The Morning After Notes...

Jose Contreras held the Angels to three runs last night, but his stuff still wasn't very good. The fastball isn't where it was and the overhand forkball seemed non-existant. I hope this isn't the Count we'll be seeing for the rest of the season, because I fear his success will be limited.
The Grind-o-Meter is working. Darin Erstad has three extra base hits since the count started.
I didn't catch the first few innings, but Jim Thome was pulled in his first at-bat. I can't find an update on his injury status, but the chances of Thome spending some time on the DL just increased. I brought up Eduardo Perez as an option, but I don't think they're going to resign him just to send him down a couple weeks later. So, despite his slow start (.216/.359/.365), I'd guess Josh Fields is first in line for the DH spot.
Speaking of the minor leagues, Gio Gonzalez continued his dominance of AA, striking out 13 in a seven inning, two run (both earned) performance. Cheat commented that his ERA actually went up.

Closing on two non White Sox notes...

Kudos to the Bulls for overcoming the Heat's antics to take a 3-0 lead last night. I hate to bash him too much -- after all, he is a god at my university -- but Dwyane Wade was in great form yesterday, and I don't mean his actual basketball performance. Add on some ridicilous calls from the coach -- the whole ability to intentionally foul Ben Wallace is beyond dumb, but I guess since the NBA allows it... -- and the home treatment from the refs, and I was very happy to see the Bulls take the commanding 3-0 lead.
I'll now let you get back to the 18 hour first round of the NFL Draft. You're with me, Chris Berman's not-so-subtle "hints"...