WBWSF Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Alex Colome has been a very good relief pitcher for the White Sox the past 2 years. He's a free agent after this year, I wonder if the White Sox are going to resign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital G Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I'm guessing no as they look to move someone that stands out into the role. Save that $ for SP and RF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I don't think people appreciate how good he has been for us because it can sometimes be a roller coaster while he is in there. Does anybody know our record when entering the 9th inning with a lead since the beginning of the 2019 season? I'm fairly sure we have only lost 1 game out of about 70-75 chances. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 He's been better than we think because he almost always makes it interesting (in a bad way). But, he doesn't blow many saves and maintains his composure out there. He does give the Sox the best chance to win when they're leading right now. That being said, I don't see them spending a lot to keep him since there are some young arms that could be developed into closers. If, however, he can be had cheap, maybe we'll see him for another season or two. I suspect another team to pay him more, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdiego Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Colome has been an underrated beast for us. He is a gamer and is there when we need him. Now, when our Rickster puts him in during a non-save situation is when it can get interesting. But I put that on Ricky with not always putting his players in the best position to succeed. I’m definitely leaning towards resigning him. But how he performs in the playoffs will be critical and have a large bearing on that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 So far this has been the best year of Colome's career, but it will be his last year with the White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 This board HATES Colome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 On one hand he has the composure to close out games because he doesn't shit the bed when someone gets on base and he controls damages and doesn't allow too many big innings. On the other hand he's been pretty lucky as a White Sox (and for his career for that matter). The expected stats (xwOBA, xERA) isn't favorable because balls are hit hard against him, but not hard enough to allow too many homeruns. Maybe one of these years it would catch up on him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I think some people (myself included) expected things to go poorly with Colome because the advanced stats really haven’t looked good for him for a while now. There was/is a lot of “luck” involved. But a lot like TA and his BABIP, sometimes you just have to shrug your shoulders and be happy with the results rather than question why. Perfect example of advanced stats not always telling the whole story. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 41 minutes ago, thxfrthmmrs said: On one hand he has the composure to close out games because he doesn't shit the bed when someone gets on base and he controls damages and doesn't allow too many big innings. On the other hand he's been pretty lucky as a White Sox (and for his career for that matter). The expected stats (xwOBA, xERA) isn't favorable because balls are hit hard against him, but not hard enough to allow too many homeruns. Maybe one of these years it would catch up on him. If it lasts for a period of years, it is no longer luck, and there is another factor that is making this possible. Think of Mark Buehrle and his fielding helping his stats go WAY past his advanced stats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asindc Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 51 minutes ago, thxfrthmmrs said: On one hand he has the composure to close out games because he doesn't shit the bed when someone gets on base and he controls damages and doesn't allow too many big innings. On the other hand he's been pretty lucky as a White Sox (and for his career for that matter). The expected stats (xwOBA, xERA) isn't favorable because balls are hit hard against him, but not hard enough to allow too many homeruns. Maybe one of these years it would catch up on him. If he has been doing this for his entire career, maybe luck doesn’t have much to do with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I love his lack of giving up the long ball and his composure on the mound when things are not going great, albeit often due to him putting himself into a jam. Take the game with the ball going through Grandal's legs...Alex held it to a tie game when I believe it was 2nd and 3rd with no outs. That's why I like to call him Alex "never a doubt" Colome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaDoc Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 In the Earl Weaver Baltimore Orioles days, they had a reliever named Don Stanhouse. He was nicknamed "Full pack" because Weaver would go into the tunnel and smoke an entire pack before his inning was over. Thats how Alex makes me feel, just glad I don't smoke! Hmmmmm Alex "six pack" Colome......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Buehrle>Wood said: This board HATES Colome I like him, not too many closers out there that don't make it nerve-wracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeaseAndExist Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 He might be back, but I can't see the Sox matching his current salary to keep him. There's going to be a glut of bullpen arms on the market so I wouldn't rule out Hahn bringing him back on a team friendly deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaDoc Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I wonder with the way he has outperformed projections for years that when he loses something it may get ugly really quick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 As young as our current bullpen is outside of Colome, a veteran with closing experience next offseason wouldn't be a bad thing to pay fair price for, even if you are hoping to move one of the other guys into that spot eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 7 hours ago, SoxBlanco said: I don't think people appreciate how good he has been for us because it can sometimes be a roller coaster while he is in there. Does anybody know our record when entering the 9th inning with a lead since the beginning of the 2019 season? I'm fairly sure we have only lost 1 game out of about 70-75 chances. I appreciate the spirit of your post. He seems to take me on a nightly emotional adventure...but in the end, he has gotten the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtom Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Ricky just needs to make sure he only pitches in a save situation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 17 hours ago, BigHurt3515 said: I like him, not too many closers out there that don't make it nerve-wracking. The advanced stat nerds hate Colome but his save percentage with the Sox has been great and that’s what I care about most from a closer. Pretty sure most people would consider Josh Hader the top closer in MLB right now. Josh has 8 blown saves in 53 opportunities since the start of last season. Colome has just 4 blown saves in 41 opportunities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 The flip side of Sox success this year is the need to hold onto both Colome and McCan at trade deadline. Either/both of whom would have brought back quality assets. The good news is they can both be resigned and, at least in the case of McCann, should be resigned (this man's opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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