Umps just don't set up very good behind the plate. The majority of them really struggle with the outside corner. I think they need to go back to the oversized balloon style chest protectors.
He was hoping he could play through it and opt out. Now, he's going to be stuck getting surgery and will have worry what Eck is saying about him on every broadcast for the next 5 years.
Sabathia is better than Porcello this year. It's not terribly surprising that he can have some pretty good games.
CC has gone 20 innings against the Sox and has only given up 2 runs.
The "players are aging" effect.
We're not talking about SSS. Baserunning is a skill. Speed can deteriorate over time.
I'm fine with the call, but Sox need a better option off the bench imo.
They didn't say if he went on his own. They just noted that Chapman wasn't looking their way at all and if he's not paying attention, it's a good play.