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Playing With Matchups: Chris Jakubauskas vs. John Danks

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No, not Jackovasaurs.  Jakubauskas.  Chris, as his parents call him, bounced around for a few years in the independent leagues without really dominating. According to Dave Cameron, he's Ryan Franklin redux.  Jakubuaskas is replacing Ryan Rowland Smith (who took a trip to the DL) in the rotation.

Regarding his pitches, it looks like Jakubuskass (RHP) has used a fastball-change-curve mix in his two starts this year.  Disregard the crappy MLB default pitch recognition algorithm, as I'm pretty sure he's throwing just a nothing special four-seamer between 88-92.  If he can spot it, it'll play okay. His curve is a big 12-6 type with lots of downward break, but he's had some problems getting it in the zone.  When batters swing, they generally don't get much lift or good contact and he got a good number of called strikes against the Angels with it.  The change looks like a show me pitch.  He's only thrown a half dozen or so in 160+ pitches in his 2 starts.  It's a pretty limited arsenal.

So yet another no name pitcher takes on the Sox with what appears to be a mediocre repertoire.  Great.  Under normal circumstances, I'd say Jakubaassdgfwvas would be especially vulnerable against lefties, since his change is not a strikeout pitch and he lacks a cutter and his velocity is lacking.  I'd also say that Sox right handed batters struggle with sliders of all pitches RHP throw to them which Jkubaasfpojhasf doesn't throw and they hit fastballs quite well and lay off curves with some skill.  So definitely put Jim Thome in the lineup and expect fireworks.  But If I can't spell his name, I doubt Sox batsmen will be familiar enough to give this replacement level pitcher adequate definition.


Danks vs. Seattle Offense

The Mariners do not have a very good offense.  This was expected coming into the year and they've so far performed even worse than that.  They're second-worst in the majors in wOBA despite a fairly normal .287 BABIP, good for a .253/.306/.366 slash line.  They're worst in the league in walks per PA and nearly last in ISO.  This was supposed to be a pitching and defense team and it's so far lived up to that billing.  The former ought to be suspect tonight and the latter is bolstered by outfield defense that matters much less in The Cell.

And a lefty like Danks leaves them somewhat more helpless, as Russell Branyan loses his roar against southpaws.  PECOTA thinks he'll hit .245/.351/.534 against RHP this year, but just .210/.304/.452 against lefties.  And of course General Soreness suffers similarly.  Mike Sweeney will take the place of one of them tonight, but his splits are not exactly imposing either: .264/.324/.406 against LHP.  And from either 1B or DH, that's below replacement.

The sock in the lineup should come from Adrian Beltre, who's slumping right now, and Ichiro, who's been back since Tax Day.  Both are above average hitters. Franklin Gutierrez and Jose Lopez are pretty solid against LHP, too.  The rest are forgettable.  It is a contact-oriented team, so if Danks makes mistakes, they can hit line drives, but the almost total lack of power and walks should take its toll.  They're also fast, so Danks better have his move working.  AJ is obviously not going to help.


Conclusions

This is seemingly a lopsided match up.  So I assume we'll lose by 8.

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You are ever the optimist, colintj

who crapped in your cereal this morning?

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on Apr 27, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions  

not sure how he pronounces his last name since he was born here

but it is a Lithuanian last name and we pronounce it (using your phonetics) like Yah-koo-bouse-kas

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on Apr 27, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck it.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Apr 27, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions  

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Apr 27, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

the dude abides

The game was delayed for 10 minutes in the top of the sixth when home plate umpire Kerwin Danley was hit on the head by a broken bat and had to leave the field on a stretcher.

by e-gus on Apr 27, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sweet babushka ass. Nice.

Chiburb has a rod.

We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT

by winningugly on Apr 27, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha!

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Apr 27, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was amazing

"2 years ago when I looked into my baseball magazine I saw the name Lars Anderson. I just thoguht, another draft pick that might not do anything. Also I though here might be the next Albert Pujols." -dasox313

by U-God on Apr 27, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Um.....that was unexpected.

That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT

by Ozzie Montana on Apr 27, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesome

Not only is it better to look at, but it’s even more informative than their content!

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on Apr 27, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whoa. Worked on Safari. But where is the qnicorn!?

I like to spell my racial slurs correctly. Otherwise, I may come across as ignorant.

by homesickalien on Apr 27, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

That should be the SSS response to the konami code

qnicorns everywhere!!

White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.

by vince_ on Apr 27, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

that is outstanding

The game was delayed for 10 minutes in the top of the sixth when home plate umpire Kerwin Danley was hit on the head by a broken bat and had to leave the field on a stretcher.

by e-gus on Apr 27, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

this feature is restricted for US citizens only

what am I missing?

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

the more you hit enter, the more pictures pop up of unicorns.

funny.
i just tried to do it again to show you a screen shot but it didnt work.

The game was delayed for 10 minutes in the top of the sixth when home plate umpire Kerwin Danley was hit on the head by a broken bat and had to leave the field on a stretcher.

by e-gus on Apr 27, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

try this

http://google.com/search?q=cache:espn.go.com

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Apr 27, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like your hoisting of Stanchar's standard!

Nice writeup too.

Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...

by Chiburb on Apr 27, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Getz, Thome updates
By Mark Gonzales

Chris Getz said his middle right finger feels better and that he hopes to play “very soon”

Getz plans to resume swinging Tuesday.

Designated hitter Jim Thome is listed as day-to-day because of a left heel bruise.

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Apr 27, 2009 5:57 PM CDT reply actions  

cst_sox: Getz will attempt to throw and swing on Tuesday, and the club will make a decision based on that. He’s hoping no DL.

Link: http://twitter.com/cst_sox/statuses/1632639242

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Apr 27, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I remember when I had an infected finger ( I know it's not the same )

after a trip to Amsterdam, the pain was excruciating, if he’s fractured the end of his finger I’d be surprised if he gets right any time soon.
He’s better off making sure it’s fully healed before playing again – but I’m sure the medical staff know more than me – but a fracture healed in a few days – no chance.

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

didn't Crede break a bone in his hand late 05

only to come back two weeks later and go on a tear?

by Daniel Berlyn on Apr 27, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

to be honest pal

I’m probably not the best person to ask

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

infected finger in Amsterdam?

good thing you could only afford to use the finger in the first place!

The game was delayed for 10 minutes in the top of the sixth when home plate umpire Kerwin Danley was hit on the head by a broken bat and had to leave the field on a stretcher.

by e-gus on Apr 27, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

and to think, i got yelled at even if my camera was powered off in my hand walking around there

guess i’m not quick on the draw. your shot? or image search?

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Apr 27, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

naah - image search

I ain’t been there for ages, only an hours flight away too. Did you enjoy it?

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

museums, coffeeshops, brewery, and the RLD?

no, there was no fun to be had. it was horrible.

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Apr 27, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's ok for a laugh

small place though, Leeds is about 10 times bigger. Three best cities in Europe are London, Paris and Berlin. all the others are playing at it

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

not enough hot dogs eh?

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

huh?

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Apr 27, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

somebody needs to import a few berliner turks and bring them over here to franchise döner shops

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Apr 27, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

those kebabs are awesome

we have doners here, there’s a couple in Leeds that are up to that kind of standard, very fattening though

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

i managed to drop weight when subsisting mostly on döner

i’ll stake a claim that the berlin shops are hands-down the best and that “all the others are playing at it”

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Apr 27, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

rec'd and agreed

BM: 'Oh, we've ruined millions of lives. They're just being babies about it." 8-Bit Theater

by Hazymania on Apr 28, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reifert
John Danks is 14-9 with a 3.11 ERA and 175 strikeouts in 36 starts since the start of the 2008 season. He leads the AL in 2009 with a .138 opponents batting average and ranks second with a 0.95 ERA.

Alexei Ramirez hit his fifth career grand slam on Saturday in his 152nd career game. According to our friends at Elias Sports Bureau, Ramirez is the second-fastest player in major league history to hit five grand slams, behind only Detroit’s Rudy York (139 games).

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Apr 27, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions  

"This is seemingly a lopsided match up. So I assume we'll lose by 8."

classic. lol.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on Apr 27, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Jak had a one pretty good outing against the Angels this year...a loss for the M's, but only allowed 2 runs in 5.1 innings - 3 K, 0 BB. Other than that, two words: shit sandwich.

I’m sure we all have Eaton fresh on the minds, but this match-up is lopsided indeed.

Fuckin’ Jesse fucking Owens. Fuck.

Let’s bring home a winnah!!!! Go Sox!

I like to spell my racial slurs correctly. Otherwise, I may come across as ignorant.

by homesickalien on Apr 27, 2009 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

my cultural reference has failed

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

No response does not equal failure...

I like to spell my racial slurs correctly. Otherwise, I may come across as ignorant.

by homesickalien on Apr 27, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll remember that next time i ask for some ' bum games '

I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

by hoodlight on Apr 27, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

you should have used it on the mariners thread i had up

"2 years ago when I looked into my baseball magazine I saw the name Lars Anderson. I just thoguht, another draft pick that might not do anything. Also I though here might be the next Albert Pujols." -dasox313

by U-God on Apr 27, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

will they get tonights game in ya think?

The game was delayed for 10 minutes in the top of the sixth when home plate umpire Kerwin Danley was hit on the head by a broken bat and had to leave the field on a stretcher.

by e-gus on Apr 27, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

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The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Apr 27, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

That's why I read SSS,

They keep me abreast of more than just baseball…

by oahu420 on Apr 27, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

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