July 25, 20223 yr I don't know what their record will be, but it better be well above .500. In fact, we will probably know in the next 14 games if the Sox are truly legitimate contenders. Next 14 games for Twins, Guardians and White Sox. For Twins W-L @ Milwaukee (2) 53-43 @ San Diego (3) 54-43 vs. Detroit (3) 38-58 vs. Toronto (4) 53-43 @. LA Dodgers (2) 64-30 262-217 .546 For Guardians: @ Boston (4) 48-48 @ Rays (3) 52-43 vs. Dbacks (3) 42-53 vs. Astros (4) 64-32 206-176 .539 For White Sox @ Colorado (2) 43-53 Oakland (3) 35-63 Kansas City (3) 38-57 @ Texas (4) 43-51 @ Kansas City (first 2 of 4) 38-57 197-281 .412 If they don't take advantage of this part of the schedule and make up those four games, then you can pretty much assume this team is not mentally and physically tough enough to win arguably the weakest division in baseball.
July 25, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, The Kids Can Play said: If they don't take advantage of this part of the schedule and make up those four games, then you can pretty much assume this team is not mentally and physically tough enough to win arguably the weakest division in baseball. They need to make some serious ground here, thats a cakewalk of a schedule.
July 25, 20223 yr 46 minutes ago, wegner said: They were so good at home last season. That is why I thought it was so crucial to keep the foot on the gas and go for the home field advantage last year instead of rest guys for October or whatever they were doing. Every year's team is different and you have to play to their strengths. One year later and they suck at home. Tony doesn't know where the gas pedal is located.
July 25, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, poppysox said: Tony doesn't know where the gas pedal is located. Yeah, too bad he knew where it was when he decided to drink and drive. TWICE.
July 25, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, hi8is said: 16 - 3… it finally happens. It could happen. Probably would need Robert back on Friday, which would be nice for everyone.
July 25, 20223 yr 5 minutes ago, hi8is said: 16 - 3… it finally happens. From your mouth to god's ears. Then Soxtalk could safely revive the complaint that the Sox "can only beat the bad teams"
July 25, 20223 yr I'll say 11-8. They should do better than that, but TLR will give a few games away with ridiculous lineups and/or poor bullpen decisions.
July 25, 20223 yr 38 minutes ago, fathom said: I’m not exactly optimistic Kopech and Giolito will pitch well in Colorado. Yeah both fly ball heavy pitchers in that park is not a recipe for success.
July 25, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, chw42 said: Yeah both fly ball heavy pitchers in that park is not a recipe for success. Especially given the speed we will showcase in the corner outfield spots on defense
July 25, 20223 yr If they can get an everyday RF, possibly a 4/5 starter or 1 bullpen arm or 2, they would have the personnel to make a solid run (14 - 16 wins) over the next three weeks. Need to go 4-1 this week to ensure this could be a possibility depending on revenue projections. Would peg them at 11-8 without significant help, 14-5 with 2+ significant acquisitions.
July 25, 20223 yr 27 minutes ago, chw42 said: Yeah both fly ball heavy pitchers in that park is not a recipe for success. Never mind the pitchers, a bunch of hitters who don't hit the ball in the air is going to be the real problem there.
July 25, 20223 yr Definitely a big 19 games as their schedule is so much easier than Min and Cle. I will say 12-7.
July 25, 20223 yr 5 hours ago, SoxBlanco said: The next 19 games will probably let us know if this team will make a playoff push. People kept calling the Baltimore series an easy series, but the next 19 are all against teams that are worse than Baltimore (Texas is the best team with a record of 43-51). So make a prediction on how the Sox fare over these 19 games. Feel free to add where you think that puts us in the division on August 15. For reference, this is who the Sox will play: @ Colorado (2) Oakland (3) Kansas City (3) @ Texas (4) @ Kansas City (4) Detroit (3) Unless we get hotter than hell, I'm going with 12-7.
July 25, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, flavum said: It could happen. Probably would need Robert back on Friday, which would be nice for everyone. Yeah, this is key. We have not seen much of the Robert-Abreu-Jimenez middle of the order over the past two years. That middle produces, maybe we can make a run.
July 25, 20223 yr Colorado can be tough. An unnamed NL West team is 3~9 against them this year. Basically worse than the Sox/Guardians head to head, but this particular team is double digit victories over .500. Edited July 25, 20223 yr by caulfield12
July 25, 20223 yr 14 minutes ago, MEANS said: 6-13 They are who we thought they were. I hope to laugh at you one day… however, until they prove themselves this is as likely a reality as any.
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