Tnetennba Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 minute ago, raBBit said: He made 37% of his starts last year in the #4 spot. 1 minute ago, Balta1701 said: From April 17 to June 19 last year, Abreu hit 4th in all but 5 games. And then was penciled into the 3 spot for basically the rest of the year. TLR tinkered but still started Abreu in the 3 spot 60+ percent of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAfan Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 18 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: And then was penciled into the 3 spot for basically the rest of the year. TLR tinkered but still started Abreu in the 3 spot 60+ percent of the season. Robert hit 2nd more than any other position in the lineup last year. Moncada hit 3rd more than any other spot. But Moncada hit best slotted 5th or 6th. If you go that route, the top of the lineup becomes very right handed. And the bottom has all the lefties or switch hitters. I believe Tony will try Anderson, Moncada, Robert, Abreu, Grandal, Jimenez, Sheets/Vaughn, Engel, Garcia/Harrison, and if it works, he might stay with that more often than not. But having Tony LaRussa stick with a single lineup is not going to happen. Not in his nature. The real point is that Robert is almost certainly going to hit at the top of the lineup because he's clearly the best player on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAfan Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 What's crazy is that Robert is likely to keep improving, so who knows what kind of numbers he's going to post. What if they enlarge the bags? How many bases will he steal, even if maybe he shouldn't to save wear and tear? And he's not even near the top guy that people talk about when they talk about the White Sox. Tim Anderson, Jose Abreu, Lucas Giolito, even Lance Lynn get more hype than Robert. He's like our "secret" weapon. I think that's going to start to change this year. He may still have the language barrier that prevents him from getting a lot of interviews, but commentators are going to be clued in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Mercedes Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 15 hours ago, South Side Fireworks Man said: Best player on the Sox, hands down. was there some prior doubt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, Chick Mercedes said: was there some prior doubt? The best ability a good player can have to make him a great player is "availability". Once Robert shows he can stay on the field the possibilities are limitless. Eloy has the same problem. Robert has less than a full seasons worth of games under his belt and Eloy has less than 2 seasons. Robert was spectacular when he came back last year, Eloy not so much. We need them both to exhibit that availability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Currently rocking an xwOBA of .602. 2nd behind Kwan at .616, what a bum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeCredeYes Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 I couldn't be more excited about watching Robert's growth. His eye/discipline has improved tenfold since he first came up. Yesterday's HR AB was a prime example of understanding how pitchers are approaching him, and making them pay dearly when they don't execute. I feel like the league thinks you can get him to roll over stuff up and away, nah dude punishes anything you dare to leave up. He's gotta be the most exciting Sox player in my life since Frank and has the chance to be something truly special. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 12:27 PM, The Mighty Mite said: Robert is only going to get better. Question, taking hitting out of the equation, who is the better centerfielder, Engle or Robert? Robert has made some catches that very few others ever could make and he makes so many tough plays look like little more than a can of corn. Robert is better than Engel imo, and I love Adam's defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, JoeCredeYes said: I couldn't be more excited about watching Robert's growth. His eye/discipline has improved tenfold since he first came up. Yesterday's HR AB was a prime example of understanding how pitchers are approaching him, and making them pay dearly when they don't execute. I feel like the league thinks you can get him to roll over stuff up and away, nah dude punishes anything you dare to leave up. He's gotta be the most exciting Sox player in my life since Frank and has the chance to be something truly special. The way he's able to flip his hands and clear his hips is Frank 2.0. He has a very similar swing despite starting it completely differently than Frank. Frank obviously had one of the best batter's eyes ever but as far as hit tool they are similar. I can see Robert putting up some 300 and higher average seasons, which in today's game is pretty special. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 I said this a long time ago, and will say it again. It's as if Bo Jackson never destroyed his hip. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeCredeYes Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said: I said this a long time ago, and will say it again. It's as if Bo Jackson never destroyed his hip. For sure, I give Bo the nod on arm strength though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Just now, JoeCredeYes said: For sure, I give Bo the nod on arm strength though. That is about the only difference TBH. Luis Robert is a human cheat code. He's the guy you make up in your editor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeCredeYes Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Just now, southsider2k5 said: That is about the only difference TBH. Luis Robert is a human cheat code. He's the guy you make up in your editor. Haha yep, was it KWill that said "he's built like an Under Armor mannequin?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxlover15 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 7:30 AM, oneofthemikes said: Placed a bet on him for 2022 AL MVP at +3000 odds. LOVE my chances. Wow nice call man good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 This dude’s insane. Looking pretty good for my MVP Robert and 109 win predictions so far ? i didn’t realize he might get elected to the Hall while in his 3rd season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 6:43 AM, Balta1701 said: Can he stay healthy for a full season? Are the White Sox doing everything they can to keep him healthy? (Proactive rest, working with him to limit risky plays like diving in the OF or sliding into bases? Making sure everyone who plays the OF has good fundamentals to avoid collisions? Having a solid OF alongside him to limit his full speed sprints?) Makes perfect sense. But then I think he doesn't steal third because it's risky. He doesn't run into the wall saving an extra base hit because it's risky. Is he still a MVP candidate? Makes me realize that we will never see guys like Pete Rose and Nolan Ryan again. It's too risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 6:43 AM, Balta1701 said: Can he stay healthy for a full season? Are the White Sox doing everything they can to keep him healthy? (Proactive rest, working with him to limit risky plays like diving in the OF or sliding into bases? Making sure everyone who plays the OF has good fundamentals to avoid collisions? Having a solid OF alongside him to limit his full speed sprints?) Playing scared can lead to injuries as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Robert stealing bases again is going to be a game changer. He is winning the MVP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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knightni Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 He's certainly looking Trout-esque so far this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Hes the kind of player that fans from opposing teams come to see play Move over Mike Trout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kids Can Play Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 A true five-tool superstar and potential MVP this year. Please stay healthy Luis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 To give equal time... A freezing take from 5 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 I know it's a bit scary with his minor league hand injuries but man stealing bases is awesome and robert doing it is the best. That's my take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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