Category Archives: White Sox

Awards Preview

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Bryan

So, August is almost over, and unless you’re a loyal reader of The Forecaster or USA Today Sports Weekly, you haven’t read anything I’ve written about baseball in most of a baseball season.  Rather than make excuses, I’ll offer a … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Astros, Cubs, Giants, Nationals, Postseason Awards, Rangers, White Sox | 2 Comments

Wait ‘Til Next Year – 2016 Baseball Preview

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Bryan

I’ve been writing season previews for a long time.  Everyone writes season previews.  There’s not much I can say that others haven’t said.  The Braves are really bad.  The Cubs are really good.  The Red Sox are hard to predict. … Continue reading →

Posted in Astros, Cubs, Giants, Indians, Nationals, Predictions, White Sox | 1 Comment

Two Groups of Aces

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Bryan

Here are two ranked groups of pitchers: Group A 1. Max Scherzer 2. Chris Sale 3. Corey Kluber 4. Clayton Kershaw 5. Sonny Gray 6. Jake Arrieta 7. Dallas Keuchel 8. David Price 9. Zack Greinke 10. Chris Archer 11. … Continue reading →

Posted in All-Star Game, Astros, Dodgers, Indians, Nationals, White Sox | 2 Comments

Whatever Happened to the Great AL Shortstop?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Bryan

It looks like the Golden Era for shortstops is over. From 1984 to 1996, there was little debate about who should start the All-Star Game at shortstop for the American League.  Cal Ripken, Jr. was always healthy, always playing, and … Continue reading →

Posted in All-Star Game, Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Orioles, Predictions, Rangers, Red Sox, Royals, Twins, White Sox | 1 Comment

2014 Walter Johnson Awards

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Bryan

The awards for best pitcher, at least in the American League, are worth far more ink than I’m about to spill on them. Alas… NL Walter Johnson Award 1. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers You were expecting Dan Haren? Kershaw hasn’t quite … Continue reading →

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2014 Willie Mays Awards

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Bryan

The Baseball Bloggers Alliance has asked members to post their picks for the Wilie Mays (best rookie) and Connie Mack (best manager) by tomorrow. I haven’t had time to write anything until now, when I’ve been sitting on a bridge … Continue reading →

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2013 Cy Young Picks

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Bryan

This year’s Cy Young races are about as unpredictable as the end of an epidose of Full House. The voters will reward Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw for their exemplary work this year, and at first glance, they’re right in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cardinals, Dodgers, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Phillies, Postseason Awards, Rangers, Season Score, Tigers, White Sox | 2 Comments

Handicapping the Award Races

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Bryan

We’ve entered the final six weeks of the 2013 baseball season, leaving teams with anywhere between 36 and 40 games to play. How teams in Miami, Phoenix, and a dome in St. Petersburg have played four fewer games than the … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Brewers, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Mariners, Mets, Orioles, Pirates, Postseason Awards, Tigers, Uncategorized, White Sox, Yankees | 5 Comments

Franchise Player Mock Draft

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Bryan

I understand ESPN presented its annual franchise player mock draft today. I’d link to it, but I want to make my picks in a similar draft before I see who their experts picked. When I’m done, I’ll check out ESPN’s … Continue reading →

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An Early All-Star Ballot

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Bryan

In the past, I’ve used this space to name my quarter-season All-Star team. With the actual All-Star ballot now out, I’m tempted to post both a novelty piece about the players enjoying unexpected success through 40-45 games and an actual … Continue reading →

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