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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:33 PM) SWA all the way to Cbus. Lots of flight times/options. I prefer SWA when I fly for sure. I know it is a love/hate airline, but I love them.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 03:43 PM) and that would be? He is nursing some sort of pain, and they are waiting it out. If this was just rest, they would have already set the date.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 03:40 PM) No. You advertise your commodity to your fanbase. People want to see Sale pitch, so I think that it would be in the Sox best interests to let us know when he'll pitch again so we can get tickets. He is the best moneymaker the Sox currently have. They'd be stupid to not take advantage of it. Exactly. So instead of telling the fan base not to buy tickets because he isn't going to pitch soon, they are leaving the door open that he might be pitching sooner. Honestly the fact that they still haven't set a date yet tells me everything I need to know.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:53 PM) You'd think they'd announce if he's injured or something. It seems odd that they're being so quiet about it. Why? Do you go advertising your shortfalls to your competitors?

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:25 PM) If it's work related I pretty much have to fly anywhere because paying my time in the car + gas >>> paying for the flight, but if it's not work related I'll drive as far as 10 hours. We haven't done more than 6 in a day with the kids yet but I think they could handle it. This. I had to fly to Columbus before. That one sucked. I could have been there driving in the time that it took me to drive to ORD, add the extra time for security, and the flight.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:18 PM) You just described perfectly why I drive anywhere within 700 miles. My number is 8 hours unless it is work related. By the time I get up to ORD, plus get up there the extra two hours early, etc, I might as well drive.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:15 PM) Or he'll pitch Sunday and this is nothing but some clown on the Score's speculation. I believe if there was no worry at all, he'd be pitching ASAP. There is at least some level of fear if they are giving him 7 days rest, even if it is just maintenance related.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:06 PM) What's the point of skipping him right now though? He's already been off for a week, and they need to beat KC if they want to be in contention. Look at Chris Sale's career so far, and think about it. One of two things is going on. Either the Sox are paranoid about his arm falling off, and seeing as he has missed some time in each season as a starter in his career, that might be well founded. Or #2, he is hurt, and they are trying not to go public with that fact, which make the ASG fiasco make a lot more sense, and it also makes his "extra rest" make sense.

I said it in the other thread, no way. He'd need to get to 230-240 innings to have a real chance. Sale usually ends up around 200 innings once he has his time for a dead arm.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 01:34 PM) I'd rather discuss if he can get to 300 k's this year. A much more fun topic with immediate reward. I'll create a poll. Not a chance. He'd have to throw 230-240 innings this year, which won't happen.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 12:49 PM) The Score is going to be worse than ever with the Cubs love that will be taking place. TBH, the only reason I have 670 on my dial for the White Sox. When they are gone, I'll never listen to that garbage again.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/201...g-to-wls-am-890

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 54m54 minutes ago Pedro Martinez says that he believes 60% of the #MLB was using steroids and PEDs when he pitched.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 12:07 PM) Yes! I can tolerate Farmio a bit more as a color guy. But Rongey doesn't bring any insight to pre and post game analysis. He just pretty much states the obvious. It would be nice to have a guy with a little more knowledge of the game of baseball. One guy who I thought was terrific in this role was Dave Wills back in the day. Rongey has deteriorated into the typical score guy after his time there. I used to like him, but I can't do it anymore.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 12:02 PM) the tone of voice doesnt bother me as much as him missing crucial plays or calls because he is trying to make inside jokes with DJ. And he calls for a homerun pretty much every other batter, and that is no exaggeration DJ and Farmer had awful chemistry when they started together, but now I really enjoy listening to them. DJ makes Farmer not quite as insufferable.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 11:59 AM) Swirsky-Stone, DJ-Farmer I still think Farmer and DJ are great. Swirsky knows nothing about baseball. It worked for a game, but as an every day announcer he would be just terrible. He had gotten annoying after a week or so.

Chicago White Sox ‏@whitesox 8m8 minutes ago Chicago, IL For those asking about rotation: Samardzija and Danks tomorrow (in that order), Quintana Saturday. No confirmation for Sunday yet.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 2h2 hours ago #WhiteSox and #Bulls announce a long-term deal with 890 AM. Sox to start in 2016. Bulls in 2016-17. Deal runs through 2021 for both.

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 2h2 hours ago White Sox moving to WLS AM 890 as new flagship station on a deal running from 2016 through 2021

All four contracts are up, could we see changes? Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 2h2 hours ago Next up for Brooks Boyer and company will be the announcers, with all four up contractually after this season

Going through one of those clickbait type of things, apparently the first two choices for Walter White in Breaking Bad were Mathew Broderick and John Cusak.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 08:03 AM) He was walking around in a walking boot last night. I've put in requests for info, haven't heard back yet. Walking boot is usually ankle related.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 08:55 AM) The team is 7 runs above their pythagorean win-loss, illustrating just how good the defense has been. http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2015/07/h...-into-the-race/ It is also worth pointing out that the probability percentage has about doubled over the last week/week and a half as the pitching and defense has solidified.

I feel better about it with the Bulls moving over as well.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 09:05 PM) I think you're reading too much into this. Guerra was called up and basically rotted in the bullpen for a few weeks, Beck had one spot start when Erik wasn't available (would've had to pitch on two days rest), & Montas is getting the call once again when Erik isn't an option. IMO, Johnson is clearly the guy pegged for a rotation spot. They've been monitoring his innings very closely as of late, even skipping a recent start. IMO, that tells me they're expecting/hoping the guy will be needed in the majors in the very near future. Johnson was involved in the AAA ASG. If they wanted him here, he would be here. Pitching against the team they are chasing in the division, they are looking to bring up the guys that give them the best chance to win a game, and are not worried about a AAA scrimmage game.