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QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 7, 2017 -> 11:45 AM) Normally the Magic Number thing is used for teams that are about to win a division, and the number goes down by one if the first place team wins, or the second place team loses. Example- AL East Red Sox 79-61 Yankees 74-64 How the Magic Number is figured- Games left, plus 1, minus games ahead in loss column. In the Red Sox case: 22 games left +1 (23) - 3 games in the loss column = 20 Their Magic Number is 20. For every Red Sox win it goes down by one. For every Yankees loss, it goes down by one. When the Magic Number is Zero, they've clinched the AL East. ---- In the White Sox case, I did the opposite, taking in consideration they only have to be as bad as the Giants, Mets, and Tigers, and a full game worse than the rest in the bottom 9 teams in the league. So the A's number is 20. If the Sox go 12-12, then the A's can go 8-15, and they'd still be below the Sox in draft order. If the A's went 7-16, they'd have a better pick. Fine, but what makes it so magical??

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 6, 2017 -> 03:36 PM) The island of Barbuda, which is part of Antigua, hadn't had any contact since the storm hit overnight. The PM of Antigua flew over this afternoon and just recently gave a press conference via radio. Estimated damages are that 90% of the buildings are gone. Estimated fatalities are over 1000. The island's population is only 1600. wow

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 6, 2017 -> 02:57 PM) Per White Sox twitter Sweet Hopefully he picks up where he left off

QUOTE (raBBit @ Sep 6, 2017 -> 12:54 PM) I'm in a 14 man PPR that is very competitive. It's a short bench league too. My running backs are Jordan Howard, Jay Ajayi, Doug Martin and Jacquizz Rodgers. So the latter three just went on bye with the hurricane. The free agents are Robert Turbin, Branden Oliver, Jerrick McKinnon, Kyle Juszyck, JR Richard & DeAndre Washington. Wtf do I do? If a trade isnt an option, Juszyck and Washington should at least get a couple catches..

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 6, 2017 -> 01:11 PM) Jose coming in right behind Irma Any idea yet if Jose is supposed to make landfall and where?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 5, 2017 -> 04:10 PM) I think the 3rd OF someone mentioned as possible last time was Valaika correct? Once Gonzalez is out of the way, they've got Valaika, Desmond, Blackmon, and Parra. If you don't have confidence in Desmond, and Valaika isn't lighting the world on fire although he's been better than Gonzalez...I still think there's a decent match. They have David Dahl as well. Injuries basically robbed him of this year but he was pretty good in 2016

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 1, 2017 -> 11:43 AM) Hey man, that cash allowed us to consume poindexters contract to get a future 2nd that we'll trade for cash. draftception

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 1, 2017 -> 11:37 AM) The #WhiteSox also recalled RHP Carson Fulmer & purchased the contract of LHP David Holmberg from Charlotte. Prior to tonight’s series opener, the #WhiteSox reinstated RHP Reynaldo López from the 10-day DL. I assume Fulmer will be used out of the bullpen the rest of the year to try and get some work.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 1, 2017 -> 08:52 AM) Here's the weekly Top Prospects Report, and this will be the last one for 2017, so don't miss it! It's a long one, as it also includes season recap blurbs for each player. Lots of nice recoveries in the last week, a few down weeks too, and a fun bonus player. Nice work from Owen on writing these weeklies this season. Well done on these all season. I certainly appreciate this column as well as all the futuresox content.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 31, 2017 -> 05:53 PM) My guesses... Yoan Moncada back from DL Nick Delmonico back from DL ReyLo back from the DL Tyler Danish Brad Goldberg DJ Peterson Rymer Liriano I think Peter and Clark as well

QUOTE (2005thxfrthmmrs @ Aug 31, 2017 -> 09:22 PM) Good start by Cease tonight. Good to see him getting through 6 innings effectively. Sheets doesn't get talked about a lot here, but I like the season he's having. Strong BB:K rate and hits a lot of fly balls and line drives. Those outs should start turning into XBH and HRs if he develops his power. Cease is going to develop a complex. He's 0-8 since getting to Winston Salem despite never giving up more than 3 runs.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Aug 31, 2017 -> 07:39 PM) Whats the super 2 deadline? I would think that's the only reason he'd stay down if guys like Kopech and Collins are coming up. There is no exact date for the super 2 deadline. It is different every year and is based on service time for all players called up during that particular season. Its usually in early June though. Frangraphs article on Super 2

Charlotte won 4-1. Gillaspie homered, Volstad had a nice start (who cares) SCOREBOARD Birmingham postponed again. DSL season is over. AZL has an off day. Puckett pitches for Winston-Salem Cease pitches for Kannapolis Comito pitches for Great Falls

I don't think we'll see Collins by the all star break. If they truly have that as the plan that would be alarming. They should just let him play and when he deserves to be called up, call him up. There shouldn't be a deadline in place for when they are expecting a call-up.

Luis Gonzalez in August - 314/393/480

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 03:51 PM) p.s. I maintain "most" fans on this site want our stud young pitchers to be in the minors all next season. It's part of the rebuild mystery. They don't want Giolito, Kopech, even Lopez anywhere near the majors next season. Rodon and four hacks and let the losses pile up. I hate to waste pitches on rodon's arm as well. I hope most of the projected stars all get a fresh start on Day One some April. By then poor Moncada and TA could be frazzled by a lotta losses. Not sure where you're getting this. I know I expect Giolito and Lopez to be on the opening day roster and many others have said the same thing. I think Kopech comes up after about 10 starts in AAA (assuming he's doing well) I actually do hope they attempt to compete next season, but not at the detriment to the rebuild. I don't think they'll be above .500 next year but I'll be upset if they tank the season by not having anyone reliable in the bullpen.

Surprised no Stephens or Cordell

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 28, 2017 -> 11:46 AM) Been talking about it for years...finally pulled the trigger and cut the cord. Bought some Apple TV units, a few HDTV antennas, ordered a faster modem, bumped up internet speed to 100 mbs, signed up for Sling TV Orange + Blue with the Sports adder, Netflix, HBO Now, MLB At Bat, and may also do NFL Game Pass. Only downside is I won't be able to watch full Bears games live...have to rely on Red Zone channel and then if I get Game Pass, I can watch the full game on demand. I cut the cord for about 8 months but then signed back up for directv. Will probably cut again once my two years are up. The Youtube TV seems like it has everything I want. I'm wondering with all of the packages you bought in addition to the added internet speed, are you going to see that much in savings? Thanks

The DSL Sox won 8-4. Robert went 2-5 with a HR SCOREBOARD Charlotte has a double header. Fulmer is listed as the starter for game 1. I guess they feel comfortable with him going on 3 days rest after such a short outing last time. Volstad starts the other game. Birmingham also has a double header. Adams will start game 1. second game is likely a bullpen game. Winston Salem send Puckett to the bump Kannapolis starts Dylan Cease Great Falls and AZL both continue their push for playoff spots by winning the second half. GF has a 4 game lead in their division. AZL is tied for the lead in their division

That is good. I wish he was going to play in the AFL

Burger 3-4 Had been 2-24 over last 6 games

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Aug 18, 2017 -> 03:35 PM) Chicago White Sox @whitesox now RHP Lucas Giolito will join the White Sox on Monday and make his debut as a starter during the doubleheader vs. Minnesota. Chicago White Sox @whitesox now RHP Michael Kopech will be promoted to Class AAA Charlotte and make his Knights debut on Monday night at Norfolk. I hope Giolito starts the 2nd game so I can watch.

SCOREBOARD

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 17, 2017 -> 02:51 PM) https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/898268049723215873 Probably got to their hotel at 6am. I like seeing Moncada in the 2 hole. What do people think about Rick changing the line-up every game? I guess I dont mind it for a rebuilding team but not sure how I'd feel if we were trying to compete.

DSL Sox won 5-1 in first game of DH. SCOREBOARD Charlotte vs Toledo Giolito (5-10 4.70) Could still be available for Monday Birmingham vs Montgomery Banks (2-5 4.46) Hopefully Eloy and Zack will be there Winston-Salem vs Myrtle Beach Hansen (2-5 3.11) Kannapolis at Lakewood TBD Great Falls at Ogden Comito (2-5 3.58)