I’m in a bad mood, and it’s because of the White Sox. SHOCKER. They haven’t won a series yet this season and look to be the exact same team right now as they were in 2022. After watching them get completely stuffed by a paltry Twins team two games in a row, I just couldn’t keep my mouth shut anymore.
These guys are better baseball players than this. I know that in my heart of hearts and wouldn’t say so if it weren’t true.
These guys – namely Yoan Moncada, Eloy Jimenez, Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn, Andrew Vaughn, Aaron Bummer and Michael Kopech – need to be better. They’re not playing at the level they’re capable of.
And I’m sure I missed a few guys.
I wouldn’t say any of this if I didn’t sincerely, truly believe it. I really think Gio can be the same TOR pitcher he was in 2019 and 2020. I think Vaughn can be the 30 HR guy he was pegged as when he was drafted 3rd overall. I think Eloy could lead the league in bombs. I think Kopech could be another version of Dylan Cease and so on and so forth.
We already saw what Moncada is capable of, which is an MVP-type season.
…but that was 4 seasons ago. I just refuse to believe that was the exception to the rule. REFUSE to.
I *actually* think all of that. Many people don’t anymore. I do, and that’s why I’m so disappointed in the players right now. I’ve complained about the owner and front office endlessly, but in the end the core guys I named haven’t performed to anybody’s expectations either. They aren’t without fault. The talent in almost every player 1-26 is undeniable. It’s time for them to dig deep into their britches, look for a nut sack and be better.
Because they are better than this crap.
These guys gotta flush away their pathetic 5-8 start and go on a tear starting tonight. Wake up, take a good look in the mirror and say, “I haven’t been good enough. I need to be better. I’m going to be better starting tonight.”
If they don’t, the stadium is going to look exactly like the thumbnail picture. That’ll be what they deserve, too. It’s 13 games into the season and I’ve already decided not to renew my season tickets next year because why would I? Hopefully they make me change my mind after growing some nuts and playing like they’re capable of. Prove me wrong. Prove everyone wrong.
