By Mark Gonzales
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The only minor concern following the White Sox after their impressive 6-1 win over Colorado was the health of Alex Rios and Carlos Quentin, whom were both pulled early.
Rios ripped a two-out, two-run triple in the first but left after three innings because of a sore left quadriceps muscle. Rios said he was fine but won't be in Wednesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Quentin was pulled in the fourth inning after getting hit for the second time in the game. Quentin will be in Wednesday's lineup.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The only minor concern following the White Sox after their impressive 6-1 win over Colorado was the health of Alex Rios and Carlos Quentin, whom were both pulled early.
Rios ripped a two-out, two-run triple in the first but left after three innings because of a sore left quadriceps muscle. Rios said he was fine but won't be in Wednesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Quentin was pulled in the fourth inning after getting hit for the second time in the game. Quentin will be in Wednesday's lineup.
Wednesday marks an important day for Bobby Jenks and J.J. Putz, who will
each throw in a simulated game at 10:45 a.m. Jenks is attempting to
gain ground after getting roughed up and coping with a right calf
strain. Putz could play a bigger role in the Sox's late-inning fortunes
if Jenks isn't ready.
Sergio Santos didn't hurt his chances of winning the final bullpen spot by striking out two in the eighth inning, but Greg Aquino was even more impressive by retiring the final four batters and hasn't allowed a hit in 6 1/3 innings this spring.
The only difference, albeit a big one, is that Santos throws 98 mph, is out of options, and can only get better after having only one full year of pitching under his belt. If the past is any indication, the Sox will be employing several relievers beside the ones on their opening day roster to make contributions.
Daniel Hudson pitched two scoreless innings but appears a longshot for the opening day roster unless another pitchers is injured.
Sergio Santos didn't hurt his chances of winning the final bullpen spot by striking out two in the eighth inning, but Greg Aquino was even more impressive by retiring the final four batters and hasn't allowed a hit in 6 1/3 innings this spring.
The only difference, albeit a big one, is that Santos throws 98 mph, is out of options, and can only get better after having only one full year of pitching under his belt. If the past is any indication, the Sox will be employing several relievers beside the ones on their opening day roster to make contributions.
Daniel Hudson pitched two scoreless innings but appears a longshot for the opening day roster unless another pitchers is injured.
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