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Co-sign. Also pleased Adam is healthy enough to start back to back days for only the second time this season (June 10-11). Believe Jose may DH the second game, with Tim the lone player manning the same position twice (Vaughn shifting to 1B and Goodwin to LF for Game 2). Expecting this lineup for Game 2 against the tougher starter (Berrios): SS Anderson 3B Moncada #; DH Abreu; LF Goodwin ^; 1B Vaughn; 2B Garcia #; RF Sheets^; CF Hamilton; C Collins^.

Outside of 2005, Ozzie Guillen was overall a poor manager. Good managers are able to assess their team in the first half, and utilize their knowledge and best position their players for success in the second half. Ozzie's teams finished 64 games over .500 in the first half, and 3 games under .500 in the second half, during his tenure with the White Sox. First Half / Second Half 2004: 43-38 / 40-41 2005: 55-26 / 44-37 2006: 53-28 / 37-44 2007: 36-45 / 36-45 2008: 45-36 / 44-38 2009: 42-39 / 37-44 2010: 43-38 / 45-36 2011: 39-42 / 39-40

I am not averse to Cleveland and Detroit getting new ownership and attempting to win, or Kansas City shedding their Neanderthal approach to baseball and life, and giving the Sox a good fight, just to fall short in the end. It will better prepare the Sox for war in October. All three of these teams have proven worthy postseason competitors when they have qualified more often then not, since the creation of the AL Central. My wish for complete annihilation, for no mercy sensei, is reserved solely for the Minnesota Twins led by their captain Josh Donaldson. For 30 years they have proven incapable in all but one instance of advancing even a single round in the playoffs, and in a majority of their playoff appearances, they have failed to win a single game. They have embarrassed themselves, their Central brethren, their mothers, and the human race, hopefully for the last time in 2020.

Most baseball fans have fun in any stadium, even the putrid ones like Tampa, or closed ones like Montreal and the Metrodome. It's silly that Cubs (or any other) teams fans brag about attendance, but the Cubs and Sox earned their attendance, or lack thereof, the previous decade. The vast majority of Cubs fans in attendance are from the area. They have an 100,000 + season ticket waiting list. Hopefully the Sox will have sustained success this decade which will also result in high demand and competitive teams as well. The Sox and Cubs had similar attendance throughout the decades, rising and falling based on the teams fortunes, until Jerry came up with the brilliant SportsChannel scheme, kicked Harry Caray over to WGN / the Cubs, and the 50/50 town became a 60 Cubs /40 Sox town. Since both teams have abandoned over the air broadcasts, and new Sox ownership will take over sometime this decade, I expect the split to revert a slow march back to normal over time, assuming both teams retain a similar stadium capacity. Average yearly wins and game attendance: 1900s: 83/ 6,578 vs. 90 / 6,165 1910s: 80 / 7,312 vs. 83 / 5,324 1920s: 73 / 8,119 vs. 81 / 10,563 1930s: 68 / 5,379 vs. 89 / 11,388 1940s: 71 / 9,257 vs. 74 / 11,548 1950s: 85 / 14,518 vs. 67 / 11,235 1960s: 85 / 13,444 vs. 74 / 10,914 1970s: 75 / 13,740 vs. 79 / 16,909 1980s: 75 / 18,641 vs. 74 / 22,096 <= Jerry Arrives - Disconnect between winning and attendance began (Sox better team/less fans - first time in Chicago History). 1990s: 82 / 25,741 vs. 74 / 29,554 2000s: 86 / 27,161 vs. 81 / 37,503 2010s: 74 / 22,212 vs. 82 / 36,873 Turned into

Since he's been on the IL 3 times, and been injured several additional times including missing all but two at bats in the playoffs last year, it's a pretty sturdy limb to stand on. Tony is not the only Sox employee with Life Call. "We're sending help immediately, again, Misses Fletcher."

Or Jerry.

He will get hurt in LF, likely at least once before year end, and will completely suck in the interim. Eloy in LF is the definition of insanity.

I can see maybe Burger, if he can either learn to play a serviceable corner OF or 2B. With a short 2-3 man bench (beyond a 2nd catcher), you need guys who can cover multiple positions. IMO,Burger and Sheets will face the same constraints, with superior starters blocking FT play, and lack of flexibility blocking a reserve roll beyond coming up after a significant number of injuries. If they don’t bring Leary back, they will bring back someone like him who can cover many positions. Especially if Tony returns, he wants 9 relievers, even if he only has faith in 2 or 3 as is the case now.

That's cool (the shuttle). They weren't open pregame for my trip, so didn't make it. Also hit Milwaukee Ale House (they were OK) and Water Street Brewery (the historical decor was cools, their beers were just OK) as the only other places open on a Monday afternoon (before 4-5). You'll have more options on a Friday afternoon. Hope you enjoy the game, hope you report back with solid recommendations. Looking forward to trying to hit one or two of @turnin' two's recommendations next trip up. Milwaukee is a great town to visit. Cheers!

Of the breweries I tried my last trip to Milwaukee (2019), I recommend Lakefront Brewing Downtown. Their food was good, and it was kid friendly (atmosphere), and beer is solid. https://lakefrontbrewery.com/beer-hall/food# Wanted to hit bars after the Monday 6PM game (ended by 9), but Wolski's and a hotel bar were the only two places open at "that late hour". Wisconsin people typically drink from 5 AM - 9 PM I highly recommend the Woodman's across the border (Kenosha) for Wisconsin provisions (Beer, Cheese, Cheese Curds, New Glarus / 3 Sheeps / Central Waters Beer).

Want to say Thank You to the Moderation Team for isolating the trade rumors into a new folder. I'm really looking forward to the DH tomorrow, I want the Sox to completely bury the Twins to the point that they decide to sell off everyone and tank until Carl Pohlad's great great great grandchildren have come and gone. I want garbage corporate field and their home team to be known as MLB Chernobyl, and the team to be relegated to the minor leagues. I have been sick of the Twins for two decades. I want to live a healthy 40-50 more years, and never see them win another AL Central again in my lifetime. Also want to say I love your avatar. I'm sorry someone attacked you for it earlier today. People need to accept The Truth. Go Sox!!!

I personally prefer the Revolution Tap Room at games, or hitting Marz’ great brewery taproom a mile west of the stadium. The Goose Island stadium beers (312, IPA) are brewed at the Budweiser plant in Baldwinsville, NY. Still haven’t been to the Craft Cave, though heard good things about it.

Nice update on Kopech by James Fegan, hopefully it portends a long healthy dominant career once he’s able to start. Rodon and Kopech, showing how it’s done healthy and unaided by “the sticky stuff”.

Love seeing Joey Cora in the middle of this, wish he was still here. Can see Rojas getting a very lengthy suspension after slamming into two umpires. https://www.mlb.com/news/pirates-score-3-runs-on-mets-mistake

James Fegan retweeted the important change in Carlos' approach, which will likely allow him to stay dominant and healthy for the rest of the season, and beyond. Another great outing today, nice to see Yoan and Tim go deep as well.

Not saying today’s game isn’t important. Have confidence in others holding onto a four run lead. Want Kopech stretched out either today or preferably tomorrow for 2 + innings. Jose Ruiz is more stretched out at this point. Being prepared for October far more important than fretting over a four run lead in July. Then he burns Hendriks, with a DH tomorrow. I’ll say it again, Hahn needs to get seven new relievers by the deadline if the Sox can’t trust a single one of them with a four run lead for an inning. They were all available, Friday was the only day anyone was used in over a week.

Don’t see that changing for him or Crochet until Tony bites the dust.

More like defend your guy’s dumb ass decisions regardless of how dumb they may be. Sox have more than two relievers who can hold a four run lead, it’s asinine, especially with a DH tomorrow.

If the other seven bullpen pitchers can’t be trusted to hold a four run lead for an inning, you need seven new relievers at the deadline.

At this point Ruiz is more stretched out. Tony prefers Ruiz as well in high leverage situations. Why waste Kopech here? Rhetorical question.

But Tony was going to correct the fundamentals. Keep the stupid line moving with Kopech in. Fuck you La Russa.

Sit Kopech until tomorrow, you idjiot.

We all did, and also Jose "The Mustache" Valentin.

White Sox continue to dab SoxTalk "But, but Yoan and Tim have no power"

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