Jake Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 It's not a good team and never had much of a chance to be one. We'll make some good runs and finish around .500 unless we just punt at some point, which I doubt we do. We spent a lot of resources on a mediocre LF, solid DH, mid-rotation SP, and elite closer. That doesn't a good team make unless you had a decent club to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Why would you let Eaton bat there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Holy f***, Eaton's ass better sit the rest of this series. Bases loaded down by a f***ton and you swing at the first pitch!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Oh Eaton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 What a bum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Yeah time to sit him and take him from the lead off role. He's playing like a scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 07:02 PM) Why would you let Eaton bat there? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I think a big issue with expectations vs. reality is that we have a team with below average defenders at all but two positions, but it's hard to wrap your head around that compared to batting averages, etc. The other thing is that there are only two fast players on the team and several plodders. In those "little things" areas of defense and baserunning, you're looking at a near-league-worst team. We have to be really good when it comes to hitting and pitching to overcome that and it doesn't look we have it in us to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (Jake @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 07:04 PM) I think a big issue with expectations vs. reality is that we have a team with below average defenders at all but two positions, but it's hard to wrap your head around that compared to batting averages, etc. The other thing is that there are only two fast players on the team and several plodders. In those "little things" areas of defense and baserunning, you're looking at a near-league-worst team. We have to be really good when it comes to hitting and pitching to overcome that and it doesn't look we have it in us to do that. And one of the fast guys never steals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (Jake @ May 1, 2015 -> 02:01 AM) It's not a good team and never had much of a chance to be one. We'll make some good runs and finish around .500 unless we just punt at some point, which I doubt we do. We spent a lot of resources on a mediocre LF, solid DH, mid-rotation SP, and elite closer. That doesn't a good team make unless you had a decent club to begin with. Doesn't help Eaton is having a horrific season and that Sale, Shark and Q have sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Lmao he takes avi out lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 09:04 PM) Yeah time to sit him and take him from the lead off role. He's playing like a scrub. He got paid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (Jake @ May 1, 2015 -> 02:04 AM) I think a big issue with expectations vs. reality is that we have a team with below average defenders at all but two positions, but it's hard to wrap your head around that compared to batting averages, etc. The other thing is that there are only two fast players on the team and several plodders. In those "little things" areas of defense and baserunning, you're looking at a near-league-worst team. We have to be really good when it comes to hitting and pitching to overcome that and it doesn't look we have it in us to do that. I do question why Hahn made some quick fixes and then seemed to just neglect catcher spot and third base. Oh well, another month of bad playing and Samardzija will be on the trade market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 10:05 PM) Doesn't help Eaton is having a horrific season and that Sale, Shark and Q have sucked. It sure doesn't. Like I said, I think we'll see some things even out and we'll play some stretches of exciting baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 08:56 PM) I still say this franchise can't afford another 65-73 win season this year, so they need to show some urgency these first few months. A manager doesn't make 20 games difference. Besides, you have mentioned Gardenhire, and his teams averaged about 95 losses the last 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 10:07 PM) I do question why Hahn made some quick fixes and then seemed to just neglect catcher spot and third base. Oh well, another month of bad playing and Samardzija will be on the trade market. Think OAK will give Semien back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (JoshPR @ May 1, 2015 -> 02:05 AM) Lmao he takes avi out lol That's what happens when you don't have a true back-up outfielder who can play CF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 even stone pony is laughing at the offense now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (Jake @ May 1, 2015 -> 02:07 AM) Think OAK will give Semien back? Ha, no way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izroca Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (TitoMB @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 09:01 PM) he's probably watching the game. it's understandable. The game I can stand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 As s***ty as these last two games have been, a lot of you guys sure love jumping to conclusions over a handful of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Minn 9 runs on 9 hits..........Sox 2 runs on 10 hits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 1, 2015 -> 02:07 AM) A manager doesn't make 20 games difference. Besides, you have mentioned Gardenhire, and his teams averaged about 95 losses the last 4 years. The talent on the Sox this year has way more potential than those Twins teams did, especially on the mound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 thank you carroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor13 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 QUOTE (Jake @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 10:07 PM) Think OAK will give Semien back? So he can ride the pine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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