I like it! No reason to change the lineup that's produced the most runs I can remember in a short stretch

 

EDIT: Giving Paulie a day off of the field is a good idea, too.

 

Plus the days at 1B have been good for Dunn.

I didn't realize until this discussion how young our team is. It's nice that we don't have a bunch of guys that need all kinds of special care

Over/Under 7.5 White Sox runs today?

Over/Under 7.5 White Sox runs today?

 

Over. I say we score 10.

Konerko is batting .432 with two homers and seven RBIs in his last 10 games versus Tampa Bay. Now that he's red hot.......

More cowbell please

Yeah, I agree...you don't sit anyone in the midst of this run, as far as I am concerned. Secondly, we're a very young team at the positions that actually require a lot of running and athleticism...you don't want to sit Rios/Beckham/Alexei/Tank right now...I guess I could have seen sitting De Aza today against Moore and giving Lilibridge the start, but other than that, roll with it baby.

 

I keep forgetting. Do the Sox only have 4 outfielders? Lilly is the only sub?

I keep forgetting. Do the Sox only have 4 outfielders? Lilly is the only sub?

Kosuke Fukudome.

Kosuke Fukudome.

 

I could see him playing a little bit and resting DeAza a bit. But the team is so hot, no need to switch. As a former player, Ventura I'm sure knows what guys can handle physically.

I could see him playing a little bit and resting DeAza a bit. But the team is so hot, no need to switch. As a former player, Ventura I'm sure knows what guys can handle physically.

De Aza actually worries me a bit long term, because he's a guy who's had serious leg injuries before.

De Aza actually worries me a bit long term, because he's a guy who's had serious leg injuries before.

 

If it was within the last year or two I would worry. But it has been what, 4-5 years? And the last few years in the minors he has played a lot of games in the minors. I wouldn't worry too much anymore.

If it was within the last year or two I would worry. But it has been what, 4-5 years? And the last few years in the minors he has played a lot of games in the minors. I wouldn't worry too much anymore.

I get the idea, I just don't want to press my luck. De Aza is leading the Sox in PA's by quite a bit and is up there in games played also.

De Aza actually worries me a bit long term, because he's a guy who's had serious leg injuries before.

 

He worries me more short term. The Sox can't afford to lose him, and he plays a pretty high octane style in the outfield and on the bases.

 

He's had a lot of painful moments this season already. I'm worried it's going to happen one of these days...a separated shoulder, a jammed finger, something like that.

I never understood why baseball players needed a day off anyway, theres not a lot of energy being drained out there....there are players out there that play everyday....Once a month or so should be enough, under ozzie the bench got way to much play and I think some have gotten used to it around here which is why youre all worried about off days

Edited May 28, 201213 yr by 2nd_city_saint787

Wimpy! Alright... that makes me smile.

ADA always looks like he's getting hurt sliding into second base, I feel you on that one.

 

And trust me, playing everyday can be quite the drag, especially when you throw things in like travel, etc. There is a mental/psychological toll that goes along with spending all your waking hours focused on this one little thing. You may not always "feel" the physical benefit that comes with rest, but over time one believes that you are making the players' body a little more resistant to injury.

 

You also don't want to be in a position where your entire bench is useless because they never see pitching. It is a hard thing to balance, especially in the American League. You don't want to screw with your best lineup but you need to give those bench guys some at bats, since you're bound to need them for both pinch hitting as well as potential long term fill-ins for injury.

s***.

You guys better not have jinxed ADA

Why does De Aza have to get hurt almost every other game?

Edited May 28, 201213 yr by chw42

Wow, that just missed hitting him in the heart. Scary stuff

Beckham hitting .292 in his last 11 games.

Ok, Moore was just better than Gordon there. Great fastball locations, in and out, Gordon fought off a few tough ones but then was aced on a ch ange.

Come on Paulie, reach .400!

Paulie sucks!

 

 

Paulie is in a slump