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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 01:53 PM) I'm not even sure Elmo himself couldn't have managed this team more effectively than the last couple of years of Ozzie. If you think Ozzie is (was) bad, what do you think of Ned Yost? Even in our worst years, Ozzie had the Sox with a decent record. He's one of the best managers in Sox history if not the best IMO.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 10:13 PM) I really don't see a reason to just dump Dunn's contract if he continues playing well the rest of the way. He was the definition of consistency before last season and a strong 2012 would go a long way to prove that 2011 was a complete aberration. Furthermore, this organization is almost completely void of left-handed power. To let go of Dunn for nothing in hopes of bringing in an even more expensive free agent or have a hole that must be filled via trade seems incredibly foolish to me. Cmon. Do u realize how bad Dunn was last year? Right now you cut your losses as soon as some team wants him. We can find some other DH. Again, that said, good job so far this year, Dunn.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 04:35 AM) Maybe the 2012 slogan should be "Earning their contracts." QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 04:52 AM) This has been a really good road team the past couple of years, so winning streaks on the road against bad teams isn't much of a surprise. It would be nice if they could win a few at home this year. 1.) Great line. I like it. 2.) Who cares? After losing 3-4 to arguably a mediocre Baltimore team, I like this a lot.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 04:36 AM) Not comical to me this guy has had MAJOR arm issues. I know what you are saying, but there's no manager in baseball that pulls Peavy there. He's a horse who is like Verlander and wants to complete what he starts. If he gets hurt, he gets hurt. If he had thrown 107 pitches entering the ninth, maybe Jake would have agreed to sit, but he was at 97, right?

Ugh. Bad matchup vs. Phoenix or bad performance? Hawks go down quietly, losing at home again. Another team that hasn't done much since winning a world championship. Weird hex our championship teams have.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 04:14 AM) I'd rather have him leave on a positive note. Why risk it? I really don't care what Jake wants. Risk what? Pitch count is still fine. If we lead 6-0 or something prolly no need to trot him out for the ninth but I wouldn't be upset if he is allowed to try to finish.

QUOTE (BFirebird @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 04:12 AM) Just score 3 more runs...then can bring Peavy out without questioning it. Jake deserves a shot at complete game with this pitch count IMO.

Are Sox fans convinced DeAza is special? I think he's damn good. Deserving of 500-580 at bats.

The Morel-Beckham show in this inning should help both their confidence. Nice at bats.

QUOTE (BFirebird @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 04:07 AM) Do you bring JFP out for the 9th? Or hand the ball to Santiago? I know what Peavy wants. Does Robin give it to him? Gotta bring him out. Pitch count is OK and he's Jake f***ing Peavy who demands the ball til his arm falls off

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 04:06 AM) He shot one to right field nicely in his first at bat, as he had better balance at the plate. The best thing that could happen for Viciedo is to hit a homer to right field. Maybe he changed his mechanics a little after hitting two homers during the early part of the season to left center? Beautiful double. Should we bunt him to third?

It'd be great to see Jake finish this baby off with no damage, Verlander style.

Robin must be sensing a 15-inning game leaving Dunn in to run. Weird.

That was a big walk by Dunn. Pinch run time.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 03:43 AM) He's had some bad years, but how many guys can say they're 2 time All Stars? Danny Manning was a 2-time all star in the NBA and was nothing to write home about. it happens.

Is Colon this good? Man.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 03:32 AM) Alex Rios is pretty good at baseball. I wouldn't go that far, but he's having an A-plus month. I'm close to saying DeAza is pretty good at baseball. Beckham ... ugh. Hopefully we can complete the deal tonight and win again!

Dunn is actually helping the White Sox win games. I just wonder how he is catching up to pitches and hitting home runs. If he keeps this up, last year will be forgotten before too long.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 01:10 PM) I'd just like to add that I don't want to get rid of "this" Rios. We put up with the crap Rios for years, and it seems like he may be turning a corner...trading him wouldn't produce much of a trade because of his salary, so instead of getting nothing in return, I'd like to keep him if this is the version of him we will be getting. Waiting until he's playing good and then trading him would make me sick, especially if he stays good and some other teams gets to reap the benefits after the years of frustration we had to deal with. I'd sooner keep him because his contract would dictate little to no return in shedding him right now. I totally disagree. He's hot. See if a team desperate for a bat will take him off the Sox hands. Dump him if anybody is dumb enough to take him. That said, good start for Mr. Rios and I applaud his numbers.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 06:25 AM) On the other hand, it can be useful as simply an indicator of progress. Last year, he was mired in the 500's and low 600's for OPS much of the season. Of course, he hit amazingly well the first 2-3 months of 2010 and it didn't last for the whole year. That said, any positive signs of progress have to looked on skeptically until he proves he can sustain it. But yeah....that triple to the RCF gap, usually he would roll his wrists over and it would have ended up being pulled to the SS on the ground for an easy 6-3 PO or a made-to-order GIDP. It's going to be very difficult to every move Alex because he's probably going to be either so bad you can't move him without eating his salary or the White Sox will be playing so well it would seem counterproductive to trade him...especially with Viciedo struggling out of the gate and no minor league replacements in sight...and no, Lillibridge can't be considered as an everyday OFer, nor can Fukudome. The minute Boston wants Alex Rios, you trade him. The second Boston wants Alex Rios, you trade him. Please call Boston now. I only rip Alex here in response to your post. He's had a nice April and I applaud him.

Glad to hear some hockey buffs think the Hawks have not been outplayed. Gives me hope. I am no expert. I've just been thinking except for the pulling the goalie desperation situations and the OT in game five the Hawks have sucked.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 22, 2012 -> 11:37 PM) he single-handedly WON you an ALCS, he stomped aaron boone, he gave joe borchard $100 for homering off Brett Tomko, I could go on and on and on he's one of the biggest leaders on this club. Good post. Sox don't win it w/out AJ in 2005.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 03:17 AM) Umm Greg was talking about Rios not AJ you Yup, Rios. Admittedly it was a poorly written sentence tho.

QUOTE (SI1020 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 12:16 AM) Exactly. It's way too early to tell if any of the questions have been answered. QUOTE (jeffro2525 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 12:27 AM) True...but I think we've seen enough out of Rios to know that he isn't going to hit in the .220's and enough out of Dunn to see that he isn't gonna be in the .150's...don't need Alex at .330 or Adam at .250 to be a contending team. Just need them to not be two of the worst players in baseball. Although two other players have taken their place... 1.) True, but April is all about not burying yourself and this series was a nice way to get the W/L record looking good. s*** we could have KC's record and I'd be ready for a firesale. 2.) That's true. Dunn is hitting .245 and got another ribbie today?? Wow. And Rios 3-4 with three ribbies and a .333 batting average? My god. He's off to a stellar start. Maybe all the good feelings and pats on the back will rub off and he'll be motivated to have a strong season. I mean even though he gets paid a ton no matter what, I'd think he's feeling pretty good about himself right now. And if what AJ said is true, that his glove was shaking he was so nervous on the fly ball late in the perfect game, that might prove he cares this year. I'm shocked we won 3. Is this one of those wraparound 4 game series like the one the Royals are getting smoked in, or did we sweep? Go Sox.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 22, 2012 -> 08:00 PM) This isn't about Lillibridge leading off. If we were facing a LHP, I'd love to see him bat leadoff. This is about Robin looking not looking ahead multiple days and using his bench ineffectively. We face a lefty on Tuesday, why not just wait until then to rest De Aza? Instead he's playing a guy today that doesn't hit RHP well and giving him the most at-bats. I understand it can be tricky managing a bench, but it's very simple when to start Lillibridge in the outfield (against LHP) and even Ozzie got this much right. It's just very disappointing that Robin is not taking advantage of Lillibridge's talents against LHP. I thought there have been saber studies saying the order of a lineup matters not. I just hope Lilly draws a walk to open the game or rocks a double.