Dick Allen

The only problem is, the Count isn't going to be able to go much longer, so the bullpen is going to play a role.

FIRE WALKER

I think I'm going to faint.

Paulie needs to earn some of his $60 million now.

What is Contreras' pitch count? I really don't want to see anyone from the bullpen before the 8th or 9th inning.

The White Sox "call to the pen" should be sponsored by a gas company.

Terrero has been A LOT better than I thought he'd be.

Since it really doesn't have to rain at USCF for the Sox to cancel a game, I think they should postpone every game Santana is scheduled to start there.

Well maybe we'll see Day in there today. I have the feeling he's going to make me long for the Augustin Montero era.

How often do the Sox get 3 runs against Santana?

QUOTE(CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 28, 2007 -> 01:43 PM) So far this year lefties hitting .169 against him. This year has been the exception. The 3 years prior, lefties have had more success.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 28, 2007 -> 01:30 PM) Some good movement on the fastball by Contreras. Contreras is secretly putting together a good year minus opening day.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ May 28, 2007 -> 01:28 PM) I'm stoked to see Day up here. He's got major league stuff, but I'm not sure if he has major league command yet. He'll fit right in with the majority of the bullpen.

Didn't Day get replaced as the closer?

QUOTE(forrestg @ May 28, 2007 -> 01:45 AM) pitching wise he's not a prospect but can strike out. He'll be 28 next year what the heck I say we should give Dewon Day his day in the bigs.. Cooper can make him throw strikes cut back on his walks. If they call him up his arbitration clock is already clicking if that is a deciding factor... he did ok in spring training not real good now.. Can't be any worse than the player he's replacing.... If Cooper can make him throw strikes, why can't he make MacDougal or Sisco throw strikes?

QUOTE(chisoxt @ May 27, 2007 -> 10:48 PM) i had tickets to the rainout game Saturday night. It is now shceduled as a day game on Monday the 27th. Like 90% of the ppopulation, I work Mondays, and all of the otherd ays of the week. I always thought that tickest from rainouts can be redeemed for any games, no? That game only. It sucks, especially considering they very easily could have played last night. AGAIN.

QUOTE(South Side Fireworks Man @ May 27, 2007 -> 10:35 PM) Iguchi, Dye, Konerko and Crede are still not at the level they most likely will be at either. It could come down to whose bullpen is better/worse. Cleveland has a nice head start. The Sox are going to have to knock them off head to head, and hope some of the guys in the minors can be effective in the bullpen, because KW isn't going to pay middle relievers market price. If by the grace of God, KW does make a trade to improve the major league team, I hope he shies away from guys that have been with guys who have been with perrenial losers their entire career. They may work out, but I think they may have issues A. With knowing how to win, and B. With the pressures playing for a team expected to win.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 27, 2007 -> 10:17 PM) Those two offenses hit the ball so hard. It was a pleasure seeing good quality at-bats throughout that series. The scary thing is Cleveland's offense is only going to get better. Haffner, Sizemore and Barfield are still not at the level they most likely will be at. Detroit should cool down a bit.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ May 27, 2007 -> 10:03 PM) Whats not to like. He comes cheap, he can hit lefties. We will be 5.5 out as of tonight if the Indians win. Do you really want to empty the minors to pick up a left fielder guys. Lets see in the next month what we have before we go balls deep on this season. Borrowing a line from Jerry Reinsorf, anyone who thinks this Sox team can catch Cleveland is crazy. I think they have a shot at Detroit and the WC. If KW wants to finish ahead of Cleveland, he's going to have to get rid of some of the "depth" he thinks he has in the minor leagues. The bullpen needs to be fixed, and they have to get someone who can run a little and get on base.

QUOTE(Scwible @ May 27, 2007 -> 08:14 PM) I think i would put more stock into it if Kobe said he would want to come to chicago. Actually, he has in the past. When he became a free agent a couple of years ago, JR and Paxson flew out to LA to see him and made a presentation. Kobe said he was very impressed. If the Lakers didn't move Shaq, Kobe probably would have been a Bull.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 27, 2007 -> 08:30 PM) He also has an .827 career OPS which is the 3rd highest of any player currently on the Sox' 25 man roster. Its a minor league contract, so its worth a shot. It does appear his better days are behind him or he probably wouldn't have been released considering he really wasn't making all that much, or if he looked like he had much left someone probably would have claimed him. He missed a lot of time in 2005, does anyone know his injury?

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ May 27, 2007 -> 08:26 PM) Don't give him that much credit. After Ozuna went down, I would have been surprised if we didn't land Wilson. Hopefully he can bring a little pop to the lineup vs. LH. The people that are b****ing about the White Sox offense aren't going to take a liking to the way Wilson approaches hitting. Obviously he won't be put on the major league roster right away. KW has to acquire someone who can run at least a little bit.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ May 27, 2007 -> 08:22 PM) Are you honestly b****ing about a guy who we signed to a minor league deal? I think he's basically saying Wilson is a longshot to really help the White Sox. Its worth a shot, but not very exciting or bold.

Order the WS rings. He's been a mess for a couple of seasons.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 27, 2007 -> 06:22 PM) MacDougal's caught the dreaded "Cliff Politte" syndrome. I was thinking the exact same thing at the game today. The crowd is brutal with him. It may be a case if it goes on much longer where he's going to have a tough time being successful in Chicago if he does get healthy.