joejoesox Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) Sorry if it was already discussed in another thread. Not exactly shocking but nice to see it pretty much confirmed one way or another Edited October 2, 2021 by joesaiditstrue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 “Relief” is one way to put it. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpton Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 As long as it is when the team has a big lead or is losing already by a big score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XplodingScorbord Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I’m sure Keuchel would be fairly amped to face Houston in the playoffs, to hopefully good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Generally this also probably means they expect Rodon to make a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Generally this also probably means they expect Rodon to make a start. He started Wednesday so don't think that was in doubt at this point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Just now, Balta1701 said: Generally this also probably means they expect Rodon to make a start. I would consider Michael Kopech (3 innings) or Reynaldo Lopez (3-5 innings) over Keuchel at this point for a playoff opener/start. Keuchel would actually be a good contrast to Kopech for once around the lineup after Kopech opened. Can also cover a large deficit, unexpected injury or a game into the 11th + inning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Personally, I would have left Keuchel off the postseason roster, but I understand why they are not doing it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 49 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Generally this also probably means they expect Rodon to make a start. That's what I thought as well....he looked good last time out but then they made statements that seemed to cast doubt on whether he would be playoff ready. I would guess Hard Carl gets game 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, TheTruth05 said: “Relief” is one way to put it. who else would you rather have on the mound fielding 117mph line drives up the middle, he's a gold glover bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 If Detroit lights up Keuchel tonight, maybe the Sox reconsider whatever the plan was for him on the post season roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I think for the last three games, the pitcher usage was/is pretty much pre-scripted to get everybody a certain number of innings, regardless of the score of the game. Thus you saw Kimbrel and Liam last night even with a huge lead. Funny how you spend 159 games trying to keep your pitchers rested, then in your last 3 you're trying to find them all innings because you have 3 days off coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Well.. maybe we'll get lucky and Keuchel pulls an El Duque in the playoffs... highly unlikely but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: I think for the last three games, the pitcher usage was/is pretty much pre-scripted to get everybody a certain number of innings, regardless of the score of the game. Thus you saw Kimbrel and Liam last night even with a huge lead. Funny how you spend 159 games trying to keep your pitchers rested, then in your last 3 you're trying to find them all innings because you have 3 days off coming up. They are also about to have 3 days off so if they haven’t pitched in a few days, you pretty much want to pitch them this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I take it Keuchel was just as shitty in "relief"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Keuchel has value on the roster but only as a Starter. I think if Rodon had not been able to go Wednesday and his status was in doubt, it's no question that Keuchel would make the roster. However Rodon looks fine and will likely start Game 4. I don't see it with Keuchel. ALCS is a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitchatRisktoZisk Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I feel for him, but he has no place on this roster for the ALDS. He won't start if Rodon can suit up and he ABSOLUTELY cannot pitch out of the pen. He doesn't have "swing and miss" stuff so you can't put him in to stifle a rally..... lefties crush him so he isn't a situational reliever...... he is only a mop up guy. That's a roster spot that can be used more effectively. Let him sit in the dugout and support his team and maybe lend some insight on the Houston hitters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Well, I see that went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 You need one guy on your playoff roster that you would never use in a high leverage situation who can eat innings in case of a blowout to save the guys you would use in a high leverage situation. That will be Keuchel's role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 He can't even eat innings anymore. That was basically his job all year as a 5th starter, and his ERA exceeded 5.0. I was hoping they'd do a bullpen trial with him, they did and the results are what they are, and that's that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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