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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 16, 2012 -> 02:14 AM) And Hochevar had a ball blasted off his ankle on Friday. I notice his spot in the rotation is listed at TBA/TBD. Anything more on that injury? I'm guessing the x-rays came back negative. He may miss a start but he's OK. Funny how the fans here hate Getz. He's the only player the fans really despise, though they will turn on Yost quickly if this year's team sucks.

The Royals pitching just got absolutely abused by the Tribe over the weekend. KC fans starting to grumble a bit about Yost. He was smart to stand up for his players in the bench clearing stuff Sat night cause if KC keeps this up, Yost or GM are in trouble. After losing to Verlander Monday night KC will be 0-4 at home. Royals have embarrassing commercials this year like the Sox "All In" which backfired last year. "It's Our Time" is the motto and KC's pitching coupled with some injury problems make it seem like the Royals may suck again this year.

Bill Maher blasts those who blast Ozzie. Interesting take. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/14/b...kusaolp00000003

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Apr 15, 2012 -> 03:24 PM) Was watching one of the Cleveland games the other day on the Extra Innings package and the Tribe announcers were praising Konerko's career accomplishments while noting that he never "legs out" a hit and that pretty much all of his hits need to reach the outfield becuase he's so darn slow - this increased their praise, while making them wonder what his numbers would be if he had even average speed. It's a good point. I'll take it a small step further. I've noticed that over the past three seasons or so infielders have realized just HOW slow Paulie is, and are making more and more "spectacular" plays against him. It's been crazy how often balls off Paulie's bat are becoming defensive highlights. IMO, it's because the fielders have realized that they merely need to STOP the ball from reaching the outfield - NOT stopping the ball with a mindset to get up quickly and make a throw (as they would with a normal runner), because there's ALWAYS time to make the throw with Paulie "running". This is resulting in less "seeing eye singles" and less hits generally according to this observer. And yet his numbers continue to rock. It is amazing how slow he is. You bring up a great point. I wonder why there's not a Paulie shift that would have the third baseman and shortstop play several steps past the infield. He would not be able to beat out any "hits" that are a few steps into the outfield grass. Interesting

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 03:33 PM) They definitely have a shot. I'd lean towards Kentucky once again at the moment. QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 03:48 PM) SIU loses promising freshman Dantiel Daniels. He will be a good get for someone. 1.) Yeah, I would think Kentucky has a shot at winning No. 2 in a row and 9 in school history. I'd think if Kentucky had gotten Shabazz, Anderson and Tony Parker, Kentucky would be a lock to repeat and have as good a record next year as it had this year. Can UCLA do anything with its stellar recruiting class or is Howland a joke? 2.) Tell me about Daniels. Is he a hi major guy? I know Barry Hinson personally. He is one of the finest men I've ever met. In an era of high-ego bastards who do s*** like the football coach at Arkansas ... Barry Hinson DOES NOT DRINK, smoke or have any vices. He is a Christian who does not shove it down your throat like a Tebow. He lives it. GOOD LUCK BARRY HINSON.

I was so happy/excited when the Hawks got that game-tying goal with just seconds to play ... again. Man, maybe this is a team of destiny. 2-0 woulda been pretty s***ty deficit. Now you'd think Hawks will kick some butt at home and wrap up this first series pretty quickly.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Apr 16, 2012 -> 02:33 AM) Yes, Lillibridge can play 2B, and he would be an offensive upgrade vs. LHP. However, I'd rather give Beckham a chance to figure it out. That is not the case with Dunn and Rios. They have had plenty of time to do that. Lillibridge is a better platoon candidate for de Aza in CF. The problem is once again this season the White Sox have too many candidates for No. 9 hitter in the order (Beckham, Morel, Dunn, Rios). I realize you can't bat Dunn ninth, but against lefties, he's an automatic out. I don't care about spring training stats.

QUOTE (kapzk @ Apr 16, 2012 -> 12:15 AM) I say they try Alexi or Rios in the 2-hole, Morel just isnt going to work. Which will suck especially if we gonna have Rios, morel and beckham at the bottom of the lineup there Alexei yes. Rios, no. Rios platoon with Fuko? Yes.

Can Lilly play second base effectively? It might be time to start sitting Gordon 3 days a week. Definitely at least 2 of every 7 games.

It sucks when this is the first game I've seen this year. Seems like same ol, same ol on Sundays, though I do realize Sox have been playing very good baseball, especially being 4-0 vs. Central.

QUOTE (Baron @ Apr 15, 2012 -> 07:22 PM) Yeah he pitched great today I don't know about "great" when you throw that many pitches. I realize Detroit is a good team.

I thought it was an old wive's tale that you had to touch the ball for it to be an error. Cmon. A routine fly ball is an error. Could it be the wind is amazing in the Cell today?? Windblown double?

Is the wind horrible in the Cell today as it's been in KC? Awful play by DeAza.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 15, 2012 -> 08:10 PM) he actually just hit a double and has a couple rbi singles this year I meant if it does something else like hit a double he'll screw it up cause he's a disaster of a baseball player. Only hope is a HR at the DH position.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 15, 2012 -> 08:06 PM) AWFUL base running by Dunn. He just froze there. All he can do is hit home runs. He's a disaster of a baseball player.

I'm amazed at how good a hitter he is. Approach wise, I don't think there's a better hitter in baseball. For what, 3 years now, he's been on top of every pitch. Amazing hitter.

What a great win and great start to the season. It's so weird that it's the opposite of the last 2.5 seasons. Winning at home so far; beating the Central so far. And the games are clean and functional, not dysfunctional. I tip my cap to Robin.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 05:20 AM) They did not get outplayed at all. The first six minutes they dominated, the puck stayed in the Coyotes zone, just couldn't get the puck past Smith. Then Phoenix got some momentum, made a play, game over. Maybe that bodes well for Game Two, then.

Is Indiana your national champion in 2012-13?

Were you guys surprised the Hawks got outplayed so badly in OT? You'd think that incredible miracle goal with 10 seconds left in the third would have given the Hawks the momentum for OT. Instead, wasn't that a horses*** effort in OT?

Just read the espnchicago column. I wonder if Robin will turn to Lillibridge at second if Beckham continues to be this bad at the plate.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 04:40 AM) Good column on ESPN saying how the opener win vs division rivals help to cover awful games by Beckham and Dunn. Not trying to be a Debbie Downer but Dunn looks worse game after game.. just like last year really. I'm just hoping we can win in spite of Dunn. At some point, though, Robin might have to move him down in the order. If he has to make out, I guess a K is better than a DP.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 14, 2012 -> 02:22 AM) The throw might have beaten him to the plate, but he was on the wrong (1B) side of the plate when he received the ball, instead of blocking it. Konerko was there a split-second faster with his foot. Yeah, it was a great slide. I loved it, I just can't believe poor Paulie can't make it to home when he's touching third base when the ball is at the wall. It was a great relay play, but wow. Not blasting Paulie, obviously, as he's my all time fave.

This is just an observation. Just watched the highlights of the Sox win today over Detroit. On AJ's shot to the corner, Paulie was touching third base as the rightfielder picked up the ball. Can you believe how slow Paulie is (or how amazing that relay was) for the throw to beat him to the plate? That's pretty crazy. Is that why they called it a triple instead of a double? That Paulie is so slow it was truly a 3B.

This is working out well. I've been too busy still to watch the games and Sox win, win win. It looks like I was wrong about Robin. The Sox appear to be enjoying the non-dysfunctional approach and do seem to be appreciating the game. Ah yes, it's still way too f***ing early to get excited, but very nice job, White Sox. Clean baseball and like somebody said 3-0 vs. the Central?? WOW. Now for the third straight game, I'm going to MLB.com to watch the highlights.