Chicago White Sox

QUOTE (fathom @ May 30, 2012 -> 08:07 PM) Regardless if the Sox need him in the majors this year or not, there's no way to spin his season so far as anything but a massive disappointment. To me, Castro is much more intriguing as a big league pitcher than he is. However, it wouldn't shock me if Molina has a great season next year in AAA. We don't know if they're having him work on something specific which is skewing the results. That's why it's very hard to judge pitching prospects, especially ones new to the organization. Obviously the stats aren't exciting right now, but I'd at least wait until the end of this year before jumping to any conclusions.

QUOTE (OilCan @ May 30, 2012 -> 06:44 PM) As good as Q has been spot-filling, sending him down to AAA and getting him more experience would be the best thing. I agree with this. Having him and Axelrod down in AAA gives us two solid insurance starters for this year while allowing them to continue developing in preparation for next. Also, you don't trade any of our starters if you plan on competing.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 30, 2012 -> 08:55 AM) Hypothetically, the track for Mitchell could involve AAA next year, and then if everything goes well, big leagues if someone gets hurt or in 2014...which is the last year for Dunn's contract and Rios's contract, so it is at least plausible that one of them could be moved to create a spot for him, assuming things keep going. Then again, what's more likely, him sitting in AA-AAA or KW realizing he's an asset and moving him? I don't think KW would move Mitchell. He has a unique skillset that could make him the ideal leadoff hitter for years to come, which is something KW has been trying to find for years. I understand that De Aza is doing great right now, but Mitchell is much younger and would be a better fit IMO. Honestly, a 1/2 punch of Mitchell/De Aza could wreak havoc for a long, long time. Obviously Mitchell has a long ways to go before we pencil him into anything, but I think if he can keep up his current performance then he's practically untouchable for us. Also, I do agree that you find a way of moving Rios after the 2013 season if Mitchell looks legit.

Why is Bayne still in the Barons' rotation and when does Rienzo get reinstated?

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 29, 2012 -> 10:12 PM) Great team effort today. Solid outing by Humber. Tank now at .280. Somebody give me his numbers since he was under .200 3 weeks ago. They gotta be incredible. .963 OPS in May.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ May 29, 2012 -> 08:22 AM) That's a pretty intriguing rotation they have going down there I don't know much about Lane, but the other four are all legit prospects IMO. Plus Erik Johnson should join the rotation at some point.

Mitchel now has a .905 OPS. That's f***ing amazing considering he plays half his games at a pitchers' park and missed a full year of development. The only concern is the strikeouts, although some of those are the result of trying to draw walks. He's definitely back in the long-term mix.

Hilarious home run call. I was hoping for a "right size wrong shape" before he realized it was gone.

Quintana has been a great pickup and KW/Hahn deserve a ton of credit for the move. He's definitely been one of the better starters in the Southern League and obviously looked good in his apperance up here. I still don't get why the Yankees let him go but I'm happy they did. Honestly, we actually have some decent SP depth this year. Between Quintana and Alexrod we should two solid options for spot starts and double-headers.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 24, 2012 -> 05:15 PM) I'm just saying it's crazy and petty that sox fans on a Sox message board are blasting Hawk Harrelson. The guy may be the face of our franchise now that he is gone. This would be like blasting Paulie. It makes no sense and just seems anti-Chicago. The greatest city in the world and yet Sox fans (some of them) are blasting this legend in this thread. Weird. I just figure out of respect it should be in the filibuster area. Also, Hawk isn't leaving anytime soon, God willing health wise, and it seems dumb to arbitrarily blast him all season long (from now on if this threat lives). Where are you originally from in Chicago and how did you wind up in Lawrence?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 24, 2012 -> 04:25 PM) Trade or injury...the hell is going on? There is no trade, has to be some injury. Update: shoulder strain.

Danks out Friday, Quintana to start, more to come per the Score...

We now have two of the top 5 hitters in the AL (OPS) and two of the top 5 starting pitchers in the AL (ERA).

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 24, 2012 -> 11:39 AM) I think they are friends. They are both very nice people. Why do you think they're friends? Everytime I listen to them I feel like Farmer wants to kill DJ.

DJ is terrible and should honestly be replaced IMO. Sometimes I feel bad for Farmer for having to deal with some of DJ's non-sense.

I agree that the most important long-term pieces in the organization are already on the major league roster. Having said that, KW still deserves more than a year to rebuild the minor league system.

The problem with Hawk is that he dominates the broadcast and constantly cuts off Stone. I get really pissed off at times because I think Stone has a ton of insight to offer but his talent is limited with Hawk as his partner. I'm no Hawk hater but part of me is ready for a new PBP guy to team with Stone. Also, does anyone think Farmer would be an option? He's been a loyal solider for a while now and wouldn't be completely shocked if Reinsdorf pushed such an option. I just never want to see DJ in the TV booth again.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 22, 2012 -> 02:54 PM) Viciedo back down to 7th, Rios hitting 6th This makes no sense.

Is Hudson going to be on the team by tonight? I'm not sure how much more Escobar I can endure.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 22, 2012 -> 08:17 AM) Awesome. Hopefully he can get going again. Yeah, he'll be interesting to follow. Glad to see he'll be a starter too.

Per the Tribune:

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 21, 2012 -> 05:58 PM) I think Samarj is crazy enough and cocky enough that in the heat of action he was headhunting. A lie detector test would prove it IMO. Greg, I still think you're a troll, but this statement is so out there at least it made me chuckle.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 20, 2012 -> 08:14 AM) ODog is toast, but look at it this way, who would you rather have play 3B for an extended period, Escobar, Dan Johnson or Hudson? I think most sane people not related to the first 2 choices would go with Hudson. I don't understand the White Sox organization's love affair with Escobar. Danks looks better than him at the plate. Escobar shouldn't be on the major league roster IMO. He's a good, not great defensive player who can't hit. His defense is a luxury that we can't afford with a four man bench. I'm hoping that once/if Morel is healthy we send down Escobar and keep Hudson as the backup infielder. For now, I have no problem giving Hudson a trial run at 3B. Even below average production from his bat would be a significant upgrade from what we've getting from Morel and Escobar.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 18, 2012 -> 04:24 PM) the numbers were posted teh other day. Robin is using his against lefties more than anyone ever has. Those numbers were for Guillen and Cox. Wasn't Ohman on the Cubs? He's had to play for at least one other manager. Regardless, I don't like how Guillen used him and I don't like how Robin is using him. Ohman is a loogy in a seven man pen, we should be able to utilize him at the most opportune times. Having him face mutliple righties in the same inning is a recipe for disaster, yet I keep seeing Robin do this and oftentimes in close games.

QUOTE (mcgrad70 @ May 18, 2012 -> 03:31 PM) I love baiting you morons Is there a reason this f*** hasn't been banned yet? Isn't him admitting he's a troll the nail in the coffin?