Didn't The White Sox Win The World Series 19 Months Ago?

I'm a little ashamed to say I caught what was only my first Phillies game of the season this afternoon against the White Sox, but at least I picked a good game to attend. The Phils won 8-4 on the strength of Aaron Rowand's 5 RBIs in 4 innings and a decent start from someone not named Freddy Garcia. But that isn't the main story here.

Weren't the White Sox supposed to be good? They did win a World Series less than 2 years ago and the only 2 players they've lost since then are one the Phillies. And boy are they having different seasons. One is Garcia, fuckhead that he is, and one is Rowand, who truly deserves to start for the National League in center field this July. But we gave up Thome for Rowand, so that's at the very least equal production. And getting rid of Garcia was addition by subtraction, much like it already has been for us.

So, what's wrong with the White Sox? Take a look at the box score from today's (Wednesday's) game. How many Chicago players' names do you recognize? Three? Maybe four? Maybe even six if you're a White Sox fan. But man, this team is hurtin'. And I mean that literally. Injuries are killing them. It's kinda sad because I liked the way they played baseball. Oh well. I'll get over it.

A couple other notes - Justin Verlander and his no-no were very impressive Tuesday night. He hit 102 on the radar gun in the 9th inning. Think about that for a minute. Think about how many players hit 102 EVER. Not many. He did after throwing 100+ pitches. That is impressive. Think the Phillies are going to sweep the Tigers? Um, no.

Speaking of sweeps, the Cavs are done.

Someone needs to tell Bill Simmons that no one gives a fuck what the Celtics do with the 5th pick. Seriously Bill, shut up. I think what you write about the NBA is your best stuff by far - because you don't really know shit about any other sports, not counting some slightly above average NFL knowledge - as long as it isn't about the Celtics. Very few people in Boston care. NO ONE outside of Boston does. You aren't getting Durant or Oden. Nothing could be more fair. Deal with it.