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Cooper was on the radio this morning saying that they knew Sale had to go back to being a 3 pitch pitcher instead of just using his fastball/change.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 28, 2015 -> 06:13 PM) 89 ABs since Melky last had an XBH Probably time to stop batting him 2nd. Are the Sox the lowest scoring team in the first inning all season? Seem to go down 1-2-3 very frequently.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ May 28, 2015 -> 04:21 PM) At this point I would be surprised if either reaches the White Sox. A lot could be riding on how Fulmer does this weekend/next weekend

I thought he had an MRI that ruled out any structural damage?

It was fun to watch Max dominate a different Chicago team tonight

Matt Adams likely done for the year for Cardinals. Howard and Hamels would actually make a lot of sense for StL

Very nice win today!

Never thought I'd see the day that Thole would get on 2 straight times vs Robertson

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 27, 2015 -> 07:20 PM) I kinda lean towards this matchup. Kudos to you and RV

Regardless of the outcome, would have much rather seen Putnam vs Goins

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 27, 2015 -> 07:17 PM) Looks like Duke vs. Goins next? Anyone useful on Toronto's bench? Valencia murders lefties

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 27, 2015 -> 07:10 PM) So Jake pitched 2 innings last night and he is the first out of the bullpen today? This organization just loves him, it seems. I'm not the biggest fan, as he needs to strike more hitters out.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 27, 2015 -> 07:56 PM) Samardjiza had one hell of a start. Really he threw a 7 inning shutout, and his defense gave up a run. Yep, this is a damn good Toronto 1-5, and he shut them down.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 27, 2015 -> 07:51 PM) Alexi again What happened?

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 27, 2015 -> 05:42 PM) Has anybody watched The Last Ship? I caught about 10 minutes of a random episode, it intrigued me. Love it...TNT's been showing about 10 episodes a day the last week.

Coming into today, Sox were -11.9 in terms of BsR. Next closest is Milwaukee at -6.8

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 27, 2015 -> 06:32 PM) Abreu picked off. That just can't happen

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 27, 2015 -> 06:30 PM) For what reason? Estrada's kid doesn't like LaRoche's kid

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ May 27, 2015 -> 06:28 PM) I know this is not the environment for this but Len Kasper was talking on the SCORE yesterday about how the cubs are focusing on taking pitches and would rather a hitter strike out on a borderline pitch than swing at a pitch two feet out of the strike zone. I thought this was what Todd was to bring to the organization, some sort of philosophy? It is working for the cubs, the WHite Sox have nothing working for them in regard to organizational philosophy as it pertains to hitting or defense. I believe Cubs have seen the most pitches per AB in the NL, correct?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 27, 2015 -> 06:22 PM) How would firing the major league manager fix that? And just to show how little someone actually thinks about this, some have mentioned Cooper as a interim replacement. 13th in the AL in ERA with Sale, Samardzija, Q, Robertson, Rodon. The self proclaimed manager of the pitching staff. If you are about accountability, how does promoting him show that? You know I've been someone who's been critical of Cooper for the massive underachieving of the pitching this year. I'm actually ok with Ventura finishing the year, as I don't think anything would change in terms of win-loss record, as too many players came out of the gates slow this season.

Estrada is one of the worst pitchers in baseball the last few years at giving up home runs. This is the type of game where you wish you could had some more power in the lineup.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 27, 2015 -> 05:11 PM) The players have talent. They haven't played up to the talent. Most likely they will at some point. But fire, fire, fire. That's a meathead approach. Then how does this get fixed? This is 3 straight years of terrible baseball in almost every aspect. To me, the biggest area for improvement is in the development of players from the farm system. Nearly everyone that's been called up the last couple of years has looked like they have no chance. Just once, you would think someone would overachieve as a Sox prospect.

Did anyone ever state if Conor is injured or not?

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 27, 2015 -> 04:19 AM) the worse thing we can do is panic and start selling off the team. The season is still young and even if we don't get into the playoffs this season we have a good solid group of talented players for the future That's why you see if anyone wants Samardzija, assuming you know how much he wants in free agency. Alexei is another person that could be moved.

I'm surprisingly not that mad. RV managed well and umpires were fine. The pitchers just didn't get the job done. I will take my chances every time with a 2 run lead and Robertson on the mound.