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QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ May 2, 2017 -> 08:09 AM) I would assume until Rodon and Shields are both back in the rotation. Unless they trade Holland or Gonzalez. I think we'll see Lopez in the rotation before Rodon. Not convinced they'll chose Covey over Pelfrey when Shields comes back.

QUOTE (raBBit @ May 2, 2017 -> 01:12 AM) Willy. Rabbit, how long are they going to keep running Covey out there? Until Lopez can come up?

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ May 2, 2017 -> 07:11 AM) Mid May to early June, i.e. whenever they can get the extra year of service time out of Moncada, Delmonico, etc. The extra year of service shouldn't be a concern for Delmonico.

QUOTE (harkness @ May 1, 2017 -> 03:06 PM) I'm very baffled with why May is still up here... and getting in the line-up. Dayan Viciedo available? Need someone who can backup CF. But I agree, he should go down to AAA. That said, he is a non prospect, so not he needs everyday ABs in AAA.

QUOTE (flavum @ May 1, 2017 -> 02:38 PM) Saladino 2B Anderson SS Cabrera LF Abreu 1B Frazier DH Davidson 3B L Garcia CF Narvaez C May RF I hope the Covey experiment is almost over. I'd rather watch Pelfrey...and that is saying something.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Apr 30, 2017 -> 12:44 PM) Definitely uninterested in the rebuild.too bad,deal with it. Been playing some pretty good baseball.

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Apr 30, 2017 -> 01:44 AM) Never would've thought Eaton would go down before Sale. That's too bad at least his contract is manageable. He's probably going to be worth almost nothing at the back end of that contract. The backend of his contract are option years.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Apr 29, 2017 -> 09:54 PM) Well let's say they trade Frazier and bring up Moncada, moving Saladino to third. It can be argued that move may actually improve the team in the present as well as the future. Say they trade Holland or Gonzales but one of their young pitchers is doing well in the minors. They would be replacing the departed pitcher from within plus be adding to the organization with the return from the trade. Trading Melky would be a little trickier unless they get a young outfielder back that's just about ready to play in the major leagues. Sox are in a good position as long as Hahn does it right. However, if he just starts haphazardly gutting the team for low level prospects that are years away while having nothing to replace what they traded, it will be a move backward. Hahn needs to hold out for value and be prepared to keep his players if the right price is not met. This. All depends on the returns. By all means trade if you get impact young talent. But of this team is contending, trading the impending FA for garbage that is never going to make the big leagues does nothing for me. But we still have a long way to go before we're at that point.

This team was never as bad as most here thought it'd be. Still think Cleveland will run away with this division in the end, but wouldn't be surprised to see the Sox in the thick of things in early July.

Dane Dunning to WS. Ian Hamilton to BIRM. RHP El'Hajj Muhammad released.

Best of luck to Pelfrey against the (previous to their last 2 games) red hot Tigers offense.

Pretty funny he's getting no run support from the Bo Sox so far this season.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 27, 2017 -> 04:08 PM) Initially I was pro-tank for the draft pick, but we're much better suited to guys playing well and building value than getting a draft pick a few slots higher. I'd rather get the #6 pick and have Kahnle/Swarzak/Holland/Gonzalez turn into viable trade pieces than get the #2 pick and have all of them suck. Glad some people are coming around to this line of thinking. So much better for the organization, IMO. Several other names you could add to that list.

Love it.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 27, 2017 -> 09:57 AM) We have seen Avi get hot before, exactly like this. There is not many reasons to believe this cat changed his stripes Has he had a 20 game stretch where he has been THIS hot though? We're now 20 games in and Avi leads the AL in hitting, and is top 5 in OPS. I don't think he has suddenly become a star, but its pretty obvious that something has clicked. He is keeping is bat in the zone much longer. He isn't overswinging on every pitch. He is using the whole field. That, combined with his improved conditioning, and I think we have seen a young player that is finally coming into his own. I don't expect Avi to lead the league in hitting, or heck, even eclipse .300 by seasons end, but it does seem like perhaps we finally have an above average contributor with the bat. Time will tell, and I remain a little skeptical, but I believe more and more everyday.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 09:38 PM) I realize last year's 23-10 renders all discussion stupid at this stage of the season. I mean I wish I could remember last year's 23-10 and how sharp the Sox looked and how well they were playing. But I have no clue. Can't remember. This year's team obviously won't be 23-10. We'll be under .500 after 33 games obviously. I get madder than anybody when the Sox anemic hitters get shut out and I expect us to get shut out a historic amount of times this year. But when Avi wins another game with his bat it does impress me. When this pathetic bullpen excels like this, I'm happy. And when some really horrible starters pitch this well, I'm ecstatic. Right now I'm thrilled with Renteria. Again, after our 100th loss I'll be furious at him I'm sure, but the team sure looks interested under a real manager. What a post!

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 05:37 PM) Who else is going to be there? Seriously, he's earned at least another month of starts. Sure, but that's not what you said.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 05:17 PM) I know we are suppose to suck but isn't winning more fun? Yes, much.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 04:37 PM) CF is Leury's the rest of the year, unless he completely goes into the tank. He's earned it. Lol, a bit premature.

Just put him on the DL for 10 days and bring up Delmonico for a quick cup of coffee.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 04:05 PM) Would definitely fit the trend of Rodon and Hansen falling to them And Sale, for that matter.

Retroactive to April 23rd.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 02:23 PM) 2020 C - Collins 1B - ? 2B - Moncada SS - Anderson 3B - ? LF - ? CF - Robert RF - ? DH - ? Starting 5 Possibilities: Rodon, Kopech, Lopez, Giolito, Fulmer, Hansen, Dunning, Stephens, Adams Trades coming, drafts coming, free agents coming, yay. Heck of a lineup you got there!

Lol, well you guys beat me to it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 12:17 PM) Out of curiosity, does anyone have R/L splits for Davidson from the minors? Are they extreme? 16: L: .312/.393/.532 - 3 HR (77 PA) R: .251/.332/.411 - 7 HR (207 PA) 15: L: .217/.304/.435 - 9 HR (161 PA) R: .196/.288/.349 - 14 HR (367 PA) 14: L: .176/.292/.331 - 5 HR (136 PA) R: .208/.279/.374 - 15 HR (342 PA) 13: L: .225/.333/.304 - 1 HR (102 PA) R: .296/.355/.534 - 16 HR (341 PA)