When you sit down and think about what the White Sox are good at, the level of scratching of the head that might occur could very easily result in a bloodied scalp. As has been endlessly explored, in many pieces, including mine posted two weeks ago, the reality is that the White Sox are not exceptional in any statistical category this season. To put it bluntly, it appears … [Read more...] about White Sox and Uncertainty: Marriage of Misfortune
MLB
A Bad Love-The White Sox in Reflection
The White Sox, are the worst girlfriend in baseball. On paper, you could see yourself spending the rest of your life with her, but when you start to look at things, you realize she is somewhat of a hot mess. A hot, enticing mess that makes you want to pull your hair out. Inconsistent, clutching, somewhat unattractively to her youthful prime, but clearly and less than … [Read more...] about A Bad Love-The White Sox in Reflection
Inexperience At Its Best….and Its Worst: The Cubs Down the Stretch
[jwplayer mediaid="19279"] The perfect example of the culture change in Chicago came on a Monday evening. The Cubs gave up their three run lead to fall behind the Rockies one run, 8-7 in the top of the ninth. With Dexter Fowler on first, two outs, up came Kris Bryant to bat. For everyone working in the ballpark, who pined for their beds after the boys in blue gave up a … [Read more...] about Inexperience At Its Best….and Its Worst: The Cubs Down the Stretch
New Blue: Cubs at the Deadline
Jason Hammel’s struggles on Sunday only highlighted the Cubs need for a beefier rotation. The young Cubs were swept by the MLB worst, Philadelphia Phillies. Mr. Prolonged Relief, Travis Wood has been the temporary fix, certainly a good tool to have in the arsenal. Operating with a four-man rotation, the Cubs are clearly in need of starting pitching, according to multiple … [Read more...] about New Blue: Cubs at the Deadline
Crosstown Classic Preview: A Clash of Strategies
As the South Siders head to 1060 W Addison this weekend, with them comes a clash of expectations. Both teams pursued roster overhauls in the winter, both teams adding new starting pitching as well as some much-needed sources of run support. The Cubs focused their free agency search on a catcher and a starting pitcher. Securing the lefty batting Montero, the second-best pitch … [Read more...] about Crosstown Classic Preview: A Clash of Strategies