Dick Allen

Garland seems to be back to his pre-2005 form.

Thome already has as many road homers this season as Frank Thomas had in 3 of the past 4 seasons.

Young's lost a lot of weight

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 10:18 AM) McCarthy is needed for other situations, not this. If McCarthy took over the closer role, then Jenks would be a set-up guy, his initial role when he joined the team. You're right about the fact the Sox would then basically have no "long" man. Someone who could go more than 3 innings in the bullpen. But that might not be necessary with the calibur of the White Sox rotation, although Vazquez has been known to have very short outings from time to time, and that could blow the bullpen out, but Buerhle follows him, and he's pretty much a guarantee to go deep into a game.

QUOTE(rudylaw @ Apr 13, 2006 -> 10:11 AM) I do miss that gong. The gong was nice.

FWIW, Shingo was 8 for 9 in save opportunities for the White Sox last season. Most people here wanted to put him on a spit.

I was watching something on ESPN, and they had this little tidbit: In 1990, the 2 highest paid players were Kirby Puckett of the Minnesota Twins, and Robin Yount of the Milwaukee Brewers. The highest team payroll belonged to the Kansas City Royals. My, how things have changed.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Apr 12, 2006 -> 06:44 PM) Where did I say that? I said he's perfect on the year. Which he is. He's done the job all four times that he has been called upon. And for teh most part he's ahd a really good year. Just one bad pitch to Shelton. The other run was a bomb by Reggie Sanders on a good pitch. Don't turn into jabroni and start putting words into people's mouths. It's embarassing. Last season you ranked pitchers based entirely on their ERA. You also said record wasn't important. Now Jenks ERA is over 6.00 and you are saying he's having a good year I'm guessing based on 3 saves in 3 save opportunities. I'm trying to understand. A save doesn't make it a great outing. 2 of his 3 saves he had the maximum lead allowed by rule to begin the inning to get credit for the save. He was shaky in both outings but got credited with a save in both. His other save was a 2 run lead, and he looked great. His other outing he pitched 1/3 of an inning, and was having a tough time locating. Of his 4 appearances, I would say he was great in 1, poor in 2, and incomplete in the other. Hopefully he can keep his curveball down, and if he regains velocity, his fastball up. When he got hurt last season it was on low fastballs.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Apr 12, 2006 -> 02:41 PM) And make room for who? Javier Lopez? How about Redding? I get your hate of Jenks, and I have NO PROBLEM with criticism, but we got the W today, and while Jenks has not been pretty, he has seemed to get the job done, while getting some velocity back. So whats your point?? I was responding to a post that said he had incredible pressure on him today with BA misplaying a ball. I also commented that I didn't believe the pressure was too great for him. All I said was if that was the reason for the meatball, which I didn't think it was, he should be pitching in Charlotte.

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Apr 12, 2006 -> 02:34 PM) I for one am not worried about Jenks. Its a f***in downpour, and Anderson botches the first out. That is a ton of pressure on the kid. He had a 3 run lead. If that's too much pressure, which I don't think it is, they have room for him in Charlotte.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Apr 12, 2006 -> 02:23 PM) Should be much lower with BAs gaffe. 3 straight saves in 3 straight games. Looks good to me. Should be higher without the incredible effort of Crede Sunday. That stuff evens out.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Apr 12, 2006 -> 02:20 PM) Rowand has an Error already too, so they are even. Rowand dropped a ball. He was struggling with the sun.

I'm so glad Bobby got himself ready for the season.

DJ is totally putting the jinx on Contreras right now.

Am I the only one very happy not to see Steve Perry anywhere near a White Sox game?

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 05:35 PM) And yet, when Oakland visits the Sox on May 22nd, I'll bet that 90% of the stadium will be giving Thomas a standing ovation. IIRC, Ozzie Guillen didn't exactly leave the organization on great terms, yet ask the casual fan right now if he remembers that? I really hope this doesn't turn into a Thome vs. Thomas thing. Williams made the correct choice, as Thomas chance of staying healthy the rest of his career doesn't seem very good, and Thome looks to be recovering very nicely from last years injuries. But that's about it. Thomas will always have his place in Sox history, and Thome will be paving his. You're probably right, but there will be a smattering of boos as well , I believe, that wouldn't have been there if he didn't pop off. Also Ozzie returned 7 years after he ripped the organization, and many of the fans weren't too enamored with the front office when he left. There's a lovefest with JR right now. He was signing autographs like a player on opening night. KW can do no wrong in most Sox fans eyes. Ripping them isn't going to fly right now. If Frank came back 6 or 7 years from now, his idiotic comments would most likely be forgotten. I still think he is on the disabled list by May 22.

I'm kind of surprised. I think he could have got a lot more cash had he become a free agent after this season. Actually its worth a little more, because the contract takes effect this season and his $9.2 million for this season gets ripped up. A complete no trade clause.

on espn.com they have a photo gallery of it. It looks real nice.

QUOTE(KWs OK for Me @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 02:57 PM) As opposed to saying 'yea they should definately have left me go. I'm past my prime, an injury waiting to happen, and a shell of the man I used to be. Oh, by the way, do any other teams out there want to sign me now?' I mean, yea Frank can be a dick, but of course he's going to say that he's the better player, its a combination of posturing and the fact to be at that level you have to be a little conceited. I have very little problem with people expecting a lot out of themselves As opposed to him just keeping his mouth shut. Everett supposedly bashed KW again, this past weekend. KW trades for him twice, gets his fat ass out of Montreal, has him playing and winning a WS, and he is bashing him? Thomas and Everett with their .095 and .136 averages would look a lot better with their mouths closed.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 02:09 PM) No, Hawk said PK could "turn around a 30-30 when he's swinging the bat right". Sounds like some kind of weapon or something. I think its a rifle. I don't have a gun collection, so I may be wrong.

99 MPH fastballs go out quickly if solid contact is made.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 01:59 PM) I don't get it, Richie. McCarthy is the only pitcher in that bullpen I have confidence in to get this game to Jenks--whether or not I believe in him in the ninth is a different story all together. McCarthy needs to stay in. If Ozzie get's cute here with a Politte/Cotts...or...even worse a Politte/Logan tandum, I'm going to lose it. The suggestion was that Logan needed to be "tested". If its all about tests, McCarthy could use a test or 2 himself. My opinion is forget the tests, just win the damn game.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 01:56 PM) What a tough play made there by Iguchi. MCCARTHY STAYS ON FOR THE EIGHTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who's with me? I got into a lot of trouble when I suggested the same against the Indians.

That was a nice play, and I'm pretty sure the ball was foul, because if it was fair, if AJ dropped it, he had an easy DP.

Quit making excuses Hawk. Pods needs to either wake up or sit down.