Chicago White Sox

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ May 2, 2013 -> 07:18 AM) I know it's a small sample size, but Gillaspie has a 1.040 OPS vs RHP and a .334 OPS vs LHP. You can certainly leave his bat out vs LHP. The good news is that Gillaspie should be cheap the next two years, so even if Keppinger is overpaid, your net cost for a platoon at 3B should be reasonable. We really need Keppinger to get it going though. His K % is nearly double his career average, he's yet to draw a single walk, and he's shown zero pop so far (not that I was expected much). I wonder if Keppinger is having any lingering effects from that offseason injury, because the contact issues are so out of character for him.

QUOTE (ptatc @ May 2, 2013 -> 08:42 AM) If he is on the DL for any length of time, insurance will cover most of the money. Good point, but how quickly can we collect it? I'm guessing we won't see that money until the season is over.

Honestly, I think our rotation will be stronger with Santiago instead of Floyd. The only thing that sucks IMO is that we now have $10M of dead payroll that will be difficult to move.

So when Beckham comes back, does Keppinger get sent to the bench? I don't see how anyone can argue for Gillaspie losing his job.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 1, 2013 -> 01:57 PM) Christopher Kamka ‏@ckamka 1m Every team has scored 8 or more runs in a game at least once this season except the #Cubs, #WhiteSox and the #Dodgers Damn, who gave up 8 runs to the Marlins?

Let's be honest, things will get better, at least offensively. We only have 1 1/2 regulars with OPSs above .700. That's absolutely crazy and will not last. The real concern is the defense. If they are going to be this bad all year then we don't have a chance. It's really shocking given how good they were last year. Hopefully they get their heads out of their asses soon and remember how to catch the ball.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Apr 30, 2013 -> 09:42 PM) "Those who live in the past are cowards and losers" my friend Sorry, just had to blow off some steam. Unfortunately, going from the high that was Wise's homer to the low that was the entire half inning that followed was too much for me to endure without sounding off. I will say this though, Robin needs to rip this team to shreds in the post game. He can't just be passive Robin tonight, he's got to give this team some tough love. Maybe a little spanking will make them come more focused tomorrow.

f*** Robin & this team full of cowards. What an embarrassing joke of an effort.

It's just disheartening to have a guy like Wise come up with a big hit to tie the game only to have bad pitching and defense give it right back to the Rangers.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 30, 2013 -> 09:22 PM) Why oh why do you bring Veal in when he's been so awful? De Aza played that one awful as well. And Ramirez should have gone to third instead of home. You definately don't want this becoming a two run game.

What the f*** just happened??

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 30, 2013 -> 07:51 PM) The sad thing is he sounds way better than he was on opening day. That's a scary thought. He just sounds so nervous up there and repeats the same basic things over and over again.

Poor Dan Hayes, just not meant for television.

So true Hawk, so true. At least Yu is at 42 pitches already.

Come on Alex!

Too bad Paulie is so f***ing slow, a 3-0 lead would have been amazing. Still a great half inning though. Now we just need Quintana to pitch like he's capable of.

Honestly, I was against that stolen base at first, but it made sense with one out, Dunn up, & Yu on the mound.

Huge early run against Yu.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 30, 2013 -> 07:05 PM) 285 is what I get it on. Thank you, wasn't showing up as a White Sox game on the guide.

Anyone in Chicago with Comcast know what channel the HD broadcast will be on?

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 03:08 PM) The part that really rubbed e wrong is when he invoked Westboro. That comparison just doesnt work. Like I said, would he say "if you believe in Allah, then you are clearly a terrorist?" Of course he'd never say that. but because someone might believe homosexuality, you are clearly like Westboro. I agree 100%. The caller wasn't saying he hated anyone, he just believes homosexuality is a sin. I may not agree with that caller, but that doesn't make him anything like those sick f***s at Westboro. That was just another pathetic argument that I've come to expect from Bernstein.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 02:40 PM) agree in what regard? I am not trying to egg you into a pro/anti-homosexuality debate. i just want to make sure I understand what you are saying. I'm of Christian faith and have no problem with homosexuality despite what the bible might say.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 02:30 PM) now, the caller was not prepared to have an educated debate. but, they wouldn't allow an educated debater on air, because they might actually challenge him. They make sure to put through the easy to pick on people. But, Bernstein invoking Westboro was sooooo pathetic. Exactly. I actually agree with Bernstein on this issue, but the way he sells his point is always over the top and arrogant.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 29, 2013 -> 02:13 PM) Listening to Bernstein talk about religion beliefs makes me want to put a gun to my head. what an arrogant jerk. He essentially tied anyone who believes that homosexuality is a biblical sin to Westboro Baptist Church. Which, these days, is essentially like saying anyone who follows Islam supports terrorists. Because you believe in a god, you are wrong, and he is 100% right about anything religious... despite not believing in one. Yeah, that was a pathetic argument by Berstein.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 26, 2013 -> 08:36 PM) Any middle infielder who brings a "plus" tool would have to have the leg up, with how DiMichele and Sanchez have gotten out of the gate. Sox desperate for any credible 3B/SS/2B who looks like he could be a regular. Semien's about the only one to distinguish himself so far this season in the early going. Hawkins with a SF and 14 RBI's. We have a couple interesting middle infield prospects. We literally have nothing at 3B. At least Gillaspie is giving us some hope at position.