The Sox played, on the road, two teams out of the AL Central that were widely regarded as pennant contenders in the Indians and Tigers. How satisfied are you with the 4-2 record in the first week?
Thomas Barbee: The fact that the Sox have not only posted a 4-2 record but have also been competitive in virtually every game is a testament to both the talent on the team as well as chemistry in the clubhouse. As indicated in the opener where the Sox came back from a 7-2 deficit, the Sox have displayed a lot of heart so far this year (something sorely lacking in their 2007 campaign) which will take them a long way. While it’s still early in the season, it’s good that the White Sox are showing such life early on, especially against the two teams that were supposed to finish at the top of the division.
Steve Jankowski: Overall pretty good. 5-1 was attainable if Buehrle didn't bomb his first start in Cleveland, but I'll take 4-2.
Corey Dowlar: If you would have told me that the White Sox were going to go 4-2 during this road trip, I probably would have laughed. These two teams are widely expected to finish among the top in the American League, so to go onto their turf and come away with four wins you have to be absolutely ecstatic.
TJ March: I’m very satisfied, and I have been saying since before spring training that neither of those teams are complete anyway. Detroit does not have pitching to compliment that dangerous lineup, and Cleveland does not have the lineup to compliment their pitching. However, I think with the way the Sox played ball over the first week in the season, many experts may re-think how things will shape up in the AL Central. Now, going into a homestand, I’m very excited to see more great baseball.
Jake Widlowski: I am very satisfied with the 4-2 record. The Sox played the Indians well and caught a few unlucky breaks (the blown calls in the season opener for example). If not for some unlucky breaks in game one, the Sox could be 5-1 right now. Their series against the Tigers was an excellent display of good teamwork, quality bullpen pitching, and especially hitting. They came together against the Tigers and looked very impressive.
Aaron Rusnak: Although we clearly should be 5-1, I am extremely happy with the team at this time. I predicted a 2-4 start, so boy, have I been proven wrong.
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JJ Stankevitz about 1 year ago
Wow, this turned out way longer than I thought. Great analysis, everybody,--but we may have to start taking turns on this if we want to keep it at a normal length.
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Dieter Kurtenbach about 1 year ago
It's good to see that there are so many shoulder chip havers around to spitball with.
This week will be the true barometer to see if the White Sox were just beneficiaries of a weak Tigers team or if they dug the hole deeper for the motor city madmen.
And don't over look the Twins, who, in my opinion will finish last in the division, but will battle for every win and loss this year. I don't think I need to tell anyone that those domers are scrappy.
Most of all I am interested to see how Ozzie will play it when the long ball dries up here soon or when Floyd or Contreras have disastrous outings.
There is one thing that we can all be sure of in 2008, these White Sox are going to be interesting, win or lose. Here's to hoping for the prior!
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TJ March about 1 year ago
Well done man. Very well put together. And great inputs by everyone who contributed!
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Thomas Barbee about 1 year ago
Wow, nice work everybody, I look forward to the next one...
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Steve Jankowski about 1 year ago
Very nicely done. I'm kinda glad I kept most of my responses short, otherwise this thing would be even more enormous than it already is! Looking forward to next week's roundtable! On to the home opener!
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JJ Stankevitz about 1 year ago
So, Joe Crede anyone?
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Isaac Sorsa about 1 year ago
My voice is hoarse and my hands are in serious pain. I just got finished watching the home opener on DVR.
If we are this good I may not have a voice or any palm skin left by the end of the year.
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Dave Nemetz about 1 year ago
Nice work on this JJ and the rest of the guys. Really interesting to see all the different takes. And congrats on a good start to the season.
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