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QUOTE (Marty34 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 08:00 PM) It's really hard to win a World Series too. You have to break a few eggs to make an omlet. Welcome to rebuilding.

QUOTE (smalls2598 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 07:17 PM) Last week, I had a phone interview for a job, and they are asking me to come in next Tuesday for an in-person interview. The phone interview was a conference call with the department head, the Director of Operations, and the Executive Director, and lasted about 45 minutes, going over my work history, asking me what seems like normal interview questions on situations/projects/school/etc. Now, I don't have much experience for this second level of interviews, because I've only had 2 jobs for the past 14 years (only been at my current job for 1.5 years). The in-person interview for my current job was a joke and lasted only about 15 minutes, so (to me) it's not really a good thing to base this upcoming interview on. I know every situation is different, but I'm just looking to get some kind of feel on what I should get prepared on for this upcoming interview. Do they typically ask for more situation experience? Or are they just trying to see how I may fit in with others there? Any kind of input would help. Thanks in advance. I have found the questions asked in an interview are usually more a reflection of what is wrong at a company than anything else. Usually if they are asking you how you would handle a certain situation, it is because it was a problem before. Honestly every place is different. It depends on the field, and the company you are talking to.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:59 PM) That'sfine but Iif we're nearly throwing the game anyway we can pitch Dylan until his arm falls off because who cares about him. The other problem is who do you remove from the 25 man roster? Again remember, if you remove a pitcher with options, he has to be in the minors for at least 10 days before he can be recalled again, meaning you either have to call up yet another minor leaguer to be in the pen, or you lose a member of the bullpen for the 5 days until the starter you called up can pitch again. If they don't have options, then you are sending them through the waiver process, and might lose them. Which pitcher were you ready to send out?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 05:44 PM) No issues on my end. None here either.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:33 PM) I'm still interviewing with places but that one is probably the place I do want to work. I'll probably get an offer soon so I wanted to give them first dibs but oh well. Here is the kicker, I interviewed with this place about 2 years ago and didn't get the gig. The people that interviewed me this time around remembered me. I know since it's a pharmaceutical company they'll have to DEA background checks and such but you would think they would run those after they extend an offer. If you get a different offer, don't hesitate to call your top choice and tell them.

QUOTE (LDF @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:59 PM) I too am a fan of Hoffman. If Kolek is taken then it would be Hoffman. For the draft people who know about the over slot money and signing, can you guys help me with a question. First my confession, I have a bid dislike for anything name Boras. however first Rodon is picked by the sox at #3, we can offer him how much ? does that mean he or his agent can't ask for more money than the allotted money for that pick, so if they do, we either pay it of get a comp pick right. The slot value for the #3 pick is just over $5.7 million.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:59 PM) That'sfine but Iif we're nearly throwing the game anyway we can pitch Dylan until his arm falls off because who cares about him. My feeling is that the Sox feel they fixed something in Noesi. Tipping pitches, adjustment in arm angle, standing taller, who knows what, but it seems they were anxious to get ahold of the guy. I also get the feeling they think he can be a starter, which is why they put him there today. I believe they will stretch him out, and he will start in this slot again.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:55 PM) Clearing crap off your 40 man is a lot smarter than doing a bullpen day again, especially since there's no off day that follows. Even if that starter is as awful as Dylan Axelrod. The max IP Axe has in any game this year is 6 IP, and he is averaging just over 5 IP. Putting him on a major league roster means there is a pretty good chance he makes it about the same 3.2 IP that Noesi made it. The guy isn't exactly tearing up Charlotte right now.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:35 PM) I don't think the Sox are dumb enough to have another bullpen day. If something comes up, what choice to they have? It isn't about being dumb, it is about reality. Look here is what they were looking at for today. Quintana -pitched yesterday- out Rienzo- pitched two days ago- out Carroll - pitched three days ago - out Danks - pitched four days ago, could he have gone on short rest? probably not after throwing 123 pitches in last outing- out Sale- DL, not eligible - out Paulino- DL, no eligible - out Johnson- sent down Saturday, can't come up for 10 days after send down without a DL spot being used - out Leesman- sent down April 23, means he can't pitch in majors again until something like May 2 or 3 unless a DL spot is being used - out Axelrod- Not on 40 man roster, needs someone to be waived to activate. Also started April 28 - out Surkamp- started four days ago, could have been called up to start on short rest, but is sporting the nifty .404 BAA and 6.00 ERA in Charlotte, plus a sexy WHIP of over 2.00- Um, pass. Duente Heath- Not on 40 man roster, has made one start this whole year, going 5 IP. Tommy Hanson- Slot did fall in line with opening, but has only made two starts this year, going a total of 9 IP in those two starts. Also not on 40 man roster, meaning someone else needed to be moved to get him to Chicago. So now I ask, what is the not dumb move there?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:21 PM) Still on this schtick no matter how many times you've been called out for it I see. Repeat it enough times, and it becomes true!

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:28 PM) What's the problem with signing a pitcher better than Q.? I can think of about 150 million reasons.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:27 PM) You simply can't afford to keep doing "bullpen games", as you're going to destroy your bullpen doing that. I absolutely don't believe Noesi was acquired with the thought of being a starter. Just seems to be inexcusable to not have something in mind for next week, as it's bad enough they got stuck with a game against the Tigers with one of the worst pitchers in baseball starting. The 40 man roster is full, and you are down three starters already. It isn't as easy as typing into your computer "you simply can't.", when the Sox don't really have a choice. Until they get Sale back and/or Paulino proves he can pitch, you are pretty screwed in the rotation. I'd be curious how many teams out there could start 10 starters in a month, and not run into a roster crunch.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 04:17 PM) Better not be Noesi! If so, the Sox management made some bad calculations in scheduling the starters the last two weeks. I don't think many calculations can over come an injury to your #1 and #2 starters, and extreme suckage another.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 03:56 PM) I bet he gets at least $15M a year, after he rejects the Tigers qualifying offer. I can't see the Tigers making a QO, especially with the Scherzer situation outstanding. I think $10 million tops, for one year, and an option year.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 03:47 PM) Cleto walking over a batter an inning, same as at AAA Memphis last year. How long does he get if his control doesn't improve? It is made easier and easier with guys like Putnam, Carroll, and Noesi showing good things. That lessens the amount of patience the team has to have.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 03:45 PM) Really, a 36 year old who already had a major injury is going to command a big, all-caps level contract? The DH only DH has become passe. Martinez is going to take a huge paycut, as will Dunn.

Nathaniel Stoltz ‏@stoltz_baseball 3m Kannapolis RHP Tyler Danish 89-91 T92 in the first, 85-89 T91 after, plus sink, SL 77-82 flashes plus w/tilt, okay CH 77-82. Danish's actions on the mound are more fluid than last year. Arm action's still unorthodox, but I think the motion works as a whole.q

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 02:48 PM) I saw someone post on twitter that was the first time in team history that happened I don't really know how upset you can get. He pitched great the first 3 innings. He's not a starter and he was not stretched out. If this was a "bullpen game" he did his job and RV should have pulled him the first signs of trouble in the 4th. If anything, I think this was a positive outing from him. If he can pitch well for 1-3 innings at a time, that is a significant upgrade to our current s***show of a bullpen The pen has been A LOT better over the last couple of weeks. IIRC, they had a 2.35 ERA over the last 10 games previous to last nights game. That number has obvious come down in the last two games, as they have not allowed any ER in the last 5.1IP over the last two days.

Chicago White Sox ‏@whitesox 9m Alexei Ramirez's 40 hits in April are a franchise record.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 02:22 PM) Pick one. Should Noesi be rewarded for the fact that he went 3 innings and then possibly tired out as you said in your first one or should he be released from the roster for giving up runs in the 4th inning when robin "left him out to die". If anything they are going to look at the three scoreless innings and think they have at the very least right handed reliever on their hands. If they think he got tired, they are probably feeling pretty good about his being better once he has more pitches under his belt. I'm not sure how you don't take this outing some sort of a positive thing. Well I can see how some would look for the negative, but I digress.

The strike zone is getting smaller, that isn't helping.

Comiskey Park Hitmen ‏@CPHSox 1m Jake Petricka warming in the #WhiteSox pen. #Tigers

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 30, 2014 -> 01:56 PM) You didn't mention Leury? If they don't send down Semien start full time, they send down Garcia.

Damn. I really wanted one of those runs.