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QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 07:11 PM) Obviously this game is bad, but it’s what happens when a bunch of young players press for a win. Tim didn’t step off because he’s an idiot, he stepped off because he was trying to keep game time even though it was futile. Leury wasn’t trying to be cool, he was trying to end the game. It sucks. But this is what will happen. Let’s chill a bit. Seems like people thought we’d be in playoffs? +1

QUOTE (SonofaRoache @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 07:04 PM) I have to disagree. We are in bad shape because we have a s***ty bullpen, plain and simple. If we lost because of young guys who are our future are learning, that'd be fine. I don't disagree but my response was to the question I responded to. Saying the bullpen sucks is redundant. Most people on this site knew it was going to be bad this year so I'm not at all surprised. Get ready for more of this.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 06:50 PM) BlackSox you think Sox are trying to win this year? I don't see that in the roster at all. As it's been said already this is a development year. Young players take time to develop. Anyone expecting this amount of youth to become instant stars is very short sighted and hasn't been watching the game for very long. There's always ups and downs with youth, it's part of the learning process.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 06:50 PM) Semantics. This is more of a "development" year than a "tank" year. Development year is exactly what it is. There's alot of youth on the roster.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 06:44 PM) Sarcasm? Sadly... no he's serious.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 05:52 PM) 4 walks between Anderson and Davidson in a single game. Never thought I'd see that. It's a good omen in my humble opinion.

Why is grass green? Why is the sky blue? Davidson hustling home from first. Burnin up the base paths to score a run!

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 12:25 PM) Good. I just recall them saying on the broadcast last night that he would be making his season debut today. Same here. I remember him saying he threw change ups in BP. I was under the impression he was today's starter.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 03:47 PM) What’s a good extension offer for Yolmer? 5/30? Is that too much? If Yolmer was willing to sign a contract that averaged 6M per year I'd say sign him yesterday.

I'm enjoying the game and the Sox players don't seem to mind the snow either. Chicago is expecting up to one inch so this will not affect Saturday and Sunday's games.

Yolmer does it again!

Temps in the 30's with the wind blowing in and that ball still just about got out. No denying that Davidson is strong.

That's an out. Call should get reversed and end the top of the second.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 03:39 PM) Yolmer is good folks. Stop sleeping on him. Word! His defense alone was worth giving him a shot to start the season at third, along with his switch hitting bat. This is a year to let the kids play and he's one of them.

Way to go Yolmer!

Yep glad Hawk is in the booth. Very cool seeing AJ throw out the first pitch to Hawk.

Bench pressing buses will do that. High reps with Volkswagen's might be a better approach.

QUOTE (Knickname @ Apr 5, 2018 -> 01:26 PM) I was amazed that Fulmer lasted more than two innings yesterday. Here's to many more good outings from Carson. Hip-hip Hooray! Hip-hip Hooray! Hip-hip Hooray! I'm guessing LF is there for the taking by whomever can hit and field decently. Delmonico had some fine at bats last season. Hope the fielding improves. When will Dedelow be ready? Was his spring training pinch hitting HR a fluke? Fulmer's cutter was filthy last night. His change up was pretty good too. His performance is even more impressive considering he didn't have a feel for his curve ball. Dedelow is a loooong ways off and not really an after thought at this point, especially with Robert, Adolfo, Basabe and Rutherford ahead of him on the OF prospect depth chart. LF is only up for grabs until Eloy comes up.

I'd prefer Delmonico starting in LF but with Shields on the mound and the expected weather maybe Leury is the better option for today.

Yep, bound to be plenty of highs and lows but I do expect to see the youth improve as they gain more experience. This team will be fun to watch regardless. Nice rebound from Shields after the first inning. Gutsy performance. Really hope Davidson makes me eat my words as the season progresses.

Have yourself a day Davidson. Mercy!!!!!!!!!!!!!*!

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Mar 29, 2018 -> 03:24 PM) shields is throwing bp early. BP for the Royals continues. Gawd was that a meatball... or a beach ball according to the way Duda hit that.

Going with the lead-off man to get this season season started right. Yoan Moncada.

Finally!!!!!!!!!! Cannot express how much I've missed baseball. GO WHITE SOX!!!

Shields might have a chance of keeping the ball in the park with cool cloudy weather expected.