Dick Allen

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 23, 2014 -> 08:53 AM) Be a Spring Training instructor and then do the ambassador role and then he'll eventually begin to take on more responsibilities and maybe within 3-4 years of retiring, he's on the bench full time in some capacity. I definitely see him with a spring training role since he lives out there, but even he said coaching is something he would probably do with his kids for the foreseeable future. I wouldn't think he would be a full-time major league coach or manager for a decade or so, if ever.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 23, 2014 -> 08:49 AM) Tell you what, I think you should continue showing how strongly you believe in your defenses of moves that are poorly planned and really shouldn't work. There's a real simple technique, go to Vegas and bet $100k on the underdog in a bunch of games where the odds are 5 to 1 against. then tell me how spectacularly it works out for you. Nice comeback. Now go back to managing on the internet, and continue to get out managed by the guy you complain about.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 23, 2014 -> 08:41 AM) I know, I mean, all I wanted was for Viciedo to get playing time, and now that he's gotten it look how awful he's been. Clearly he belonged on the bench that first week of the year. He's useless. Yeah you are a genius. You complained Paulie wasn't in the opening day line up after complaining after he signed that he would play TOO MUCH. You complained De Aza was playing on opening day when he it 2 homers. You complained Semien led off the other day when he had 4 hits. You really don't know as much as you think, but keep patting yourself on the back.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 23, 2014 -> 08:25 AM) That is all fine and dandy, but how much medical experience does that guy have and what access does he have to Sale's medical files? That's the thing. If it truly is a flexor strain, maybe it a week or two thing. And perhaps the other example of a flexor strain, like Gavin Floyd in 2013, really wasn't a flexor strain.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 23, 2014 -> 08:24 AM) 2+ years ago I wasn't looking forward to the "Konerko as manager" talk when it comes around. Now? Can't be worse. Wonder if we'll get Thome first. It could be a lot worse. Robin could have actually listened to your complaints and suggestions.

Is flexor strain used as a description for any type of pain or swelling in that area? In other words, are all flexor strains similar? I remember Rick Sutcliffe once saying that when you were told you have tendonitis, it really meant they didn't know what the problem was. Floyd was out with a flexor strain in 2012. He came back and was really good. Then he sucked in 2013 hitting the DL with another "flexor strain" until it was determined it was much worse. I'm probably way off, but I just think just because it is called a flexor strain, doesn't mean it is a flexor strain. Maybe flexor strains are as curable as the White Sox and Sale seem to think, and that is what Sale's injury is, while other things called the same thing ultimately weren't flexor strains and resulted in a more serious injury. All things considered, if Chris Sale was ultimately going to have TJ surgery at some point, now is probably the best time for it to happen anyway. Not when you are paying him more, and expecting more from your team.

QUOTE (hammerhead johnson @ Apr 22, 2014 -> 10:07 PM) Yeah, I was just checking in to witness the outrage over Webb being used in a meaningless game, but his name wasn't even mentioned. So, when he's truly needed in a couple days from now, Ventura will rest him. The White Sox brought the tying run to the plate in the 9th. What exactly is your definition of meaningless game vs. games where Webb is truly needed?

QUOTE (SoxnGiants @ Apr 23, 2014 -> 07:41 AM) DV's swing seems quieter to me lately. Less body movement through to contact. I'd still like to see him get even quieter but this has been a positive step imo. Still seems to struggle laying off breaking pitches low and outside but I missed about ha;f the games so perhaps I don't have the full picture. He is a talented guy. He will undoubtedly go into a stretch where it will look like he has no clue at some point. The key is to keep that as brief as possible. He does seem to be at least a little more selective at the plate. If Dayan Viciedo can limit himself to swinging at pitches he can hit hard, like he is doing now, he will put up crazy numbers. That is easier said than done.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Apr 23, 2014 -> 07:29 AM) What's new about Flowers's approach? He's walking and striking out pretty much exactly the same amount as he was last year. He is taking the ball the other way a lot more. Not trying to hit every ball 700 feet. He is striking out a ton, and obviously has hit in some good luck, which should go back closer to the mean, but no way would he give himself a chance to be this lucky with his old approach.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 22, 2014 -> 11:35 PM) No s***. Ventura is f***ing clueless. Webb comes out throwing 96, this is our "long man". Meanwhile he won't just let leesman eat it, he's gotta go to the pen early. Dude has no fugging clue when you call it a day and when you fight, none, zip, zero, zilch. If you watched the game and listened to Stone, they used him as the long man out of necessity. They are going to try to get him used to pitching one inning at a time. He had not pitched in almost a week and threw one inning. If that kills Webb for 3 or 4 days, he obviously can't be a closer. It is rather ironic you are calling someone clueless.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 22, 2014 -> 08:00 PM) Downs just a waste of 4 mil plus Konerko wasted money. His signing was very popular here. It must be Ventura's fault he sucks.

Downs walked a guy. Shocking.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 22, 2014 -> 07:16 PM) The world's greatest pitching depth isn't coming through I have always wondered why some call pitchers who cannot get anyone out depth.

Abreu is huge but he looks like a midget when he is next to Dunn.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 22, 2014 -> 12:58 PM) Then he should go win a title. Phil Jackson won 11 titles. He was coach of the year once, just like Thibs. The Bulls had to win 72 games for that honor.

Darius Paul arrested in Champaign. Apparently underage drinking and running from cops which eventually led to cops tackling him. Hey, someone in Champaign can tackle. Seems pretty minor. Maybe a suspension of a game or so vs. some really weak team.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 22, 2014 -> 11:41 AM) I absolutely thought he looked a bit thinner when I saw him at bat yesterday. I'm sure he fluctuates though He is still a large man, but I agree he is much trimmer this year. 4 or 5 years ago, I'd have thought he be all Tony Gwynn'd by now.

QUOTE (ndaholic @ Apr 22, 2014 -> 09:27 AM) Where do I look to get them on sale? Are the deals on the White Sox page considered a sale or best pricing? http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/cws/ticketing/sox_save.jsp Shows the discount and everything.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Apr 19, 2014 -> 09:04 PM) Trea Turner with 2 HRs tonight. Making that late push to be pick number 3! I read where Turner may be the only SS drafted in the top 250. If you get a good SS, you better keep him.

The Sox seem to get a lot of games on the U. Maybe because not a lot of people watch.

2012 he was skipped because of soreness after an 88 pitch performance. Went to the bullpen one game, then back in the rotation. 2013 he was skipped after a 113 pitch performance. Was either skipped once or backed off a day and went the rest of the season. This year is the first being Dl'd. However, considering he went down after 88 pitches one year and 113 last, I don't know how you can say it was the pitch count that did him in. As far as I know, most of the people complaining about it have zero medical training, and get their "knowledge" from others with the exact same credentials.

QUOTE (ndaholic @ Apr 22, 2014 -> 07:56 AM) So I will be going to my first Sox game next month and would really appreciate advice on seats, bars, food, etc... It's just me and a friend and we are thinking about getting the $42 patio passes for the two hours of food and beer. Is this worth it? Or should we just hang out at the Bullpen sports bar or the Chisox bar and grill? We don't need expensive seats, just going to have fun, experience the environment and drink beer. Also, where do you guys suggest we go after the game for food and a good variety of beer? Thanks in advance. If you want a patio party, go to whitesox.com, then tickets, then Sox save of the week. They have some patio party discounts there that will make it more than worth it if you are halfway hungry and are ready to drink. You get a patio party and a lower deck ticket for $40-50. A little more for the Yankees.

So true But this pitch count thing, we’re in the American League," Cooper said. "We’re not in Little League. But nevertheless, people that bring up pitch counts are people who have nothing else to really know. And it just blows me away. They’re doing that to say, ‘God forbid if someone goes down, I told you so.’ And these are people that are not in the arena and never really played, so what kind of validity does any of that hold?

Early on, this looked like a game that was going to get out of hand and not in a good way. It would be a really nice win.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Apr 21, 2014 -> 08:58 PM) Refresh my memory, how did Lindstrom get a blow save in Boston? His line reads 2 innings, 1 hit, no runs, no walks. An inherited runner scored that Cleto walked.