2 hours ago2 hr 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.
2 hours ago2 hr 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 hours ago2 hr 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.
2 hours ago2 hr 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.
2 hours ago2 hr 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+.
2 hours ago2 hr 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.
2 hours ago2 hr 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/Romo1B - Gonzo2B - MeidrothSS - Colson3B - VargasLF - Ant-manCF - PetersRF - Grichuk/NishidaDH - BeniRight 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.
2 hours ago2 hr Author 38 minutes ago, fathom said:What’s the record for LOB by a player in a 9 inning game? Oh well, great winHe did make solid contact last at bat 101.2 exit velo, just right at CF. Hope he turns it around in Philly
2 hours ago2 hr 3 minutes ago, WestEddy said:On any given day, your defensive lineup looks like:c - Quero/Romo1B - Gonzo2B - MeidrothSS - Colson3B - VargasLF - Ant-manCF - PetersRF - Grichuk/NishidaDH - BeniRight 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, AntonacciBetter than Benintendi: Peters, GrichukThat 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.
2 hours ago2 hr 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 hours ago2 hr 2 minutes ago, T R U said:Ill respectfully disagree with that..Clearly better than Benintendi: Meidroth, Montgomery, Vargas, AntonacciBetter than Benintendi: Peters, GrichukThat 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.
2 hours ago2 hr 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.
2 hours ago2 hr 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.
2 hours ago2 hr 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.
1 hour ago1 hr 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.
40 minutes ago40 min 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!!!!
21 minutes ago21 min 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 realat the plate and in the field. Oh, just as a teaser. Adams and Hagen dominated last night. McDougalhas been cleared to start his return, and Shane Smith might not be done for the season. :)
12 minutes ago12 min 7 minutes ago, zisk said:In 4-5 weeks, we could add Godzilla, Teel and BMont to that lineup. Tell me how manyteams could put as many dangerous hitters on the field? Face it everyone. White Sox are for realat the plate and in the field. Oh, just as a teaser. Adams and Hagen dominated last night. McDougalhas 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.
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