Every team has one or two players that they absolutely cannot afford to get hurt. Recently the Twins saw one of their “must have” players go down in closer Joe Nathan. That got me thinking about the White Sox and who is absolutely vital to their season. I’ve come up with four guys that must stay healthy for the Sox to contend in the AL Central.
The first is Jake Peavy. Now I understand that their rotation was fine last year and Jake Peavy wasn't a part of it. However he's more than just a top of the rotation guy. From the things Mark Buehrle has said during the offseason as well as spring training, having Peavy in the rotation is giving the other members of the rotation the reassurance that even if they're not perfect, theres a bonafide "stopper" every five days.
Having P ...
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The Four Players the Chicago White Sox Must Keep Healthy
Posted: 17th March 2010 by Cregen McMinn in MLBComments Off on The Four Players the Chicago White Sox Must Keep Healthy