Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 2m Surkamp optioned. I would imagine that Lindstrom may be coming back but that leaves no LHP in the bullpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 07:13 PM) Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 2m Surkamp optioned. I would imagine that Lindstrom may be coming back but that leaves no LHP in the bullpen. Rodon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Beckham still there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peavy44 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 QUOTE (Vance Law @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 06:15 PM) Rodon? Rodon in September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 06:13 PM) Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 2m Surkamp optioned. I would imagine that Lindstrom may be coming back but that leaves no LHP in the bullpen. Colleen Kane @ChiTribKane 3m White Sox option Eric Surkamp to AAA Charlotte to make room for Matt Lindstrom's return Tuesday. Sox will go without lefty in pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Obvious precursor to Rodon coming up in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 No lefty in pen no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 08:02 PM) No lefty in pen no problem. Been doing it all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Good. He was horrific. However, think about it ... how embarrassing for Mr. Hahn. This has to be the first time in the modern era (since the start of the over-use of bullpens regarding matchups from the sixth inning on) that a team has had absolutely no lefty in the pen. You've got to have some lefties for gosh sakes. Can't they bring up some hack who can throw from the left side to take his turn? Edited August 11, 2014 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 08:25 PM) Good. He was horrific. However, think about it ... how embarrassing for Mr. Hahn. This has to be the first time in the modern era (since the start of the over-use of bullpens regarding matchups from the sixth inning on) that a team has had absolutely no lefty in the pen. You've got to have some lefties for gosh sakes. Can't they bring up some hack who can throw from the left side to take his turn? The 2nd best team in baseball doesn't have a single lefty in the bullpen. http://www.losangelesregister.com/articles...ngels-left.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 01:36 AM) The 2nd best team in baseball doesn't have a single lefty in the bullpen. http://www.losangelesregister.com/articles...ngels-left.html Good call. That shocks me. If there was a Soxtalk kangaroo court I should be fined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 09:25 PM) Good. He was horrific. However, think about it ... how embarrassing for Mr. Hahn. This has to be the first time in the modern era (since the start of the over-use of bullpens regarding matchups from the sixth inning on) that a team has had absolutely no lefty in the pen. You've got to have some lefties for gosh sakes. Can't they bring up some hack who can throw from the left side to take his turn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 06:16 PM) Beckham still there I was hoping he would be gone when I got home from work tonight... And nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 03:22 AM) I was hoping he would be gone when I got home from work tonight... And nope They can't just DFA him. Too embarrassing for everybody involved. He'll quietly be done as a Sox player this offseason.This is Paulie's farewell tour, as well as Dunn's and Gordon's. Three familiar faces to be gone next season. Probably DeAza as well. Maybe Viciedo. Edited August 11, 2014 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 To start Rodon's clock for Robin Ventura September mop-up ball would be ridiculous. He is precisely the player who should not be rushed. and you certainly don't waste his time as a bullpen pitcher. Surkamp is a strange send-back, with no other lefty available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (GreenSox @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 05:39 AM) To start Rodon's clock for Robin Ventura September mop-up ball would be ridiculous. He is precisely the player who should not be rushed. and you certainly don't waste his time as a bullpen pitcher. Surkamp is a strange send-back, with no other lefty available. unless it was a wink wink deal with his camp for the contract to be sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (GreenSox @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 11:39 PM) To start Rodon's clock for Robin Ventura September mop-up ball would be ridiculous. He is precisely the player who should not be rushed. and you certainly don't waste his time as a bullpen pitcher. Surkamp is a strange send-back, with no other lefty available. If they plan on Rodon being on the opening day roster next year, his service time from this year means nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 08:36 PM) The 2nd best team in baseball doesn't have a single lefty in the bullpen. http://www.losangelesregister.com/articles...ngels-left.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Bullpen is so bad that we're better off without even having a left-hander -- in an era where optimizing bullpen platoon matchups can produce per-inning results similar to elite starters. Yeah, this is Robin Ventura's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Put Danks in the pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (oldsox @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 06:41 AM) Put Danks in the pen. And who do you want to start in his place? That's not exactly the kind of thing that's going to help you find a trade partner. The Giants did it with Zito when they had no other options, but they still had to carry his contract until the bitter end, although at some point he improved enough he could come back semi-effectively as a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 QUOTE (GreenSox @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 11:39 PM) To start Rodon's clock for Robin Ventura September mop-up ball would be ridiculous. He is precisely the player who should not be rushed. and you certainly don't waste his time as a bullpen pitcher. Surkamp is a strange send-back, with no other lefty available. There is value in getting Rodon used to how a major leaguer lives: the travel, the way they prepare for games, training facilities and staff, the whole lifestyle. Getting that out of the way now would help him be more comfortable next year when things matter and he'll need to focus on his pitching. If he's physically ready, calling him up now or in 3 weeks would be beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glangon Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Call up Wilkins and put Dunn in the pen until Lindstrom comes back. 1) Wilkins can't be any worse than Dunn hitting 2) Dunn can't be any worse than Surkamp pitching. 3) The fans get some entertainment watching the Big Donkey pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonxctf Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Lindstrom has 7ER in 4.2IP in AAA. So he'll fit in nicely in the bullpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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