Welcome Home, White Sox...after 13-2 Smackdown of Detroit (Game 6, '08)

I knew the White Sox were not nearly as bad a ballclub the critics said they were before the season started.  Sure, I knew we had question marks at second base and left field, and was not sure what we would get from our fourth and fifth starters.  Still, I knew the White Sox had a rebuilt bullpen, and I really believed Swisher and Cabrera were not only good baseball additions, but good character guys that would fit the White Sox personality and mode of 'grinder' play.  So far so good.  A 4-2 record, on the road nonetheless, with a sweep of Detroit is quite a statement for this team.  As I've said before, I'm glad the White Sox were counted out.  That is usually when they do their best.  I hope that will be the case again this year.

Carlos Quentin looks like the real deal to me.  This guy can catch it (at least most of the time...I know tonight was an exception), has a cannon for an arm, and can hit.  This guy is my sleeper player of the year so far.  I never expected this from him, but I am pleasantly surprised.  Good to see Buehrle regain his form, as I expected he would, and expect the same from Vazquez tomorrow.  I really believe one way or another, if this team plays to its potential, they will be a force in the American League Central.  I'm very excited for the home opener tomorrow.