Opening Day high temp at 59 right now.

@DanHayesCSN just pointed out, it's Addison Reed's alma mater (SDSU) vs. Chris Sale's (FGCU) in the next Tourney round

Anyone hear of a trade with the Reds for a 3rd Baseman? He was working out in Arizona in front of the brass today.

Anyone hear of a trade with the Reds for a 3rd Baseman? He was working out in Arizona in front of the brass today.

 

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Just checked @fangraphs: Jake Peavy averaged 82.8 mph with his slider last season. Touched 87 tonight. #WhiteSox -- Dan Hayes

 

Fastball topped at 93mph.

Edited March 24, 201313 yr by justBLAZE

Just checked @fangraphs: Jake Peavy averaged 82.8 mph with his slider last season. Touched 87 tonight. #WhiteSox -- Dan Hayes

 

Fastball topped at 93mph.

 

If he actually improved from last year, that would be the biggest shock. It seems that most of us would agree his season stats last year are about as good as he can be anymore. If his arms is going to start feeling even better, let's ride the wave!

"I just threw 106 pitches and I am healthy," Peavy said. "I did get tired that last inning. That was pretty obvious. When I dove for a ball, it knocked the wind out of me a bit. I am super excited about the way the ball is coming out of my hand."

If he actually improved from last year, that would be the biggest shock. It seems that most of us would agree his season stats last year are about as good as he can be anymore. If his arms is going to start feeling even better, let's ride the wave!

 

I'll take it!

Just checked @fangraphs: Jake Peavy averaged 82.8 mph with his slider last season. Touched 87 tonight. #WhiteSox -- Dan Hayes

 

Fastball topped at 93mph.

 

Wow. That just made me feel all tingly inside.

Wow. That just made me feel all tingly inside.

If he and sale make 60 starts combined, season should be enjoyable

Wow. That just made me feel all tingly inside.

 

 

Maybe there is hope for John Danks after all

Jake Peavy had to learn how to pitch last year since the 94mph was gone. Man if he's back to 94-95 he just might be better than 2007.

IF Peavy is healthy, he'll be real good. He flat out knows how to pitch. I hope he is, I really love his attitude and determination. That said, I hope he's in great shape cause he was used and abused last year.

Sanchez will be the backup SS.

 

Angel Sanchez, Hector Gimenez, DeWayne Wise, Connor Gillaspie - your 2013 White Sox bench.

Edited March 24, 201313 yr by justBLAZE

Sanchez will be the backup SS.

 

Angel Sanchez, Hector Gimenez, DeWayne Wise, Connor Gillaspie - your 2013 White Sox bench.

 

My current assessment of that bench is...it doesn't suck.

My current assessment of that bench is...it doesn't suck.

 

In my opinion, it's one of the weakest benches I can remember the Sox having going into the season. However, I thought the one last year was going to be fantastic and it ended up being terrible until some acquisitions were made.

In my opinion, it's one of the weakest benches I can remember the Sox having going into the season. However, I thought the one last year was going to be fantastic and it ended up being terrible until some acquisitions were made.

 

I agree. So outside of a Wise hot streak or two, who can hit a baseball? I feel bad for Sanchez and Gillaspie as they aren't going to play much at all. Sucks for their growth, but then again they do get to be on an MLB roster so perhaps they are pretty stoked.

In my opinion, it's one of the weakest benches I can remember the Sox having going into the season. However, I thought the one last year was going to be fantastic and it ended up being terrible until some acquisitions were made.

 

I like Gimenez as a utility guy and almost certainly has to outproduce what we had from our swing IF guys last year. Gillaspie should get plenty of time playing 3B against tough righties and pinch hitting late in games. Gimenez seems capable, but let's be honest it isn't often you're going to think much of your backup C. Wise is Wise -- a career backup that does what he does just fine. There's a reason he's not a starter, but there's a reason he's here too.

8 games back in the Cactus League...time to panic?

In my opinion, it's one of the weakest benches I can remember the Sox having going into the season. However, I thought the one last year was going to be fantastic and it ended up being terrible until some acquisitions were made.

Actually, I'd say the Sox's bench wound up being terrible after some acquisitions were made, because they traded away their bench in those deals. But anywho.

In my opinion, it's one of the weakest benches I can remember the Sox having going into the season. However, I thought the one last year was going to be fantastic and it ended up being terrible until some acquisitions were made.

 

Hopefully Robin plays these guys a bit more this year. I think that was his biggest mistake last year, especially earlier when the bench was stronger.

Hopefully Robin plays these guys a bit more this year. I think that was his biggest mistake last year, especially earlier when the bench was stronger.

At least in the OF, I think he has more confidence in his backup guy. Probably at 3b also, based on the spring. I havne't seen how he's used Sanchez yet.

At least in the OF, I think he has more confidence in his backup guy. Probably at 3b also, based on the spring. I havne't seen how he's used Sanchez yet.

 

Catcher more than anywhere. Flowers needs to be paced if he is going to have a chance at being effective for 162.

Next Monday-- 52 and sunny.

 

Keep it right there.

 

Anything with Adam Dunn in it is awesome. He's hilarious.

Except the White Sox lineup, of course.