Gallo 1 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 As much flack as the Sox are getting this year, I do think they have a good team and a good shot at making a playoff run. Our hitting and defense are there, but of course the pitching may be a little lackluster. I think we definietly need another starter and a little help in the bullpen. The additons of Swisher and Cabrera is definitely huge. I honestly hope that Vazquez has a big year, something that has been expected of him since the Sox signed him. Dotel was always a proven setup guy, but sucked as a reliever, so I hope he returns to form.We're definiitely going to be better than the Cubs!! Link to post Share on other sites
KowboyKoop 0 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 ChiSox offense is old and their pitching is questionable............and by questionable I mean bad. You never know what COULD happen.....but it could be a LONG year for the ChiSox...especially if some injuries hit..which is more likely with a old team. Link to post Share on other sites
HubDub04 0 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 GO BREWERS!We're gonna be sick this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Gallo 1 Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 GO BREWERS!We're gonna be sick this year.Get your own thread!! Link to post Share on other sites
Gallo 1 Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 ChiSox offense is old and their pitching is questionable............and by questionable I mean bad. You never know what COULD happen.....but it could be a LONG year for the ChiSox...especially if some injuries hit..which is more likely with a old team.They're called veterans. I agree that Sox pitching is questionable, but I wouldn't say bad though. Link to post Share on other sites
cubsfan44 0 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 We're definiitely going to be better than the Cubs!!lol @ the party of one.Put your money with your mouth is big boy? Link to post Share on other sites
cubsfan44 0 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 As much flack as the Sox are getting this year, I do think they have a good team and a good shot at making a playoff run. Our hitting and defense are there, but of course the pitching may be a little lackluster. I think we definietly need another starter and a little help in the bullpen. The additons of Swisher and Cabrera is definitely huge. I honestly hope that Vazquez has a big year, something that has been expected of him since the Sox signed him. Dotel was always a proven setup guy, but sucked as a reliever, so I hope he returns to form.loooooooooooooool And they say Cub fans are the optimists. If the indians and Tigers team planes collide mid air killing everyone on board, The Sox may (may) have a chance of squeeking in to the playoffs. The only thing the sox have going for them this year is Stoney in the booth. Link to post Share on other sites
bigkg 0 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Go White Sox!As I started posting this they failed to score with the bases loaded and nobody out. Link to post Share on other sites
Gallo 1 Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 loooooooooooooool And they say Cub fans are the optimists. If the indians and Tigers team planes collide mid air killing everyone on board, The Sox may (may) have a chance of squeeking in to the playoffs. The only thing the sox have going for them this year is Stoney in the booth.You guys have been optimistic for 100yrs, what's 2 years? Link to post Share on other sites
bigkg 0 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Go White Sox!As I started posting this they failed to score with the bases loaded and nobody out....and Dotel gave up 3 in the bottom of the 8th.GG bullpen Link to post Share on other sites
Gallo 1 Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 ...and Dotel gave up 3 in the bottom of the 8th.GG bullpenYeah, our bullpen sucks. Link to post Share on other sites
chgocubs99 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 As much flack as the Sox are getting this year, I do think they have a good team and a good shot at making a playoff run. Our hitting and defense are there, but of course the pitching may be a little lackluster. I think we definietly need another starter and a little help in the bullpen. The additons of Swisher and Cabrera is definitely huge. I honestly hope that Vazquez has a big year, something that has been expected of him since the Sox signed him. Dotel was always a proven setup guy, but sucked as a reliever, so I hope he returns to form.lmaoGood luck with all that. Link to post Share on other sites
wsox8 10 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 lmaoGood luck with all that.wait for your team to win something. Then we can talk.nice to see the team fight after being down 7-2 early, even though it ended up being a loss...Starting pitching could be a HUGE problem especially if Contreras sucks like he did last year. I hope BA starts in center soon. I'm not extremely optimistic about this year, especially being in the best division in baseball. I see a third place at best (just being realistic)Ugh the Indians on opening day again ..Also, Please shorten the baseball season. Link to post Share on other sites
KowboyKoop 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 LOL...I like how you say you wouldn't say the pitching is "bad," but then the bullpen blows it and you say they suck.I would say either one of two things happen. Either a lot of their old guys (veterans....) stay healthy and stay away from the inevitable decline in their performance and their pitching somehow, some way gets lucky and has a decent year and the team is a wild card contender OR they old guys having nagging injuries and their performance declines and their pitching flat out gets bombed from ace to closer. I say there's about a 15% chance of them having a good year with the former happening and about an 85% chance of the latter happening and the ChiSox finish in the cellar......and that's being generous. Buehrle will rebound and do what he does, have a decent year, Vazquez could have a good year.......but man Contreras and Danks and Floyd.....ugh...and their pen just looks hideous.....outside of Jenks of course. But, things never go as they seem, so we'll see.......I wouldn't call them completely dead this year, but their window to do anything is closing quick.... Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Fan Sox Fans.. Genuine Class.. Link to post Share on other sites
wsox8 10 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 LOL...I like how you say you wouldn't say the pitching is "bad," but then the bullpen blows it and you say they suck.I would say either one of two things happen. Either a lot of their old guys (veterans....) stay healthy and stay away from the inevitable decline in their performance and their pitching somehow, some way gets lucky and has a decent year and the team is a wild card contender OR they old guys having nagging injuries and their performance declines and their pitching flat out gets bombed from ace to closer. I say there's about a 15% chance of them having a good year with the former happening and about an 85% chance of the latter happening and the ChiSox finish in the cellar......and that's being generous. Buehrle will rebound and do what he does, have a decent year, Vazquez could have a good year.......but man Contreras and Danks and Floyd.....ugh...and their pen just looks hideous.....outside of Jenks of course. But, things never go as they seem, so we'll see.......I wouldn't call them completely dead this year, but their window to do anything is closing quick....I agree with a lot of your analysis. Thome should have a good year. PK will put up his normal #s.. They are mixing in some young guys (hopefully Anderson soon) with the vets and it could work out.. I'd rather have a fan of the day pitch on Contrera's day than him (judging off of last year). Danks and Floyd could turn out okay, but they have to prove it. They picked up some guys in the pen (overpaid for it), but hopefully it's better than it was the last part of the year. In this division, they will have to play well and do it most of the year and I'm not sure they can do that.GL to the Royals, KK.. They've always got some pretty good young talent and Graffanino hahaFan Sox Fans.. Genuine Class..Yes, we all look and act like that. Link to post Share on other sites
HoosierAlum 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 opening day rigged obviouslyImo Sox won't win more than 75 this yr : (I think the Central falls like this:TigersIndiansRoyals White Sox Twins(with the bottom 3 interchangeable) Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Yes, we all look and act like that. that was more geared toward gallo, i didn't mean to take out innocent bystandards.. Link to post Share on other sites
Gallo 1 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 that was more geared toward gallo, i didn't mean to take out innocent bystandards..I'm assuming you're a Cubs fan.So yeah, I love the team camaraderie: Link to post Share on other sites
KowboyKoop 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I agree with a lot of your analysis. Thome should have a good year. PK will put up his normal #s.. They are mixing in some young guys (hopefully Anderson soon) with the vets and it could work out.. I'd rather have a fan of the day pitch on Contrera's day than him (judging off of last year). Danks and Floyd could turn out okay, but they have to prove it. They picked up some guys in the pen (overpaid for it), but hopefully it's better than it was the last part of the year. In this division, they will have to play well and do it most of the year and I'm not sure they can do that.GL to the Royals, KK.. They've always got some pretty good young talent and Graffanino hahaI don't get the Graffanino part.......... Link to post Share on other sites
PMJackson21 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Do the White Sox need a CF? I know a perfect guy for them: 200+ hits a year, 60+ Sbs, great teammate, etc etc. What else could you ask for? Call Ned Colletti immediately. Please. Link to post Share on other sites
Gallo 1 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 To McGeeI finally found what I was looking for. I just want you to remember the saying about people who live in glass houses etc...Dangit, image didn't post, but it was the one when Randy Myers was attacked by a Cubs fan and now that fan is selling tickets.If you scroll towards the bottom, the article is there.http://chicagocubsnotes.blogspot.com/Oh and:May 16, 2000 -- A fight involving Los Angeles Dodgers players and Chicago Cubs fans at Wrigley Field began when a spectator grabbed the hat of Dodgers backup catcher Chad Kreuter in the bullpen. Kreuter went into the stands and several Dodgers followed, trading punches with fans. Suspensions for 16 players and three coaches totaled 76 games. Seven of the suspensions were overturned on appeal. Link to post Share on other sites
PMJackson21 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Oh and:May 16, 2000 -- A fight involving Los Angeles Dodgers players and Chicago Cubs fans at Wrigley Field began when a spectator grabbed the hat of Dodgers backup catcher Chad Kreuter in the bullpen. Kreuter went into the stands and several Dodgers followed, trading punches with fans. Suspensions for 16 players and three coaches totaled 76 games. Seven of the suspensions were overturned on appeal.Don't mess with Dodger hats, Chad Krueter, or any combo of the two. Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedKills 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 lol @ the party of one.Put your money with your mouth is big boy?I already did that, and I think I am up 13.5 games right now Link to post Share on other sites
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