Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:03 PM) Same here. The overreaction after the inevitable loss, while expected, is still mind-boggling. We're used to s***ty play so it's normal. I'd rather have Cespedes depending on the deal obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:02 PM) Which is what Upton/Cespedes would help. The fact that we're under .500 is irrelevant when we're what, 2.5, 3 games out of a playoff spot? So you replace one bad bat with a better one but still have holes. And yes being under .500 is relevant cause the can't consistently win to get over it and stay there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 3 1/2 games right now assuming the Twins close out their 9-5 lead late. The exact position of the White Flag Sox and the White Flag Tigers yesterday. Except that White Sox team only had the Indians to contend with, not the Tigers, Rangers, Blue Jays, Orioles, Rays and Twins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Another update on a hitter. CarGo went 2-4 tonight in STL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:03 PM) Same here. The overreaction after the inevitable loss, while expected, is still mind-boggling. My overreacting isn't over the fact of a bad loss but the fact of looking at a small portion of 25 games against consistently bad for most of the year. Again the sox have to win a lot of game the rest of the year to contend. They've shown winning for a stretch of the last 25 games but alot of losing before that. Maybe they changed but time will tell. Edited July 31, 2015 by WhiteSoxLifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 09:03 PM) Same here. The overreaction after the inevitable loss, while expected, is still mind-boggling. It kind of feels like a "double loss" because we were so close to .500 again, Sale was on the mound, the Red Sox had just completely fallen apart last night...and now today the Tigers are bringing in some legit prospects to breathe new life into that franchise (and if they can bring in someone like Cueto/Greinke it will be more discouraging) and we're kind of stuck out there in no man's land. That and the fact that Tulo/Price/Donaldson/Bautista and the rest of that offense makes the Blue Jays an even more difficult team for the White Sox to pass. Edited July 31, 2015 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:04 PM) We're used to s***ty play so it's normal. I'd rather have Cespedes depending on the deal obviously. Where does Cespedes play???? Melky has very limited experience in RF. Now if you can trade LaRoche for Cespesdes it would work in that Melky goes to DH. But no way that happens. The Tigers will want a young pitcher. cespedes is also a below average fielder although he has a great arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:02 PM) Buying a bat. Can't change your mind because of one rainy s***ty game facing a knuckleballer. Some day Wright will be telling his grandchildren about the night he outpitched Chris Sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:02 PM) Which is what Upton/Cespedes would help. The fact that we're under .500 is irrelevant when we're what, 2.5, 3 games out of a playoff spot? No team under .500 is making the playoffs it is very relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 It was a nice run while it lasted but even with the run the Sox are still under .500. I hope Kenny doesn't mortgage the future on another long, long shot. The remaining schedule is very difficult and I just don't see it happening so I hope the Sox resist the urge and don't do something stupid. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Rough night. Can't ignore last seven nights. Off to bed as nothing is happening right now. Hope to wake up to us acquiring a bat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:05 PM) So you replace one bad bat with a better one but still have holes. Find me a baseball team without a single hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:11 PM) My overreacting isn't over the fact of a bad loss but the fact of looking at a small portion of 25 games against consistently bad for most of the year. Again the sox have to win a lot of game the rest of the year to contend. They've shown winning for a stretch of the last 25 games but alot of losing before that. Maybe they changed but time will tell. I'm not trying to attack you specifically or anything. My point is, for the past few days, everyone has been posting in the Buyer thread. There was absolutely no talk of selling during this streak, and after one loss, there suddenly is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:12 PM) Where does Cespedes play???? Melky has very limited experience in RF. Now if you can trade LaRoche for Cespesdes it would work in that Melky goes to DH. But no way that happens. The Tigers will want a young pitcher. cespedes is also a below average fielder although he has a great arm Melky can play RF. He's played 100+ games over there. It's not as different from LF as you'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:29 PM) Melky can play RF. He's played 100+ games over there. It's not as different from LF as you'd think. Most of those 100 games were when he was young. He has played less than 25 the last 5 years. Right field tends to be harder for a left handed outfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:33 PM) Most of those 100 games were when he was young. He has played less than 25 the last 5 years. Right field tends to be harder for a left handed outfielder. I'm not saying his defense in right will be good. His defense in left isn't even good. But, he can at least play RF if needed. I can think of many left handed right fielders. Pretty sure De Aza played some RF for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:15 PM) No team under .500 is making the playoffs it is very relevant. Of course, you're assuming the Sox will end the year under .500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 "oh no we suck again" *rob schneider/waterboy voice* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 03:29 AM) 14.5 million wasted. Nobody knew he was going to get hurt. You give a pitcher a lot of money you will get burned. Look at Detroit. They paid Price 19.75 mill this season and was DYING to get rid of him. Blame baseball owners and GMS; why blame Danks. He f***ing got hurt. If the Sox sign Shark you'll be just as mad at him when he gets hurt with his 18-20 mill dollar contract. QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 03:36 AM) Sox will still be under .500 even taking 2 of 3. Sox need to win and do it in bunches Yes but it's a process. Just keep winning series and go on another 7 of 8 run at some point and Sox figure to be OK, unless some of the better teams play to their potential and pull away (o's, blue jays, rangers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxsoxsoxsox Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 THE .500 TEASE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 There went my hopes of them being undefeated the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 03:16 AM) It was a nice run while it lasted but even with the run the Sox are still under .500. I hope Kenny doesn't mortgage the future on another long, long shot. The remaining schedule is very difficult and I just don't see it happening so I hope the Sox resist the urge and don't do something stupid. Mark mate .... it is too late now to get anything nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 09:48 PM) Nobody knew he was going to get hurt. You give a pitcher a lot of money you will get burned. Look at Detroit. They paid Price 19.75 mill this season and was DYING to get rid of him. Blame baseball owners and GMS; why blame Danks. He f***ing got hurt. If the Sox sign Shark you'll be just as mad at him when he gets hurt with his 18-20 mill dollar contract. Yes but it's a process. Just keep winning series and go on another 7 of 8 run at some point and Sox figure to be OK, unless some of the better teams play to their potential and pull away (o's, blue jays, rangers). Price was pitching great until his last start against his former team....that wasn't the problem, his FA status at the end of the year was. They valued the package they got in return for him and the prospect for Soria and whatever they'll get for Cespedes, Rajai Davis and Avila as a better ROI than the very slim probability of them making the playoffs from 3 games under, Verlander still not back to 100% and Anibal Sanchez a shadow of his former self and no solutions at the 4/5 spots in the rotation. Most importantly, Miguel Cabrera's out (and perhaps the injury is more serious than first reported), and their line-up's not going anywhere without him as the driving force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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