Im thinking about workin on some pitches in the offseason. Maybe since I can throw lefty I could get a shot.

I think if he gets his velocity back and works on his location, he could be Jenks Part 2 from the left side.

Those are high expectations. Even if magically Tucker's velocity returns to it's previous stature, there's still the problem of locating his pitches. If he can't control a 90 mph fastball, what difference will 96 mph be?

 

More than likely, he'll be another Charlotte scrub if placed there.

Those are high expectations. Even if magically Tucker's velocity returns to it's previous stature, there's still the problem of locating his pitches. If he can't control a 90 mph fastball, what difference will 96 mph be?

 

More than likely, he'll be another Charlotte scrub if placed there.

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There weren't many expectations for Jenks and look what happened. He stunk with the Angels. There aren't too many lefties who can throw in the high 90's like Tucker (when 100% healthy). Jenks didn't have much control either.

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Those are high expectations. Even if magically Tucker's velocity returns to it's previous stature, there's still the problem of locating his pitches. If he can't control a 90 mph fastball, what difference will 96 mph be?

 

More than likely, he'll be another Charlotte scrub if placed there.

Im expecting at least better results than many other arms in the system. The guy was highly touted, there HAS to be a reason why.

There weren't many expectations for Jenks and look what happened.  He stunk with the Angels.  There aren't too many lefties who can throw in the high 90's like Tucker (when 100% healthy).  Jenks didn't have much control either.

Two completely different pitchers. Jenks didn't lose 8 mph off his fastball following elbow surgery. His attitude, not his stuff, was the issue.

 

With Tucker, we're not just dealing with mediocre stuff, but poor location. I don't care if they stick him in Charlotte to pitch. If he regains his strength and develops proper mechanics, then obviously, it's beneficial to our club. But again, I wouldn't count on this happenign.

Two completely different pitchers. Jenks didn't lose 8 mph off his fastball following elbow surgery. His attitude, not his stuff, was the issue.

 

With Tucker, we're not just dealing with mediocre stuff, but poor location. I don't care if they stick him in Charlotte to pitch. If he regains his strength and develops proper mechanics, then obviously, it's beneficial to our club. But again, I wouldn't count on this happenign.

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I'm sure Jenks wasn't throwing 100 MPH after he had that screw inserted into his elbow. And Jenks never had good control in the minors (6.41 walks per 9 innings). So how are the two so different again?

I'm sure Jenks wasn't throwing 100 MPH after he had that screw inserted into his elbow.  And Jenks never had good control in the minors (6.41 walks per 9 innings).  So how are the two so different again?

Once rehabilitation ended and Jenks began throwing again the velocity never left. Perhaps several MPH, but not to the degree Tucker has endured. If you're looking for tangible proof (because I don't have a link) ask Angel fans.

 

It's understandable to hold out hope he'll return to form, but foolish to expect it by comparing his situation to Jenks.

I think Stuart Scott's random Big Up's to the White Sox on last night's Sportscenter, was what got us over the edge today.

I think Stuart Scott's random Big Up's to the White Sox on last night's Sportscenter, was what got us over the edge today.

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PIMP!

This losing streak is ova...as Hawk would say

HOLY COW! WE WON!

Nice ava joecredeluvr lol

Nice to see Baj bounce back. It seems like they want to give him a shot. He's still on the wrong side of the line in my opinion.

 

Alrighty, now I'll hold off on game threads for a while. We needed a win though.

 

 

One inning, two K's, no hits, no walks. He needed this outing to get back into the Sox good graces.