Beating Chris Sale was sweet. I don’t care how much they like to call him a “gamer,” or whatever, but straight up, that dude is a douche. The whole cutting up the jerseys thing is like one chromosome away from being that kid on YouTube who freaks out and shoves the remote up his ass.
The White Sox are better off with him in the rearview mirror, 100 MPH fastball, included. We’ve got a guy coming up named Michael Kopech.
Winning the series against the Red Sox was a moral victory, because fuck the Red Sox, that’s why. 2018 is a bizarro world, being a Yankee fan is more socially acceptable, and means you’re not a poser. Liking the Red Sox has evolved into just one long cringe.
The White Sox have mostly been dog turds this whole season. We knew that going into the entire thing. While some folks have embraced the new guys, other fans have been crybaby assholes, but I wouldn’t expect anything less.
Side note: if one more of you nerds tries to put gas on the whole “White Sox to Vegas” thing, I’ll fight you by the swings. Stop that nonsense. The White Sox aren’t leaving Chicago. They’re rebuilding the team to be competitive and finally be a franchise people support. Stop that garbage. They’re not going anywhere.
ANYHOW…
Yoan Moncada is playing as we expected. He’s well on his way to becoming a well-rounded, infielder who anchors his position, so long as he can stay focused. But, let’s be honest, how badass would you be if the hopes of one of the oldest teams in baseball resting on your back? He’s getting there. Chill out. He’s only 23. What were you like at his age? While you were still puking after too much cheap tequila after getting rejected, this kid is smashing home runs around the league.
Where the hell did Reynaldo Lopez come from? That dude is pitching like a madman. If a man was looking to make a statement with a scream and a fist pump, it’s that guy. His 2-4 record may not be exemplary, but know, Lopez is fighting to make sure his name is on the White Sox roster once they reach contender status.
Also, yeah, Dylan Covey is emerging and is looking good, but cool your jets, Twitter. The kid can deal, but let’s not dub him an All-Star just yet. Winning games is cool, though.
Remember when I said Nate Jones could be trade bait? Call me Miss Cleo because other team blogs are starting to mumble about trading for our righty reliever. I ain’t saying I got a crystal ball, but I called that one.
Look at the White Sox pulling this class act move. If this doesn’t make you a little weepy, you’re probably a monster.
Seven game homestand coming up. Let’s get some wins. I’ll be there this week. Hit me up @Robert_Dean – maybe we’ll make awkward small talk.