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QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Jun 22, 2014 -> 04:35 PM) What would you guys think about giving Clayton Richard a shot next spring? He underwent surgery in April & is now a free agent. Maybe a minor league contract with a shot in spring training? I always liked him and he had a couple of solid stretches in the bigs with the Padres. His peak outside of Petco seems to be a #5 starter that eats some innings and has some implosions. In 2010 and 2012, he pitched over 200 innings and made 33 starts each season. In those years, his home-road splits are exactly what you'd expect from a pitcher who's home ballpark is the best home park in the league. I'd be concerned about him pitching half of his games in The Cell.

QUOTE (1dog @ May 31, 2014 -> 12:27 AM) I want to feel bad for ya, but I don't understand any of this. How do you live 90 miles straight south of Chicago and your cable company is based in Missouri? And you live in the northern most point? I am not great with geography, but wtf. Regardless, have you googled "how to bypass MLB.TV blackouts" or something similar? Might cost you a couple bucks for a reliable proxy, but would be worth it if you already have MLB.TV. Proxies get a little dicey.. I've been using a VPN and that's been pretty fool proof. I live in the heart of "in-market." And I can still watch Sox games on MLB.tv

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 26, 2014 -> 03:47 PM) Eaton hurt again It looks like he pulls up lame every time he runs to first hard.

QUOTE (oldsox @ May 8, 2014 -> 07:49 AM) .....speaking of the Eaton trade, Hector Code Red Santiago got lit up by the Yanks yesterday. Now 0-6, ERA of 5.19. And he's headed to the bullpen, per ESPN Los Angeles

QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ May 5, 2014 -> 11:43 AM) Agreed here on seemingly all accounts. For me personally, Its not the ticket prices that are prohibiting. It is the periphery costs, such as parking, food/bev that kept me from going to games (I moved out of IL in 2011). I had to leave my season ticket package, not because I couldn't afford the tickets, but because I couldn't afford the parking. At $18/game my parking was about 1/3 the cost of going to the games in seats I truly enjoyed (Upper Deck, Row 7, section 531 behind home plate). I considered finding a reasonable public-transportation method, but from Westmont/Downers Grove there isn't anything as convenient as driving. Food/bev is a little easier to manage once you figure out a plan to grill outside the stadium, but it's always tempting to grab something to eat on the inside. If parking were $10 every day.. Maybe $15, the amount of games I'd go to would increase significantly. Paying $10 a few Sundays ago hardly put a dent into what that game cost me.. That, added to not drinking and grilling Brats and eating chips outside the game made for a grand-total of $61 (girlfriend just HAD to have some ice cream, and I just HAD to have some peanuts inside) for two of us to go with seats in the lower bowl. $30 per person for a day/night out is a manageable expense in my book. Once you break $50, it becomes a luxury.

TANK!

Hope I'm not hijacking the thread here but it's on-topic.. Are there any statistical studies that support the need to consider handedness in line up construction? I get the concept, but I have to wonder whether it is an overrated consideration and/or if teams are ridiculously overpaying just to have a "power lefty" in their lineup.

Clearly speculation, but an interesting thought. Could The Sox Turn to Gregg?

QUOTE (onedude @ Apr 28, 2014 -> 03:40 PM) Probably more for Beckhams benefit, less for Marcus. Maybe to spark Gordon? I hope that's the reason anyway. Beckham hasn't looked bad since coming back. He's behind on fastballs, hitting a lot to the right side, but getting good wood on the ball. If he gets a hold of something off speed, it's likely he'll smash it. It's clear that the White Sox will try anything to squeeze the potential out of Gordon.

QUOTE (sammy esposito @ Apr 27, 2014 -> 10:45 PM) I wish he could also get his AVG UP so he can win roy,and the seldom attained triple crown . Either his AVG or OBP rising would seal the deal. If he's a guy who takes walks and when he hits, hits for power, that's damn noticeable too.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 25, 2014 -> 11:23 PM) Abreu might lose rookie of the month and get player of the month if he keeps this up Abreu leads the league in HR and RBI... Given how heavily weighted those stats are when it comes to awards, I'd say he has a shot at player of the month. Nobody else is really putting up numbers that are as eye-popping.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 27, 2014 -> 05:28 PM) Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 51m Carroll had a torn labrum in his right hip repaired in '09 and Tommy John in '12. Pretty amazing story I was wondering why the "late bloom" on this guy, this makes more sense now. QUOTE (dasox24 @ Apr 27, 2014 -> 06:12 PM) I honestly couldn't be any happier for Carroll right now. I was out golfing today but followed the game on my phone. Watching the highlights and seeing him get that standing ovation gave me chills. I can't imagine how both he and his family felt. What a great story. I was one section over from his family and friends and as the game went on, I found myself keeping an eye on them during the White Sox defensive halves. They were so excited and it added a very cool human element to the game today. This will be one of those cool human-interest sports stories that I hope continues. Carroll seems like he's got his head on straight, he just took some tough breaks. He was dealing in AAA this year before coming up and he dealt today, I'd say there's no reason not to see if he can't figure out how to be an MLB pitcher.

I'll be in sec 134.. Nothing like an impulse game on an average-weather Sunday.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Apr 20, 2014 -> 05:34 PM) I enjoyed it. Just at the time we only had a 6 run lead when we took out Erik. Lindstrom needed some work. The Rienzo thing just seemed odd. Johnson's control was hot-garbage. He threw 87 pitches and only threw 44 strikes. Had Robin left Johnson in and he finally got rocked, the game would be closer and the bullpen management would look much different. Erik Johnson wasn't good today, but luck was on his side. Bringing Rienzo in with a solid lead was a safe introduction to the 2014 season. It all seems so obvious...

I hate blackouts as much as the next guy, but they're not that hard to get past, legitimately and legally, especially if you're just trying to watch at home.

Lexi Jazz Hands!!

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 13, 2014 -> 06:18 PM) Why does this happen to the Sox year after year? Is it possible that the infallible Don Cooper doesn't understand relief pitchers the way he understands starters?

Ugh, Swisher

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 13, 2014 -> 03:19 PM) I still thinkg they will wear them mostly on Sundays and probably wore them yesterday because of the 83 era blanket giveaway. This makes more sense now. Thank you.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Apr 13, 2014 -> 03:15 PM) It's the player's choice whenever they want to wear them this year apparently Well that seems kind of dumb.. I like them and all, but throwbacks with no purpose annoy me.

I feel silly because I'm usually the uniform guy.. But what's with the 83s this weekend? Are they commemorating something, or is it just a cash-grab trying to sell more jerseys and hats?

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 7, 2014 -> 07:45 AM) Here we go... http://www.fangraphs.com/community/why-the...hould-relocate/ I haven't even read it yet, but the first thing I noticed is this dips*** doesn't know the difference between then and than. This is one of the more poorly written postings I've ever seen on FanGraphs. It makes it very difficult to take it seriously.

Off to a good start, (2-0) and the team has won one game in very stable fashion with an ace going deep into the game and traditional contributors coming through, and one game in hyper-exciting "who?!" did "what?!" walk-off fashion.... What better time to start talking about attendance!? *end trolling* *ignore thread*

Yeah! We're already talking about attendance! We really are in mid-season form! This makes me excited! Let the record state that it's 32 degrees out on a Wednesday. Come on.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 08:36 PM) "I tell ya Stone Pony, this is the most exciting and athletic young White Sox team since the late 90's...Abreu's going to win multiple MVP's and Eaton will make everyone forget about Scotty Pods." Tell me he actually said this. Don't tease me with awesomely ridiculous Hawkisms.