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QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 15, 2015 -> 01:22 PM) Maybe next year instead of Vince Coleman teaching them how to run into outs we can dedicate more time to learning how to catch the ball. Have our catchers work on their throws to 2nd. And I know they do it but obviously not enough. He was a pretty lousy defender, almost as bad as Lonnie Smith. Should have hired Willie McGee instead.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 15, 2015 -> 01:15 PM) Yea I'm with ya. I wanted to see a drag bunt attempt at 0-0 and then swing away. but it was clear that wasn't the plan, it looked like a pure sacrifice call from Robin. You should never play for the tie on the road...what happened to that tried-and-true axiom of baseball?

If Ned Yost is such a terrible manager, how can he get the Royals to play so fundamentally sound that they've won 24 of their last 27 (when not facing Bumgarner) games dating back to last season? And some were picking them fourth? Hmmm...not so fast. Zero confidence Ventura is the right guy to lead this team anywhere but third or fourth place.

Cabrera at least made solid contact....the main problem is Jose Ramirez is simply a beast at SS. Along with Iglesias, Escobar and Santana, four nice-looking young talents in the AL Central.

What the $&@# was that, Adam? Dumb baseball IQ again.

QUOTE (OnlyGillis @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 11:16 PM) Tonight Boston scored 3 in the 7th inning on no hits, 3 errors, 2 HBPs, and a brain fart by Desmond when he was on the infield grass and threw to first with a runner halfway between third and home ... which happened to be the winning run. Going from All-Star to garbage in a hurry....that is six errors already. Anemic at the plate, too.

Johnny Bench Baseball Bunch and Mel Allen mad...Krylon paint people, too.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 09:02 PM) God I can't wait for Rodon to get into this rotation and Sox pitching to become damn near untouchable. Robertson...worth every penny. But don't spend on a bullpen right? Results are very encouraging so far, but let's wait for him to mow down Michael Brantley, the heart of the Tigers' order and Royals before we draw any conclusions...

QUOTE (ChrisLikesBaseball @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 08:56 PM) Phew! The sky isn't falling! I think this team is closer to the team we've seen over the last 3 games than the previous 4... At least I hope that's the truth. You mean bad baserunning and mental lapses on the defensive side (Conor/Alexei)? The margin of error is so thin in the AL Central this year that they can't afford to play like the 2001-2004 White Sox and just make enough errors for the more fundamentally-sound (Twins, now Royals) teams to beat them. Encouraged by the bullpen performance and Quintana finally righting the ship his last couple of innings.

I don't know, maybe just too used to Paul Rudd in romantic comedies and playing Mr. Sarcasm that it doesn't seem like quite the right fit. Sometimes things just don't click, like Andrew Garfield and Spider-Man, even though I think he did a good job personally. Of course, when you go back to the Tobey Maguire selection, there was naturally a lot of skepticism whether moviegoers would buy him as a superhero. Trying to think of some other big comic flops....Catwoman (H.Berry), Elektra, Dare Devil, The Punisher (although I really enjoyed it, not unlike Dredd). Barb Wire, Tank Girl, Supergirl, The Spirit (Frank Miller), Judge Dredd, The Shadow. Sucker Punch was roundly criticized, but I thought it was enjoyable/interesting to watch at least.

Stat of the Day: Royals have won 24 of their last 27 games (counting end of 2014, post-season and this April) when Madison Bumgarner doesn't appear. Even if you include two Bumgarner starts and the Game 7 relief appearance, they're still on a 24-6 run.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 08:38 PM) I don't mind caught stealings unless its against a catcher with a gun . Micah needs to learn pitchers pick off moves. He's got a long way to go to really utilize his speed. Eaton makes a lot more baserunning mistakes than most would think he does. That trying to stretch a double into a triple with 2 outs is just wrong on so many levels. Never make the 3rd out at 3rd base is a base running rule because you're already in scoring position and probably will score on any hit because you get the huge jump with 2 outs. You have to trust your team mates behind you to get the job done. It's just Eaton trying to pad his triples stats and it's extremely stupid and selfish. You keep the inning alive and who knows maybe Cabrera hits a HR or gets a walk or hit and Abreu hits one out. It isn't unheard of for teams to have 2 out rallies. Yeah, being aggressive and doing something that turns off your veteran teammates (see DBacks accusations)...that's a very fine line there that he's walking. And the style of play (ala Rowand) places him at-risk enough that it's bordering on a negative as well if he can only manage 120-130 GP per season.

Now all we need to do is actually find the favorable match-ups to play Bonifacio against. Oh, well, you can't win 'em all.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 08:23 PM) Good win for sure. Not playing well but gutting out wins. Lock down closer is on point. Along with Duke as the set up guy. This pen could only get better if guys like Putnam and Jennings pitch well and we get Nate back and he's solid. I would bet on Crain before Nate Jones this season. Both are, at best, iffy.

Defensive and baserunning woes continue. It's a miracle we're probably going to be 3-4 with the way we're not clicking on ANY cylinders. Luckily for Carrasco, only a contusion/bruise....not a broken cheekbone.

Atta boy, Jose Dariel.

Not tonight for Jakemeister (Arrieta). Btw, Tigers break up scoreless tie in PITT, go up 1-0 in the 7th.

Not the best 3-1 approach there, Conor. Has the feel of one of those games that you let your opponent hang around and eventually he rises up to bite you. Broken bat flare off the glove of Ramirez....game of inches. BABIP!!! 3 run lead feels a lot more comfortable than 2...maybe Quintana will start to relax/settle down finally.

Is Vince Coleman feeding our baserunners "stupid" pills or something? I think we should hire AJ or Jose Valentin instead, lol.

There's a VERY short list of players succeeding long-term after leaving Chicago. Chris Young, if you consider him successful career-wise. Chris Carter, if you can tolerate his elevated K rate.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 06:26 PM) I am really starting to hate how Flowers calls games. It is pretty bad On the plus side, it does sound like he's done an excellent job blocking a lot of pitches tonight. Needs to go to the Buerhle/Sale school of setting a faster pace...get the ball back from catcher, trust your signs, pitch. 8-10 seconds, not 18-22.

32 strikes, 30 balls Geez. Can Quintana get his act together the next 2-3 innings? Pretty amazing the Indians haven't gotten to him yet, then again, they're missing two of their front-line starters in Brantley and Gomes.

QUOTE (Condor13 @ Apr 14, 2015 -> 06:19 PM) Is Matt Davidsons d any better then Gillespie, Connor is just horrible at 3rd Not noted for anything besides homers, K's and so-so defense at this point. Way too many 3-2 counts for Quintana...just not sharp at all. Seems to be a little bit hesitant or lacking in confidence. Taking a ton of time in between pitches. Great, another baserunner. Should have put away the Indians early. Looks like it's early to the bullpen again for Sox, probably the 6th.

The White Sox realize that on Friday (3 days' rest right now) the Tigers touched up McAllister for 12 or 13 hits and 4-5 ER in just four innings during the Indian home opener, right?

I'm starting to think that we need an everyday 3B who can play better than average defense. It's bad enough with pitch counts going up for all of our pitchers...now Ramirez makes a great scoop on the throw from Flowers but Ramirez got his left hand in there. We've thrown out one runner so far, right? Soto, I think.