Chicago White Sox

Trayce Thompson with a nice game. 2/4 with a double, 2 BBs, & 0 Ks. His final May numbers turned out real nice: 292/.423/.417/.839. So his power was way down, but his plate discipline was much better with 20:28 BB:K ratio.

QUOTE (chisoxt @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 10:17 PM) Great back to back contributions by the Danks brothers. Lets all be glad that Tyler flowers is an only child. This post just made me laugh out loud. I'm sure I'm late to the party, but I think the Sox have finally become laughably bad for me.

I hope Adam Dunn rots in hell for all eternity.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 10:16 PM) I'm pretty sure Danks never had that good of numbers to deserve that much money Look at what Edwin Jackson just got. Even average starters gets paid a lot of money these days. If you projected even some minor improvement from Danks at the time of the signing then I think the deal made sense. I definitely don't think it was a slam dunk, but I thought it was important to have at least one arm in your rotation locked up long-term.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 10:10 PM) Whos bright idea was it to pay Danks a lot of money? I supported the move when it was made. Unfortunately, locking up starting pitching is extremely risky.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 10:10 PM) We can't score 5 runs Way too crooked of number for us.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 10:06 PM) Already calling the loss? Caulfield, I should have never doubted you

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 10:05 PM) He's just awful, but have to hope he learns how to pitch as a control pitcher. Looking like one of the worst contract extensions in Sox history. Do you think his velocity is never coming back? I mean, yeah he's going to suck without his regular stuff (like he has tonight), but is there reason to expect him to never return to his old self? Not arguing, just trying to understand. You're pretty scaring the s*** out of me right now.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 10:03 PM) There's your White Sox 1B for 2014....Kendrys Morales. Too much topspin. Lucky it didn't go out. Morales has been on fire. Looked like a surefire homer. 8th double in last 14 games, over .300 now, Morales es en fuego. White Sox have lost 7 road games consecutively now. Already calling the loss?

Holy f*** send De Aza down to AAA tomorrow.

QUOTE (bbilek1 @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 09:56 PM) With the way Keppinger has been hitting of late, I wouldn't mind him getting a start in LF every once in a wild. I remember when he was signed it was deemed his best position. After losing 3 straight after losing 3 straight to the Cubs... This would be switching it up against a LHP. SS Alexei Ramiez 2B Gordon Beckham RF Alex Rios DH Dayan Viciedo 1B Paul Konerko CF Alejandro De Aza LF Jeff Keppinger 3B Conor Gillaspie C Hector Gimenez Why not just DH Keppinger? I have never seen him play LF, but I'm going to guess that Tank is a better defensive LF if you factor in his arm. And I realize that Viciedo isn't very good out there either. Just can't imagine Keppinger would be though.

I feel bad for Stone for having to constantly agree with Hawk's delusions.

Hawk can't even call Beckham's at-bats objectively.

That lead was fun while it lasted. We're going to need a crooked number to win tonight.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 09:36 PM) Hayes wishes he was that good. Even Dan Hayes knows he's terrible, but at least Hawk is nice enough to drop a "nice job kiddo" at the end of each interview to lift his spirits.

I love how Hawk talks to Dan Hayes like he's a high school reporter. We finally have a lead! Nice!

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 08:19 PM) Hawkins homer in Game 2. 1-2, and still no K's today! edit: now he k'd 1-3 What's crazy is he's missed over half the season and is still 4th in the Carolina League in HRs.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 06:04 PM) Dunn batting higher than 10th against a LHP is too high. Is there any easy way to tell how many of Wells' 23 plate appearances have come against lefties?

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jun 3, 2013 -> 11:18 AM) The funny thing is, how in the world is it warranted? What has Beckham done to make Hawk this giddy about him? "I'll tell you what Stone Poney, Gordon Beckham is the best defensive second basemen I've seen since Bill Mazeroski."

I will say this, tough talk is better than nothing, but a real roster move or a coach getting fired would put more stock into these statements.

http://www.suntimes.com/m/20501006-773/ven...vidual-sox.html

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Jun 2, 2013 -> 06:16 PM) I think it goes deeper. Get when of your scouting and development as well. 100% true. I didn't like the Manto promotion in the first place, as his view on walks didn't seem very...modern. It may not make a difference, but I have no problem with him getting canned. Having said that, we have a huge issue with developing hitting prospects in the minor leagues. I don't know where I read it, but Joey DeMichele basically said that our organization lets our positional prospects figure out things on their own for the most part. If that's true in the slightest, then we're in a lot of trouble, especially if we keep drafting raw/toolsy players. Our minor league hitting coaches and instructors need to be working with our players everyday and teaching them how to make adjustments and get better. These prospects are not going to figure it out on their own.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 2, 2013 -> 05:53 PM) His defense has been mediocre at best since joining the Sox. Maybe the most overrated defensive prospect in a long time for the Sox. It's really shocking because he was rated the best outfielder in the organization for several years. He really hasn't looked good in his limited showing.

Hawk must be high as a kite. Our team defense isn't suddenly going to be fixed once Beckham is back. And Beckham becoming the leader of this ball club? It's probably only 50/50 right now he'll even be back next year.

Watch us score exactly 1 run in the 9th and lose 2-1.