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Cowley was on the radio today saying Samardzija used to "bully" the Sox catchers into calling the game he wanted to throw. He said this year that Avila and Navarro are much more willing to stand up for themselves to call the game Cooper wants.

Nice AB for Avila...let Saladino run for him

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 08:24 PM) Ishikawa 2015 had a 105 wRC+ at AAA. 2016 it's 107. Jerry Sands 2015 was 176. I'm not sure relying on Ishikawa to do anything is a sound bet. It at least gives you a player who can possible scoop at throw at 1B.

No excuse for Avi to ever be facing a side-arming RHP in the 8th inning of a game. The construction of the Sox bench better be fixed after today's game.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 08:22 PM) Got any other ideas? If no one is going to hit right now, you might as well stack the guys that are actually hitting Your idea is fine, just that the options are soooooooooooo bad. It shouldn't be this hard to find a DH that can hit decently vs RHP. Where's Calvin Pickering when you need him.

Nice job by Petricka

QUOTE (Dunt @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 08:19 PM) Really need to shake this lineup up or something, these guys are dead on their feet. Eaton Lawrie Cabrera Abreu Frazier Saladino Rollins AJax Avila that's depressing

I wonder if we see Ishikawa called up for E. Johnson after this game. Really need a back-up 1B and a lefty bat on the bench.

The goal against Weaver is to make him throw the ball over the plate. Swinging at the first pitch out of the zone is exactly what he wants the opposition to do.

Jackson 2 for last 26 with one walk, no extra base hits. By all means, keep moving him up in the order.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 09:10 PM) There's one! There we go...notice the pitch was right over the plate!

These first pitch outs are ridiculous. Is Frazier really going up looking first pitch slider to lead off an inning? If so, that explains why he's sucked so far.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 08:04 PM) It's really amazing how often they bring in players and all of a sudden they forgot how to hit. Don't know how Stevenson still has a job. Avila is definitely gonna follow in the footsteps of Keppinger and never be heard from again after his Sox career.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 08:03 PM) too soon to blame Steverson? last year historically bad offense... I always need a scapegoat Hell no, he should have NEVER been brought back

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 09:00 PM) This offense is complete garbage. Don't worry, they'll keep rearranging the deck chairs on the titanic hoping Steverson will fix them. I don't blame offensive FA for not signing here,

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 07:51 PM) Abreu will break out of his slump, but other than that I dont see this getting much better. Eaton, Lawrie and Melky should at least be OK but the rest of it is a walking disaster. Garcia will be gone sooner than later. Avila is washed up. Jackson will be better but by no means he's an offensive stud. There are definitely at bats to be had for a new addition. You forgot Frazier, who will be fine.

3 offensive players on the roster with positive offensive WAR. Somehow, things keep getting worse offensively.

Todd Steverson will not be using this game for his portfolio for his next job.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 07:42 PM) Interesting definition of pitching well. I'd say more like "got insanely lucky". Results were well enough. We know he needs to be lucky to have success.

Should have never challenged him there. He's the one guy in the lineup who doesn't look like he belongs on the Sox.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 07:41 PM) There's our Danks! The team currently has so many players that shouldn't be in the majors. Truly amazing their record is what it is.

yep, can't play with fire there. Danks has pitched well enough to keep team in this game.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 08:35 PM) He doesn't have pinpoint control though. I've seen him miss his spots often. The offense has been terrible, and im not giving Weaver any credit Yep, Melky swung at some change-ups nowhere near the zone last AB. Just doesn't seem like the hitters have a game plan at all against starting pitchers they've seen. They've been much better against relievers.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 07:17 PM) Who should bat second? Lawrie...it does no use having him getting on base batting 6th if the 7-9 hitters are some of the worst in baseball. Just stack it with Eaton/Lawrie/Abreu/Frazier/Melky and hope for the best

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 07:14 PM) How much damage has Rollins done in the 2-hole? OPS of .406 vs RHP coming into this game. Absolutely insane that he's batting 2nd.