Day 1

Alright, we'll see how long this lasts...

Like a minor leaguer getting called up in September when the roster size increases, I'm starting at the end of the season to get my feet wet and see how it goes...

So here's the point of this (hopefully) daily report -
1) recap and editorial comments on the Chicago White Sox- both on and off the field.
2) in-depth daily view of the Sox farm system and prospects.
3) Personal experiences from in and around Comiskey Park (I refuse to use the corporate moniker), including reviews of bars and restaurants, and in-depth accounts of sexual escapades with girls from the neighborhood (volunteers encouraged!)... I'm basing parts 1 and 2 of the blog from a guy I know thru college who has an incredile daily report on the Cincinnati Reds, their farm system, and alternative rock. (view here: http://www.upsaid.com/drscott46/)

I'll try to inject some humor - I'm real sarcastic - and random cultural references to the south side (such as history on the stockyards, deconstruction of U of C Nobel lauretes molecular biology theories, or some literary commentary on James Farrell).

I haven't had a whole lot of luck in the past keeping up these blogs, so we'll see how I do here...

More on me tomorrow, including a short bio...

Should I recap last night's debacle? I actually didn't see it, I had to watch the Cub since I have both Zambrano and Sheets on my fantasy team. Bonderman throws the first complete game of his career, and after going 0-4 in his last 8 starts, he finally gets a win. The Sox losing skid hits 5 and they drop to 9 games behind the Twins. Bright spots for the Sox? Well, Carlos Lee was 2for3 and Uribe was 2for4. Rowand had a double. But the Sox left 9 men on base. Contreras looked awful - struck out 4 but walked 7. Makes you wonder if Williams read the scouting report on this guy - a workhorse with control problems. Last night was a textbook example. He should know better than to trade with the Yankees, they're not going to give up anyone worthwhile.

Tonight Garland goes up against Ledezma. Ledezema is a 6 ft 4 in, 212 lb, lefty Venezulian, part of the powerhouse staff from the Cuidad Jardin Uinversity ("Oh CJU, old CJU..."). The numbers from his 2003 rookie year don't look so good, but the Tigers were awful last year. Different story this year; he's 3-0 in 4 starts with an ERA under 3. Might be a good guy to scout for a trade or next year's fantasy team.

Interesting stat on the Sox, they're 2 games under .500 for the first time since July 20, 2003 - more than a year ago...

Thankfully the Tribe is on a 8 game losing streak and get the Yankees again tonight in game 2 of a 3 game series. The Twins have won 4 in a row, and are back in Texas this evening. Santana pitched well last night - striking out 11 and now has 14 wins.

Down On The Farm:

(AAA- Charlotte Knights): ..beat Norfolk 3-2. Jose Santigo gets the win in relief, Mark Bell homers..

(AA - Birmingham Barons): ..also won, beating Hunstville 5-3. Firstbaseman Rob Sasser goes 3for4 with two doubles. Eduardo Villacis gives up one earned run in 7 innings, striking out 5 and walking four. He's 5-4 on the year.

(A - Winston-Salem Warthogs): The Hogs had an off day. They get Lynchburg tonight, Paulino Reynoso gets the start. He's 2-2 with an ERA near 4. He doesn't give up a lot of long balls and his K/walk ratio is nearly 2-to-1.

(A - Kannapolis Intimidators): A bright spot in the loss at Hagerstown was the two home runs for Chris Young. Adam Russell gives up 5 runs in 5 innings in his debut.

(Rookie - Bristol White Sox): Last game of the season tonight against Bluefield. Get to Devault Memorial Stadium early - its fan appreciation night!

(Rookie - Great Falls White Sox): offday, they're in Provo tonight...

No neighborhood news...Like all former south side city rats, I've escaped to greener pastures in the SW burbs...