Yeah, 1 game back in a weak ass division. I know that the NL Central is usually referred to as "Comedy Central," but the AL Central takes top honors for being the worst in baseball. If the ChiSox don't overtake KC, that will be incredibly pathetic. Underachievers? They were for the first three months of the season.
The South Siders have a nice core in their starting rotation (Colon, Loaiza and Buehrle), but their bullpen could use some help. Marte and Flash Gordon is all they've got. Koch has sucked BIG TIME this year. At least the Sox came away with minor league pitcher Neal Cotts in that deal. Otherwise, it would have been a total disaster.
If the White Sox get into the playoffs, they will crap out in the first round. Bank on it. Then Colon, Loaiza, Alomar, and Everett will ALL leave via free agency. It's win it all or bust.
[ 08-12-2003: Message edited Chi159 ]
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