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QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 05:21 PM) Isn't Bard in the bullpen now? I do not believe so. And Lester has really struggled.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 03:37 PM) Its 16 games into the season, Rios has had a great start before, only to completely flame out. Im one of the few people who have consistently believed Rios can do better, I just have been burned to many times by brief glimpses of "good" only to be followed by long stretches of "bad". I'm probably one of his biggest supporters on earth, and I can tell you that we've never seen Alex hit the ball this solidly to right before. For about six weeks at the beginning of 2010 he was hitting balls back up the middle, but not quite driving them to right like he is currently. We just have to hope that one the advanced scouting catches up with him and pitchers stop pitching him away (the book on his has been pitch out over the plate and watch him roll over it), that he makes them pay by ripping that ball to left. That's when the real test will come.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 03:48 PM) We're also on pace to play the Athletics, Mariners, and Orioles about 80 times. Look, I hope we contend. It's definitely possible, but not likely. If we don't, I'm going to have fun watching De Aza and Viciedo turn into something and following Floyd/Peavy (and maybe Rios) trade rumors at the deadline. We've played Texas and Detroit as well...and Baltimore isn't a horrendous team anymore...I think the schedule thus far has been pretty representative of what you'll see during the course of a full season. In fact, our opponents are a combined 53-43 right now...and 47 and 33 against teams other than our White Sox.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 12:51 PM) You will probably get better overall numbers out of Sale until he hits the wall because of IP. At that point he either falls apart ala Humber last year, or gets replaced by someone else like Zach Stewart, Dylan Axelrod etc. I would guess there are going to be 50-60 IP that Sale can't fill, which Mark did. I also would be shocked if both Peavy and Humber made it to 200 IP, which if they don't, means another person fills those innings as well. If they miss by a few starts each, that ends up being close to 100IP coming from someone(s) currently not in the rotation. Those would be big steps down from last year. Those are fair points...I really think our pen is capable of picking up a bit of extra workload this season...I suppose we'll need them.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 12:24 PM) I think with the amount of kids and rookies there are, coupled with losing Mark Buehrle, the just above .500 range is a fair expectation. I don't expect Sale/Humber/Peavy to make it high innings. I think we will see some ups and downs out of Jones/Santiago/Reed. I expect better than last year from Dunn/Rios/Morel/Beckham, but how much better? Could we see one or two of them completely fail? I don't see why not. If we get two of them back to career form, that is a huge step forward. But part of that still involves replacing TCQ's departed numbers. Viciedo is still a wild card at this point as well. We saw the ups and downs from Alexei, keeping in mind this kid has a way longer swing. We can't expect the same number from Konerko for sure. I have come to accept that Robin being in the dugout will provide some more wins, just with some of the little changes he has made. If I had to guess today, I'd move from my 83 win prediction to about 86/87. At the end of the day, I still think we get beat by a double digit total to the Tigers. And that is just a difference of opinion, which you are certainly entitled to... I think replacing Mark with Sale is actually a positive, and replacing Sale and Santos with Santiago and Reed is only a slight negative offset. I think we'll see a significant increase out of Dunn and potentially Rios. I don't think there is any place but up to go for Morel and Gordo. Konerko, to me, actually appears to be getting better, somehow. The only question about him will be can he remain healthy. Peavy and Humber should be stronger, and that should produce better results. Gavin and Danks will be close to themselves, respectively. I see an 88-93 win team....is that enough to get us in the Wild Card? One would think so...

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 01:10 PM) I missed the year in there. No, I expected more last year. That was for this year. Anyways, I get the whole YOU WERE WRONG LAST YEAR SO WHAT DO YOU KNOW thing you are working on here, but it is just my opinion here. I think way too many people get caught up in thinking it is a 50 win team when we slump, and a World Champ when we are hot. The answer is 99.9% of the time in the middle. Things are going well now, but I am not going to take that and project it to a 100-60 by extrapolating these 16 games to 160. ? Not at all...what I'm working on is dispelling the notion that the baseline for this team is the results of last year's team. I said it in another thread previously...I think the baseline is closer to the 2010 team's results than the 2011 team's results.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 12:02 PM) Yes. 83-79. Coming off an 88-74 season and adding Dunn?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 12:46 PM) I'm not changing my expectations completely based on the first 16 games of the season. Were your expectations coming into 2011 a .500 team?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 11:22 AM) A .500 season with development from the kids is all you can ask from this season. I don't understand this premise whatsoever.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 09:07 AM) It infuriates me that these channels have stopped producing actual documentaries and rely almost solely on reality TV. Watching 4 annoying Las Vegas guys in a pawnshop is not an interesting way to learn about the past. Actually, at least Pawn Stars and American Pickers does show you a bit of history...the shows that you should be listing here are Ax Men and IRT. I won't even mention Swamp People or whatever it's called.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 09:05 AM) I never saw it, but the actor that played the Johnny Depp character just died last week. That's when I learned it was a TV show. Also, Tim Burton sucks, as will this movie. I've never cared for his movies either...and I deliberately avoid them...but this one has me very intrigued...

So I was looking into the movie Dark Shadows this past week because I think it looks hilarious...and I realized it is loosely based on a gothic and campy soap opera that aired on ABC in the 60's...anyone ever seen that?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 08:16 AM) If you get to the end of the season though, he's got a shot at a much bigger deal than that, he'd be sitting there looking at free agency (and a nice $4 million buyout). Well, one thing to look at is Jake should be pretty well off at this point...whether or not he signs now for 2/$23 or later in the year for 2/$30 shouldn't really make a big difference in his lifestyle...I would hope if he does establish a record of health and success, that he considers our desires as a franchise moving forward...I guess that is all I can hope for.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 07:40 AM) BRENT HAD 2 HITS AND 0 K'S!!! Yeah, he looks like something may have clicked with him last night....we can only hope...

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 07:56 AM) If I were KW I would say let's take that option and make it into a two year extension. That would pay jake what, 11.5 a year for the next two years? It gives Jake job security and makes the money manageable, and if he actually recovers and has a great year, everyone is happy. I know he's been great and all...but the thought of paying Jake MORE money than we've already paid him still makes me a bit queasy. I think it's a good idea, but I need to see more...

QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 11:48 PM) It is going to be brutal if they can't keep this up all season. Everyone has their hopes up because the usual slugs are producing. Debbie Downer

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 11:00 PM) Good observation, and it's leading to him jamming himself a lot. He's been doing this all season.

Alex!

De Los Santos up in the bullpen!

Alex!

If I were to buy an Alex Rios jersey would I be the first Sox fan to own one?

Alex!

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 09:36 PM) This Jake Peavy guy is really good. 3 Ks in 2 innings. I think we're witnessing the rebirth of JFP

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 07:10 PM) He can receive credit and I give him credit. You really think you have me pegged, but you're really not close. The bottom line is there is some luck in a perfect game, bloop hits, swinging bunts, someone is going to hit the ball hard at some point,but the credit should go to Humber. There was hardly anything but strikeouts and routine plays Saturday. One ball I thought was hit harder than average was caught by Rios, and a foul ball was hit pretty well. Other than that, it was about as easy as it gets. I don't think I have you "pegged" at all, Dick. Just chiding you when you deserve it...and you deserve it...

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 07:13 PM) Sophia :wub: Well "Lorraine" was already well into her porn career when P90X was filmed...I guess he figured no one would figure it out... Yes, Sophia...her teeth are like chiclets!