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QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 7, 2014 -> 04:37 PM) I still can't believe he's only 26. Has all the tools, but a questionable toolbox. Right system however, I think he can still be adequate.

Nice to see Q finally having his head out of his ass and is playing Morin as well.

Jeff is one of the best in the business (along with Dan) on that futuresox staff. Very insightful as always. Also rivals DBAH0 with his thick accent.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 3, 2014 -> 11:08 AM) Semien and Nieto are supposed to be the future here, Flowers is more than likely playing for a contract elsewhere. Lets not jump to conclusions about him yet.

QUOTE (hammerhead johnson @ Apr 3, 2014 -> 10:12 AM) This is a swell debate that's spread out over multiple threads. Candidates: Alexei Ramirez - Has a 79 wRC+ since the beginning of 2012 (1300 plate appearances). Take Darwin Barney's 62 wRC+ out of the picture, and Alexei is in the discussion for worst full-time offensive player in the majors over that time frame. We'll let him live because of his glove. White Sox fans who mention him as a candidate for the #2 hole should be taken out back and shot. Alejandro De Aza - Basically an even 100 wRC+ type, so he's not dreadful, which is something. He doesn't get on base enough to justify batting in the 2 hole. Still looks like Ted Williams when you compare him to Alexei Ramirez. Avisail Garcia - Horrendous plate discipline, but he posted obscenely high BABIP figures throughout his 5 year minor league career. I don't know quite what to make of this one, except to say that I smell a K-Dub acquisition. Gordon Beckham - Made a quantum leap last year when he went from the .290 OBP range all the way up to .320. That's some serious cause for celebration. He's a Triple A lifer with a hot wife. Marcus Semien - Had 110 walks and 130 runs spread out over 4 levels in 2013. He posted those numbers in damn near 800 plate appearances, but it's still impressive. Had a 17.5% walk rate and 170 wRC+ in close to 500 Double A at bats. He could turn out to be the only competent hitter that Kenny Williams ever drafted, so if you thought the pressure of hitting in the 2 hole was immense, then think again. From what I can gather, the only real option here is Semien. I suppose that De Aza is a decent backup plan if Marcus fails miserably over an extended period of time. Hammer, you know your one of my personal favorite posters, and I agree with you on Semien. Don't think the kid is quite ready yet, however. Ideally, I would've like to seen him in AAA to start if it wasn't for Slayer's injury (until maybe June), then ready to man the 2 spot for the next 5+ years. We will see if he can adjust accordingly though, it's still early.

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Apr 2, 2014 -> 03:10 PM) Neil peart is the holy spirit of that band. One of the best drummers alive Chester the Cheetah agrees.

QUOTE (jhonnydanks @ Apr 3, 2014 -> 09:22 AM) I'd say a delayed start time by an hour with a window to play in the 2-5 range. Wishful thinking as I'd like to take full advantage of the open bar. don't stop get it get it.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Apr 1, 2014 -> 10:19 AM) Got a first good look at our bullpen yesterday. Damn, we got some chunkers. Cleto, Veal and Belly (if that nickname hasn't been hung on Belisario yet, let me be the first) should get an Old Country Buffet endorsement. Then you've got Paulino in the rotation, and EJohnson might be dangerous with the MLB meal per diem. Even Lindy looks to be porking out. Discuss. 2009 White Sox had Bartolo Colon and Bobby Jenks alone. That's not even mentioning guys like Contreras, Sweaty Freddy, Pena etc. Even Clayton Richard was a big boy. (although he was built like a tank)

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 09:11 AM) This weeks stat update: Carlos Rodon - 6 IP 4H 1R 1ER 3BB 5K Season - 7 GS 2.09 ERA 47.1 IP 37H 24R 11ER 18BB 55K Tyler Beede - 5 IP 5H 3R 3ER 3BB 4K Season - 7 GS 2.47 ERA 40 IP 25H 20R 11ER 14BB 46K Jeff Hoffman - 7 IP 6H 2R 2ER 1BB 6K Season - 7 GS 3.80 ERA 45IP 35H 22R 19ER 18BB 45K Sean Newcomb - 7 IP 0H 0R 0ER 4BB 8K Season - 6 GS 0.00 ERA 39.2IP 14H 1R 0ER 19BB 46K Brady Aiken struck out 10 in 5IP in his start last week. Tyler Kolek last pitched on 3/21. Allowed his first hit (2) and ER. His numbers. 6.1 IP 2 H 1 R 1 ER 0 BB 13 SO Season - 4 GS 0.31 ERA 22.1 IP 2H 1R 1ER 1BB 48SO

Haha, I think the title itself is going to get some people. Then you read the post...

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 09:25 PM) Don Baylor caught the first pitch from Vlad Guerrero, twisted his knee and had to helped off the field. Go Angels. http://www.mobypicture.com/user/henry_bouldin/view/16728111 I was going "aaaaaaaugh" and then laughing at the same time. I'm going to hell.

Congrats Rock! And I think it's cool you named him after Montell Jordan and Thomas Robinson. Playa, playas they are.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 06:59 PM) DeAza was greater. He is still better at baseball than Viciedo. QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 08:05 PM) Mr. April Nice.

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 28, 2014 -> 07:14 AM) I would rank the Bad Boyz Pistons, 90s Knicks, and 90s Heat before Reggie Miller and the Pacers. Just me? I always loved Reggie's antics against the Knicks and Spike during those days. John Starks for example is much higher on my personal hate list than Miller.

Thank god I'll be off work. First sox opener I'll get to watch in two years.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 24, 2014 -> 12:10 PM) @JayZawaski670: Barry Rozner reporting Patrick Kane's injury as a Grade 1 MCL sprain. The least serious I'm assuming. (correct me if I'm wrong ptatc) He should be well rested for the playoffs. Also I love Jeremy Morin. Kid really deserves to be up here.

This is the type of stuff I can definitely get use to (and love) with Rick Hahn. Just a brilliant creator with contracts.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 11:04 AM) I'm telling you---Axelrod will not be denied. Tanking for Daz Cameron!

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Mar 16, 2014 -> 06:30 PM) Through this weekend Rodon - 6.2 IP 5H 2R 2ER 4BB 12K 1HBP Season - 2.45 ERA 36.2 IP 27H 15R 10ER 11BB 42K Beede - 7.1 IP 3H 2R 0ER 1BB 7K Season 0.84 ERA 32.1 IP 14H 6R 3ER 6BB 40K Hoffman - 6.1 IP 7H 6R 5ER 2BB 5K Season - 4.06 ERA 31 IP 23H 17R 14ER 15BB 37K Newcomb - 7 IP 2H 0R 0ER 3BB 8K Season - 0.00 ERA 24.2 IP 10H 1R 0ER 12BB 31K (four starts) I'll add Kolek's numbers. 5 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 11 SO Season - 0.00 ERA 15 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 35 SO (three starts) And just to compare (as far as high school pitchers).. one of my favorite prospects Touki Toussaint. 4 IP 1 H 1 R 0 ER 1 BB 7 SO Season - 0.38 ERA 18.1 IP 11 H 5 R 1 ER 8 BB 28 SO Yea...

Well.. at least he can take a walk.

Artificial. Intelligence. *lifts eyebrows*

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 11, 2014 -> 10:51 AM) There's your major trade deadline move for the Hawks. Hopefully he's with Hossa and Kane is with Toews.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 11, 2014 -> 10:42 AM) http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/03/11/que...er-this-season/ Outstanding. Hawks brass is really high on this kid.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Mar 11, 2014 -> 10:23 AM) I didn't know free agency even started. Started today son.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 11, 2014 -> 10:04 AM) It is a fairly regular phenomenon for 18 year olds who throw 100, to peak there and never throw that hard again. Or to totally flame out and/or have injuries. (Colt Griffin, Clint Everts etc.) Usually I'm the type who loves to take the risk on potential phenoms in the draft (Nevin Griffith for example) especially when picking later or a comp. pick, but when your making the #3 overall pick, you better make damn sure you do your research on the player. I hope the sox are doing their homework now on these prospects. If they believe he'll hold up and is just too good to pass on (Chris Sale), take him... and pray.