Gamethread: Athletics at White Sox
Keuchel starts on April Fools’ Day.
Happy April Fools’ Day!
This is not an April Fools joke. And it is a long time coming. https://t.co/LO4EFFzkhA
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 1, 2022
I really hope this is not a joke because this is exactly what we need; I’m sure Jason Benetti is smiling.
However, I did wish this was an April Fools’ Day joke:
Hahn said Crochet will likely need Tommy John surgery. He is seeking a second opinion at this point.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) April 1, 2022
In other news, we have some roster moves before today’s game:
With the moves, the White Sox have 35 players remaining in camp: 18 pitchers, three catchers, eight infielders and six outfielders.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 1, 2022
A (good!) TRADE:
The #WhiteSox have acquired veteran outfielder AJ Pollock from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 1, 2022
And our ace gets his money!
The #WhiteSox have agreed to terms on a one-year, $7.45-million contract with right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito for the 2022 season, avoiding arbitration.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 1, 2022
As for the game at hand, the Chicago White Sox are hosting the Oakland Athletics at Camelback Ranch at 3:05 p.m. CT.
Dallas Keuchel is starting on the bump for the South Siders. Keuchel, in two spring training games, is 1-0 with a 4.05 ERA in 6 2⁄3 innings pitched. He aims for a solid start in preparation for the Opening Day that is ONE WEEK AWAY!
The starting nine behind him is as follows:
Today's #WhiteSox starters at Camelback Ranch!
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 1, 2022
⏰: 3:05 p.m. CT
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This lineup is beginning to solidify its regular season form!
Oakland will feature Adam Oller as their afternoon starter. In two games, Oller has no record with a 13.50 ERA in 3 1⁄3 innings pitched. It has been a rocky start, but it’s his first ever spring training.
The Athletics will line up their starting nine like so:
It’s looking a little rough out there.
Hey, maybe the bus back to Camelback will include bonus passenger Sean Manaea? Hahn’s on a roll.
With a 3:05 p.m. CT start time, this is a great, televised (!) game to kick off your weekend! NBC Sports Chicago will provide the broadcast, and WMVP has the radio coverage.
It’s time to get in these last-minute reps and to start the season already!