CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) In Eric Johnson's 2015 debut the Sox built a 6-1 lead then held on to complete the sweep in KC. Johnson pitched well giving up 3 solo HRs in 6 innings before he ran out of gas in the heat and humidity of KC. Johhny Cueto only lasted 3 innings before he was pulled after giving up 5 runs on 7 seven with 2 walks. David Robertson picked up a save. Recently acquired Mike Olt went 2/4 with 2 K's and played solid at 3rd. Edited September 7, 2015 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Feels good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Could not be happier about sweeping the Royals in KC. Well done White Sox. Edited September 6, 2015 by BlackSox13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Lot of fun but can the Sox just shut down Petricka please and then release him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 This will forever be known as the series that cost Greg his house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 6, 2015 -> 07:16 PM) This will forever be known as the series that cost Greg his house Or three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Was Cueto like working on a pitch or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Out of all series the Sox had on the schedule this season, this is the last one I would expect to be a sweep. Edited September 7, 2015 by Jose Abreu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Sep 6, 2015 -> 07:11 PM) Was Cueto like working on a pitch or something? Probably not . Sox just caught him when he's been struggling his last few outings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Finally. f***ing finally! The Sox go into KC and win all three. Halleluia. Finally. It really means nothing but I'll sure take it. I just don't understand how we can lose so many games against KC then sweep a 3-game series finally out of nowhere. The strange thing is we all know it signifies nothing. It's just a wonderful thing, though, to sweep them. From a Royals standpoint, the Cueto acquisition is a reminder not all midseason additions do work. He blows. And he's another guy whose gonna soon be making 20 million dollars a season for 6-7 seasons. I just don't understand how baseball execs can hand out these contracts and risk the player immediately turning to s***! GOOD JOB WHITE SOX. YOU SWEPT THE BASTARDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Why can't we beat KC when it matters? This s*** just pisses me off more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Post All Star break in 186 AB Eaton is batting .333 but leading the team in K's with 51. Strange what a sore shoulder can do but the end result isn't bad but he might need off season surgery. Eaton has said " it would be more fun hitting in the three or four or five hole" so if Micah Johnson pans out somewhere Eaton would love it. Edited September 7, 2015 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 David Robertson hasn't allowed a hit since August 16th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 02:55 AM) Post All Star break in 186 AB Eaton is batting .333 but leading the team in K's with 51. Strange what a sore shoulder can do but the end result isn't bad but he might need off season surgery. Eaton has said " it would be more fun hitting in the three or four or five hole" so if Micah Johnson pans out somewhere Eaton would love it. I still like the 2014 Eaton getting on base better than this version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 09:31 AM) I still like the 2014 Eaton getting on base better than this version. His OBP the second half is only .419. He is within .011 of his 2014 OBP overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 It feels so much better to win then lose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 10:42 AM) It feels so much better to win then lose It feels even more better to win, then win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 When was the last time a pitcher who had success in the NL replicated that success in the AL? Cueto has sucked, and Hamels has just been OK for the Rangers (I'm aware of the small sample sizes). We all know what's happened with Samardzija. I can't think of one. I guess Volquez has been OK this year but he's not really a guy I would say has had a past history of success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 11:33 AM) When was the last time a pitcher who had success in the NL replicated that success in the AL? Cueto has sucked, and Hamels has just been OK for the Rangers (I'm aware of the small sample sizes). We all know what's happened with Samardzija. I can't think of one. I guess Volquez has been OK this year but he's not really a guy I would say has had a past history of success. In this century I'd agree. NL players don't really work for this team. Don't forget Peavy, he wasn't great for this team. Interesting that Scherzer isn't producing for what he's paid. Puljols is productive but the Angels regret that contract. Hopefully the Sox will realize trying to fill holes with NL players isn't working for them. That's where you throw out the stat book and look at recent history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 01:38 AM) In this century I'd agree. NL players don't really work for this team. Don't forget Peavy, he wasn't great for this team. Interesting that Scherzer isn't producing for what he's paid. Puljols is productive but the Angels regret that contract. Hopefully the Sox will realize trying to fill holes with NL players isn't working for them. That's where you throw out the stat book and look at recent history. And then you get guys like Liriano, Arrieta and Hammel that excel in NL after looking like garbage in AL Edited September 8, 2015 by fathom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 01:33 PM) When was the last time a pitcher who had success in the NL replicated that success in the AL? Cueto has sucked, and Hamels has just been OK for the Rangers (I'm aware of the small sample sizes). We all know what's happened with Samardzija. I can't think of one. I guess Volquez has been OK this year but he's not really a guy I would say has had a past history of success. I took a look at the top 10 Cy Young award winners over the past few seasons for guys who spent a lot of time in the NL and came up with Anibal Sanchez, Dan Haren, Bartolo Colon, Cliff Lee, Jose Valverde, and Josh Beckett. None of them were really close to the top, they just placed and performed well, had a closer thrown in, none of them were obviously 100% consistent either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 this was like the conversation that was done back in the late 90"s and earlier. while i really can't say either way, i just like to clarify this. is what is being discuss is, an elite pitcher whom most would agree, if he came or is in the NL, does that mean that his stats may be watered down. as oppose to an equal pitcher in talent in the AL???? the reason why i am curious is FA is right around the corner and this is an interesting subject. many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 QUOTE (LDF @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 06:56 PM) this was like the conversation that was done back in the late 90"s and earlier. while i really can't say either way, i just like to clarify this. is what is being discuss is, an elite pitcher whom most would agree, if he came or is in the NL, does that mean that his stats may be watered down. as oppose to an equal pitcher in talent in the AL???? the reason why i am curious is FA is right around the corner and this is an interesting subject. many thanks. Both leagues are so different. I like NL baseball much better. I don't know how much as changed but even the strike zone use to be different. How long a pitcher stays in the game is dependent on whether to pinch hit. IN the AL you have to throw to a DH. I think the talent is better in the AL but when it comes to the post season the NL plays the game better. The Sox don't have success with former NL players. Dunn couldn't adjust to AL pitching and we shall see how Laroche does next season. As for shark I think he is over rated. He also came from a Cubs organization where it is OK for players to have attitudes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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