chitownsportsfan Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (Tony @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 08:41 PM) I said it before, but everyone understood this team would struggle to win 75 games this season, and it’s all part of plan. So far, guys like Shields, Gonzalez and the bullpen have performed as expected..bad. What did people think 85+ losses was going to look like? Going to a lot of 7-5 and 8-6 losses this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replacement Level Poster Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (Tony @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 07:41 PM) I said it before, but everyone understood this team would struggle to win 75 games this season, and it’s all part of plan. So far, guys like Shields, Gonzalez and the bullpen have performed as expected..bad. What did people think 85+ losses was going to look like? Meet your skid stopper-Carson Fulmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (Tony @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 08:41 PM) I said it before, but everyone understood this team would struggle to win 75 games this season, and it’s all part of plan. So far, guys like Shields, Gonzalez and the bullpen have performed as expected..bad. What did people think 85+ losses was going to look like? Still kind of hard to accept in the game moment lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 481 feet good lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 08:41 PM) Do you expect Lopez and Giolito to be bad too? Then, you're right. That one will be in orbit for the foreseeable future. Wow Avi. I expect them to be around 1-3 WAR. They are young starters and probably aren't going to ace the league in their first full season. The other three guys are going to suck ass and probably be below replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (Scoots @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 07:38 PM) Not sure where you stand with Fulmer, but he's gotta prove to me that he can start. I am not a believer. Sometimes he can barely get out of the first inning. Not even sure if he can be a reliever sometimes. That's exactly where I stand. Said it two years ago I felt Sox crippled his development rushing him (also not a fan of them slowing down his delivery. Had a Lincecum like start). I don't believe he's even a reliever with his control. I hope he proves me wrong and then some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Holy s*** 116.7? That's insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Davidson back to his bad habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Missed his last AB, so this is more a delayed statement from earlier, but I’ve always been baffled about why Moncada excites people. Strikes out waaaaay too much. Think Kopech will be the actual prize from the Sale trade, and it won’t even be close. Also, is there anyone left who thinks Saladino doesn’t suck? I called that one a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 4, 2018 -> 12:43 AM) That's exactly where I stand. Said it two years ago I felt Sox crippled his development rushing him (also not a fan of them slowing down his delivery. Had a Lincecum like start). I don't believe he's even a reliever with his control. I hope he proves me wrong and then some. His stuff is also overrated. Doesn't seem to have any plus pitches now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Please take Matt Davidson out of the cleanup spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 4, 2018 -> 12:43 AM) Davidson back to his bad habits. Looks good to me. Screwed by the ump there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Garcia hit that one to god damn Quebec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 07:45 PM) Please take Matt Davidson out of the cleanup spot. Ya move him down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 08:45 PM) Looks good to me. Screwed by the ump there late on high fastballs constantly the last two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) QUOTE (StrykerSox @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 08:44 PM) Missed his last AB, so this is more a delayed statement from earlier, but I?€™ve always been baffled about why Moncada excites people. Strikes out waaaaay too much. Think Kopech will be the actual prize from the Sale trade, and it won?€™t even be close. Also, is there anyone left who thinks Saladino doesn?€™t suck? I called that one a while ago. As a hitter, yeah he's not very good. As a fielder, he can still pick it and throw it. He has his moments. Saladino that is. Edited April 4, 2018 by Scoots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 4, 2018 -> 12:46 AM) late on high fastballs constantly the last two games. Happ does that to a lot of people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 07:45 PM) Looks good to me. Screwed by the ump there Arguably should've walked twice. At least he looks miles better than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeky Magee Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Not too sure why we bothered resigning Gonzalez and his 5.39 SIERA/5.65 xFIP. Would have preferred just to do what the Twins did with Pineda and throw one of the Guererro-type fringe prospects at the 5th starter slot and see if something stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (StrykerSox @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 07:44 PM) Missed his last AB, so this is more a delayed statement from earlier, but I’ve always been baffled about why Moncada excites people. Strikes out waaaaay too much. Think Kopech will be the actual prize from the Sale trade, and it won’t even be close. Also, is there anyone left who thinks Saladino doesn’t suck? I called that one a while ago. I wish I would disagree but f***, there’s something about Moncada that concerns me. It just feels like with every 433 foot HR into 25 mph winds in KC he has 3-4 rough games at the plate. I really, REALLY want to be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (Tony @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 08:48 PM) If MiGo, Shields and Danny Farquhar are involved, and “the core” is still producing positive results, we should all be happy. Yea I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 05:45 PM) Garcia hit that one to god damn Quebec Probably will be the longest Sox HR of the year .Not many go that far in game. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 2/4 “balls” were strikes. WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) QUOTE (StrykerSox @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 07:44 PM) Missed his last AB, so this is more a delayed statement from earlier, but I?€™ve always been baffled about why Moncada excites people. Strikes out waaaaay too much. Think Kopech will be the actual prize from the Sale trade, and it won?€™t even be close. Also, is there anyone left who thinks Saladino doesn?€™t suck? I called that one a while ago. I'm not sold on Kopech as a starter. Don't think his change will end up being viable. I do think Kopech will be a hell of a closer. I'm higher on Moncada as a hitter than I am on Kopech as a pitcher. Moncada will probably k 150 times in a season, but I expect him to be Cano with speed eventually. He has too good of an eye for the Zone to not hit eventually. Moncada absolutely crushed some balls in KC that were held in the park by wind and cold weather. Let's not overreact to small sample sizes. Moncada will be fine. Edited April 4, 2018 by Jack Parkman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 QUOTE (Tony @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 07:48 PM) If MiGo, Shields and Danny Farquhar are involved, and “the core” is still producing positive results, we should all be happy. Bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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