poppysox Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 This would be a great day to win two and get back to .500 and start the push to the Central Division title. Been playing much better lately with improved lineup as we discover McCann is an offensive force along with Abreu, Moncada, Anderson, etc. With Robert, Cease & Madrigal available when needed … we just need to stay close to Minnesota and Cleveland for the next couple of months. The corner has been turned I think. I know this is optimistic but that's the point. Looking forward to each game instead of giving up is what I choose. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 The Sox were 8-19 on May 1st last year. Seeing a bit of improvement is definitely encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 The offense is there. The back end of the bullpen looks great. What will we get from our starting pitching the rest of the way? If that was anywhere close to the real Lopez on Sunday, I share in your enthusiasm about this season a lot more. In my humble opinion though, no matter what is happening this is not the year to trade away prospects to try to "go for it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 This team is exciting, that's for sure. I forgot how bad they were at the beginning of the tear last year...8-19 is bad. I still don't think, however, that they can compete for the division yet. Half of the offense looks really good, a few others look okay, and a few look awful. Back end of the bullpen looks awesome. Starting pitching will be the biggest hurdle to conquer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisox378 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 44 minutes ago, poppysox said: Looking forward to each game instead of giving up is what I choose. Les do this! Go Sox! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) When I read the title to this thread, this was all I could think about. Edited May 1, 2019 by Sleepy Harold 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 If Eloy comes back in 2-4 weeks with Robert and we are within striking distance of .500, then a wild card play-off bid would not be entirely out of the question. OT: The real Baltimore Orioles arrived on my lot and in the Chicago area today. Cut some oranges in half and put them outside and some grape jelly. Then watch the Sox win two today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, wegner said: The offense is there. The back end of the bullpen looks great. What will we get from our starting pitching the rest of the way? If that was anywhere close to the real Lopez on Sunday, I share in your enthusiasm about this season a lot more. In my humble opinion though, no matter what is happening this is not the year to trade away prospects to try to "go for it" I agree! Not at all encouraging "go for it". Just observing the natural order of things is on the rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 59 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: When I read the title to this thread, this was all I could think about. The phrase “a new start” will forever be corrupted in our minds thanks to that show. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Jose Abreu said: The phrase “a new start” will forever be corrupted in our minds thanks to that show. 100%, but I'm not mad about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 31 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: The phrase “a new start” will forever be corrupted in our minds thanks to that show. 30 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: 100%, but I'm not mad about it. It's a world I want to live in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jose Abreu said: The phrase “a new start” will forever be corrupted in our minds thanks to that show. For my money, the best sitcom ever made. And Tobias it's best character. Edited May 1, 2019 by mqr 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, mqr said: For my money, the best sitcom ever made. And Tobias it's best character. There's always money in the banana stand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, mqr said: For my money, the best sitcom ever made. And Tobias it's best character. Strongly agree. Tobias, Gob, and Buster are masterpieces (not so much in Season 5 but 1-3 at least were awesome). I'm sure @Steve9347 is with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 6:40 AM, Sleepy Harold said: When I read the title to this thread, this was all I could think about. Hey look at that someone took a pic of my license plate. uh OH someone stole my registration stickers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 7:40 AM, Jose Abreu said: The phrase “a new start” will forever be corrupted in our minds thanks to that show. I thought it was Anus Tart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDog847 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 8:41 AM, tray said: If Eloy comes back in 2-4 weeks with Robert and we are within striking distance of .500, then a wild card play-off bid would not be entirely out of the question. OT: The real Baltimore Orioles arrived on my lot and in the Chicago area today. Cut some oranges in half and put them outside and some grape jelly. Then watch the Sox win two today. Is this comment serious? The only thing the Sox are playing for this year and likely next year as well is a top 5 draft pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 minute ago, OneDog847 said: Is this comment serious? The only thing the Sox are playing for this year and likely next year as well is a top 5 draft pick. 2 games under .500 and in third place. I am not giving up on the season yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDog847 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, tray said: 2 games under .500 and in third place. I am not giving up on the season yet. Good for you man. The Sox aren't even trying to compete this year though. They need another top 3 pick a lot more than they need 72 victories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 15 hours ago, OneDog847 said: Good for you man. The Sox aren't even trying to compete this year though. They need another top 3 pick a lot more than they need 72 victories. I don't think the boys got the memo. This team has a lot of good things happening lately. The play of Banuelos and McCann have me thinking very positive thoughts. These are the kind of players (unexpected) that change a clubs fortunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.