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De Aza-good.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 30, 2014 -> 02:05 PM) Ever watch Fox Sports One? Yeah, me neither. They're doing an in depth story on Jose Abreu tonight during their 10pm show. Anyone catch this? It was a pretty cool piece. You can tell Abreu is no dummy, or somebody you have to worry about off the field. Great signing.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 09:20 AM) Just because you're a great player doesn't mean you can't also be overrated and lauded to nauseating levels. The hate for him is mostly derived from the excessive media fawning. The fact that he is "captain of the Yankees" also means absolutely nothing. No one outside of Yankee fans should care about that I agree. It's going to happen, so that's where the remote control comes in handy.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 09:30 AM) A 3-4 combination of Abreu and Davis.... I think it moved.

Anyone else want to get in on this? Record and runs scored after 100 games? Who will represent the Sox at the All Star Game? Paul Konerko total plate appearances More starts at 2B this season--Gordon Beckham or Marcus Semien? More starts at 3B this season--Conor Gillaspie or Matt Davidson? Date of Matt Davidson's first game with the Sox? How many total homers will the Sox hit? Last year was 148. Jose Abreu's traditional numbers AVG-HR-RBIs in how many games played? Number of Felipe Paulino starts Chris Sale's win total Will John Danks be on the White Sox in August--yes or no? Will Adam Dunn be on the White Sox in September--yes or no? Will Adrian Nieto stay on the 25-man all year (DL counts)--yes or no?

I tell you what, Stoney... If Andy Wilkins can stay healthy, he's gonna be an impact hitter.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 07:33 AM) Go back to f***ing sleep and dream something different! I chuckled when I remembered it. It was only a dream. Go Sox!

I had a dream last night Eaton got hurt and was going to be out for 4 months. Happy Opening Day, everyone!

Nieto already retweeted this, so I guess it's true. #17. https://twitter.com/NumbersMLB/status/450382112537853953

Omar Poveda traded to the Nationals for cash.

The US Cellular money has done a lot of good things for the Sox. I wouldn't want to see giant corporate logos on the uniform--that's where I'd draw the line.

Ever watch Fox Sports One? Yeah, me neither. They're doing an in depth story on Jose Abreu tonight during their 10pm show.

Mitchell Boggs returns on a minor league deal.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 30, 2014 -> 12:36 PM) Doug Padilla ‏@ESPNChiSox 38m Sale doesn't want to step on anybody's toes, but thinks Konerko should start the opener. Says he's earned it. Happy 25th birthday to Chris Sale. 230 innings, please.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Mar 30, 2014 -> 12:07 PM) As of now, I'd go for his top 2 HS pitchers or the Vandy pitcher. I'm never going to have a strong opinion on who they should take, but it would be pretty bold if they took a HS pitcher. If they think a HS kid has the best arm, and they think they can mold him into a big league pitcher over the next 3-4 years, go for it. Or Beede.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 30, 2014 -> 11:35 AM) Right. Shame on Ventura for giving one of the greatest White Sox in franchise history a chance to be recognized on one last opening day by his fans. What was he thinking. They all line up and get introduced before the game. He will get his ovation. Ventura and the organization are just covering their butts. If they don't say publicly that they offered him the start, then they get criticized. They covered all the bases, so as not to look cold. Konerko is smarter than all of them.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 30, 2014 -> 11:29 AM) Classy moves by both Ventura for recognizing what Konerko has meant to this organization, and Konerko for being willing to step aside, unlike many over the hill stars. Or shame on Ventura for putting Konerko in that position to have to say no...but whatever. This should have never been a topic. Konerko had it right all along.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Mar 30, 2014 -> 11:05 AM) Really hope Viciedo gets the nod. The dude can hit. I don't get why he hasn't gotten the job yet, he only went 14/56 last year due to injuries and he went 25/78 in his only full season. I look forward to his two hot weeks in May, and general awfulness the rest of the time...with below-average defense.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Mar 30, 2014 -> 10:28 AM) Sounds like PK actually benched himself. Good job, Paul! You're right. Forget what I said about Robin. https://twitter.com/DanHayesCSN/status/450293247252783104 It's pretty simple for Konerko---start against lefties, pinch hit, come in during mop-up time, fill in for a couple days when Abreu or Dunn have a minor injury. Hopefully it's about 40 starts, and some other playing time for about 200 plate appearances.

Konerko will not start tomorrow. The correct decision. Good job, Robin.

63 and cloudy for first pitch. Remember that year Chris Sale threw a no-hitter on Opening Day? Still think they'll call off Wednesday's game early...like Tuesday night. No point in playing if the forecast is high 30's and rain. And yes, they should completely skip Paulino until the first game in Denver, where it's supposed to be in the 60's...so the Sox are going to dodge the weather bullet in Colorado.

2015: $5.25 million 2016: $15.25 million 2017: $19.25 million 2018: $33.25 million 2019: $33.25 million 2020: $33.25 million Taken after Jared Mitchell. (Sorry. Couldn't resist.)

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Mar 28, 2014 -> 01:45 PM) Last year, the Sox were 40-60, and scored 377 runs in the first 100 games. Record and runs scored after 100 games? 48-54 with 407 runs Do you mean 48-52 or 46-54? Or neither?

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Mar 29, 2014 -> 11:34 AM) F*ck this weather. Just looked at the forecast for KC next weekend. It will be 79 and sunny tomorrow. Next weekend looks 50's and cloudy, and maybe rain on Sunday (still far away). Denver looks warm enough, but also rain possible after that. The team will just have to deal with it, but it makes it harder when you have to overachieve to compete.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Mar 29, 2014 -> 09:25 AM) Let's sweep the twins! Very excited for the season. I know we won't be that good, but for the first time I see us in a good direction. Hope we hit home runs in the draft. If the Sox have any chance of contending, the Twins are a team they're going to have to pummel....like 14-5. Looks like the weather for Monday will be fine. Cloudy and 60 at game time. I'd bet Wednesday will get called off, and it will turn into an August 1st doubleheader.