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Already Slayer...hit a gapper.

Nice, another run. De Aza should be in motion.

AJ crushed that thing. Wow.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 07:00 PM) The pitch call was bad on Cooper's homer, but he had no one to blame but himself tonight No argument from me on that. He was bad from get go. You could tell he couldn't find his rhythm or really repeat his deliver. It happens.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 06:54 PM) Let me ask you this...how long do you keep him in the rotation if his struggles continue? Well, when I look back, he's had a few good games as of late. Also, the stuff is there. If I didn't see the stuff, I'd be more concerned and would think about giving him a quicker hook. Additionally, he can throw innings. I don't think Axelrod is better and Quintana is still very raw so not sure about him. Definitely no one else in the minors I'm going to have start over him (other then potentially Quintana at this point). You also have Danks coming back, so I really don't see any reason to contemplate pulling him from the rotation. If he gets absolutely torched for a few more starts, maybe, but I don't think that will be the case. And say what you want about the game against Tampa, he went 7 innings, gave up 2 runs, and just 5 hits (and was good). He was also quite good against the Royals and Cubs. I realize they both stink offensively, but again, very few hits, decent strikeout numbers (and quality starts). 4 of his last 6 starts (entering today) were quality starts. He has had 2 really bad games, and 2 bad games, which have heavily impacted his ERA.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 06:51 PM) It's kinda crazy how much his HR/9 innings, BB/9 innings and K/9 innings have increased this year Command, command, command. He's got some mechanic issues going on right now and its effecting his command on the fastball (and also the effectiveness of his hook).

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 06:15 PM) Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales Laumann very confident all of his 16 picks will sign very quickly Reply Retweet Favorite That would be great. I really like what the Sox have done.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 06:48 PM) I respectfully disagree. He got away with a lot of bad pitches/hard hit balls early in the game against a terrible Tampa lineup, but thankfully he sharpened up after the Sox got to Shields. He got torched by the Twins in the start prior to that. He seemed to be throwing his change-up a lot tonight, and that's usually his #3 pitch. He stunk tonight. He is really struggling with his command.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 06:33 PM) Humber's just getting destroyed at the Cell this year. I wouldn't be opposed to Quintana getting some of his starts after Danks returns. 3 of his last 4 games (entering this start), he gave up 2 earned or less. I think you guys are overreacting. He got hit hard a bit after his perfect game (and he's not the 1st pitcher in the history of the game to struggle after throwing a no-hitter or perfecto). His stuff looks fine. You could tell he was just flat out off tonight.

Sox have to be patient with Romero. Make him throw that curve for strikes. Do not expand on those and see if romero can get ahead of you. If he can't (he has good straight change as well), you can hit the heater.

I tell you what, I don't like Zach Stewart but Rasmus has been a pretty big dissapointment for the Jays (not necessarily defensively, but offensively he's been pretty bad). Sox luck out there.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 05:35 PM) Don't like the bunt there. Would rather have GB just try to hit it to the right side, maybe get a hit. My main problem with the bunt was the fact that I really didn't like Dunn's chances of making contact against Romero.

That was Dunn's pitch. Going to see all breaking balls here.

I was spoiled watching Romero pitch at Fullerton. Such a good hook.

Nice bunt. Time to see if Dunn can deliver. Going to be tough. Romero has a nasty breaking ball.

Nice...De Aza!

somehow, only 1 run scored.

Come on Phil, find the rhythm. You've been pitching well as of late (3 of last 4 with 2 earned or less). He's having all kinds of trouble right now.

Humber is struggling with his command and leaving a lot of stuff up. Hopefully he can get this out and get straightened out.

Personally, Paulie isn't a hall of famer. However, if he does what he's done the past 2 years for another year or two, he gets into that mix. Hit 500 and I think you've sealed it, especially given the fact that his production has continued (and gotten better) after testing.

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QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 04:45 PM) Anyone catch the semi-loophole that teams are exploiting? Teams like the Jays are drafting a bunch of college seniors with no leverage and agreeing to way under slot pre-draft deals in say rounds 6 through 10. They then will select some of the high upside hard prep signs in rounds 11 and onward to use their savings towards. With picks past the 10th round an inability to sign your pick does not penalize you by reducing the team's allotment if an agreement is reached. Its smart and I'm not surprised teams are planning on doing it. I would assume most teams would have been smart enough to figure this out. The one big if is whether the teams can get those guys that fell to sign, since they aren't going to get very much money. However, if you land one or two of them, thats all it takes to make it worthwhile.

QUOTE (Cali @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 04:44 PM) You're a real jerk you know that? Anyways, I'm strictly talking about position players. Loaiza, Buehrle, and Garland started if I'm not mistaken. Hey maybe Sale will add to that list... Its what I do. You going to any of the Dodgers/Sox games?

Wrist does not sound good. Those type of injuries can linger and they can seriously impact your swing. Hopefully something minor.

QUOTE (Cali @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 03:37 PM) Just did some quick research so there is a chance I could have messed this up, but here goes: The last White Sox position player to start the All-Star Game was Frank Thomas in 1995. Since then, every single team in the MLB has had at least one player start the All-Star Game, except the White Sox and Kansas City. Now, I just looked on baseball-reference.com, so this doesn't tell me (as far as I know) if said player in the starting line-up was voted in or was placed in the line-up after someone dropped out. I'm sure that happened plenty of times actually (for example Jason Bay started for the Pirates in 2006, and I don't recall him being voted in, but I could be wrong) Even with the "person voted in dropped out" scenerio, there has never been a White Sox player apparently in the second or third position on the depth chart to get a shot. How ridiculous is that?! Technically haven't the White Sox had someone start the all star game as a pitcher? I thought Loazia or someone did.