Gonna start out by saying that I'm not convinced that the white Sox will win the AL central. There are some very obvious holes in this team. But I also think, given the weakness of this division and the flaws in all the other teams, that 84 wins probably wins the division. At what point do we actually start to take this seriously. I'm very encouraged by what I see from the offense and it's impossible to understate just how badly we have been missing a player like Mune for quite some time. Had we had that profile of slugger in 2021, we may have won the World Series that year. At the very least, I would like to see ownership have to make a tough decision about going for it this year.

If Teel comes back strong then I'll start to feel like MAYBE they have a shot to make some noise. I'd feel a lot better if MacDougal wasn't hurt, Shane Smith can find something again, and Hagan was throwing more than 3 innings (although he could still help the club with that).

Yeah I think the starting rotation is the weak point. But I do think the bullpen is starting to look a bit better. I'm encouraged by Burke and also I've been a Davis Martin fan since when he stepped in for us in 22. Smith has the tools to succeed in the big leagues.

If they finish May strong, I have to think it’s way more real than mirage. It will be interesting to see what they end up doing with the rotation in regards to both Hagen and Shane, I still am not sure Dominguez is a closer but like I said, let’s see how may shakes out

They have to show…

A. ) They can play above .550 against AL Central foes and winning records against the tigers and Indians

B.) The bullpens can start to hold games past the 6th inning with solidified roles past Taylor and Dominguez

C.) Their rotation improves with Smith’s return, Hagen’s call up, and an addition in July

D.) Additional support from youngsters like B Montgomery