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Chris Sale's future isn't getting clearer anytime soon

Chris Sale's future isn't getting clearer anytime soon
Tuesday night marked the return of Chris Sale to the bullpen.  No longer a rookie getting his feet wet, Sale now comes to the pen in the manner that most relievers do; after an unsuccessful stretch as a starter that he feels was wrongly cut short. His switch back to the bullpen was so shocking... Read more »
By James Fegan,
May 9, 2012 at 5:45 am
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Promotions for Molina and Petricka

Promotions for Molina and Petricka
If there was any question whether Chris Sale’s move to the bullpen would accelerate the timetables of other White Sox pitching prospects, it was answered today. RHP Nestor Molina was promoted to AAA Charlotte, and RHP Jake Petricka was promoted to AA Birmingham on Monday. While these moves are theoretically responses to fill the rotation... Read more »
By James Fegan,
May 7, 2012 at 1:59 pm
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Large second wave of roster cuts set to make things fun

Large second wave of roster cuts set to make things fun
Perhaps setting a precedent that all games in which the White Sox get shutout will be followed by a third of the roster being cut, 14 players were sent packing from major league camp Monday. Alright, so perhaps this day was selected weeks ahead of time and several lockers were cleared out prior to the... Read more »
By James Fegan,
March 19, 2012 at 11:17 pm
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How are they doing?: Taking a look at meaningless Spring Training numbers

Did you want a rundown of the first-week Spring Training performance of every player I could think of?  Well, here it is.  Click the title to read at Southside Showdown.
By James Fegan,
March 12, 2012 at 10:15 am
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White Sox Open Spring Training and....welp, not too bad

White Sox Open Spring Training and....welp, not too bad
The White Sox returned to competitive baseballing on Monday, losing somewhat blandly 6-4 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But it was baseball all the same; the languid yet steady pace that allows for equal parts enjoyment and reflection, the simplicity yet intense skill of every defensive play…it’s all so great to see again Or perhaps... Read more »
By James Fegan,
March 6, 2012 at 1:13 am
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The White Sox don't crank out great position players, and other notes

The White Sox don't crank out great position players, and other notes
Two quotes stuck out to me this week in the wake of my overindulgence of Baseball Prospectus content.  The first was Jim Callis of Baseball America saying on a podcast “you win with stars”, and the second was Steve Goldman and Ben Lindbergh asking in their preview of the White Sox, “Is this the worst offense... Read more »
By James Fegan,
March 2, 2012 at 3:14 am
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First dose of unbridled Spring Training optimism

First dose of unbridled Spring Training optimism
Taking even a day off the first burst of Spring Training is a good way to fall hopelessly behind all the positivism. It’s only fitting; it’s the beginning of the professional baseball season, professional baseball is a massive and onerous endeavor, so you’re either entering it with unbridled enthusiasm and energy or you’re not doing... Read more »
By James Fegan,
February 25, 2012 at 4:27 pm
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White Sox around the world

White Sox around the world
If I really wanted to, I think I could squeeze a third post out about Kosuke Fukudome signing on to be the 5th outfielder, but it’s probably not the best thing for anyone involved or in the surrounding area.  Additionally, the video for the classic White Sox game I was going to write a retrospective... Read more »
By James Fegan,
February 17, 2012 at 2:52 am
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White Sox Baseball - Unique or Directionless?

Listening to Kevin Goldstein mock the White Sox off-season for its indecision shook my previous rationalization of Kenny Williams’ moves.  I went over where the White Sox need to have success for their strategy to work over at Southside Showdown.  Click the title to for the link.
By James Fegan,
February 13, 2012 at 7:45 am
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It's not that hard to know Chris Sale

It's not that hard to know Chris Sale
Chris Sale is for the most part, an open book.  He’s pretty expressive and honest in interviews, at least enough for us to know that he really, really wants to start.  There’s also been 94.1 IP of Sale to observe, and there’s a general feel of what he does well.  It’s a lot. He’s got... Read more »
By James Fegan,
February 10, 2012 at 3:24 am
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