caulfield12 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) Indians could sneak into first by the end of today (DH against Twins)...one team will be 4 1/2 games up on Sox, the other just 3 1/2. Go Tigers and Royals. Contend contend contend... Edited June 17, 2017 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Indians sweep four in Minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 04:21 PM) Indians sweep four in Minnesota. It's funny how people think the Indians and Cubs won't make the playoffs again . Nothing cures a WS hangover like the two worst divisions in baseball. That's where the 2006 White Sox got screwed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 07:45 PM) It's funny how people think the Indians and Cubs won't make the playoffs again . Nothing cures a WS hangover like the two worst divisions in baseball. That's where the 2006 White Sox got screwed The funny thing is, the Sox were on a roll that year about halfway through, then the wheels fell off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 19, 2017 -> 08:46 AM) The funny thing is, the Sox were on a roll that year about halfway through, then the wheels fell off. I think they were 59-26 or something at the ASB...THREE f***ing teams in the division won 90 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 19, 2017 -> 10:46 AM) The funny thing is, the Sox were on a roll that year about halfway through, then the wheels fell off. Not to mention they would have made the playoffs by the current rules, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 19, 2017 -> 10:22 AM) I think they were 59-26 or something at the ASB...THREE f***ing teams in the division won 90 games. 26 games over at ASB, finished +18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 19, 2017 -> 12:21 PM) Not to mention they would have made the playoffs by the current rules, I believe. Yes, they would have went to Detroit for the wild-card game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Jon MorosiVerified account @jonmorosi 13s14 seconds ago #Tigers have AL's 3rd worst record, trending in "sell" direction. But Ian Kinsler may not go anywhere. Notes: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/237771222/gerrit-cole-sonny-gray-top-starters-available …://http://m.mlb.com/news/article/23777...ers-available … @MLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Tigers trail 5-3 in the 5th in Seattle. A loss puts them below the Sox. They go to San Diego next. Ausmus keeps hanging on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Tigers lose 1-0 in San Diego. Ausmus got tossed. Something's gotta give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 11:51 PM) Tigers lose 1-0 in San Diego. Ausmus got tossed. Something's gotta give. Want them to get hot for the next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Royals over .500. They looked dead not too long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 24, 2017 -> 09:21 PM) Royals over .500. They looked dead not too long ago. Great news for the Sox. Don't want them selling Vargas or Herrera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 24, 2017 -> 04:24 PM) Great news for the Sox. Don't want them selling Vargas or Herrera You teeter totter effect, though: KC no longer sellers, but it causes the Jays to become sellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Tigers wake up with the worst AL record. Lost 8 in a row, including two in San Diego. This is when managers get fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Mr. I rolling over in his grave. Too soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 The Royals are .500 and they are a couple games out and believe they can win it. This is why I get so upset. That Royals team has one, pathetic starting rotation. I mean it's Sox-like it's so bad. True they have sensational players in Cain, Hosmer and Salvy but that's really about it. They've got Merrifield and several stiffs impersonating contending ballplayers. That's why I get mad. If we kept Sale and Eaton, cmon. Arguably with some tinkering (like bringing Moncada up, bringing up a stud prospect pitcher or two and get Rodon healthy) we have as good or better team than that crap KC team that's contending. And we have a closer. This is all ridiculous. All we don't have in my scenario is DEFENSE and the Sox aren't planning on fielding a good defensive team during the rebuild, either. So that nullifies itself. I think we should clean house in the front office and owners box. Get rid of everybody and get a clue, White Sox. We could have won this crap division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 25, 2017 -> 06:48 PM) The Royals are .500 and they are a couple games out and believe they can win it. This is why I get so upset. That Royals team has one, pathetic starting rotation. I mean it's Sox-like it's so bad. True they have sensational players in Cain, Hosmer and Salvy but that's really about it. They've got Merrifield and several stiffs impersonating contending ballplayers. That's why I get mad. If we kept Sale and Eaton, cmon. Arguably with some tinkering (like bringing Moncada up, bringing up a stud prospect pitcher or two and get Rodon healthy) we have as good or better team than that crap KC team that's contending. And we have a closer. This is all ridiculous. All we don't have in my scenario is DEFENSE and the Sox aren't planning on fielding a good defensive team during the rebuild, either. So that nullifies itself. I think we should clean house in the front office and owners box. Get rid of everybody and get a clue, White Sox. We could have won this crap division. Greg, I think you are right, we might have actually been able to compete for the division this year without trading Sale. But rebuilding will allow us to hopefully compete for a lot more than that over a sustained period. That is the hope and the argument for rebuilding. Who knows if it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddling Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 25, 2017 -> 08:48 PM) The Royals are .500 and they are a couple games out and believe they can win it. This is why I get so upset. That Royals team has one, pathetic starting rotation. I mean it's Sox-like it's so bad. True they have sensational players in Cain, Hosmer and Salvy but that's really about it. They've got Merrifield and several stiffs impersonating contending ballplayers. That's why I get mad. If we kept Sale and Eaton, cmon. Arguably with some tinkering (like bringing Moncada up, bringing up a stud prospect pitcher or two and get Rodon healthy) we have as good or better team than that crap KC team that's contending. And we have a closer. This is all ridiculous. All we don't have in my scenario is DEFENSE and the Sox aren't planning on fielding a good defensive team during the rebuild, either. So that nullifies itself. I think we should clean house in the front office and owners box. Get rid of everybody and get a clue, White Sox. We could have won this crap division. If we kept Sale (and Eaton) , we wouldn't have Moncada or a few stud prospect pitchers. I am holding my breath on Rodon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 26, 2017 -> 03:28 AM) Greg, I think you are right, we might have actually been able to compete for the division this year without trading Sale. But rebuilding will allow us to hopefully compete for a lot more than that over a sustained period. That is the hope and the argument for rebuilding. Who knows if it will work. Good post. QUOTE (juddling @ Jun 26, 2017 -> 04:59 AM) If we kept Sale (and Eaton) , we wouldn't have Moncada or a few stud prospect pitchers. I am holding my breath on Rodon. Good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 If we intended to compete, Avi would also likely have been gone. I think it's actually fair to say that most of our most productive players (Kahnle, Swarzak, Leury, Yolmer, etc.) may not be here or have gotten a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 26, 2017 -> 05:09 PM) If we intended to compete, Avi would also likely have been gone. I think it's actually fair to say that most of our most productive players (Kahnle, Swarzak, Leury, Yolmer, etc.) may not be here or have gotten a shot. Nor Davidson as another bat would have been brought in to DH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 26, 2017 -> 05:09 PM) If we intended to compete, Avi would also likely have been gone. I think it's actually fair to say that most of our most productive players (Kahnle, Swarzak, Leury, Yolmer, etc.) may not be here or have gotten a shot. QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 27, 2017 -> 01:10 PM) Nor Davidson as another bat would have been brought in to DH Excellent points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 paul hoynesVerified account @hoynsie 3h3 hours ago Indians place Austin Jackson on disabled list, recall right-hander Shawn Armstrong. Jackson went on the DL with left quad injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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