Jordan4life_2007 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) Yes, I know. Sample size. Yadda, yadda, yadda. But through 10 games, there hasn't been a better bullpen in baseball. White Sox bullpen rankings: ERA: 1st (1.89) BAA: 1st (.181) WHIP: 3rd (1.17) Total SO: 1st (48) K/9: 1st (12.96) What's really encouraging to me is that this is a "stuff" bullpen. Meaning the chances of it being top-notch all year are much greater than a smoke and mirrors 'pen. Even in 2005, I kept waiting for Cliff Politte, Neal Cotts and Dustin Hermanson to remember they were, um, Cliff Politte, Neal Cotts and Dustin Hermanson. Fortunately, their luck lasted all year. Other than Randy Williams and Scott Linebrink (the latter has looked real good of late), I feel pretty damn good about whoever Ozzie throws out there. Considering how volatile bullpens are, that's a very good feeling. It's early, but from top to bottom, the White Sox pitching staff is as good as it gets. Edited April 16, 2010 by Jordan4life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthsideDon48 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 : And it's amazing to watch Sergio Santos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt4life Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Apr 15, 2010 -> 10:58 PM) : And it's amazing to watch Sergio Santos! totally agree with you. i was very unsure about him going into this season but his stuff is fantastic and i feel pretty confident when they throw him out there. btw, our bullpen had 12k's against the BJ's today, in 6IP, that's unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 This season will all come down to the offense if the bullpen keeps it up. 3 guys who could all close out games. A rookie who looks like he is going to be a real special arm for the Sox, maybe the future closer. Pena is looking good and not like a batting practice pitcher this year. Who knows, Linebrink might be good all year due to his much smaller workload. Randy Williams is a decent LOOGY, but I'd almost rather carry Torres as the long guy in case one of the Fab Five can't go 6 innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 There is a unofficial sports rule that no group or subgroup can be called "Fab Five" or "Fab Four" if the team's overall record is below .500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Also: FIP- 1.78 (1st) Next closest is the Twins at 2.89 xFIP- 2.68 (1st) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Now to catch a little offensive fire and life could be good in a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 The pen is mightier than the bat. Zing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord chas Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 just dont tell joe morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 The Sox had 5 pitchers with 3 strikeouts in 8 innings. I wonder if that has ever happened before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Seems as if Tony Pena has finally found his groove in Chicago also, although it is very early obviously. He was very good at the end of last season though IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Yes, other than Williams, the pen has been great. I had a feeling this pen would be a strength for the team. Pitching, in general, is going to be as strong as any team. Just need the offense to get some consistency going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Sean Connery: Because I've ordered devices like that before - wasted a pretty penny, I don't mind telling you. And if the pen is mightier works, I'll order a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Apr 16, 2010 -> 06:07 AM) Seems as if Tony Pena has finally found his groove in Chicago also, although it is very early obviously. He was very good at the end of last season though IIRC. Pena is looking like another guy who is showing that a spring with Cooper can really help, and that all changes can't be realized instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I've been forced to watch the Canadian feed streaming online this series (go America ), and I will say, even during Romero's gem, their analysts were still just talking about our bellpen. Game two of the series they spent 2 innings talking about Thornton, and how they were so impressed with him and hope to never face him again. That really says something about the respect our bullpen is getting when their own announcers are talking about our pitching while Romero is still on the mound throwing a no-hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 16, 2010 -> 08:32 AM) Pena is looking like another guy who is showing that a spring with Cooper can really help, and that all changes can't be realized instantly. Indeed. I had a good feeling about him going into this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hibbard Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 How are we on Inherited Runners Scored? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Besides Randy Williams and one terrible outing by Linebrink, the bullpen has been very, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 wait wait...you guys have penis mightiers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 QUOTE (The Baconator @ Apr 16, 2010 -> 08:38 AM) I've been forced to watch the Canadian feed streaming online this series (go America ), and I will say, even during Romero's gem, their analysts were still just talking about our bellpen. Game two of the series they spent 2 innings talking about Thornton, and how they were so impressed with him and hope to never face him again. That really says something about the respect our bullpen is getting when their own announcers are talking about our pitching while Romero is still on the mound throwing a no-hitter. Yes, but they were also mentioning Romero's K count about 15-20 times, even when their offense was up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Apr 16, 2010 -> 09:45 AM) How are we on Inherited Runners Scored? Well, Randy has allowed at least 3 just during the Jays series (2 last night, and 1 he walked in for Peavy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 We have the highest average fastball and slider velocity of any pen in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Apr 16, 2010 -> 12:31 PM) We have the highest average fastball and slider velocity of any pen in the game. That's solid. Where did you find that, baseball-reference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Ball Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 QUOTE (The Baconator @ Apr 16, 2010 -> 06:45 PM) That's solid. Where did you find that, baseball-reference? Fangraphs http://www.fangraphs.com/teams.aspx?pos=al...010&month=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I expect the pen to be solid all year long. I'm sure Linebrink will have a dip in production in the 2nd half per usual but besides him and Randy Williams everyone else in the pen should be real good all year imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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