Sean Newcomb, a left-handed pitcher seeking to devour as many innings as possible, has found an attractive landing spot with the Chicago White Sox. According to the 32-year-old hurler, his primary objective is to pitch as frequently as possible and eat up valuable innings.
Last season's dismal 102-loss campaign only serves to underscore the Sox's desire for free agents who can provide stability in terms of playing time. Newcomb's background offers a prime example of this – despite starting 67 games throughout his career, he has continued to maintain a starting mentality even when relegated to a relief role.
In conversation with manager Will Venable, Newcomb acknowledged that the team will have an open competition for the final rotation spots. The current rotation picture is somewhat murky, with Shane Smith and Davis Martin already established starters on the right side of the ledger, while Anthony Kay provides a left-handed option out of the pen. With the White Sox having thrown a record-low number of innings by their starting pitchers last season, Newcomb will be expected to contribute significantly as a potential sixth man.
When asked about his approach going forward, Newcomb expressed his intention to remain adaptable and attack lineups in a variety of situations – whether that's facing them once or twice through the lineup or potentially taking on an inning or two every few times he pitches. By employing all six of his pitches, rather than relying on his top few choice when confined to shorter stints out of the bullpen, Newcomb aims to maximize his impact as a valuable contributor to the White Sox rotation.
Last season's dismal 102-loss campaign only serves to underscore the Sox's desire for free agents who can provide stability in terms of playing time. Newcomb's background offers a prime example of this – despite starting 67 games throughout his career, he has continued to maintain a starting mentality even when relegated to a relief role.
In conversation with manager Will Venable, Newcomb acknowledged that the team will have an open competition for the final rotation spots. The current rotation picture is somewhat murky, with Shane Smith and Davis Martin already established starters on the right side of the ledger, while Anthony Kay provides a left-handed option out of the pen. With the White Sox having thrown a record-low number of innings by their starting pitchers last season, Newcomb will be expected to contribute significantly as a potential sixth man.
When asked about his approach going forward, Newcomb expressed his intention to remain adaptable and attack lineups in a variety of situations – whether that's facing them once or twice through the lineup or potentially taking on an inning or two every few times he pitches. By employing all six of his pitches, rather than relying on his top few choice when confined to shorter stints out of the bullpen, Newcomb aims to maximize his impact as a valuable contributor to the White Sox rotation.
... The White Sox just happen to need someone who's all about getting in as many innings as possible? Sounds like they're trying to create some kinda artificial shortage or something! And what's with this "open competition" for the final rotation spots? Just a way to make an example out of the other guys, you know? 
I mean, Shane Smith and Davis Martin are already starters... does that leave room for Newcomb to actually be a key guy? Or is he just gonna get burned out from all the innings? And what about the "record-low number of innings" they threw last season? That's like trying to distract us from something! 
Maybe it's not just about the players, maybe it's about... well, you never know, right? 
. Newcomb's got some skills, but is he really the answer to all their problems? And what about when his arm starts to fall off? 
They've already thrown like a million innings last season... can they handle even more? I guess only time will tell if this signing pays off for them 
. 102-loss season aside, he's still got that fire in his belly to dominate on the mound. The fact that he's gonna be vying for a spot in the rotation with the Sox makes me think they're getting serious about building up those starter innings - who knows if it'll pay off or just add more pressure 
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I'm loving this move by the White Sox! They need someone who can just go out there and eat innings without caring about rest. Like, honestly, who doesn't want that right now? 
The fact that Newcomb is adaptable and wants to attack lineups in all situations is music to my ears. It's like he gets it - sometimes you gotta be willing to take on the task at hand and make it happen. And I love that he's not worried about his pitches, just wants to make sure he's got a solid six-pack of stuff to work with. This could be the spark the Sox need to turn things around... 
. I love it! The White Sox are trying to fix that ugly 102-loss record, and if anyone can bring some stability to their pitching staff, it's Newcomb. He's got the starting mentality down pat, even when he's in relief. What I'm excited about is how adaptable he is - attacking lineups in all sorts of situations? That's some fancy stuff! 
i mean who needs some fancy rotation pic when u got a guy who can just go out there n grind it out pitchin 6+ innings a pop 
He's gonna be a game-changer for that Chicago White Sox team! 
he's like the ultimate team player 
and with Venable at the helm, I'm sure they'll work out an awesome rotation that gets everyone those wins 
let's go White Sox! 
. One thing that has me curious though - how will they manage his workload to make sure he doesn't burn out? That's gonna be crucial for this guy to succeed long-term 
. Sean Newcomb's ability to adapt and be reliable in any situation will definitely help them out 
. I'm excited to see how he fits into that rotation and what kind of impact he'll make for the team 
. It's always good to have guys like Newcomb who are willing to put in the work and be flexible when it comes to their role 
I'm curious if it'll pay off or will it be like last season where they threw record low innings 
he's got that fire in his belly and he's not gonna let anyone stop him from getting those innings in 
and still thinks he can eat up all those innings? 
Like, isn't that just a euphemism for "I'm old and tired"? 
Still, if the Sox want stability, maybe Newcomb's their guy.
. I mean, I get it, stability is key and all that jazz, but what's wrong with giving some guys a chance to actually perform? Newcomb sounds like a solid player, but do we really need him just because he can handle extra innings? 
Can't they see the value in actual depth over just trying to fill out a rotation with whoever is available? 
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