Often, GM's are reluctant to give a marginal guy a QO, and then regret it. Case in point, DJ Lemehieu. Rockies said no, Yanks said yes, and Yanks won. Colorado GM got roasted by the Press this weekend.
The last time I remember a White Sox pitcher walk that many in a row was in the mid 1950's when we had a 16 year old bonus baby named Jim Derrington who walked the first four hitters in the game. Tough beginning for his first start.
Great word.
When we traded Rios to Rangers and got Leury, it was a salary dump. I loved the trade, even though I knew little about Leury. Then, he just kept improving every year. Turns out, Leury is a much bet player than Rios ever was for the Sox.