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QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 13, 2015 -> 08:02 AM) Hit 101 in the Futures Game. Pretty solid performance. Actually he hit 102 . 3 pitches in a row went. 100, 101, 102 . Didn't seem to be fooling anyone though. 4 straight hits off him including 2 doubles. Maybe he need to hide the ball better ? Seems like the hitters were seeing it well. But perhaps the guys belting him around were from higher levels ?

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 12, 2015 -> 01:50 PM) Jose Quintana is 4-9. White Sox runs scored in the 9 losses: 1-0-1-1-1-0-0-1-1 https://twitter.com/CSNChicago/status/620331908745048064 I told everyone at the beginning of the game thread its The Curse of the Q . What other prove does anyone need ?

White Sox have been on a run that last 2-3 weeks based mostly on pitching and improved defense. Despite a few here frustrated with Sanchez hitting, he has stabilized the D and I see no evidence that he will be replaced by Micah Johnson any time in the near future. Gillaspie is seeing less and less time because of his D . Bonifacio is barely used because he hasn't hit or fielded well in his opportunities. Beckham has fielded well and got some big hits but overall pretty much we we always get or worse from him. Management seems to have adjusted slightly on the fly, perhaps on the urging on Ventura and his pitchers, using Sanchez and now Saladino to plug holes defensively . Of course it's not so easy to fix the hitting which remains a huge disappointment. Will the Sox trade Samardzija ? Are Bonifacio and Gillaspie on the hot seat to be released/traded ? If Samardzija is traded do the Sox also trade LaRoche or some bullpen pieces considering Jones may return along with Albers ? If Samardzija is kept do the Sox trade once again from the minors further depleting any talent they do have down on the farm in an effort is get a more productive offense ? The 4 game series at home against KC after the ASB should give the Sox one last chance to show they can do better within the division since that will probably be the key to moving up in the standings . Frankly I think holding onto Shark would be an epic failure. The Cubs got a boatload for him . Oakland got 3 ML ready players from us plus another player that fit Oaklands style . I don't expect 4 players but should be at least one guy who looks like a decent prospect or more if Shark is packaged with a bullpen arm.

Too easy once again. Give a guy like Arrieta an even bigger strike zone and voila ,you have a 2 hitter. Bonifacio may be out the door very soon.

Caught a break not that it'll make any difference except in the margin of the Cubs win.

Too easy

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 12, 2015 -> 09:15 AM) That's what I keep telling myself. If we win today I know I'm going to get myself sucked back in just to get pissed off as the season goes on. .Put some conditions on the win. Q must get the W not just the team. Avi must hit 2 HRS etc. That way you need more than just the Sox win to be sucked (back in).

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 12, 2015 -> 09:52 AM) Well aren't you just bright Ray of sunshine! Seriously though, I've had a good feeling about this series since I woke up Friday morning and still feel good about about it. Sox bats will show up like they did yesterday. Sorry mi amigo you have had your share of "feels" the last 2 games. The best you can get today is maybe a Sox win but not a Q win , If you get both the its time to buy a very good bat and let the good times roll.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 12, 2015 -> 07:49 AM) If nothing else this last few weeks is going to drive up prices around the south side, because instead of being forced to sell, they now have to b convinced to sell. It's really tempting to start believing in the team again because we all WANT to believe. IF Q can get a W against the cubs today I'd really get sucked in. Not just a Sox win but a Sox win plus Q must get the W . If the Sox score double digit runs and shut the cubs out , start printing the World Series tickets. I suggest you all cool your jets until this vital game in the future of the season is played.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 12, 2015 -> 09:37 AM) Of course I hate what they're actually doing. Samardzija, Danks on Friday Quintana on Saturday Sale or Rodon Sunday (TBD) Sale is the most important player the Sox have and in the past has needed periodic rests at some point in the season. An arm injury of any kind to him and they are royally f***ed.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jul 12, 2015 -> 08:44 AM) 0-7 on the year watching the Sox in person. Cubs have also lost both games I've been to a Wrigley. Time to break a streak. Change your avatar to something Sox related or your curse will continue, if not, stay home . You and the curse of the Q together vs the Cubs will result in a disaster of epic proportions !

It's the curse of the Q striking . That's why Abreu isn't playing.The curse of the Q can include, injuries, bad hitting ,bad fielding , bad umpiring , bad managing , stale beer , tasteless taco's, girlfriends or wives in bad moods , natural disasters ... anything that results in a Q no decision and usually a Sox loss.

I know its just the win talking but I like the lineup yesterday without LaRoche in against the lefty.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 11, 2015 -> 10:31 AM) Nate Jones pitched a scoreless inning at Single-A Winston-Salem on Fri. Gave up hit. Of eight pitches, four were 100 mph. #WhiteSox https://twitter.com/CSNHayes/status/619913567622574080 4 at 100 ? Did he throw that hard before his injury ?

DVR'd both games since I was working. Tempted to DVR it tomorrow too cuz superstitious but I know I'll watch it live. If Q can get a win I actually might start believing in this team again . Just sayin' the Curse of the Q is real and Arrieta will be a handful for Sox hitter. Congrats Saladino on your 1st ML hit. You made it count !

Check youtube . Just search tour of Chicago.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 03:53 PM) Hitless Wonders 2.0? I've been thinking that for a week. Hitless defenseless wonders but damn Sanchez is fun to watch on defense. No way do the Sox send him back down . He's the pitcher's best bud/amigo. Love his range, his jump throws and a new wrinkle today, that under hand flip to 1st to complete the DP.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 07:16 PM) All of those 'seasons' add up to him having played a total of one season so far. And he's still young. He's actually a few months younger than Trayce Thompson. Aaargh but he is what he is what he is ! No Sox young hitter shall ever have a breakout season ye know nothin' landlubber !

I know how much you guys love Bleacher Report but they recently listed each teams mostly likely to move prospect so I'll give a recap. Orioles : Chance Sisco ,20 yrs old, Catcher ,currently playing at High A. LH Cubs: Javier Baez , 22 ,SS and 2nd base ,AAA having a good season there. Huge power. RH Astros: Domingo Santana , 22 ,OF , AAA having a very good season .Nice power , good walk rate, RH Angels : Nick Tropeano ,24 ,Pitcher ,AAA ,RH Dodgers : Jose DeLeon, 22, A+/AA Pitcher ,RH Mets: Marcus Molina 20 , Pitcher, A+ , RH Yankees: Greg Bird 22 , 1B , AA/AAA LH Pirates Alen Hanson, 22 ,Middle Inf. , AAA ,Very fast ,high MiL BA , decent power, strong arm Giants : Kyle Crick ,22 ,Pitcher ,AA, RH 6'4" 220 ,hard thrower These are just some of the names I thought were interesting. Puposely didnt include teams in the Sox division. Just don't see them trading inter -divisionally.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jul 8, 2015 -> 04:34 PM) Boston could also be a seller which will add more pitchers( Buchholz) into the mix. I've been hearing Bucholz won't be moved and tonight Kazmir was removed from the game after 50 pitches with triceps tightness. Samardzija lookng more and more like the most desirable asset .

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 8, 2015 -> 09:41 PM) That just broke a 24 game home streak of not scoring more than four runs...or was it not scoring more than three? Either way, pretty incredible at USCF. Even in these offensively challenged days. Danks still sucks. Guess the concept of two in a row was impossible for him. Great job by the bullpen and defense for most of the game....Avi continues to do really dumb things. But that 4 for 5 looked pretty good from Avi too.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 8, 2015 -> 09:29 PM) Record in extra innings and one run games White Sox +9 Nationals +9 Cubs +9 Royals +6 Cardinals +6 Oakland -20 We're good at something !

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 8, 2015 -> 09:06 PM) Yep. I praise Lexi for that snag. Great play. Sox are winning a lot of games lately. Survived a bad start tonight and still won. Makes up for the loss with Q throwing the gem. Would be nice to win 20 of 25 and get back into the WC race. GO SOX. Good job greg way to step up ! Normally that play gets praised possibly as a game changer but I looked and no one said anything about what a good play it was and the Alexei bashers (who do have legimate gripes) said nary a word. I mean if you can dish the crap about a player you can say when he does good too.

2 winner threads. Guy beat me by an eyelash . Eaton was the straw that stirred the drink tonight. He got the game tying infield hit in the sixth and the game winner in the 11th . Bullpen 6.2 innings of 2 hit no run ball against one of the best offenses in baseball. They are a very solid bunch at home .

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 8, 2015 -> 09:04 PM) if you insist I hadn't even got mine on yet . I was turning it inside out when Eaton connected.