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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 04:17 PM) If they don't, who cares? I really do like the idea of stockpiling arms that haven't worked out perfectly for other teams on our roster and in our pen. It worked pretty freaking well for KC. If we can hold onto him for the season he's a nice wild card to see if he can get something together, but the major league level doesn't seem like where he's going to do that.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 03:56 PM) Drabek just isn't nearly the same pitcher as he was before the surgeries. Hell, if we were in the cell, that ball would've been gone. Do we think they'll be able to get him through waivers?

How has Drabek looked? Stepped away for a bit.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 03:25 PM) With Trout hitting his 100th and 101st homers last night, I decided to review this ancient thread: http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...=72142&st=0 IIRC the only mention of Trout being taken was "The Angels sure love their outfielders don't they"

Kirk Hinrich is out tonight. Rose, Noah and Gibson all ready to go. — Sean Highkin (@highkin) April 18, 2015

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 02:29 PM) This game will be symbolic of the early turning point for our offense Pretty much everyone in the lineup has to feel good about how they've done today.

Well that's that.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 02:21 PM) he's gotta let people know he knows what a challenge is! I'm waiting on our friend who thinks challenges needed to be saved with the winning run on base in the 9th inning yesterday to tell us consistently how silly of a challenge that one was because obviously it needs to be saved for extra innings?

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 02:22 PM) Nah, I don't think so. A baseball isn't flat. It's entirely possible it it the knob and his pinky at the same time. Even if it hit the bat only the impact right next to the hand probably made it sting some.

Martinez fooled alexei pretty well there I think.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 01:55 PM) Way to go Dunn! I don't hate them as much Um...

Hawk's HR calls this year seem a little off.

yay tie game!

That was one heckuva battle.

saw 98 there.

They still have to deal with Chris.

And as usual.

Early scoring chance.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 01:00 PM) Any chance ventura gets fired if they get swept in detroit? That would pretty brutal especially when you specifically line up your top 3 starters for the series. No. Robin will coach out this season unless he resigns. They're not going to make a public spectacle of firing a guy the franchise likes early in the season.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Apr 18, 2015 -> 12:13 PM) Oh Jesus. Bash Merlin if you wanna bash anyone. He's one of the longest tenured players on the team (behind only Lexi right?), getting mad at him for responding to a beat writer is just silly. Danks is longest-tenured Sox player now IIRC.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Apr 17, 2015 -> 09:35 PM) Maybe the mysterious extension he signed was only for one season, and his contract expires after this one. All I know is that is also not Robin Ventura's fault™.

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Apr 17, 2015 -> 07:03 PM) This has been one of the most frustrating seasons to watch since the Bulls have been good again and yet we are still the 3 seed. I feel like the East must still suck. 1. Thibs. 2. The Bulls are really good at adding complimentary pieces right now.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Apr 17, 2015 -> 09:19 PM) So what the hell is Courtney Hawkins? A very raw player with extreme talent who was pushed aggressively and is gradually catching up with the challenging assignments and the struggles. Courtney Hawkins may be the ultimate test of the White Sox's "push people hard" philosophy.

QUOTE (bulokis @ Apr 17, 2015 -> 06:44 PM) Guess what will Robin do tomorrow? Is Chris stretched out for 8 tomorrow? Because I want that to not be a controversial decision.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 17, 2015 -> 09:17 PM) 0 0 0 No. If this team winds up like I think they will, Robin will be "allowed to resign".