balfanman Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Wow, I definitely have lost any respect for Fox Sports after this. I may be bias, but how could the Sox lose 4 spots in the rankings after a series in Texas where they played the defending champs that tough? http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/powerRankings Behind Cleveland and the Royals by that much and only 2 spots ahead of the Cubs is a little ridicules in my book. I don't expect them to be ranked in the top 10, but come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 10:44 AM) Wow, I definitely have lost any respect for Fox Sports after this. I may be bias, but how could the Sox lose 4 spots in the rankings after a series in Texas where they played the defending champs that tough? http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/powerRankings Behind Cleveland and the Royals by that much and only 2 spots ahead of the Cubs is a little ridicules in my book. I don't expect them to be ranked in the top 10, but come on. Yeah, it's pretty illogical for the Sox to start one spot behind Cleveland, sweep Cleveland (albeit in two games) and end up losing 4 spots while Cleveland stays the same... However, baseball is a marathon, as they say, so I'm not sure any set of 5 games is going to change their opinion of the Sox much at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:49 AM) Yeah, it's pretty illogical for the Sox to start one spot behind Cleveland, sweep Cleveland (albeit in two games) and end up losing 4 spots while Cleveland stays the same... However, baseball is a marathon, as they say, so I'm not sure any set of 5 games is going to change their opinion of the Sox much at all That's just it though. opinion of the team overall should change slowly if they're basing this off of future projections. How then can you justify dropping 4 spots, while both Cleveland and the Cubs stay approximately the same if this is what they are basing this on? If they are basing this on the way the teams are currently playing, again, how can you drop them 4 spots and leave Cleveland where they are at based on the first weeks performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 03:22 AM) Nothing gets by you! A 100 MPH fastball maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 10:00 AM) That's just it though. opinion of the team overall should change slowly if they're basing this off of future projections. How then can you justify dropping 4 spots, while both Cleveland and the Cubs stay approximately the same if this is what they are basing this on? If they are basing this on the way the teams are currently playing, again, how can you drop them 4 spots and leave Cleveland where they are at based on the first weeks performance? I don't think the Sox played any differently than the Orioles, Mariners, Pirates and Mets....who all moved passed the Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 09:44 AM) Wow, I definitely have lost any respect for Fox Sports after this. I may be bias, but how could the Sox lose 4 spots in the rankings after a series in Texas where they played the defending champs that tough? http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/powerRankings Behind Cleveland and the Royals by that much and only 2 spots ahead of the Cubs is a little ridicules in my book. I don't expect them to be ranked in the top 10, but come on. It is cool in the media to hate on the White Sox. There is no magic player that they can hop on the bandwagon of or side show antics so the media will just over look them. Media today is horses*** there is no time or effort put into anything, simply speak to Phil Rogers and call it a day if you are outside of Chicago and Phil Rogers is a f***ing idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 10:18 AM) It is cool in the media to hate on the White Sox. There is no magic player that they can hop on the bandwagon of or side show antics so the media will just over look them. Media today is horses*** there is no time or effort put into anything, simply speak to Phil Rogers and call it a day if you are outside of Chicago and Phil Rogers is a f***ing idiot. I got a laugh out of that one. I'm so bored today, I've even read a couple of Phil Rogers colums for a laugh. When do we play next, it can't come fast enough? I despise early season off days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The outrage of all this is ferociously minimized by the total and undeniable unimportance of "Power Rankings." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Some members of the media may still be bitter over how bad we underperformed last year. Regardless, I think the hate the Sox are getting is beyond ridiculous. But then again, a huge number of people on this site are sleeping on this team too. There is simply too much talent on this roster to not be in the mix of things this year. People are also underestimating how much damage Ozzie caused last year with his terrible managing. Robin will certainly make some rookie mistakes, but he's going to be worth a couple wins over Ozzie IMO. Edited April 12, 2012 by Chicago White Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...lb&c_id=mlb Paul Konerko has 396 home runs, the fourth most for any player in history who owns fewer than 10 triples in his career. Konerko's 396 homers are also the most for any player who has failed to reach 10 career triples and 10 career steals. In 2010, Konerko became one of eight players in the modern era to have his first 160 OPS+ season (while qualifying for the batting title) in his age-34 season or older. The others were Hall of Famers Zack Wheat in 1924, Ernie Lombardi in '42, Billy Williams in '72 and Tony Gwynn in '94, along with non-immortals Mike Grady in '04, Bob Johnson in '44 and Phil Weintraub in '44. Since the start of the 2010 season, Konerko is tied for the fifth-best OPS+ in the Majors for all players with at least 1,000 plate appearances. The only men above him on this list are Miguel Cabrera, Jose Bautista, Joey Votto and Albert Pujols. From his late-career surge to his numerous rankings high atop the White Sox all-time leader boards, Konerko has constructed a fascinating career. More Konerko Konerko's RBI double in the first inning of Chicago's win over the Indians gave him 3,530 total bases and moved him past Luke Appling for sole possession of second place on the South Siders' all-time list. For the franchise, Konerko is also third in doubles (363), fifth in hits (1,985), fifth in runs (1,022), second in home runs (389), second in RBIs (1,237), fourth in walks (795) and second in extra-base hits (760). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 12:23 PM) The outrage of all this is ferociously minimized by the total and undeniable unimportance of "Power Rankings." ^^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 01:23 PM) The outrage of all this is ferociously minimized by the total and undeniable unimportance of "Power Rankings." An excellent point. For some reason, I always want approval from the media regardless of how meaningless these rankings are and how little thought the writers consistently put into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 A few Sox players at the Bulls game tonight. I know Beckham and Reed are there for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:55 PM) A few Sox players at the Bulls game tonight. I know Beckham and Reed are there for sure. He surprised the Score guys with a cake and mentioned he'd be going to the game tonight, amongst other interesting remarks about his approach this season. Another nugget, he said that Paul Konerko is the guy he hangs out with the most on the team, which is very interesting to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macsandz Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 The Angel's best reliever, Scott Downs sustained what looks to be a serious injury today and could be out for a while. Trade Thornton for Alberto Callaspo and play him at 3rd and hit him 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 11:19 PM) The Angel's best reliever, Scott Downs sustained what looks to be a serious injury today and could be out for a while. Trade Thornton for Alberto Callaspo and play him at 3rd and hit him 2nd. I happen to like Morel quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 11:19 PM) The Angel's best reliever, Scott Downs sustained what looks to be a serious injury today and could be out for a while. Trade Thornton for Alberto Callaspo and play him at 3rd and hit him 2nd. You can't be serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 13, 2012 -> 08:43 AM) You can't be serious. A 29 year old, 2nd year arb-eligible IF with a career .722 OPS. I second 2k5's statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 13, 2012 -> 07:59 AM) A 29 year old, 2nd year arb-eligible IF with a career .722 OPS. I second 2k5's statement. I think we can do better than essentially a utility infielder for one of the best lefty set up men in baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 13, 2012 -> 07:59 AM) A 29 year old, 2nd year arb-eligible IF with a career .722 OPS. I second 2k5's statement. Bet the cubs get into that......if you want to rebuild crain and thorton for trout. Angels pen is a wreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Apr 13, 2012 -> 09:22 AM) Bet the cubs get into that......if you want to rebuild crain and thorton for trout. Angels pen is a wreck. They wouldn't even come close to considering that, but if we're talking moves we'd make right now, that's the kind of thing the Sox should do. Shoot for the bleeping moon until we have some idea where the team actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Apr 13, 2012 -> 08:22 AM) Bet the cubs get into that......if you want to rebuild crain and thorton for trout. Angels pen is a wreck. The Angels don't trade their prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If all it took was Crain and Thornton to get Trout, would make that trade in a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Just read about Kevin Hickey being in a coma down in Texas. What a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Herrera just hit 101 on the gun in KC. Hitting 100 pretty regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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