Look at Ray Ray Run Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Fully agree, but Romy should be utilized against LHP regardless. Not as a full platoon partner for Colas, but to help us against really tough lefties. The kid legit destroyed them in AA in an admittedly SSS, but his handedness makes it seems less fluke-ish. I'm fine with Colas first big league game not being vs framber. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 OK Twitter let's get all the dumb Romy comments out now. Cash you out back at the recap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I'm hoping Romy takes advantage of being in the bigs full time and maybe takes over 2nd next year. Or maybe even this year if Andrus would not work out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Guess I'm stuck with the radio feed tonight. No ESPN here. And even if I did... Yuk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijames1957 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I for one really like Romy. If he can take that next step it would be huge for this team. I think it is a great move starting him tonight. He has been swinging the bat really well the last few weeks so why not see if it carries over. Also not a bad idea to let OC watch this one, maybe get him in as a ph later in the game. I'm sure he will be nervous as heck and it might help to just watch this first game to calm that somewhat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, JoshPR said: I'm hoping Romy takes advantage of being in the bigs full time and maybe takes over 2nd next year. Or maybe even this year if Andrus would not work out I think there's a nonzero chance he makes either Alberto or Andrus redundant, which would open up a bench spot in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxTrojan Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I was as skeptical about Romy as can be thinking that he might get the starting 2nd base job. I think his 2022 had a lot to do with his health but when he started off poorly this Spring I was glad Andrus was around. Started poorly this spring but it's hard to deny what he did the last week and a half of ST. I wanted Duvall as much as the next guy but Romy does have the speed to play the OF and from what little I saw of him in all 3 OF positions this spring I think he can handle it. Maybe some of the hype surrounding his off season wasn't all hype. There's only one way to find out. Look at the lower half of the Astro's lineup for today's game. Not exactly Murderers Row. While the Astro's weather some injuries they better hope the scores can remain low and pull out wins because of their superior BP early on. There's also something to be said about letting the rookie sit back and take in his first major league game from the dugout, rather than throwing him out there to perform immediately against the defending champs and a Cy Young contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxTrojan Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 21 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: I think there's a nonzero chance he makes either Alberto or Andrus redundant, which would open up a bench spot in the summer. It very well could be that anything Alberto can do, Romy can do better. In which case they could get rid of Alberto in favor of a "specialist" like Burger (pinch hitter/DH) or Hamilton (pinch runner/defense). I can't really see them getting rid of Andrus unless he regresses hard. More likely there will be an injury at some point that would make everyone needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Feel decent about today and REAL GOOD about the season. Let's Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 43 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: I've been fine with your arguments so far, but spring training stats/hot is complete nonsense. They mean something. Does Romy make the team if he had hit poorly all spring? Does Colas make the team if he hit poorly all Spring or do they send him back down and gain the extra year ? Alberto won himself a job because of his performance in ST and maybe because Grifol likes him. Is Santos here if Hendriks isn't injured or is Diekman, Ruiz or Lambert gone ? If Crochet was healthy does that remove another BP guy or is he starting in AAA. Opportunity and performance combined means a lot. Does Volpe and Jordan Walker make their teams with terrible springs if others had stepped up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: They mean something. Does Romy make the team if he had hit poorly all spring? Does Colas make the team if he hit poorly all Spring or do they send him back down and gain the extra year ? Alberto won himself a job because of his performance in ST and maybe because Grifol likes him. Is Santos here if Hendriks isn't injured or is Diekman, Ruiz or Lambert gone ? If Crochet was healthy does that remove another BP guy or is he starting in AAA. Opportunity and performance combined means a lot. Does Volpe and Jordan Walker make their teams with terrible springs if others had stepped up ? Remember when Jimmy Rollins hit 400 in spring and then hit 100 in the real games? It means nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 15 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: They mean something. Does Romy make the team if he had hit poorly all spring? Does Colas make the team if he hit poorly all Spring or do they send him back down and gain the extra year ? Alberto won himself a job because of his performance in ST and maybe because Grifol likes him. Is Santos here if Hendriks isn't injured or is Diekman, Ruiz or Lambert gone ? If Crochet was healthy does that remove another BP guy or is he starting in AAA. Opportunity and performance combined means a lot. Does Volpe and Jordan Walker make their teams with terrible springs if others had stepped up ? It means something when competing for the last couple of spots is all. It's not an indicator of one's season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 In other news, the Royals still suck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Just now, ChiSox59 said: In other news, the Royals still suck So does Detoilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Lol. Yankees fans noticed White Sox scouts at their game today, and instead of drawing the obvious conclusion (they're scouting the Giants for their next series), they are convincing themselves that we're going to trade them Crochet or Bummer for Florial. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Lol. Yankees fans noticed White Sox scouts at their game today, and instead of drawing the obvious conclusion (they're scouting the Giants for their next series), they are convincing themselves that we're going to trade them Crochet or Bummer for Florial. Is it obvious? I couldn't tell you who the Yankees are playing next haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Bob Sacamano said: It means something when competing for the last couple of spots is all. It's not an indicator of one's season. I never said ST goodness equals a good season.However for certain players it means you make the team and what you do with that opportunity is a work in progress. Colas could've been sent down if he sucked in the Spring but now he will be playing a lot. Same with Volpe and Jordan Walker and James Outman for that matter who I was told "sucked" by the guy claiming ST means nothing. Lux got injured the opportunity for another LH bat was there and Outman earned his spot and Dave Roberts said he will play "a good bit" . He earned it with a good ST on a Dodger team that won 111 games last year but was thin in the OF. Clearly him not sucking in the Spring meant something to an organization known for developing talent and a tremendous organization. I don't see how anyone can say Spring training stats mean nothing when they clearly do whether you're a bench playing vying for the last couple of spots or in a position to be a starter and get a lot of playing time or be the strong side of a platoon. Leury is gone because he sucked last year and in the spring and because Romy and Alberto stepped up with good springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Time for me to vent a bit about local sports radio. I am on my way home after 5:00 and turn on your home for the Chicago White Sox, AM 1000....and they are talking about the Cubs game and the quick pace of MLB games today......YOU CANNOT GIVE THE SOX AN EXTENDED PREGAME ON FRIGGIN OPENING DAY!!!! f*** YOU ESPN 1000. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: This is about as exact as what I've had done I really like the 1st 4 . Against Valdez and that sinker they have to go up the middle or the other way and take advantage of the no shift on the right side of the infield. Cease limiting the walks and having a strong outing against a depleted Astros lineup will help net the Sox a victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I really like the 1st 4 . Against Valdez and that sinker they have to go up the middle or the other way and take advantage of the no shift on the right side of the infield. Cease limiting the walks and having a strong outing against a depleted Astros lineup will help net the Sox a victory. Astros def don't look as intimidating without Altuve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chitownsportsfan Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: I like hearing that. We need to use our entire roster this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 10. Chicago White Sox A sleeping giant here. So much talent. Just about everything went wrong last year, and Tony La Russa was the wrong manager at the wrong time. I’ve proactively drafted five or six guys from this roster all spring. Just give them an average batch of luck for six months, and they’re back in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: I could for sure see Colas coming in against a RHP and for defense later in the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: 10. Chicago White Sox A sleeping giant here. So much talent. Just about everything went wrong last year, and Tony La Russa was the wrong manager at the wrong time. I’ve proactively drafted five or six guys from this roster all spring. Just give them an average batch of luck for six months, and they’re back in the playoffs. What is the source here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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