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Frazier and Abreu both seem to be awaking from their April slumbers.

Chicago White Sox‏Verified account @whitesox 15m15 minutes ago The #WhiteSox have now scored 10-plus runs in back-to-back games for the first time since May 26-May 27, 2012:

CSN Chicago‏Verified account @CSNChicago 8m8 minutes ago Rajon Rondo won't be able to play tonight, after all - http://bit.ly/2piMgmt #BullsTalk

Chuck Garfien‏Verified account @ChuckGarfien 4m4 minutes ago Rondo said they can't numb his broken thumb with a painkiller or use cortisone. "You can't numb this part (of the thumb). It won't work."

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 10:29 AM) Leury was always a fav candidate for me as a bench piece. Speed is real. His speed and versatility alone gives him value as a 25th man on a roster. If he can actually hit now? Yeah.

I think Leury Garcia has silently become our starting CF, and Davidson is on his way to doing the same at DH.

At the rate they are going at, Carson Fulmer might be the next SP called up.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 02:31 AM) Ho hum another 10 run game from the offensive juggernauts that are the 2017 Chicago White Sox. Would be nice if my AAP Leury Garcia keeps up the good hitting. According to this article on whitesox.com http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/226...against-royals/ Leury has changed his approach and garnered some baseball smarts on making contact and situational hitting. It just amazes me how much the ball is jumping off of his bat this year.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 09:23 AM) Yep. My impression of when Kenny goes is not the "let's get final word if he's good enough" it's the "let's make sure he knows that our whole org believes in him and are serious about competitive offers and hope it gives us an advantage" Plus Kenny Williams seems to be the best scout in the entire system. He seems to have the role of final crosschecker for any large outlays. He did it for both Abreu and Viciedo for sure.

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 05:03 PM) Scott Merkin @scottmerkin now Major League source confirms to MLB.com that the White Sox will be going to watch Luis Robert this week. Scott Merkin @scottmerkin now Both executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn will be in attendance. Team did not confirm report Kenny is going in person. It is now officially serious.

Baseball Reference‏Verified account @baseball_ref 58m58 minutes ago Miguel Gonzalez is getting a first-pitch strike in 64.8% of PAs this year, up from 61.4% for his career http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/...g_pitches::none … #WhiteSox

Scott Merkin‏Verified account @scottmerkin 12m12 minutes ago Defense is White Sox secret weapon http://atmlb.com/2qbBeyp via @mlb

Chicago White Sox‏Verified account @whitesox 2m2 minutes ago The #WhiteSox have sent RHP Juan Minaya to Class AAA Charlotte on an injury rehab assignment.

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale 2m2 minutes ago Report: Derek Jeter,Jeb Bush-led group set to buy #Marlins. MLB and Marlins aren't commenting.

670 The Score‏Verified account @670TheScore 57m57 minutes ago #Bulls' Rajon Rondo remains ruled out for Game 5, 'long shot' chance of a return in this series beyond that http://cbsloc.al/2oHeNzV

As to the Bears drafting a QB, I have to imagine this is all a smoke screen to try to get someone trade up for their QB.

670 The Score‏Verified account @670TheScore 2m2 minutes ago Agent: Jay Cutler wants to play in 2017, isn't considering retirement http://cbsloc.al/2oH4M5Q

Dan HayesVerified account @CSNHayes A small change in footwork has led to a huge diff. for Zack Collins, who has thrown out 10 of 14 SB attempts. #WhiteSox https://twitter.com/csnchicago/status/856916856900395009 …

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 11:57 AM) Couldn't endorse this more: http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/201...ma-speaking-fee Yet it is completely not surprising either.

Out of curiosity, does anyone have R/L splits for Davidson from the minors? Are they extreme?

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 07:47 AM) With increased draft emphasis, the race for the bottom is worse than ever. Not sure what the league can do about it, though. Considering 12 teams go to the playoffs, I highly doubt 17 teams are our "main competition".

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 05:50 AM) Reds Brewers Phillies Royals Mariners/Rangers Rays Giants Padres Tigers Pirates Twins Blue Jays A's Angels Marlins Mets Braves 17 of 30 teams are our main competition. Impressive level of suck this year in MLB.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 07:38 PM) Dan Hayes saying they are working with Spencer on getting more "downward angles on his pitches". Not much change in his stuff, its the eye level. Looked good doing it tonight. AKA Pitching downhill. Stop me if you have heard this one before...

There are a lot of small sample sizes so far, but the Sox pitching to this point has been A+ as a team. Q is the only one who really is pitching below his level, and it is my guess that a lot of that is from off-field distractions more than anything else.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 07:10 PM) We'll see. Not getting my hopes up. If Smith does commit to Illinois, I wonder if Tilmon reconsiders again. Odd that we haven't heard anything about him other than a Kansas visit two weeks ago. Message board rumors saying Missouri is nervous that they're gonna miss out on Tilmon to the big bloods. I don't know who is in the lead, but I know last year when I saw him, Roy Williams was there in person.