Edited 17 hours ago17 hr by WestEddy

Let's win the series.

My prediction for today: Vargas is going to introduce himself to the Phillies and their fans today. Six or so total bases for Miguel.

Mr sandman, bring me a dream

I would handle this almost like a bullpen game. Gilbert for maybe 2, then Sandlin for 3, 4 tops. Not letting him face Schwarber, Harper, Marsh more than once. Then empty out the pen to try to steal one. Similar to Burke, Sandlin has trouble with lefties.

Man, would it be nice to steal this series on the road. We need Sandlin from his 1st game today, and not the one from his 2nd game.

Also, Sam should be in the leadoff spot permanently, until he proves otherwise.

2 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

Also, Sam should be in the leadoff spot permanently, until he proves otherwise.

3 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

Also, Sam should be in the leadoff spot permanently, until he proves otherwise.

Problem with that is his .310 OPS vs lefties

11 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

Also, Sam should be in the leadoff spot permanently, until he proves otherwise.

He's been proving otherwise every time they face a lefty starter. I agree, he should always lead off against a RHP.

9 minutes ago, 46DidIt said:

Problem with that is his .310 OPS vs lefties

He has definitely struggled there vL, but I'm willing to let him at least try it a bit. Otherwise I know we have to use Chase basically.

Hell, even Grichuk at leadoff vL is a decent option. He has been a surprise to me so far, not the typical trash heap filler we've tried to plug in.

23 minutes ago, Timmy U said:

I would handle this almost like a bullpen game. Gilbert for maybe 2, then Sandlin for 3, 4 tops. Not letting him face Schwarber, Harper, Marsh more than once. Then empty out the pen to try to steal one. Similar to Burke, Sandlin has trouble with lefties.

With an off day tomorrow it seems possible

17 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

Also, Sam should be in the leadoff spot permanently, until he proves otherwise.

He already bats lead off against RHP everyday

OT: posted in NBA thread but RIP Stacey King.

8 minutes ago, Capn12 said:

He has definitely struggled there vL, but I'm willing to let him at least try it a bit. Otherwise I know we have to use Chase basically.

Chase has been insane against LHP this year.

6 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

He already bats lead off against RHP everyday

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Chase has been insane against LHP this year.

Hey, give me a break! I've been out of commission for 2 weeks, I'm behind on the state of the team! :)

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• Links to Eno Sarris' column on injuries

• Link to Athletic article on how the impending lockout shouldn't affect this year's TDL

• Link to Travis Sawchik's analysis of the pitchers' path to the NPB and KBO and back

• Athletic article on the Padres' skid and their issues with sabrmetrics

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8 minutes ago, SoxAce said:

OT: posted in NBA thread but RIP Stacey King.

We need a sad emoji. Very sad, too young.

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The White Sox and Phillies both have a 34-30 record heading into today's game.

damnit that was crushed

lotta hard contact here. need to pay it off.

god dammit, can't score again with 2 outs. unlucky it didn't kick further away.

sigh.

Ant-man running, not sure how he doesn't score on a double to the corner.