Umps pay more attention to a millimeter of someone’s foot being on the grass than a clock counting down right in front of their face apparently.  

The only difference between last year and this is the Sox will be effectively out of contention by June 1st.

 

Just now, Bob Sacamano said:

Yeah, go figure the highest free agent contract signed in franchise history is for a no-power singles hitter.

He truly looks like the outfield Madrigal now

9 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said:

Is there any cideo of the Gavin debacle?

 

Just now, brijames1957 said:

The only difference between last year and this is the Sox will be effectively out of contention by June 1st.

 

At least the expectations are way lower so people won’t be expecting some magical turnaround 

Just now, fathom said:

At least the expectations are way lower so people won’t be expecting some magical turnaround 

Have you seen the AL Central? Being out of contention that early is hilarious. 

Just now, whitesoxfan99 said:

I mean other than his stretch with the Sox last year he’s been a bad hitter for like 6 years now.

There was a reason he was available at that price. He's this year's Keppinger, Carlos Hernanadez, Josh Harrison, Leury. In other words, a guy whose heirs are very grateful someone employs Rick Hahn as a baseball executive.

On a positive note, Gio has looked good today.

What will it take for these morons to understand that 1st baseman in the outfield is a BAD IDEA. It literally costs them ballgames. 

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Well, at least Benintendi can field competently.

6 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

 

Jesus christ. That is HS level outfield play. Wasn't even slicing and he managed to misread it by 20 feet and then stumble over himself turning the wrong way. Even if he doesn't fall he's going to have a hard time catching it.

You can't even be mad at Gavin, you have to blame the coaches that insist you can take really bad athletes and just shove them into a corner OF.

Edited April 12, 20232 yr by chitownsportsfan

The Twins have 8 runs this series. Only 3 of them were scored from a non-defensive mistake because they were from homers. Every other run has been a result of an error or defensive mis-play. 

3 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

On a positive note, Gio has looked good today.

Lucas has looked awesome today and his velocity, location and movement is his best yet this year. He truly doesn't deserve to losing 1-0  through 5 innings. 

5 minutes ago, ScootsMcGoots said:

What will it take for these morons to understand that 1st baseman in the outfield is a BAD IDEA. It literally costs them ballgames. 

A short DH at 1B doesn’t help either 

3 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Jesus christ. That is HS level outfield play. Wasn't even slicing and he managed to misread it by 20 feet and then stumble over himself turning the wrong way. Even if he doesn't fall he's going to have a hard time catching it.

You can't even be mad at Gavin, you have to blame the coaches that insist you can take really bad athletes and just shove them into a corner OF.

I don't have speakers right now but does this video come with circus music?

Keep trying to hit those high fastballs out of the zone to left Gavin

Nice pop up Gavin

8 minutes ago, whitesoxfan99 said:

I mean other than his stretch with the Sox last year he’s been a bad hitter for like 6 years now.

Even on Oakland last year, in a lineup with presumably less protection, he was still a league average hitter. He just seems lost at the plate right now. I thought he was pressing for 2000, but it hasn't improved since he got it.

He's been a slow starter in the past so maybe he turns it around, but can't imagine he gets long if Sosa or someone takes off.

If someone doesn't get on for Robert, the Sox have very little chance today.

1 minute ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Even on Oakland last year, in a lineup with presumably less protection, he was still a league average hitter. He just seems lost at the plate right now. I thought he was pressing for 2000, but it hasn't improved since he got it.

He's been a slow starter in the past so maybe he turns it around, but can't imagine he gets long if Sosa or someone takes off.

His timing is terrible.  Seems to be way out in front of everything 

Well that was fun

Just now, Dick Allen said:

If someone doesn't get on for Robert, the Sox have very little chance today.

At least they played their best defensive lineup in a game you know you won’t score much 

5 minutes ago, chw42 said:

The Twins have 8 runs this series. Only 3 of them were scored from a non-defensive mistake because they were from homers. Every other run has been a result of an error or defensive mis-play. 

And this is why I didn't renew my 20 game plan.  Terrible baseball is not fun to watch.  And to think they almost sucked me right back in after that win in Houston.

2 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Even on Oakland last year, in a lineup with presumably less protection, he was still a league average hitter. He just seems lost at the plate right now. I thought he was pressing for 2000, but it hasn't improved since he got it.

He's been a slow starter in the past so maybe he turns it around, but can't imagine he gets long if Sosa or someone takes off.

Hahn has shown he can't pick a 2B. If they insist he remain GM, they need to fade him. Ask him who he likes at 2B, and eliminate that player from consideration. I am not kidding.

inverse Hahn, not a bad idea @Dick Allen