Going Through the Motions

White Sox manager Mickey Mouse pulled Garrett Crochet after four innings last night against the Twins because…that’s what Mickey Mouse does. We can’t have Crochet injured going into the December baseball meetings, now can we? Of course, if the Sox want to get full value for their pitcher, it would seem to make sense that he compile stats that prove his value. But what do I know vs. a ballclub that’s already 27-86 on the season? Twins 6 Sad Sox 2, which comes out to nineteen losses in a row. Speaking of future trades, what does GM Chris Getz expect to get in return for Luis Robert Jr.? Another 19-year old, or two, if he’s lucky? Robert is batting .154 over his last seven games and .214 on the season. Those 87 strikeouts in 215 at-bats indicate something, and it sure isn’t that Robert cares. I guess Robert’s approach and attitude are two more things Mouse can’t control. Oh, well. Twenty in a row, here we come.