AJ'S Cousin Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Here’s the number of wins predicted by Vegas. If these numbers are correct we’re not in the playoffs let alone win a division. The Clevinger debacle, no real 2nd baseman, Hendriks unfortunate medical situation I’m sure are factors and in my opinion a very weak bench FanDuel Sportsbook: 83.5 wins DraftKings Sportsbook: 83.5 wins BetMGM Sportsbook: 84.5 wins BetRivers Sportsbook: 85.5 wins Barstool Sportsbook: 85.5 wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Last year we were projected AL favorites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Quin said: Last year we were projected AL favorites. "Window of contention...Talk to me after the parade..." - 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ'S Cousin Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) One maniac on a website said in the power rankings the Sox should be ranked #1. I belive our bench and 2nd base is why the predictions are so low. I believe though if by some miracle we stay healthy, and that’s a long shot we can win 87 to 90 games and sneak into the playoffs. But the odds of staying healthy are incredibly low with the porcelain dolls on this team. These idiots get hurt running to 1st base. Edited February 5, 2023 by AJ'S Cousin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 85 wins leaves you right at the division or at least final playoff spot late into September. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I think these predictions are in the right ballpark. The various possible outcomes around that number may be +/-10 games. So if everything goes right, 93-95 wins. If everything goes horribly wrong 73-75. I think Vegas is more optimistic about the Sox than most of this board is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Is anyone actually surprised here? Predictions in the mid 80s seem on the generous side after the offseason they had. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 59 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: Is anyone actually surprised here? Predictions in the mid 80s seem on the generous side after the offseason they had. Yeah I'm shocked the number isn't like 80.5 or somewhere like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I also saw the under/over on threads about the under/over win totals was also at 83.5. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, AJ'S Cousin said: One maniac on a website said in the power rankings the Sox should be ranked #1. I belive our bench and 2nd base is why the predictions are so low. I believe though if by some miracle we stay healthy, and that’s a long shot we can win 87 to 90 games and sneak into the playoffs. But the odds of staying healthy are incredibly low with the porcelain dolls on this team. These idiots get hurt running to 1st base. At least no. 1 based upon offseason. Maybe higher. Edited February 5, 2023 by pcq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarava Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I think our big hope is the hitting coach changes produce some results in all these underachievers on the team. We'll see. I could see anywhere from high 70's in wins to over 100 if everything clicks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpton Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 21 minutes ago, Sarava said: I think our big hope is the hitting coach changes produce some results in all these underachievers on the team. We'll see. I could see anywhere from high 70's in wins to over 100 if everything clicks. That will only work if those same underachievers can stay fit a bit more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 84-85 wins seems somewhat optimistic if Hendriks and Clevinger are out of the equation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Losing Hendricks is tough. Clevinger will provide a lot of distractions if he does pitch. Mid 80s sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannerfan Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 What are the guesses for the Twins and Guardians? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Overall pitching is so weak and so much uncertainty with catching, right field, third base and second base I’m thinking this team will be lucky to hit 75 wins 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Who cares? That's why they play the games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 18 hours ago, Sarava said: I think our big hope is the hitting coach changes produce some results in all these underachievers on the team. We'll see. I could see anywhere from high 70's in wins to over 100 if everything clicks. Over 100? Let's not go that far..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 1 hour ago, JoshPR said: Over 100? Let's not go that far..... No, not over 100 considering no White Sox team has ever accomplished this. Predictions are fun to talk about, but otherwise are meaningless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry McNertney Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 If there are no lineup improvements made between now and the start of the regular season, I think the White Sox win total will be 79. I think there's a likelihood that the Cubs will finish the season with a better record than the White Sox. Oy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Jerry McNertney said: If there are no lineup improvements made between now and the start of the regular season, I think the White Sox win total will be 79. I think there's a likelihood that the Cubs will finish the season with a better record than the White Sox. Oy. Gosh I'd bet the house on Sox over Cubs lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry McNertney Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 43 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: Gosh I'd bet the house on Sox over Cubs lol The White Sox won seven more games than the Cubs in 2022. That's not a lot. The Cubs were active acquiring very good talent during the off-season. Besides Benentendi, the White Sox did virtually nothing to improve the team. They also lost their best hitter (Abreu) and their second best starter (Cueto) from 2022. Thinking the Cubs will probably win more games than the White Sox in 2023 is not at all far-fetched. If you do bet your house, consider buying a tent as a hedge. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 An inability for the majority of the team to stay healthy, no plate discipline, brainless often idiotic play in the field, no rotation depth, no closer, no 2nd baseman, an unproven manager, and a handful of players who think that just putting on the jersey means they can strut around despite earning nothing. I don't want to take a whiff of what they're going to pull 85 wins out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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