Rios Might Hit 3rd...

[BigKlu59]

Originally Posted by LITTLE NELL

Agree, PK went through hell last year with the bad wrist, getting hit in the eye by that idiot from the north side and then the concussion.
I'm OK with him or Rios batting 3rd but please no more of Dunn batting 3rd.

Amen Brother Nell.... Preach on... Robin's worried about K's. Um, who's the biggest Kelvinator with streamers in the store..

BK59

[blandman]

Originally Posted by dickallen15

At least now you are admitting he was hurt, something you absolutely refused to do earlier. You did seem impressed the Tiger spent a lot of money on 37 year old Torii Hunter. Do you even realize your post contradicted what you post earlier about Konerko not be hurt? Now you say he has chronic wrist issues. How can anyone take you seriously?

I don't believe his wrist issues affected him as much as people make them out to.

If they did, that's also part of the same problem. Aging sluggers don't age well because their bodies can't cope.

Torii Hunter is not even close to a good example of a similar player, and if Torii Hunter doesn't play a game this season, it wouldn't have the same effect on the Tigers as Konerko not having an MVP season would have on our roster.

[34rancher]

Originally Posted by Lip Man 1

Robin according to the Tribune, told the fans at Sox-Fest today that strikeouts were an issue last season, simply to many. It's now a point of emphasis in the spring to make contact as much as possible.

Now whether or not some of these "hitters" can actually do something other than try to pull the ball for an 800 foot home run remains to be seen but I like the fact that Robin recognizes the problem and is going to have him and his staff work on it.

Lip

But how can that be? It was preached around here how strikeouts are not that bad. I would argue its when and where the k happens along with frequency. Just can't have a 3 hitter on pace to set MLB records for k's and hope to win too many games. Nell and I both last year begged to get Alex in the 3 hole. IMO it cost us a legit shot at division leaving him there. I hope this year we get contact hitting, especially with RISP.

[WhiteSox5187]

Originally Posted by Lip Man 1

Robin according to the Tribune, told the fans at Sox-Fest today that strikeouts were an issue last season, simply to many. It's now a point of emphasis in the spring to make contact as much as possible.

Now whether or not some of these "hitters" can actually do something other than try to pull the ball for an 800 foot home run remains to be seen but I like the fact that Robin recognizes the problem and is going to have him and his staff work on it.

Lip

With the addition of Flowers I think strike outs are only going to be more of a problem. There might be 400 strikeouts between him and Dunn alone.

[TheVulture]

Originally Posted by blandman

...it wouldn't have the same effect on the Tigers as Konerko not having an MVP season would have on our roster.

I guess we're screwed then, because 2010, maayybee 2006, was the only season Konerko came close to an MVP caliber season.

[russ99]

Originally Posted by WhiteSox5187

With the addition of Flowers I think strike outs are only going to be more of a problem. There might be 400 strikeouts between him and Dunn alone.

Don't forget about Viciedo and Beckham...

[blandman]

Originally Posted by TheVulture

I guess we're screwed then, because 2010, maayybee 2006, was the only season Konerko came close to an MVP caliber season.

Pretty much. It isn't overly negative to understand how important that kind of a season from Konerko would be to our roster. We don't really have anyone else capable.

[doublem23]

Originally Posted by WhiteSox5187

With the addition of Flowers I think strike outs are only going to be more of a problem. There might be 400 strikeouts between him and Dunn alone.

Absolutely, strikeouts are the single worst thing in the world, definitely explains why 2 teams that made the playoffs had more K than the Sox, and the three teams that K'd the fewest times in the AL last year were the bottom feeders of the division.

[mzh]

Originally Posted by doublem23

Absolutely, strikeouts are the single worst thing in the world, definitely explains why 2 teams that made the playoffs had more K than the Sox, and the three teams that K'd the fewest times in the AL last year were the bottom feeders of the division.

I don't necessarily disagree with you, but given that Dunn and Flowers (as far as we know) don't offer much of anything other than some pop (which, as we've seen, is far from a sure thing), them striking out 400 times is a bit of an issue.

[WhiteSox5187]

Originally Posted by doublem23

Absolutely, strikeouts are the single worst thing in the world, definitely explains why 2 teams that made the playoffs had more K than the Sox, and the three teams that K'd the fewest times in the AL last year were the bottom feeders of the division.

No you're right, strikeouts don't matter. When we have runners at second and third with one out I don't want to see guys shorten up their swing like Konkero does. I want them to hit an 800 foot home run. In fact, that's all I want to see from guys. Situation be damned! SWING HARD BABY! SWING HARD! **** your .180 batting average in high leverage situations or a .204 average with runners in scoring position, HOME RUNS! AMIRITE?!

[doublem23]

Originally Posted by WhiteSox5187

No you're right, strikeouts don't matter. When we have runners at second and third with one out I don't want to see guys shorten up their swing like Konkero does. I want them to hit an 800 foot home run. In fact, that's all I want to see from guys. Situation be damned! SWING HARD BABY! SWING HARD! **** your .180 batting average in high leverage situations or a .204 average with runners in scoring position, HOME RUNS! AMIRITE?!

There is a better correlation between HR and success than strikeouts and lack of success, but I'm sure those numbers can't be correct because sarcasm and gut feelings are more CHICAGO TUUUUUFFFFF than nerdy math!

[WhiteSoxNation]

Originally Posted by DonnieDarko

Considering that everything I've heard about Keppinger suggests that he'll be batting in the 2-hole, I'll agree to disagree.

Robin has said he would like Keppy hitting down in the order to break up the low ob%

[blandman]

Originally Posted by doublem23

There is a better correlation between HR and success than strikeouts and lack of success, but I'm sure those numbers can't be correct because sarcasm and gut feelings are more CHICAGO TUUUUUFFFFF than nerdy math!

Haha...yeah I don't get why people hate strikeouts so much. Usually it's the same people who claim it isn't a big deal when pitchers rack up a ton of them.

Strikeouts aren't a big deal if you're still productive. In some instances, they are the better option (instead of going up there just trying to poke the ball in play, which can lead to a double play). Sure, they're also the worst option in some cases, but really how bad a strikeout is versus any other out is at least situation specific.

[DonnieDarko]

Originally Posted by WhiteSoxNation

Robin has said he would like Keppy hitting down in the order to break up the low ob%

orly?

[kobo]

Originally Posted by WhiteSoxNation

Robin has said he would like Keppy hitting down in the order to break up the low ob%

Robin has said nothing of the sort. The only reference to this was from an article from ESPN Chicago where Doug Padilla said Keppinger COULD be asked to bat 6th or 7th. Nothing from Robin's mouth.

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/whit.../robin-ventura