knightni Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 I guess they want to step on Detroit's neck while they're down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 High heat from Matt and all the Tigers can do is pop up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 11:53 PM) Beckham has so much range at 2nd its ridiculous He plays a great 2B for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Booyeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 18 innings against that Tigers lineup. 3 runs. 1.50 ERA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Paw Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 hell yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 ...and this ballgame is OVAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Detroit Sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunofgold Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 05:53 PM) I guess they want to step on Detroit's neck while they're down. Guess so and Ventura not confident in Jones. It worked! White Sox Winner! 1st place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 weak grounder back to the pitcher and Sox win! I luv that Matt Thornton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 This game is going to confuse fantasy sports guys. Did Thornton get a save? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunofgold Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Matt is awesome except as a closer.....1st place 1st time for manager Ventura...pitching matchup favors the White Sox as Sale goes against Porcello tomorrow. Going for the sweep. 4-0 now against AL Central! Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunofgold Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 05:57 PM) This game is going to confuse fantasy sports guys. Did Thornton get a save? Don't think so. He came in with a four run lead, not a three run lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Sunday on WGN and I believe Sale is pitching. I will see you folks behind the big screen Let's go for the sweep if you have no objections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 06:59 PM) Sunday on WGN and I believe Sale is pitching. I will see you folks behind the big screen Let's go for the sweep if you have no objections Now now... now premature sweep-ulation allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 11:01 PM) Now now... now premature sweep-ualation allwed. I can't hold back though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjusttyped Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Am I the only person that's still a bit pessimistic? The Sox have no chance at contending if Dunn, Beckham, and Rios continue to hit this poorly. But, it's early, hopefully they turn it around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 My concern is that they haven't gotten any of their starters past the 6th inning so far. I don't know how long that bullpen can save them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 QUOTE (maxjusttyped @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 10:01 PM) Am I the only person that's still a bit pessimistic? The Sox have no chance at contending if Dunn, Beckham, and Rios continue to hit this poorly. But, it's early, hopefully they turn it around... If by pessimistic you mean not likely to win the division, then you are not alone. I still think the Tigers get it done fairly handily. However, my outlook on the future (and this season) is adjusting upwards. I originally had them pegged for a win total in the low 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjusttyped Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 09:03 PM) If by pessimistic you mean not likely to win the division, then you are not alone. I still think the Tigers get it done fairly handily. However, my outlook on the future (and this season) is adjusting upwards. I originally had them pegged for a win total in the low 70's. I just don't see how this team will score runs. There's a (very) realistic chance the Sox end up getting replacement level value offensively from Beckham, Rios, Dunn, Morel, AJ, etc. The Sox are just fortunate they play 81 games per year at the Cell, so their run total will look inflated compared to where it would look in a more normal ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 QUOTE (maxjusttyped @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 08:07 PM) I just don't see how this team will score runs. There's a (very) realistic chance the Sox end up getting replacement level value offensively from Beckham, Rios, Dunn, Morel, AJ, etc. The Sox are just fortunate they play 81 games per year at the Cell, so their run total will look inflated compared to where it would look in a more normal ballpark. AJ has been their second best or best offensive player. It will probably average out in the end to his normal totals of 12-16 homers and 50-60 RBI's, but that's better than replacement level for a catcher. Dunn will be fine if they start protecting him more against LHP. He's fouling off a lot more pitches (he saw 30 on Friday alone) and he'll square more than his share up in the future. He's actually 5/15 against RHP and 0/11 against LHP. Of course, when you're paying a guy $13-14 million per season, you signed him to hit everyday. Morel's shown encouraging signs the last 2-3 games. Beckham can be replaced by Lillibridge, but we can't easily replace Morel and Beckham, because their defense is just as important as their offense to a team oriented around pitching and winning close games. In the end, this team will go as far as their starting pitching and bullpen take them. Other than the Tigers and Royals, there aren't any offenses that are strong in the AL Central. We match up just fine with the Indians and Twins from an offensive standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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