gusguyman Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Apparently no one wants the gamethread after yesterday's beatdown. Ye of little faith. I'll guess I can handle the next few days of gamethreads ? Pitching probables are LHP Hard Carl Rodon vs RHP Luis Garcia. Garcia was the Astros 13th ranked prospect last year, but he's having a solid season. He has 63.1 IP across 13 games, 11 of those starts. He has compiled a 2.98 ERA, but it is a half run better than his 3.40 xERA, and a full run better than his 3.83 FIP. He throws a 93 MPH fastball almost 50% of the time, then mixes in 21% cutter, 15% slider, 9% changeup, and 8% curveball. His statcast numbers are solid, but definitely not special. Rodon on the other hand has absolutely been special. He has a 1.89 ERA, a 2.53 xERA, and a 2.42 FIP. His statcast numbers are elite across the board.... except for exit velocity and hard hit%, strangely. It will be interesting to see if that is a problem for him against an Astros team that is in the middle of a massive power surge, with 10 straight games of 2+ home runs, led by Jose Altuve, who has 8 HRs in his last 10 games. Oh, and fuck the Astros, they are dirty dirty cheaters. EDIT - Lineups: Edited June 18, 2021 by gusguyman 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 5:37 PM, gusguyman said: Apparently no one wants the gamethread after yesterday's beatdown. Ye of little faith. I'll guess I can handle the next few days of gamethreads ? Pitching probables are Hard Carl Rodon vs Luis Garcia. Garcia was the Astros 13th ranked prospect last year, but he's having a solid season. He has 63.1 IP across 13 games, 11 of those starts. He has compiled a 2.98 ERA, but it is a have run better than his 3.40 xERA, and a full run better than his 3.83 FIP. He throws a 93 MPH fastball almost 50% of the time, then mixes in 21% cutter, 15% slider, 9% changeup, and 8% curveball. His statcast numbers are solid, but definitely not special. Rodon on the other hand has absolutely been special. He has a 1.89 ERA, a 2.53 xERA, and a 2.42 FIP. His statcast numbers are elite across the board.... except for exit velocity and hard hit%, strangely. It will be interesting to see if that is a problem for him against an Astros team that is in the middle of a massive power surge, with 10 straight games of 2+ home runs, led by Jose Altuve, who has 8 HRs in his last 10 games. Oh, and fuck the Astros, they are dirty dirty cheaters. Expand I had no idea Carlos' exit velocity was that bad. He's just missing bats this year, but when they hit it, it's been hard contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 5:39 PM, chw42 said: I had no idea Carlos' exit velocity was that bad. He's just missing bats this year, but when they hit it, it's been hard contact. Expand Ya, that's super strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Carlo needs to bring his A-game. We are in need to get the bad taste of last night out of our mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chicago White Sox Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 5:37 PM, gusguyman said: Apparently no one wants the gamethread after yesterday's beatdown. Ye of little faith. I'll guess I can handle the next few days of gamethreads ? Pitching probables are LHP Hard Carl Rodon vs RHP Luis Garcia. Garcia was the Astros 13th ranked prospect last year, but he's having a solid season. He has 63.1 IP across 13 games, 11 of those starts. He has compiled a 2.98 ERA, but it is a half run better than his 3.40 xERA, and a full run better than his 3.83 FIP. He throws a 93 MPH fastball almost 50% of the time, then mixes in 21% cutter, 15% slider, 9% changeup, and 8% curveball. His statcast numbers are solid, but definitely not special. Rodon on the other hand has absolutely been special. He has a 1.89 ERA, a 2.53 xERA, and a 2.42 FIP. His statcast numbers are elite across the board.... except for exit velocity and hard hit%, strangely. It will be interesting to see if that is a problem for him against an Astros team that is in the middle of a massive power surge, with 10 straight games of 2+ home runs, led by Jose Altuve, who has 8 HRs in his last 10 games. Oh, and fuck the Astros, they are dirty dirty cheaters. Expand Awesome post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jerry McNertney Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 It looks like the Sox left their smoke and mirrors back in Chicago. Before yesterday's game I said I'd be satisfied with the Sox winning one of this four game series. Winning one would still be okay, getting swept wouldn't. A split of the series would be great, but it's unlikely. With all of the Sox injuries, the Astro's are currently fielding a more talented team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkness99 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 8:14 PM, Jerry McNertney said: It looks like the Sox left their smoke and mirrors back in Chicago. Before yesterday's game I said I'd be satisfied with the Sox winning one of this four game series. Winning one would still be okay, getting swept wouldn't. A split of the series would be great, but it's unlikely. With all of the Sox injuries, the Astro's are currently fielding a more talented team. Expand smoke and mirrors lol.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 8:14 PM, Jerry McNertney said: It looks like the Sox left their smoke and mirrors back in Chicago. Before yesterday's game I said I'd be satisfied with the Sox winning one of this four game series. Winning one would still be okay, getting swept wouldn't. A split of the series would be great, but it's unlikely. With all of the Sox injuries, the Astro's are currently fielding a more talented team. Expand Weird, a "new poster" being critical of the best team in baseball because they lost a game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 8:29 PM, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Weird, a "new poster" being critical of the best team in baseball because they lost a game. Expand He'll fit right in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 8:14 PM, Jerry McNertney said: It looks like the Sox left their smoke and mirrors back in Chicago. Before yesterday's game I said I'd be satisfied with the Sox winning one of this four game series. Winning one would still be okay, getting swept wouldn't. A split of the series would be great, but it's unlikely. With all of the Sox injuries, the Astro's are currently fielding a more talented team. Expand Best run differential in MLB = smoke and mirrors. Good point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) On 6/18/2021 at 8:14 PM, Jerry McNertney said: It looks like the Sox left their smoke and mirrors back in Chicago. Before yesterday's game I said I'd be satisfied with the Sox winning one of this four game series. Winning one would still be okay, getting swept wouldn't. A split of the series would be great, but it's unlikely. With all of the Sox injuries, the Astro's are currently fielding a more talented team. Expand Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? One of the few things in life more upsetting to Tony than Yermin hitting home runs is losing to Dusty Baker. Expect the White Sox to go all out for a win tonight, including side trips to purchase Spider Tack, binoculars, Apple watches and garbage cans. Altuve, he’s a dead man. Maldonado, dead. Kiermaier….Dead! Go Sox!!! Edited June 18, 2021 by South Side Hit Men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Deep Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 8:14 PM, Jerry McNertney said: It looks like the Sox left their smoke and mirrors back in Chicago. Before yesterday's game I said I'd be satisfied with the Sox winning one of this four game series. Winning one would still be okay, getting swept wouldn't. A split of the series would be great, but it's unlikely. With all of the Sox injuries, the Astro's are currently fielding a more talented team. Expand Nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 8:03 PM, Chicago White Sox said: Awesome post! Expand My first thought after reading the initial post was, “Wow, this is a @Chicago White Sox style game thread. Let’s f***ing GO!” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 8:14 PM, Jerry McNertney said: It looks like the Sox left their smoke and mirrors back in Chicago. Before yesterday's game I said I'd be satisfied with the Sox winning one of this four game series. Winning one would still be okay, getting swept wouldn't. A split of the series would be great, but it's unlikely. With all of the Sox injuries, the Astro's are currently fielding a more talented team. Expand Said the fourth string catcher . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 The smoke and mirrors line is one of the more goofy things I've read here, lol. Sox are missing lots of players but their pitching is what keeps them in most games, Cease had a horrible outing last night but that happens in baseball. If Rodon pitches well, the Sox will have a good chance of taking tonight's game. Go Sox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 9:36 PM, MexSoxFan#1 said: If Rodon pitches well, the Sox will have a good chance of taking tonight's game. Expand Hopefully he packed the smoke and mirrors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossanoveralls Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 9:06 PM, South Side Hit Men said: Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? One of the few things in life more upsetting to Tony than Yermin hitting home runs is losing to Dusty Baker. Expect the White Sox to go all out for a win tonight, including side trips to purchase Spider Tack, binoculars, Apple watches and garbage cans. Altuve, he’s a dead man. Maldonado, dead. Kiermaier….Dead! Go Sox!!! Expand Don't stop him, he's on an English Muffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 The should be the beginning of the end for Mercedes. Fun while it lasted but unless he comes out on fire soon, they need to turn elsewhere. Mendick has his days numbered as well. Fingers crossed Burger stays hot in Charlotte and then finally gets his shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 10:28 PM, Moncada said: The should be the beginning of the end for Mercedes. Fun while it lasted but unless he comes out on fire soon, they need to turn elsewhere. Mendick has his days numbered as well. Fingers crossed Burger stays hot in Charlotte and then finally gets his shot. Expand Totally, Mendick is a bum and probably in DFA territory since he only hit .318/..423/.455 after receiving consistent ABs for the first time. Let’s not forget he is. butcher at 2B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 9:29 PM, SoxBlanco said: My first thought after reading the initial post was, “Wow, this is a @Chicago White Sox style game thread. Let’s f***ing GO!” Expand Let’s fucking go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Change cst to cdt or ct (or nothing), or we lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 10:46 PM, flavum said: Change cst to cdt or ct (or nothing), or we lose. Expand Saved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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