I love Q, he absolutely deserves it, but Shark makes sense on the match-ups and Sale coming back plus that extra respect card to get him to re-sign with us. No issue with this at all, I've anticipated this all along when Sale went down. I think he will eat up the "new" KC (FU Rios), not as much as Sale would but Ventura vs. our new line up against Big Game Shields' vs. last years line up doesn't phase me. Sox will be 1-0 at the end of the day. Book it.

 

Don't be so confident. That team is talking about doing in the regular season what it did in the postseason last year. Lead after six innings then bring in those 3 untouchable relievers. Also you still have to contain Hosmer, Moose, Cain and Perez who can put up the 3-4 runs that they need to win most games. Sox need to end the hex vs. KC.

Some really good stuff in this post about a call with Hahn and Buddy Bell, but I found the part about the fifth starter the most interesting.

"We're still not to the point where we're committed that one of those guys [brad Penny, Scott Carroll, etc.] will have to jump in for Chris," Hahn said. "He's progressing nicely. We've got a pretty specific schedule laid out that frankly we haven't shared publicly, but thus far, he's hit each of the thresholds we've been looking for on any given day. With the off day the first week, we've got the ability to do some things with the rotation that may well mean that ultimately we may not need somebody to jump in for Chris' turn."

Sounds like they're somewhat confident Sale will make his timetable and they'll just push Shark into the 4-11 start on normal rest. Either that or they've got a weather control device to force a rainout.

 

4-6 at KC Samardzija

4-7

4-8 at KC Quintana

4-9 at KC Noesi

4-10 vs Min Danks

4-11 vs Min Samardzija

4-12 vs Min Sale

 

Ticket-wise, you are better off having Penny or Danks pitch the home opener. People are gonna go no matter who is pitching, maybe you sell a few extra tickets later if Shark or Sale pitch on a much less desirable day.

 

I don't really care about ticket-wise. You could also say that putting on a show with a great pitcher with a packed house may lead to future ticket sales.

 

edit: i'm just whining because i'm so pumped for 4/10. I know this just reflects our lack of depth after Q.

Edited March 25, 201511 yr by bmags

Ventura makes it official, names Jeff Samardzija White Sox Opening Day starter. April 6 in KC.

https://twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/580863150586605569

I think the symbolism in naming an Opening Day starter is lost when the true Opening Day starter is starting Opening Day on the DL. I'm fine with Jeff getting the nod, especially if it works with the expected date of Sale's return.

Don't be so confident. That team is talking about doing in the regular season what it did in the postseason last year. Lead after six innings then bring in those 3 untouchable relievers. Also you still have to contain Hosmer, Moose, Cain and Perez who can put up the 3-4 runs that they need to win most games. Sox need to end the hex vs. KC.

 

 

What? You are kidding... The Royals game plan is to win games? I'd never thought a team would plan such a thing...

 

But seriously, don't like Shark being the Opening Day starter since Q deserves it. But I guess you have to work the schedule for when Sale is back.

 

 

I'd rather Q started the home opener.

Looks like:

 

Samardzija vs Ventura

Quintana vs Duffy

Danks vs Volquez

 

Noesi starting the home opener.

 

 

I think the symbolism in naming an Opening Day starter is lost when the true Opening Day starter is starting Opening Day on the DL. I'm fine with Jeff getting the nod, especially if it works with the expected date of Sale's return.

agree. If its not Sale then I don't care

Oh, s***... @CLE on 4/15 for a NOON EST start? Time to start twisting my fiance's arm I want to be there for that... $12 tix with first drink free in their right field bullpen? Sign me up! Standing room only won't me s*** at a game that early in April! #DayTrip!!!!

Edited March 27, 201511 yr by ROC Sox Fan