Didn't see the first 2 innings, but I've liked what I've seen from Nastrini. Change up better than I imagined. Good slider. I imagine the challenge is fastball command.
I just don't know how you can look at the lifeless "core" of this team and not blow the entire thing up -- manager, players, front office, development staff. They are non-competitive to the core.
I just had a terrifying thought: Did the White Sox want Trayce Thompson? I always assumed it was salary swap, but maybe he's someone they want for next year?
I don’t want to want JR to die, but recently some of my favorite authors and actors have died, some younger than him, so he’s not necessarily at the top of my list of people I’m hoping don’t die either.
So much about this is embarrassing. You're punting the rest of the season and you're giving at bats to Trayce Thompson, Zach Remillard, Gavin Sheets, and Yasmani Grandal? You're going to lose AND learn nothing valuable for future teams.
When he didn't bounce back after a few weeks, I pretty much expected TJS. I feel bad for Liam. Hopefully, he can come back in 2025 and pitch for a winning org.