Balta1701 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (Cali @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:32 PM) Unless they're hurt, you can f***ing rest in November. It's August and you're only up 1/2 game. They need to have the full team out there... There is no way that most of these guys will survive playing the next 53 games in a row, especially the older guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 09:36 PM) There is no way that most of these guys will survive playing the next 53 games in a row, especially the older guys. That's why you should try to shuffle in one bench player a game a few times a week instead of going with the "Sunday lineup", especially with how awful the bench has performed this season. I still think this is more injury-related and not rest-related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 01:36 PM) There is no way that most of these guys will survive playing the next 53 games in a row, especially the older guys. Rest them when it's opportune yes. Today is NOT that time. They just lost to the Royals again, Detroit is right on their asses, you have a chance to take a series from a team you struggle with with a day off on Thursday. Now if PK is hurt it's fine. But Rios is the team MVP, without him they might not have enough to win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan Rios has played in all but two games. With off day tomorrow, it's possible Ventura looking to give him 2-day breather. Konerko had that odd brush at first base with Dyson last night. Will know more about lineup changes in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 The Wsox are going to win today and all this b****ing is going to be for nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I can't believe all the whining that is done on this site, especially in the game threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (Cali @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:40 PM) Rest them when it's opportune yes. Today is NOT that time. They just lost to the Royals again, Detroit is right on their asses, you have a chance to take a series from a team you struggle with with a day off on Thursday. Now if PK is hurt it's fine. But Rios is the team MVP, without him they might not have enough to win... The fact that there's an offday tomorrow means that today really is opportune. Even if the guys get used to pinch hit, you get a double-day rest for each of them effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 03:43 PM) I can't believe all the whining that is done on this site, especially in the game threads. You must be new around these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 03:42 PM) The Wsox are going to win today and all this b****ing is going to be for nothing I don't know what the record looks like, but it seems like they usually do win with their "Sunday Lineup" this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) I'm pretty damn sure that Ventura, Coop and KW knows more about baseball than 99.99% of the people on this site.. I just don't get all the damn b****ing and moaning that goes on day by day. The Sox were picked by many experts to finished close to last place but RV has this team in 1st place on Aug 8th and yet most people on this site act like the Sox are a terrible team. Edited August 8, 2012 by SOXOBAMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 01:57 PM) I'm pretty damn sure that Ventura, Coop and KW knows more about baseball than 99.99% of the people on this site.. I just don't get all the damn b****ing and moaning that goes on day by day. The Sox were picked by many experts to finished close to last place but RV has this team in 1st place on Aug 8th and yet most people on this site act like the Sox are a terrible team. My whining comes mostly from the fact that this team has been in first place for 70+ days, and if they miss the postseason it will crush me (and I'm sure other people on the site) It will hurt 10000 x more than if they had just lost 95 like they were being predicted as losing. I would prefer losing 95 to missing the post season by 1-2 games It's tight right now and every single game matters, so we as message board fans who obviously know better get a little chappy when s*** like this happens. I hope these days off reinvigorate the team and they run all the way to October, but in the meantime every game is gonna be looked at under the worlds largest internet microscope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Confidence in Gordo is growing. That'll only help him. Rios needs an off day. Paulie needs to be lemony-fresh down the stretch. Edited August 8, 2012 by Quinarvy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (Cali @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:11 PM) My whining comes mostly from the fact that this team has been in first place for 70+ days, and if they miss the postseason it will crush me (and I'm sure other people on the site) It will hurt 10000 x more than if they had just lost 95 like they were being predicted as losing. I would prefer losing 95 to missing the post season by 1-2 games It's tight right now and every single game matters, so we as message board fans who obviously know better get a little chappy when s*** like this happens. I hope these days off reinvigorate the team and they run all the way to October, but in the meantime every game is gonna be looked at under the worlds largest internet microscope. Why would it hurt you more? You expected and predicted failure, and they have done nothing but exceed your expectations. this, as they say, is all gravy. They are competing against a team that by some was predicted to shatter run scoring records, and have actually hung with them toe to toe. And even if they lose first place, they arent done. There is a long couple months left. You cannot keep the pedal to the floor the entire way, and Robin knows this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (Cali @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 03:40 PM) Now if PK is hurt it's fine. But Rios is the team MVP, without him they might not have enough to win... Rios is out with back stiffness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 03:45 PM) The fact that there's an offday tomorrow means that today really is opportune. Even if the guys get used to pinch hit, you get a double-day rest for each of them effectively. This is baseball, not a triathlon. How much rest do these guys need and why is two off-days in a row better than two spaced off-days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidepride15 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:24 PM) Rios is out with back stiffness Must be from carrying the team the last like 3 months. LOL Seriously though, he has been as good if not better (all-around) than anyone in all of baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (southsidepride15 @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:34 PM) Must be from carrying the team the last like 3 months. LOL Seriously though, he has been as good if not better (all-around) than anyone in all of baseball. Not really. Not even close. But he's had a fine year. No doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 09:24 PM) Rios is out with back stiffness Damn, you could see it in his 2nd AB. He still went on to double in his 3rd AB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (southsidepride15 @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:34 PM) Must be from carrying the team the last like 3 months. LOL Seriously though, he has been as good if not better (all-around) than anyone in all of baseball. That would be Trout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Would be nice if they finally figure out the mystery that is Kansas City Royals pitching every other team in the league has the last two games have been pretty disheartening for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:24 PM) Rios is out with back stiffness Yeah, and PK got a little banged up and needs the rest. So I fail to see why this is some sort of huge nightmare lineup - he's doing what he can do with what he has. That all said, I'd rather have seen Flowers at DH instead of Hudson. For that matter, I'm surprised Hudson is still on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidepride15 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:36 PM) Not really. Not even close. But he's had a fine year. No doubt. Ok, if you say so. The last 3 months for him has been solid gold that's all I know. Hitting, slugging, scoring runs, playing D, stealing a big base when you need it....oh, and that walk off on Friday night as I enjoyed my MGD from the Club Level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (southsidepride15 @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:42 PM) Ok, if you say so. The last 3 months for him has been solid gold that's all I know. Hitting, slugging, scoring runs, playing D, stealing a big base when you need it....oh, and that walk off on Friday night as I enjoyed my MGD from the Club Level. You do know who Mike Trout is, no? Or Andrew McCutchen? Some dude named Ryan Braun, I don't know, hitting the baseball really well? Has Rios had a fine bounce-back season? Yes. Has he been the White Sox best player? No doubt. Best in baseball? No, no, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 09:45 PM) You do know who Mike Trout is, no? Or Andrew McCutchen? Some dude named Ryan Braun, I don't know, hitting the baseball really well? Has Rios had a fine bounce-back season? Yes. Has he been the White Sox best player? No doubt. Best in baseball? No, no, no. Don't forget Brett Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 8, 2012 -> 04:46 PM) Don't forget Brett Jackson And Juan Pierre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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