2 minutes ago, fathom said:

They really need to fix his mechanics.  Meanwhile, extenditendi

Not a huge fan of the follow thru, but when he clears his hips, his swing looks great.

Vargus makes the Fedde/Pham trade look terrible.  Maybe it's just a slump. Nerves. Trying too hard. Needs a shrink.

Just now, Heads22 said:

i'd like vargas to dong here to make things even funnier

idiot

Someone needs to be spending a ton of time with Vargas, trying to get him right, because he is here for a while.

2 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

Someone needs to be spending a ton of time with Vargas, trying to get him right, because he is here for a while.

Starts his load too late, can’t hit high fastballs

Touki with 3+ innings, and no walks? What planet is this? Other than some of the hits, he is out there working it.

24 minutes ago, PaleAleSox said:

I mean theoretically his arm should be stronger next year because of this year. He should have more innings next year. 

Theoretically can work in either any direction.

Theoretically he should be tired already .

Theoretically he may be doing more harm than good by continuing to pitch as a starter with a 75 pitch limit or by pitching at all.

No one really knows. But some people will be right because we are pretty much offering every type of opinion.

5 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

Someone needs to be spending a ton of time with Vargas, trying to get him right, because he is here for a while.

3-33 with very few hard hit balls

has grady fixed touki? people are asking

4 minutes ago, fathom said:

Starts his load too late, can’t hit high fastballs

Nobody hits high fastballs consistently. He loads late to let the ball get deep. He's better going oppo. I'd like to see him open up a bit more so he's quicker though.

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15 minutes ago, Texsox said:

What do you think Getz passed on? And what did you see in trades that makes you believe that? 

I saw no prospects moving and believe the offers were poor. 

I have no idea what he passed on, and neither do you.

Once again, what deadline starting pitcher trade are you comparing Crochet to, because no starter as good as him, as cheap as him, and with as many years of control as him was traded at the deadline.

???

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Hard to celebrate much but at least battling/pride/signs of life.  Some guys at least over 600 ops finally.

Robert and Crochet meanwhile spiralling.

6 minutes ago, Heads22 said:

has grady fixed touki? people are asking

No, Touki just likes to have great outings in between his usual bouts of zero control, just to f*** with us.

8 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Theoretically can work in either any direction.

Theoretically he should be tired already .

Theoretically he may be doing more harm than good by continuing to pitch as a starter with a 75 pitch limit or by pitching at all.

No one really knows. But some people will be right because we are pretty much offering every type of opinion.

Haha, I love this post.  So true.

5 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

I have no idea what he passed on, and neither do you.

Once again, what deadline starting pitcher trade are you comparing Crochet to, because no starter as good as him, as cheap as him, and with as many years of control as him was traded.

???

The only thing we heard was the Dodgers wouldn't even offer Dalton Rushing.

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Vargas has a nice arm from third. Is it the glove that gives him poor defensive ratings?

Guardians really falling back to earth…reminiscent of 2006 playoff race.

Team has had some life in them today minus Crochet and Robert. 

2 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

The only thing we heard was the Dodgers wouldn't even off Dalton Rushing.

Flaherty much more like Fedde than what Crochet was a month ago…or Rogers.

Just now, PaleAleSox said:

Team has had some life in them today minus Crochet and Robert. 

They both have longer to sulk than a House of the Dragon enlightened despot.

With that mustache I feel like Fletcher name should be pronounced the French way "Fletchay".

lol I don't even 

7 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

The only thing we heard was the Dodgers wouldn't even offer Dalton Rushing.

Yep, #1 Dodgers prospect and MLB’s #46 in their top 100.

12 minutes ago, JUSTgottaBELIEVE said:

Vargas has a nice arm from third. Is it the glove that gives him poor defensive ratings?

Yep, he has always had a good arm.  The glove is the problem.  Nothing wrong with being a LF with a cannon arm, as long as he hits, but he has to hit or else he’s worthless.

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2020/dodgers/miguel-vargas-678246

Benintendi will be gone eventually, or just DH his sorry ass until his contract is either eaten or over.  Perhaps he somehow hits next year and is tradable?  Not getting my hopes up though…

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I will have a nice laugh if the 1st time they win when trailing after the 6th is against the Cubbies.