8/20 v Rangers

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Hmmm true. Inconsistent at its finest

 

However I will say. E Rod has looked very good his last 3 starts. Nate is good and Sale looks very good. If we can even go 7-2 in the next stretch of 3 series we can bump Oakland out of a playoff spot. A one game wild card against the Yankees. Surprise surprise it would come down to that, but damn would that be exciting

 

I’m starting to find my optimism again.

 

The Rangers, like the O's, can help create optimism.

[vegasbob]

Only two Canadian born ballplayers are in the MLB HOF. Fergie Jenkins is one; can you name the other?

 

Clue: He wasn't a pitcher.[/quote Larry Walker

[Nick]

Between Devers and Schwarber, the latter should hit second.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I'm really impressed with Shwarber's plate discipline.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Between Devers and Schwarber, the latter should hit second.

 

I agree 100%.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Only two Canadian born ballplayers are in the MLB HOF. Fergie Jenkins is one; can you name the other?

 

Clue: He wasn't a pitcher.[/quote Larry Walker

 

Well done, Vegas.

[TylerD]

The Rangers, like the O's, can help create optimism.

Lol truth

 

But Sale looked good I thought? But against a good team, we will see….

[vegasbob]

I agree 100%.

 

Very close season stats for OBP , .353/.355.

[TylerD]

Only two Canadian born ballplayers are in the MLB HOF. Fergie Jenkins is one; can you name the other?

 

Clue: He wasn't a pitcher.[/quote Larry Walker

 

SmRtie pants.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Lol truth

 

But Sale looked good I thought? But against a good team, we will see….

 

We won't see a good opponent until Aug. 30th.

[vegasbob]

Very close season stats for OBP , .353/.355.

 

However, Schwarbers K rate in 2021 is is close to double Rafael's. May be the reason Rafi goes #2

Edited August 21, 2021 by vegasbob

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

If I was a betting person, I'd bet that the White Sox will end up in the WS.

[d-money]

I’m amazed at how the Yankees turned around their season and this team collapsed literally.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I’m amazed at how the Yankees turned around their season and this team collapsed literally.

 

The Yankems had good starting pitching most of the season and a good BP. You had to figure their offense would eventually come around. Also, their trade deadline pickups didn't hurt either.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I’m amazed at how the Yankees turned around their season and this team collapsed literally.

 

At this point in the season one excuse the SOX can't use is injuries. I don't have the stats, but I'm guessing that of all the contending teams the SOX have had the fewest IL's. Except for Arroyo, who is an injury about to happen, the SOX have been a very healthy team this season.

Edited August 21, 2021 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The Rays are the cockroaches of baseball. They just keep coming back in the late innings. Is timely hitting sustainable? The Rays seem to think so.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The Texas offense is offensive.

[oldtimer]

Between Devers and Schwarber, the latter should hit second.[/quote'

Devers is going through a tough stretch while Schwabers OBP is astounding.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Rusty Staub

 

You're late to the party, Ted. Larry Walker was the answer.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

You're late to the party, Ted. Larry Walker was the answer.

 

But your answer was a lot better than the one I gave for the NESN trivia question.

[TylerD]

The Texas offense is offensive.

 

Sadly didn’t they beat us earlier this year lol.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Sadly didn’t they beat us earlier this year lol.

 

 

But they were better then, but so were we. The SOX just don't do well on those distant road trips.

[oldtimer]

At this point in the season one excuse the SOX can't use is injuries. I don't have the stats, but I'm guessing that of all the contending teams the SOX have had the fewest IL's. Except for Arroyo, who is an injury about to happen, the SOX have been a very healthy team this season.

 

Arroyo had a contusion on his hand and another on his leg. Those are hazards of the game. His pulled hamstring came when he tried to play an unfamiliar position. Give the guy a break.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Arroyo had a contusion on his hand and another on his leg. Those are hazards of the game. His pulled hamstring came when he tried to play an unfamiliar position. [b]Give the guy a break.[/SIZE][/b]

 

I don't have to. He does it on his own.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Btw, Kike is one tough hombre. After that base running collision, he shook it off and went back to his position. That's old school. Edited August 21, 2021 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[d-money]

The Yankems had good starting pitching most of the season and a good BP. You had to figure their offense would eventually come around. Also, their trade deadline pickups didn't hurt either.

 

True but the way this team collapsed is just terrible. I feel like they could have played a lot better. What’s gonna be different in 2022? Is this team gonna spend?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

True but the way this team collapsed is just terrible. I feel like they could have played a lot better. What’s gonna be different in 2022? Is this team gonna spend?

 

You could call it a 'collapse,' but I feel the weaknesses on this team just caught up with them, even though it took about 100 games.

There's no doubt this team overachieved for more than half the season, but like clutch hitting, magic and mojo, that's usually not sustainable.*

 

*If for nothing else, this season has introduced me to a word I really like.

Edited August 21, 2021 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[moonslav59]

Is loyalty unsustainable?

[a700hitter]

Was tonight the night the death spiral stops or was it just a temporary pause.

[iortiz]

Was tonight the night the death spiral stops or was it just a temporary pause.

 

Sox have a great opportunity to win a bunch of games moving forward next couple of week.

 

Booking wins will be important while gaining confidence again and enter into September strong.

 

I still have faith compadre.