chasfh Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Still botching the foul popups behind first base, eh, Spencer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigeraholic1 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 minute ago, chasfh said: It is super weird seeing a Belle Tire commercial on a White Sox-Tigers game being telecast on NBC Sports Chicago. These Sox announcers are so bad they make me miss the Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: That single puts Riley over the .800 OPS mark on the season. Outside of maybe the first week of the season I don't think he has been that high all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: That single puts Riley over the .800 OPS mark on the season. Outside of maybe the first week of the season I don't think he has been that high all year. To add to this I went and looked at his FG page and he's now on pace for a little over 5 WAR this season which is something I think we all would've gladly taken before the season. The negative is that he does have a .400 BABIP which means he may be due for some correction but with his batted ball profile and plus speed I think he is a guy who should have a higher BABIP so he may not be getting THAT fortunate. Also lets hope that some more HR power will come which will offset any loss of BA due to the potentially lower BABIP forthcoming. Edited May 26, 2023 by RandyMarsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 WOOP WOOP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermojo Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 SUX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: That would suck to grow up with the last name Bummer. He was destined to pitch for the White Sox 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said: These Sox announcers are so bad they make me miss the Hawk. Hawk was a ridiculous homer, but he was actually a pretty smart baseball man. I actually found him humorous after a while and he wasn't that bad compared a lot other broadcasters (like ones we've seen with the Tigers over the years). Edited May 26, 2023 by Tiger337 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said: These Sox announcers are so bad they make me miss the Hawk. I generally like Jason Benetti, but I wanna slap him for saying TORK! should have used two hands to catch that popup. First of all, it was back of him over his shoulder, so no way he’s getting a right hand over to his glove to catch that ball “with two hands”. But the larger point is ballplayers haven’t needed two hands to catch a fly ball in decades. Back in the early 1900s, maybe you needed two hands because gloves were exactly hand sized. Now they’re way bigger with roomy webs. A first baseman's glove is 13”, for cry eye. So you don’t need a second hand to catch the ball. Much of the time a second hand just gets in the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, Tiger337 said: Hawk was a ridiculous homer, but he was actually a pretty smart baseball man. I actually found him humorous after a while and he wasn't that bad compared a lot other broadcasters (like ones we've seen with the Tigers over the years). I enjoyed Hawk - as long as the Sox were losing badly. When they were out of the game he turned into a good color guy. But if a win was in sight he got progressively more obnoxious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Back to back wins in games started by Boyd and Faedo, pretty good. Do it one more time with Wentz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, chasfh said: I generally like Jason Benetti, but I wanna slap him for saying TORK! should have used two hands to catch that popup. First of all, it was back of him over his shoulder, so no way he’s getting a right hand over to his glove to catch that ball “with two hands”. But the larger point is ballplayers haven’t needed two hands to catch a fly ball in decades. Back in the early 1900s, maybe you needed two hands because gloves were exactly hand sized. Now they’re way bigger with roomy webs. A first baseman's glove is 13”, for cry eye. So you don’t need a second hand to catch the ball. Much of the time a second hand just gets in the way. This is spot on, you can't do much with your 2nd hand wearing gloves at today's size limit. Monroe actually had the fairer criticism, which is that when you are running to the ball, don't just try to meet the ball, 'overrun' it a little so you are there early and can make an adjustment. The thing is it's hard to do, your motor system wants you move so you exactly meet the ball, forcing yourself to go faster just so you can slow down is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygoat Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 14 minutes ago, Tiger337 said: Hawk was a ridiculous homer, but he was actually a pretty smart baseball man. I actually found him humorous after a while and he wasn't that bad compared a lot other broadcasters (like ones we've seen with the Tigers over the years). Hawk was great. I expect local guys to be homers, so I took his homer-isms as just par for the course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigeraholic1 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Some of Hawks coins. He gone. Duck Snort. Put it on the board, yes! he also invented the batting glove by using his golf gloves in the 60’s. It was ALWAYS enjoyable listening to him when the Sox were losing. Like a little crybaby, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Eat it, Jerk Sox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said: This is spot on, you can't do much with your 2nd hand wearing gloves at today's size limit. Monroe actually had the fairer criticism, which is that when you are running to the ball, don't just try to meet the ball, 'overrun' it a little so you are there early and can make an adjustment. The thing is it's hard to do, your motor system wants you move so you exactly meet the ball, forcing yourself to go faster just so you can slow down is hard. Running to just meet the ball is something that I as an outfielder have recognized in myself, cogitated at length, tried to change in the moment, and failed to overcome my instincts. Now I'm just too goddamned old to worry or even care about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 26 minutes ago, Tigermojo said: It's been fun seeing the progress some of these guys have made in May. Baddoo's OPS in May is .850, with 7 walks and 9 strikeouts. The K rate is greatly improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, RandyMarsh said: Tork absolutely scorched that one, surprised it didn't … go right into some ChiSux’ mitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Tigermojo said: Can't reward Short for last night's performance? Just have to start Ibanez at second for some reason? If I’m getting the maths right, Short had more RBI last night than Schoop has had this season, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Edman85 said: Zach McKinstry being good is one of my favorite things after the ridiculous "Why not just keep Harold Castro" crap that was spewed after he was acquired. Take a bow. You really spoke highly of the McKinstry pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblong Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I remember visiting a white sox MB for awhile and when the scientists decided Pluto wasn’t a planet anymore someone posted on their general topic forum “Pluto: he gone”. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermojo Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jim Cowan said: Baddoo's OPS in May is .850, with 7 walks and 9 strikeouts. The K rate is greatly improved. Plus McKinstry and Tork. Obviously Greene's been red hot. The bullpen has been lights out and some good starts here and there. Things were a bit doom and gloom in April but they are showing flashes. Also can't forget to mention the solid defense this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I think that the time is up for Ibanez. There isn't anyone at Toledo really, but I'd rather give Nevin another shot at this point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermojo Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, casimir said: If I’m getting the maths right, Short had more RBI last night than Schoop has had this season, right? Plus a couple tonight for good measure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 56 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: Ibanez is now 0 for his last 32 with the only time reaching base safely during it was a single HBP. Flashed some leather tonight, give him that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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