Balta1701 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 04:04 PM) So those games don't count? You said one game a month, which is what he is getting, and the Sox have 4 off days this month as well. But I suppose it is different from when you were complaining that Konerko would be playing too much and Abreu not playing enough when they announced Paulie was coming back. And of course, the smart managerial move is to do the complete opposite. When people say bunting is a bad idea, I say bunt 6 times in an inning! At least you now definitely agree that Konerko is a waste of space on the roster based on this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 03:08 PM) And of course, the smart managerial move is to do the complete opposite. When people say bunting is a bad idea, I say bunt 6 times in an inning! At least you now definitely agree that Konerko is a waste of space on the roster based on this post. I don't agree with that. Konerko has been a pretty good pinch hitter. He is getting one day a month off. He just was off 3 weeks ago. If he gets a day off by a week from Saturday, nevermind the 3 days the team will have had off in 8 days next Thursday, he is right on the schedule you prescribed, yet you still complain. Edited August 13, 2014 by Dick Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 04:04 PM) But I suppose it is different from when you were complaining that Konerko would be playing too much and Abreu not playing enough when they announced Paulie was coming back. The important thing is that there is complaining about SOMETHING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (Vance Law @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 04:15 PM) The important thing is that there is complaining about SOMETHING. It's like taking medicine. When your doctor advises you to take an aspirin a day, he might complain if you don't. He might also complain if you take a thousand aspirin in a day. Those complaints are just the doctor complaining about something and should be ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Can't throw 3 straight balls after having 2 strikes on a guy.. Recipe for disaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 My guess is that they are approaching this year for Abreu as if he was a pitcher building up his innings, and trying to have him on the field as much as possible, to condition his body to play 150 games annually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 03:17 PM) It's like taking medicine. When your doctor advises you to take an aspirin a day, he might complain if you don't. He might also complain if you take a thousand aspirin in a day. Those complaints are just the doctor complaining about something and should be ignored. What about someone who suggests self medication without a doctors/pharmacists license. And what if he still gets upset when you take his prescribed amount, and insists it still isn't enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Bunt was too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 How are they not running with Danks on Jake Peavy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The excitement of National League baseball, you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1dog Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Pretty sure Q didn't touch 1B there. It was close though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 03:17 PM) It's like taking medicine. When your doctor advises you to take an aspirin a day, he might complain if you don't. He might also complain if you take a thousand aspirin in a day. Those complaints are just the doctor complaining about something and should be ignored. Since when are the White Sox looking for your advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 This offense having a hard time even getting hits on this road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 03:03 PM) Playing baseball especially 1B is not going to tire you out. And he's had more than one day off. It's more mental than physical. It just like baseball in general it's the mental focus and fatigue. The constant travel that he isn't used to also will add to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Relevant: Jake Peavy OPS allowed and K/BB by times through batting order, 2014 1st: .734, 2.65 2nd: .688, 2.64 3rd: 1.003, 1.53 All MLB starters, for comparison 1st: .684, 2.91 2nd: .714, 2.67 3rd: .759, 2.40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 03:17 PM) It's like taking medicine. When your doctor advises you to take an aspirin a day, he might complain if you don't. He might also complain if you take a thousand aspirin in a day. Those complaints are just the doctor complaining about something and should be ignored. Maybe because one isn't enough to take effect and 1000 can destroy your liver. These should not be ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 08:24 PM) My guess is that they are approaching this year for Abreu as if he was a pitcher building up his innings, and trying to have him on the field as much as possible, to condition his body to play 150 games annually. As much as I think he should get a day off every two weeks or so, I completely agree with you on this. Also, they probably want to see how he reacts to one of his biggest slumps of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 03:32 PM) As much as I think he should get a day off every two weeks or so, I completely agree with you on this. Also, they probably want to see how he reacts to one of his biggest slumps of the year. I pretty much said the same damn thing earlier lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (ptatc @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 04:30 PM) Maybe because one isn't enough to take effect and 1000 can destroy your liver. These should not be ignored. And would you say playing while over-tired could also have negative effects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 04:32 PM) As much as I think he should get a day off every two weeks or so, I completely agree with you on this. Also, they probably want to see how he reacts to one of his biggest slumps of the year. I think "When the announcing team calls out how he looks at the plate, whether from exhaustion or injury, it is an appropriate time to give him a day off" is a reasonable standard to me. They've done it twice this year. The last time, he played until he couldn't walk. That's why I'm calling this out now. It's time again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeky Magee Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Pitchers hitting is such a joke. When does the NL get the DH by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I AM A RIGHT FIELDER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Like I said yesterday Adam Dunn kills San Fran pitching! Atta boy Donkey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Sox 1-0 Dunn HR ...............I still think he will go by the end of month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 13, 2014 -> 08:36 PM) I think "When the announcing team calls out how he looks at the plate, whether from exhaustion or injury, it is an appropriate time to give him a day off" is a reasonable standard to me. They've done it twice this year. The last time, he played until he couldn't walk. That's why I'm calling this out now. It's time again. Even when he was getting a single every game a week ago or so, I made mention about how he couldn't catch up to the fastball like he was a month ago. Hopefully he rediscovers the loft in his swing, as right now he's doing his best Avi impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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