South Side Hit Men

Why isn’t that a caught stealing of Jose? They need to fix that box score (need it for Rotisserie Baseball purposes).

I took a nap after they pulled Keuchel in a laugher and wake up and it’s 8-7. WTF

Tony won’t risk a suspension on Liam. He’ll wait for the weekend.

Cost them a run on that double.

He really needs to stick with basketball or whatever.

Miguel Cairo was tossed for chirping from the bench. Jose is five off the MLB lead of 26 HBP held by Ty France and Mark Canha. Oh great, now Jose is looking at a suspension.

Sox have pitchers warming up now. Barring a relief appearance this weekend, Dallas will finish with 161 1/3 innings pitched.

I'm holding out for the toupee auction (though it is probably a transplant).

Qualified leaderboard (White Sox leader) Hitting: Games Played: 156 Whit Merrifield and Marcus Semien (Jose Abreu 148) Runs: 120 Vladimir Guerrero (Tim Anderson 91) Hits: 184 Trea Turner (Tim Anderson 153) Doubles: 42 Jeimer Candelario (Yoan Moncada 30) Triples: 8 David Peralta (Nick Madrigal 4) Home Runs: 46 Vladimir Guerrero & Salvador Perez (Jose Abreu 29) Runs Batted In: 117 Salvador Perez (Jose Abreu 113) Walks: 138 Juan Soto (Yoan Moncada 82) Strikeouts: 205 Joey Gallo (Yoan Moncada 150) Stolen Bases: 45 Sterling Marte (Tim Anderson 18) Batting Average: .322 Trea Turner & Juan Soto (Tim Anderson .302) OBP: .471 Juan Soto (Yoan Moncada .378) Slugging %: .621 Bryce Harper (Jose Abreu .483) OPS: 1.055 Bryce Harper (Jose Abreu .835) Pitching A few expected MLB Leaders with one week to go: Earned Run Average: 2.28 Max Scherzer (Lucas Giolito 3.58) Ratio (H+BB/IP): 0.83 Max Scherzer (Lucas Giolito 1.12) Total Batters Faced: 823 Zach Wheeler (Dallas Keuchel 705) Quality Starts: 26 Walker Buehler (Lucas Giolito 15) Strikeouts: Robbie Ray 244 (Dylan Cease 221) Strikeouts per 9 IP: 12.55 Corbin Burnes (Dylan Cease 12.30) A few unexpected MLB leaders with one week to go: Wins: Juilo Urias 19 (Dylan Cease 13) Most pitches thrown: 3,114 Tyler Mahle (Lucas Giolito 2,898) Most double plays: 21 Chris Flexen (20 Dallas Keuchel) Most HR allowed: Jordan Lyles 38 (Lucas Giolito 27) Most SB allowed: 25 Robbie Ray (19 Dylan Cease)

Well, at least he isn't the Game 2 starter, again. Please tell me that's not going to happen.

Can't wait until the Sox sign a manager who eschews small ball, especially with this roster.

They should declare Tuesday Andrew Vaughn Day, and let him play an inning at each position in position number order.

The Sox had 2005 WS tickets available after the ALCS if you committed to the full 2006 season, they lasted for at least a few hours for the general population, IIRC. That's how I got my WS tickets (bought the other rounds one at a time online). I think they have to sell a portion of tickets to the public, not sure if it's a law or MLB policy. We got standing room only tickets in 1983, wonder if they will be able to sell those this year or "science" will restrict or prevent SRO tickets this postseason.

LOL - The cherry picking in that tweet should net 10-15 years in the slammer. Willie McCovey - Age 21- 52 Games 13 HRs; 1.085 OPS (Rookie of the Year) Mickey Mantle - Age 19 - 96 G; 13 HR; .792 OPS (Age 20 season - 3rd in MVP voting 23 HRs .924 OPS) Hank Aaron - Age 20 - 122 G (Negro Leagues); 13 HRs, .769 OPS (27/.924 in age 21 season, 44 HRs / .895 OPS first MLB season) Jarred Kelenic - Age 21 - 87 G; 14 HRs, .602 OPS

We understand you have make up shit that isn't accurate. People crowed about 120 games, I stated catching 3 of 5 + starts (96 +) is a regular catcher (96+ games), Grandal hasn't reached that either season. And part time player extends to others Hahn signed the past two years, including Eaton, who has been crippled for years. Parrot also was worthless, a combined $20M down the drain. And then you have $36M more tied up in two older relievers if they pick up Kimbrel's option. Tampa actually gave a shit about their games with the White Sox. Lucas gave a shit about games against Tampa. I'd wager nearly everyone gave a shit about the Tampa Series. Well except Lance Lynn and perhaps Tony, who primarily gives a shit about unwritten rules and beanballs. Lucas was a dominant Ace last playoffs, and he is physically and mentally prepared to be an Ace pitcher. Lance Lynn was never considered an Ace, the Yankees didn't bother to start him the last year he was on a post season roster, and his playoff ERA is just under 5.00 (4.80).

Never "hated" on either, just questioned the contracts and Lynn's prior comments and his commitment to staying healthy, don't want another part time player sucking up $18M for multi-years. Lynn had his weight under control when he actually gave a shit about it in Saint Louis. Doesn't seem to give a shit anymore on that front, consistent with his statements of literally not giving a shit about the Tampa series and yesterday's game. I rather have athletes who "give a shit". https://www.truexsportsinsider.com/als-finest-pitcher-lance-lynn-continues-to-bear-too-heavy-a-load/

Nice win by the Sox, Dallas on the bump tomorrow afternoon. Regime and Name change begins at home.

The 8th inning strikes back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExHD5-zE9Wk

Billy Hamilton is awesome. That is all.

I never heard Giolito saying he didn't give a shit about a game because it was in June, or September, or he was tired of being on the road. He also is in good shape, whereas Lynn is obese to morbidly obese and wonders why his knee is sore. Doesn't have to worry, he locked in another $38M in July and has gone 1-3 since.

The Sox would have also faced a challenge making the playoffs in the NL West this season. Jerry may not have even bothered to try, would have a permanent built in excuse for waving a perennial wild card carrot in light of not being able to compete against two “big market teams”.

Lucas is the Ace of the staff, and has the greatest TWTW of any White Sox starter.

I’d say C for the players the team acquired, but voted D since they should have gotten another cheap starter and reliever or two to help get them over the final two months. Could have also used a legitimate 3rd or 4th OF, Goodwin should be nowhere near a playoff roster as he fails at every aspect of the game. Kimbrel only made sense to cover their incompetent manager, and to free Kopech to stretch out, but that didn’t happen. They also had no intention to replace Liam, despite the fact he is better equipped to handle higher leverage or multi-inning appearances, so it didn’t make sense to commit those resources (players and $s) based on an eighth inning role Crochet is fine covering. There error will be compounded if they pick up Kimbrel option to try to save face or salvage something from the deal. Tepera and Cesar are solid acquisitions based on what was available. Like the half dozen other costly old players Hahn has picked up over the past two years, the team would have been better served spreading the wealth and getting two or three additional Tepera / Cesar pieces over an “all in” Kimbrel piece, especially in light of what was given up. Heuer is the more painful loss of the two for me, both this season and beyond.

Lynn said the team didn’t give a shit in June regarding the Tampa Bay series. Lynn said the team is tired after day 9 of the final 11 day road trip of the season. Perhaps that will be the Team Highlight Reel Title. We Don’t Give A Shit, Your 2021 Chicago White Sox