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How many games will the White Sox win in 2016?  

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  1. 1. How many games will the White Sox win in 2016?

    • <72
      0
    • 73-77
      3
    • 78-80
      3
    • 81-82
      6
    • 82-83
      7
    • 84-85
      15
    • 86-87
      24
    • 88-89
      12
    • 90-94
      5
    • 95+
      4


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I was going to put down 90, but then I remembered to subtract 15, since Robin is still the manager, subtract another 15 because KW is calling the shots, and finally, subtract another 15 because Jerry Reinsdorf owns this team. So 45-117.

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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 10, 2016 -> 01:00 PM)
I was going to put down 90, but then I remembered to subtract 15, since Robin is still the manager, subtract another 15 because KW is calling the shots, and finally, subtract another 15 because Jerry Reinsdorf owns this team. So 45-117.

Zing! Well done sir! :lol:

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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 10, 2016 -> 02:00 PM)
I was going to put down 90, but then I remembered to subtract 15, since Robin is still the manager, subtract another 15 because KW is calling the shots, and finally, subtract another 60 because Jerry Reinsdorf owns this team. So 0-162.

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QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Mar 10, 2016 -> 12:40 PM)
83-79

+1

 

I don't think the dumpster dives during this past month acquiring Rollins, Jackson, and Latos are going to move the needle much, and any improvement over last year's debacle is going to require players like LaRoche, Garcia and Cabrera all playing better than they did last year. The law of averages suggests that one or more might, so let's hope for that. Meanwhile, the contributions of Frazier will obviously have a positive effect, and I think Lawrie will be a plus. Still not sure what to expect out of this catching tandem, though.

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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 10, 2016 -> 01:00 PM)
I was going to put down 90, but then I remembered to subtract 15, since Robin is still the manager, subtract another 15 because KW is calling the shots, and finally, subtract another 15 because Jerry Reinsdorf owns this team. So 45-117.

 

That strikes me as pretty optimistic for some.

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QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Mar 9, 2016 -> 02:04 PM)
88-74

 

 

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Mar 9, 2016 -> 02:15 PM)
Back from the dead to chime in. . .

 

88 wins in 2016. Good enough for at least a WC spot.

 

 

QUOTE (iWin4Ron @ Mar 9, 2016 -> 06:01 PM)
88

 

 

QUOTE (Tex @ Mar 9, 2016 -> 07:49 PM)
88 wins and the team is in the race until the final week.

 

The key will be the first month of the season. They need a fast start. After the Orioles series they need to be 15-9 possible 14-10. If this season starts iff crappy, I just don't see it turning around.

 

 

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 10, 2016 -> 02:08 PM)
88.

 

QFT :lol:

 

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While I'm generally optimistic in the spring, relying on oft injured, old and cheap pickups doesn't generate much hope for a playoff berth. Defense might still be a problem but the starting lineup is more solid as is the bench and bullpen. I see improvement to 84 wins but missing the playoffs unless we have good luck with injuries and Rodon can emerge along with one bat doing better than expected (Lawrie, Avi are my choices). Help might also come before the trade deadline.

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There's room for Sale and Rodon to improve from last year, especially Rodon.

Danks might regress a bit, but we've long come to expect little out of him.

 

So then you're essentially comparing Latos/Erik Johnson with Shark's 2015.

 

All things considered, they should be a notch or two better, especially if we get our expected improved defensive play in the outfield.

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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 10, 2016 -> 01:00 PM)
I was going to put down 90, but then I remembered to subtract 15, since Robin is still the manager, subtract another 15 because KW is calling the shots, and finally, subtract another 15 because Jerry Reinsdorf owns this team. So 45-117.

 

So last year they were really a 121-win team???

 

Put me down for 86-76

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103 wins.

 

La Roche to have a career year.

 

Cabrera to win MVP.

 

Quintana to win the CY Young.

 

Royals to get more suspensions after trying to throw at Lawrie.

 

Cubs to go 82-82.

 

Now who wants to drink my Coolade?

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QUOTE (Tex @ Mar 9, 2016 -> 06:49 PM)
88 wins and the team is in the race until the final week.

 

The key will be the first month of the season. They need a fast start. After the Orioles series they need to be 15-9 possible 14-10. If this season starts iff crappy, I just don't see it turning around.

Tex & Middle Buffalo - more proof that great minds really do think alike.

 

By the way, I'm pretty sure that's the avatar Tex had when I joined SoxTalk in 2005.

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