Two-Gun Pete Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Kyyle23 said: This actually doesn't really make sense if it's supposed to be an indictment. Hendriks was far and away the best guy available unless you wanted to run it up the hill again with Colome. He needs to pitch better but also not run bases when he could be talking about the next group of players he will be facing with his pitching coach in the dugout I can think of 55 million reasons, over 486 games why a 32 year old who was ridden like a rented mule shouldn't have been this team's most expensive acquisition this offseason. His value was inflated, by insane usage patterns that included Hendriks pitching in 75 games in 2019, for the purposes of a pump-and-dump. What's worse, is if this is supposed to be what Hendriks is NOW, how much shittier will he be at age 33 or 34, when Father Time just curb-stomps him? [Just think: An $18 MILLION future middle reliever can keep this org from landing a SP to replace Lynn or Rodon next offseason.] OTOH, I can think of 6.25 million reasons, over a mere 162 games, why Colome would have been the superior FIT for this roster. [Given the self-imposed financial constraints.] There are/were other reasons why Colome would have fit better, if you count up all the closers-in-waiting that populate the MLB roster, and in MiLB for this org. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, pcq said: So many experts in one town. I would suggest the bench coach is the one to advise on rules. This isn’t rocket appliances we’re talking about here. Even a dope like Lasorda could manage an mlb team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 The biggest takeaway though is our staring pitching was great in Cincy against a very good offensive team. We have 5 very capable starters right now. I hope the FO has the foresight to realize this is a very good roster w one major hole in the corner outfield that needs to be addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Balta1701 said: Apparently LaRussa tersely told his staff he was doing exactly what he wanted at some point in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, Big Hurtin said: I'm praying this version of Tony emerges very soon, hopefully after he passes John McGraw in June. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankchifan Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Hope that Robert was doing right stretching before games, as this is the main prevention of hip flexor strains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Balta1701 said: Apparently LaRussa tersely told his staff he was doing exactly what he wanted at some point in there. Where is this info coming from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, poppysox said: Where is this info coming from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 29 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: TLR needs to change ASAP or Hahn needs to speak to him. That is the definition of losing your clubhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Indians just took the lead on the Royals, 5-4 in the top of the 9th. Would be four consecutive losses for KC, and pretty sure that would be a three-way tie at the top of the division, at three games over .500. Twins will likely lose to the Rangers again and be -7 and 5 games back, which doesn't sound THAT bad considering all the various problems every team in the division is handicapped with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 5 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: Is there any video available of TLR postgame comments? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 8 hours ago, turnin' two said: I get the feeling we aren't winning a game in extras all year. They just don't execute well. They have played like complete and utter garbage in extras every chance they have had. I was hoping the hiring of a Hall of Famer would take away the "strangeness" of the Sox. You just knew after winning 9-0, the Sox would not score today. They coulda played all day and night and were not going to score. It's insane how that happens in baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 9 hours ago, fathom said: Not sure if Tony knows the rules, but I don’t think you need the pitcher running at 2nd here. 9 hours ago, fathom said: There’s some rule though it doesn’t have to be the last out necessarily 9 hours ago, fathom said: I’m also pretty certain Abreu could have been allowed to run instead of Hendriks. @fathom knew the rule, but the Hall Of Shame manager never heard of it. I'd rather have fathom manage the Sox instead of LaRussa, but I'd hate to lose him as a poster here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 minute ago, South Side Fireworks Man said: @fathom knew the rule, but the Hall Of Shame manager never heard of it. I'd rather have fathom manage the Sox instead of LaRussa, but I'd hate to lose him as a poster here. Appreciate it, but then I wouldn’t want people hoping I don’t wake up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Just now, fathom said: Appreciate it, but then I wouldn’t want people hoping I don’t wake up Don't worry, we would report them to the FBI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 29 minutes ago, South Side Fireworks Man said: @fathom knew the rule, but the Hall Of Shame manager never heard of it. I'd rather have fathom manage the Sox instead of LaRussa, but I'd hate to lose him as a poster here. fathom is the man. The guy is the absolute king of one liners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 5 hours ago, ron883 said: fathom is the man. The guy is the absolute king of one liners. Dick Allen is pretty good, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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