AL CENTRAL
Great start in 2016 from the White Sox in a very strong division!
Chris Sale is a beast:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/s...e-is-6-0-after-victory-over-orioles.html?_r=0
Offseason moves/pick-ups have been huge thus far. Brett Lawrie (2B) and Todd Frazier (3B) have brought in much needed energy.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/05/05/levine-brett-lawrie-energizes-white-sox/
Run prevention has been the name of the game for the White Sox this year. They have allowed an average of only 2.47 runs per game in the early going, the fewest in baseball and more than a half-run better than the next best AL team (Royals at 3.06). The White Sox have allowed two runs or fewer 10 times in 19 games.
Quite early, but this is a big year for Robin Ventura. He needs to get this very talented squad to the post-season or it will be curtains for him. Much like Ned Yost in 2014, as he was under high-scrutiny not being able to get the Royals over the hump in 2013. But, Ned got KC into the post-season in '14, and the rest has been history. Chicago is in a very similar situation with great pitching and hitting this year and even started out hot in April, much like KC did 2 years ago.
I'm hoping the White Sox continue playing well! Cleveland will be in the mix all year, along with the very tough-minded Royals. I believe Detroit missed their window 3-4 years ago when they were the team to beat not just in the Central, but the AL in general. Here's to a great year! Go White Sox!
Great start in 2016 from the White Sox in a very strong division!
Chris Sale is a beast:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/s...e-is-6-0-after-victory-over-orioles.html?_r=0
Offseason moves/pick-ups have been huge thus far. Brett Lawrie (2B) and Todd Frazier (3B) have brought in much needed energy.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/05/05/levine-brett-lawrie-energizes-white-sox/
Run prevention has been the name of the game for the White Sox this year. They have allowed an average of only 2.47 runs per game in the early going, the fewest in baseball and more than a half-run better than the next best AL team (Royals at 3.06). The White Sox have allowed two runs or fewer 10 times in 19 games.
Quite early, but this is a big year for Robin Ventura. He needs to get this very talented squad to the post-season or it will be curtains for him. Much like Ned Yost in 2014, as he was under high-scrutiny not being able to get the Royals over the hump in 2013. But, Ned got KC into the post-season in '14, and the rest has been history. Chicago is in a very similar situation with great pitching and hitting this year and even started out hot in April, much like KC did 2 years ago.
I'm hoping the White Sox continue playing well! Cleveland will be in the mix all year, along with the very tough-minded Royals. I believe Detroit missed their window 3-4 years ago when they were the team to beat not just in the Central, but the AL in general. Here's to a great year! Go White Sox!
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