ron883 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I think it is time to end the Dylan Covey Experiment this offseason. Aside from some early starts this year, the dude has been hot garbage. Im not sure he is even good enough to be a reliever. Does he get a shot next year or is it ova? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Hot FiRe said: I think it is time to end the Dylan Covey Experiment this offseason. Aside from some early starts this year, the dude has been hot garbage. Im not sure he is even good enough to be a reliever. Does he get a shot next year or is it ova? With Kopech out, I think he is almost a shoe-in to at least start the season as a starter. If it doesn't pan out he probably goes to the pen as a long reliever and spot starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaDoc Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Split G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR SB CS BB SO SO/W BA OBP SLG OPS TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB ROE BAbip tOPS+ sOPS+ 1st PA in G, as SP 18 162 142 17 30 2 0 5 0 0 18 31 1.72 .211 .300 .331 .631 47 4 0 2 0 0 4 .236 68 82 1st PA in G, as RP 6 42 40 2 9 0 0 1 0 0 2 7 3.50 .225 .262 .300 .562 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 49 5 Stats per baseball reference.com To me it clearly indicates he has a role on the team. He needs to be the long reliever. I looked and a six game sample size is obviously small but when you add in first time thru the order as a reliever, I think it is a lot more valid. OPS for second time jumps to .864 as starter and .750 relieving. He looks like a guy who can go two or three innings and be very useful. We may need two longer reliever types depending how we fill 4-5 starter roles. I agree with you he should not start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Who really knows what he is, but at this point, there really is little reason to cut bait. Next year will be big for him. He is either a decent piece moving forward or Hector Noesi. Korea bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 He along with a number of other guys on the 40 man roster need to be sent as far away from the organization as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Lip Man 1 said: He along with a number of other guys on the 40 man roster need to be sent as far away from the organization as possible. I would give them 1 more year. It's not until 2020 that many of the prospect will need room in the MLB. Until then, why spend the money on someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaDoc Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 So I will repeat, he looks like he will work in relief. For those that don't like wadding thru the numbers I found above, the results against him are very much like him pitching to Adam Engel for every at bat. So one time thru lineup would be like pitching to Engel nine times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 As of now Rodon, Lopez and Giolito are penciled into the rotation for next season. Regardless of the results so far the Sox just might need Covey next year as a starter. Let him start and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Dylan Covey works fine in the pen and can cover two innings. They will need to acquire a quality SP and several guys from Charlotte will also get a shot at starting. Stephens Adams and maybe even a Danish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 He's cheap next year, so keep him until someone bounces him out. But at least The Dylan Covey Experiment would make a great 70s prog rock band name. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 22 hours ago, Scoots said: With Kopech out, I think he is almost a shoe-in to at least start the season as a starter. If it doesn't pan out he probably goes to the pen as a long reliever and spot starter. This is the post I agree with most so far. With Kopech out next year and Shields a FA, I don't see us signing 2 starters next year. I also don't see guys like Guerrero or Stephens beating Covey out. As of today, I think Covey is in. Who knows maybe he can rediscover what made him great in the first half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 pull the plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, zisk said: pull the plug. Nah. He'll be back, and probably will start the season in the rotation and place hold until he proves again he's not good or a minor leaguer takes his spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 9/16/2018 at 11:38 AM, flavum said: Nah. He'll be back, and probably will start the season in the rotation and place hold until he proves again he's not good or a minor leaguer takes his spot. Possibly, but Adams/Stephens/Guerrero should compete with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba phillips Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Covey has failed miserably as a starter. Although he was excellent in his first 4-5 starts, he has been a disaster in almost every start since then. He has had success as a reliever, but you can't keep him in there for more than 1-2 innings. After that, he reverts back to Starter Mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Extended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Covey gave up one out in the air tonight, and that was a foul pop behind home plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Covey is our new ace. Now to pick some other starters to fill out the rotation for 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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