Dominikk85 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 31 minutes ago, ChiSox1917 said: Why does dunning need an opener? He doesn't need one but while he has good command his stuff is not super overpowering so I would like an opener taking care of the first 4-5 guys the first time through. Doesn't need that against Detroit and KC but could help against a playoff offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox1917 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, Dominikk85 said: He doesn't need one but while he has good command his stuff is not super overpowering so I would like an opener taking care of the first 4-5 guys the first time through. Doesn't need that against Detroit and KC but could help against a playoff offense. this is a weird argument. Do we need an opener for keuchel now too? Dunning has more “overpowering” stuff than keuchel does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox1917 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) 33 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: I don't want to see Cease at all in the playoffs. He needs to figure it out because he's been awful all year and has gotten extremely lucky to have an ERA under 5. Same he has actually regressed from last year. He looks like dogshit out there. easily the luckiest pitcher in the league this year Edited September 21, 2020 by ChiSox1917 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoedairy Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Unfortunately you can't start Cease in any game you are trying to win this season 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkness99 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 cease with 7 walks today.. yeah it has to be dunning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkness99 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 or maybe you start cease and see how it looks for a inning or two - then be rdy to bring in dunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 After yesterday, Cease should definitely sit over Dunning. Seven walks will not do it - especially in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chicago White Sox Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: Gross. This organization should be completely embarrassed if they start Cease over Dunning in a game three. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominikk85 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 This should definitely seal that cease is not starting. Make him a reliever for the postseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijames1957 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Not going to matter. It's 2 and done in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 9/24/2020 at 4:16 PM, Chicago White Sox said: Gross. This organization should be completely embarrassed if they start Cease over Dunning in a game three. I think they know he has no clue where it’s going. Probably were holding out hope he’d catch fire against the cubs and parlay that into sone playoff confidence. Ship, please set sail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Jerksticks said: I think they know he has no clue where it’s going. Probably were holding out hope he’d catch fire against the cubs and parlay that into sone playoff confidence. Ship, please set sail. Does any other pitcher in baseball have hitters smacking the ball around the park on 99 MPH as much as Cease ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Will the Sox dare to use Lopez in a 3rd game based on his most recent performances being better than Dunning or Cease ? Do they do a BP game starting Dunning or Cease with extremely short leashes ? Depending on the opponent do you start a RH or LH in game 3 then switch quickly forcing the other team into a non optimal lineup ? For example start Cease, Dunning or Lopez then go to Rodon, Crochet and Bummer against a lineup stacked with LHs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox1917 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) I say just give the ball to crochet and let him see how far he can get on 90 pitches Edited September 27, 2020 by ChiSox1917 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 16 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Will the Sox dare to use Lopez in a 3rd game based on his most recent performances being better than Dunning or Cease ? Do they do a BP game starting Dunning or Cease with extremely short leashes ? Depending on the opponent do you start a RH or LH in game 3 then switch quickly forcing the other team into a non optimal lineup ? For example start Cease, Dunning or Lopez then go to Rodon, Crochet and Bummer against a lineup stacked with LHs. I would like them to have tried letting Foster open a game to let him get a feel for it, but I doubt they would try that for the first time in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 I just don't see how they can risk letting Cease start game 3 after that steaming pile Friday. Long story why but I watched that Friday game on the Cub feed and I think they said coming into that game, the Cubs had hit 17 home runs in all of September. And then Cease gave up how many long balls to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Crochett for 2 to 3 innings to open game 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 I’ll do it for only $5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Won't matter until the Division Series. Enough time to start Giolito and Keuchel again the following week. Still think Cease and Dunning, both on short leashes so likely bullpen games with Lopez on standby. Lopez looked the best in September, would consider depending on the matchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Well nobody has exactly grabbed the bull by the horns have they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourWhatHurts Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 7 hours ago, reiks12 said: Crochett for 2 to 3 innings to open game 3. He has to be available to save the team in Games 1 and 2 just to get to Game 3. Foster is the best choice if you're going to make a guy unavailable in 1 and 2 just to start in Game 3. There really aren't any great answers for Game 3. But I am ready to close the book on Reynaldo's Sox career and leave him off the postseason roster entirely. Dunning probably has to be the guy with (hopefully) Bummer ready to come in very early if he gets into big trouble early again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Carlos Rodon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 6 hours ago, hi8is said: Carlos Rodon? That is my guess on a really short leash. Hopefully he can give 3 to 4 innings. In an elimination game there really are no options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 7 hours ago, hi8is said: Carlos Rodon? I was just about to say this. Give him the hame 3 start and see how the first 3 batters go. After the first, proceed with caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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