ChiSoxFanMike Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 It’s not a good sign when one of the big free agent signings is saying this 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Parque Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Just now, fathom said: Vaughn and Madrigal are going to help a lot Particularly Vaughn. At this point, I’m not averse to letting Collins DH against RHP. I get it, he has no hits and his hit tool is well below average right now, but maybe he gets into a rhythm, takes pitches, works a few walks, gets something different going. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Amazed by the Keuchel comments. He went off, which is great to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 DBTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 22 minutes ago, Butter Parque said: Particularly Vaughn. At this point, I’m not averse to letting Collins DH against RHP. I get it, he has no hits and his hit tool is well below average right now, but maybe he gets into a rhythm, takes pitches, works a few walks, gets something different going. I think the issue is the offense is struggling so McCann needs to play with the bat he has been showing. That pushes Grandal to DH so Collin's chances may be limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Good for Keuchel. He knows what winning teams look like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I love Dallas Keuchel. Buying his jersey. This team has lacked THIS type of leadership for awhile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, SoxAce said: I can't believe they ruled Eloy's hit an error. That's got to be changed. The guy leapt high and ultimately couldn't hang on. That can't be an error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusguyman Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tony said: More Dallas. Needs to be said... Preach Dallas. The role players - Medick, Leury, Engle, these are the ones who have been taking professional at bats. The stars right now look like they bought into the hype and think they can just hit first pitch home runs every at bat. How did Ricky go from benching people for not running it out to first to this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Wow, players filling the leadership void. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Just now, gusguyman said: Preach Dallas. The role players - Medick, Leury, Engle, these are the ones who have been taking professional at bats. The stars right now look like they bought into the hype and think they can just hit first pitch home runs every at bat. How did Ricky go from benching people for not running it out to first to this? There’s one player who really did nothing positive today. I do think Grandal (Not the player I referenced) needs to start trying to be a run producer and not a table setter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Is this still the Chicago White Sox??? Great that it's not having to come from either Anderson, Abreu or Grandal. Instantly embracing more of a leadership role. Did seem completely lethargic/going through the motions....no fans doesn't help. I think it was just that huge letdown from getting amped up for Sunday Night ESPN baseball to going back "down to earth" and flying to DET. White Sox seemingly expect to beat big league teams just by showing up and turning in that line-up card. Doesn't work that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, fathom said: There’s one player who really did nothing positive today. I do think Grandal (Not the player I referenced) needs to start trying to be a run producer and not a table setter. It works for some teams, like Carlos Santana taking his walks for the Indians. But yeah, he has the biggest contract in Chicago White Sox history in order to be a plus hitting catcher and run producer. Edited August 11, 2020 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, Tony said: More Dallas. Needs to be said... I wonder who he's talking about? Abreu? Grandal? Moncada? Eloy? Leury? Someone else? 1 minute ago, caulfield12 said: It works for some teams, like Carlos Santana taking his walks for the Indians. But yeah, he has the biggest contract in Chicago White Sox history be to a plus hitting catcher. This is Grandal's game. Quite a few said he would frustrate some people when he was signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Just now, almagest said: I wonder who he's talking about? Abreu? Grandal? Moncada? Eloy? Leury? Someone else? Mazara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 minute ago, fathom said: Mazara Could be. I'd assume more than one player, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 minute ago, almagest said: This is Grandal's game. Quite a few said he would frustrate some people when he was signed. Agreed but he can look to do more damage at times. For example, against a soft tossing sidearm guy tonight, he took a 2-0 fastball right down the plate. I know he’s been getting screwed by the umps, but he’s also taking a ton of strikes earlier in the count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Can Keuchel just be player manager? Honestly. Think of the money you could save Jerry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 A's and the Yankees look like the two best teams in the AL right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tony said: Honestly, my guess is Eloy and Robert aren’t high on Keuchle’s effort list right now. Total guess on my part, but even with the start Robert had, he seems to be a very easy out the last 7-10 days, with some QUICK AB’s that result in K’s. Ha, doesn’t it seem like he’s down 0-2 every at bat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Keuchel was on a team that was caught cheating. He knew about it and chose not to say anything. So now he wants to point fingers at players? OK Look, the team had their nuts busted by Minnesota and Cleveland to begin the season and the Sunday Night ESPN game was a downer. They know they don't have the arms to make a serious run and injuries are piling up with little time left. But I get it, these guys are making millions and need to play hard every day. Edited August 11, 2020 by tray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 This is why I would have liked Mercedes on the roster. He is something of a mascot and player all in one. Keuchel is not the right guy to lead this team and his criticisms might not be accepted well by some of the younger players. Not to worry, Tim Anderson will resume that role tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie’s Cuban Cigar Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Jake Arrieta called out Harper and some of the the Phillies efforts last year in his first season. Didn’t end well for Kapler and probably won’t for Ricky either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusguyman Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, tray said: This is why I would have liked Mercedes on the roster. He is something of a mascot and player all in one. Keuchel is not the right guy to lead this team and his criticisms might not be accepted well by some of the younger players. Not to worry, Tim Anderson will resume that role tomorrow. Why can't Dallas be a leader on this team? When he was signed, literally every single article, and I'm pretty sure Hahn himself, touted his veteran leadership as one of the most important benefits of signing him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Dallas is spot on.......under Ricky we have way too many games like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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