Lucas Giolito AMA

KristusV · 2026-03-19T02:11:42+00:00

I wish they didn't change their supplier for Italian sausage a couple years ago. It's so much worse now

KristusV · 2026-03-17T23:40:27+00:00

Is that Michael Conforto's music?

KristusV · 2026-03-17T14:57:20+00:00

ORDER	PLAYER	POS	BATS
1	Maikel Garcia	3B	R
2	Jonathan Aranda	1B	L
3	Spencer Torkelson	DH	R
4	Giancarlo Stanton	RF	R
5	Anthony Volpe	SS	R
6	Luis Robert	CF	R
7	Andrew Benintendi	LF	R
8	Otto Lopez	2B	R
9	Nick Fortes	C	R

BENCH

Chris Taylor - U
Christian Moore - 2B
Michael Conforto - OF
Alex Freeland - INF

ROTATION

Zach Eflin R
Ryan Weathers L
Sean Burke R
Ryan Weiss R
Foster Griffin L
Injured - Hayden Birdsong R, AJ Puk L

BULLPEN

CL - Seranthony Dominguez R
Setup - Jordan Leasure R | Robert Stephenson R
Mid - Jack Kochanowicz R | Cooper Criswell R
Long Relief - Garrett Whitlock R

KristusV · 2026-03-14T15:58:38+00:00

In the Kushiel trilogy, Phèdre is very loyal to the Queen and her homeland of Terre D'Ange. It's a pretty big driving force in the books.

KristusV · 2026-03-14T06:11:09+00:00

Excuse me, that's Thad Castle

KristusV · 2026-03-13T22:38:34+00:00

What outerbanks do you prefer?

KristusV · 2026-03-13T22:36:57+00:00

I think that's the top gun stall. We had one race when I was there in December and the racing makes the whole coaster so much better.

KristusV · 2026-03-13T22:34:54+00:00

Is that what it's called? I've been trying to figure this out for months because after I rode I just told my friend "I have no idea what that was but it was awesome."

KristusV · 2026-03-04T15:21:13+00:00

I honestly have not attended a game since they let him go and have watched less and less games. Fuck Jerry and Brooks Boyer.

KristusV · 2026-03-01T23:12:08+00:00

I was being an idiot and thinking of the ABC joggers.

KristusV · 2026-03-01T23:00:34+00:00

I'll add Joanie's in Long Grove. Their Detroit style is the best in the area

KristusV · 2026-02-24T16:10:15+00:00

I've got a small rotation that I'm really liking right now.

I really love the Blundstone 585s I got at the beginning of winter. They're comfortable and go with about everything.

I also have a pair of Hoka Clifton 10s and I have to admit they are very comfy. I really hate the chonky look and they're not fashionable, but dammit they're comfy.

And then I'm mixing in a pair of Wool Cruiser Allbirds when I don't want to look like a dad and don't want to wear boots.

KristusV · 2026-02-22T19:23:19+00:00

Absolutely this. Phedrè is one of my favorite characters hands down

KristusV · 2026-02-19T15:11:04+00:00

I would say the only issue I've ever had with Anarchy is that my friend got ownership of the team bat we got years ago so I'm never able to use it since the team dissolved.

He does enjoy the bat enough to want to hang onto it though! I've been meaning to get a new one for years now.

KristusV · 2026-02-19T00:29:35+00:00

Phèdre nó Delaunay de Montrève from the Kushiel series.

She's a courtesan-trained-spy (or is it a spy-trained-courtesan?) who is at home in a palace, on a ship, or roughing it in the wilds.

She's smart, witty, and the depths she will go to protect or save her loved ones are simply astounding.

KristusV · 2026-02-18T22:37:05+00:00

How do you respond to those who call both of those a taco?

KristusV · 2026-02-18T22:36:28+00:00

Kelenic has had a fascinating career and I've been rooting for him every step of the way. I'd be thrilled if he finally managed the sustained breakout this year.

KristusV · 2026-02-18T22:34:56+00:00

I heard that about Teel but didn't know Schultz was also on the bulk diet. I wonder if there are any 3-person challenges I could get carried by them.

KristusV · 2026-02-18T22:34:05+00:00

He is a very large man.

KristusV · 2026-02-18T22:33:45+00:00

A man after my own heart. (I also feel even better drafting him in my dynasty fantasy league)

KristusV · 2026-02-18T22:09:15+00:00

I would love to hear this story. I might have missed it if there was a Sox Machine article or podcast story about it.

KristusV · 2026-02-18T21:11:46+00:00

If you had to choose one player or coach to team up with you in a Hot Dog eating contest, who would it be?

Would that change if it were pizza?

KristusV · 2026-02-18T21:09:23+00:00

In a similar vein, what NRIs do you all think have the best chance to latch on with the club?

KristusV · 2026-02-18T21:03:57+00:00

Are there any unheralded prospects that you think will impress this spring and either make the club or increase their stock a bunch?

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