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I can't believe how Sands has really shut up all of us who complained about him making the team. Guy has done a very nice job with the limited playing time he's received.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ May 1, 2016 -> 01:40 PM) I love Lawrie's attitude, enthusiasm and energy. Much better than the lifeless dead clubhouse last year. I was a big fan of acquiring Lawrie when the idea was just a rumor and like the trade even more now. This pretty much sums it up for me. His attitude is huge for me. It seems like the guy is always celebrating or reacting to every single play. Maybe I'll get sick of it after a while, but it's so nice to see a player who looks like they legitimately care. I don't see how anyone can really be upset with how he's produced either - extremely solid so far, especially hitting out of the 6th spot.

QUOTE (soxfan85 @ Apr 29, 2016 -> 07:44 PM) This game just has one of those bad "feels" to it. Just a bunch of dumb s#&t in order to lose. Not out of it yet. And they did manage to get 1 back, so not like last years lay down and die mentality.

QUOTE (MuckFinnesota @ Apr 28, 2016 -> 11:01 PM) DFA Danks and...eh? Eh? Hmmm? That would be a nice swan song for him, but something tells me it would be even worse than whatever Danks is putting up at the moment.

Does Danks have a son? If so, does he want to start bringing him to the clubhouse? The Sox can easily fix this situation if the right pieces fall into place... Seriously though, Danks looks like toast. I highly doubt they will flat out release him at this point, but something needs to be done. Maybe they can call on a phantom injury and see what some combo of Gonzalez, Johnson, Beck, or Carroll can do in the meantime. Sox really need a traditional long man out of the pen to help the 5th spot out. I really don't see Danks being able to win more than 5 games if he stays in the rotation all year.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Apr 28, 2016 -> 09:11 PM) What does everyone make of Zangari's start? Hit his 5th homer tonight, but has 41 K in 96 PA. Should we be happy that an 18-year old has a .216 ISO in A ball or worried that he's striking out like crazy? That site is pretty cool. I wish it was a little cleaner looking. I think the next few months will be telling if he can adjust to the competition level. He is walking around 8% of his AB's (higher than last year) so it's not like he's completely lost at the plate - I think overmatched.

This one is out of left field, but what about the Marlin's Justin Bour? He's still fairly young, a LH power bat, and can be utilized in a platoon at DH. He did hit 23 HR's last year, but I have no clue how the Marlins view him as far as being available or not.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Apr 27, 2016 -> 05:20 PM) One was used in '12 and another in '14 so he had one left. He almost had 2 left; he spent 25 total days in the minors in 2014, 6 less days and it wouldn't have burned an option. Thanks for that. Crazy how all that works. I think it was his age that through me off. I guess I don't figure guys in their 30's to have options left.

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Apr 27, 2016 -> 02:12 PM) thought Gonzalez did not have any options. Just as confused as you are. Thought he was out as well. Webb is the definition of a AAAA pitcher.

QUOTE (South Sider @ Apr 26, 2016 -> 08:14 PM) The only thing I was missing about that Navarro homer was Hawks call of it. "That ball hit deep! He looks up! You can put it on the board, YES!" Instead, we got a silent moment. Don't get me wrong, I like Jason but I sure do miss Hawks home run calls. I'm sure he'll develop his own call. He knows you can't force that kind of stuff and it seems like he's trying to let it happen on his own. He'll never have anything close to Hawks call though.

Wow, once Abreu gets going this lineup is starting to look pretty solid. Navarro is going to win himself a starting job if he keeps this up.

What crap luck for Smith.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Apr 23, 2016 -> 06:01 PM) Looking like he will be headed to the DL. Is this the time to make 2 moves? Bring up Smith and Coats/Ishikawa? Gotta be at least Smith. Makes the most sense since he's already on the 40-man. Coats has been hot. Really deserves a look over Avi IMO, even though he probably is nothing more than a 4th OF'er/AAAA type player.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 19, 2016 -> 06:45 AM) Gonzalez I believe has an option left meaning it's good for this season so I believe he could. Sidenote: are you the same CWSPALEHOSECWS that works on the OSFM rosters for MLB the show? The guy who does the White Sox portion? That would be me alright.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 18, 2016 -> 11:44 PM) I'd agree based on the Sox not wanting to mess with Charlotte's rotation but if they don't care about that might be Gonzales or Turner for possible long relief. Neither Gonzalez nor Turner can be sent back down if called up. I think it's likely to be one of Kahnle/Webb/Ynoa - all guys they can send back down in a few days.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Apr 18, 2016 -> 09:52 PM) Has Volstad changed anything or is this just a veteran AAAA pitcher being a veteran AAAA pitcher. This. Can't see him contributing anything to the Sox this year.

Sands seems like the clear choice. Hell, get Avi out of here. He has options left. I know that will never happen, but I think a little bit of me dies every time I watch an at-bat of his.

https://twitter.com/RobertMurrayBBE/status/...195219563696128 Annual minor league Coup project?

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 16, 2016 -> 05:28 PM) Frazier has been awful so far. He looks like he's a slow starter according to his BaseballReference page. Career .238 hitter in March/April.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 15, 2016 -> 11:59 PM) Sadly, the 4-game W streak should end tomorrow because danks Positive Vibes! Maybe the bats will wake up and outscore the Rays!

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 09:21 PM) So you guys are fine with Avila facing lefties on a regular basis (relievers, when a RHP starts) because of your belief in this "second catcher" stuff? If the game is on the line and it's a huge AB, you pinch hit Navarro. But you can't completely protect a player from getting AB's against pitchers they're bad at hitting.

Jeez, Danny Hayes is 0-15 with 10 K's and 2 BB's. Talk about a rough go for your first season in Triple-A.

QUOTE (MnSoxFan @ Apr 9, 2016 -> 01:17 PM) Did Josh Wall get cut from Charlotte, I will recheck milb.com but last I looked yesterday he was listed as active with Charlotte, but I do not see him in transactions or on the roster?? Yep. Released according to BA.

QUOTE (BamaDoc @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 09:50 PM) I am having to follow on Gameday. It has Bassitt at 97-95 with fastballs. Is that something new? I don't remember him as a prospect near that high. I thought I remember hearing 95 before the Sox called him up.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 2, 2016 -> 01:27 PM) Dan HayesVerified account ‏@CSNHayes Would expect to see a lot of Melky Cabrera in the middle of the order this season because he breaks up the lineup. Makes sense, also the only spot he was productive last season.