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QUOTE (Cali @ May 2, 2013 -> 07:03 PM) If that's true, it's yet another ding in Robin's armor. I wouldn't say it's his fault really. It's just the price you pay when you're in contention all season long. Unfortunately, the Sox have nothing to show for contending last year though.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 2, 2013 -> 07:00 PM) So many years of the Sox being so much better than the rest of baseball at keeping guys healthy. Plenty of credit for that goes to the training and conditioning people, but even if they are really good... bad luck had to hit at some point. I guess this year, so far, is that point. Let's hope pushing players extremely hard last year isn't coming back to bite the White Sox.

Is Peavy going to be able to start this wknd?

Man, what is going on this season! Unreal, and it doesn't look like a rainout will happen.

For the next few months, you'd like to see Gillaspie on the bench against LHP. If the Sox fall out of contention though, I'd love to see Gillaspie be a full-time starter so he can get experience vs LHP (very minimal in his MLB career so far) in order to see if he can hit them. If Gillaspie can be a .275 hitter and provide 13-15 homers, it will be a great young piece for this team going forward.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 2, 2013 -> 04:59 PM) If you are out of contention, I absolutely agree. But for a contending team, there is nothing wrong with having Gavin towards the middle or back of your rotation. Over the past 5 seasons, he averaged 190 IP, with around a 4.12 ERA. I'd love to see how many starters in the AL could say that over the same time frame, I'm sure it's not a lot. Yet Sox fans seem to think he is Danny Wright. If I thought the Sox could contend this year and/or Gavin would have a lot of trade value at the deadline, I think I'd be a lot more upset with the news.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 2, 2013 -> 04:52 PM) People seem to think that 30-start, 4.00-4.25 ERA (in the AL) starters grow on trees or something. You pretty much know by now what you'll get from Floyd over the course of the season. If the Sox aren't going to be in contention, I have no problem seeing what Santiago can give you as a starter for a full year.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 2, 2013 -> 03:39 PM) K-Town Intimidators ‏@Intimidators 16m A couple roster moves to announce today, including a promotion to Winston-Salem. Who could it be? We'll tell you soon... Micah Johnson?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 2, 2013 -> 03:40 PM) That's honestly the first time I had ever heard about it. I was always under the impression that insurance only kicked in if the player missed the whole season. However, over the last year or so, it seems like that isn't accurate.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 2, 2013 -> 04:42 PM) This one hurts because I really felt the Sox should have dealt Floyd this offseason. I've always been a big fan of Floyd's talent, but I feel they could have added a little more to the team with his $9.5 freed up and any prospect they would have brought in would have been worth it. If he does have to get TJ surgery, it makes you wonder how this injury is different than the one he had last year. With that said, it would suck to lose a possible trade chip but at least his contract is up after this season. I'm sure Theo will just sign him in the offseason now to a 1-year deal.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 2, 2013 -> 03:07 AM) This board is always so much quieter when the Tigers lose and the Sox win. Or you have to wait 3 hours for the game to end to watch the Americans finale.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 2, 2013 -> 04:05 AM) Meatheads disliked it for what reason? Did you observe the Reed/AJP relationship in the clubhouse? Maybe there is a legit reason? I don't like the timing of it in that situation, but the legend of AJ grows. It was funny seeing Konerko laughing at 1B.

QUOTE (flavum @ May 2, 2013 -> 03:05 AM) Good win. Hope Peavy shows up tomorrow. Looks like a rainout

I'm sure I'm looking into things too much, but Rios had quite the smirk after the game was over.

Alright, now we can laugh about the HBP.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 2, 2013 -> 03:00 AM) No doubt in my mind is was thre for a reason. Then why not do it on first pitch to him? Given AJ's aggressiveness, if you throw a first pitch fastball down the plate like they did, there's a good chance you miss on your chance to hit him.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 2, 2013 -> 02:59 AM) It was a fastball near his head It wasn't that far inside, as AJ basically caught it with his elbow.

If that was intentional, it was just about the dumbest thing imaginable.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ May 2, 2013 -> 02:57 AM) Was that purposely? - serious question Hawk and Stone say yes

Funny thing is I really don't think that was intentional.

Oh boy!

Nice job of recovery by the pen

Gas

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 2, 2013 -> 03:37 AM) this dude has one thing on his mind Catch a fly ball to win the World Series?

This bullpen is having a hard time retiring hitters.