 hours ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Oh you just inspired a great idea. You know how Jose won't wear the elbow guard like a lot of hitters because it feels uncomfortable to him. Then there are those air splints used for injuries and there is bubble wrap to protect stuff sent in packages.  There should be some product kind of halfway between  an air splint and bubble wrap that  would work like one of those nyoprene knee braces. So for an elbow guard you have smaller pockets of air  rather than bigger pockets so its more flexible and slide it up to your elbow like a brace. Basically a brace with air pockets like bubble wrap only stronger than bubble wrap on the part facing the pitcher Probably not as much protection as a solid hard plastic shield you strap onto the arm but for those looking for something more comfortable with better protection than just a nyoprene brace it could work.  You could have wrists bands too. Do any new types of shoulder pads use any type of air cushioning ?

 

Better take out the patent before someone steals your idea.

43 minutes ago, mqr said:

He'll probably be around on the 28-man, but I am really struggling to think of a single use case for him in a playoff series. 

Yeah totally agree, it bums me out and I've really rooted for him to show me something, it just hasn't happened.

I would give Jose days off as well. No need to play every day. 

2 hours ago, Capn12 said:

 

 

Aside from the rally killer in right, I like mucho.

1 hour ago, Baron said:

Damn Collins is basically a backup DH now. Seems like it didn't take long for the pitchers to notice that their game suffers when he's catching. 

Wait I thought many preferred him to Grandal?

2 minutes ago, ptatc said:

Wait I thought many preferred him to Grandal?

That's so last week.

8 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

That's so last week.

Welcome to Soxtalk!

5 minutes ago, hi8is said:

Welcome to Soxtalk!

Poop

How about the Sox win in a laugher today?

54 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Poop

How dare you!!! Ban him @Chisoxfn!

 

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

Poop

I think it's spelled pewp

Sox are only 7-6 against the Royals this year and 3-5 after starting 4-1 against them. Let's win this series and start looking better on offense. 

nice start dylan

Merrifield looked overmatched that entire AB. Good start for Cease.

Santana takes a quality AB every time up. Too bad the Royals couldn't have traded him

Lost Santana after having him 1-2. That happens way too much against Santana. 

Just now, chw42 said:

Lost Santana after having him 1-2. That happens way too much against Santana. 

He's so comfortable hitting with 2 strikes. Hardly ever expands his zone. He's very impressive to watch hit.