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Ground Control to Major Contreras
The outcome of the Sox game last night wasn’t a shocker for me. I expected Contreras to continue to struggle with his control, and he let a winnable game get out of hand by not throwing strikes. There wasn’t a lot of highlights if you were a Sox fan.
Jack Egbert made his major league debut, and he was greeted with a two-run homer from Audbrey Huff. Egbert replaced MacDougal in the bullpen. MacDougal was DFA on Tuesday. I cannot say I was entirely impressed with his outing, but it was a crappy nigh for the Sox.
I think we are stuck with Contreras for the time being. We are still competitive in the AL Central. Once Contreras becomes a liability, I would think he would be placed into the bullpen and maybe pawned off before the trade deadline in July. Kenny tried to dump him a few times, but no one wanted to pick him up. I am a Contreras fan, and I want him to figure it out. I do not think he has a lot of time because the AL Central is so competive.
The Royals are playing supremely well, and they look to be a solid contender with their starting pitching and lights out closer. Crisp made that team hundred percent better, and I think he will make that team even better once the weather warms up.
I wouldn’t be opposed having Contreras in the bullpen to find his control, but we do not have a lot of choices to replace him on the starting rotation. Richard has looked hit or miss. Some outings he is good, and there are times in which I wonder if he knows what a strike really is.
He Gone!
When you think about the Winter Meetings, you think trades… lots of trades. Lucky for White Sox fans Christmas came early this year, and Kenny Williams sent Javy packing to Atlanta along with Boone Logan for 4 prospects.
The highest prospect is Tyler Flowers: a power-hitting catcher. The wildcard in the deal is the pitcher Santos. Lets see if Williams still has the golden touch.
Dye is rumored to be next to exit Chicago. While he is only of my favorites during his stay in Chicago, I understand for the need to get younger at the position. Dye was ranked 27th in range at Right Field. If Dye is dealt, CQ would shift over to the vacated Right Field spot. Which will leave a void in Left Field that could be filled by Brian Anderson. I think proved this year that he should be given an opportunity to compete for a starter role in spring training.
I would like to see the Sox pitch up a veteran starter. They still need a lead-off hitter as well as a Center Fielder, Third Basemen, and a Second Basemen. I am not sold on Fields playing Third Base. Hopefully, Williams is going to put the cash he saved by trading Swisher and Javy to good use by getting a decent Free-Agent.
Williams Says No to Washburn
The White Sox will not place a claim on
Jarrod Washburn who is a fly-ball pitcher.
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