Random Thoughts 2.1

[Lake Shore Drive]

It's more of a "When you do something of note as a White Sox, I'll recognize you...but I'm not being sold a bill of goods on an open palm" list.

Nyyyyaaaah, I'll think I'll stick with my list.

 

[Jiddy]

Nyyyyaaaah, I'll think I'll stick with my list.

I mean...That little asshole bun thing sticking out of Kopech's hat back did kind of irk me...

 

[Mingo]

The Jidster

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

*What on earth do we have against getting above .500???????
*Giolito is usually good for 2-3 really shitty starts every season, even in his good years. Chalk this up as #1.
*No one on the team worked for a BB, but we made up for it by fanning 12 times.
*Of all the offseason transactions, the Eaton signing was perhaps my least favorite. But so far he's been pretty much a ++ for this struggling team.
*Pito traditionally gets off to slowish starts each year, but this may easily be his worst. I know at some point he'll get it going, the question is when.
*Mendick for closer.

 

[Mingo]

*What on earth do we have against getting above .500???????
*Giolito is usually good for 2-3 really shitty starts every season, even in his good years. Chalk this up as #1.
*No one on the team worked for a BB, but we made up for it by fanning 12 times.
*Of all the offseason transactions, the Eaton signing was perhaps my least favorite. But so far he's been pretty much a ++ for this struggling team.
*Pito traditionally gets off to slowish starts each year, but this may easily be his worst. I know at some point he'll get it going, the question is when.
*Mendick for closer.

I heard Steve Stone (who I like) comment the other day Mendick didn't have the kind of arm to be a good Short Stop. I would have loved to hear him back pedaling on that today.

 

[Mingo]

The Yankees have spent $2 billion dollars in salary to players over the last 10 years with zero championships to show for it. This year's $240 million has helped the Yankees win 1/3 of the games they have played. Be glad we are not Yankee fans - my friends!

 

[Mingo]

So if Mercedes continues to hit well as DH and Vaughn gets himself situated as a contributor in the big leagues in LF - what do you do with Eloy?

In his last start Kopech went 3 and 1/3 - do the Sox let him try to pitch into the 5th inning this time? And, if Kopech continues to show mastery on the mound and gets stretched out so he has to join the rotation - who does he bump out of the rotation?

The Sox will probably juggle guys on the IL for a while, but these will be very good problems to have to deal with.

 

[idseer]

So if Mercedes continues to hit well as DH and Vaughn gets himself situated as a contributor in the big leagues in LF - what do you do with Eloy?

then you trade eloy for a real catcher.

 

[Mingo]

The Sox have won 4 straight and 6 out of 7 - get a day off and then get the Tigers at home -with Giolito and Lynn coming back into the rotation.

It may not be long before Kopech takes Cease's spot in the rotation.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

The Sox have won 4 straight and 6 out of 7 - get a day off and then get the Tigers at home -with Giolito and Lynn coming back into the rotation.

It may not be long before Kopech takes Cease's spot in the rotation.

It may even be sooner than we think. My guess is Cease has one more shot to get it done.

 

[Mingo]

White Sox rookie of the year rankings (by me):

1) Mercedes
2) Madrigal
3) Kopech
4) Vaughn

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

White Sox rookie of the year rankings (by me):

1) Mercedes
2) Madrigal
3) Kopech
4) Vaughn

At this point I'd probably swap Kopech & Madrigal, but it's really neck-n-neck. Clearly the Yerminator is #1 and if the ROY ended today, he'd likely be the AL's winner.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Of course it's really super early still in the season, but for all the problems our boys have so far shown (with an emphasis in particular regarding our bullpen), whuda thunk at this point the Yankees would be 9-12 and our archrival Twins struggling at 7-13? We can only imagine the attitudes from these two teams' fans. Yikes!!

Other mild surprises in reverse to date:
Royals at 13-7
Pirates at 11-11
Mariners at 13-9
Red Sox at 14-9

 

[Mingo]

Of course it's really super early still in the season, but for all the problems our boys have so far shown (with an emphasis in particular regarding our bullpen), whuda thunk at this point the Yankees would be 9-12 and our archrival Twins struggling at 7-13? We can only imagine the attitudes from these two teams' fans. Yikes!!

Other mild surprises in reverse to date:
Royals at 13-7
Pirates at 11-11
Mariners at 13-9
Red Sox at 14-9

Colome 5.63 era 2 saves - 3 blown saves (You're welcome Twinkies)

 

[Mingo]

Next food named for White Sox player:

Nick Madrigal - dipping dots (not a home run, but lots of singles)

 

[Mingo]

More future White Sox food items:

The Moncada Enchilada

The Pito Burrito

Giolito gelato

 

[Mingo]

I have this vision of @idseer's routine prior to a Sox game - is to get out his Wilbur Wood bobblehead with Billy Pierce's newspaper photo taped over Wilbur's head - and he places it on the coffee table in front of him. As he yells at the players during the game he kicks the coffee table and Billy Pierce nods in agreement.

 

[Mingo]

Chuck Garfien on Twitter: "You gotta like this trend with the White Sox offense. Most strikeouts in MLB: 2019 6th 2020 4th 2021 26th Most walks: 2019 30th (last) 2020 24th 2021 9th" / Twitter

 

[Jiddy]

Another day passes and we’re still on a win streak. Smooth sailin boys.

Chuck Garfien on Twitter: "You gotta like this trend with the White Sox offense. Most strikeouts in MLB: 2019 6th 2020 4th 2021 26th Most walks: 2019 30th (last) 2020 24th 2021 9th" / Twitter

Yeah...There's no denying it...After 21 games the stats say we goin' Sizzler.

 

[Jiddy]

Annnndddd...2 seconds later I get a Luis Robert to IL notice.

This season wants to bring me down.

BUT I REFUSE.