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Viciedo hitting .359 in his last 19 games, not counting the 2/3 today.

Pretty amazing Dunn's on a pace for nearly 100 RBI's with a batting average under .160.

19 one run games for the Sox. 38th or 39th time so far this season a game has been settled by 3 runs or less...that's actually a good thing, even though it's putting a lot of stress on the pitching, we have depth there at least. Didn't know that Rios wore #51 for Bernie Williams (Puerto Rican hero/flamenco guitarist). Another hitting streak for Alex. Leading the team in RBI's, with Dunn second at 27.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 26, 2013 -> 01:15 PM) Wasn't that done so Boston and the Yankees could play 18 times? Sox-Cubs should still be the biggest crowds of the year in the Cell, right? So it's good for something. After Opening Day, yes. This year might be an exception, if the White Sox can get really hot in June, they might top the Cubs' series at some point over the rest of the summer... I would guess...it might be the Tigers.

Wonder who the best young prospect out there that Jesse Crain would fetch right now? It will never happen in a million years, but it would be interesting to hear some of the names. White Sox haven't had a baserunner since the 3rd. 12 in a row retired. Cishek, part-time closer for the Marlins this year. Pretty rocky season.

QUOTE (flavum @ May 26, 2013 -> 02:26 PM) Sox have a great shot to get well over .500 in June. It's June 28-August 4 that has me concerned. Once again, between a rock and a hard place at the trade deadline...what new?

QUOTE (bbilek1 @ May 26, 2013 -> 02:27 PM) I love the way Hectpr Gimenez plays. He lacks talent but there is NO shortage of heart.

White Sox have 9 series (including the Marlins) against teams that are a combined 72 games under .500. Only 2 of 9 next opponents currently over .500. Cubs, A's, Seattle, A's, Blue Jays, Houston, Minnesota and KC. 5 of the 6 last place teams in MLB. Now or never for the White Sox. Can't believe Hochevar got both Trout and Pujols with runners on base. 3-2, Angels. Crain has the most wins in the AL for relievers, career-wise. Thornton, 2nd.

You know it's not good when you have a 2-0 lead against the Angels and are using Bruce Chen and Luke Hochevar to hold the lead. 3-2 Angels now up and threatening for more. This might be the end of Yost if he loses today.

QUOTE (DukeofChicagoA1 @ May 26, 2013 -> 02:19 PM) C'mon where's the offense? It would have been nice to tac on at least one or two more runs by now. Tic-tacs are awesome, Stone Pony. Well, at least Thornton had an uneventful inning...

Cole Hamels. From 18-6 to 1-8. He's not even talking to the media anymore....rumor is that he has been frustrated with the Phils' offense/lack of run support, among other things. Interesting to see whether the Phillies will trade him or not.

No Micah Johnson SB's yet, lol.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 26, 2013 -> 02:12 PM) He made Carlos Lee look like a gold glover He had those pimp glasses...and crushed a ball to RF about as far as I've ever seen in my lifetime. He actually split PT with Darrin Jackson.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 26, 2013 -> 02:07 PM) [caulfieldpassesout] Only for Matt Merullo or Shawn 'Lil Abner. Active HR leaders 1. A-Rod 2. Pujols 3. Giambi 4. Konerko 5. Dunn 6. Big Papi 7. Soriano 8. Berkman 9. Helton 10. A. Beltre 11. A. Ramirez 12. Beltran 13. Tex Interesting debates about Helton, Adrian Beltre and Carlos Beltran for the HOF. Berkman would have support, as well.

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QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ May 26, 2013 -> 01:44 PM) The team we've seen the past two weeks is very capable of winning a championship. The last week or so, Dunn was 1/20. The only way is for Dunn to be a REAL threat on a consistent basis. Not just sporadically. But yeah, Konerko's looked a LOT better recently. And Rios/Viciedo have both been strong as well. Let's see with Danks does against a REAL MLB team first... Right now, the single biggest single problem is the bullpen...along with Flowers/Gimenez.

5 innings without a run in the middle innings...that's not so unusual when we put up runs in the early going.

Veal 1 2/3 with no walks or hits. That's SOMETHING. Jordan Danks has been playing very well down there, has his BA all the way up to .311.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 26, 2013 -> 01:57 PM) I'm not a big Lindstrom fan. He seems like a taller Axelrod (though I do tip my cap to Axe for giving all he has). Nothing alike. Lindstrom used to throw 98-100.

25,464. Marlins' announcers actually thought it LOOKED like over 30,000, because the lower bowl was mostly filled. "Winnin' Ugly" is quite appropriate with the 1983 uniforms.

Great work, Lindstrom. Thornton in the 6th? That would be a surprise. Has to get Green out here....

Axelrod's really lucky today....2 runners out today at home. Axelrod would have been at a 4.70 ERA if not for Viciedo and Rios' league-leading 7th outfield assist (not that Rios has been great overall in RF, compared to 2012). Ozuna must have missed the plate.

QUOTE (bbilek1 @ May 26, 2013 -> 01:48 PM) Hawk said nothing as Keppinger made a great play. Is there really a beef there? Robin out, Axelrod out, Lindstrom in. I think he loves Beckham so much, it's hard for him to be objective sometimes...Keppinger's sort of an outsider and hasn't exactly lit up the stat sheet, either. Beckham's just lucky Keppinger has been so terrible or he wouldn't be guaranteed his spot coming back off the DL.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 26, 2013 -> 01:46 PM) This sweep is not yet guaranteed. With our bullpen woes right now, you're right. Productive out, Ozuna down to 2nd with one out. Axelrod lifted after 5 1/3. Of course, if Lindstrom gets lit up here, Ventura's going to be second-guessed because we're forcing our bullpen (Jones or Omogrosso) to cover the 7th in all likelihood, in order to get to Crain/Reed.

Looks like the next man in will be Matt Lindstrom. Please don't give Ozuna 2nd base...need to hold him, Axelrod.