Dick Allen

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ May 2, 2016 -> 10:15 AM) Not said in a Sox context, but still of note: But Tim Lincecum, who will stage his long-awaited showcase on Friday, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, still could make sense. He's sucked for many years, and is coming off hip surgery. Expecting much out of him IMO is a huge reach. I actually think Gonzalez, Johnson, and Turner are better choices.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ May 2, 2016 -> 10:27 AM) It's unbelievable how much surplus value there is between the Sale, Quintana and Eaton deals right now. 14.6 combined fWAR for a measly $10.25 million. On pace for 23 fWAR this year for just $17.3 million or roughly the same as the Cubs are paying John Lackey alone. They have definitely locked up the correct players.

Eaton is now very similar to Heyward. The one difference is at most, the Sox will owe him $41,150,000 the next 6 seasons, although they have a couple of cheap buyout years if he gets hurt or falls apart. The Cubs owe Heyward $140,000,000 over the same period.

I am sure Danks making another start is a decision Ventura, Cooper, Hahn and KW came to together. The other options, Gonzalez, he wasn't so good. Johnson, he has been struggling in AAA and the Sox don't seem to trust him, or Turner who would have to be added to the roster, and then subjected to waivers if he failed, so they could lose him. Or they could try Fulmer but every indication is he needs more time. The alternatives aren't so great. Maybe another bad one will do the trick. Hopefully he shocks the world and pitches a decent game.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ May 2, 2016 -> 09:13 AM) Another fun note, with Price getting rocked last night Quintana now has the lowest ERA in the American League over the past calendar year. On the board last week since he started his career, the only lefties in the AL with more quality starts are Price and Sale. He probably is the most under the radar pitcher in baseball. Even the opposition doesn't give him his due. See Donaldson . I will take the results.

For a team with a front office who get to work in a clown car, a manager who shouldn't manage a lemonade stand, and a roster full of has beens and never weres, they are doing pretty well, although if you read gamethreads, should be doing better.

Hawk is the best. You can put that on the board yes, hell yes.

QUOTE (shysocks @ May 2, 2016 -> 08:42 AM) I feel like this isn't the first time Sale has done this. Somebody help me out? Torriiiiiiiiii Hunter was hit last year on a swing. I don't remember if it was strike 3 though. That kind of adds a lot to it. The limping back to the dugout in shame.

You know that hurt more than Trumbo showed. He really had to suck it up walking back to the dugout.

I do think that was the worst ball/strike game I have ever seen with pitch trax available. And I don't think it was particularly close. He called double digit strikes balls and double digit balls strikes easily. That Navarro AB should cost him something.

12-5 on the road. They didn't win their 13th last year until June 23rd. They were 12-24.

As a SS, Sanchez is a really good 2B.

Hit it to Pedro.

Another called strike that he didn't give Sale 5 or 6 times and Sale's were more center cut.

Lawrie has been a walk machine the last couple of weeks.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 1, 2016 -> 03:09 PM) it's accurate. he sucks Sale was getting nothing in the zone at the top or bottom, and I would guess at least 10 pitches not close to the zone where called strikes on White Sox. It is amazing the Sox aren't getting killed today.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 1, 2016 -> 03:07 PM) I just love to b**** about stuff. Isnt that what gamethreads are for? Yes. Anyone who calls you out for your ridiculous comments is nothing but a troll.

This umpire, if pitch trax is accurate, and even if it isn't, is having one of the worst games I can remember.

Jerry, Jerry, Jerry

I had no idea Frazier was such a solid all around player.

A swing and a miss on a pitch off his knee. I don't think there should be any concern about Sale's "stuff"

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 30, 2016 -> 09:17 PM) God damn I hate Abreu. You're right. He is garbage.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 30, 2016 -> 09:17 PM) God damn I hate Abreu. LMAO

He is reviewing this to get his guy more pitches in the pen

QUOTE (joegraz @ Apr 30, 2016 -> 07:35 PM) Manager of the year hard at work. He was tossed.