ShoeLessRob Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Over/under 10+ runs today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Call em up! Our new infield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Just now, ShoeLessRob said: Over/under 10+ runs today? Under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYoIsMyHero Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 So is Ober the opener and Pineda taking over when he gets tossed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Hmmmm. 6 foot 9 260 man recalled to be the sacrificial lamb? He definitely cuts an imposing figure on the mound, standing 6’9″ tall and weighing 260 pounds. With that size, one would imagine that he would have a fastball to match. Instead, Ober’s fastball sits in the mid 80s, relying on his deceptive over the top delivery which creates a difficult angle for hitters. Despite that lack of velocity, he generates plenty of swings and misses at the top of the zone, likely due to his delivery and size. https://calltothepen.com/2020/02/10/minnesota-twins-bailey-ober-a-prospect-to-watch-in-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Good, document all the reasons to suspend their entire team the rest of the season. Premeditated changes in order to bean the opposition should be a death penalty level offense, no? I'm only half kidding. There is no way this is actually their plan, right? He better hope to god his command is on point if it's not their plan lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirdog Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Hmmmm. 6 foot 9 260 man recalled to be the sacrificial lamb? Yep, that means its guaranteed Jake Lamb batting lead-off today against the soft-tossing giant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 I'll own it if I'm wrong but I think sox fans are way in their own heads about this and there will be no retaliation and this guy was brought up because he's dominated the minors and they had a reason to do it today for unrelated reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 minute ago, bmags said: I'll own it if I'm wrong but I think sox fans are way in their own heads about this and there will be no retaliation and this guy was brought up because he's dominated the minors and they had a reason to do it today for unrelated reasons. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, bmags said: I'll own it if I'm wrong but I think sox fans are way in their own heads about this and there will be no retaliation and this guy was brought up because he's dominated the minors and they had a reason to do it today for unrelated reasons. I agree. If you retaliate for showing up the position player you had pitching, you should seek counseling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I can't believe a pitcher would go head hunting after watching the Kevin Pillar replay from last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, bmags said: I'll own it if I'm wrong but I think sox fans are way in their own heads about this and there will be no retaliation and this guy was brought up because he's dominated the minors and they had a reason to do it today for unrelated reasons. Agreed. This is all getting way too cloak-and-dagger. Not to mention the fact that if he goes out there and beans him right off the bat immediately after being called up that would just be waaayyyy too obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 If Lamb doesn't start hitting and Burger keeps raking, do you think the Sox would DFA Lamb and bring up Jake? I was just imagining an outfield of Burger, Hamilton and Vaughn...and how crazy that would be. Tony likes to experiment with the players/line-ups and would probably try it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Mlb.com saying its a health related scratch with Pineda, just not a pitching related ailment. Guessing a covid scare or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Buehrle>Wood said: Mlb.com saying its a health related scratch with Pineda, just not a pitching related ailment. Guessing a covid scare or something Sox Fans: PERHAPS IT WAS THE MENTAL HEALTH ANGUISH OF BEING ASKED TO THROW A BASEBALL AT A WHITE SOX PLAYERS HEAD 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said: Mlb.com saying its a health related scratch with Pineda, just not a pitching related ailment. Guessing a covid scare or something Hasn't he had heart problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Just now, mqr said: Hasn't he had heart problems? probably gout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, tray said: If Lamb doesn't start hitting and Burger keeps raking, do you think the Sox would DFA Lamb and bring up Jake? I was just imagining an outfield of Burger, Hamilton and Vaughn...and how crazy that would be. Tony likes to experiment with the players/line-ups and would probably try it. No I don't think so. When Lamb is dfa'd it will be because Engel is coming off the IL. Edited May 18, 2021 by manbearpuig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I, for one, am very happy not having to labor through a Pineda start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, tray said: If Lamb doesn't start hitting and Burger keeps raking, do you think the Sox would DFA Lamb and bring up Jake? I was just imagining an outfield of Burger, Hamilton and Vaughn...and how crazy that would be. Tony likes to experiment with the players/line-ups and would probably try it. I think Sheets would be the first dude up for a corner OF position, Burger for corner IF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I don't think playing beanball against Lance Lynn, Michael Kopech and Crochet is a good idea for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, mqr said: Hasn't he had heart problems? Pine tar poisoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Tonight could be a real blood bath with Steve Stone leading the charge. Twitter warriors only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, 35thstreetswarm said: Agreed. This is all getting way too cloak-and-dagger. Not to mention the fact that if he goes out there and beans him right off the bat immediately after being called up that would just be waaayyyy too obvious. Inclined to agree but doesn't that make it awfully risky for the Twins because of the possiblity the new guy accidentally lets a pitch get away from him especially given his nerves coming in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Could also be a way to bump the lefty tomorrow?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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