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Posts in category "Managing"

Chris Sale's a starter again

Chris Sale's a starter again
Well, the important thing is that it all worked out in the end. The confusing week-long sequence of Chris Sale being bounced back and forth from the bullpen came to end Friday with Kenny Williams weighing in for the first time, and swiftly ending the debate. Kenny Williams says that Chris Sale will likely start tomorrow... Read more »
By James Fegan,
May 11, 2012 at 9:04 pm
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Gordon's return

Gordon's return
Wednesday night made it three games in a row for Gordon Beckham batting in the #2 slot, and it’s fairly unlikely that it was accidental. There was a time where Beckham’s skill-set at the plate seemed to be made for the #2 hole, but the Sox have been waiting for him to hit enough to... Read more »
By James Fegan,
May 11, 2012 at 5:45 am
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Robin Ventura wants to use his bench; if only he had one

Robin Ventura wants to use his bench; if only he had one
It’s generally misguided to critique the performance of bench players.  If they were capable of solid performance, they would have regular jobs.  Still, this, doesn’t look like much to work with. *wRC+ is a measure of the hitter’s ability to produce runs compared to league average.  A score of 100 would indicate that a player... Read more »
By James Fegan,
May 8, 2012 at 12:59 pm
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Too wild

Too wild
In Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to the Indians, Philip Humber continued to pay back the fates for the great control he was blessed with during his perfect game.  He lacked command and control for the second straight start and walked a career-high six batters. Through it all, Humber was just a misplay by Beckham and a hanging... Read more »
By James Fegan,
May 3, 2012 at 5:45 am
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Death by bunt

Death by bunt
Wednesday afternoon in a 14-inning loss to the A’s, Robin Ventura called for six different sacrifice bunts.  Perhaps one of them went well.  Care to relive it? Bunt #1 – Top of the 6th, runner on 2nd, 0 out, Alexei Ramirez up. Ventura has a lighting fast runner on 2nd in De Aza, and the... Read more »
By James Fegan,
April 26, 2012 at 6:15 am
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Well Robin, now you've got some managin' to do

Well Robin, now you've got some managin' to do
Through the second night of the season, Adam Dunn still looked like a new man, Alex Rios hit a game-winning HR, and it appeared as though that thanks to the blessings of sheer regression to the mean, Robin Ventura would guide a triumphant return to respectability.  All he’d have to is show up. Well, that... Read more »
By James Fegan,
April 18, 2012 at 2:56 am
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What should carry over from Opening Day

What should carry over from Opening Day
Sports Illustrated’s Joe Sheehan says he doesn’t like to comment on the opening couple of games, because there’s nothing to do but comment on but small samples. That’s a bit self-limiting, because it’s also a point of the season where interest and fan investment might be the highest–if Chris Rongey fielding calls about Konerko not... Read more »
By James Fegan,
April 7, 2012 at 2:37 pm
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What makes a hitter a tough out?

What makes a hitter a tough out?
“He handles the bat great,” Ventura said. “He’s always a tough out, not that he steals a lot of bases but he handles the bat and does the appropriate things. He’s one of those guys who will hook it if you have to or put it the other way if they shift on him. Right... Read more »
By James Fegan,
March 6, 2012 at 11:40 am
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Rios and Dunn and the new order

Over at Southside Showdown, I wrote about how Robin Ventura might have just as strong of a need to stick by Alex Rios and Adam Dunn, despite how abominably awful that sounds.  Click the title to follow the link, and tell me if it doesn’t work, because it might tick me off enough to quit... Read more »
By James Fegan,
February 28, 2012 at 9:36 am
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White Sox around the world

White Sox around the world
If I really wanted to, I think I could squeeze a third post out about Kosuke Fukudome signing on to be the 5th outfielder, but it’s probably not the best thing for anyone involved or in the surrounding area.  Additionally, the video for the classic White Sox game I was going to write a retrospective... Read more »
By James Fegan,
February 17, 2012 at 2:52 am
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