White Sox 7/6

[BobbyBlueChip]

Season Record 28-35 -4.24 units

For White Sox 13-19 - 4.74 units
Against White Sox 5-8 -1.11 units
Overs 7-4 +2.33 units
Unders 3-4 -0.72 units
Dogs 9-18 -3.44 units
Favorites 9-9 -2.41 units

You can't just assume that the Sox will be able to turn their offense around on a dime, but their 4-game offensive woes stem from getting mowed over by two of the best pitchers in the game, a monsoon, and a hot pitcher who they've never seen before.

They've hit Lackey well when they've seen them and have done well this year in keeping their losing streaks to a minimum. Love the over and like the run line.

Over 9 +100 1 unit
Garcia -1.5 (+150) .5 unit

 

[IE]

darn it all


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News
Designated hitter Frank Thomas may require surgery on his injured left ankle that would keep the former MVP out for six weeks, according to the team's official website. Thomas had a cortisone shot on Wednesday and will be re-examined on Friday. If the medicine does not have the desired effect, the Big Hurt will undergo surgery and miss up to six weeks recovering. "He's got some little bone flakes in there, bone chips, and some fraying of the stuff that's just in there," White Sox trainer Herm Schneider said. "In two or three days, the shot will work or it's not going to work, and we will go from there. I wouldn't say surgery is totally out of the picture. If he gets it, would it be now or after the season? That's all to be determined." The team confirmed that Thomas will not play this weekend against the Mariners no matter what the decision is on Friday. He is hitting .271 with 18 homers and 49 RBI this season.

Views
This explains a lot. First, Thomas has gone a season-high 36 at-bats without hitting a homer and has just four hits in his last 34 at-bats. His poor production while struggling with the injury casts serious doubts on his ability to play through this. In addition, it also provides clarity on why the Sox activated Magglio Ordonez (right knee) without sending him on a minor-league rehab assignment; he hasn't played since May 25. Without Thomas in the lineup, the Sox not only need Maggs' bat, but they can also stash him away in the designated hitter spot rather than throw him into right field.

 

[IE]

can you say larry walker???

 

[Kdogg21]

i would think, they still need to pick up a closer than offense. I can't see Kenny wasting to much money. No matter what, I still don't think they will turn the corner and past the Twins....

 

[IntenseOperator]

Sox have a ton of games with Cleveland, KC, and Detroit after the break through the end of the season.

They should easily win the division. They owe Detroit for being the only team to lose to them last year.

The post season.....that's another story.

We'll know today if Franks season is done.