SoxBlanco Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I've never started a game thread before. Ever. I'm starting this one early to make sure it's mine. This is as close to a playoff game as we can get. Giolito vs Bieber...it could actually be a game 1 playoff matchup. After the struggles of late and the brutal loss in extras, this would be a huge game to win. Let's. F***ing. Go. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Good idea starting out early. Put that shitshow behind us and get it done tomorrow. We can still split this series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Honestly, I can’t think of a better poster to bring us out of the shit-hole we’re currently in. We’re winning this fucking game tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Get a god damn win 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I was thinking last night "man, I'd hate to be in that clubhouse right now." Timmy was fired up after his last AB (spiked his bat) and then obviously reacting to Angel's terrible calls. Team looks angry. Hopefully they can channel that into the right kind of anger - on the field, not at themselves. This is the time for guys like Keuchel and Abreu to be leaders in that clubhouse and get people in the right headspace to compete. Let's show it tonight, boys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Keuchel needs to call them all out again.. I wish Abreu was more vocal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox1917 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Need to do something to get the cubanos (minus jose) going. They are really struggling right now and unless they get it going it will be a quick first series in the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I don’t think the team has looked lifeless. Last night’s game should have been a W after the nice extra inning hitting—the ending was like a weird perfect storm. The first loss to the reds was a rookie who had never been above a-ball getting (predictably) lit up. A little adversity will be good for these guys. Just keep playing hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Roberts struggles are really worrisome, not because they aren't expected, but because we are heading into the actual games that matter (playoffs). Renteria's management of the bullpen and negligence in making switches in the line up (Mazara / Edwin / moving Yoan down or switching things up) is problematic. Yoan completely shitting the bed. But other than that, things seem pretty good to me. I'm really worried about Yoan/Roberts.... but I don't think this past week of games is an indictation of what this team will do in the playoffs -- I think it's a bad stretch that they will work out of as a team. Roberts tho seems to have hit his rookie wall and Yoan isn't the same player from last year, combine that with the black holes of Edwin/Mazara and this elite offense starts to look pretty mediocre. Tonight's game will be a lot of fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWINFan Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 If he is going to be considered the ace, Giolito needs to bring it tonight. Shut the Indians down. If they have to win 2-1, 3-2, fine. It's time to play like a post-season team. I don't care who is on the mound for the other guys. They're going to face tough pitching in the playoffs. I had hoped the Cubs series would be meaningless. That isn't the case now. I know that all teams have slumps, but a first place team should not get swept in a four-game series. It is time for Giolito to put an end this shit. This has been an exciting season. Don't end it like the 1969 Cubs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, NWINFan said: If he is going to be considered the ace, Giolito needs to bring it tonight. Shut the Indians down. If they have to win 2-1, 3-2, fine. It's time to play like a post-season team. I don't care who is on the mound for the other guys. They're going to face tough pitching in the playoffs. I had hoped the Cubs series would be meaningless. That isn't the case now. I know that all teams have slumps, but a first place team should not get swept in a four-game series. It is time for Giolito to put an end this shit. This has been an exciting season. Don't end it like the 1969 Cubs. Agreed 100% -- can't be afraid of good pitching. Gio has to pitch like a #1 if we are going to view him as our Ace for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palehose1 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I don't thinks its a lack of caring, I think a lot of guys are pressing like Robert, EE and TA. Even though its "Justin" Bieber on the mound for Cleveland I truly believe we will win tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 bold prediction, baseball is weird Sox win 8-2 everyone in the line up gets a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusguyman Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, beautox said: bold prediction, baseball is weird Sox win 8-2 everyone in the line up gets a hit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: Keuchel needs to call them all out again.. I wish Abreu was more vocal I said after the Minnesota series that these last 10 games would tell us a lot about our Sox. The pitching we were facing was gonna be real tough. So far we are 1 and 4 and get Cy Young tonight. DK speaking up won't help because it is not an effort issue. Many of our guys are young and still finding their way. We have EE and Mazara who have been bad all year. This roster is still flawed but with a few additions, it can become a complete team that is slump proof. That starts with great pitching. We have to be able to rely on 3 starters, if not 4 going 6 or 7 innings most nights if we want to hoist that trophy. This takes a lot of pressure off of your offense and bullpen. We also need a good RF to balance our attack and to bring in a good utility man to occasionally replace slumping players and to give guys adequate rest. Lastly, we need RR to step his game up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: I said after the Minnesota series that these last 10 games would tell us a lot about our Sox. The pitching we were facing was gonna be real tough. So far we are 1 and 4 and get Cy Young tonight. DK speaking up won't help because it is not an effort issue. Many of our guys are young and still finding their way. We have EE and Mazara who have been bad all year. This roster is still flawed but with a few additions, it can become a complete team that is slump proof. That starts with great pitching. We have to be able to rely on 3 starters, if not 4 going 6 or 7 innings most nights if we want to hoist that trophy. This takes a lot of pressure off of your offense and bullpen. We also need a good RF to balance our attack and to bring in a good utility man to occasionally replace slumping players and to give guys adequate rest. Lastly, we need RR to step his game up. I wholeheartedly agree with all of us. As it sits now, the Sox are still probably a year away from being a legit World Series contender. There have been a lot of good things to come out of this season but this is still a very young team. Hopefully the right pieces will be added this offseason to make this team more well rounded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I had a thought that Robert has been hurt for a while. I found it odd he was rested that one evening after they had 2 off days in 4 days. Hand issues again? Would explain his terrible contact in September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyLawRules Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Really hoping Engel takes a hold of RF with a few hits today and his normal, stellar defense. Don't want to give Ricky any reason to go back to Mazara. #NoMasNomar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Like the lineup! Parrot went two for three yesterday. Mazara out. Would lie to hear which relievers are not available. Have to assume Foster, with Colome questionable baring an injury update. Have to also assume Grandal is PH / Emergency only beyond a further update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 If you replace EE with Grandal, I honestly believe this will be the lineup (order might be different with Grandal) for game 1 of the playoffs. I know people think RR will keep playing Mazara, but I think Engel gets the start in game 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Lets just keep putting a black hole in the middle of the lineup and pretend that its gonna work this time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Dravot Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, SouthWallace said: Lets just keep putting a black hole in the middle of the lineup and pretend that its gonna work this time... To be fair, Edwin played well yesterday. Also, I’m assuming Grandal might still not be 100%, even though he got that desperado AB late last night. Edited September 23, 2020 by Dallas Kong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 They need to blow Biebs up early and get him outta there. This game needs to be a beat down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dallas Kong said: To be fair, Edwin played well yesterday. Also, I’m assuming Grandal might still not be 100%, even though he got that desperado AB late last night. Grandal probably isn't 100%, but EE doesn't have to bat 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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