Maybe I spoke too soon.
About two weeks ago, I published an article praising the White Sox offense: although not as prolific as in past years, it was consistent enough to produce when needed, and thus led to wins and a first place standing in the AL Central.
It's the first week of May, and yet fans are treating this slump as a choke down the stretch. Yes, the bats are not producing. Yes, we've made opposing pitchers look like Cy Young. Yes, the inconsistency in hitting is disturbing. But one must look past the lineup if they are searching for success.
The pitching staff has, for the most part, done it's job, and would have a few more wins to it's credit if the offense had produced. When the offense comes around (and I know people want it to happen tomorrow), hopefully the pitching will still be dealing.
Would it take a renovation of the coaching staff to light a fire in the White Sox? Manager Ozzie Guillen does not think so, stating that the lineup is full of veterans who have no need of coaches, and that they are experienced. Patience has been stressed by Guillen, although this slump may last weeks. At what point do Sox fans begin to worry, even though it's only the first week of May and the Sox are still at the top of the standing in a week division?
They say patience is a virtue. White Sox fans may learn the old adage will prove to be true as the season progresses and the possibility of this slump continues.
Somebody must spark this offense, and who better to do it than the newest additions of Nick Swisher and Orlando Cabrera at the top of the order? And once that spark is lit, they need to turn this offense into a raging inferno.
Patience, my friends and fellow Sox fans. Patience.
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