CHICAGO– The White Sox finally returned to October– and they liked it.
They are hoping for a longer remain as soon as next year.
Chicagos breakout season was come by a three-game loss at Oakland in the American League wild-card round. But it appears the White Sox have an intense future after stopping a string of seven successive losing records with their very first playoff appearance because 2008.
” Its simply the start of something. I believe it was great for us to get in,” shortstop Tim Anderson said. “Guys got a taste of it, and I believe its simply going to make them more starving to return there.”
Eloy Jimenez had another strong season at the plate– and more experiences in left field. Jimenez, who turns 24 in November, hit.296 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs. The slugger wishes to stay in left field and the White Sox want to stay flexible at designated player, however Jimenezs defense is worth enjoying heading into his third season.
IN CLOSING
Chicago deals with an intriguing question at closer with Alex Colome eligible totally free agency. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 2.27 ERA and 42 conserves in 83 games because coming over in a 2018 trade with Seattle for Omar Narvaez. He pitched 2 scoreless innings in the playoffs.
If Colome signs with another group, the White Sox might try among their young arms at closer, a list of possibilities that consists of Aaron Bummer, Codi Heuer and Matt Foster.
The Chicago White Sox are moving in the best instructions.”
The quick center fielder got off to a terrific start in his very first big league season before tailing off, batting.136 with 32 strikeouts in September. When Robert is on, he takes the packed White Sox lineup to another level.
The slugger desires to remain in left field and the White Sox desire to stay versatile at designated hitter, but Jimenezs defense is worth watching heading into his 3rd season.
“Guys got a taste of it, and I think its simply going to make them more hungry to get back there.”
The 27-year-old Anderson leads a young core playing under team-friendly deals, and Jose Abreu is one of the front-runners for AL MVP after driving in 60 runs during the pandemic-shortened season. Lucas Giolito, who pitched his very first no-hitter in August, fronts the rotation, and the bullpen has appealing options.
Manager Rick Renteria said he started thinking of next year right after Thursdays season-ending loss.
” This will play a substantial part in their development, undoubtedly, and the company is relocating the best direction,” Renteria said. “Theres no way of not saying that thats happening. The Chicago White Sox are moving in the ideal direction.”
The White Sox have actually never made consecutive postseason looks. Here are a number of areas to view as they pursue franchise history:
FOR STARTERS
The White Sox might seek to complimentary company to include another beginning pitcher. While Giolito and Dallas Keuchel form a solid tandem at the top, the rest of the rotation is an issue for a group with championship aspirations.
Dane Dunning has just eight big league begins after making his launching in August. Garrett Crochet, the No. 11 general choice in the June draft, has yet to make his first professional start.
ROBERTS RULES
The speedy center fielder got off to a great start in his first big league season before tailing off, batting.136 with 32 strikeouts in September. When Robert is on, he takes the crammed White Sox lineup to another level.
” Every experience we had every day is something thats going to make you better as a person, as a player, which is how I see it,” Robert said through an interpreter. “You understand next year, hopefully we have the chance to play with fans and thats going to be various too. A minimum of we understand what we can expect.”
FEEL THE GLOVE
