Curse of the 2nd Rounders

Korey Lee has been one of our best relievers lately

6 minutes ago, fathom said:

Not even close to a ball. Meanwhile, Taylor is a disaster right now.

Is there any reason to keep him up at this point?  This has to be destroying any confidence the guy had.

2 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Is there any reason to keep him up at this point?  This has to be destroying any confidence the guy had.

Not a ton of season left in the minors.  Meanwhile Cannon did terrible again 

Remember when Getz was gonna get a hefty haul from Grant Taylor?  That guy sucks!

3 minutes ago, HOFHurt35 said:

Remember when Getz was gonna get a hefty haul from Grant Taylor?  That guy sucks!

I don't remember that. I guess he drew "interest" but it was probably for garbage. I think he's a rookie who got rushed, the stuff is there, his control is OK.

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3 minutes ago, nrockway said:

I don't remember that. I guess he drew "interest" but it was probably for garbage. I think he's a rookie who got rushed, the stuff is there, his control is OK.

The way it was reported, he was definitely a hot commodity, which given his status would mean a big haul 

If nothing else, this series shows just how  far away the Sox are from contending.

2 minutes ago, Tomtom said:

If nothing else, this series shows just how  far away the Sox are from contending.

This looks like Major leaguers against AAA

Crazy to see how bad Rodon’s stuff looks these days

I don't see these guys ever getting to the playoffs on this team, not for at least 5 years

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

The way it was reported, he was definitely a hot commodity, which given his status would mean a big haul 

Maybe, I just can't see a team giving up a ton for a guy with a lot of question marks. Great in the minors, but only 46 innings. Injury concerns that turned him into a reliever. Not getting Leo de Vries back.

His peripherals before tonight, 12.4 Ks to 3.3 walks and 0 home runs allowed suggests he's a lot better than his ERA. Pretty much what he did at AA and A+. I think he's a more valuable trade piece if he actually shows something over an extended period of time. I'd rather just keep him and see if he can eventually start.

jesus Timmy. terrible AB. 

Elko 0 for last 21 with 15 strikeouts.  

2 minutes ago, joejoesox said:

I don't see these guys ever getting to the playoffs on this team, not for at least 5 years

It’s going to be awhile, especially with Jerry having no reason to spend money until Ishbia actually takes over.

1 minute ago, nrockway said:

jesus Timmy. terrible AB. 

Rather see Fletcher and Ramos get another try than some of these guys 

3 minutes ago, joejoesox said:

I don't see these guys ever getting to the playoffs on this team, not for at least 5 years

Especially with the disaster that’s been the pitching development this year 

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Elko 0 for last 21 with 15 strikeouts.  

 

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Rather see Fletcher and Ramos get another try than some of these guys 

Totally. Seen enough Elko.

1 minute ago, nrockway said:

 

Totally. Seen enough Elko.

AAAA guy.

1 minute ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

AAAA guy.

Yep, glad he got a chance to show what he can do.  Off to Japan I bet.

The deterioration of Taylor is alarming.

When does Shirley get some scrutiny?

2 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

The deterioration of Taylor is alarming.

When does Shirley get some scrutiny?

Or Katz or Bannister

Where is the Sox bullpen at statistically these days?  It can’t be middle of the pack in the MLB now…

This has to be the worse bullpen of all time.  Volpe came into this series on a 0 for 28 slump.

1 minute ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Where is the Sox bullpen at statistically these days?  It can’t be middle of the pack in the MLB now…

lol I was just thinking that the baseball gods saw that post I wrote and told me to go f*** myself. It can't get any better I don't think.

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