Chicago White Sox have a scorpion problem (Photo)
The Chicago White Sox have a scorpion infestation in Spring Training camp.
The Chicago White Sox have done some major improving during the off-season. The team’s major moves included trading for starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija and acquiring left fielder Melky Cabrera, first baseman Adam LaRoche, and closer David Robertson. In addition, the team signed some supporting pieces like utility players Gordon Beckham and Emilio Bonifacio. Overall, the franchise looks solid heading into the 2015 MLB season, and should contend in the now wide open American League Central division.
None of that will matter, though, if they do not address an urgent Spring Training issue. It would appear that the team has a scorpion infestation that needs some serious attending to.
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Samardzija was much better than his 7-13 record indicated last season. His 2.99 ERA and 202 strikeouts in 219.2 innings pitched can attest to that, as well as his selection to the 2014 MLB All Star Game. He will join the front end of a White Sox staff headed by perennial Cy Young candidate Chris Sale, who has finished in the top six in voting for the award since 2012.
Cabrera provides the team with a solid bat atop the projected lineup for 2015. He has batted over .300 in three of the previous four seasons. While his defensive range and glove work could use a little bit of work, his arm in left field should be noted for producing the second most outfield assists last season with 13. Overall, it is a very solid signing for Chicago.
With LaRoche’s bat likely heading to DH, the White Sox can keep Jose Abreu at first and have the guy play every single day without having to sacrifice a bat in inter-league match ups. His 26 home runs and 92 RBIs will be welcomed additions to the middle of that lineup.
Suffice to say that none of this will ultimately matter though, if the team does get an exterminator in the clubhouse. None of us here at FanSided have ever played in the majors, but we are certain that it is next to impossible to take the field with scorpion venom in your blood.
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