Probable Pitchers

Civale

 

RHP|#43

4 - 2|2.54 ERA

54 K

 

Kopech

 

RHP|#34

4 - 9|4.44 ERA

107 K

This would be a very tempting game to pick the Guardians as a bettor...but who knows with Kopech and these new "just happy to be here Sox".

Civale has been one of their quiet MVPs this season.

2 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

This would be a very tempting game to pick the Guardians as a bettor...but who knows with Kopech and these new "just happy to be here Sox".

Civale has been one of their quiet MVPs this season.

It's more then tempting. The game is only a -141 on the moneyline at my sportsbook. Civale has a 1.72 ERA in July.

 

Nice to see Andrus starting the game for what could be his last appearance in a Sox uni.  I wonder if they'll give him a motorcycle or something.

2 minutes ago, Timmy U said:

Nice to see Andrus starting the game for what could be his last appearance in a Sox uni.  I wonder if they'll give him a motorcycle or something.

Makes sense to keep Elvis until Romy returns, doesn’t make sense to call up Sosa unless they plan to make him a starter for which he is too young and not ready.

Playing Elvis a few times a month to rest Tim and Remillard is fine. Like Leury, playing Elvis as a starter is not ideal at this stage of his career.

Benintendi down in the lineup a big change...especially when he's been the most effective AL leadoff hitter the last 4-6 weeks.

38 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Benintendi down in the lineup a big change...especially when he's been the most effective AL leadoff hitter the last 4-6 weeks.

I don’t get him batting 5th either.

Is Eloy hurt, can’t be tired from DHing.

Edited July 30, 20232 yr by The Mighty Mite

Looks like a loss for sure. But they still have to play the game to confirm it.

4 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said:

I don’t get him batting 5th either.

Is Eloy hurt, can’t be tired from DHing.

Probably figured he was hitting too good to play. Probably just resting his groin to make sure he doesn't get it torn from his body. He might end up PH today.

Edited July 30, 20232 yr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside

35 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Benintendi down in the lineup a big change...especially when he's been the most effective AL leadoff hitter the last 4-6 weeks.

You are absolutely correct on that.

Yeah I guess when TA got that home run last night, everything is back to normal. I guess Grifol doesn't think that Benintendi with his .284 BA and .350 OBP isn't that important for the leadoff role, compared to Tim's .245 BA and .286 OBP. Not to mentioned Benintendi leads the team in walks with 36 to Tim's 19 walks. LOL!

 

12 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said:

I don’t get him batting 5th either.

Is Eloy hurt, can’t be tired from DHing.

I did forget the possibility that there could be legit trade talks about Eloy. There is a scarcity of quality bats on the market . I don't know if the Sox would trade him but it is possible with the right offer. I'd certainly consider it.

10 minutes ago, The Kids Can Play said:

You are absolutely correct on that.

Yeah I guess when TA got that home run last night, everything is back to normal. I guess Grifol doesn't think that Benintendi with his .284 BA and .350 OBP isn't that important for the leadoff role, compared to Tim's .245 BA and .286 OBP. Not to mentioned Benintendi leads the team in walks with 36 to Tim's 19 walks. LOL!

 

I like Benintendi there but Tim is hitting .351 with a .851 OPS since the all star break so I get it 

1 minute ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

I like Benintendi there but Tim is hitting .351 with a .851 OPS since the all star break so I get it 

Yes Tim is has hit much better since the All-Star break, but keep in perspective, Tim has those numbers hitting #2. Maybe batting second took the pressure off hitting #1 for Tim. Benintendi was doing fine at #1 and actually better since moving from #2 to #1.

Evidently Grifol forgot the old adage, "If it's not Broke, don't Fix it!"

 

 

 

 

 

Bigger disappointment this year?  Kopech or Vaughn?

I just wonder why Benintendi was not moved to 2 instead of 5. He is more of a table setter than a run producer at this point.

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Bigger disappointment this year?  Kopech or Vaughn?

I simply can’t believe he throws his fastball at 93 so often now 

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Bigger disappointment this year?  Kopech or Vaughn?

I'm living off of Andrew's homer from last night so gotta go with Kopech....but stay tuned.

Naylor 460 4 19 at GRF the last two years.

 

Kopech hasn't given up a run in three starts over 15 innings pitched.

1 minute ago, wegner said:

I just wonder why Benintendi was not moved to 2 instead of 5. He is more of a table setter than a run producer at this point.

Would say the same for his contract (2 instead of 5 years). Joins Grandal and Keuchel in the overpay with no other reported offers.

5 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Bigger disappointment this year?  Kopech or Vaughn?

Vaughn. I was expecting at least a .270 average and 25 bombs by now. At least he has a decent rbi total. 

4 minutes ago, wegner said:

I'm living off of Andrew's homer from last night so gotta go with Kopech....but stay tuned.

Colas with the negative 0.5 fWAR for the win.

Just now, South Side Hit Men said:

Colas with the negative 0.5 fWAR for the win.

Kopech is close to that number 

2019-2022 Anderson hit .318 combined.

Moncada .148 the last 18 games...pretty much the opposite of Anderson near .350 during that span.

That was a long inning.