upsoxfan Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: One outing. With with much premature action, it must take you back... 9 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: We don’t know if he can bunt. Yes I believe he has bunted successfully twice for us. I have been really surprised that we do not bunt more but from what I can remember most of our guy with the exception of Engel and Grandahl can’t bunt. They are not catching the ball but stabbing at it which tells me no prep. Looked last night like Hernandez and his ex Gaurdian teammates have been coached in proper bunting techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: Just the mere threat of his bunts causes chaos with the opponent. That’s true. But at least they don’t have to worry about flying bats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: Just the mere threat of his bunts causes chaos with the opponent. the Rickey Henderson of bunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Zaval might be the worst hitter I have ever seen in a Sox uniform This includes such illustrious back ups like Corky Miller and Adrian Nieto. Would have actually preferred if they batted him 8th. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 When do we start to worry about Eloy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, Moncada said: When do we start to worry about Eloy In a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG23SoxFan Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, Moncada said: When do we start to worry about Eloy Not sure, but it sure seems more than precautionary as originally reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, RG23SoxFan said: Not sure, but it sure seems more than precautionary as originally reported. Apparently Tony said he is gonna be back Tuesday. I think an extra couple days of caution is worth it. This game is meaningless Edited July 31, 2021 by EloyJenkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said: I thought Tony said he was gonna be back Sunday. I think an extra day of caution is worth it. This game is meaningless It’s Tuesday now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 How is collins not starting? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG23SoxFan Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said: I thought Tony said he was gonna be back Sunday. I think an extra day of caution is worth it. This game is meaningless Definitely agree not to rush him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said: It’s Tuesday now Saw that. Edited my post. Bummer, but this is better than lingering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 hour ago, fathom said: Seby playing again tonight 1 hour ago, Baron said: Have to wonder if the pitchers are starting to realize this guy is 10X better behind the plate than Collins Yup just goes to show what they think of Collins catching abilities and that his bat isn't nearly good enough to make up for his defense. Of course knowing that before hand is why I was actually a bit surprised the Sox showed no interest in Yan Gomes. The A's ended up getting him and they have Sean Murphy who has a 2.7 fWAR due in part to his great framing stats while Yan Gomes is a better hitter but still pretty strong defensively with an over all 1.1 fWAR. Collins is at a -.3 fWAR and Zavala is a black hole offensively . If Grandal has any relapse and, lets face it, with a balky knee and being a catcher he has the highest chance of not being able to handle his position in the playoffs of the guys returning from injury. You can't have a lousy defensive catcher or a non hitter in the playoffs. If they make it to the World Series playing in the NL park without the DH and Zavala catching means its almost like having 2 pitchers hitting in the lineup . Even in the AL playoffs they are at a disadvantage with a position player who hits like a pitcher. Guess we should be keeping our eyes on the DFA's or Carlos Perez being promoted to AAA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Catcher is a worry but you just gotta hope that they can really take it easy with grandal in late September with a big lead and division wrapped up. 2/3 from the tribe will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upsoxfan Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 52 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said: Apparently Tony said he is gonna be back Tuesday. I think an extra couple days of caution is worth it. This game is meaningless This game is every bit as important as Tuesday. Before we clinch every game is equal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, upsoxfan said: This game is every bit as important as Tuesday. Before we clinch every game is equal. Baseball season must really piss you off. But you are correct, Tuesday’s game and tonight’s game are of equal importance, and since the rest of the AL Central has surrendered, neither are important. More important is making sure Eloy is ready to go for the playoffs. Edited July 31, 2021 by Dick Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashman Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 For the love of GOD, can Rick DFA Goodwin to take away that option for Tony?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Cashman said: For the love of GOD, can Rick DFA Goodwin to take away that option for Tony?!? Whats wrong with Goodwin ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Whats wrong with Goodwin ? Three inches too far to the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Whats wrong with Goodwin ? Just missed a grand slam last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Whats wrong with Goodwin ? In the last 30 days, Goodwin has a .604 OPS vs RHP and Hamilton is at .606. Goodwin no longer provides a platoon advantage and Hamilton is the far superior outfielder. Now that Leury is freed from 2B there's really, really no use for Goodwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: In the last 30 days, Goodwin has a .604 OPS vs RHP and Hamilton is at .606. Goodwin no longer provides a platoon advantage and Hamilton is the far superior outfielder. Now that Leury is freed from 2B there's really, really no use for Goodwin. So once a player hits a slump, there is no rebound? Looks like he is starting to come out of it to me. Edited July 31, 2021 by Dick Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmmbeeer Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Goodwin had a couple of fantastic ABs last night....something like 15 pitches in 2ABs. He's coming around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown87 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Would be nice to see the Sox take care of business against a mediocre/bad SP tonight. We didn't get the knockout punch last night with bases loaded, but we did do a nice job of getting guys on base repeatedly in later innings. Keep doing that and good things will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, chitown87 said: Would be nice to see the Sox take care of business against a mediocre/bad SP tonight. We didn't get the knockout punch last night with bases loaded, but we did do a nice job of getting guys on base repeatedly in later innings. Keep doing that and good things will follow. They haven’t really been good offensively since the Houston series. I hope at some point soon they will have everyone in the line up, and I have the feeling numbers are going to go up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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