Texas' History with Garland

Found it. In 2006 Guillen threw a fit when Garland failed to retaliate when Padilla plunked a few Sox hitters. I'm not sure it was personal since Padilla has hit more batters over the last 5 years (66) than any other pitcher in baseball. But, does it work? This from The Dallas Morning News:

" It should also be noted, however, that the hit batsmen apparently had the intended effect. He faced Chicago twice more after hitting a pair of White Sox in June, raising Guillen's ire. He held the White Sox to one earned run in 15 innings after twice hitting A.J. Pierzynski in June. He faced the Angels once after the August run-in and held them scoreless for seven innings."

Maybe having a little "Nuke" Laloosh in you helps? But it's not going to be enough if we can't muster more than a solo shot.

Game 15, L6-4, White Sox Walk Away With 2

After a promising first game to open the series, we fell apart the last two. No hit by Buehrle, and then a more frustrating game on Thursday. Last night's game is the worst kind. 10 free passes. 6 by Padilla in 6 innings, and then when we claw back to tie the game, Feldman comes in to walk three more and surrender a home run on a 2-0 count. So much for pounding the strike zone.

Neat to see Sammy hitting. Too bad no one else is hot right now. Kinsler is a little. Sure, he's had home runs, but there are some small things that need to be done as well.

Worst thing. No hits again after the sixth inning. Our acerage is horrible in innings 7-9. Games in April mean as much as games in September. They all add up.

Game 13, W8-1, Sosa's Blast Seals Win Over ChiSox

Yes, Sosa overcame cold weather and a colder reception to smack a double off the wall and a 3-run home run, but Tuesday's big performer was Robinson Tejeda. Looking like the pitcher that dominated Boston in his first start, Tejeda pitched 7 innings, while giving up only 3 hits and a single run.

My opinion: Good pitching inspires offense. Ranger hitters have got to see Tejeda dominating and figure they can be patient at the plate. That patience led to three late home runs by Wilk, Sosa, and Kinsler. They didn't have to press for runs or come from behind. A good pitching performance does more than get the other team out. Need more nights like Tejeda's.

Still bothered by Young's night. Another 0 for 4. Might be trying too hard to go the other way, but pitchers are hammering him on the outside. Have they seen something? I also don't like getting all of our runs on the long ball. Don't get me wrong, ladies love the long ball, and I do too, but it seems like we lose game when we don't hit any jacks.

Danks in HDTV

John Danks will be pitching on WGN in HDTV today (Sunday) at 1:05.

"Honestly, I like our offense," Danks told the team's official Web site when asked about his matchup with Santana. "If I keep us in the game, I like our chances to win."

I'm betting on Johan. My fantasy team needs a win and about 10 K's. It'd help if the Indians and Mariners could get a game or two in as well.

Time to Panic?

The White Sox are 9-21 this spring. This is Danks' line from yesterday:
J Danks (L,2-1) 4 2-3 8 6 6 6 4 1

That's right. Six walks. Seen similar lines this week. Too day it's from out number one and two pitchers. I just keep telling myself, "It's Spring."

Man I'm still pissed about the ball girls. Just say that hotties put butts in the seats and grab a few gals from Hooters. I'm sure they can handle foul territory.

Danks Officially 5th Starter

South Side Sox blog has a quote by Ozzie Guillen naming Danks starter number five and sounding a lot like Washington. "The way he throws, Danks should be on the club," Guillen said. "He throws strikes and attacks the [strike] zone. What I see, I like and I think [general manager] Kenny Williams will agree with what I say." Link.

Sounds exactly like what's being preached around here, so why did we get rid of him? Masset has shown some flashes also. Ho hum.

John Danks Article

Mark Gonzales of ChicagoSports.com has an article up about the White Sox young pitching, including John Danks. I wish John all the luck in the world, but I'm excited about McCarthy. Here's what he had to say: "It's time to start proving I'm good enough to be on a big-league club, even if it's not right out of camp,' said Danks, 21. 'I'll go to Triple-A and pitch my [rear] off and put the pressure on them." I think we all agree. Link.

Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times has a similar article. Link.