Now 4 runs attributed to abysmal timing to please Cooper/Robin and put the rookie in.

What's with the pitch calling

 

 

 

I feel like we just threw this game with no care just so Rodon could pitch.

 

You aren't the only one

It is his major league debut, he is jacked up. Bryant fanned 3 times during his debut.

 

The most intelligent thing said in this whole thread

Robin Ventura had two jobs today:

 

1. Give away a game to a division opponent.

 

2. Destroy any confidence Carlos Rodon may have came into the majors with.

 

Done & done.

 

He was a friday night pitcher in college, and is the #3 pick overall. I dont believe confidence will be his problem.

Robin Ventura had two jobs today:

 

1. Give away a game to a division opponent.

 

2. Destroy any confidence Carlos Rodon may have came into the majors with.

 

Done & done.

So Rodon should just sit in the bullpen, and pitch once a week in blowouts?

Robin Ventura had two jobs today:

 

1. Give away a game to a division opponent.

 

2. Destroy any confidence Carlos Rodon may have came into the majors with.

 

Done & done.

 

Lamont did this to Ruffcorn and Baldwin. He made them face the Indians when 3 of their guys could out hit this whole Sox lineup.

 

"Hit the umpire, not the batter!" - a fan

This heckler is top notch. Loved him accusing the ump of giving a more favorable strike zone to the cubs.

I feel like we just threw this game with no care just so Rodon could pitch.

 

And if that was the plan, why not give him a start? Now you've wasted a QS from Noesi, shattered Rodon's confidence, and lost a game to a division foe. I just don't know what to think of this org.

 

Stop calling for fastballs every time when he's clearly struggling with fastball command pls Tyler

 

Tyler's calling the pitches??? Sorry but Coop is calling the pitches. This kid is a big investment.

 

Positive and he doesn't strike out as much

This is patently false - Dunn walked more than LaRoche does.

He was a friday night pitcher in college, and is the #3 pick overall. I dont believe confidence will be his problem.

 

Confidence in this organization. You don't think he's going to look back on his performance, as all athletes do, and not wonder why in the hell he was put in when he was? Pissed he's coming out of the pen?

Nerves and hype. I'm just glad its over.

 

So Rodon should just sit in the bullpen, and pitch once a week in blowouts?

 

He should be starting BUT it's little much to ask a rookie pitcher who has no experience pitching out of the bullpen. Not to mention leaving him in to "wear it" when we are supposedly trying to win. Throw in the worst pitch calling I've seen so far and you've got a recipe only this coaching staff would attempt.

Again, hate to be that guy, but sorry...LaRoche doesn't walk NEARLY as much as Dunn did, I'm not sure why anyone would think that. But, do back it up...over his career, Dunn walked 15.8% of the time! LaRoche walks 10.3% of the time.

I think I am going to turn this one off. This team is getting too frustrating

Lamont did this to Ruffcorn and Baldwin. He made them face the Indians when 3 of their guys could out hit this whole Sox lineup.

Ruffcorn faced the Indians in 1994. He made 3 appearances in 1993. He went 4 innings and gave up 7 runs. I posted his team lost all 30 games he appeared in during his major league career.

Confidence in this organization. You don't think he's going to look back on his performance, as all athletes do, and not wonder why in the hell he was put in when he was? Pissed he's coming out of the pen?

 

How did it affect Sale???

 

Well last night's good feelings sure disappeared quickly

What purpose does Conor Gillaspie serve on this team, if he can't hit? Lord knows it's not for his defense.

What's annoying is Rodon wasn't ready yet for the majors

He will always have these issues. His motion lends itself to difficult command. MLB hitters don't swing at close pitches as often.

 

Hopefully he continues to iron it out.

He should be starting BUT it's little much to ask a rookie pitcher who has no experience pitching out of the bullpen. Not to mention leaving him in to "wear it" when we are supposedly trying to win. Throw in the worst pitch calling I've seen so far and you've got a recipe only this coaching staff would attempt.

Just so you know, the bench does not call pitches.

What's with the pitch calling

I feel like we just threw this game with no care just so Rodon could pitch.

I feel the same way. Frustrates me. I feel like there's never any urgency to stay in the pennant race with this bunch (Robin, KW, Hahn post 2005).

 

Robin Ventura had two jobs today:

 

1. Give away a game to a division opponent.

 

2. Destroy any confidence Carlos Rodon may have came into the majors with.

 

Done & done.

Agreed.

 

And if that was the plan, why not give him a start? Now you've wasted a QS from Noesi, shattered Rodon's confidence, and lost a game to a division foe. I just don't know what to think of this org.

Exactly. Also way to throw away any momentum from last night. Buzzkill tonight. Thanks for the DP as well, Melky. It was 1-1 and it was time to smoke a double for the money you are making.

What purpose does Conor Gillaspie serve on this team, if he can't hit? Lord knows it's not for his defense.

He's not one of my faves.

"Finally a good call since he swung at it"

 

 

Love this heckler

Buehrle 202 career wins. I'm telling you I'll never understand why we let him go. He's worth every f***ing dime.