7 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Losing battle amigo, fans complain. It's the nature of sports or people and game thread are the worst . If you DFA'd everyone since the beginning of the season that just 1 fan said DFA him or send him down, there'd be half the team gone and the whole front office narrative of fire everyone.

You run into the mods who will tell your that you're complaining about the complainers , follow your own advice, gaslighting or don't tell me how to fan.

I know, i know. It's the overreacts on a 4-0 game that ended up 8-0. It's 162 game marathon! The alternative was the last 2 years. I'm just happy to have somewhat competent play.

19 minutes ago, tray said:

Come on. Only a year and a half left on that deal....and maybe the Sox pay the rest of his 2026 salary... if they get a decent prospect in return.

I hope they can move him.

2 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said:

I know, i know. It's the overreacts on a 4-0 game that ended up 8-0. It's 162 game marathon! The alternative was the last 2 years. I'm just happy to have somewhat competent play.

You'd think a fanbase that has seen multiple 8-10+ game loss streaks every season for several years would be better equipped to emotionally handle the team losing a whole 2 games in a row, but alas.

3 hours ago, T R U said:

I can't take these guys seriously when they keep batting their worst player in the 3 hole.

Spoke too soon. Benny delivered today.

1 minute ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

You'd think a fanbase that has seen multiple 8-10+ game loss streaks every season for several years would be better equipped to emotionally handle the team losing a whole 2 games in a row, but alas.

I think there's a little bit of "oh no is it all going to come crashing down around us" whenever they look bad for a couple games. I know I feel that creeping in sometimes. Their offense is solid though, so whenever the pitching is decent they have a good chance to win. Just need to limit the games where they give up 6+.

6 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

I hope they can move him.

To who? Maybe Pittsburgh or the D-Backs could use a LHH DH. If the Sox find themselves in the thick of a wild card or divisional race, why would they cut a league average LHH bat for nothing? If they had a complete masher sitting at AAA looking for some PAs, maybe. When Mune comes off the IL, maybe if Double Live Gonzo's raking, Gonz stays, and somebody else has to go.

But for most of this season, all the talk of DFAing Acuña, Peters, Beni, Hill, Quero, or whomever is just navel-gazing, as there isn't anybody right there to replace him who would be substantially better.

19 minutes ago, T R U said:

And? He's a professional baseball player, they all have their games. Imagine what the RBI totals would be for the actual good players on the team if we hadn't spent 24 games with Benintendi batting somewhere in the 1-5 spot.

When he's anywhere between 1-5 and in the lineups, coming into today, he's about a .230 hitter with with 3 walks and 31 K's and 3 HR's. That's someone who doesn't get on base, and doesn't drive in runs. Again, its baffling to me that they keep putting him in those spots and yet he's there almost 50% of his appearances.

Im done throwing cold water on this thread, we all know he's not good. Sox won and shut out the Twins, turn your attention to that.

On any given day, your defensive lineup looks like:

c - Quero/Romo
1B - Gonzo
2B - Meidroth
SS - Colson
3B - Vargas
LF - Ant-man
CF - Peters
RF - Grichuk/Nishida
DH - Beni

Right now, that's only 3 hitters who are clearly better than Benintendi on any given day. (Colson, Vargas, and either Ant or Droth, depending on the handedness of the pitcher). Maybe Tristan Peters could be in there, but all he gives you is OBP.

38 minutes ago, fathom said:

What’s the record for LOB by a player in a 9 inning game? Oh well, great win

He did make solid contact last at bat 101.2 exit velo, just right at CF. Hope he turns it around in Philly

3 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

On any given day, your defensive lineup looks like:

c - Quero/Romo
1B - Gonzo
2B - Meidroth
SS - Colson
3B - Vargas
LF - Ant-man
CF - Peters
RF - Grichuk/Nishida
DH - Beni

Right now, that's only 3 hitters who are clearly better than Benintendi on any given day. (Colson, Vargas, and either Ant or Droth, depending on the handedness of the pitcher). Maybe Tristan Peters could be in there, but all he gives you is OBP.

Ill respectfully disagree with that..

Clearly better than Benintendi: Meidroth, Montgomery, Vargas, Antonacci

Better than Benintendi: Peters, Grichuk

That alone is 6 out of 8 options.. a far cry from the "only 3" that you stated. And were talking right now, id still rather see Quero and Gonzalez than him. Probably Hill too.

To be completely fair, the only person that is clearly worse than Benintendi is Acuna.

22 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

To who? Maybe Pittsburgh or the D-Backs could use a LHH DH. If the Sox find themselves in the thick of a wild card or divisional race, why would they cut a league average LHH bat for nothing? If they had a complete masher sitting at AAA looking for some PAs, maybe. When Mune comes off the IL, maybe if Double Live Gonzo's raking, Gonz stays, and somebody else has to go.

But for most of this season, all the talk of DFAing Acuña, Peters, Beni, Hill, Quero, or whomever is just navel-gazing, as there isn't anybody right there to replace him who would be substantially better.

He's not league average yet so we'll see. Still negative WAR for the year.

2 minutes ago, T R U said:

Ill respectfully disagree with that..

Clearly better than Benintendi: Meidroth, Montgomery, Vargas, Antonacci

Better than Benintendi: Peters, Grichuk

That alone is 6 out of 8 options.. a far cry from the "only 3" that you stated. And were talking right now, id still rather see Quero and Gonzalez than him. Probably Hill too.

To be completely fair, the only person that is clearly worse than Benintendi is Acuna.

Meidroth isn't better against RH pitchers, and Ant-man isn't better against LH pitchers. On any given day, one of those guys is worse than Benintendi. Okay, if a lefty's on the mound, Grichuk has better numbers. So, again, depending on the other team's pitcher, you have 4-5 better hitters in the lineup. I'd not bat Peters 1-4, as I don't think he has a refined-enough approach to hit high up in the lineup.

I would sit Beni against lefties. But if a right-handed pitcher's on the mound, I think Beni's got to be one of the first 4 hitters in the lineup.

1 hour ago, T R U said:

This is the second time ive criticized his position in the lineup and he had a good game, doesn't change the fact that he is the worst hitter on this team and its ridiculous to have him batting 3rd.

Romo, Quero, Acuna, Nishida are worse hitters than Benny.

Might just be me, but it seems like if you’re going to be a full-time DH, you should be one of the best hitters on the team. Like, top 2.

1 hour ago, CBJ03 said:

It'll be nice in about a month when hopefully the lineup includes Mune, Teel, B Montgomery, with Gonzalez staying. That's a lineup with a lot of depth.

Beni is having a blast with this gang. He is a face in the crowd.

45 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

You'd think a fanbase that has seen multiple 8-10+ game loss streaks every season for several years would be better equipped to emotionally handle the team losing a whole 2 games in a row, but alas.

Surely you jest .

I'm actually glad that people show up to the game threads and there's a winners thread now too.

There are still those that treat the Sox like the ugly step child and will never think of the 3 100+ loss season as a rebuild.

To me they sound exactly like those Cubs fans who hate the Sox.

I mean as far as rebuilds go it's progressing pretty well for having an owner who may never again approach a $125M player payroll unless they get 2M+ fans and even then I'm not sure if that goes very far now or even will influence his spending.

He's basically a lame duck owner trying to pave the way for his sons to sell the team after he passes on. The less debts his sons have the happier JR is and that's how he's operating the Sox now.

If this was posted already, I apologize. During the telecast Schriff mentioned that Joe Ryan said the White Sox are the team to beat in the AL Central.

Respect!!!!

In 4-5 weeks, we could add Godzilla, Teel and BMont to that lineup. Tell me how many

teams could put as many dangerous hitters on the field? Face it everyone. White Sox are for real

at the plate and in the field. Oh, just as a teaser. Adams and Hagen dominated last night. McDougal

has been cleared to start his return, and Shane Smith might not be done for the season. :)

7 minutes ago, zisk said:

In 4-5 weeks, we could add Godzilla, Teel and BMont to that lineup. Tell me how many

teams could put as many dangerous hitters on the field? Face it everyone. White Sox are for real

at the plate and in the field. Oh, just as a teaser. Adams and Hagen dominated last night. McDougal

has been cleared to start his return, and Shane Smith might not be done for the season. :)

Do I detect a pipeline? With something in it? This may take some getting used to.

Beni is here to stay.

21 minutes ago, zisk said:

In 4-5 weeks, we could add Godzilla, Teel and BMont to that lineup. Tell me how many

teams could put as many dangerous hitters on the field? Face it everyone. White Sox are for real

at the plate and in the field. Oh, just as a teaser. Adams and Hagen dominated last night. McDougal

has been cleared to start his return, and Shane Smith might not be done for the season. :)

It all depends if they are still in it in 4-5 weeks. That will determine what else may happen.

2 hours ago, almagest said:

I think there's a little bit of "oh no is it all going to come crashing down around us" whenever they look bad for a couple games. I know I feel that creeping in sometimes. Their offense is solid though, so whenever the pitching is decent they have a good chance to win. Just need to limit the games where they give up 6+.

It almost too late in the season for that. If they lose 90 which could be possible at least we watch games to their completion. Losing 90 is possible due to injuries.

I say this only because look at where some of last year's postseason teams are at. Stuff happens.

I didn't see the game but I have to ask what got into Fedde

that box score looks odd

2 hours ago, WestEddy said:

To who? Maybe Pittsburgh or the D-Backs could use a LHH DH. If the Sox find themselves in the thick of a wild card or divisional race, why would they cut a league average LHH bat for nothing? If they had a complete masher sitting at AAA looking for some PAs, maybe. When Mune comes off the IL, maybe if Double Live Gonzo's raking, Gonz stays, and somebody else has to go.

But for most of this season, all the talk of DFAing Acuña, Peters, Beni, Hill, Quero, or whomever is just navel-gazing, as there isn't anybody right there to replace him who would be substantially better.

that would be another Robert for Acuna type trade.......hoping for a team to take that salary and don't care what they get

he'll probably be put on waivers which doesn't really mean anything

sure dump him for anything if it looks like another 100 loss season but he really hasn't hurt the team

2 minutes ago, kitekrazy said:

but he really hasn't hurt the team

That's my point. As constructed today, I don't see anybody at AAA outside of Braden M. who would push Beni off this team. Maybe Mune or Pereira creates the squeeze where they have to decide between Beni and Gonzo. If Gonzo is hitting, I think that's what does it.

It'd be nice to read a thread for sox content without the endless personal issues being constantly played out. Maybe try calling the wahmbulance before posting