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It's going to be a cold first week of baseball. Just hope they get all the games in and come away with at least four wins. With the new schedule being only one series home and away against the other two divisions and more interleague play, this could be the year of the makeup game. http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/chicago-i...?monyr=4/1/2013

Axelrod officially named 5th starter. He'll start vs Felix Hernandez on April 6th.

I'm really liking what I've seen from Viciedo this spring. He seems more closed and waiting on the ball longer. The leg kick may have done the trick. http://www.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?c_id=cws...0130326_6668724

Hawk and Steve praising the coaching staff--ok, great. How are we getting that 89th win this year?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 26, 2013 -> 04:02 PM) Not worried, just curious what the thought process is, on how they decide these things. Since they can use minor leaguers in games anyway, and there are players who already know they won't make it barring injury... why the theater? Why bother announcing reassignments at all? Yeah, I'm not sure what goes into that. Like, why did they option Jordan Danks and Blake Tekotte at the same time, but they've brought Brandon Short and Stefan Gartrell up from minor league since then? Don't know.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 26, 2013 -> 03:43 PM) I don't get keeping Tolleson and Bell in camp, they aren't getting jobs for OD. Anderson I get, they always keep a 3rd catcher around in AZ. Omogrosso and Troncoso are in the running for Crain's spot if he isn't ready... but Gray? I wouldn't really read into too much. They'll probably be down to 27 or 28 by the time they get on the plane tomorrow.

Sox face Dice-K tomorrow. That should get them to Chicago around midnight.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Mar 26, 2013 -> 02:55 PM) So there are no roster decisions to make? Not really. The only thing up in the air is if Crain will be ready. If he can't go, I think Omogrosso has an edge on Troncoso.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 26, 2013 -> 02:37 PM) Who are the extra six left in camp right now? Omogrosso, one of the catchers (Phegley I think), and who else? Gray, Omogrosso, Troncoso, Anderson (not Phegley) Tolleson, Bell

Danks and Septimo placed on the 15-day DL. Purcey reassigned to minor league camp. 31 left in camp.

Rios isn't worried about being ready for opening day. https://twitter.com/DanHayesCSN/status/316587311204810752

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Mar 26, 2013 -> 11:11 AM) You must have been looking at the wrong day, yesterday the projected high was 41 for Monday, but 54 for Sunday and 52 for Tuesday. Today the Monday high down to 38...yikes. Yep, it's been downgraded since then. I look at accuweather. http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/chicago-i...?monyr=4/1/2013 Hopefully they are able to play Wednesday and Thursday, otherwise it will mean a doubleheader in late July.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 26, 2013 -> 10:54 AM) Good news, Rick Porcello named as Tigers 5th starter. Watch him get traded in the next few days.

Royals announce Mendoza as their 5th starter. Chen to the bullpen. Sox will face Shields, Santana, and Guthrie. You know Shields will tweek something in the bullpen before the game, and Chen will come in for 7 shutout innings.

Still no Rios. I think Ventura said if he's not ready Wednesday, then it's time to start worrying. http://baseballpress.com/lineup.php

Bo Jackson throwing out the first pitch Opening Day.

AL Central- Tigers (1), White Sox, Royals, Indians, Twins AL East- Blue Jays(3), Rays(4), Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles AL West- Angels(2), Rangers(5), A's, Mariners, Astros NL Central- Reds(3), Cardinals, Brewers, Pirates, Cubs NL East- Nationals(1), Braves(4), Phillies, Mets, Marlins NL West- Dodgers(2), Giants(5), Diamondbacks, Padres, Rockies AL Wild Card Game- Rays over Rangers NL Wild Card Game- Braves over Giants ALDS- Tigers over Rays in 4, Angels over Blue Jays in 5 NLDS- Nationals over Braves in 3, Dodgers over Reds in 5 ALCS- Tigers over Angels in 7 NLCS- Nationals over Dodgers in 6 WS- Tigers over Nationals in 5

Sox won't make a decision on Crain until the weekend. Bringing these players to Milwaukee- Garcia, Gartrell, Semien, Short, Smith, Zaleski, and Keenyn Walker. Danks staying back in Arizona.

Saladino homer Sox lose 11-5 48 hours left until they fly home.

Crain was hitting 93-94.

Crain not fooling anyone. First official cactus league game in a month.

Floyd settled down. Went 7+. Probably will go a few innings on Saturday in Milwaukee, and then start Thursday, April 4.

Floyd...yeesh. Let's just start the season.

QUOTE (SAVVY18 @ Mar 25, 2013 -> 03:16 PM) Angels with a couple of guys on, but didn't score. 0 - 0 Good guys coming up. Hopefully a week from now, the same thing.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Mar 25, 2013 -> 01:54 PM) I'm willing to bet that the 2014 MLB schedule will not include home dates on September 4 for any of the following teams: Rangers Phillies Tigers Orioles Pirates Reds Mariners Cardinals Royals A's At the very least, don't schedule the first game of a 4-game series on that day. If it's the 4th game of a 4-game series, then they usually have a day game anyway. But in this case, the Orioles and Sox had no obligation to change the start time, and I'm glad they didn't.