ChiSoxFanMike

I figured I'd try my luck at making another game thread. Go Sox! Go Sale! It'd be disappointing if the Sox couldn't win this game with Sale on the bump.

That is surprising.

This team doesn't deserve to win anything.

Soto is so much better than Flowers.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 01:42 PM) Quick poll: Will Avi be thrown out somewhere on the basepaths? Yes.

I'd do Q for Puig straight up. Then Puig can take over right field full time and Avi can be a DH.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 12:17 PM) Yes they were. Myself included. If he could hit .220 in the majors, he'd have a long career. That's how good his defense is. You could say the same thing about Carlos Sanchez. Unfortunately some guys just can't hit at the MLB level.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 11:46 AM) I just did a tally 4 starts - danks 1 start - Q (the awful,horrible postponed in the 7th KC royals tie game in 35 degrees and pouring rain) 2 starts - Noesi 1 start - Rodon No games from our #1/#2 pitchers The only Sox game I've been to this year was Sale's season debut. I guess I got lucky.

Shark, Putnam, and Duke to the Yankees for Betances and Gary Sanchez.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 11:13 AM) Mike Musary ‏@Muzzkill7 10m10 minutes ago @CSNHayes According to Baseball Prospectus, Chris Sale leads all of MLB in Pitcher Abuse Points, so an extended break is not a bad thing. What does that even mean? Is that some sort of advanced metric?

QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 10:11 AM) oh man, that mean this makes the other debate moot. or is it mute??? ummm I have no idea what you're trying to say.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 10:06 AM) He'll start Sunday. I think they wanted to keep it open just in case he got in the game Tuesday and wanted to have an option. Personally, I would have had him starting in 3 hours, but that's just me. Is this confirmed or just speculation?

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 09:30 AM) Doubt that is true. Doesn't DRob have 3 years left on his deal after this year and $30+ million owed to him? I just don't see a team taking on his full contract unless they're REALLY desperate for relievers.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 07:14 AM) Another theory. They're trying out Montas on MLB pitching to see how he holds his own. If he does well, they'll try him out in the closer role and move Robertson to a contender before the deadline. No one will take on Robertson's contract unless the Sox pick up most up the money. That's not worth it. The Sox should keep him for now.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 09:10 AM) Hahn said this morning on the radio that Sale will likely start on Sunday. He said he feels great and is ready to go. So TIFWIW That's a good sign. However, Sale seems like the type that wants the ball every time out even when he isn't fully healthy, so hopefully he isn't pitching hurt.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 04:47 PM) Wish we had a history with Eric Byrnes. He's absolutely ridiculous but I love every second of it. Also...I Imagine Hawk and Byrnes as a tandem....wow lol.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 03:45 PM) He is nursing some sort of pain, and they are waiting it out. If this was just rest, they would have already set the date. That's what I've been thinking as well. It just seems fishy to me that they're giving him extra rest after he's already been off for a week, but who knows at this point.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 03:41 PM) Exactly. So instead of telling the fan base not to buy tickets because he isn't going to pitch soon, they are leaving the door open that he might be pitching sooner. Honestly the fact that they still haven't set a date yet tells me everything I need to know. and that would be?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 03:33 PM) Why? Do you go advertising your shortfalls to your competitors? No. You advertise your commodity to your fanbase. People want to see Sale pitch, so I think that it would be in the Sox best interests to let us know when he'll pitch again so we can get tickets. He is the best moneymaker the Sox currently have. They'd be stupid to not take advantage of it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:19 PM) I believe if there was no worry at all, he'd be pitching ASAP. There is at least some level of fear if they are giving him 7 days rest, even if it is just maintenance related. You'd think they'd announce if he's injured or something. It seems odd that they're being so quiet about it.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:08 PM) Dumb if true. This is the biggest series of the year so far. Exactly. If the Sox lose 3/4 or get swept, forget it. Then the trades would start coming.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:01 PM) The Score is reporting it. Off day Monday would give him a 10 day break, just like skipping a start. What's the point of skipping him right now though? He's already been off for a week, and they need to beat KC if they want to be in contention.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 01:38 PM) It looks like even though he didn't pitch in the ASG, Sale still will sit out the entire KC series. Where did you see this? I'm hoping he's not hurt.

I really hope he does, but I think he'll end up in the 270-280 range.