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QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 01:58 PM) We still banged out quite a few hits. The combination of that giant strike zone and Lewis' command would be tough on anybody. There's no way Beckham or Morel had a chance out there today against that slider. I have some optimism with this lineup as it seems like we can hurt you anywhere in the order...hopefully. Ha me too I rather blame the ump and an unknown strike zone than think Beckham and Morel will continue to suck.

Morel had a bad day. It happens. Showed a lot of promise late in the year and had a very good spring. He'll be fine where ever he gets put.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 01:43 PM) Is one game enough for a line-up change? Because Morel has no business at #2. Ventura's lineup will not be etched in stone. You can count on that.

QUOTE (sunofgold @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 01:41 PM) I kinda didn't like how Ventura managed this game and I have been supporting him. Morel batting second? He never has batted second before and boy did he look uncomfortable. Having De Aza try to steal second with Dunn up there and of course Dunn walks Taking Danks out early in a close game kinda is a give up move. Not thinking about possibly extra inning game. Not using a pinch hitter for Morel or Beckham or Rios etc Morel batted 2nd some last year. Didn't like that either. The rest is fine by me.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 01:33 PM) Morel pretty much lost us that game. Eh , it's a team game . Yea he sucked but didn't see many others step up.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 01:32 PM) Mike Winters. You are awful. Ditto

Hit one out Dayan !

Rally time rally caps and rally Crede !

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 01:23 PM) Problem with that is Rios doesn't have enough power to hit the ball effectively to right field. Unless he stands as close to the plate as possible, I can't see anyway he can hit the ball consistently hard. I always thought that too about him . He wants to go to right more but makes weak contact going that way because its always off the end of his bat.

QUOTE (sunofgold @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 01:00 PM) Hope Danks isn't injured or something? If Ventura yanked him early, that is a bad move. And I guess Reed isn't our closer. Long season ahead not a bad move at all.

Ump being generous for Lewis.

Ok 1st to 2nd guess . Why steal with a walking machine up there and could have 2 on for Paulie ?

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 05:38 AM) I know the White Sox are not suppose to win anything this year. That is why winning the division or one of 2 wild card spots will be that much sweeter. It all starts with opening day. We are taking on the 2 time defending AL champions, not an easy task, but i think we can definitley keep up with them! I'm very curious to see how this team will gel together? The what IFs for 2012: Just what if Adam Dunn figured it out. What if Rios has a career year? What if Pauly never missed a beat? What if Beckham finally puts it together offensively? What if Viciedo plays average defense and hits 30 HR and has 90+ RBI's? What if Peavy has a monster year, winning 18 and only gets placed on the DL once? What if Sale wins 15 games as his first year as a starter? What if the young arms in the pen impress and Thorton figured it out as a closer? Can any of these things happen? Regardless if it does or not. I am excited. No pressure for winning anything, just may be a very good thing Great what if's . Don't forget Morel and if you're going with all those great what if's lets have Peavy not on the DL at all !

Time to give the Rangers some noogies !!!

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 4, 2012 -> 09:34 AM) When he made that play coming in last night, he seemed to say "ow" after that. It may be nothing though. He didn't exactly bust his rear end coming out of the box on that slow roller yesterday. But I'm sure it doesn't mean anything that he's on the bench tonight, just Robin giving AB's to different guys.

Sale , Jones, Reed, Crain all looking good, Thornton's turn now.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 3, 2012 -> 07:11 PM) Reed should close. There I said it again. Rios loafing out of the box still manages to be safe because of double clutch by Houston infielder.

Conor Jackson 1st 2 AB's for the Sox , walk and single to right center.

Viciedo is the closest thing the Sox have to a young impact player so I'd love to see him have a great year because it will mean the most wins. OK Sale too .

QUOTE (greg775 @ Mar 29, 2012 -> 11:34 PM) Once again I didnt' follow spring training, but it's not like we have all kids. It's a veteran laden team. I still think we're .500 at best; prolly 10 below. I wasn't really talking about what you think their record will be. There's a thread for that. I asked how do you feel. No thinking required . It'll be fun watching Viciedo, Sale, Morel, Beckham, Santiago, Reed, Stewart, Molina, De Aza even the slightly older Lillibridge play. I like the vibe I'm getting about this team.

I predict I'm going to like watching this team more than I don't like watching them.

I guess I should have thought of this for the "appreciate the game " thread but I never gave it much thought since it's an advertising slogan for a product I already like. If you build it, they will come and I'm liking the way it's being built. Everyone in the media and front office is pretty careful not to make comparisons between the old and new regime. Honestly the Ventura era , however long it may last is a breathe of fresh air. The nonsense went on long enough. I'll love watching the kids play , growing pains and all and it looks like we got a few good ones. Time will tell I suppose just how good. They may not be instant contenders but you never know. I'll be watching as usual and I sincerely hope it's heroic deeds on the field by a team that garner headlines instead of an individual. How do you really feel about this team ?

Sox have 6 men with 15+ HR's and 2 pitchers with 15+ W's. Beckham hits 40+ doubles. Viciedo makes us say" Carlos who " ?

One of Dunn's hits was off a lefty too . Went up the middle to the left of 2nd base , so he beat the shift.

Santiago could have a bright future as a starter.He could be the long man with Axlerod and Stewart starting in the minors, or keep Stewart as the long man and start Santiago in the minors. Sox have tons of options when it comes to starting pitching and that's a good thing.