3 minutes ago, white sox 80 said:

He's being put in a bad situation. That's on the manager. Luckily it didn’t cost the Sox today.

That's the only way he learns to be better. Pitch in high leverage. By the World Series, all of these dudes will be tested.

Just now, chw42 said:

There were better spots to use Richards for an inning. Ideally you want Brozaban, Hudson, or Hicks to cover the 9th if Grant isn't available.

Can we get Dominguez back?

my god

Colome retired right?

5 minutes ago, fathom said:

Can’t be only one who thought that was longer off the bat?

If he wasn’t compromised in the strength of his left hand, that would have been a bomb.

2 minutes ago, Jake said:

I think it was a tough call for Will but it worked out. Do you make Tanner, who has shaky control and no experience, go for the save in a tight game? Or do you go with Richards who has mostly gotten the job done mostly via smoke and mirrors? Knowing there's a risk that if Richards has a bad inning, McDougal has to be the one to come in for a very high-pressure save. Ultimately I think the plan all along was to try to hold Cleveland there while hoping the Sox could get a little insurance to reduce the pressure at the end. I doubt Grant was available. You're going to show your ass at some point when the bullpen has to cover 8.

Hicks for a 2nd inning, he had decent command and was hitting 100. who would YOU rather use, Hicks again or Richards? this isn't even debatable

Just now, WestEddy said:

That's the only way he learns to be better. Pitch in high leverage. By the World Series, all of these dudes will be tested.

If the Sox make the World Series, your Getzie just might get lifetime tenure.

I'm sure you are putting $10,000 on that bet right about now.

(Taking the field against LAD to win might be an easy sucked bet about right now, but winning three series makes it more interesting.)

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by caulfield12

1 minute ago, WestEddy said:

That's the only way he learns to be better. Pitch in high leverage. By the World Series, all of these dudes will be tested.

Same could be said for Grant who's about 30 years younger; and he'd perform better. It was a curious choice with the top of the order up and no game tomorrow.

Just now, chw42 said:

There were better spots to use Richards for an inning. Ideally you want Brozaban, Hudson, or Hicks to cover the 9th if Grant isn't available.

He was using his best relievers to hold Cleveland at bay and hoping the offense would make it a less pressure packed 9th as opposed to using Richards earlier, giving up a run(s) and making the 9th dicier for whoever.

1 minute ago, WestEddy said:

That's the only way he learns to be better. Pitch in high leverage. By the World Series, all of these dudes will be tested.

The 9th is different. Everyone knows that.

Bullpen had to cover 8 innings today and was fucking nails for the most part and has been for a while.

1 minute ago, JTB said:

He was using his best relievers to hold Cleveland at bay and hoping the offense would make it a less pressure packed 9th as opposed to using Richards earlier, giving up a run(s) and making the 9th dicier for whoever.

I'd much rather use Richards in the 8th against 678 in the order than in the 9th against 912.

Guardians/Tigers get to beat up on each other this next series. Sox gotta handle business vs the Reds

2 minutes ago, JTB said:

He was using his best relievers to hold Cleveland at bay and hoping the offense would make it a less pressure packed 9th as opposed to using Richards earlier, giving up a run(s) and making the 9th dicier for whoever.

Not sure he counted on Cade Smith wiping out the offense there at the end...but should have at least considered the possibility.

8 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

White Sox fans going into Cardiac arrest these last two weeks

I’ve had to walk away from numerous games the last few weeks out of frustration, anxiety, whatever you want to call it. Just enough to reduce my stress levels.

I probably watched the same number of games the last few years (though fewer innings, I’m sure), but 3 years of 100+ losses almost made me forget what it’s like to be a baseball fan.

4 minutes ago, PaleAleSox said:

Bullpen had to cover 8 innings today and was fucking nails for the most part and has been for a while.

Except for five blown leads in the Red Sox game.

And two more blown 3/5 run leads as well.

1 minute ago, caulfield12 said:

Except for five blown leads in the Red Sox game.

And two more blown 3/5 run leads as well.

Well the Red Sox obviously have some voodoo magic going.

1 minute ago, Middle Buffalo said:

I’ve had to walk away from numerous games the last few weeks out of frustration, anxiety, whatever you want to call it. Just enough to reduce my stress levels.

I probably watched the same number of games the last few years (though fewer innings, I’m sure), but 3 years of 100+ losses almost made me forget what it’s like to be a baseball fan.

Calls to mind that end of 2008 slugfest without Quentin...Alexei going off, every game do or die, Game 163, Thome Griffey etc.

Good win. Hagen Smith is going to be a wild right to watch.

11 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

If the Sox make the World Series, your Getzie just might get lifetime tenure.

I'm sure you are putting $10,000 on that bet right about now.

(Taking the field against LAD to win might be an easy sucked bet about right now, but winning three series makes it more interesting.)

It's Ann Landers 101 that every gambler wants to lose. So, no, I won't be putting any money on anything.

14 minutes ago, chw42 said:

I'd much rather use Richards in the 8th against 678 in the order than in the 9th against 912.

Sox have to avoid using Richards as a closer. Any closer that walks two with a three run lead should forfeit that role.

19 minutes ago, white sox 80 said:

The 9th is different. Everyone knows that.

All I know is that 26 Guardians players will be laying in bed with their wives tonight, unable to get it up. The wife will be like, "Don't worry baby, it happens. What's on your mind?"

And to a man, they will all answer, "He closed with Trevor Richards."

24 minutes ago, chw42 said:

Yeah nobody really hates Richards, Will is just an idiot for using him in that situation.

Will should go to the IL for idiocy. Many bad decisions lately.

Richards is a few middle inning guy

6-7 in 13 game gauntlet felt like 2-11.

Well done.

If Martin can just not suck we are best team in central.

7 minutes ago, hankchifan said:

Sox have to avoid using Richards as a closer. Any closer that walks two with a three run lead should forfeit that role.

It was a pretty extreme rare situation and I doubt it happens ever again 😆

Davis was awful again.

Hagen got by with less than dominant stuff and, as usual, a lack of control.

A win is a win though.

I am concerned about the 3 game series at Wrigley. Cubs have a chance to do damage to our season.