OT: Other Sports 75

[madgoat33]

Never heard it called anything but u of i until tonight

 

[southsideIrish]

Overall it’s been a very impressive season so far for the White Sox, but looking forward to the 2nd half of the season there are 2 main areas I’d like to see the team improve on before the playoffs start:

-Record on the road
-Record vs teams .500 or better

Compared to all other contenders/teams in a current playoff position the Sox have inferior records in both those categories. We’ve beat up on bad teams and relied heavily on home cooking. Not that those are bad things…but still. Really would like to see us do better on the road and against other contenders/good teams.

ESPN made the point this morning above, which I've also been saying. The Sox are now 16-25 vs. teams with a .500 record or better and most of the games haven't even been close. About 70% of their wins now are against the league weaklings. Houston for comparison is 43-22 against winning teams. That's something else that shows how soft the Sox schedule has been with only 41 games vs. winning teams.

Unfortunately the bullpen is bad and the starting pitching keeps slipping. The fielding is still awful but slightly better over the last two weeks so that's good. But yeah they need to start winning some of these games vs. potential playoff teams. They won't be playing Minnesota or Baltimore in October.

 

[SimpleJack]

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. U of I for locals.

Ohhh…duh lol.

You….m-m-m-make me happy!

 

[SimpleJack]

ESPN made the point this morning above, which I've also been saying. The Sox are now 16-25 vs. teams with a .500 record or better and most of the games haven't even been close. About 70% of their wins now are against the league weaklings. Houston for comparison is 43-22 against winning teams. That's something else that shows how soft the Sox schedule has been with only 41 games vs. winning teams.

Unfortunately the bullpen is bad and the starting pitching keeps slipping. The fielding is still awful but slightly better over the last two weeks so that's good. But yeah they need to start winning some of these games vs. potential playoff teams. They won't be playing Minnesota or Baltimore in October.

At this point I’m just hoping that by adding help in the bullpen and a big bat at the TDL, Eloy, Robert, and Grandal that it will be enough to drastically change our performances vs the other contenders come September/October.

If not we’re f***ed.

Tbh either way I don’t see anyone in the AL taking 4 out of 7 from Houston. They’re too good.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

White Sox, Lance Lynn Agree To Two-Year, $38MM Extension

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Well those bitching about Jerry being cheap can be quiet

Little concerned about his age but even if he slips some he should still be good fit as a veteran middle rotation guy in Sox staff

 

[southsideIrish]

At this point I’m just hoping that by adding help in the bullpen and a big bat at the TDL, Eloy, Robert, and Grandal that it will be enough to drastically change our performances vs the other contenders come September/October.

If not we’re f***ed.

Tbh either way I don’t see anyone in the AL taking 4 out of 7 from Houston. They’re too good.

Well it's not just Houston. Teams like TB and Boston have also had a lot of success lately and are seasoned in the playoffs, the Sox are not. But it's pretty telling that Houston for example has won more games vs. winning teams than the Sox have even played against.

But you're right, adding those guys back will help, but they need more. My main worries are the fielding, and the fact the starting pitching is regressing also. If the pitching's no good, like it was last year with the Oakland mini-series, then they aren't going to beat any of those seasoned teams, no matter who's back to help the offense.

I like the Lynn signing despite his age, his performance has been a pleasant surprise.

 

[Sarava]

Well those bitching about Jerry being cheap can be quiet

Little concerned about his age but even if he slips some he should still be good fit as a veteran middle rotation guy in Sox staff

Good signing, but this doesn't dispel the Reinsdorf cheap argument.

 

[Sarava]

Not that they will want to or should, but this does potentially open up the possibility of moving Crochet if the right deal is out there. Because now you can feel good about next year's rotation with Lynn, Kopech, Giolito and Cease all locked in.

Of course, moving Crochet would potentially open up another hole in the already fragile bullpen, so it's still unlikely.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Good signing, but this doesn't dispel the Reinsdorf cheap argument.

He's always shown a willingness to make below market deals.

If anything, it further proves the cheapness.

 

[clydesdale line]

Maybe this will back KBS off from selling everyone but probably not.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Maybe this will back KBS off from selling everyone but probably not.

Yep I'm backed off now.

The whole issue was that they had some slightly unreliable pitchers that they were counting on next year. I feel pretty confident in Lynn.

 

[madgoat33]

As pathetic as the bp was yesterday, theres no way you can count on winning a game when you score 1 run. As has been the case for a lot of the season, the offense is the biggest issue with the sox. They can do fine against average-below average pitching, but with a lineup full of bench players and minor leaguers, they get eaten up by good staffs.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Yep I'm backed off now.

The whole issue was that they had some slightly unreliable pitchers that they were counting on next year. I feel pretty confident in Lynn.

For now

 

[Sarava]

Good day to be a White Sox fan! From the Lance Lynn extension, to Giolito's best start of the year, and finally giving it to the cheaters after 5 straight losses to them. Oh and the inflatable trash can was funny too!

 

[clydesdale line]

Holy shit.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Shooting near stadium

I have heard gunshots at Sox park before

Not related to game it seems

 

[Sarava]

Holy shit.

yikes

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

 

[Panzerspitze]

Other tweets are saying the shooting was in Section 112 in the stands / behind the Padres' dugout.

 

[SimpleJack]

“Civilization is crumbling.”

- Bill the Butcher

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Meet the Mets. Beat the Mets.

 

[madgoat33]

Rodon is lookin unhittable

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Rodon is lookin unhittable

It feels like hes had no hitter stuff like every other start this year.

 

[southsideIrish]

It feels like hes had no hitter stuff like every other start this year.

This. My brother told me the Hou. TV guys are in awe of his stuff. Said not many guys (combined with Giolito last night) have shut down their lineup like this much this season. Hope they can finish it off and take two of three...would be a nice start to the second half. Then beat up on the Twins some more.

And so help me, I know I'm in the minority but I love the 83 uniforms. Probably cause it was "my" era lol.