ron883 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 What Todd Steverson has been able to do with our hitters has been extraordinary. Hitters are finally flourishing, including those who weren't surefire prospects. Matt Davidson looks like a whole different guy. Adam Engel appears to not be a completely atrocious hitter anymore. Tim Anderson has developed nicely. Avi has become a stud. It is time to give this guy a little credit. I'm not trying to give him all the credit for these players improving, but the adjustments he is having the hitters make seem to be paying off. Is it time to lock him up for the near future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I think the change is Ricky Renteria, and not Steverson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I like him but as southsider said, I think a lot of it is also Renteria. Additionally, I'm not gonna give either of them credit for Davidson or Engel, as I still don't think either of them are/will be MLB hitters. But we'll see, I hope they prove me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:12 AM) I think the change is Ricky Renteria, and not Steverson. Agreed. Nothing against Steverson but Ricky has been huge for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:15 AM) I like him but as southsider said, I think a lot of it is also Renteria. Additionally, I'm not gonna give either of them credit for Davidson or Engel, as I still don't think either of them are/will be MLB hitters. But we'll see, I hope they prove me wrong. Yep. Engel hasn't proven anything yet and Paulie should get credit for the change in Davidson's swing. I'd wait and see with Steverson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I don't want to get too ahead of myself, but from where the Sox were a few years ago at developing hitters to the direction they are finally seemingly going... is incredibly encouraging. One example, and I realize he hasn't exactly proven himself completely yet, is Yolmer. Back in the dark days a prospect like Yolmer may never have made it as a hitter, and it really looks like he may turn into a nice player for the Sox. Maybe the scouting has also improved drastically, but we are so quick sometimes to denounce coaches for a players failures, that I feel like we should also attribute some successes to coaches. Steverson has to be responsible, to some degree, for Yolmers continued development at the MLB level. It's not just Rick Renteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:39 AM) Agreed. Nothing against Steverson but Ricky has been huge for the team. Don't forget, Todd was here during Ventura, and a lot of these same guys couldn't hit to save their lives then (Avi, Yolmer, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 12:07 PM) Don't forget, Todd was here during Ventura, and a lot of these same guys couldn't hit to save their lives then (Avi, Yolmer, etc) No doubt about it. I feel Rick's demeanor and attitude is the biggest change for the team. IMHO, they carry those things onto the field and that's a good thing. I think Ricky does a hell of a job relating to the young players and it's easy to see they respect him and believe in him as a manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Shame on me for disliking Renteria My ignorant self knew nothing about his philosophy Now I love him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 09:41 AM) Yep. Engel hasn't proven anything yet and Paulie should get credit for the change in Davidson's swing. I'd wait and see with Steverson. No not Paulie but the same guy who worked with PK asst, hitting coach Mike Gellinger. http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170805...hanged-my-swing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Solid jinx here so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 01:33 PM) No not Paulie but the same guy who worked with PK asst, hitting coach Mike Gellinger. http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170805...hanged-my-swing Can't read it because of some stupid survey thing but I'll take your word for it. I probably mixed up info in my head. I do remember Davidson saying he was picking Konerko's brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Is this about emails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 05:31 PM) Is this about emails? Tipping my cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 My god Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 03:50 PM) My god Classic Ron jinx. Need him to make a thread on our bullpen woes or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkness99 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I'm guessing all the knee jerking was from the website being down for so long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 03:55 PM) Classic Ron jinx. Need him to make a thread on our bullpen woes or something. The team is going to hit .175 until he makes he next post ripping the hitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 9, 2018 -> 10:14 AM) The team is going to hit .175 until he makes he next post ripping the hitting. Wondering how Steverson keeps his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 03:55 PM) Classic Ron jinx. Need him to make a thread on our bullpen woes or something. This is why he needed to start the Moncada thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Lock him up! Lock him up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 12, 2018 -> 09:57 PM) Lock him up! Lock him up! you beat me to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkness99 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 yikes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus kinski Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Delete Delete Delete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Watching the Sox offense lately, if he is to blame, there is no question Todd Steverson should be locked up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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