Chicago White Sox

I would feel a lot better about this offense's long-term prospects if LaRoche was batting 5th and we had a legit cleanup hitter, especially against LHP and during inter-league play.

Let's get one more right here LaRoche!

QUOTE (shysocks @ Apr 23, 2015 -> 08:30 PM) Sale just drilled Moustakas on 0-2. Think it caromed off his shoulder into his face. He's extremely lucky it hit his shoulder first, because it was heading straight towards his face.

Sale just killed Moustakes.

God I love Micah Johnson. Terrible throw but still love the effort.

Nice work Alexei! Keep it going Flowers!

This is really going to suck if we don't get at least one here.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 23, 2015 -> 08:14 PM) Micah will learn he's gotta bail earlier on that play if he can't get it. I almost think Avi slowed some to avoid a collision and that might have been the difference. I think you're right. The good news is that this is only a concern because Micah has incredible range.

First hit batter of the night!

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 23, 2015 -> 08:09 PM) No surprise Garcia was also involved in that near Faces of Death experience. Based on the slow motion replay, Garcia was inches from taking a cleat to the face.

Ok Micah, slow down son before you kill yourself.

Who was the Cubs player that got impaled by a bat a few years ago?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 23, 2015 -> 08:03 PM) Unless his time from delivery to home is slower because of his wind-up, they're better not forcing the issue until Micah is comfortable reading all the opposing pitchers in the AL Central. Seems like more aggressive outs on the basepaths would just lead to further frustration from the offense/Sale. Plus Perez has a hose. Yeah, Stone pretty much explained why it was a stupid idea, but I'd like to see Micah beiextra aggressive if he's on-base with two outs, especially when the offense is struggling.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Apr 23, 2015 -> 07:59 PM) Sox are in top 6 of k% and 27 bb% Unfortunately these numbers aren't surprising.

Steal second Micah!

Man that Kannapolis lineup is horrible prospect-wise. Any chance a few guys get called up from extended spring training in the next month or so?

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 22, 2015 -> 07:57 PM) While I get your point, it's a little too early to be calling out his splits. Especially since he's been significantly better on the road (3 games) than he has on at home (8 games). It's all samples. If he's still in the minors when it's almost August than we have an appropriate, but still likely insufficient, sample. As far as Charlotte's park, I looked into the park effect on certain players last year when Wilkins was ruining the world. Some players had serious home splits, others were better on the road and some were basically the same. Davidson was one of the guy who was effectively the same. It's not as if it's Coors Field where more than 75% of players are a completely different animal at home. As for Wilkins, incredibly, I think he was better on the road IIRC. Here's a quote I'm going to steal from SouthSideSox.com's Charlotte preview: As for me calling out the park factor, all I'm saying is his current production would be very unimpressive over a full season if you assume half his games were played in Charlotte's park. And let me make this clear, I'm not saying Davidson sucks because of his first 11 games of the season, I'm stating that they do nothing to get me excited about his prospect status again. I've read in at least a couple game threads that Davidson could be an option at 3B "if he keeps hitting well". I really don't know how anyone can look at those numbers and jump to that conclusion. That's really all I'm arguing here.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 22, 2015 -> 10:03 AM) He's played like 6 games at home. That sample size means nothing in terms of ballpark effect. He's actually improved. He's going up the middle and oppo, his core numbers are much better. His defense is improved. Seven of those K's came in the first three games. I mean, if we are going to deal in small sample sizes, then here is his line since the first three games: .290/.333/.419, 1 HR, 1 2B, 8 K in 33 PA (24.2% K/PA). Not that it matters, but he's played 8 of 11 games at Charlotte. And I didn't say he hasn't improved, I just said those numbers are terrible, which is a true statement. Obviously it's early and he could be victim of a small sample size, but I don't see enough in his full-season or the partial season numbers you provided to get excited about Davidson again. A .750 OPS doesn't cut it for me, especially when playing for Charlotte (again, I get it's still early and sample sizes are limited). Having said that, hopefully the adjustments he's made will translate to legimate results as the season progresses.

14 Ks & 0 BBs, just another embarrassing performance.

Come on Flowers, just get on base buddy.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 21, 2015 -> 10:01 PM) How many walks? A fat goose egg.

Hate to be a Debbie Downer, but we be f***ed.

How f***ing lucky can we get this inning? Make them pay!

Thank you God!!!

Is Robin f***ing serious?