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QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 19, 2013 -> 05:56 PM)
Our pen looks very solid.

 

The pitching staff, barring any other moves, is pretty much set.

 

S1: Chris Sale

S2: Jake Peavy

S3: Gavin Floyd

S4: John Danks

S5: Jose Quintana

S6: Hector Santiago

 

 

Closer - Addison Reed

Setup - Matt Thornton and Jessie Crain

Middle Innings - Matt Lindstrom and Nate Jones

Lefty Specialist - Donny Veal

 

It's possible that Hector Santiago could also end up in the bullpen, but that could depend on the health of John Danks. Santiago has a lot of value and importance on this roster. As mentioned, he could be Danks' fill-in to open the season. If Danks is ready out of the gate, the White Sox still have to watch his innings as well as everyone else on that staff. Outside of Floyd (who did have his own issues last season), there's a cause of concern for everyone. I don't think they open with a 6 man rotation, but we could see it at times during the season or at least Santiago maybe giving a starter an extra turn of rest.

 

As for the bullpen, there's probably 1 spot left, and it's probably another long reliever type. Lindstrom and Jones are both possible setup guys as well, so a very deep pitching staff is the obvious strength on this team

 

 

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QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 19, 2013 -> 06:48 PM)
Lindstrom is good for 50 innings, so he and Crain should split the RH set up duties. The pen could use a long man to protect against usage because Danks, Quintana, and Sale all should be pulled quickly when it's apparent that they don't have it.

His name is the loser of the 5th starter audition. It will almost assuredly be Quintana or Santiago.

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QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 19, 2013 -> 06:48 PM)
Lindstrom is good for 50 innings, so he and Crain should split the RH set up duties. The pen could use a long man to protect against usage because Danks, Quintana, and Sale all should be pulled quickly when it's apparent that they don't have it.

 

 

lol you can't even say something nice without saying something negative!

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QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 19, 2013 -> 07:27 PM)
I'd prefer the loser take his regular turn at Charlotte rather than be long man.

 

I agree with that.

 

I expect them to delay Danks' return long enough that Q and Santiago get a few starts to duke it out for the MLB spot.

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