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QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 01:48 PM) I'll be at this game guys. We got this. Positive thinking. Kind of unusual around here but I like it!

Saladino

Take that Crown from the Royals with a Sox win

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 09:46 PM) And Sale will hopefully be healthy. I know you treat the Royals games like I do the Cubs games, but giving Sale a few extra days is a good thing. agreed plus no matter what game Sale pitches it's only one game and hopefully one win. You have to have faith the other hurlers can do their job

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 09:15 PM) I will say this much. For about a month now Alexei's defense has been much better. He is back to a -0.1 dWAR. I remember seeing him as low as -1.5. It's bee a tough year, but I really think this is not a normal thing nor a slow decline over the years. He has done pretty well in the past

This team is consistent to say the least. I can't believe though how this group has forgotten how to hit.

I remember Bob Elson may he RIP. Where are the characters like Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall to liven things up? I guess many think Hawk fits that bill.

MLB network is broadcasting game one of the Sox and Royals split DH

Abreu

Make those Royals cry tonite with a Sox win

Laroche

Let's get this ship moving ahead

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 10:06 PM) Correct. I just think everyone thinks it is a bit of a bizzare choice over Erik Johnson who presumably could start one of the games. Montas could too, I suppose, but he doesn't even average 5.0 IP in the minors..so hard to expect him to go 5 in the bigs. Most likely, he'll be used in relief if needed. It also means it is likely Danks will get a start this weekend, as I am sure they're going to give Rodon as much time as possible for the blister to heal. I understand now, but it sure makes for interesting speculation

[code]did I miss something on Carroll? I thought he was sent down July 10th? I am thinking Montas is the extra guy we are allowed to bring up for a DH. You can expand the roster to 26 players correct?[/code I am sorry. I missed your correction on the Carroll theory

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 09:28 PM) If I had to guess, I'd say that Carroll starts a game, then goes back to AAA. did I miss something on Carroll? I thought he was sent down July 10th? I am thinking Montas is the extra guy we are allowed to bring up for a DH. You can expand the roster to 26 players correct?

You kind of run out of steam it seems when the Sox are struggling. I fall behind and interest wanes in the contest. I am going to start the winners picks anew beginning with Fridays games as we return from the all-star break. I will also continue to work on updating the first half and we can see how things compare. The Sox may be turning the corner and competing for that wild card so hopefully we have some renewed interest. Let me know your thouights, but I also posted this message on the contest site.

You kind of run out of steam it seems when the Sox are struggling. I fall behind and interest wanes in the contest. I am going to start the winners picks anew beginning with Fridays games as we return from the all-star break. I will also continue to work on updating the first half and we can see how things compare. The Sox may be turning the corner and competing for that wild card so hopefully we have some renewed interest.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 12, 2015 -> 09:32 PM) Hard for me to really get that angry about either of them. Arrieta has really been that good today, he'd be holding a really good offense down, plus the strike zone has been crazy which helps pitchers too. Cubs got a key early triple by a great player and that's the key to the game so far. Only real obnoxious one was the Arrieta HR, but it's currently not the diffrence in the game. Sometimes you're actually just outdone even when your starting pitcher goes 7.2 and gives up only 3 runs. I agree but I find it hard to accept those continuing first inning woes. But, Arrieta is petty darn good. I see in the 9th he was still hitting 96 mph. You are going to have those days I hope we continue our good play after the all-star break. I think the second half can be fun for the Sox

What is more disappointing? A two-hit offense or the usual two-runs allowed in the first inning? I hope Abreu has a chance to pinch hit in the 9th and win this thing

Are we ready for the first inning? Obviously NOT!

Eaton

A sweep possible!!!???

Melky Cabrera

Love those White Sox!

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 11, 2015 -> 02:05 AM) I'd drop Gillaspie before I'd send Sanchez down. Neither Gordo or Gillaspie will be released. Now maybe Conor gets traded or Bonifacio gets dfa or traded, but it won't be some off the wall move. I think we are seeing Saladino more for the fact we need another bat in a NL ruled park. More pinch hitting and such. I think Davidson was not brought up because he is playing in the minor league all-star game and the Sox respect that. Doesn't mean Saladino doesn't have a future with the team because he does but don't overreact and read too much into the move.