RG23SoxFan

Exactly, it isn't like covid related issues are cleared up in a day or two. If you have an outbreak this time of the season your season is probably over because they aren't going to sit around and wait a week to 10 days for everything to be OK.

I don't know if how they handled him was correct or not, but I agree with you that if he is able to pitch in playoff games I am satisfied as well. I prefer a more conservative approach when handling young pitchers and/or pitchers coming off serious injuries.

Has to be frustrating for Engel. Seems like it will take a full offseason for him to heal.

I respectfully disagree. There is a big difference between commenting on what's happening in a game and what occurs behind the scenes. We all as fans are able to watch the games and at least have partial information to form an advised opinion on that. In regards to something like how Kopech is being handled by the organization you are flying in the dark trying to figure that out unless you have inside information. We know nothing about discussion the organization has had with doctors, with Kopech himself, etc.. Just a ton of information missing so not sure how anyone can confidently state how things should have been done with him and how the White Sox got it wrong.

I don't know if the White Sox are mismanaging Kopech and/or Crochet. I DO know that no one on a fan message board knows either. It is laughable reading the comments from the experts on here lol.

Yes, sounds pretty unlikely to me as well.

This...3 hits against the Rangers almost should automatically eliminate you from the postseason lol

Lol, sorry yes that sucked. Yes, if your a White Sox fan that baserunning blunder by Dybzinski is unforgettable unfortunately.

Why does that offend you?

I think if he really reached back he could still throw 100+, but guess Idk for sure. This is why I am thinking the drop in velocity is by design because I don't think they realistically believe he could throw 5 or 6 innings per start consistently throwing several 100+ pitches. I don't feel like they have handled him poorly and if they want him to start eventually it makes sense for him to dial it back and hopefully develop a third pitch.

So are you meaning as possibly a closer in the future? I have been thinking that his drop in velocity this season has a lot to do with prepping him to eventually be a starter.

I am not saying this is incorrect, but why not? I can't imagine they will be satisfied with a first round pick being a middle reliever.

Lol, I hadn't been on the board yesterday until after the Bears debacle.

Couldn't agree more, you can't make this stuff up. Seriously, how can someone complain about him for weeks (especially his hitting with RISP) and then want him to bat with RISP in extra innings? Not sure how anyone can't understand that he is a young player that obviously hit a wall in his first MLB season.

Yes, while it was a frustrating loss it tells you nothing about how they will perform in the playoffs. Best thing I saw tonight was the way Kopech pitched tonight. If they are going to succeed in the playoffs to me it's a must we have the dominating version of Kopech.

Sheets wouldn't have done anything against that pitcher.

Yes, absolutely pathetic AB.

Agree, Kopech is the biggest issue right now. If they are going to win in the postseason I think he needs to be really good and lately it has been terrible.

Yes, he saw the ball and made no effort to try to avoid it.

Can we keep him instead of Benetti lol?

Can't disagree that wins are unlikely when Kuechel starts, but can't agree that terrible at bats and horrible defensive play doesn't matter.

I agree, and the strikeout to start the game was terrible. Especially strike 3 on a pitch that was never even close to be in the zone.

With all the injuries in the rotation unfortunately I think we might keep seeing him, and yes where is Robert's head tonight because it isn't in this game.

wtf was that from Eloy?

Agreed, obviously disappointed with Lynn but much more disappointed in the lifeless, lackluster performance of our batters.