So far this season I have refrained from saying anything about my beloved White Sox. Dbrolaw is a Cubs fan (of course), explaining (once more) why this blog is called "Not Dbrolaw." A Cubs fan. Talk about a sad lot in life.
But this year's Sox aren't a pretty sight, either. Last night they were no-hit for seven innings by the NL pitcher of the month, the Mets' Matt Harvey. It's not surprising they were no-hit by a hot pitcher: they are last in the majors in batting, walks, on base percentage, and runs scored. Monday afternoon they only had two hits v. Kansas City going into the ninth. By the way, last night's game was their third consecutive extra inning game. They've lost two out of three.
Let me summarize what's going on: first, John Danks, one of their core star starters, hasn't come off rehab yet. He should be their #3 and if he returns to form of three years ago, is about as good a #3 as anyone has.
Second, Jake Peavy, their #2, has missed a couple starts with back spasms.
Third, their #3 in Danks's place, Gavin Floyd, underwent Tommy John surgery yesterday. Done for the season, the year, etc, and, if lucky, will be back full strength in 2015.
Fourth, the "Big Donkey," Adam Dunn is hitting around .150. Yes, he hits home runs, but the middle of your order cant' hit .150 and you generate runs.
Fifth, their best bat outside the trio of Dunn-Konerko-Rios, Dayan Viciedo, has been out hurt, too.
Sixth, Konerko and Rios aren't hitting either.
I could go on. There's not much point.
They are 6.5 back on May 8. And five games under .500. Right now .500 looks like a pipe dream. And my annual beat on them winning more games than the Pirates looks to be in jeopardy.
But it's only May 8, right? We can hope a bunch of those people on the list get healthy, physically or statistically, and the Sox roll.
Right?
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