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Chris Sale Promoted to Majors

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I wish they would have started Torres for the first game and then promoted Sale for the second game. The order they are doing this in is silly.

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QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 11:45 AM)
I wish they would have started Torres for the first game and then promoted Sale for the second game. The order they are doing this in is silly.

 

Agreed. Six man bullpen for both games of the doubleheader now instead of just game 1.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 11:14 AM)
I'm by no means an expert on our minor league players so can someone chime in and give us some perspective on how Sale compares to recent pitching hopefuls? Can he be the real deal?

Umm. Hard to compare him to anyone. Maybe Poreda with better control and more pitches? He's fairly polished already.

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 04:19 PM)
I don't believe anyone has seen enough of him to actually give a valid opinion.

 

Keith Law has, and he said he sucks :lolhitting

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 11:45 AM)
I wish they would have started Torres for the first game and then promoted Sale for the second game. The order they are doing this in is silly.

 

Makes no sense for a double header.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 11:45 AM)
I wish they would have started Torres for the first game and then promoted Sale for the second game. The order they are doing this in is silly.

maybe mark wants to have a few drinks during the night game?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 11:47 AM)
Umm. Hard to compare him to anyone. Maybe Poreda with better control and more pitches? He's fairly polished already.

i can safely say that i dont miss poreda one bit

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 10:48 AM)
maybe mark wants to have a few drinks during the night game?

Mark can drink during the game he starts, for all I care.

 

I just don't understand why you'd limit your roster for game 1 if you didn't have to.

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They're probably hoping Mark will give them more innings than Torres, leaving the pen fresh for game 2 when they're more likely to be used.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 12:14 PM)
I'm by no means an expert on our minor league players so can someone chime in and give us some perspective on how Sale compares to recent pitching hopefuls? Can he be the real deal?

Check out his loaded AAP page for more info on him.\

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 12:48 PM)
maybe mark wants to have a few drinks during the night game?

Maybe Threets actually has an injury? He was unable to retire anyone his last time out.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 12:07 PM)
Maybe Threets actually has an injury? He was unable to retire anyone his last time out.

 

I'm not a big believer in coincidences. So call me a skeptic, but I doubt he is.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 12:07 PM)
Check out his loaded AAP page for more info on him.\

Nice. Thanks!

Is it official yet? I want some Sale

QUOTE (Real @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 03:17 PM)
Is it official yet? I want some Sale

With his K:BB rate at infinity:4, add me to the list! I just wanna know what that type of stuff looks like.

QUOTE (Real @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 02:17 PM)
Is it official yet? I want some Sale

 

Not until after Torres pitches tonight. since that'll be the roster spot Sale takes it appears.

Edited by whitesoxfan101

QUOTE (Real @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 02:17 PM)
Is it official yet? I want some Sale

It won't be official until after game 2 today.

Edited by JorgeFabregas

QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 02:29 PM)
With his K:BB rate at infinity:4, add me to the list! I just wanna know what that type of stuff looks like.

Scouting report says low 90s plus fastball that gets grounders, plus change, average slider, very good control.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 04:09 PM)
very good control.

The 6 BB in 10 minor league innings are something of a concern there, but it's so early...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 03:11 PM)
The 6 BB in 10 minor league innings are something of a concern there, but it's so early...

He walked 14 in 103 IP this year for Florida Gulf Coast. 9 in 55 IP in the Cape last summer. Of course, he's now relieving against AAA hitters. I wouldn't worry about it yet.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 04:18 PM)
I wouldn't worry about it yet.

If he's now going to be facing big league hitters...in terms of him being effective this year, yeah it's a worry. Long term development is different.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 03:19 PM)
If he's now going to be facing big league hitters...in terms of him being effective this year, yeah it's a worry. Long term development is different.

Fair, but I would need to see him a few times to figure out why he's walking guys. Are high level pro hitters not biting on the junk, is he nibbling or is he just struggling with being ready when he comes out of the pen?

Comcast Sports Net reported tonight that Sale was promoted, and Torres was sent down, but I have yet to see any mention of it here.... ??? Maybe it just hasn't been announced officially yet.

 

But hell of a game to see tomorrow if EJax and Sale make their debuts on the same night.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 01:49 AM)
Comcast Sports Net reported tonight that Sale was promoted, and Torres was sent down, but I have yet to see any mention of it here.... ??? Maybe it just hasn't been announced officially yet.

 

Yea the Sox promoted him. It will be official tomorrow. (or.. technically in a few hours since this is Wednesday)

Edited by J.Reedfan8

QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 02:00 AM)
Yea the Sox promoted him. It will be official tomorrow. (or.. technically in a few hours since this is Wednesday)

 

Ok, I just figured I would see a thread about it and it be like 18 pages deep by now. lol. I hope he pitches tomorrow! Will be epic to see EJax and Sale pitch on same night.

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