Why isn't Eloy in LF the last two days?  Who cares if he gets hurt out there. 

3 minutes ago, shago said:

Rays TV broadcasters just showed the replay and called out Eloy for lack of effort jogging down the line, while also saying, 'the obvious lack of team effort we've watched this weekend is a big reason why this team is 7-21' ... Amazing what a league joke this franchise has become

Robert was more obvious because he deliberately decelerated and pulled up at the end... but Jimenez was never close to full speed.  Painful to watch. 

Edited April 30, 20232 yr by caulfield12

15 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

Haseley has a higher career OBP than Vaughn.

Do we think that Vaughn’s career OBP is as relevant as his 2023 numbers? Do we think Haseley’s career OBP is as relevant as what role he is in on this team at this stage of his career? Sure, folks can be results oriented with what just happened, but I still think Haseley leading off in an MLB game in 2023 is ludicrous compared to literally any other option. 

Grandal not waiting for a ball/strike call... had a big issue with HP umpire Tumpane's competency in the past. 

Eloy put up a 144 wRC+ / .365 xwOBA last year.  He’s down to a 64 wRC+ / .281 xwOBA this season.  No idea what this coaching staff is doing with him.

Just now, Greg Hibbard said:

Do we think that Vaughn’s career OBP is as relevant as his 2023 numbers? Do we think Haseley’s career OBP is as relevant as what role he is in on this team at this stage of his career? Sure, folks can be results oriented with what just happened, but I still think Haseley leading off in an MLB game in 2023 is ludicrous compared to literally any other option. 

It's like Billy Hamilton leading off in 2023 because he's "fast" and used to be an occasional threat five years ago...or even in 2021. 

Good AB colas

Great patient/professional AB there from Colas. 

1 minute ago, Greg Hibbard said:

 I still think Haseley leading off in an MLB game in 2023 is ludicrous compared to literally any other option. 

I disagree. He's hungry, playing hard, and playing well. Most of the rest of this team is a walking corpse.  I hope they keep him there until he stops playing well.
 

6 minutes ago, Greg Hibbard said:

Do we think that Vaughn’s career OBP is as relevant as his 2023 numbers? Do we think Haseley’s career OBP is as relevant as what role he is in on this team at this stage of his career? Sure, folks can be results oriented with what just happened, but I still think Haseley leading off in an MLB game in 2023 is ludicrous compared to literally any other option. 

If you are purposely tanking like the Sox organization appears to be since October 2022, then it starts to make a little more sense.

I’m fine letting younger players get most of the time at this point beyond showcasing the dozen or so pieces you want to move June-July.

Knock the payroll under $100M over the next 3-4 years, it’s not like this organization can compete, whether they want to or not.

Edited April 30, 20232 yr by South Side Hit Men

3 minutes ago, Greg Hibbard said:

Do we think that Vaughn’s career OBP is as relevant as his 2023 numbers? Do we think Haseley’s career OBP is as relevant as what role he is in on this team at this stage of his career? Sure, folks can be results oriented with what just happened, but I still think Haseley leading off in an MLB game in 2023 is ludicrous compared to literally any other option. 

The team needs a spark, someone who's trying to make a MLB roster, hell Jake LaRoche could easily lead this rudderless team.  Who I ask, who should lead off and also show me he deserves it based on his recent AB's?

Wouldn't have been a homer in a phone booth.  Cesar Hernandez Curse continues. 

Right now since this team is toast I would stick Colas and Sosa out there everyday, they’re not going to get any better in Charlotte so give them extended playing time. That was a good AB by Colas and got himself a base hit. 

 

 

Good job Jake!

5 minutes ago, A-Train to 35th said:

The team needs a spark, someone who's trying to make a MLB roster, hell Jake LaRoche could easily lead this rudderless team.  Who I ask, who should lead off and also show me he deserves it based on his recent AB's?

Nobody “deserves” it on this lackluster team, but the manager and FO still claim they are trying to turn this around, and I have never seen anything from Adam Haseley that convinces me he’s ready to jump from AAAA filler to friggin lead off man. I would rather give more PAs to anyone I thought might hit a home run once in those PAs. 

6 minutes ago, A-Train to 35th said:

The team needs a spark

The team needs an exorcist 

Never see that Ramirez at bat out of Sox hitters... 

Burger has definitely improved on the defensive side the last 7-10 days... with consistent playing time and repetition/comfort level. 

Why is clevinger nibbling

Taylor Walls looks like a White Sox starter out there

No situational awareness by vaughn

24 minutes ago, Greg Hibbard said:

Do we think that Vaughn’s career OBP is as relevant as his 2023 numbers? Do we think Haseley’s career OBP is as relevant as what role he is in on this team at this stage of his career? Sure, folks can be results oriented with what just happened, but I still think Haseley leading off in an MLB game in 2023 is ludicrous compared to literally any other option. 

I don't think any line-up construction is "ludicrous" with what is offered. Aside from that Vaughn should be batting in his role of what you hope him to be, 2-5 hitter. I don't see any benefits for him to be in a role he will never hit.

1 minute ago, JoshPR said:

No situational awareness by vaughn

I just don't think he'll ever be a middle of the order threat.

Gavin Sheets hitting in the 3 hole, typically reserved for the team's best hitter. 

Welcome to your 2023 Chicago White Sox. 

Did Jason just say Arozarena was born in Hermosillo mexico?