5/19 Sox @ Royals | 1:10PM CT | Velasquez vs Hernandez

[southsider2k5]

 

[southsider2k5]

 

[southsider2k5]

 

[The Kids Can Play]

1 hour ago, Bob Sacamano said:

They showed yesterday during pre-game that the Sox have had 37 different lineups for 37 games.

That's because we have the genius demented HOF'er manager, who is always the smartest person in the room!

[BigHurt3515]

1 hour ago, Bob Sacamano said:

They showed yesterday during pre-game that the Sox have had 37 different lineups for 37 games.

Wow that is sad. I would love to see those stats for the Dodgers, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays, etc.

[The Kids Can Play]

4 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

 

Thank you Jerry for bringing in TLR to manage this potentially great team! Additionally, thank you TLR, for bringing your buddy, the "yes man" and genius hitting guru Menechino to make this great potential team hit so well and be near the bottom of the league in all the key offensive categories! 

[DoUEvenShift]

19 minutes ago, BigHurt3515 said:

Wow that is sad. I would love to see those stats for the Dodgers, Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays, etc.

Someone posted that a few days ago. Apparently it was similar for both the Yankees and the Dodgers. I'll see if I can find it

Edit: Found

 

Edited May 19, 2022 by DoUEvenShift

[southsider2k5]

 

[southsider2k5]

 

[Balta1701]

Before anyone says this:

Yes, going 3-2 against the Royals is better than the alternative, and it is winning another series.

However;

-the white Sox are already playing catch-up and need to look to make up ground, particularly against weaker teams
-the white Sox already had one major slump against their division opponents
-the Royals lost Salvador Perez in game 2
-This series is bracketed by the Yankees and 1-3 against the Yankees followed by 3-2 against the Royals is still losing ground on .500. If they don’t go 2-1 in the Bronx, you have to join in the criticism at that point, it’s only fair.

[caulfield12]

11 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

 

"Slight" difference in weather conditions and baseball though.  Remember the 2020 season started at peak of summer.

[caulfield12]

2 hours ago, Capn12 said:

Also, Carlos Hernandez is bad. REAL Bad. He hasn't gone more than 5.1 IP in any start so far, and most have been abysmal:

Well, current Sox hitters are under .200 against him (9/46) lifetime with a sub 600 OPS back when offensive numbers were closer to normal.

Has pretty much owned us except for one competitive game...

[caulfield12]

1 hour ago, maloney.adam said:

Howie Clark recommended that he play a lot.

He must have been reallocated to Katz's staff...

[Dick Allen]

Exactly what all his supporters said would never happen under Tony LaRussa is happening under Tony LaRussa.

[FoxForce2]

21 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

Before anyone says this:

Yes, going 3-2 against the Royals is better than the alternative, and it is winning another series.

However;

-the white Sox are already playing catch-up and need to look to make up ground, particularly against weaker teams
-the white Sox already had one major slump against their division opponents
-the Royals lost Salvador Perez in game 2
-This series is bracketed by the Yankees and 1-3 against the Yankees followed by 3-2 against the Royals is still losing ground on .500. If they don’t go 2-1 in the Bronx, you have to join in the criticism at that point, it’s only fair.

IMO Memorial Day is the early season milestone. But not having insight into the Sox planning and execution of a mission statement/intent beyond that of any outsider, my opinion carries no more weight than any other fan. If the Sox come out of Mem Day below .500, what's going to happen? 

Edited May 19, 2022 by FoxForce2

[PorkChopExpress]

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

 

So I guess that means KC will go deep multiple times today against Velasquez.

[elrockinMT]

Let’s strive mightily to win this game. I have a feeling …

[A-Train to 35th]

2 hours ago, reiks12 said:

But are they rested? Nobody is rested like our boys. 

They'll be out of the race by end of August so they can all take a 30 day leave of absence.

[A-Train to 35th]

2 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said:

They showed yesterday during pre-game that the Sox have had 37 different lineups for 37 games.

Houston.......we have a problem.

[caulfield12]

So Kopech Keuchel and Cueto (extra day) or Cease (normal rest) this weekend in NY, right?

Any indications which way they are leaning after Cease gave up a bunch last time against them?

[Dick Allen]

I do think Bacon has been a lot better this year. He is a homer for sure, and that's fine calling TA and Abreu  primo defenders and all. But he seems a bit more comfortable this year.

[2Deep]

Let's begin todays shit show.......

[Flash Tizzle]

14 minutes ago, FoxForce2 said:

IMO Memorial Day is the early season milestone. But not having insight into the Sox planning and execution of a mission statement/intent beyond that of any outsider, my opinion carries no more weight than any other fan. If the Sox come out of Mem Day below .500, what's going to happen? 

Probably nothing. Playing .500 ball through the the next week and a half, they’d (likely) only lose a few games in the standings. But they’ll be close enough not to justify any significant coaching changes. 

[2Deep]

WTF just happened. Tim took a 6 pitch walk without swinging the bat once. ..............

[Capn12]

Nice effort, Luis.