Did Engel lose all his power?  His swing looks so slow this year.

Gavin Sheets woof 

Just now, Baron said:

Gavin Sheets woof 

His descent into Palka territory has begun.

1 minute ago, Baron said:

Gavin Sheets woof 

Can’t believe he’s facing a LHP today. Maybe Omar had it right

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Did Engel lose all his power?  His swing looks so slow this year.

Yea, he was really showing signs of being productive at the plate, but couldn't stay healthy . now he's healthy, but can't hit at all . really sucks, as i'm a big fan of his defense.

So, we're officially at the point now where Cease was the bigger regret for the Cubs of the Quintana trade, yeah?

Just now, gusguyman said:

So, we're officially at the point now where Cease was the bigger regret for the Cubs of the Quintana trade, yeah?

100%

Cease is ridiculous, goodness.

Dude looks like a fucking ace. 

Dylan 'Dealing' Cease!

1 minute ago, gusguyman said:

So, we're officially at the point now where Cease was the bigger regret for the Cubs of the Quintana trade, yeah?

Oh yeah.....

 

At the time of the trade, Cease was in A+ and not a top 100 prospect though. 

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Just now, gusguyman said:

So, we're officially at the point now where Cease was the bigger regret for the Cubs of the Quintana trade, yeah?

Without a doubt.  

DC 10 K

Just now, Tony said:

Dude looks like a fucking ace. 

^^^^^

No wonder he just hired Boras. 

1 hour ago, DirtySox said:

Holy moly. They must have had a team meeting to discuss what a "walk" is.

I am just glad their hitting coach finally decided to tell the fellas it was OK to take a walk.

I know he gave up a hit, but this is Rodon no-hitter level pitching.

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

I am just glad their hitting coach finally decided to tell the fellas it was OK to take a walk.

He told them that a week ago. There was an article on the Athletic where Menechino said that being patient and waiting for their pitch was the way to get out of it. 

https://theathletic.com/3269157/2022/04/25/white-sox-seek-patience-to-reverse-offensive-slump-if-youre-not-taking-your-walks-youre-falling-into-their-plan/

 

Menechino isn't the problem, it's the players themselves. He's got an entire lineup of headcases. 

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Also for the record, THIS is why you let Dylan Cease have extreme ups and a LOT of downs over his first few years.  The arm was always there, but learning HOW to pitch (not throw) can take a while.

Just now, southsider2k5 said:

Also for the record, THIS is why you let Dylan Cease have extreme ups and a LOT of downs over his first few years.  The arm was always there, but learning HOW to pitch (not throw) can take a while.

I'll admit that I didn't have a lot of faith that he would put it together, but holy hell does it look like he has.  He is stellar today.

2 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Also for the record, THIS is why you let Dylan Cease have extreme ups and a LOT of downs over his first few years.  The arm was always there, but learning HOW to pitch (not throw) can take a while.

Yeah I was guilty of impatience there. I didn't have faith that he'd put it together. He used to be a gopher ball machine. 

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I mean, lets not forget we're still sitting at a whopping 4 hits today, 3 by Luis. So...it'd be nice to start hitting, still.

Robert 3-3

Whose fucking idea was it to start Sheets vs a LHP? 

I'm not as down on Sheets as most of the board as the strong side of a platoon. 

Sheets at 1B/DH vs RHP/Engel in RF vs LHP should be a thing. 

Edited May 2, 20223 yr by Jack Parkman