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QUOTE (Baron @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 07:53 PM) So who do we trade Jose Abreu and Chris Sale to? Heck no, but Samardzija probably shouldn't unpack if the season goes poorly.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 07:52 PM) One thing that will be interesting to watch if they just completely tank coming out of the gate is how hot the pressure on Ventura gets in the media. No one cares in the Chicago media right now. The focus will turn to the NBA playoffs, Blackhawks and Bears draft.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 07:51 PM) I love Shark's enthusiasm in hitting Cain, but Cain was the star of this series. I hated it, and it came back to bite them last night as well.

QUOTE (Condor13 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:47 PM) Rodon better keep his bags picked bc he will be with the Sox soon. This pitching staff or coop has to be changed. Get some through the trade market or something They better not rush Rodon just to cover for the inadequacies of the current staff.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:47 PM) And in his tirade you hope he and a pair of scissors get into a wicked battle where the scissors wins. Its game 3 you realize an you want people to throw fits. Cute. By game 6, he'll want Ozzie back

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 07:44 PM) awful pitch. Lotta guys hit that out Even in a "good" start for Danks, he ends up performing poorly. He's definitely the weak link on this roster right now.

Seems like Salvy always hurts us with 2 outs.

QUOTE (Capn12 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:39 PM) Fundamental baseball on offense....so THAT is what it looks like. I had just about forgotten. I feel like balta from previous years when I say that I feel the performance in Spring Training the last few weeks of camp foreshadowed a slow start to the season. I don't necessarily blame Ventura for this, but when a diehard fan like myself turns off games in Spring Training because they were unwatchable, then something weird was going on with the team.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:38 PM) I think the Sox got the (un)luck of the draw with KC in KC out of the gate. I think they'd be beating whoever was in town . +100000000000000000000000000000000000

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:38 PM) Or Detroit. Or Cleveland. Or Minnie. This is going to be a long year for you.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:37 PM) Here we go again. 5th time in 6 innings the Royals have put their leadoff man on base. Playing with fire. Cain with 5 hits in 11 AB's. Heck, looking at the Royals' averages right now is like a waking nightmare. They're just a better team right now. The Sox offense and the big 3 pitching is going to have to be what separates them from other teams. Not the end of the world, as it's not like the Sox have played well enough to deserve any of these games so far.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:35 PM) I was at the game. It wasn't a cheap one. Nor were the 100 runs Paulino allowed

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:34 PM) Considering he has 1 in a White Sox uniform, if you are correct, you're Batman. I believe that was like in the 2nd week of the season also

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:31 PM) That is the problem with swinging so early in the count, pitcher gets in a groove if you aren't getting hits Crazy he's thrown 17 balls thru nearly 6 innings.

QUOTE (almagest @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:29 PM) Geez 47 pitches starting the 6th for Volquez. He's just dominating now

Magic act by Danks!

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:24 PM) Why were all the experts not realizing the Sox still have lousy defense, no speed, iffy bullpen and hitters who don't walk? I don't get it. The offseason talk was DOMINATION. Actually nearly every site I saw that has a collection of voters had the Sox ranked 3rd in the AL Central. And the Sox absolutely do have speed, with 4 guys that can get 20 this year.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 08:19 PM) Get swept by Royals and lose 2 of 3 to Minn .........April walkups are DOA Yep, it sucks. Hopefully Noesi can pitch well on Friday and get some momentum going for Shark/Sale.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 07:16 PM) The question is the rest of the fanbase....if they get off to a really slow start. A slow start would be a killer to any momentum gained during the offseason

Goodness, stop being so aggressive!

Yost has the Sox 2005 thing going with this roster where he can make a lot of managerial mistakes and get away with it due to his amazing bullpen. He made a mistake leaving Duffy in for the 6th last night, but his bullpen bailed him out.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 07:04 PM) I think Avi will end up being the #4 hitter by the All-Star break That would be very, very disappointing, as I don't think Avi will hit for enough power to be a threat behind Abreu. Just have to live with LaRoche and his customary slow start right now.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 07:02 PM) I know this is hard to believe, but Farmer is calling for a homerun here Did he say "a long ball here would be his first"?

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 07:01 PM) It's 4 innings into his 1st start. No, about the KC's pitching coach's ability. Just seeing him turn Frasor into a stud last year was impressive.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 9, 2015 -> 07:59 PM) i can't believe how good volquez's stuff looks. KC's pitching coach has made me a believer.