ChiSox59 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Snopek said: But by that logic, it's the same for the Twins. Correa and Buxton. Maybe Polanco if he stays healthy. Gallo had 19, so if we get the same baseball as last year, not him. Byron Buxton, the guy that’s played more than 92 games 1 time in 8 seasons. I bet Parkman has him penciled in for 162 tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said: Byron Buxton, the guy that’s played more than 92 games 1 time in 8 seasons. I bet Parkman has him penciled in for 162 tho. Has Robert ever played 100 games? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohnut Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Guardians Sox Twins Tigers Royals If you show me the rosters on paper, it's the White Sox coasting to a division win. If you show me what this team has showed me over the last few years, I have no faith that they can stay healthy or "hungry". I'm expecting a slow start against the Astros and Giants, with a couple series wins over the first 2 months, then a bunch of .500 ball the rest of the year. Hope I'm wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 11 minutes ago, dohnut said: Guardians Sox Twins Tigers Royals If you show me the rosters on paper, it's the White Sox coasting to a division win. If you show me what this team has showed me over the last few years, I have no faith that they can stay healthy or "hungry". I'm expecting a slow start against the Astros and Giants, with a couple series wins over the first 2 months, then a bunch of .500 ball the rest of the year. Hope I'm wrong If what you say comes to pass then the Sox need to be sellers at the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohnut Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 18 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: If what you say comes to pass then the Sox need to be sellers at the deadline. Yep… and I can’t do another rebuild. Honestly, as weird as it sounds, I think we need the spark of Elvis and Billy to even have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4uckOffCommieScum Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 11 minutes ago, dohnut said: Honestly, as weird as it sounds, I think we need the spark of Elvis and Billy to even have a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 6 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: I have him on ignore but can’t help myself sometimes. Had him ignored on WSI back in the day too. I see him pop up on Twitter all the time. Always the same BS. Quite a way to go about fandom…all those years. Mercy! I’ve seen his act on Twitter too. I don’t get what the point of this is for him. Surprised he hasn’t had an ulcer by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 11 hours ago, Jack Parkman said: Has Robert ever played 100 games? Robert has been in the league 5 less years, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Cleveland 94-68 Minnesota 89-73 Detroit 77-85 Chicago 75-87 Kansas City 68-94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry McNertney Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, knightni said: Cleveland 94-68 Minnesota 89-73 Detroit 77-85 Chicago 75-87 Kansas City 68-94 I agree. I think the White Sox and Tigers will battle for third place with records slightly below .500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 4 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: Robert has been in the league 5 less years, Jack. I think he's talking about in a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, MEANS said: I think he's talking about in a season. No s%*#. Buxton has cleared 92 games 1 time in 8 seasons (7 non-covid seasons). Robert has played 56 games (60 game season), 68, and 98 games. His injury history isn't even close to Buxton's at this point. So Jack's statement was silly (shocking!). 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Only one thing for Robert to do this year- stay on the field. Need 650 PAs and world class defense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, flavum said: Only one thing for Robert to do this year- stay on the field. Need 650 PAs and world class defense. Yep. Even if Robert doesn't really improve on his career slash of .289/.334/.426 (122 wRC+), he still a 4-5 WAR player with 145 games played. While typing out his slash line you can't help but be a bit surprised since the narrative around him (both within the fanbase and nationally) is largely that he has been a huge disappointing with the bat. And while he has gone long stretches looking like he doesn't have a single clue what he's doing, his overall numbers are still strong. The upside is still absolutely astounding. Edited March 8, 2023 by ChiSox59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 25 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: No s%*#. Buxton has cleared 92 games 1 time in 8 seasons (7 non-covid seasons). Robert has played 56 games (60 game season), 68, and 98 games. His injury history isn't even close to Buxton's at this point. So Jack's statement was silly (shocking!). yeah i think i read it as he was just asking about him not comparing, my bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydBannister1983 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 6 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: Robert has been in the league 5 less years, Jack. Wasn’t he hurt a number of times while in the minor leagues? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/7/2023 at 11:55 AM, Tnetennba said: Hey, I hope I'm wrong. If they win 90+ and take the division I will happily admit how wrong I was. It just feels to me that way more has to go right. Again. There are a lot of IFs being counted on, and they haven't exactly had the most inspiring offseason. They addressed a number of issues, lost Abreu and have depth issues at SP. I will gamble on the offense being better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, FloydBannister1983 said: Wasn’t he hurt a number of times while in the minor leagues? I know at least once he had a serious injury/surgery to his hand/thumb which he injured sliding head first into second base in a minor league game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydBannister1983 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: I know at least once he had a serious injury/surgery to his hand/thumb which he injured sliding head first into second base in a minor league game. Yes I remember that one and he missed a significant chunk of that season. I thought there was a second one in the minors as well. Could be his rookie year I’m thinking of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Train to 35th Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 28 minutes ago, FloydBannister1983 said: Yes I remember that one and he missed a significant chunk of that season. I thought there was a second one in the minors as well. Could be his rookie year I’m thinking of. March 2018 — Luis Robert’s suffers left thumb sprain following a slide and was out two months July 2, 2018 — Luis Robert injures left thumb again Just 10 days into his promotion to Advanced-A and about a month into his career, Robert again sprained his left thumb, which sent him to the IL, he returned July 3 only to then miss the rest of the month before finally settling back into the lineup on Aug. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, FloydBannister1983 said: Wasn’t he hurt a number of times while in the minor leagues? Yes. I am not debating that Robert has been injured alot. He has. But he has 5 more seasons to play with only surpassing 92 games once before he is on Buxton's level of un-availableness. That's the point I am making. I am not trying to convince anyone that Robert is a tough guy that plays through injuries. Both Luis and Yoan act like they need a backiatomy or limb amputation multiple times a game. Edited March 8, 2023 by ChiSox59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 This team is owned by JR and ran by his loyalists. That means there is a 90 percent chance if major disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I picked them third last year and hated it. When I look at it with an unbiased eye, I'm thinking second. But I've convinced myself they will win the division this year. I'm going all in, I've even located my Sox hitch cover to proudly display before opening day. I'll wear a Sox jersey to work on opening day (cool tradition at school) and endure the taunts from Astro fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 The White Sox should win the Central, but that doesn't mean that they will, and I don't think anyone can make a prediction about this team. What we do know is that 2023 is a key year and will help determine if this rebuild is successful or not. The difference will not be any of the few off-season pick-ups. The core group of young players will have to step up and produce. Then we will see if the FO doesn't anything smart and effective at the trade deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 White Sox 91-71 Cleveland 82-80 Minnesota 75-87 Kansas City 71-91 Detroit 66-96 Book it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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