MLB 2024 Season

[Biggie Clausen]

They are on a pace to win 20 games - they don't project to win 20.

They will probably win somewhere in the 50s. Every team is gonna win 50 and lose 50. The good teams win at least 2/3 of the other games.

Agreed.  It's really, really hard to not win 50.  The Sox have a couple decent bullpen pieces in Leasure, Kopech, and Shuster (who might be moved to the rotation).  Those guys will help keep them competitive in close, low-scoring games.  The offense has been trash, but Benintendi, Grossman, Pham, Vaughn, Sheets, and a healthy Eloy/Robert will provide just enough on some nights.  Still, it looks like 100+ losses is inevitable.

[WhiteTrash]

They are on a pace to win 20 games - they don't project to win 20.

They will probably win somewhere in the 50s. Every team is gonna win 50 and lose 50. The good teams win at least 2/3 of the other games.

That's fair. Feels like the ceiling is 50 wins.

The exclusion from a top 10 pick is harsh, but probably fair. Just glad the NFL doesn't do that.

[Jockey]

That's fair. Feels like the ceiling is 50 wins.

The exclusion from a top 10 pick is harsh, but probably fair. Just glad the NFL doesn't do that.

If there's a team to stoop to 50 wins, the White Sox are the best candidate.

[dgies9156]

Pretty dang good manager.  Had a lot of success in KC before taking the Cardinals gig.  Might be a two-time WS Champ if not for a badly blown call.

Hated, absolutely hated him and his Cardinals teams.  Best compliment I can give him.  Did a lot of things that became popular later, utilizing high OBP players like Darrell Porter.  Needed another power threat in '85 and '87, though.

I ain't complaining. Great manager who had the respect of his players and of the community.

They don't make 'em like Whitey anymore!

[Uncle Rico]

I ain't complaining. Great manager who had the respect of his players and of the community.

They don't make 'em like Whitey anymore!

No, no they don't.  Mike Shropshire's book "Seasons in Hell" is a great look into Whitey Herzog from his year managing the Rangers. 

[CreightonWarrior]

Rockies trying really hard to upstage the A's and White Sox as this season's biggest $hit$how

[WhiteTrash]

Rockies trying really hard to upstage the A's and White Sox as this season's biggest $hit$how

But only the Sox are excluded from the top 10 draft picks. That takes serious commitment to the $hit$how when there is no reward.

[CreightonWarrior]

Not enough bunting by STL leads to a Brewers sweep.

[Jockey]

Not enough bunting by STL leads to a Brewers sweep.

How did they get so bad so quick?

I guess when Lynn and Gibson are your big FA signings, you've pretty much given up.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Their old guys are old. Their farm system is OK with top prospects being a couple years out.

And this manager doesn't seem to be great. Kinda wonder how much Yadi was actually managing that team a couple years ago.

[tower912]

I feel really, really bad for the team and their fans.   I am sure they will be paragons of patience and support while the team works through this rough patch.

[cheebs09]

Was Craig Counsell holding them back? Was Pat Murphy always the brains of the operation?

[Uncle Rico]

Was Craig Counsell holding them back? Was Pat Murphy always the brains of the operation?

Pitching won't hold up but the kids are fun

[BM1090]

Pitching won't hold up but the kids are fun

Yeah, could hold up enough for for 86 wins and a playoff berth. Anything beyond that seems unrealistic

[Uncle Rico]

Yeah, could hold up enough for for 86 wins and a playoff berth. Anything beyond that seems unrealistic

At least they're not the Cardinals.  Goldschmidt is toast, the offense blows and the pitching is hinging on hope.  And they have to play in front of an empty stadium every game.  And the city itself is a dump.  Sad times for the BFIBs

[PGsHeroes32]

Twins vs White Sox for 4 this week

Must watch baseball

[Badgerhater]

Twins vs White Sox for 4 this week

Must watch baseball

One of these teams will have to figure out how to win a baseball game and both teams are really slow learners

[Uncle Rico]

Wade Miley to the DL.  DL Hall on the DL.  Woof

[WhiteTrash]

One of these teams will have to figure out how to win a baseball game and both teams are really slow learners

The Sox are hitting an impressive 0.188. and only .007 behind the Twins.

[MU82]

Twins vs White Sox for 4 this week

Must watch wince baseball

FIFY

[PGsHeroes32]

Yikes, even Chris Paddack can deal against the Sox lineup

[WhiteTrash]

Yikes, even Chris Paddack can deal against the Sox lineup

Sox with an MLB record, 8 shutouts in first 22 games.

[Jockey]

Getz oversaw the development of these guys in the minors - so who else would you choose to run things?

[WhiteTrash]

Getz oversaw the development of these guys in the minors - so who else would you choose to run things?

Well, J.R. said he hired Getz because he didn't want to waste a year with an outside hire. 

Getz's team wasted no time setting all time MLB records.

[dgies9156]

The last of the Brooklyn Dodgers has passed away, Carl Erskine at age 97.  Pitched 2 no-hitters and helped Brooklyn win a title in '55.

Sandy Koufax, who started in Brooklyn, is very much alive and kicking. We see him around town every now and then.