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White Sox Predictions
As the Central gets tougher, it's more difficult to make 2007 Chicago
White Sox predictions and see them blowing anyone away. There are
solid teams all around in the American League Central with the Detroit Tigers,
Cleveland Indians, and Minnesota Twins all trying to fight their way into the
playoffs. Last year was filled with disappointment for the White Sox fans,
and if they do not play well it will be more of the same this season.
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Two years ago it was the starting rotation that guided
the White and Black to the World Series title, and it remains the
strength of the team. However, Freddy Garcia was seen as
expendable as he was dealt to the Phillies. The team got Gavin
Floyd to take his place in the rotation, that is if he beats out rookie
John Danks. Jose Contreras finally came into his own the last two
seasons after trouble in New York with the Yankees. His record
last year was only 13-9 but he had a 4.27 ERA. The Sox are hoping
Mark Buehrle can regain his form, he's a lifetime 3.83 ERA pitcher who
rocketed up to 4.99 last year while going 12-13. Jon Garland is
one of those guys who doesn't have great stuff but just wins. He
went 18-7 last year with a 4.51 ERA, the team is expecting him to keep
performing for them in the third starter role. Javier Vasquez is a
mystery. He's been up and down since leaving Montreal in 2003, and
last year was down with a 11-12 record and 4.84 ERA. He isn't a
young talent anymore and needs to fulfill his promise or will find
himself a new home.
In the bullpen they have always had depth and talent,
and young Bobby Jenks went from unhittable during their 2005 playoff run
to having a 4.00 ERA and four blown saves last season. Mike
MacDougal will be a quality setup man after serving as a close for the
Royals.
The Chicago hitters are some of the most powerful in the
league and should continue to be so again this year. AJ Pierzynski
is a firey leader behind the plate who actually swung the bat quite well
last season to go along with managing games. Jermaine Dye had a
career year with 44 HRs and a .314 batting average and was a real threat
to win the MVP award. Brian Anderson is the weak link with his
.225 batting average. I don't care how good this guy is in the
field, if those numbers don't improve he'll be sitting on the pine by
the All-Star break. Scott Podsednik can steal bases and play
defense, but his .261 average last season was a killer. The team
did go out and get Erstad to help backup the outfielders, and at first
base. Paul Konerko, Jim Thome, and Joe Crede should all be good
for 30 plus home runs, with Konerko and Thome most likely getting past
the 40 bomb mark. These two form one great duo in the middle of
the lineup, especially with Thome's ability to see a lot of pitches and
draw walks.
All in all this team has a load of talent up and down
the lineup and a pitching staff that is streaky. If the starters
get rolling, mainly Buehrle, this team should compete. However we
think they are slightly overrated so we are putting out a small play on
the UNDER 87.5.
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