Jose Abreu Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Dan Hayes @CSNHayes 2m2 minutes ago Chris Sale is pitching Tuesday in Toronto. #WhiteSox have a TBA for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Oh boy, hope it's nothing relating to injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Explains Gonzalez getting bumped. Have a feeling Erik Johnson isn't getting that start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I think it has everything to do with 19 straight games, and not an injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 So does this have anything to do with Danks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 If it were an injury they would be skipping his start entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 24, 2016 -> 04:35 PM) So does this have anything to do with Danks? You don't like his chances vs Toronto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Gonzalez has a career ERA of 2.82 in Toronto. 7-3, 2.61 total vs Blue Jays. Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 24, 2016 -> 09:43 AM) Gonzalez has a career ERA of 2.82 in Toronto. 7-3, 2.61 total vs Blue Jays. Just sayin'. Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 They're gonna keep Erik Johnson around today in case Latos gets murdered (Texas was scoring like 7 runs a game until they came to Chicago) and call up Gonzalez the instant the game ends. I'd almost guarantee it. The question I have is whether this is a spot start for Gonzalez to alleviate the wear and tear from 19 straight game, or the first step in the The End of John Danks. Maybe both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Quintana to pitch Wednesday, thus reestablishing the Sale/Quintana 1/2 combo and eliminating at least one John Danks start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 24, 2016 -> 08:33 AM) Oh boy, hope it's nothing relating to injury. You really need to work on your mind set. You're a great guy . Have never seen you be anything but gracious and poised but damn it doesn't always have to be worst case scenario as your 1st thought. I'm sure he's fine just a lot of games and one thing the Sox always do is try to protect Sale's arm as much as possible, It's actually quite admirable they do that, because one year the Sox will make the playoffs and Sale will have to pitch into a post season and then a season after that. The innings will pile up and they are just protecting the biggest asset they have, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 They need to save Sale's arm for the stretch run anyway, so I'm ok with them giving him a few extra days rest here and there just to be safe. Hopefully Gonzalez (or whoever pitches on Monday) does really well so that the Sox are forced to move on from Danks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 They also might push back Danks to face Baltimore, a team he dominated at the Cell last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The Sox are really at the point with Danks of, "Are we better off giving somebody else these last 27-29 starts?" Once the answer is Yes, you release Danks and eat the money. I'm not sure they're there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 24, 2016 -> 11:05 AM) The Sox are really at the point with Danks of, "Are we better off giving somebody else these last 27-29 starts?" Once the answer is Yes, you release Danks and eat the money. I'm not sure they're there yet. Or do you give him a chance in the pen? He might provide some value as a long-man and/or LOOGY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Apr 24, 2016 -> 10:47 AM) They're gonna keep Erik Johnson around today in case Latos gets murdered (Texas was scoring like 7 runs a game until they came to Chicago) and call up Gonzalez the instant the game ends. I'd almost guarantee it. The question I have is whether this is a spot start for Gonzalez to alleviate the wear and tear from 19 straight game, or the first step in the The End of John Danks. Maybe both. If that's the theory, then they need to leave him up because Toronto and Baltimore have a more imposing lineup than Texas, despite early season stats. And if anyone will need some long-reliever backup, it's Gonzalez. As frustrating as Danks is, it's unlikely Sox have a better 5th starter option than Danks, unless EJ gets his act together. And at least the Sox only need him as #5, in contrast to the last few years. Edited April 24, 2016 by GreenSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 24, 2016 -> 11:09 AM) Or do you give him a chance in the pen? He might provide some value as a long-man and/or LOOGY. I've heard people say that's not an option with him because he takes a long time to warm up. FWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glangon Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 i think EJ gets the start with Danks to the pen as the long man in case he screws up. Gonzalez's starts moved to mirror EJ's in case EJ has issues and needs to be optioned back to Charlotte. That would give them 2 righties in the rotation which is what they've been after all along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Or do you give him a chance in the pen? He might provide some value as a long-man and/or LOOGY. Danks stuff doesn't really translate to the pen. Doesn't translate to starting very well either I know, but he would be a very bad pitcher to bring in when things go awry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 24, 2016 -> 09:05 AM) The Sox are really at the point with Danks of, "Are we better off giving somebody else these last 27-29 starts?" Once the answer is Yes, you release Danks and eat the money. I'm not sure they're there yet. Not sure that's going to happen as long as Latos gives them good starts and the bullpen keeps performing. The offense needs more help than the pitching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Apr 24, 2016 -> 10:47 AM) They're gonna keep Erik Johnson around today in case Latos gets murdered (Texas was scoring like 7 runs a game until they came to Chicago) and call up Gonzalez the instant the game ends. I'd almost guarantee it. The question I have is whether this is a spot start for Gonzalez to alleviate the wear and tear from 19 straight game, or the first step in the The End of John Danks. Maybe both. This seems very reasonable it also allows them to break in Smith some familiarity as a battery mate with either Johnson or Gonzalez. If Latos pitches well I think they give Johnson the opportunity to start with Smith tomorrow if Johnson gets used today then Gonzalez comes up. The more the sox can skip Danks with out putting a strain on the staff the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Some Toronto press reporting Miguel Gonzalez is starting tomorrow. Obligatory---not a surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Monday- Gonzalez vs Stroman Tuesday- Sale vs Dickey Wednesday- Quintana vs Estrada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 whattttttt?!?!?! is this finally the end of Danks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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