9 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

When they play like this, it sure doesn't feel like a 99th percentile result. 

Except it only happens once every eight or nine games.

And now the rotation is under even more pressure with Martin out and Smith starting to hit a wall.

In any case, I like that Benintendi has (re)discovered the One Weird Trick of lifting and pulling baseballs

10 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

In any case, I like that Benintendi has (re)discovered the One Weird Trick of lifting and pulling baseballs

He's worth a bag of balls but just getting him off the roster is a bonus long term.

14 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

In any case, I like that Benintendi has (re)discovered the One Weird Trick of lifting and pulling baseballs

Lift and pull. Back to the Greg Walker hitting coach days that everyone hated.

Can that be about it for Noda?  Why the F would Getz acquire a 29-year old 1B in a rebuilding year to replace an even younger bust?

Meidroth’s slump is also disconcerting.

Meanwhile, Benintendi getting hot but no one will take on his contract.

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13 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Can that be about it for Noda?  Why the F would Getz acquire a 29-year old 1B in a rebuilding year to replace an even younger bust?

Meidroth’s slump is also disconcerting.

Meanwhile, Benintendi getting hot but no one will take on his contract.

It's really not though.  MLB is tough.  Pitchers adjust.  Then we see what the kid is made off.

32 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

It's really not though.  MLB is tough.  Pitchers adjust.  Then we see what the kid is made off.

Seems like he’s taking a LOT of pitches down the plate, and ending up falling behind quickly.  He just needs to face the Tigers again.   

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

It's really not though.  MLB is tough.  Pitchers adjust.  Then we see what the kid is made off.

True.  It is crazy how his OPS fluctuates .100 points from .775 to .675.  I do think he is legit though.

39 minutes ago, fathom said:

Seems like he’s taking a LOT of pitches down the plate, and ending up falling behind quickly.  He just needs to face the Tigers again.   

Yoan went through the same thing.  Eventually if you aren't Steroid Barry they are going to make you hit.  Guys have to figure out selective aggression and ambush hitting.  Smash a few first pitch fastballs and that will quickly end.

2 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

In any case, I like that Benintendi has (re)discovered the One Weird Trick of lifting and pulling baseballs

That's who he is, what he does now. He didn't like that 2023 season when he had five homers. He'll hit 20 again this year like last year if he stays healthy.

3 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Can that be about it for Noda?  

But he's 2nd on the team in OPS...somehow with 1 hit.

Well Josh absolutely failed in his duty, but that was a hell of an Ichiro impression by Noda. 

12 minutes ago, PaleAleSox said:

Well Josh absolutely failed in his duty, but that was a hell of an Ichiro impression by Noda. 

@JoshPR, need the new game thread. 

Civale threw the biggest meatball of all time on that first pitch. Woof.