Dick Allen

Even though it didn't show up on the scoreboard, they hit the ball pretty sharply today. The first thing you see is the runs, but an inch or two here or there and it could have been several more.

There was about 20k there today. They don't stay at baseball games in extra innings and many moved to the sunny part where it actually was warm. I did find out from a guy sitting behind me before the last AB, Jose Abreu had no business being on a major league field and he also sai David Robertson is too scared to be a closer.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 23, 2016 -> 11:28 AM) Why is Rollins hitting 2nd again? Why is Avi back in the lineup against a right hander? There is a concerted effort at 35th and Shields to try to piss you off.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 23, 2016 -> 11:18 AM) It's even more impressive knowing how much better these stats would be if Danks wasn't included. Or Rodon.

QUOTE (harkness @ Apr 23, 2016 -> 08:59 AM) read the article and the rest of the stats.... the "under 200" thing is not the only thing there.... The simple question is "Is this his worse slump ever" If you look at the game logs it appears to be... Not if he will suck forever or any other noise. If this is his worse slump ever and the team is able to weather it with an 11-6 record, White Sox fans should be thrilled.

On June 2, 1983, 47 games into the season, Carlton Fisk was hitting .197 with 5 homers. He was considered done, finished. He finished 3rd in the MVP voting that season and played 10 more years. It is amazing the overreaction caused by a week or two of not hitting.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Apr 23, 2016 -> 07:22 AM) How about Q getting some early run support? Hell ya! Maybe Q is better with little run support. Once the lead got to 5 he loaded the bases and luckily got out of it with a line out horrid base running triple play. He has to be the most underrated pitcher in baseball. I bet there are a lot of knowledgable baseball fans that have no idea he is anything more than a 4th or 5th starter, and has been for years.

But the attendance. ..

Jose Abreu walked a ton in Cuba. Now supposedly he swings at everything. OBP in lower leagues can be deceiving. If they aren't throwing someone anywhere near close, it's easy to walk a lot. If it's just off the plate or the guy can be attacked by better pitching, sometimes those numbers drop big time. Tyler Flowers was an OB machine in the minor leagues. I don't know if this guy is any good or not, but I would take his walk totals with a grain of salt unless you have actually seen him play or read a legitimate scouting report.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 03:13 PM) Even if you get a meatball? Paulie's WS grand slam was on the first pitch. I am happy he was stupid enough to swing.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 02:46 PM) This is the saddest inning in White Sox history. I can think of many much sadder. Look up Tito Landrum.

If you have pinpoint control, you get away with throwing 82. If he is off just a little bit, he'll get destroyed. Right now, he isn't off a little bit. Hopetully next inning he will.

Now you know how other fanbases felt when Buerhle shut them down.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 02:16 PM) OPS of .406 vs RHP coming into this game. Absolutely insane that he's batting 2nd. Who should bat second?

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 20, 2016 -> 03:02 PM) He did hit 30 homers that year. And going into September I am pretty sure he was hitting over .300 with 28 homers and about 90 RBI.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 20, 2016 -> 02:56 PM) He's way stronger than Crede. 2006 Crede was pretty much prime Joe Crede. Prime Todd Frazier is gonna hit 35 bombs. That's like hitting 40-45 back in 2006. Crede's the better defender though. 2006 Crede was pretty good. His back screwed up his last month but he would have been GG like, 30 homers .300 avg. 100 RBI.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 20, 2016 -> 02:54 PM) Nice. I am also not watching the game so I wouldn't put much stock in my insights. It is drizzling downtown.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 20, 2016 -> 02:47 PM) I think Saladino's AB would have been a lot different if Eaton did his job and got the runner over. Yes, but the kiss of death is praising a player apparently. Although Avi and Danks have been able to beat the curse. Sale sucks. Let's see how that works.

I guess I now know why gamethreads focus on the negative. Avila is toast, since that conversation a double and threw out a guy. After the Saladino lovefest, 2 ks.

QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Apr 20, 2016 -> 01:31 PM) Frazier has been bringing back fond memories of Crede and Ventura at 3B. The last 3 or 4 games he has made some spectacular plays.

Anyone out there good at pressing buttons on a keyboard may want to send your resume to Brooks Boyer. Whoever they have putting the count on the scoreboard is beyond woeful. Not only is it often wrong, it is beyond slow.

What was the gun saying about Latos on TV last night? The park had his fastball at 91 or 92, usually 92 all night.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 20, 2016 -> 11:15 AM) That sounds awful familiar... White Sox don't hit but win, dark clouds. Cubs don't hit but win. They are going to be unstoppable.

QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Apr 20, 2016 -> 12:09 PM) I recall him swinging at a fastball that was neck-high and inside during the TB series. He's still not there mentally, which isn't a good sign. He changed his stance and having problems in reality probably makes things worse. I'm pretty sure Avi thinks less of his chances of getting a hit right now than any of us.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 20, 2016 -> 11:39 AM) [/b] Why would it be for disciplinary reasons? You strike out, you sit. Of course, the White Sox would have some roster problems if they actually had that idea. Avi is messed up. He was 2 for 3 with 2 homers vs. Shoemaker coming in.