Quin Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 As someone that didn't catch a lot of Romy in September, is his defense the likely reason for Mendick getting picked over him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kids Can Play Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: Mendick in Ruiz gets last pitcher spot over Keuchel Mendick is a joke and good Keuchel is out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: I'd have rather had Burr over Mendick If either of them is needed in the series things have gone horribly wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 minute ago, WookiesOnRitalin said: His pitching quality (or lack thereof) is not in contention. The fact that the club is paying him 18 million dollars is the shocking reason. Your highest paid pitcher is sitting for the playoffs. A guy you went out and spent $55 million on is not going to contribute to your playoff run. Nice work FO. Who cares man? Its part of doing business. You want to be a good team? You have to sign players in FA. Sometimes they don't work out. Every good team has a bad contract or two, and if Dallas is the only one the Sox have, they're doing ok. He'll be the #5 for a portion of next year and if he sucks, they'll release him and then they're done paying him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, WookiesOnRitalin said: His pitching quality (or lack thereof) is not in contention. The fact that the club is paying him 18 million dollars is the shocking reason. Your highest paid pitcher is sitting for the playoffs. A guy you went out and spent $55 million on is not going to contribute to your playoff run. Nice work FO. IDC how much he makes. Just because he makes a lot doesn't mean he should be on the roster. Hopefully we can dump him in the offseason for some salary relief (my goal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Wow. Would have preferred literally anyone else other than Mendick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Quin said: As someone that didn't catch a lot of Romy in September, is his defense the likely reason for Mendick getting picked over him? Danny's defense is better for the MIF but I would much rather have Romy pinch hit than Danny. Let's just hope we don't need any dickman pinch hitting anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Surprised about Dallas...not upset but "pleasantly" surprised. Edited October 7, 2021 by wegner thanks Truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, WookiesOnRitalin said: His pitching quality (or lack thereof) is not in contention. The fact that the club is paying him 18 million dollars is the shocking reason. Your highest paid pitcher is sitting for the playoffs. A guy you went out and spent $55 million on is not going to contribute to your playoff run. Nice work FO. And the pitcher they traded for in the offseason for a prospect who didn't do much this season, is their game 1 starter. And they signed him to an extension. Nice work FO. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Just now, wegner said: Surprised about Dallas...not upset but surprised. you forgot pleasantly* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Train to 35th Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Think small ball as the reason Mendick was added to the playoff roster. He can get the bunt down when needed and provides back-up at SS-2B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Just now, A-Train to 35th said: Think small ball as the reason Mendick was added to the playoff roster. He can get the bunt down when needed and provides back-up at SS-2B. "There was another spot to fill" was the reason Mendick was added to the playoff roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 The White Sox are not pinch hitting for anyone in this series so the bench will not be used. Leury will start in right today so they needed an infielder. I think Rodon will get game three and if he is not 100% Keuchel will replace him in this series thus an option in game 4 or 5 if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwill Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) What's crazy is when you think of headlining trades back to do this rebuild its the Sale, Quintana and Eaton trades. All of the headline players played apart in this team: Sale: Moncada, Kopech Quintana: Eloy and Cease Eaton: Giolito, Lopez with Dunning being traded for Lynn. Holy Shit did the White Sox do good on those trades. Edited October 7, 2021 by kwill 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Pleasantly surprised Keuchel isn't on the roster. Glad the FO didn't ignore recent results over contract and past experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Harry Chappas said: The White Sox are not pinch hitting for anyone in this series so the bench will not be used. Leury will start in right today so they needed an infielder. I think Rodon will get game three and if he is not 100% Keuchel will replace him in this series thus an option in game 4 or 5 if needed. Given the importance of defense in a pitchers duel, I certainly hope Leury isn't starting in RF today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I love Romy but Danny has proven he can provide good infield defense. Sox tried to play Romy all over, he'll have a longer career, but neither of those guys are in there for the bat. Not terribly surprised. With Hamilton making roster and Engel back, Leury can be mostly the backup infield anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Just now, Tnetennba said: Pleasantly surprised Keuchel isn't on the roster. Glad the FO didn't ignore recent results over contract and past experience. same. It was clear his value was nill when he stunk it up in bullpen. The only thing with Keuchel I still believe in is he can reinvent himself still, but it will have to be in the offseason. He's always worked within the margins though, and it may be he lost too much for guile to make up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: "There was another spot to fill" was the reason Mendick was added to the playoff roster. It's smart to have a backup middle infielder in case of an injury. Mendick / Romy at this stage is a coin flip, he's only coming in for an unexpected injury. This was the best roster possible, at this stage with the current known performance and health status of those on and off the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Train to 35th Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: "There was another spot to fill" was the reason Mendick was added to the playoff roster. That's the best you can come up with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, WookiesOnRitalin said: His pitching quality (or lack thereof) is not in contention. The fact that the club is paying him 18 million dollars is the shocking reason. Your highest paid pitcher is sitting for the playoffs. A guy you went out and spent $55 million on is not going to contribute to your playoff run. Nice work FO. personally I think it's rad that we have a team that didn't end up needing a 55 mill free agent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) And...that’s why 2nd base and RF are going to be our top priorities in the offseason. Even though Garcia has been good down the stretch, he’s really only a utility guy off the bench and Engel you can’t rely on him being fully healthy. Edited October 7, 2021 by maloney.adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Just now, maloney.adam said: That’s why 2nd base and RF are going to be our top priorities in the offseason. Even though Garcia has been good down the stretch, he’s really only a utility guy off the bench and Engel you can’t rely on him being fully healthy. According to TLR Garcia is NOT a utility guy. Take it back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Given the importance of defense in a pitchers duel, I certainly hope Leury isn't starting in RF today. I posted in the game thread asking if Hamilton could hit left handed would he start in LF? Need to get as many LHH hitters in the lineup as the White Sox RHH are susceptible to that slider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 So Soxtalk to complain over Mendick. Literally only touches the field if someone tweaks an ankle or needs to play defense. He WONT be on the field. period. Keuchel didn't deserve a spot and the FO / Managers agreed. This is what serious teams do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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