greg775 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) This board understandably is quite negative in 2023. So I would like to put aside negativism for a moment and salute Luis Robert, who has a chance to be our city's next true superstar (with the Blackhawks kid). Please post something here congratulating this still young player for his awesome performance so far this season. Knock on wood on the injury thing. I would like to say, Thank you Luis for all the bombs. You are a very good hitter and appear to take your craft seriously and enjoy playing baseball. Keep it up and have fun at the All-Star game. You are a great bright spot on this team. Keep it up if you can. Keep trying and stay healthy. And congrats on the all star bid. It said he almost cried upon hearing the news. If the Sox are ever gonna win again, this man may be our next fan fave and leader. Edited July 5, 2023 by greg775 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kids Can Play Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Great job Luis Robert. You deserved this all-star nod. You would have been on this 2023 all-star team, even if MLB didn't have the rule where one player has to be represented from each team. You got there without the help of any good players around you in the lineup, like the other big home run guys who made the team and have the luxury of. I just hope we don't waste away your prime years, because of this dysfunctional organization, owner and GM who might not be capable of putting together a winning roster around you, during your prime productive years. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydBannister1983 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 If he could work on getting to know the coaches names during the All Star break that would be even better. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 He deserves to start in cf. The trout are not running in Seattle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 29 minutes ago, pcq said: He deserves to start in cf. The trout are not running in Seattle. The trout aren’t running anywhere for the next 4-8 weeks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 2 hours ago, The Kids Can Play said: Great job Luis Robert. You deserved this all-star nod. You would have been on this 2023 all-star team, even if MLB didn't have the rule where one player has to be represented from each team. You got there without the help of any good players around you in the lineup, like the other big home run guys who made the team and have the luxury of. I just hope we don't waste away your prime years, because of this dysfunctional organization, owner and GM who might not be capable of putting together a winning roster around you, during your prime productive years. They are going to waste his prime years.  This team blows and there really isn’t a realistic pathway to being any better the next couple of years with contract situations and the state of the farm.  Montgomery, Ramos and Schultz look like the only potential impact players.  Maybe they can compete again in 2026.  2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoUEvenShift Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Can't wait! So glad he'll be seen by the whole country 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 2 hours ago, FloydBannister1983 said: If he could work on getting to know the coaches names during the All Star break that would be even better. How to become an All-Time MLB player with this one easy trick! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) If I had any say, I’d tell him to forget the HR Derby. Right now he’s in a good place with his swing, timing and mechanics and the Derby could screw that up and with his history of injuries we might see a trip to the IL. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.    Edited July 5, 2023 by The Mighty Mite 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopek Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 13 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: If I had any say, I’d tell him to forget the HR Derby. Right now he’s in a good place with his swing, timing and mechanics and the Derby could screw that up and with his history of injuries we might see a trip to the IL. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.    Eh, this is essentially the highlight of the Sox season. Might as well have some fun with it. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer12 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 13 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: If I had any say, I’d tell him to forget the HR Derby. Right now he’s in a good place with his swing, timing and mechanics and the Derby could screw that up and with his history of injuries we might see a trip to the IL. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.    I get it, but does it really matter this year? He is on a team that isn't going anywhere and likely will have new faces in a few weeks. He has an opportunity to participate in something kids dream of. If I was him I wouldn't want to pass that up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 I read that the commissioner's office put him on the team because he was the lone Sox representative and that he didn't get enough votes from the players. But somehow a guy like Austin Hays got voted in by the players. It makes absolutely no sense. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 41 minutes ago, chw42 said: I read that the commissioner's office put him on the team because he was the lone Sox representative and that he didn't get enough votes from the players. But somehow a guy like Austin Hays got voted in by the players. It makes absolutely no sense. Â The players also voted Merrifield over Franco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Park Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) All my life, Center Field has been what excites me most about baseball . it's where I played in high school . going to Sox games as a boy I would always sit out in center . a great play by any center fielder, is what gets my blood flowing . Luis Robert Jr. is the guy that I have waited my entire adult life for . apparently, as ****ed up as this organization is, they were certainly capable of doing something right, when they made him a part of the team. Edited July 5, 2023 by White Sox Park 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 It’s cool to see someone live up to lofty expectations with the Sox 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 3 hours ago, DoUEvenShift said: Can't wait! So glad he'll be seen by the whole country Seems like an interesting call for a guy who is prone to extended streaks of futility at the plate, but it’ll be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 5 hours ago, FloydBannister1983 said: If he could work on getting to know the coaches names during the All Star break that would be even better. The less he knows them, the better. In fact, it might be the secret to his success. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 3 hours ago, DoUEvenShift said: Can't wait! So glad he'll be seen by the whole country With the White Sox luck his swing will get screwed up big time for a farce exhibition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 2 hours ago, chw42 said: I read that the commissioner's office put him on the team because he was the lone Sox representative and that he didn't get enough votes from the players. But somehow a guy like Austin Hays got voted in by the players. It makes absolutely no sense.  I haven't lost any sleep over the glorified popularity contest All-Star Game in decades. As far as I'm concerned can it and give the players the week off (like they are now doing in the NBA, a week off during the season) If you want me to care again, fans no longer have a vote period or if they do they are only allowed one vote and not every team must be represented. Personally I'm in favor of putting all stats into a computer and have them rank the qualified candidates by position. Top two infielders at each spot go, top six outfielders go, top two catchers go, top two DH's go. Top five starting pitchers go, top five relief pitchers go. 28 players total for each league.  1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Luis is #1 seed in the HR Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrockway Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 3 hours ago, chw42 said: I read that the commissioner's office put him on the team because he was the lone Sox representative and that he didn't get enough votes from the players. But somehow a guy like Austin Hays got voted in by the players. It makes absolutely no sense. Â most players are probably less knowledgeable than a lot of fans about 'macro' sort of baseball things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Mighty Mite said: If I had any say, I’d tell him to forget the HR Derby. Right now he’s in a good place with his swing, timing and mechanics and the Derby could screw that up and with his history of injuries we might see a trip to the IL. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.    I hear you, but even tho i'm a broken record, i'll say again these modern players have their launch angles down pat. I mean he could struggle after being in the all star home run derby, but not if he just returns to his preferred launch angle. I love Robert (but) it's pretty obvious he's another HR or nothing guy. Not being negative. I only want to praise him in this thread. Edited July 6, 2023 by greg775 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuban_sammiches Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 He really has come a long way. As a rookie, he literally swung at every first pitch. His at-bats have improved greatly and I think he has really improved recognizing different pitches this season (especially when he sat a game after half assing it to first base). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Any interest in the All Star Game vanished with the interleague scam. The only interleague should be the World Series, would make both events far more special / exclusive than the NBAifcation of The MLB. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Since the start of May 4th Robert has the most fWar among position players in MLB, 3.3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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