Early Trends in Bullpen Usage

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The 2014 White Sox bullpen has had a revolving door since the beginning of the season. Nate Jones, who came into this year considered to be one of the closer candidates, was the first casualty as he was added to the 60-day disabled list with a hip injury early in April. Lindstrom followed suit and was placed on the disabled list with an ankle injury that requires surgery.  He will be out at least three months.  As a result, Robin Ventura and his coaching staff have mixed and matched with the remaining relievers, including some pulled from the waiver wire and the minors.

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Catching up with the Cast-Offs

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In just under two months of play this season, the White Sox have already been forced to shuffle the roster quite a bit due to both injuries and poor performance.  There have been 19 different pitchers and one position player that have pitched for the team.  Waiver claim Moises Sierra has even made 11 starts in the outfield due to injury.  There are a few guys that have been demoted due to performance who will still be with the team and they each have had a little time to show improvement or decline.  Who is taking advantage of this time to get their season straightened out and who hasn't?

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Positional Depth Chart: Low Minors Pitching

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The White Sox's big league club has a reputation for strong pitching and this is largely credited to Don Cooper's expertise.  However, there are a number of exciting young pitchers currently honing their craft in the organization's minor league system.  I'll take a look at what Winston-Salem and Kannapolis have to offer in this post and check out Charlotte and the big leagues in the coming days.

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Positional Depth Chart: Corner Outfield

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What do the White Sox have at each position after the 2014 offseason?  The picture has gotten a bit clearer with the recent cuts and reassignments.  Let's take a look at the White Sox's corner outfield positions to see how it stacks up for 2014 and beyond.

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