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Poreda rough start so far...Homer by Furcal, single by Hudson, according to Joe Cowley. Updates here: http://twitter.com/cst_sox

The games vs. the Cubs on March 4, 5, and 27 will be on WGN with Cubs announcers. Also, according to the schedule some of the CSN games will also be on MLB Network, if you don't get CSN: March 1, 14, 21 and April 2

QUOTE (letsgoarow @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 05:17 PM) Debbie Downer Meow Meow

Unless you know him personally, calling Beckham "Slayer" kinda makes you sound like a wannabe. I'm sure his nickname will probably end up being Gordo. I think I heard his teammates call him that at Georgia, and it's a common nickname for Gordon.

Yawn. So when is that thing over?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 24, 2009 -> 11:29 AM) This is such a tough division to call, I honestly could see all 5 teams winning the division, and yes, I am aware that this includes the Royals... I agree. I think when people make their predictions, they better tell us why they think the way they do. Anyone can pick the five teams out of a hat and possibly guess correctly. The Indians can win if Lee duplicates last year, and Carmona joins him. Plus with a couple better arms in their bullpen, they could contend. The Twins can win with one more year of experience with the young pitchers, and if Joe Crede stays healthy for a big chunk of the season. I don't see him playing 140 games, but maybe 100 games, he can make an impact on their team. The Royals have a very good offense, and if some of the starting pitchers take the next step, they can be tough. Their bullpen is very good. The Tigers--good offense, but a suspect pitching staff. I can't count them out, but who knows? The White Sox have three starting pitchers that should win 15 games. The 4th and 5th spots are questionable. The defense is a big concern. Dye is a year older. Fields is Fields. AJ is adequate. Owens gets bad jumps. I'm not worried about the Sox offense at all, but I think a lot of things have to fall into place, and they can't afford injuries. If they fall behind early, look for more trades in June and July, and probably will end up at the bottom of the division. But really, 2nd place and 5th place are the same thing if you don't make the playoffs. I wouldn't care if the Sox came in last place if they bring in more young players for Konerko and Dye. But hopefully it won't come to that, and things fall into place. And finally, I think it's easy for people to say the AL Central sucks, and all of the good teams are in the East. Yes, the East is tough, but I don't think the Central sucks. I think it's competitive, and the West is the worst of the three divisions.

Here's the radio schedule...they're doing that interactive thing again for some of the games, which I think means they'll broadcast the first 5 innings, then take calls while giving updates for the rest of the game. February 25th: White Sox vs. Angels - 2:05pm (Complete/1:55pm) March 1st: White Sox vs. Dodgers - 2:05pm (Interactive/1:55pm) 2nd: White Sox vs. Mariners - 2:05pm (Interactive/1:55pm) 5th: White Sox vs. Cubs - 3:05pm (Complete/2:55pm) 9th: White Sox vs. Indians - 3:05pm (Interactive/2:55pm) 18th: White Sox vs. Angels - 3:05pm (Interactive/3:05pm) 25th: White Sox vs. Athletics - 3:05pm (Complete/2:55pm) 27th: White Sox vs. Cubs - 3:05pm (Complete/2:55pm) April 1st: White Sox vs. Padres - 3:05pm (Complete/2:55pm) 3rd: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks - 8:40pm (Complete/8:05pm)

QUOTE (kane0730 @ Feb 22, 2009 -> 04:44 PM) Does anybody know how many games are going to be on WSCR? http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/cws/downlo...tbroadcasts.pdf

Sox/Cubs games will be on WGN with Cubs announcers March 4 (night), March 5, March 27

Just happened to look at Joe Cowley's Twitter. Alexei hit DJ Carrasco in the forearm with a comebacker. http://twitter.com/cst_sox/status/1234856133

Bartolo Colon not speaking to the media...nice.

Jose Contreras starts making minor league rehab starts in May, and pitches for the Sox in June.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Feb 15, 2009 -> 12:13 PM) Viciedo will make the team and win Rookie of the Year. So who is getting hurt or traded before opening day?

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Feb 15, 2009 -> 11:44 AM) Why do people keep adding an n to Dayan's last name? They'll learn.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Feb 15, 2009 -> 10:16 AM) Can anyone picture the Sox putting Owens on waivers ? Yes. He's 28. He's been in AAA for 3 years already. But--- I think he'll win out and be the Sox leadoff man. Wise will be let go at the end of spring training. They'll try to hang on to him and send him to AAA, but if another team takes him, oh well.

Barring a move, I think Owens would have to be awful not to be the opening day leadoff hitter/CF. They're going to give him one last shot at this.

I don't hate Obama (I voted for him), I'm just wondering if Reinsdorf calling Obama the "First Fan" has any correlation to not giving #1 to a player this year. If it's a marketing move, it's stupid.

If they're clearing #1 for Obama I'm going to puke.

Well, they gave Viciedo a big league uniform number--good ole number 24.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Feb 9, 2009 -> 09:57 AM) I wish we can have Viciedo play 3rd base and have Fields play 2nd base. It can't be too difficult for a 3rd baseman to move to second base, the base is still to the right of them, and the throw to 1st base is shorter. All they'd need to learn is how to turn the double-play. I'd also much rather see Josh play 2nd base if Viciedo win the 3rd base job instead of any of Gets/Lillibridge/Nix. I hope you know that won't be happening. I think Fields would be very slow at 2B. Best case scenario--Fields is adequate at 3B, but has a great year at the plate--30 homers, 90+ RBIs, and Getz and Lillibridge get the job done at 2B. I think Getz is going to be a lot better than people think he will be. He's an excellent contact hitter. I think he'll come up with a ton of big hits. Viciedo is only 20 this season. Send him to AA with Flowers and Beckham. If any or all of them have good seasons, call them up in September.

I think he's done.

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...sp&c_id=cws For some reason it bugs me when the Sox official site dives into the rumor mill.

I don't think Figgins is in the picture at all. If you have Quentin and Abreu in the corners, you can't have Figgins in CF. Owens is already suspect out there. Figgins is not a good CF. Also Figgins won't be going to 3B unless they trade Fields, and I think they really like Fields and want him to play a full season in Chicago before giving up on him. If Dye gets traded, it'll be for pitching. I could see that Bailey trade happening if Abreu signs with the Sox.

Owens- CF Pierzynski- C Quentin- LF Dye-RF Thome-DH Konerko- 1B Ramirez- SS Fields- 3B Getz- 2B Bench- Lillibridge-2B/SS, Betemit-1B/3B, Stewart-C, Anderson-OF Rotation- Buehrle, Floyd, Danks, Colon, Richard Bullpen- Poreda, Carrasco, Russell, Thornton, Linebrink, Dotel, Jenks Wise gets traded or released at the end of spring training.

Lyon's signing made me think about Linebrink. He got 4 years, 19 mill last year. He got his contract at the right time. No way he'd get that now.