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Another mental midget performance by the pen. They seem to get the idea of playing for a better draft pick.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Sep 10, 2015 -> 03:47 PM) I gotta get one of these. Me too. This so blows away bobble heads. It give's Sale that super hero image.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Sep 10, 2015 -> 10:21 PM) I think the Sox need to get multiple boppers. Longoria, CarGo/Puig. Hell, I'd check in on Detroit to see if they'd be willing to deal Miggy or the Angels with Pujols. Look at Beltre. I need at least 3 proven bats, I need LaRoche gone, I'm willing to deal Q. Definitely let Jeff S go. The way things are going once they put that Sox uniform on = bust. Maybe Miggy performs but Pujols would require a team taking on a lot of salary. It's a bad contract since I think he is signed until he's 90.

QUOTE (DaveBrown85 @ Sep 10, 2015 -> 06:12 PM) No, it says you're from Pittsburgh. But in reality. Do you think the White Sox think this will make more people come? It would probably attract those ebay sellers.

QUOTE (sammy esposito @ Sep 10, 2015 -> 06:50 PM) Shark shows no remorse or responsibility to his team when he has a bad outing. He never lets it get to him. He got use to them by now.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 09:19 AM) Well first, look at the last few (say, 3) drafts. They team isn't drafting Jared Mitchell and Keenyn Walker anymore. They also aren't drafting "safe" college arms in order to sign for slot. And they are doing overslot picks lower in the draft and spending extra money to do so. Also, the new rules have helped the Sox immensely, and they've used basically their full pool (in 2014 they in fact went over) every year. No working to save money for that sake. That's a big change too. Then there are the personnel. Some are the same, some are different. Hostetler, who is not a through-and-through Sox guy, is now basically running the draft. And there are other scouting and front office personnel changes. Coaches in the minors have changed in some cases, though Mr. Bell is still around. This doesn't even touch on the LatAm stuff, which has gone from dead in the water to now starting to churn out talent state-side as the 16-year olds grow up a bit. Point is, the club is doing some very different things now than they were just three years ago (or 2 or 4) on the amateur side. People seem to think the club is still just drafting either Walker/Mitchell types or Broadway types. That simply isn't true. That is good to know.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 10:22 AM) Honestly, when the team is bad, I think I'd rather follow Hot Stove rumors. This is where baseball stands out among the other sports.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 03:23 PM) Unless they nail that trade that would be one of the most fan murdering things ever. And does anyone think they will "get right" a trade for position players? I certainly don't. Ugh, no Q and Shark at 17-18 million. That would be hard to f***ing stomach. I view Shark as a bum. Q is not a bum. Q is worth cheering for. Shark is not imo. It's also baseball stupid regrading Shark. I never got the hype. I guess Billy Beane didn't either.

QUOTE (harkness @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 01:44 PM) If there was anyone in the history of coaches that did not deserve another year... I can't think of a many more. No experience No track record of success But I still think a lot is to be determined by their final trend and record. That's the way the organization will replace Ventura. In that case I have no problem with him finishing his contract. I don't want another liked player, even Jim Thome.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 10:11 PM) Sloppy. Samardzija one and done. At least I look forward to Danks pitching.

QUOTE (harkness @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 09:42 PM) huge error by Tracye But yet again Robin tries to squeeze a batter or two out of a reliever he shouldn't... just like he does with the starters. Someday Robin you need to actually think about winning the F****** game instead of saving the bull pen. I'm just tired of his act. There's a few who are mentally weak in the pen.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 08:48 PM) Only good thing about not having a protected pick is it might avoid another disastrous free agent signing Watch they trade Q and sign Smarj.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Aug 28, 2015 -> 05:22 PM) I really hate responding to you because you are so smart and I am an ignoramus. What I mean is do normal baseball fans these days even know what you're saying ? My guess there's not too many who can explain the theory of being replacement level, which is the easier of the things you are trying to say. Now I know some might think they know what it is but couldn't quite put it into words if you asked them without looking it up 1st. Bat is one standard deviation below league average and glove one below legendary bad ? Let me look all that up on the back of todays modern baseball card, or let some announcers on baseball telecasts explain it to me . Oh wait pretty much the only place you find this stuff is online or in some level of math class I never got to or forgot long ago. You may very well be right about Avi but by traditional numbers Alexei, LaRoche , Flowers have been worse right ? I can't understand why then a MLB organization with reems and reems of all this wonderful new data can play all 4 of those guys full time . Maybe I'm wrong and I'm sure there will be others to say they understand most advanced stats but I still believe there is a wide gap between a regular baseball explanation for why Avi is so bad and the advanced metrics explanation .At least half the people who read what you said can't explain in more simple terms. And I actually think it's more than 50% and there are more highly educated young men on Soxtalk than your average fan. I'm a dinosaur I know but when people used to talk baseball they didn't need a chalk board with a lot of x's on it with derivatives and 5 syllable mathematical terms. Baseball used to unite the classes , unite the young and the old, now its just one more thing that divides us. I like this post!

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 07:31 PM) When guys have an off-year in a White Sox uniform, they don't just regress slightly, they fall off a cliff. So annoying. They often come from losing organizations and only have to worry about playing for a new contract. There's no pressure in August and Sept.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 11:51 PM) Saladino doesn't have the bat for third. That's pretty obvious. So they let Olt have a crack at it. Saladino should play short right now, but the Sox insist on playing all veterans. Thompson has been killing the ball. No reason for him to not play every day. We might have a gem. I'm a little cautious after checking his ML stats.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 10:40 PM) I am not a stat guy so I don't even know what the numbers you posted mean with all due respect. I'll simply say I've watched Ramirez for years and stand by my statement. I will also tell you for what it's worth, that one of the Sox broadcasters said privately he's (quote) "the dumbest shortstop in baseball..." I'll take their word and what I've seen with my own eyes over numbers that can be made to say anything you want them to. (Not saying you personally have twisted anything but as someone who worked in TV sports I know how ratings are twisted to mean anything a particular individual or station wants them to.) The sooner Ramirez goes, the better in my opinion. Mark Oh no, that one is on the other side of town.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 11:26 PM) Great to see Rodon and Trayce play well. Seems like Avi might finish strong as well. Avi has to hit 280 or higher if he's ever going to be a solid starter. I give him a pass this year because of all the time he missed from the injury and even though he got in some games last year a major injury like that isn't easy to overcome. But next year he has to hit 285/335/450 as his defense is what it is at this point. Isn't he 3rd on the team in RBIs?

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 10:54 PM) Shut down Rodon? Why?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 10:42 PM) Nate's arm motion is so unnatural and un-smooth. I don't expect a long career from Nate. Clev. announcer were talking about his delivery. He doesn't hide the ball and hitters can still get around in him.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 10:30 PM) Of course it was great pick. Never thought he would be so underrated given his hype 18 months ago. I was surprised they brought him up so quick.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 10:27 PM) Can't believe that Kiley McDaniel said in his chat today that Rodon wouldn't likely be the first pick if they did the 2014 draft over. Who cares. It was a good pick.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 10:25 PM) Rodon was dealing that inning. Seeing Sale, Q, and Rodon is awesome! Great pitching. You're not breaking the bank either.

Mmmm Rodon still impressive. Last pitch at 98. Maybe another 2/3 an inning.

QUOTE (BamaDoc @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 10:16 PM) Six nice innings for Rodon. I pull him as part of limiting his innings and let him enjoy a very good performance. 97 pitches enough. Less strain than pushing pitch count. Montas time Put in Petrified. He gets it when they are playing for a better pick.

I really like watching the opposing team's broadcast. They like our players more than we do.