White Sox Land Left-Hander Sean Newcomb, Hopes He Brings Relief from Long Season of Losing.
In a move that could potentially revitalize their pitching staff, the Chicago White Sox have signed left-hander Sean Newcomb to fill a crucial void. The team saw an opportunity in Newcomb, who is eager to pitch as much as possible and "eat up innings," as they had lost 102 games last season. With a starting mentality that remains intact despite his career shift from starter to reliever, Newcomb brings a level of experience to the table.
Newcomb has started 67 games throughout his career, including 30 with the Braves in 2018. Despite facing limited opportunities in recent seasons, he remains committed to carrying that starting mentality into his new role. When asked about his approach to pitching relief innings, Newcomb emphasized that he will be ready to attack lineups multiple times through and deliver five or six innings when called upon.
The White Sox are also looking for competition from within as they prepare for an open competition for the final rotation spots, with Shane Smith, Davis Martin, and Anthony Kay already on board. Manager Will Venable has acknowledged that starters have struggled in terms of innings pitched this season, leading to a taxed bullpen. With Newcomb now part of the fold, the team is hopeful that he can help alleviate some of that pressure.
In a move that could potentially revitalize their pitching staff, the Chicago White Sox have signed left-hander Sean Newcomb to fill a crucial void. The team saw an opportunity in Newcomb, who is eager to pitch as much as possible and "eat up innings," as they had lost 102 games last season. With a starting mentality that remains intact despite his career shift from starter to reliever, Newcomb brings a level of experience to the table.
Newcomb has started 67 games throughout his career, including 30 with the Braves in 2018. Despite facing limited opportunities in recent seasons, he remains committed to carrying that starting mentality into his new role. When asked about his approach to pitching relief innings, Newcomb emphasized that he will be ready to attack lineups multiple times through and deliver five or six innings when called upon.
The White Sox are also looking for competition from within as they prepare for an open competition for the final rotation spots, with Shane Smith, Davis Martin, and Anthony Kay already on board. Manager Will Venable has acknowledged that starters have struggled in terms of innings pitched this season, leading to a taxed bullpen. With Newcomb now part of the fold, the team is hopeful that he can help alleviate some of that pressure.
They're desperate for a spark 
. And what's with this "eat up innings" thing? Sounds like a clever way to get players to put in more work without really addressing the underlying issues 
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. From starter to reliever, that's some major role reversal. What's going on there? Is he trying to gain leverage or something? 
And what about all these other guys they're signing, Shane Smith and Davis Martin? Are they just pawns in the White Sox's master plan? 
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sean newcomb seems like a solid signing though i hope he can bring some much needed stability to the pitching staff 
its crazy how much of an impact a good reliever can have on a teams performance 
! Let's see if he can bring some much-needed depth and competition to their bullpen...
They've been struggling with their pitching staff, and it's clear they're willing to shake things up. I love how committed Newcomb is to his starting mentality – he's not just in it for the wins, but wants to dominate on the mound every time out. That energy could really rub off on the rest of the team! 
. plus, the white sox are still gonna have to figure out who's actually good enough to take a spot in the rotation... smith, martin, kay might not even be enough 
. A guy who's been pitching starters' innings his whole career is like a breath of fresh air. It’s not just about winning or losing, it’s about having that stability on the mound. And if he can bring some of that experience and competitive drive to relief, that would be huge 
. The real question is, how much can one guy really make a difference? 
. Like, Sean Newcomb's got some experience under his belt, but 102 losses in a season? That's not exactly a confidence booster for me 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, the guy's willing to "eat up innings" and all that jazz, but how long can he keep it up before he just gets worn out? The White Sox need some real depth in their bullpen if they want to compete with those other teams. And what's with Will Venable expecting Newcomb to be a solution overnight? Can't we just give him time to get settled and figure things out for himself? 
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... and with all the struggles they had last season, it's gonna be interesting to see how this new guy helps them get some wins. will venable's strategy of having an open competition for the final rotation spots is also a smart move... gotta keep those starters on their toes, you know? 
. sean newcomb is literally going from starting games in 2018 to pitching "relief innings" now and everyone's hyping him up for this 
. i guess only time will tell if he can actually bring some relief from their long season of losing... which is probably still gonna happen 
The fact that he's all about eating up innings and attacking lineups multiple times through is literally music to my ears 
. Manager Will Venable knows what's up with starters struggling with innings pitched this season, so now they've got someone who can bring some serious relief to that taxed bullpen 
. I'm all in on this one, folks!
Oh great, because what every struggling team needs is a guy who's basically begging to pitch more than he used to 
. Signing him could be just what they need, especially after a terrible 102-loss season last year 
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️. The White Sox could definitely use someone who can eat up some innings and take pressure off their bullpen 
. Only time will tell if Newcomb is the solution they've been searching for 
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and does the bullpen have a backup plan in case things get tough?