1 minute ago, 2Deep said:

I thought the same thing. Could it be that Sam took it upon himself to position himself in short left field when the team wanted him playing deeper? I have heard some small chatter about that. Interesting

Love sam but if that's true, yea, take a seat for a minute rookie.

1 hour ago, superchops70 said:

How about a stress free 8-1 victory where we can just sit back, relax and scoreboard watch!

My cardiologist approves of this message.

14 minutes ago, HeGetzUs said:

Why is Pham getting playing time over Antonacci?? I swear Venable trying to lose this thing

A lefty starter is probably why. And also, overall good OF defense out there tonight.

23 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

There was a write up earlier this year where essentially if he put up no more WAR from the rest of this contract, he has already paid off this contract with the value he has given them over the first half of it.

It seems like for most of the mega contracts teams "win" the first end of the contract and the player "wins" the second. Some fans would rather see a contract 30-30-20-20-10-10 instead of 20 a year for six years to match the stats. With by spreading the payroll out you have more room early when the player is at his peak, plus future money is cheaper than today's money.

25 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said:

I like it. Only 2 things I would probably change are Chase hitting leadoff bumping everyone down a spot and then switching Pham and Grich

Gonna need some high tier work from Sandlin and the bats really need to come alive for more than just 1 inning moving forward.

Vasil threw off flat ground today, good step forward for him. We will need him next season.

8 hours ago, soxrwhite said:

Toronto playing Texas. Obviously someone has to win. Cleveland vs. the 2nd worst team in the league,at home. Need a win to keep pace.

Toronto all day. We don’t want Texas catching the Astros as Houston has the tie breaker over us.

4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Toronto all day. We don’t want Texas catching the Astros as Houston has the tie breaker over us.

Toronto winning 2 out of 3 would be best scenario.

38 minutes ago, 2Deep said:

I thought the same thing. Could it be that Sam took it upon himself to position himself in short left field when the team wanted him playing deeper? I have heard some small chatter about that. Interesting

Honestly, 2Deep, I don't think there was any insubordination involved, but rather a mistake on the crucial first couple of steps of the fielding route. I would be surprised if that one play is the reason Sam hasn't started. I'm a little partial, but I do hope he'll eventually get in there tonight and do something awesome-- and I hope that for ALL the guys!!

3 minutes ago, Bill The Boy said:

Honestly, 2Deep, I don't think there was any insubordination involved, but rather a mistake on the crucial first couple of steps of the fielding route. I would be surprised if that one play is the reason Sam hasn't started. I'm a little partial, but I do hope he'll eventually get in there tonight and do something awesome-- and I hope that for ALL the guys!!

If Sam is being benched for that play it would be a complete joke and if anyone should benched it would be Colson for all his Ks and a crucial error last week in St. Louis and the lousy route he took on a pop fly.

Sandlin will look studly tonight and the bats come alive! Sweep the central!

25 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said:

If Sam is being benched for that play it would be a complete joke and if anyone should benched it would be Colson for all his Ks and a crucial error last week in St. Louis and the lousy route he took on a pop fly.

I think as fans we'd all do well to stop occasionally and remember that, with all their high-level skills, our guys are only human.

6 minutes ago, Bill The Boy said:

I think as fans we'd all do well to stop occasionally and remember that, with all their high-level skills, our guys are only human.

We also start three rookies and many 2nd and 3rd year players every night. This is not a vet group. These games are priceless for getting them all experience in a pennant race.

I wish I could watch these games on tv but for the last couple weeks ive found it spiking my blood pressure to watch the boys. Any tips on enjoying these games? Its just a sport I know

Don't care what the Jays or rangers do. We are winning out so it doesn't matter

34 minutes ago, Bill The Boy said:

Honestly, 2Deep, I don't think there was any insubordination involved, but rather a mistake on the crucial first couple of steps of the fielding route. I would be surprised if that one play is the reason Sam hasn't started. I'm a little partial, but I do hope he'll eventually get in there tonight and do something awesome-- and I hope that for ALL the guys!!

The idea that he should have been fast enough to get to the ball is one take, but his positioning leads to another conclusion. Sam took a gamble - he wanted to get a jump on what he thought would be a ball hit in the gap. Rocchio saw where he was playing and dumped a fly ball toward the line. I like Sam from the moment I saw him play in the WBC, but he needs to be reigned in a bit with certain overly-aggressive or foolish moves - like throwing his elbow out at players on the bases. He reminds me a bit of how Pete Rose played, all-out all the time.

2 minutes ago, tray said:

The idea that he should have been fast enough to get to the ball is one take, but his positioning leads to another conclusion. Sam took a gamble - he wanted to get a jump on what he thought would be a ball hit in the gap. Rocchio saw where he was playing and dumped a fly ball toward the line. I like Sam from the moment I saw him play in the WBC, but he needs to be reigned in a bit with certain overly-aggressive or foolish moves - like throwing his elbow out at players on the bases. He reminds me a bit of how Pete Rose played, all-out all the time.

His positioning wasn't the problem. He had a 86% chance at making the play. His route was the problem. That's all instincts and practice. He's a middle infielder learning LF and this is what happens.

16 minutes ago, Green Line said:

I wish I could watch these games on tv but for the last couple weeks ive found it spiking my blood pressure to watch the boys. Any tips on enjoying these games? Its just a sport I know

A strong edible and stronger IPAs.

15 minutes ago, Green Line said:

I wish I could watch these games on tv but for the last couple weeks ive found it spiking my blood pressure to watch the boys. Any tips on enjoying these games? Its just a sport I know

I got blasted the last time I posted this but I envy the folks that can change the channel or forget there is a game going on.

27 minutes ago, Green Line said:

I wish I could watch these games on tv but for the last couple weeks ive found it spiking my blood pressure to watch the boys. Any tips on enjoying these games? Its just a sport I know

Alcohol

26 minutes ago, Green Line said:

I wish I could watch these games on tv but for the last couple weeks ive found it spiking my blood pressure to watch the boys. Any tips on enjoying these games? Its just a sport I know

Hahahaha! Green Line, sometimes if I'm watching on CHSN, I'll mute the volume completely and just watch in silence, as the commentary and side-stories can get to be a little much at times. Once in a while the games will be broadcast on the local AM sports radio station, and I'll opt to just catch a game that way, like I used to do with my transistor radio in the old days, and just leave the TV off. Both options seem less stressful.

4 minutes ago, Bill The Boy said:

Hahahaha! Green Line, sometimes if I'm watching on CHSN, I'll mute the volume completely and just watch in silence, as the commentary and side-stories can get to be a little much at times. Once in a while the games will be broadcast on the local AM sports radio station, and I'll opt to just catch a game that way, like I used to do with my transistor radio in the old days, and just leave the TV off. Both options seem less stressful.

I sometimes watch Sox offensive half innings only to lower my blood pressure

3 minutes ago, 35thstreetswarm said:

I sometimes watch Sox offensive half innings only to lower my blood pressure

That actually seems like a worse idea!

3 hours ago, hogan873 said:

Aside from the last few years, the Sox had higher payrolls. The problem has been they spend money on the wrong guys. They could have paid Machado or Harper and were apparently close on Machado. Other than reportedly being in on Machado, they haven't been "in" on major free agents. I think it's less about the dollars and more about the length of contracts.

And Wheeler.

And an offer for that Japanese pitcher who signed with the Yankees and was pretty good but not elite.

And ARod.

But that's worth next to zero to fans.

Is there an "almost" banner?