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Let Sale go 5 at least, and then maybe cap him at 90 pitches if he's not at that mark

So I was thinking this morning about what players prior to the draft/during draft selection show did I really miss on (as well as the few I guess right on). Here they are: - I was completely against the White Sox drafting a "grinder" from the northeast out of high school. To me, I thought Trout's ceiling would be that of Aaron Rowand. - I loved the scouting videos of Stetson Allie and Matthew Hobgood - When the Sox drafted Chris Sale, a part of me was hoping they'd take Josh Sale instead - As many on here know, I was all in on Rodon last year and have huge expectations for him - I thought Beckham would be a multi-year all-star, but deep down I was worried he benefited a lot from using an aluminum bat

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 07:32 PM) damn Avi showing some quick hands. He looks great against LHP

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 06:39 PM) I would absolutely love for balta or DA to throw this in my face in October after the Sox win the World Series, but I hate this Sox team so far. Nothing worse than a boring team that plays stupid and lacks energy. They're digging themselves into a hole that might be too big to get out of in the division.

Nice job keeping momentum

Big batter here for Sale

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 06:59 PM) I was curious how you would put a negative spin on this. LaRoche has a .533 SLG (SSS), something Adam Dunn had not done since before signing a four year contract with the White Sox. Obviously since he hit a homer, wasn't saying it to be insulting. Just the similarities to Dunn are striking to me: name, lefty DH coming over from Nats, homers a lot, striking out a ton, low average, can't hit lefties, great clubhouse guy

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 06:55 PM) Las Vegas paid off. Hopefully not partying with Stoll

Way to go Dunn! I don't hate them as much

QUOTE (shysocks @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 05:52 PM) Eaton BB Eaton SB Melky XBH Melky RBI Firsts! Great to see

I don't think Swanson will be available at 8, especially with Kirby slipping.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 06:38 PM) This covers the situation for me. But how hilarious of a spectacle was yesterday? My god. Bryant strikes out in three pitches. Strikes out a couple more times. Gets a chance late, fails. Cubs get an early lead on a beautiful day, blow it. That was the most Cubby scenario possible. They are the MLB's Cleveland Browns times two. He'll be a great hitter, but it's funny how he made one good catch and they made it seem like he had the greatest defensive game in history.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 05:47 PM) Micah is a trip on defense. Anytime the ball is near him I get nervous. His stint up here isn't going to take long. He needs to prove he can dominate in AAA, as he's been someone that seems to take a year per level.

Speaking of baseball gods, we're not exactly getting to face Jason Marquis this week or next. By next Wednesday, the Sox will have faced: Hughes, Carrasco, Bauer, Price, Sanchez, Greene, Carrasco, Bauer, Kluber I can't remember the last time we faced so many good starters in a row without a breather.

QUOTE (beautox @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 06:38 PM) god damn this offense is hard to stomach. I would absolutely love for balta or DA to throw this in my face in October after the Sox win the World Series, but I hate this Sox team so far. Nothing worse than a boring team that plays stupid and lacks energy. They're digging themselves into a hole that might be too big to get out of in the division.

Alexei "first pitch out" Ramirez

Not that it mattered, but how about another fundamental error with Sale not being directly behind the catcher?

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 05:34 PM) It was actually a closer play then I thought it would be. And like I said, Cabrera doesn't take 2nd if Flowers catches the ball, plain and simple. It's almost like Flowers has the yips in terms of catching the ball. Even on pitches that are strikes, he's been dropping a lot of them. I said it last week, but it's almost like he's trying to break in a new glove.

With VMart struggling, probably is a good idea to stop letting Miggy beat us.

This Tigers lineup from 2-6 is just awesome. Dumbrowski's done a great job of getting Cabrera some protection, and their hitting coach deserves a ton of credit.

QUOTE (daggins @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 06:28 PM) Well, good game guys, see you tomorrow. Can we pray for rain tomorrow?

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 05:27 PM) You could catch the ball Flowers. Why start now?

Ugh, hate letting him beat us

This just keeps getting more irritating. The Sox keep making it look like it was a really complex play. When it doubt in that situation, challenge it! http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/ventur...e-all-missed-it

Just have to laugh at this