CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, chitownsportsfan said: What are the Sox even tanking for? 3rd pick instead of 4th maybe? Guess I could be arsed to look at the standings. They were gaining too much ground on the Tigers lately . Don't wanna pass them up. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I think Shields was taking one for an overused bullpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 minute ago, chitownsportsfan said: What are the Sox even tanking for? 3rd pick instead of 4th maybe? Guess I could be arsed to look at the standings. Currently they're in 3rd pick slot and the Padres and Tigers are probably their main competition for 4th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, turnin' two said: I think Shields was taking one for an overused bullpen. Probably so but terrible timing if you are trying to trade the guy. Vieira was rested . He couldn't have done much worse then Shields for the 1.2 innings too long he was left in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Guys I regret to inform you Fangraphs gives the Sox a 0.0% chance to make the playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I wonder if they'll give Shields the chance to lose 20 games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, Lip Man 1 said: I wonder if they'll give Shields the chance to lose 20 games? that's his vesting option they reworked his contract for the tank year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Guys I regret to inform you Fangraphs gives the Sox a 0.0% chance to make the playoffs. What does FG know they say Cease is a reliever 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: I think Morton will either be an Astro for 1 more year or he will retire. Why would Morton retire? Did I miss something? edit: nevermind, I see you already answered that. Edited August 23, 2018 by ChiSox59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said: Why would Morton retire? Did I miss something? Yes you did, especially if you had just continued reading the thread after the post you quoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Yes you did, especially if you had just continued reading the thread after the post you quoted. You're kind of cranky dude. I apologize I missed it. No need to be a internet tough guy over a simple question (that I edited), especially when I wasn't even talking to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Jose Abreu said: Burr looks solid. I think he can have a long career as an average-slightly above average reliever. A Shawn Kelley kind of career. You based that on 1.1 innings? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: He wouldn't be a horrible option at say $5 million on a one year deal. That’s kind of my thought too. He is a great team player and the young pitchers respect him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, elrockinMT said: You based that on 1.1 innings? No, I based it on his profile, track record, repertoire, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Another good day at the plate for Engel. That last at bat would have been out of most parks. 2 for 4, with a pair of doubles, will do just fine. Ever since he moved closer to the plate, he has been having good at bats. I'm still hoping for him to become an acceptable hitter. He's inching his way toward that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, Lillian said: Another good day at the plate for Engel. That last at bat would have been out of most parks. 2 for 4, with a pair of doubles, will do just fine. Ever since he moved closer to the plate, he has been having good at bats. I'm still hoping for him to become an acceptable hitter. He's inching his way toward that point. For his sake, I hope so too, but a word of caution: Ever since A-ball, Engel has been a constant cycle of radical wing adjustments, hot streaks, followed by ice cold streak, followed by radical swing adjustments, rinse and repeat. Getting too caught up in a hot streak of his will leave us all disappointed, I fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Timmy U said: For his sake, I hope so too, but a word of caution: Ever since A-ball, Engel has been a constant cycle of radical wing adjustments, hot streaks, followed by ice cold streak, followed by radical swing adjustments, rinse and repeat. Getting too caught up in a hot streak of his will leave us all disappointed, I fear. I understand your skepticism. However, on the other hand, these adjustments may simply be part of the learning process. He does seem to be more comfortable, at the plate, doesn't he? His approach appears to be pretty sound now, and he is getting good results. I think, if he can get to the point where he can hit .250 and draw a few walks, he would be a useful piece, until Robert is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 55 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: You're kind of cranky dude. I apologize I missed it. No need to be a internet tough guy over a simple question (that I edited), especially when I wasn't even talking to you. Internet tough guy ? I didn't say much except keep reading. I thought you may have been talking to anyone who was still reading the thread since it was after the game was over that you asked the question. My bad if you are so sensitive . Excuse me for informing you where you could find what you missed. Next time I will let others help you. Edited August 23, 2018 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Tired of people rooting for losses. Not very witty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 1 hour ago, pcq said: Tired of people rooting for losses. Not very witty. Don't like it either but that's the reality of things so you try to find whatever silver linings you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Lip Man 1 said: Don't like it either but that's the reality of things so you try to find whatever silver linings you can. I decided to follow the farm system this season. We are seeing some silver linings and hope to see more in the future. I've become a big fan of the Dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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