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Looking at the recent 2/3 losses to the Angels and then a 9 game home stand ending with 3 with KC and 3 with the Cubs.... 7 or 8 more losses on this homestand could take the Sox out of competing in a division where teams are all hovering around .500. If the Sox get 7 or 8 back, they will have trouble sniffing .500 again. Cubs win a lot at home, Sox lose a lot and depress and demoralize our fans. This looks like a potentially decisive stretch of games for the Sox to remain in contention. Several fastballs center cut by Sox pitchers tonight. A lot of major league hitters are going to tee off on those. Anyway, fvk..

One thing I like about Getz management style this season is that, with only one notable exception (Acuna), he has been quick to DFA or demote a player who under-performs at the plate or blows a game from the mound. The replacements are sometimes not much better, but I really like the air of accountability. Given that, Kelenic is probably on a short leash. Hit or get in the he11 out of here.

We do not have any information about the nature of the so-called "set-back" (.e.,whether it was a complication of the original injury or a re-injury of the hamstring) but it appears that the timetable for rehab has been extended for an unknown time period (beyond the originally estimated 4-6 weeks) As Ron said, we need ptatc back on this forum to help us sort through this.

My guess is that Getz will not demote Quero unless and until Kyle Teel returns. However, that strategy appears to be confounded almost every game that Quero continues to under-perform at the plate. Thankfully Romo has done the opposite - he has exceeded expectations. With Reese McGuire DFAed but still down in the minors and collecting a handsome paycheck, should he be promoted to take Quero's place? I would hope not, unless both Quero and Romo go on the IL. My own opinion is that Getz should demote Quero and bring up Korey Lee, but I don't think Getz would be comfortable with that move. Getz probably is considering that as bad as Quero has been, he has still been an asset with ABS and still has a decent throwing arm. I don't like to body shame people (and I have not always been in the best shape at times), but Quero has reportedly gained several pounds in the off-season in his derriere to the point where his walk-up song could be Fat Bottomed Girls. OK, I did what I said I wouldn't do there but Quero is a professional athlete who should be held to a higher standard and expected to come to ST in top condition.

The "setback" while running sounds like the hamstring may have been re-injured to some degree. Anyway, whatever happened there seems to have created another uncertain timeline. As a fan, I wish someone from the White Sox medical or training staff would address this rather than Venable.

Of course, there is no divine intervention in trivial matters like sports but I hope we have more luck in close games.

Too many unknowns now to gauge how things will look going forward, i.e., Kyle Teel - an unknown return while Quero struggles), Braden Montgomery (will he rake in AAA ?), Noah Schultz (will he recover from getting roughed up?), Fedde and Kay (borderline back of rotation pitchers- can they rack up a few wins?) , can Leasure prove he is worth his Contract? etc. If the Cubs come in and sweep us that could really break momentum and dampen spirits. If OTOH, the Sox sweep them, that will have quite the opposite effect. Yeah it's only 3 games but no way can the importance of that series to fans be diminished.

Fedde and then Schultz gave up the ghost early and often. We suck again.

At times, Noah looks AAA today leaving some hangers up in the zone. Very disappointing game so far leaving bases loaded, missing a double play, the dropped infield fly. Otherwise a day off and back at home. I wanted this series to keep momentum going into a home stand that includes 3 against the Cubs.

Northshore shopping? LOL. I never mentioned the Cubs, only the increased valuation of the White Sox which will begin to become apparent as the White Sox continue to become more competitive. You are sounding like you are so far up the Cubs/Joe Ricketts ass that we may never retrieve you. I hope the White Sox take that upcoming series with the cubs. Unless Fedde or Kay is starting we should be able to grab a game or two.

The value of shares in the White Sox has soared and will continue to if they continue to outperform expectations and benefit from the revenue streams that Murakami is responsible for.

Just for fun I wanted someone, even Colson to lay down a bunt to see Antonacci bulldoze the catcher. Antonacci's value to the team goes beyond his stats. His HBP, steal and advancement to 3rd set the stage for what should have been the tie or maybe a win. I am hoping that the next step we see in Antonacci's development will be tagging some home runs. It's going to happen.

Count me among the weak mindsets for tonight's game. I wanted to see an all out push to get to .500 and beyond. Not get to within a game and take a day off.

Reinsdorf paid for two three peat NBA championship teams. Manny Machado did not look like he was worth it. Doesn't mean that JR was cheap. Manny hasn't been on a team that won a WS. He is currently signed for something like $350 Million. I'm glad he wasn't signed for that much. IMO, Manny does not look like a team player and even looks bored out there at times. Maybe the mega millions spoiled him. Now I'd rather have Mune and the rest of the current White Sox including gamers like Vargas, Antonacci, Montgomery, Teel, Davis Burke and Schultz. This is a team sport and we have the team this year. Go Sox and Sox fans everywhere. I'm seeing more Sox hats and jerseys out there. We are proud of this team and love #5.

Kelenic looked a little twitchy out there. Maybe it was nerves but he is a veteran that has been around for some time. Let's see if he settles in.