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So, we’re not going to grade the Chicago White Sox for the first half. Where’s the mystery in that? Or, put another way: Is there a softer way to say “F?”
Let’s have some fun with the second half. Here’s our official, unprofessional, enjoyable, subject-to-change-so-check-back-for-new-questions-because-it-doesn’t-close-until-July-4, second-half poll.
Feel free to leave your additional thoughts about the White Sox, the site, this poll, or what you’re having for lunch today in the comment section below.
Poll
The White Sox went 28-53 (.346) in the first half. How will they play in the second half?
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4%
.300 (24 wins, 52-110 final record)
(18 votes) -
20%
.350 (28 wins, 56-106 final record)
(82 votes) -
46%
.400 (32 wins, 60-102 final record)
(185 votes) -
21%
.450 (36 wins, 64-98 final record)
(86 votes) -
6%
.500 (41 wins, 69-93 final record, and, yes, I am drinking hallucinogenic Kool-Aid)
(24 votes)
Poll
Who is the most likely White Sox player to be traded this season?
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4%
José Abreu
(20 votes) -
58%
Joakim Soria
(234 votes) -
28%
James Shields
(116 votes) -
2%
Luis Avilán
(11 votes) -
5%
Avisaíl García
(22 votes)
Poll
Who will be the White Sox Opening Day starter in 2019?
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2%
James Shields
(12 votes) -
24%
Reynaldo López
(97 votes) -
2%
Lucas Giolito
(10 votes) -
67%
Carlos Rodón
(272 votes) -
0%
Dylan Covey
(4 votes) -
1%
Michael Kopech
(7 votes)
Poll
Is Omar Vizquel going to "Joe Maddon" Ricky Renteria and become the next White Sox manager in future seasons?
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38%
Yes
(152 votes) -
45%
No
(181 votes) -
15%
A Cub was inserted into the poll, and now I don’t even want to finish.
(63 votes)
Poll
Who will finish 2018 as the White Sox home run leader?
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12%
Tim Anderson
(48 votes) -
30%
Matt Davidson
(121 votes) -
55%
José Abreu
(222 votes) -
1%
Avisaíl Garcia
(5 votes) -
1%
Eloy Jiménez
(4 votes)
Poll
Who will be the first blue-chipper from Charlotte called up in 2018?
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20%
Michael Kopech
(81 votes) -
51%
Eloy Jiménez
(201 votes) -
12%
Ian Hamilton
(51 votes) -
8%
Jordan Stephens
(35 votes) -
6%
Seby Zavala
(26 votes)
Poll
Who will be the White Sox Most Valuable Pitcher in 2018?
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2%
Xavier Cedeño
(9 votes) -
58%
Reynaldo Lopez
(229 votes) -
19%
Carlos Rodón
(78 votes) -
14%
James Shields
(55 votes) -
4%
Dylan Covey
(17 votes) -
1%
Michael Kopech
(4 votes)
Poll
Who will be the White Sox Most Valuable Player in 2018?
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13%
Yolmer Sánchez
(51 votes) -
3%
Yoán Moncada
(13 votes) -
15%
Tim Anderson
(62 votes) -
1%
Matt Davidson
(4 votes) -
63%
José Abreu
(246 votes) -
3%
Eloy Jiménez
(12 votes)
Poll
What do you call the place the White Sox play?
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10%
Guaranteed Rate Field
(41 votes) -
30%
Sox Park
(120 votes) -
0%
The Rate
(3 votes) -
17%
The Cell
(68 votes) -
3%
U.S. Cellular Field
(14 votes) -
29%
Comiskey Park
(116 votes) -
6%
The Arrow, The Grate, G-Rate, or something else I’m too embarrassed to admit in an anonymous poll.
(27 votes)
Poll
What was your favorite game of the first half?
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42%
Opening Day (Matt Davidson’s three homers)
(157 votes) -
2%
Free Game in Oakland (1969 baby-blue throwbacks)
(9 votes) -
30%
Beating Chris Sale (Trayce Thompson Remembrance Game)
(112 votes) -
9%
That game where Yoán got six RBIs
(34 votes) -
2%
Matt Davidson, closer
(8 votes) -
2%
One of the snowout games in Minnesota
(11 votes) -
0%
Methup X
(1 vote) -
10%
Some other game/wait, there was a game in a 28-win first half that could be a favorite?
(40 votes)
Poll
How many games will Matt Davidson pitch in the future?
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4%
Spot starter and/or bullpen on his off-days
(17 votes) -
27%
A couple more blowouts in 2018
(97 votes) -
33%
A couple more games before he retires
(119 votes) -
35%
Never; don’t want him to get Canseco Elbow
(126 votes)
Poll
I know we said we weren’t going to do grades but I changed my mind, how is SSS doing this year (writing, features, tone, etc.)?
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25%
A
(90 votes) -
34%
B
(120 votes) -
15%
C
(53 votes) -
5%
D
(19 votes) -
5%
F
(19 votes) -
13%
I am afraid to answer, because Vox has secret tracking technology that means if I give you a bad grade you’re going to steer more weird pharmaceutical ads my way.
(46 votes)
Poll
OK then, if you think you can judge us, what’s your own grade for the first half (game viewing, enrichment as a fan, comment production, poll participation, sidestepping lazy bitch-and-moan tropes)?
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12%
A
(39 votes) -
24%
B
(78 votes) -
26%
C
(83 votes) -
10%
D
(32 votes) -
7%
F
(24 votes) -
18%
I’m taking SSS pass/fail
(58 votes)
Poll
Who is your favorite White Sox broadcaster?
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5%
Ed Farmer
(18 votes) -
25%
Steve Stone
(93 votes) -
2%
Darrin Jackson
(10 votes) -
24%
Jason Benetti
(87 votes) -
11%
Tom Paciorek
(43 votes) -
24%
Ken Harrelson
(88 votes) -
0%
Hector Molina
(1 vote) -
0%
Billy Russo
(1 vote) -
1%
Chuck Garfien
(5 votes) -
3%
Bill Melton
(13 votes)
Poll
What year will the White Sox next make the playoffs?
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8%
2019
(32 votes) -
53%
2020
(192 votes) -
25%
2021
(92 votes) -
4%
2022
(15 votes) -
1%
2023
(4 votes) -
7%
I have given up on the White Sox ever making the playoffs again, and just go to the ballpark for $1 hot dogs, fireworks and walk-up music.
(27 votes)