flavum Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Cease vs Singer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XplodingScorbord Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Take the series, take the season series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Cease might currently be our best starter. Strange game this baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 If Cease gives up a run today, the playoffs look like a fist round sweep, if the Sox even make it. He really needs to be Jacob Degrom for the Sox to have the slightest chance.Only a 10 1/2 game lead, which really is smaller since it is only 9 in the loss column. A 5 game series in Cleveland where there is no chance the Sox win a game. With Gio hurt, Rodon limited, Lynn with a bad knee, Kuechel really bad, Cease is all the Sox really have. They have gone backwards since 2020. Time to back the truck up. What a dreadful season. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) It would be solid to pick up a win today I know last month had two weeks of very tough teams but the upcoming two weeks seem tougher with 14 games in a row on the road and only 5 home games left and those are against playoff teams.Games like today mean something. I am not saying the Sox will lose first place by any means. It’s just tough to play 17 out of 22 on the road In september. Let’s get a win! Edited September 5, 2021 by quickman Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWINFan Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 33 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: If Cease gives up a run today, the playoffs look like a fist round sweep, if the Sox even make it. He really needs to be Jacob Degrom for the Sox to have the slightest chance.Only a 10 1/2 game lead, which really is smaller since it is only 9 in the loss column. A 5 game series in Cleveland where there is no chance the Sox win a game. With Gio hurt, Rodon limited, Lynn with a bad knee, Kuechel really bad, Cease is all the Sox really have. They have gone backwards since 2020. Time to back the truck up. What a dreadful season. Dick - I think you need to take something. What is a fist round sweep? You are right, though. 9 in the loss column is nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Just now, NWINFan said: Dick - I think you need to take something. What is a fist round sweep? You are right, though. 9 in the loss column is nothing. Sox really have no chance to win a playoff game, especially if Cease shows the Royals can score a run off him. Like he is just supposed to turn it on for the playoffs. I hope no one was fooled by this awful franchise into believing they could actually win games, and gave them their hard earned money to watch them. Kimbrel got the win last night, but as Ray Ray knows, it was the Royals who bailed him out striking out 3 times in an inning. Did you see the professional AB by Lopez with the single into left on the Kimbrel meatball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 The White Sox are back to 22 games over, again tied with their high water mark this year. Winning today would push to a new height at 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossanoveralls Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Dick Allen said: If Cease gives up a run today, the playoffs look like a fist round sweep, if the Sox even make it. He really needs to be Jacob Degrom for the Sox to have the slightest chance.Only a 10 1/2 game lead, which really is smaller since it is only 9 in the loss column. A 5 game series in Cleveland where there is no chance the Sox win a game. With Gio hurt, Rodon limited, Lynn with a bad knee, Kuechel really bad, Cease is all the Sox really have. They have gone backwards since 2020. Time to back the truck up. What a dreadful season. Doomed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossanoveralls Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 22 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: Sox really have no chance to win a playoff game, especially if Cease shows the Royals can score a run off him. Like he is just supposed to turn it on for the playoffs. I hope no one was fooled by this awful franchise into believing they could actually win games, and gave them their hard earned money to watch them. Kimbrel got the win last night, but as Ray Ray knows, it was the Royals who bailed him out striking out 3 times in an inning. Did you see the professional AB by Lopez with the single into left on the Kimbrel meatball? See? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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South Side Hit Men Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dick Allen said: If Cease gives up a run today, the playoffs look like a fist round sweep, if the Sox even make it. He really needs to be Jacob Degrom for the Sox to have the slightest chance.Only a 10 1/2 game lead, which really is smaller since it is only 9 in the loss column. A 5 game series in Cleveland where there is no chance the Sox win a game. With Gio hurt, Rodon limited, Lynn with a bad knee, Kuechel really bad, Cease is all the Sox really have. They have gone backwards since 2020. Time to back the truck up. What a dreadful season. I know this is all hyperbole, but the Sox need to be both healthy and in good form come October. Hoping the four primary IL players (Lucas, Lynn, Tim and Engel) return and can play as they are capable when healthy. Good reports from Lucas last week, Tim should be fine with his few weeks of rest. Lynn's knee has been a concern for a while now, and Adam hasn't been right beyond a brief stretch all season. He is by far the best RF option if healthy based on his turnaround at the plate. Also concerned with Kopech at this point, he was a major contributor in the first half and can be in the playoffs if he rights the ship. Kimbrel helps in this regard, and Crochet is also pitching well, so they still have quality bullpen depth. Keuchel may be a blessing if his reduced innings lowers the probability he vests. Still see him starting next year unless they resign Carlos or grab 1-2 starters, Kopech can't be pushed much beyond a few months based on his low innings count this season, and Crochet doesn't look like he will convert next season. Edited September 5, 2021 by South Side Hit Men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 24 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: Ick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooch Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, quickman said: It would be solid to pick up a win today I know last month had two weeks of very tough teams but the upcoming two weeks seem tougher with 14 games in a row on the road and only 5 home games left and those are against playoff teams.Games like today mean something. I am not saying the Sox will lose first place by any means. It’s just tough to play 17 out of 22 on the road In september. Let’s get a win! The LAA series is at home, so it's "only" 11 in a row on the road . The remaining September schedule is: @KC, 3@OAK, 3BOS, 3LAA, 3@TEX, 3@DET, 5@CLE, 2CIN. That's 8H/14R remaining in September after today. With the final three at home vs. DET, that makes the remaining schedule 11H/14R with 17 games against non-playoff teams and 5 of the 8 against playoff teams at home. Not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankchifan Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 38 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: Another Sunday lineup and this time on a Sunday. Mendick, Zavala , Sheets and Goodwin all at the same is worrisome, particularly on D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Don't Cease , get get , get it ! Let's F'ing Go ! Kick some Royal ass ! Every Robert AB now is a must see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Why isn't Lucroy on the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 30 minutes ago, skooch said: The LAA series is at home, so it's "only" 11 in a row on the road . The remaining September schedule is: @KC, 3@OAK, 3BOS, 3LAA, 3@TEX, 3@DET, 5@CLE, 2CIN. That's 8H/14R remaining in September after today. With the final three at home vs. DET, that makes the remaining schedule 11H/14R with 17 games against non-playoff teams and 5 of the 8 against playoff teams at home. Not too bad. Your absolutely right very sorry. In fact I am going to the day game. It was a sometimers Moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Dick is spot on. Unless we win 20-0 its over. Time to rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Dick Allen said: If Cease gives up a run today, the playoffs look like a fist round sweep, if the Sox even make it. This man understands… DOOMED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossanoveralls Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, The Grinder said: Dick is spot on. Unless we win 20-0 its over. Time to rebuild He's absolutely spot on. This team is a fookin nightmare going somewhere to happen. Trade everybody for good players. Cut anybody you can't trade and replace them with good players. Fire everybody you can't trade or cut and get people who actually know something about baseball. Aaaaaarrrrrguh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That funky motion Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Dick Allen said: If Cease gives up a run today, the playoffs look like a fist round sweep, if the Sox even make it. He really needs to be Jacob Degrom for the Sox to have the slightest chance.Only a 10 1/2 game lead, which really is smaller since it is only 9 in the loss column. A 5 game series in Cleveland where there is no chance the Sox win a game. With Gio hurt, Rodon limited, Lynn with a bad knee, Kuechel really bad, Cease is all the Sox really have. They have gone backwards since 2020. Time to back the truck up. What a dreadful season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Bossanoveralls said: This team is a fookin nightmare DK is our only saving grace. Too bad he can’t start 5 times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossanoveralls Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 minute ago, hi8is said: DK is our only saving grace. Too bad he can’t start 5 times a week. Oh, behave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopek Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Dick Allen said: Sox really have no chance to win a playoff game, especially if Cease shows the Royals can score a run off him. Like he is just supposed to turn it on for the playoffs. I hope no one was fooled by this awful franchise into believing they could actually win games, and gave them their hard earned money to watch them. Kimbrel got the win last night, but as Ray Ray knows, it was the Royals who bailed him out striking out 3 times in an inning. Did you see the professional AB by Lopez with the single into left on the Kimbrel meatball? 2 hours ago, Bossanoveralls said: Doomed! 17 minutes ago, The Grinder said: Dick is spot on. Unless we win 20-0 its over. Time to rebuild 8 minutes ago, hi8is said: This man understands… DOOMED. Y’all are really bored huh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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