Not sure what's up with Yoan.  He's so much better than this. 

This guy has an Oscar Gamble stance 

tie game with a dogshit royals team to get back to .500 and Sousa is pitching critical outs. Is to laugh.

Throw the 1-2 slider to the young lefty.  Just dumb pitch selection 

1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said:

Robert isn't living up to it either. Where's the power from him? 

Just like Moncada, he might peak at 25 HR. 

No no no. Still on pace for over thirty considering time missed, weather and humidor impact.

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4 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

Not sure what's up with Yoan.  He's so much better than this. 

He’s looked like total crap ever since ST started.  Something is wrong physically or mentally.

Edited May 19, 20223 yr by fathom

1 minute ago, fathom said:

He’s looked like total crap ever since ST started.  Something is wrong.  Must not be getting as lucky on Tinder.

Long Covid.  Doesn't affect anyone while in Charlotte though.

1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said:

Robert isn't living up to it either. Where's the power from him? 

Just like Moncada, he might peak at 25 HR. 

His per 162 average is 31 homers 152 games into his career.  He has a career wRC+ is 131.  He's already an elite hitter, and that includes large stretches where he looked absolutely helpless at hte plate.  Robert can be frustrating to watch at times, but his peak is still best player in the game and he's still far from a finished product.  As usual, get a grip on reality.   

1 minute ago, caulfield12 said:

And he actually has been running quite a bit this year.

Rivero must have a cannon.

Doesn't matter. The possibility of the catcher throwing through in that situation is slim unless he wants Tim to steal home. Plus maybe the 2nd baseman covers 2nd and that ball goes through for a hit then and it's 1 st and 3rd , another run home and still 1 out.

1 minute ago, fathom said:

He’s looked like total crap ever since ST started.  Something is wrong.  Must not be getting as lucky on Tinder.

oblique's linger all season, right? That is my guess. 

7 minutes ago, reiks12 said:

I really hope Abreu doesnt get offered a contract to stay on this team

It's more likely he doesn't survive the season at this point. 

1 minute ago, caulfield12 said:

No no no. Still on pace for over thirty considering time missed.

Given that he's probably going to play 150 games he's on pace for exactly 25

Just now, EloyJenkins said:

oblique's linger all season, right? That is my guess. 

We will find out with Scherzer.

1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said:

His per 162 average is 31 homers 152 games into his career.  He has a career wRC+ is 131.  He's already an elite hitter, and that includes large stretches where he looked absolutely helpless at hte plate.  Robert can be frustrating to watch at times, but his peak is still best player in the game and he's still far from a finished product.  As usual, get a grip on reality.   

Players typically play 150 games or fewer and some quick math has him on pace for 25 HR right now. 

(5HR/30GP)*150=25

Edited May 19, 20223 yr by Jack Parkman

Just now, EloyJenkins said:

oblique's linger all season, right? That is my guess. 

Let's not get fooled again here. 

He hit two absolute blasts last week with no oblique issue or COVID holding him back.

He is what we see, not a superstar.   Average to Good ML ballplayer. 

classic hallmark of a mediocre team -- not taking the lead in the top of the inning and potentially allowing KC to retake it in the bottom side. classic mediocre team shit.

Edited May 19, 20223 yr by chitownsportsfan

2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

Players typically play 150 games or fewer and some quick math has him on pace for 25 HR right now. 

(5HR/30GP)*150=25

You said his “peak” is 25 homers. He’s already comfortably beat that 150 games into his career while learning to hit mlb pitching. So it’s not his peak, you’re just being negative; per usual. 

Edited May 19, 20223 yr by ChiSox59

7 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

2nd pitch was the perfect time for Robert to run. The pitcher didnt even look at him. If you cant run Robert on 1st and 3rd with Tim on 3rd and Abreu up when are you going to run him ?

Exactly, but it's Tony's strategy to rest his legs for October.

3 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

You said his “peak” is 25 homers. He’s already doing that. So it’s not his peak, you’re just being negative. 

Let's hold our horses until he actually does it. 

Way too much projection going on. 

I've been guilty of projecting young players myself. No more. 

Edited May 19, 20223 yr by Jack Parkman

4 minutes ago, HOFHurt35 said:

It's more likely he doesn't survive the season at this point. 

This isn’t likely at all.

3 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

Players typically play 150 games or fewer and some quick math has him on pace for 25 HR right now. 

(5HR/30GP)*150=25

Chicago summer heat and wind blowing out?

Detroit rotation in shambles?

Your assumption is based on even distribution when that is highly unlikely.

Edited May 19, 20223 yr by caulfield12

come on Sheets

LOL

Gavin Sheets everyone

LOL and the team wants that guy to play OF