caulfield12 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) So now Sergio has to save 15-18 in a row to put himself in the territory of "successful" SV/SVO ratio. Edited April 10, 2012 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 10:28 PM) So now Sergio has to save 15-18 in a row to put himself in the territory of "successful" SV/SVO ratio. Or he can finish the year 40 of 48 and no one is going to care either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 10, 2012 -> 12:19 AM) Or he can finish the year 40 of 48 and no one is going to care either way. Or he can lose the job ala Matt Thornton/Aceves/Melancon in the first 6 weeks of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 10, 2012 -> 01:49 AM) Or he can lose the job ala Matt Thornton/Aceves/Melancon in the first 6 weeks of the season. Blue Jays do have a deep bullpen, so yeah, he can definitely lose the job to somebody like Cordero or Oliver. Aceves hasn't lost his job yet. He had a 1-2-3 save today. Edited April 10, 2012 by chw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 QUOTE (The Baconator @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 09:16 PM) Santos has now blown two saves in Toronto, Santiago has converted two on the South Side. Aside from the one-too-many fastball last night, Santiago looks good. He looks confident on the mound. He's got some good velocity on his fastball, and that screwball can be pretty nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Apr 10, 2012 -> 05:11 AM) Aside from the one-too-many fastball last night, Santiago looks good. He looks confident on the mound. He's got some good velocity on his fastball, and that screwball can be pretty nasty. But isn't the "one too many fastballs" issue more on Pierzynski than Santiago? A.J. is the veteran signal caller here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Apr 10, 2012 -> 08:05 AM) But isn't the "one too many fastballs" issue more on Pierzynski than Santiago? A.J. is the veteran signal caller here. I think that's on AJ. Sometimes he can be a bit formulaic on how he makes pitchers throw, especially showing up with his relievers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 QUOTE (The Baconator @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 09:16 PM) Santos has now blown two saves in Toronto, Santiago has converted two on the South Side. The Sox did a real good job of protecting Sergio over the last few years. It is a whole different ballgame when you get a top prospect traded for you, and you have the expectations of being the stopper as you walk in the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Apr 10, 2012 -> 07:05 AM) But isn't the "one too many fastballs" issue more on Pierzynski than Santiago? A.J. is the veteran signal caller here. Probably. I kept saying to my son, "Watch, here comes the screwball", and then he'd fire another fastball. He was getting a piece of every one he threw. Whether it was AJ or Santiago, one of them should have realized a change in speed would be a better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Apr 10, 2012 -> 07:05 AM) But isn't the "one too many fastballs" issue more on Pierzynski than Santiago? A.J. is the veteran signal caller here. Absolutely. Santiago didn't call off AJ once, nor should he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Apr 10, 2012 -> 08:05 AM) But isn't the "one too many fastballs" issue more on Pierzynski than Santiago? A.J. is the veteran signal caller here. Totally on AJ, though I'm not necessarily against that philosophy. With a 3-run lead, you want as little trickery as possible unless you start getting into trouble. Probably should have called for the screwball on that pitch, but I understand trying to get the out with the fastball when you've got the max lead in a save situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Sox acquired INF Jose Castro from Cincinnati. Castro will be assigned to Charlotte. - Gonzo Adios Beckham! PS. OH IRONY! Edited April 10, 2012 by justBLAZE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I know that it's a little premature, but I'd love to see Escobar sent back down to Charlotte, and Dalla McPherson brought up. He has been a monster the last couple of years, vs. RHP at AAA. The offense could sure use a left handed power bat. I don't think that there is much more for him to prove at AAA. The poor guy had so much promise before his back problems. Morel could play 3RD versus LHP, and be a late innings defensive replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 QUOTE (Lillian @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 08:42 AM) I know that it's a little premature, but I'd love to see Escobar sent back down to Charlotte, and Dalla McPherson brought up. He has been a monster the last couple of years, vs. RHP at AAA. The offense could sure use a left handed power bat. I don't think that there is much more for him to prove at AAA. The poor guy had so much promise before his back problems. Morel could play 3RD versus LHP, and be a late innings defensive replacement. Dallas is a classic 4A player. At the very least we know Escobar can pick it, which is important out of your back up IF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 09:53 AM) Dallas is a classic 4A player. At the very least we know Escobar can pick it, which is important out of your back up IF. Escobar is also much more useful as a late game pinch runner. McPherson doesn't have that much more to prove at the MLB level either. He's proven pretty regularly he just can't perform at the level to justify giving him a regular roster spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 08:59 AM) Escobar is also much more useful as a late game pinch runner. McPherson doesn't have that much more to prove at the MLB level either. He's proven pretty regularly he just can't perform at the level to justify giving him a regular roster spot. Not to mention McPherson can defend no positions well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) I understand that he is not a plus defender, and that's why I suggested that Morel should be a late inning defensive replacement. McPherson really hasn't had a chance to play regularly at the Big League level, since coming back from his back surgeries. He's only had 26 at bats since 2008. Does anyone really believe that those 26 at bats provide evidence of anything? He has hit very well at AAA, especially vs. RHP. I don't think that there's any way to know what he would do. He certainly has the potential to be an impact bat, which I don't think either Morel or Escobar do. What would you guys suggest that this team do to make the offense more respectable? There isn't much for opposing pitchers to fear in our lineup, besides P.K. Edited April 11, 2012 by Lillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 QUOTE (Lillian @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 09:39 AM) I understand that he is not a plus defender, and that's why I suggested that Morel should be a late inning defensive replacement. McPherson really hasn't had a chance to play regularly at the Big League level, since coming back from his back surgeries. He's only had 26 at bats since 2006. Does anyone really believe that those 26 at bats provide evidence of anything? He has hit very well at AAA, especially vs. RHP. I don't think that there's any way to know what he would do. He certainly has the potential to be an impact bat, which I don't think either Morel or Escobar do. What would you guys suggest that this team do to make the offense more respectable? There isn't much for opposing pitchers to fear in our lineup, besides P.K. I'm not sure that Dallas's number would be better than Morel all things considered. Remember we are talking about a guy who has 133 K's in 386 ML ABs over his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Apr 10, 2012 -> 05:19 PM) Sox acquired INF Jose Castro from Cincinnati. Castro will be assigned to Charlotte. - Gonzo Adios Beckham! PS. OH IRONY! I'll bet Kenny was laughing his ass off at this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 A great quote from KW right now would be "I love Castro." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Apr 10, 2012 -> 11:19 PM) Sox acquired INF Jose Castro from Cincinnati. Castro will be assigned to Charlotte. - Gonzo Adios Beckham! PS. OH IRONY! Beckham is not gone for Castro. Castro had his best hitting season last year at 24/25 years of age but has no pop at all and doesn't steal bases. I see him as back up infielder at Charlotte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 07:09 PM) I'll bet Kenny was laughing his ass off at this one. Kenny is too cool to laugh.A legend in hs own mind maybe just like how Ozzie acted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 08:17 PM) Beckham is not gone for Castro. Castro had his best hitting season last year at 24/25 years of age but has no pop at all and doesn't steal bases. I see him as back up infielder at Charlotte Nothing gets by you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macsandz Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (Lillian @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 08:42 AM) I know that it's a little premature, but I'd love to see Escobar sent back down to Charlotte, and Dalla McPherson brought up. He has been a monster the last couple of years, vs. RHP at AAA. The offense could sure use a left handed power bat. I don't think that there is much more for him to prove at AAA. The poor guy had so much promise before his back problems. Morel could play 3RD versus LHP, and be a late innings defensive replacement. Escobar is going to prove very useful, very soon, methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Is anybody making schedule wallpapers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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