32 minutes ago, superchops70 said:

Stone calling out Robert's pathetic lack of hustle. Then Robert somewhat makes up for it by stealing 3rd. 

What kind of play was he not hustling on? 
Nothing is going to change with him, he’s going to show spurts of brilliance but will return to what we see most of the time, another Claudell Washington. 

Edited June 22, 20241 yr by The Mighty Mite

3 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said:

What kind of play was he not hustling on? 

A ball he thought was a homer but just missed.

8 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Most predictable WestEddy like of all-time…holding you responsible.  
 

Btw, MLB Gameday had that last out as run/s scored before it was corrected, thought the jinx was on.

Who are you holding responsible, me, or PaleAle? That would be the first accusation of corrupting the youth, here. 

It's almost like the White Sox aren't even trying to lose, today. 

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

A ball he thought was a homer but just missed.

Could he have caught it?

Just now, The Mighty Mite said:

Could he have caught it?

He hit it.

Just now, southsider2k5 said:

He hit it.

Sorry I misunderstood, thanks for the info.

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

He hit it.

I'm now curious if he could have also caught it. 

27 minutes ago, PaleAleSox said:

I hope the people here who wrote off Thorpe already are doing okay. 

hopefully he can get his command under control, the walks will bury him against a good team

That's my catcher

The league is on notice that Nicky Three-for-three has arrived. 

Man, I think the thing that is so frustrating right now, is that the young pieces on the roster are indeed fun to watch....but we're stuck with a clown manager who still thinks playing these vets with no future on the team, to save his own ass, is more important.

Love hearing Benetti speak so depressingly monotone, he sounds so sad ? 

Lee 34/54 in FG catcher’s rankings…that will rise with today’s stats.

Basically league average is fine.

Maldonado #54.

 

Sosa just broke an 0/17 run…

Edited June 22, 20241 yr by caulfield12

3 minutes ago, joejoesox said:

Love hearing Benetti speak so depressingly monotone, he sounds so sad ? 

Looked like they would be competitive but offense has collapsed this past week.

And at least we didn’t sign a certain Cubs’ ex SS to one of the worst deals in the game, along with Kris Bryant.

9 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

Man, I think the thing that is so frustrating right now, is that the young pieces on the roster are indeed fun to watch....but we're stuck with a clown manager who still thinks playing these vets with no future on the team, to save his own ass, is more important.

There’s nothing that can save his ass except JR keeping him since he has to pay him. If somehow JR spends big time this offseason on free agents and the Sox have a chance of winning next year then Griawfol will be gone.

 

Edited June 22, 20241 yr by The Mighty Mite

Nicky couldn't have gotten any luckier.

Also great to see Thorpe look better 

8 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Also great to see Thorpe look better 

Lotta soft contact which is his brand. Strike percentage has to improve against better offenses though.

8 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Also great to see Thorpe look better 

I agree, just wish he showed more pitch efficiency so far in his early career.

He doesn't have the profile to go into long counts, not at the big league level at least.

Thorpe dominated. Nice bounce back after the rough last start. Dare I say the Sox starting rotation looks above average right now? Refreshing.

4 minutes ago, HOFHurt35 said:

I agree, just wish he showed more pitch efficiency so far in his early career.

He doesn't have the profile to go into long counts, not at the big league level at least.

I watched a few of his barons starts, he went full count regularly down there too

Off Topic. 

The Tigers are 6 under after today. 

What happened to the "great" AJ Hinch hire that was suppose catapult the Tigers into this eras Yankees?

Or at least, that's what Sox fans told me when they skipped him for LaRussa. 

You're only as good as your players and as good as the health of your team.   Period. 

Just now, joejoesox said:

I watched a few of his barons starts, he went full count regularly down there too

Yep, but it's easy to get away with it that at AA.   Reason for his very good K-Rate at the minor league level. 

 

I wonder if without an overwhelming fastball and spotty command, Thorpe's gonna be a long time MLB arm but he's gonna have his games where he gets shelled and some where he looks great, especially against bad hitting teams. Not the worst way to make a career.

1 minute ago, HOFHurt35 said:

Yep, but it's easy to get away with it that at AA.   Reason for his very good K-Rate at the minor league level. 

 

That's why everyone in the minors has a K/9 rate of 12+.