You know, baseball is a funny game. The Chicago White Sox have rescued their own season by winning games, and are a season high 14 games over .500 at 58-44. Now, the front office wants to get into the act.
The White Sox added pitcher Edwin Jackson from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Earlier this year, Jackson through a no-hitter. He might be the first pitcher ever traded who has pitched a no-hitter for a club. Jackson can pitch and give you innings. The Sox gave up young promising pitcher Daniel Hudson and a minor leaguer prospect. Jackson is to replace injured Jake Peavy in the starting rotation.
Now, one hears of the last minute efforts to acquire Manny Ramirez, who is on the DL, from the Dodgers. Ramirez, one of the feared hitters in the game would be an addition to any team. But the White Sox don't need him now. They are hitting just fine. Last night they pounded out 13 hits in a win over Oakland. Guys are warming up. Alexei Ramirez, no relation to Manny, is one of the hottest hitters in the AL. He has risen his BA from .235 to .290 in a little over a month. and Gordon Beckham is coming out of his season long slump. He is regularly getting 2 hits a night. And driving in runs.
The Sox don't need Manny. They need good pitching and the offense to continue to produce. Paul Konerko is hot, and hit his 4th straight homer the other night. Carlos Quintin has 20 HR's. Let these guys bring you over the finish line.
You don't have to bring in Manny. Let Alex Rios be Alex Rios. Let him feel that he can make a difference on this team.
Then watch him produce. He is a talented player, hitting over .300 for the season, with understated power. You have GM's talking about the offensive talent in the lineup. You don't have to bring in Manny.
Let the Sox, the team who got you here, bring it home.
