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***OFFICIAL*** WHITE SOX THREAD (1 Viewer)
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BlueDemon
Footballguy
18 - 8 and still ain't hitting a lick. Starting Pitchers will soon come back to Earth, I don't think Garland will win more than 20 but anything over 10 is a bonus. Looks like Ozzie is starting to have reservations in the ben , but he has the luxuory of 4 legitimate closers. Sure they are beating up on the weak sisters of their division but their pitching put a stop to any notion that the Tigers are a team to be concerned with this year.
whoknew
Footballguy
Night Hawks
Footballguy
This White Sox start along with the Cubs start is really messing with my health. :X
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Just curious....If any other surpise team had already won 20 games, would they be getting more attention and press than the White Sox?No starter has more than one loss.They are 10-2 in one run games.They lead the majors in ERA.BBT barely covers them. Doesn't seem like this team is getting much love from the national media. 
What's new though, really?Just curious....
If any other surpise team had already won 20 games, would they be getting more attention and press than the White Sox?
No starter has more than one loss.
They are 10-2 in one run games.
They lead the majors in ERA.
BBT barely covers them. Doesn't seem like this team is getting much love from the national media.
Going for the sweep today 
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What's going on with the Yankees is pretty much overshadowing everything else right now.Just curious....
If any other surpise team had already won 20 games, would they be getting more attention and press than the White Sox?
No starter has more than one loss.
They are 10-2 in one run games.
They lead the majors in ERA.
BBT barely covers them. Doesn't seem like this team is getting much love from the national media.
What's going on with the Yankees is pretty much overshadowing everything else right now.Just curious....
If any other surpise team had already won 20 games, would they be getting more attention and press than the White Sox?
No starter has more than one loss.
They are 10-2 in one run games.
They lead the majors in ERA.
BBT barely covers them. Doesn't seem like this team is getting much love from the national media.
That is very true
That is a pretty amazing stat, and a testament to the pitching staff. The hitting really hasn't been there, and it's pretty impressive that the starters haven't had one game where they got knocked out trailing big early..Check that -- 28South Side 2 runs on 2 hits for another thrilling victory and the cubbies lose another in the ninth to thebrew crew when former sox c lee drives in the winner. 27 in a row and counting with the lead.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Yes...and look how everyone's talking about it.That is a pretty amazing stat, and a testament to the pitching staff. The hitting really hasn't been there, and it's pretty impressive that the starters haven't had one game where they got knocked out trailing big early..Check that -- 28South Side 2 runs on 2 hits for another thrilling victory and the cubbies lose another in the ninth to the
This ain't your South Side Hitmen of '77This ain't your Winning Ugly of '83Damn, when your team ERA is around 3.00 in the AL and 4 of your 5 starters are at or below that, you don't need any hitting.Konerko is hitting under .200
This hitting is doing the pitching no favors
And they are still 21-7
This is a re-incarnation of the Go-Go White Sox of '59
Night Hawks
Footballguy
#1: Stop complaining about the lack of attention. As a Cubs fan, I wish that was our problem.At least they were the lead on Sportscenter...
Harold Reynolds "I really like them, their offense is really coming around. Konerko has been solid...."
p.s. Hey Harold, Konerko is hitting less than .200. Watch much baseball?
#2: Please tell me Reynolds didn't say that. If he did, he should be fired for making #### up. 
So I was hanging around with some buddies last night, 99% of them Cub fans 
, and they preceeded to tell me how the White Sox wouldn't be able to keep this up the entire year. I chuckled of course realizing that they are just jealous Cub fans that wish they had a manager and closer that could do their jobs, but I let it roll off of my back like usual. Then I turn on the tv today to enjoy some White Sox baseball (minus Hawk of course) and in the first 4 innings they have scored 10 runs. Konerko has 2 homers and Rowand has 1. I realize it is not possible for the White Sox pitching to have quality starts every time out, but think about it. Their bullpen is rarely used and rested constantly. Their offense has sucked all year and they are still doing as well as they have been. If the pitching does come back down to Earth, which I am sure it will, the offense should be there to pick them up. They have a good combo of speed and power, especially if Pods and Iguichi can get on base regularly, btw Pods has 4 SB's today. With Thomas coming back, probably after the all star break, they will have such a solid lineup IMO.I know the Cubs bashers will weigh in and say its a fluke, but this team has a rare combination of above average hitting and great pitching top to bottom. 
just my 
Go Sox!
, and they preceeded to tell me how the White Sox wouldn't be able to keep this up the entire year. I chuckled of course realizing that they are just jealous Cub fans that wish they had a manager and closer that could do their jobs, but I let it roll off of my back like usual. Then I turn on the tv today to enjoy some White Sox baseball (minus Hawk of course) and in the first 4 innings they have scored 10 runs. Konerko has 2 homers and Rowand has 1. I realize it is not possible for the White Sox pitching to have quality starts every time out, but think about it. Their bullpen is rarely used and rested constantly. Their offense has sucked all year and they are still doing as well as they have been. If the pitching does come back down to Earth, which I am sure it will, the offense should be there to pick them up. They have a good combo of speed and power, especially if Pods and Iguichi can get on base regularly, btw Pods has 4 SB's today. With Thomas coming back, probably after the all star break, they will have such a solid lineup IMO.I know the Cubs bashers will weigh in and say its a fluke, but this team has a rare combination of above average hitting and great pitching top to bottom. just my Go Sox!
GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
Who was it that hit two HRs today?I'll scratch my #### and wait for my answer.This ain't your South Side Hitmen of '77This ain't your Winning Ugly of '83Damn, when your team ERA is around 3.00 in the AL and 4 of your 5 starters are at or below that, you don't need any hitting.Konerko is hitting under .200
This hitting is doing the pitching no favors
And they are still 21-7
This is a re-incarnation of the Go-Go White Sox of '59
Pretty convenient of Sammy So-So to have a sore foot several days before he's supposed to play in Chicago again.
Um Paulie did, do i win anything?Who was it that hit two HRs today?I'll scratch my #### and wait for my answer.This ain't your South Side Hitmen of '77This ain't your Winning Ugly of '83Damn, when your team ERA is around 3.00 in the AL and 4 of your 5 starters are at or below that, you don't need any hitting.Konerko is hitting under .200
This hitting is doing the pitching no favors
And they are still 21-7
This is a re-incarnation of the Go-Go White Sox of '59
Pretty convenient of Sammy So-So to have a sore foot several days before he's supposed to play in Chicago again.
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
I heard that Kirk Hinrich was going to throw out the pitch of an upcoming game, but the White Sox were afriad that he might hit the catcher in the back of the head.
Night Hawks
Footballguy
I think it'd be tough to expect to remain at a .700+ clip. While I don't like the White Sox and do like the Cubs, I also am a baseball fan. Therefore, while I don't want to, I know when to admit that the White Sox just have a good team. It's no fluke. They shuold end up solid. .700 or above is a lot to ask but I don't see these guys goiing away.So I was hanging around with some buddies last night, 99% of them Cub fans
Konerko has 2 homers and Rowand has 1. I realize it is not possible for the White Sox pitching to have quality starts every time out, but think about it. Their bullpen is rarely used and rested constantly. Their offense has sucked all year and they are still doing as well as they have been. If the pitching does come back down to Earth, which I am sure it will, the offense should be there to pick them up. They have a good combo of speed and power, especially if Pods and Iguichi can get on base regularly, btw Pods has 4 SB's today. With Thomas coming back, probably after the all star break, they will have such a solid lineup IMO.
I know the Cubs bashers will weigh in and say its a fluke, but this team has a rare combination of above average hitting and great pitching top to bottom.
just my
Go Sox!
We are reaching the point where the White Sox, currently 17 games over .500, can basically play slightly over .500 ball and still qualify for the playoffs, but, with the quality of their starting pitching, and the fact their best hitters (Konerko, Dye, Rowand) haven't produced much yet, I think it's realistic that the White Sox can probably play .550 ball the rest of the way, and get well over 90 wins.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
I've heard that since they were 10 games over .500. "If they can just play .500 the rest of the way...." That is the last thing you want this team thinking.Their starting rotation is incredible. There is no weakness at this point. There is a quality pitcher headed to the mound every night who is probably going to give you 7 innings of quality work.
This is not small ball, it's the baseball.
Ditka is God
Footballguy
Actually, their best hitter hasn't even played yet ..... I keep waiting for the bubble to burst. I hate getting my hopes up because they've teased me before. (Tony Kubek "Tito Landrum is not a threat to hit the long ball" .... CRACKKKKK .... that ball's hit deep to left center ....it's GONE!!!!!" Me: ARGGGGGGG
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
And yet despite their phenomenal start, the Twins are right on their heels and should pass them up in early June. 
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
I know, I was kidding. I do expect the Sox to slow down a bit though, they can't keep up this kind of play all year. The race should be pretty tight all season long and it will be really interesting to see how it all plays out.Exactly...you guys are playing great baseball and you are still 4.5 games back.Season series:And yet despite their phenomenal start, the Twins are right on their heels and should pass them up in early June.
White Sox - 4
Twins - 1
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Yes...should be a tight race. I'm sure most Sox fans are not too thrilled to see the Twins only 4.5 games back after this incredible start.I know, I was kidding. I do expect the Sox to slow down a bit though, they can't keep up this kind of play all year. The race should be pretty tight all season long and it will be really interesting to see how it all plays out.Exactly...you guys are playing great baseball and you are still 4.5 games back.Season series:And yet despite their phenomenal start, the Twins are right on their heels and should pass them up in early June.
White Sox - 4
Twins - 1
Amen. The Pale Hose have their best start in franchise history, and the Twins are only 4.5 games out.Yes...should be a tight race. I'm sure most Sox fans are not too thrilled to see the Twins only 4.5 games back after this incredible start.I know, I was kidding. I do expect the Sox to slow down a bit though, they can't keep up this kind of play all year. The race should be pretty tight all season long and it will be really interesting to see how it all plays out.Exactly...you guys are playing great baseball and you are still 4.5 games back.Season series:And yet despite their phenomenal start, the Twins are right on their heels and should pass them up in early June.
White Sox - 4
Twins - 1
Thing is, and Konerko said it best, is that they ain't blowing people out. Most of their wins are right down to the last few outs.
It is old school baseball, and White Sox fans (been one for almost 40 years) don't know how to react to it yet. We are so used to Earl Weaver type baseball - outs are precious and you wait for the 3-run homer.
What was the last White Sox team to structure themselves around strong pitching, good solid defense, aggressive base-running and paying attention to the small things?
1967 - with Horlen/Peters/Wilbur Wood (BTW - circa Lefty's avatar
)1959 - the Go-Go White Sox era
Point is; it has been forever since we've seen this style of baseball on a day-to-day basis. It is getting quite infectious though.
Night Hawks
Footballguy
Yeah, but the Angels are only 26-19 now. So they're beating up on inferior competition right now.Solid win the Sox in LA. Buhrle goes 9 strong, but doesn't get the W.
