ScootsMcGoots Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Keuchel (9-1, 2.15 ERA) vs. Holland (bad) Astros are 71-40 (31 games over .500) Sox are 41-68 (27 games under .500) Basically opposite records. This series brings an interesting thought to me. Dating back to 2005 when these teams met in the 05 Series, neither has amounted to much since then. A few playoff appearances, but not much to speak of. In 2012, Houston was...ahem...55-107 (wow)...5 years later the Astros are the favorites to take the AL pennant and play in the World Series again. It took them 5 years. The Sox are now just starting their rebuild. Projected to be on current Stros' level in 3-4 years. (Cubs also lost 102 games in 2012, and it took them 4 years...) Gosh, that 30 games over .500 sure looks nice...can't wait to see that under the White Sox name in the standings and be interested in major league baseball come August. Until then, embrace the suck, and enjoy the excitement of the top minor league system in baseball. Especially after having such a mediocre one for so many years. The goal is not to have the best prospects, however, it is only a step toward the real goal...a championship. Edited August 8, 2017 by Scoots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Keuchel hasn't been very stellar since coming off the DL a couple weeks ago. Maybe this will be the game where he can get himself righted. If he can't be a consistent ace then the Astros are in real trouble in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Dan HayesVerified account @CSNHayes 28m28 minutes ago #WhiteSox for 8/8: Anderson 6, Saladino 5, Abreu 3, A. Garcia 9, Smith 2, Moncada 4, L. Garcia 7, Delmonico DH, Engel 8. Holland 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 05:07 PM) Dan HayesVerified account @CSNHayes 28m28 minutes ago #WhiteSox for 8/8: Anderson 6, Saladino 5, Abreu 3, A. Garcia 9, Smith 2, Moncada 4, L. Garcia 7, Delmonico DH, Engel 8. Holland 1. I really don't think there's much to it but FFS Rick: pick a f***ing spot for Moncada and keep him there. WTF is he even doing with these lineups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 04:07 PM) Keuchel hasn't been very stellar since coming off the DL a couple weeks ago. Maybe this will be the game where he can get himself righted. If he can't be a consistent ace then the Astros are in real trouble in October. They're already in trouble, cant see how they beat Boston having to face Sale a handful of times in a 5 or 7 game series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Quality baseball, go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 TA turned on a fastball? I'll be damned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Abreu closing in on another 120 wRC+ season. Blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 That is a 6 game hitting streak for Anderson. Hopefully this is him getting going again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Welcome back Avi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Great approach and swing from Moncada from the right side. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 12:31 AM) Great approach and swing from Moncada from the right side. Nice! Hanging curves in your eyes tend to get hit hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Holland looks awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Holland loads the bases and then gives up a bases loaded triple. It just never fails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 08:40 PM) Hanging curves in your eyes tend to get hit hard Mere competency from the Sox' young callups is refreshing. But yea a hanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Holland has given up four hits and three walks already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 06:52 PM) Holland loads the bases and then gives up a bases loaded triple. It just never fails Never saw a replay of the pickoff at second base. Anybody see it? Bad call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I know Bregman had the triple tonight but can't believe they wouldn't give him up for Sale. They'd probably have him if they were willing to give him up. Imagine how tough they'd look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Are backpacks allowed in Guaranteed Rate park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I don't care that he is tank commander, I don't want to see Holland anymore, he is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Holland already at 69 pitches with two out in the third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 08:10 PM) I don't care that he is tank commander, I don't want to see Holland anymore, he is done As a starting pitcher, I am in complete agreement. I think you can make at least a half assed case that he might be capable as a reliever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 09:10 PM) I don't care that he is tank commander, I don't want to see Holland anymore, he is done whose spot is Lopez taking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Goodness Avi is strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Awful baserunning from Jose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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