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So far, KC chose the right DH free agent.

Looking at the fangraphs WAR numbers, it's amazing this team has won as many games as they have. The Tigers/Royals/Cubs have higher rated players at pnearly every single position from the comparisons I looked at. Out of 188 qualified hitters, Alexei is 158th/Melky 160th/Avi 168th/Eaton 175th.

Sox are next to last in the AL in homers. This lineup just doesn't have any power outside of Abreu and LaRoche. It's hard to win a lot of games when you have minimal power and very few high OBP guys.

What a weak effort. This team is going nowhere unless the top guys pick it up

A team would be nuts to pay him over 20 mil a year.

Just really thankful at this point that the Sox didn't sign Jeff to an extension. His stuff has sucked in 3 of his starts, and that's scary as usually he comes out of the gates crisp

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 06:28 PM) What the hell did Samardzija do the past two days? Probably stalk Cain

At least the Shark is a tough guy. Captain of Attitude clearly misses the NL.

I want Shelton in 1st, Agholor in 2nd. I do love me some Amari Cooper though

So is Courtney Hawkins injured? Two straight games he's been out. Also, 3 straight CS for Anderson.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 06:06 PM) Barnum has vastly improved his K and BB rates this season. OTOH, he has sacrificed virtually all of his power in doing so. Only moderately encouraging, if that. His lack of power is astonishing

I'm a little nervous about what's going on with Montas. Hopefully it's nothing serious on/off the field.

No way do I take Matuella or Aiken.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 04:30 PM) Great, another game called off thanks to these idiots. I really don't know why this can't take place in DC or even Philly. Hopefully they can somehow get a DH in tomorrow, somewhere, making up a whole series is brutal later on in the season. Unless it matters, have a feeling some of these games won't be made up

4 straight days without a loss! Hopefully we get some help tonight from Twins/Indians

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 01:59 AM) Bryant's been an RBI machine, 9 in 35+ AB's. Of course no homers yet, but still has very reasonable BB/K ratio. Fowler's been the perfect addition for them so far. Good table setter for that 2-3-4. The injuries in the division have really helped close any talent gaps that existed.

I would have never guessed that a few years after the trade that Iglesias would be a better hitter than Avi.

QUOTE (Jake @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 03:43 AM) The bright side that gets less bright every time I say it is that this team stands to benefit from playing as many minutes together as possible before facing better opponents. They look a lot like guys who didn't get much time on the court together this season. Can't tell if it's actually helping, though, or if guys aren't healthy enough to benefit from extra playing time They look tired as hell. Missed a few layups in 4th simply due to fatigue

If Bulls lose this series, Thibs might get fired between end of game and the post game press conference

Team has been so undisciplined this series.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 27, 2015 -> 11:47 PM) Why does it seem we always tend to have the streakiest of streaky hitters in our minor league system? Usually what happens when you go after super toolsy guys that need a lot of refining (Thompson, Anderson, Hawkins). High ceiling, very low floors for all 3 of them when they were drafted.

Beck's sure not missing a lot of bats this year. Disappointing after his excellent performance in ST that we all saw on tv. Maybe he can make the transition to a set-up man?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 12:40 AM) If you wanted to get rid of Danks, we should have traded him to the Angels for Josh Hamilton and gobs of money. To quote Hawk circa 2005, where would he have played?

double/triple for Hawkins in first two ABs

Seth Lakso @SethLakso · 53m 53 minutes ago Engel Beltre was in Knights original lineup, but was removed 10 min ago. No word as to why.