caulfield12 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Probable Pitchers Civale RHP|#43 4 - 2|2.54 ERA 54 K Kopech RHP|#34 4 - 9|4.44 ERA 107 K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 This would be a very tempting game to pick the Guardians as a bettor...but who knows with Kopech and these new "just happy to be here Sox". Civale has been one of their quiet MVPs this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kids Can Play Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 hours ago, caulfield12 said: This would be a very tempting game to pick the Guardians as a bettor...but who knows with Kopech and these new "just happy to be here Sox". Civale has been one of their quiet MVPs this season. It's more then tempting. The game is only a -141 on the moneyline at my sportsbook. Civale has a 1.72 ERA in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Timmy U Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Nice to see Andrus starting the game for what could be his last appearance in a Sox uni. I wonder if they'll give him a motorcycle or something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Timmy U said: Nice to see Andrus starting the game for what could be his last appearance in a Sox uni. I wonder if they'll give him a motorcycle or something. Makes sense to keep Elvis until Romy returns, doesn’t make sense to call up Sosa unless they plan to make him a starter for which he is too young and not ready. Playing Elvis a few times a month to rest Tim and Remillard is fine. Like Leury, playing Elvis as a starter is not ideal at this stage of his career. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Benintendi down in the lineup a big change...especially when he's been the most effective AL leadoff hitter the last 4-6 weeks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Benintendi down in the lineup a big change...especially when he's been the most effective AL leadoff hitter the last 4-6 weeks. I don’t get him batting 5th either. Is Eloy hurt, can’t be tired from DHing. Edited July 30, 2023 by The Mighty Mite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Looks like a loss for sure. But they still have to play the game to confirm it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: I don’t get him batting 5th either. Is Eloy hurt, can’t be tired from DHing. Probably figured he was hitting too good to play. Probably just resting his groin to make sure he doesn't get it torn from his body. He might end up PH today. Edited July 30, 2023 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kids Can Play Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Benintendi down in the lineup a big change...especially when he's been the most effective AL leadoff hitter the last 4-6 weeks. You are absolutely correct on that. Yeah I guess when TA got that home run last night, everything is back to normal. I guess Grifol doesn't think that Benintendi with his .284 BA and .350 OBP isn't that important for the leadoff role, compared to Tim's .245 BA and .286 OBP. Not to mentioned Benintendi leads the team in walks with 36 to Tim's 19 walks. LOL! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: I don’t get him batting 5th either. Is Eloy hurt, can’t be tired from DHing. I did forget the possibility that there could be legit trade talks about Eloy. There is a scarcity of quality bats on the market . I don't know if the Sox would trade him but it is possible with the right offer. I'd certainly consider it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, The Kids Can Play said: You are absolutely correct on that. Yeah I guess when TA got that home run last night, everything is back to normal. I guess Grifol doesn't think that Benintendi with his .284 BA and .350 OBP isn't that important for the leadoff role, compared to Tim's .245 BA and .286 OBP. Not to mentioned Benintendi leads the team in walks with 36 to Tim's 19 walks. LOL! I like Benintendi there but Tim is hitting .351 with a .851 OPS since the all star break so I get it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kids Can Play Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Buehrle>Wood said: I like Benintendi there but Tim is hitting .351 with a .851 OPS since the all star break so I get it Yes Tim is has hit much better since the All-Star break, but keep in perspective, Tim has those numbers hitting #2. Maybe batting second took the pressure off hitting #1 for Tim. Benintendi was doing fine at #1 and actually better since moving from #2 to #1. Evidently Grifol forgot the old adage, "If it's not Broke, don't Fix it!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Bigger disappointment this year? Kopech or Vaughn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I just wonder why Benintendi was not moved to 2 instead of 5. He is more of a table setter than a run producer at this point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Bigger disappointment this year? Kopech or Vaughn? I simply can’t believe he throws his fastball at 93 so often now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Bigger disappointment this year? Kopech or Vaughn? I'm living off of Andrew's homer from last night so gotta go with Kopech....but stay tuned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Naylor 460 4 19 at GRF the last two years. Kopech hasn't given up a run in three starts over 15 innings pitched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 minute ago, wegner said: I just wonder why Benintendi was not moved to 2 instead of 5. He is more of a table setter than a run producer at this point. Would say the same for his contract (2 instead of 5 years). Joins Grandal and Keuchel in the overpay with no other reported offers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Bigger disappointment this year? Kopech or Vaughn? Vaughn. I was expecting at least a .270 average and 25 bombs by now. At least he has a decent rbi total. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, wegner said: I'm living off of Andrew's homer from last night so gotta go with Kopech....but stay tuned. Colas with the negative 0.5 fWAR for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Just now, South Side Hit Men said: Colas with the negative 0.5 fWAR for the win. Kopech is close to that number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 2019-2022 Anderson hit .318 combined. Moncada .148 the last 18 games...pretty much the opposite of Anderson near .350 during that span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 That was a long inning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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