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Title: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 07, 2021, 04:17:14 PM
Tough start. Down 3-0 early, Lynn pitching like poop. Sox’ deficiencies being exposed early.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 07, 2021, 04:51:50 PM
Tough start. Down 3-0 early, Lynn pitching like poop. Sox’ deficiencies being exposed early.

Astro cheating!
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 07, 2021, 05:53:00 PM
Tough one for sure. Just gotta leave Houston with a split.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 02:43:48 PM
Not sure I’m seeing the upgrade from Ricky to TLR.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 08, 2021, 03:32:45 PM
That should have been Kopech’s inning. Giolito was cooked.

Then you bring in Crochet instead of Bummer when you need a ground ball.

Drunky LaRussa sucks.

Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 04:25:13 PM
Turn out the lights. The party’s over. No more mojo.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 04:25:30 PM
WTF happened to Kimbrel?
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 04:26:40 PM
Let’s hope TLR doesn’t have a heart attack this off-season. Would hate to lose our edge in the playoffs.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 04:27:41 PM
That should have been Kopech’s inning. Giolito was cooked.

Then you bring in Crochet instead of Bummer when you need a ground ball.

Drunky LaRussa sucks.

Aaron Bummer sucks cock.
Leury Garcia sucks cock.
Kimbrel is a Cub, so he sucks cock too.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 04:28:31 PM
Let’s hope TLR doesn’t have a heart attack this off-season. Would hate to lose our edge in the playoffs.

I hope he dies in bed while dreaming about his favorite player Leury Garcia.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 04:28:59 PM
Gotta have hot hitting Leury in the game, amirite?
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 04:30:50 PM
Gotta have hot hitting Leury in the game, amirite?

No. He sucks.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 08, 2021, 04:36:17 PM
I hope he dies in bed while dreaming about his favorite player Leury Garcia.

Can he take Jerry Reinsdorf with him?
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 08, 2021, 04:45:14 PM
WTF happened to Kimbrel?

He’s shattered beyond repair.

Nice to know they gave up Madrigal for a washed up loser.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 04:46:13 PM
He’s shattered beyond repair.

Nice to know they gave up Madrigal for a washed up loser.

Madrigal can't play the field.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 04:47:53 PM
No. He sucks.

Amirite?
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 04:49:39 PM
So wtf would you bring in Crochet instead of Kopech?
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 08, 2021, 04:52:03 PM
Down 5 runs. Perfect time to bring in Hendriks.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 08, 2021, 04:52:48 PM
Madrigal can't play the field.

True that but he could hit at least.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 05:02:59 PM
True that but he could hit at least.

True.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 08, 2021, 05:04:09 PM
So wtf would you bring in Crochet instead of Kopech?

Because TLR is a Hall of Famer baseball person, brother!
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 05:05:28 PM
Because TLR is a Hall of Famer baseball person, brother!

A theory, which makes sense because it is TLR, is that they are saving Kopech for the Rodon start....
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 05:09:23 PM
The best move TLR could make the rest of this series is just don’t drive home.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 05:14:11 PM
The best move TLR could make the rest of this series is just don’t drive home.

Actually,  driving drunk and getting arrested before he hurt anyone (JudgeWhiner exempted) would be his best move.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 08, 2021, 05:18:16 PM
Actually,  driving drunk and getting arrested before he hurt anyone (JudgeWhiner exempted) would be his best move.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 05:20:33 PM
Shut up, bitch.

It would be good if he ran you over. Save your daughter the embarrassment of being around you.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 08, 2021, 05:20:53 PM
Lol this fucking clown

https://twitter.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1446600175515054080
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 08, 2021, 05:26:18 PM
It would be good if he ran you over. Save your daughter the embarrassment of being around you.

Go help your alcoholic husband beat his kid.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 05:34:10 PM
Go help your alcoholic husband beat his kid.

Ok, I have to ask. WTF are you even talking about here?
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 06:13:34 PM
It’s nice that we never make things personal around here.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 08, 2021, 06:51:15 PM
Ok, I have to ask. WTF are you even talking about here?

Nice cover.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 08:55:53 PM
Nice cover.

Shut up, bitch.

I assume this is one of your bad attempts at humor which makes no sense.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 08, 2021, 09:43:37 PM
I assume this is one of your bad attempts at humor which makes no sense.

It’s like you making shit up.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 10:01:39 PM
It’s like you making shit up.

Shut up, bitch.

Here is some real poetry for you:

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
JudgeJudy is a moron,
And is a piece of shit too.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 10:05:54 PM
Why don’t you two kiss and make up?
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 10:06:18 PM
Hug it out bitchez
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 08, 2021, 10:17:19 PM
Here is some real poetry for you:

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
JudgeJudy is a moron,
And is a piece of shit too.

You’re the real joke. You know nothing about me, yet make up all kinds of shit.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ILLove1997 on October 08, 2021, 10:30:46 PM
Hug it out bitchez

suck each others cocks to release some of that pent up frustration already.. jeez
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 10:38:42 PM
You’re the real joke. You know nothing about me, yet make up all kinds of shit.

Shut up, bitch.

We all know that you are a shitty poster, racist, homophobe, an imbecile, lame, witless, a dullard, humorless, and a Putin lover with a penchant for projection. And you have stolen Rob's Tempo bit. Despite all of this, I'm sure you are a swell guy.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 08, 2021, 10:39:18 PM
Why don’t you two kiss and make up?

I’m not gonna kiss a mouth that’s been on your cock. I saw blue waffle on Google. It’s bad shit.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 08, 2021, 10:40:53 PM
We all know that you are a shitty poster, racist, homophobe, an imbecile, lame, witless, a dullard, humorless, and a Putin lover with a penchant for projection. And you have stolen Rob's Tempo bit. Despite all of this, I'm sure you are a swell guy.

Poetry.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 10:52:47 PM
We all know that you are a shitty poster, racist, homophobe, an imbecile, lame, witless, a dullard, humorless, and a Putin lover with a penchant for projection. And you have stolen Rob's Tempo bit. Despite all of this, I'm sure you are a swell guy.

Speaking of, I think if we all bukkaked Rob, it would really bring us all together as a group.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 10:53:54 PM
Poetry.

Shut up, bitch.

Glad you liked it. Go drink some more water delivered via lead pipes.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ILLove1997 on October 08, 2021, 10:57:03 PM
Speaking of, I think if we all bukkaked Rob, it would really bring us all together as a group.

in a circle
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 08, 2021, 10:59:28 PM
in a circle

Of course
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 08, 2021, 11:04:55 PM
Glad you liked it. Go drink some more water delivered via lead pipes.

You’re so clever. Speaking of stealing Rob’s stuff…. Sounds very reminiscent of Rob’s shtick with ‘97. “Go kill yourself, blah blah blah.” 🥴 Grow the fuck up and quit acting like a two year old.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 08, 2021, 11:12:03 PM
You’re so clever. Speaking of stealing Rob’s stuff…. Sounds very reminiscent of Rob’s shtick with ‘97. “Go kill yourself, blah blah blah.” 🥴 Grow the fuck up and quit acting like a two year old.

Shut up, bitch.

Your postings make it very evident that you are not clever at all. You are not a bright person.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 09, 2021, 11:11:28 AM
Your postings make it very evident that you are not clever at all. You are not a bright person.

Oh man, I don’t know what I’m gonna do with myself. If only I was as cool as you on a message board. I bet you feel like a stud, huh lol.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 09, 2021, 06:29:29 PM
Oh man, I don’t know what I’m gonna do with myself. If only I was as cool as you on a message board. I bet you feel like a stud, huh lol.

Shut up, bitch.
You could stop.posting and showing how fucking stupid you are.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 09, 2021, 06:37:06 PM
You could stop.posting and showing how fucking stupid you are.

You’re the one who looks stupid making dumbass shit up trying to act tough. Like I said, grow the fuck up.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 09, 2021, 10:00:59 PM
They should make tomorrow night Ricky Renteria bobblehead night.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 09, 2021, 11:48:14 PM
You’re the one who looks stupid making dumbass shit up trying to act tough. Like I said, grow the fuck up.

Shut up, bitch.

You are the worst poster here and the biggest crybaby. And obviously the guy who abandoned his daughter. Which is not the worst thing . Because you are a loser.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 10, 2021, 12:23:08 AM
You are the worst poster here and the biggest crybaby. And obviously the guy who abandoned his daughter. Which is not the worst thing . Because you are a loser.

I might argue Rob is the worst poster here. Not really sure what he brings to the table outside of boring interviews no one wants to hear.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 10, 2021, 12:25:19 AM
I guess his dumpster diving reports are sometimes mildly worth reading.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 10, 2021, 06:26:54 AM
You are the worst poster here and the biggest crybaby. And obviously the guy who abandoned his daughter. Which is not the worst thing . Because you are a loser.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 10, 2021, 06:51:55 AM
Shut up, bitch.

Just stop posting, loser.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 10, 2021, 10:05:43 AM
Just stop posting, loser.

You, loser. It’s a sports message board. Who gives a fuck if you don’t like my takes. You are a fucking child. Grow the fuck up. Just because your life sucks, don’t come on here and project to me and everybody else. You must be fucking retarded.

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 10, 2021, 12:27:44 PM
You, loser. It’s a sports message board. Who gives a fuck if you don’t like my takes. You are a fucking child. Grow the fuck up. Just because your life sucks, don’t come on here and project to me and everybody else. You must be fucking retarded.

Shut up, bitch.

Classic JudgeWhiner projecting here.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Judge Judy on October 10, 2021, 12:51:13 PM
Classic JudgeWhiner projecting here.

My life is actually pretty great. I don’t need to come on here and act the way you do towards people.

Your post above is basically saying “I know you are but what am I.” Like I’ve stated numerous times, grow the fuck up you child. Oh and

Shut up, bitch.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 10, 2021, 08:04:37 PM
Oh hey. There's Kopech.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 10, 2021, 11:37:05 PM
The Sox will live to see tomorrow
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 10, 2021, 11:57:42 PM
Good win. Admittedly, I wanted to barf when I saw Garcia was starting in RF, but it worked out great. They can do this!
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2021, 10:00:07 AM
That White Sox crowd last night was electric. Good stuff!
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2021, 11:34:45 AM
Sox game postponed until tomorrow.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2021, 12:32:56 PM
So what’s the pitching move for tomorrow? I’m probably in the minority, but I’d pitch Rodón and back him up with Lynn if he goes sideways.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2021, 12:59:53 PM
So what’s the pitching move for tomorrow? I’m probably in the minority, but I’d pitch Rodón and back him up with Lynn if he goes sideways.

This has been a debate on a text thread I am on (between me and all my alts). One argument is that Lynn may be uncomfortable coming in as a reliever.

I'd rather face McCullers in Chicago though.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2021, 01:03:53 PM
This has been a debate on a text thread I am on (between me and all my alts). One argument is that Lynn may be uncomfortable coming in as a reliever.

I'd rather face McCullers in Chicago though.

Yeah; but it’s the playoffs. And an elimination game at that. Fuck comfortable. There’s gonna be pressure no matter what. Would rather Lynn face the Astros in Chicago if need be.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2021, 01:05:56 PM
Yeah; but it’s the playoffs. And an elimination game at that. Fuck comfortable. There’s gonna be pressure no matter what. Would rather Lynn face the Astros in Chicago if need be.

Not as if Rodon looked good coming in as a reliever in Cleveland when he came off the IL either.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2021, 01:07:47 PM
Not as if Rodon looked good coming in as a reliever in Cleveland when he came off the IL either.

That was his first appearance in how long? And coming off a significant I jury? And didn’t he come in with like the bases loaded? The two situations are barely similar.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2021, 01:08:48 PM
That was his first appearance in how long? And coming off a significant I jury? And didn’t he come in with like the bases loaded? The two situations are barely similar.

Same arm discomfort shit he is dealing with now. Going to be a lot of pressure, as you said.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2021, 01:08:59 PM
Wait, I thought you were referring to the playoffs last year. Rodón was decent his last start. Obviously not the same velocity, but he was getting guys out.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2021, 01:10:03 PM
I think Lynn is much better prepared to come in in relief than a guy who hasn’t pitched much the last couple years, coming back from injury.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2021, 01:33:18 PM
https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/3388170/if-your-city-has-two-teams-you-pick-one-to-love-and-one-to-hate
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2021, 01:42:32 PM
Everyone makes fun of barstool.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Custard on October 11, 2021, 01:56:43 PM
Mostly all the mainstream outlets and their sycophants. Probably because barstool has pulled a lot of attention away from them.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: IlliniGolf on October 11, 2021, 02:01:13 PM
L F G
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2021, 02:06:59 PM
Mostly all the mainstream outlets and their sycophants. Probably because barstool has pulled a lot of attention away from them.

Because meatheadedness and sexism will never go out of style…
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2021, 02:08:03 PM
Mostly all the mainstream outlets and their sycophants. Probably because barstool has pulled a lot of attention away from them.

That article was the most material I have ever read by them. The Dave owner guy sounds as douchy as those on the "other side" complaining about him/them. In the same arena as Clay Travis.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2021, 02:18:22 PM
Because meatheadedness and sexism will never go out of style…

Isn't the company run by a woman?
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Chickengeorge on October 11, 2021, 02:18:42 PM
This was a pretty good read, up to the 4th paragraph.

https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities_are_better_than_you/john-cusack-got-into-it-with-a-jackass-from-barstool-sports-at-a-white-sox-game-.php?fbclid=IwAR3yrUeYDATr79pfU8rtkWSDNK44GC_3fH_s-iJKSPsiZhuF1Zyx3srYmkM
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2021, 02:23:30 PM
This was a pretty good read, up to the 4th paragraph.

https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities_are_better_than_you/john-cusack-got-into-it-with-a-jackass-from-barstool-sports-at-a-white-sox-game-.php?fbclid=IwAR3yrUeYDATr79pfU8rtkWSDNK44GC_3fH_s-iJKSPsiZhuF1Zyx3srYmkM

Completely omits that Cusack was at Sox games in 05.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2021, 03:22:58 PM
McCullers pitching tomorrow.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 03:24:57 PM
No one posting? Sox in a big hole. What a horrible at-bat by Hernandez to end an inning and potential rally.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 12, 2021, 03:42:47 PM
Not seeing a rally today. Team looks ready for the off-season.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 12, 2021, 03:43:11 PM
No one posting? Sox in a big hole. What a horrible at-bat by Hernandez to end an inning and potential rally.

Another great deadline acquisition by Hahn.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2021, 04:00:03 PM
Whichever moron decided that calling for fastball after fastball was the route to go in this series should be fired.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2021, 04:00:50 PM
Aaron Bummer blows. Yeah, he has a good outing here and there but he sucks.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 04:06:43 PM
Another great deadline acquisition by Hahn.

The deadline acquisitions they made were fantastic. On paper. They just didn’t work out for whatever reason. Save Tepera.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 04:08:13 PM
Whichever moron decided that calling for fastball after fastball was the route to go in this series should be fired.

Yeah that last one by Carlos was a head scratcher. IIRC up 0-2. I know the bases were loaded, but that should have been a wipe out slider.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 12, 2021, 04:08:40 PM
Not a single quality start from a Sox starter this series. Can’t win shit when you get nothing from your starting pitching.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 04:09:24 PM
The Tony LaRussa “edge” hasn’t manifested itself…
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 12, 2021, 04:16:28 PM
Whichever moron decided that calling for fastball after fastball was the route to go in this series should be fired.

That’s been a problem all year. I’m thinking it’s a Katz thing.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2021, 04:40:03 PM
Yeah that last one by Carlos was a head scratcher. IIRC up 0-2. I know the bases were loaded, but that should have been a wipe out slider.

Yep. Had Correa 0-2 twice and didn't throw him anything besides fastballs that he got hits on.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2021, 04:40:47 PM
That’s been a problem all year. I’m thinking it’s a Katz thing.

Has to be more than him. Scouting department no bueno.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 12, 2021, 04:57:40 PM
I could steal a base against the Sox. Just another issue that hasn’t been emphasized at all this season.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 05:23:37 PM
Let’s go, baby! 7 run 9th! If any team can do it, it’s this one!
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 05:27:33 PM
So much for that idea
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 12, 2021, 05:52:38 PM
I don’t see how you can view this season as anything but a failure. You bring a Hall of Famer baseball person to get this group over the hump and yet all he can do is equal the amount of playoff wins as his predecessor. You can’t argue that he’s an upgrade over Renteria at all.

I hated the hire at the time. Damn sure hate it even more now. Fuck you, Jerry Reinsdorf.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2021, 05:53:48 PM
I don’t see how you can view this season as anything but a failure. You bring a Hall of Famer baseball person to get this group over the hump and yet all he can do is equal the amount of playoff wins as his predecessor. You can’t argue that he’s an upgrade over Renteria at all.

I hated the hire at the time. Damn sure hate it even more now. Fuck you, Jerry Reinsdorf.

This ALCS proves they need to hire someone who is a better cheater.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 07:31:14 PM
LaRussa is a bad fit for this club. Need a manager with more energy, and who embraces the 2021 game, not the 1981 game.

They need to get better defensively. You have a lot of pieces, but I’m not sure how well they fit together. You have like 3-4 1st basemen on the roster you want to get more playing time to. The off season will involve some hard choices if you want to do more than leave things to chance.

It’s doable, but you guys will be surprised to find that I’m not really sure how you improve this team. You need to get better defensively at 2-3 positions, but that will involve difficult choices (trading Jiminez or Grandal?). If Abreu weren’t the heart and soul of this team, I’d say you move him, but that’s like the Red Sox trading Big Papi.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 07:31:52 PM
And my thoughts are LaRussa is back next year (if he wants to be, and I expect he will).
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 07:33:32 PM
Not sure what you do with Kimbrel. I’d like to keep him, but with Hendriks around that seems unlikely. I suppose they could exercise his option and trade him for a strong defensive catcher. IDK
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 07:37:58 PM
You’ve got to figure out what to do with Sheets and Vaughn. Too good/promising to sit, but don’t help your defense get better. Grandal needs to move to DH/backup catcher.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2021, 07:39:40 PM
I’d love to bring Rodón back. Perhaps something incentive laden. I’m emotionally attached to Rodón because he’s my favorite pitcher on the staff. But even with injury history hard to let a dominant lefty go. Hopefully he can build up his arm elasticity after pitching a mostly full year.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 12, 2021, 09:27:49 PM
https://twitter.com/JRFegan/status/1448058118282285059

Your team just got dick slapped at home in an elimination game but sure, go ahead and bitch about Abreu getting hit in a 7-1 game with 2 outs in the 8th inning.

Go away, you stupid fossil.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2021, 09:34:49 PM
https://twitter.com/JRFegan/status/1448058118282285059

Your team just got dick slapped at home in an elimination game but sure, go ahead and bitch about Abreu getting hit in a 7-1 game with 2 outs in the 8th inning.

Go away, you stupid fossil.

Has to distract from the crap job he did somehow.
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ILLove1997 on October 13, 2021, 10:58:38 AM
It was pretty obvious that the Astros had tons more post season experience, and that line up is fucking solid.

The Sox are young.  They will get better, with time.  I do hope they get rid of TLR, but I'm not betting on it.

TLR will get rid of himself
Title: Re: White Sox Playoff Thread
Post by: ThePAMan on October 13, 2021, 01:24:03 PM
TLR will get rid of himself

I'm sure he is still whining about Abreu being hit yesterday.