OFFICIAL '20 AL CENTRAL THREAD N' STUFF

[Shanemansj13]

I swear Hand is the best at getting in jams and then somehow making us wait on the edge of our seats...and finishing the job. I guess it could be worse, in the end he is usually reliable

 

[ChiSoxFan]

I swear Hand is the best at getting in jams and then somehow making us wait on the edge of our seats...and finishing the job. I guess it could be worse, in the end he is usually reliable

It helps when the Sox' overpaid old as dirt DH doesn't swing at any of the pitches he threw.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

White Sox are in huge trouble if they don't get some pitching. Holy fuck

 

[osubuckeye89]

I swear Hand is the best at getting in jams and then somehow making us wait on the edge of our seats...and finishing the job. I guess it could be worse, in the end he is usually reliable

Good thing we have what look like 4 pretty reliable SP. Bullpen is gonna be a adventure this year.

 

[ChiSoxFan]

White Sox are in huge trouble if they don't get some pitching. Holy fuck

Hey now, they're only several years into a rebuild. These rebuilds take a couple decades right?

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Hey now, they're only several years into a rebuild. These rebuilds take a couple decades right?

When you guys are playing the Indians can you also refrain from batting Delmonico 4th??

 

[ChiSoxFan]

When you guys are playing the Indians can you also refrain from batting Delmonico 4th??

Well, Ricky Renteria had a lobotomy right before the season started, which is evidenced by his throwing a dart at the roster strategy he employs when writing daily lineups.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Wow amazing catch by Mercado.

White Sox have more hits again. Pitching and BP has been outstanding so far but like every year, the offense is so talented yet so damn inconsistent

 

[osubuckeye89]

Plutko holding strong for 6 is probably the shocker of this one. He’s been.....shakey to say the least so far in his career

 

[ChiSoxFan]

Plutko holding strong for 6 is probably the shocker of this one. He’s been.....shakey to say the least so far in his career

Facing the Sox is a cure-all.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Plutko holding strong for 6 is probably the shocker of this one. He’s been.....shakey to say the least so far in his career

Pitching has been outstanding. Pretty happy with 4-1 record with how much they have struggled to score especially with RISP

 

[osubuckeye89]

Pitching has been outstanding. Pretty happy with 4-1 record with how much they have struggled to score especially with RISP

Early season offensive struggles seem to always be a thing with the Indians. About every year.

Random note. Zimmer looks more comfortable and fluid at the plate than maybe ever......very small sample size but hopefully he keeps it up and has a decent year.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Twins bats really phoned it in after the second inning tonight, but didn't need em.

Hopefully saving some for tomorrow and this weekend when we will definitely need them.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Early season offensive struggles seem to always be a thing with the Indians. About every year.

Random note. Zimmer looks more comfortable and fluid at the plate than maybe ever......very small sample size but hopefully he keeps it up and has a decent year.

Definitely looking like pre-injury Zimmer which is important since Naquin is out. Yeah but I feel like it is more than early season, it’s just spurts where they struggle. Like the year they went to the WS they were on their hotstreak.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Twins bats really phoned it in after the second inning tonight, but didn't need em.

Hopefully saving some for tomorrow and this weekend when we will definitely need them.

You score 5-6 and you can beat CLE right now. Should be easy for Minny

 

[mr.hockey4242]

You score 5-6 and you can beat CLE right now. Should be easy for Minny

Who knows what our rotation will even be this weekend so Cleveland could match it.

Plus, 5-6 on Cleveland is tougher than Chicago.

I'm expecting a 2-2 split. Which is perfectly fine in this 60 game season.

 

[osubuckeye89]

I’d definitely take a 2-2 split. Really gotta avoid losing streaks in a 60 game season. It really could only take 1 decent length one to bury you.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I’d definitely take a 2-2 split. Really gotta avoid losing streaks in a 60 game season. It really could only take 1 decent length one to bury you.

With 8 teams making it and 2 teams from each division guranteed a spot theres a little more wiggle room.

A huge key will be the head to head games between the Indians, Twins and Sox.

Right now they are 2-0, 2-1, 1-4 respectively head to head. These 20 games for each team will be the major impact.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Who knows what our rotation will even be this weekend so Cleveland could match it.

Plus, 5-6 on Cleveland is tougher than Chicago.

I'm expecting a 2-2 split. Which is perfectly fine in this 60 game season.

Pitchers injured?

I'd be perfectly fine with a split.

 

[Shanemansj13]

With 8 teams making it and 2 teams from each division guranteed a spot theres a little more wiggle room.

A huge key will be the head to head games between the Indians, Twins and Sox.

Right now they are 2-0, 2-1, 1-4 respectively head to head. These 20 games for each team will be the major impact.

Yeah the 2 extra teams will make a huge difference.