31 minutes ago, brijames1957 said:

Moncada is a huge disappointment this year. The games he does play in he looks totally disinterested and just going through the motions. He is looking like one of those guys who once they get that big contract they really don't care any more. He doesn't impress me as a guy who really loves to compete and loves the game. 

Bottom line is he needs to start being out there most every game and producing if this team is going to make a run at anything. 

This year? How about Moncada has been a huge disappointment in 5 of his 6 years here. Agreed it's a huge disappointment this year since he has only played in 15 of 47 games with a slash of .133/.175/.250/425. He had one great season in 2019. You're right though, It doesn't help matters that he always looks disinterested and not giving 100 percent. That coupled with the fact he was the #1 overall prospect in MLB and the main piece of the Chris Sale trade...yep definitely a huge disappointment.

 

TLR said Moncada could have played today but "didn't want to run the risk of playing today and him being stiff tomorrow"

Also said he's happy to have Robert back, legs are good, question is stamina and "we'll see how he is tomorrow". 

1 hour ago, Highland said:

[doesn't look like] the star he was projected to be.

^ is definitely not

52 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

Moncada isn't playing because Burger will play like it's the 7th game of the WS.

It’s against a lefty, would much rather see Burger anyways 

3 minutes ago, fathom said:

It’s against a lefty, would much rather see Burger anyways 

This is the real reason lol. 

Grandal - Fail 

Moncada - Fail 

Eloy - Fail 

Pollock - Fail 

DH - Fail 

2B - Fail 

Abreu - Barely passing. 

Bullpen - Barely passing (when considering Bummer's suckage, Kelly's MIA, Hendrik's rough start) 

 

We should start asking ourselves, how the hell are we still within .500? 

 

 

8 minutes ago, fathom said:

It’s against a lefty, would much rather see Burger anyways 

Feels like 2018 all over again...throw in a K watch too.

32 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

TLR said Moncada could have played today but "didn't want to run the risk of playing today and him being stiff tomorrow"

Also said he's happy to have Robert back, legs are good, question is stamina and "we'll see how he is tomorrow". 

You would think sitting on a bench would make you more stiff than playing a sport..

Moncada lacks TWTW

2 hours ago, WBWSF said:

Moncada is not playing again tonight. He said he's ready to play. Could he possibly be in TLRs doghouse?

Maybe he's being traded for Montas. But they have to take Grandal's entire contract too! ?

28 minutes ago, HOFHurt35 said:

Grandal - Fail 

Moncada - Fail 

Eloy - Fail 

Pollock - Fail 

DH - Fail 

2B - Fail 

Abreu - Barely passing. 

Bullpen - Barely passing (when considering Bummer's suckage, Kelly's MIA, Hendrik's rough start) 

 

We should start asking ourselves, how the hell are we still within .500? 

 

 

The answer is starting pitching (outside of Keuchel and Velasquez).

Edited June 1, 20223 yr by Bob Sacamano

Can TLR try to win today's game instead of tomorrow's for one game?

21 minutes ago, Quin said:

Can TLR try to win today's game instead of tomorrow's for one game?

Getaway day always a B lineup, lol.

1 minute ago, caulfield12 said:

Getaway day always a B lineup, lol.

Everyday is getaway day!

1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said:

TLR said Moncada could have played today but "didn't want to run the risk of playing today and him being stiff tomorrow"

Also said he's happy to have Robert back, legs are good, question is stamina and "we'll see how he is tomorrow". 

"didn't want to run the risk of playing today and him being stiff tomorrow"

What does that even mean? 

Maybe AJ needs to bat leadoff more often

Whoa AJ !!

Good start

Pollock homer only possible due to rest day.

Breaks woeful 1-17 slide.

Just now, caulfield12 said:

Pollock homer only possible due to rest day.

Breaks woeful 1-17 slide.

Now he just needs to go 1-17 again so he can get another rest day and then so he can hit another leadoff homerun. It's only logical.

Hopefully Skubal can hold down Twins fielding a lineup without Buxton/Correa/Arraez/Kepler against a LHP.

Pollock is awesome!!

2 minutes ago, ScooterMcGuire said:

Now he just needs to go 1-17 again so he can get another rest day and then so he can hit another leadoff homerun. It's only logical.

What would that OPS end up as lol?

30-35 homers over 600 abs hitting a dinger every 18 ab's but a woeful average.

Just now, pcq said:

Any unexpected offense is awesome!!

Seems there a lots of concerns about Ryu's health on the TOR side.