southsider2k5 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Definitely would love to see Giolito go 7-8, and Lopez go 6 on Saturday and win both. If they do that, McRae and Flores take Sunday’s game as long as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) There's no "there there" with him. His fastball is flat and he has zero command on it. His breaking ball is essentially a show me pitch. His changeup? Ha, there are high school pitchers with better changeups. While the White Sox have holistically done a helluva job rebuilding they continue to have a weak spot when it comes to over holding failed players. Reylo simply is not a MLB pitcher at the moment. Maybe a miracle happens and he becomes one on Saturday but wish in one hand and shit in the other and see what fills up first. It's fine to trot out guys like Reylo and Covey when you aren't contending but not anymore. I guess this is why Gio pitched the other night? Or not? Like, what was the point of that move relative to this one? I'm honestly curious. I figured they were trying to get him stretched out a bit so he could start Saturday and go 3-5 innings. Just puzzling moves. I guess after Reylo inevitably runs into trouble in the first 4 innings, Gio will be called on to try and mop up. Edited September 11, 2020 by chitownsportsfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Poor scared little boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 He might be a bullpen guy. If he had better command he could have a role. I actually like most of our pitchers. I don't see Rey is a key member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, hi8is said: Poor scared little boy. I've been as harsh on him as anybody and his mental state is obviously not great but if I was going up there with his stuff I'd look scared too. It's not simply that he's a headcase with talent -- there's no talent. Pitcher true talent level changes rapidly in today's training environments. If you don't put in the work in the pitching labs in the offseason, or even if you do but aren't able to harness the instruction and take it to gameday, you're not gonna survive. His true talent right now is AAAA guy. He should probably just have been waived and traded for a PTBNL or cash before he gets non tendered and is lost for nothing this offseason. He's not even going to be worth the 1.5-2 million he'll get in arb. Edited September 11, 2020 by chitownsportsfan 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: I've been as harsh on him as anybody and his mental state is obviously not great but if I was going up there with his stuff I'd look scared too. It's not simply that he's a headcase with talent -- there's no talent. Pitcher true talent level changes rapidly in today's training environments. If you don't put in the work in the pitching labs in the offseason, or even if you do but aren't able to harness the instruction and take it to gameday, you're not gonna survive. His true talent right now is AAAA guy. He should probably just have been waived and traded for a PTBNL or cash before he gets non tendered and is lost for nothing this offseason. He's not even going to be worth the 1.5-2 million he'll get in arb. Or he certainly looks like he’s about to poop the bed and cry with every pitch for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: I've been as harsh on him as anybody and his mental state is obviously not great but if I was going up there with his stuff I'd look scared too. It's not simply that he's a headcase with talent -- there's no talent. Pitcher true talent level changes rapidly in today's training environments. If you don't put in the work in the pitching labs in the offseason, or even if you do but aren't able to harness the instruction and take it to gameday, you're not gonna survive. His true talent right now is AAAA guy. He should probably just have been waived and traded for a PTBNL or cash before he gets non tendered and is lost for nothing this offseason. He's not even going to be worth the 1.5-2 million he'll get in arb. I disagree that he was no talent. He showed pretty good in 2018. The talent is there however he has trouble harnessing it and can't control it. He is not the only pitcher in history to have talent but just can't get it together. Nor is he the only athlete that this has happened to. Just look to Soldier Field. Trubiskey has all the talent in the world. Unfortunately, on game day he just can't put it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, ptatc said: I disagree that he was no talent. He showed pretty good in 2018. The talent is there however he has trouble harnessing it and can't control it. He is not the only pitcher in history to have talent but just can't get it together. Nor is he the only athlete that this has happened to. Just look to Soldier Field. Trubiskey has all the talent in the world. Unfortunately, on game day he just can't put it together. My only remaining hope for Lopez is that he can become an asset out of the pen by going back to max velo / effort. I was absolutely on his side from 2017 - 2019 but this has been a complete poop show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Would be nice to attempt to win the Division, but I understand the thought process of giving Reynaldo more opportunities vs. having a slightly higher win probability by going with Gonzalez to start. If this was a playoff game, I'd be spewing expletives, but it isn't, and Gio is a better option following an opener than vice versa, so it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: Would be nice to attempt to win the Division, but I understand the thought process of giving Reynaldo more opportunities vs. having a slightly higher win probability by going with Gonzalez to start. If this was a playoff game, I'd be spewing expletives, but it isn't, and Gio is a better option following an opener than vice versa, so it makes sense. It is obvious they didn't really WANT to give him another chance this year, they just didn't have any other options. With Gio being only good for a few innings, Rodon still not being back, Dallas getting an extra start off, etc, there just isn't much left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 57 minutes ago, hi8is said: Or he certainly looks like he’s about to poop the bed and cry with every pitch for a reason. And...he takes forever to do it. He needs to pick up the tempo and try going after the hitter. When you have nothing to lose...try doing something different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 He's about 3 bad outings away from being released outright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chw42 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Lopez looked alright last time out against Detroit. He's really only struggled against the Twins (which one of our starters doesn't?). Although if he's trash again this time around, his time with the team is probably over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 http://nooooooooooooooo.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoUEvenShift Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I'm putting big money on ReyLo tomorrow. I accept all the hate i'm gonna get here. It's not logic it's gut.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, DoUEvenShift said: I'm putting big money on ReyLo tomorrow. I accept all the hate i'm gonna get here. It's not logic it's gut.. I agree. He’s going to have a good game tomorrow. I just have that feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 46 minutes ago, DoUEvenShift said: I'm putting big money on ReyLo tomorrow. I accept all the hate i'm gonna get here. It's not logic it's gut.. Hi Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominikk85 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 It is not great to trot him out there but currently the sox have no alternative. Rodon is toast too and then you have Keuchel, giolito, cease, dunning and gonzalez/reylo Sure you could do a bullpen game and that might give the sox a better chance to win but the pen already was taxed a lot and needs to be fresh for the post season. Better lose a game than sinking the pen. If the sox didn't want him to pitch this year they would have needed to trade for a starter. But now they simply need to roll with what they have and hope for the best. Next year you might need an upgrade (hopefully kopech is that) but this year those guys are what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokena94 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 IF the forecast is accurate, tonight could be a rain out. That could be beneficial for the Sox, with a 7 inning DH tomorrow, and only having to cover 14 innings on the mound. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkness99 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Mokena94 said: IF the forecast is accurate, tonight could be a rain out. That could be beneficial for the Sox, with a 7 inning DH tomorrow, and only having to cover 14 innings on the mound. looking at the radar... it looks like the rain may be gone by tonight... but looks like lots of rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 “Hopefully it’s an efficient outing for him, whatever it is that he gives us,” manager Rick Renteria said Friday. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Mokena94 said: IF the forecast is accurate, tonight could be a rain out. That could be beneficial for the Sox, with a 7 inning DH tomorrow, and only having to cover 14 innings on the mound. 2 hours ago, harkness99 said: looking at the radar... it looks like the rain may be gone by tonight... but looks like lots of rain Rain should be gone by around 4. I highly doubt it gets postponed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 3 hours ago, harkness99 said: looking at the radar... it looks like the rain may be gone by tonight... but looks like lots of rain Did you just implicitly question whether or not Roger Bossard’s field will drain on time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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