Mercedes won't play in Chicago ever again. They don't want him in the clubhouse
Sheets versus RHP, Vaughn versus LHP. Better off.Mercedes won't play in Chicago ever again. They don't want him in the clubhouse
That’s how I’d guess it will goSheets versus RHP, Vaughn versus LHP. Better off.
Kimbrel is a head case. He is going to cost this team at least one game in the first round series.
What about your boy Darvish? Didn’t you call him a top 10 pitcher? Cubs must have a great pitching coach, cuz once they leave they stink. Have a business outing at 1060 Addison tonight. Hope the food is good.don’t buy high on Cubs pitching.
If he's a headcase because of the switch then he was bound to suck anyways. Throw the ****ing ball over the plate. He took about 3 hours to throw 15 pitches yesterdayKimbrel was a closer his entire career. Making him a set-up man might be the main reason he has a 5+ era during his time with the White Sox.
He probably is a head case now because of that switch.
They bought high on Tempera and he's been their best RH reliever since the acquisitiondon’t buy high on Cubs pitching.
What about your boy Darvish? Didn’t you call him a top 10 pitcher? Cubs must have a great pitching coach, cuz once they leave they stink. Have a business outing at 1060 Addison tonight. Hope the food is good.
This isn't a Cubs vs. White Sox thing, as plenty of sox pitchers were using it, but Darvish was one of the obvious spider tack "offenders" and that has a lot to do with why he's been so bad. Look at his numbers pre/post crackdownI did and I think what the Cubs pitching infrastructure did with him to turn him around from the mess he was mechanically and mentally when he first came to the Cubs was remarkable. I also felt given how fragile he is, his age and his contract that it was a good idea to trade him especially since the Cubs were going nowhere. Not sure if you have figured it out yet but I am a huge fan/believer in what Assistant GM pitching guru Craig Breslow has done with the Cubs organizational pitching infrastructure.
This isn't a Cubs vs. White Sox thing, as plenty of sox pitchers were using it, but Darvish was one of the obvious spider tack "offenders" and that has a lot to do with why he's been so bad. Look at his numbers pre/post crackdown
And just because a pitcher is traded doesn't mean they just completely lose their mechanics and feel for pitching. That, and no MLB players just completely abandon what "works" for them after going to a new organization. The padres traded for the 2019-20 version of Darvish. I doubt SD tried to "fix" him because there wasn't much to fix, if anything. They gave him the ball and said "go do what you're doing" and that obviously stopped working.
I could be wrong, but I don't think AstroCat lives here or is an Astros fan.Sox knocked Cincy out of contention last night. LuBob had two dingers - damn he looks good. The rookie sheets has 35 mlb hits, 10 HRs - I think he will be that big LH bat the Sox need. We just need to add some pitching next year, maybe a quality 2B too. Plenty of salary room to make some more splash.
Meanwhile, the Sox are such the hot cold team. Could be out in three, could go all the way. I’m going to Houston - time to see another stadium. Hey @AstroCat , going to any games? I think Thursday for me, maybe both.
Astros board name comes from some kind of a cartoon character, he can explain it better. He lives in the area of the University, that’s why he is at all the home games for years nowI could be wrong, but I don't think AstroCat lives here or is an Astros fan.
There's still a small chance that the White Sox pass the Astros for the #2 seed, but it's unlikely. The Astros were swept by the A's over the weekend and needed two bases loaded walks in the 9th to beat the Rays last night. They're a hot cold team too..
The dog from The Jetsons?Astros board name comes from some kind of a cartoon character, he can explain it better. He lives in the area of the University, that’s why he is at all the home games for years now
I could be wrong, but I don't think AstroCat lives here or is an Astros fan.
There's still a small chance that the White Sox pass the Astros for the #2 seed, but it's unlikely. The Astros were swept by the A's over the weekend and needed two bases loaded walks in the 9th to beat the Rays last night. They're a hot cold team too..
I’ve been to about 10 games at Minute Maid of whatever they call it. Good sight lines, climate controlled, but feels like more like a mall than a ball park. Stayed right across the street, so convenient. A few decent bars nearby. They will draw the shades and keep it open late for you if you are spending enough cash. It’s Texas.Are you planning to go to any playoff games? I’m expecting them to be the 2 seed - meaning in Houston for Thursday and Friday.
I know this sounds ridiculous, Sheets approach at the plate reminds me of a poor man’s Freddie Freeman. Cat24 slap me around please for this hyperbole. I play Sheets versus RHP and Vaughn versus LHP.Sox knocked Cincy out of contention last night. LuBob had two dingers - damn he looks good. The rookie sheets has 35 mlb hits, 10 HRs - I think he will be that big LH bat the Sox need. We just need to add some pitching next year, maybe a quality 2B too. Plenty of salary room to make some more splash.
Meanwhile, the Sox are such the hot cold team. Could be out in three, could go all the way. I’m going to Houston - time to see another stadium. Hey @AstroCat , going to any games? I think Thursday for me, maybe both.
I know this sounds ridiculous, Sheets approach at the plate reminds me of a poor man’s Freddie Freeman. Cat24 slap me around please for this hyperbole. I play Sheets versus RHP and Vaughn versus LHP.
Neither Lopez or Dallas will make the post season roster. At least the first round.I agree. I hope chicagocatfan is right that Vaughan is gonna take eventually. But til then, that’s exactly what I do.
I think Lopez has earned a postseason roster spot. Sadly, I don’t think Dallas has. Wright needs to be gone too.
I will wager the other direction - at least one of them does.Neither Lopez or Dallas will make the post season roster. At least the first round.
I doubt I'm going. How about you? Don't buy your plane ticket just yet. If the Astros lose tonight, they'll be only one game up on the WS with three games remaining. The Astros have the tie-breaker, but the way they're playing, I wouldn't be surprised if they lost a couple of games this weekend. They've lost five of six prior to tonight's game, and the offense has gone missing.Are you planning to go to any playoff games? I’m expecting them to be the 2 seed - meaning in Houston for Thursday and Friday.
I doubt I'm going. How about you? Don't buy your plane ticket just yet. If the Astros lose tonight, they'll be only one game up on the WS with three games remaining. The Astros have the tie-breaker, but the way they're playing, I wouldn't be surprised if they lost a couple of games this weekend. They've lost five of six prior to tonight's game, and the offense has gone missing.
Technically, it's not completely set yet. If the Astros get swept by the A's this weekend (which happened last weekend) and the WS sweep their series, then the WS have home field. Highly unlikely, though.They clinched it all tonight. I will fly in Thursday for that game and if they pay during the day Friday, go twice. I have to be home for a Saturday event. I have oodles of Tix for the playoffs here.
Technically, it's not completely set yet. If the Astros get swept by the A's this weekend (which happened last weekend) and the WS sweep their series, then the WS have home field. Highly unlikely, though.
If the Yankees or Red Sox are in the other series, then they'll have the prime time games next week and Astros-WS will be day games. That's how it works with the networks. I guess if Mariners vs. Rays is the series, then maybe we get the night games.
I'd enjoy getting together and watching a game with you, but I won't be able to do it. In this environment, I'm still a bit nervous about spending four hours with 40k screaming people in an indoor stadium.
Astros lost (again) last night, and WS won. One game back now. I hope your plane ticket is refundable....but in reality, the Astros should win one of their remaining two games (or the WS should lose a game), which would clinch it.Well, I'm taking my mom to these games - so if you want to grab a drink at the JW during the time period, maybe a lunch or dinner or something, let me know - I'm game. We are both vax and I have had COVID.
Astros lost (again) last night, and WS won. One game back now. I hope your plane ticket is refundable....but in reality, the Astros should win one of their remaining two games (or the WS should lose a game), which would clinch it.
I'll see about schedule for the upcoming week. I live and work in the suburbs, so probably won't be downtown. I'm vaccinated but have young kids who aren't, which is why I'm hesitant to be in packed indoor stadiums.
Well, the good news (at least for me) is that in this night of misery, at least the Astros won. So now confirmed that games 1 and 2 will be played here next week. You can rebook your ticket.I cancelled my ticket this morning. Easy to rebook. Weather is pretty crappy here and no better tomorrow. If Houston loses two, wonder what happens if Sox rained out twice.
Well, the good news (at least for me) is that in this night of misery, at least the Astros won. So now confirmed that games 1 and 2 will be played here next week. You can rebook your ticket.
I think a QO makes sense for him. He made $3MM this year and would make around $19MM if he took it, which is obviously enough money to set him up for life. He also could spin the tired on a long term deal again should he prove he can throw 150IP. I wouldn't be surprised if he is looking at a Nathan Eovaldi type deal if he crushes it again next year@chicagocatfan24 the curious case of rodon has me wondering whether the Sox invest a QO? Boras is the agent and reinsdorf despises him. When on rodon produced cy young pitching. But he has been broken so much. He claims the big jump in workload to be the issue. But w injury history, I question whether any team would roll the dice w a big long term contract. I also think he would rather take another one year prove it contract elsewhere. What have you heard?