Sox Lose to Royals 9-1 (Game 97, '08)

Six innings pitched and one earned run is not a bad line for Gavin Floyd.  He is the guy I was most concerned about coming into this game.  But it was more about Gil Meche being too much for the Sox offense, who were 2-hit at home.  With the Twins winning yet again, the White Sox could easily find themselves in second place after today.  And while the Sox did not hit, the Sox defense did not help them out with Crede's career-high 19th error on the season and the bullpen implosion later on.  It's at the point now with Crede where I'm a bit concerned and I think it's in his head.  He will make the spectacular play, but has made far too many errors. If the White Sox want to keep him, Crede's error-filled season and recent back troubles in a contract year may help them keep him here for a hometown discount. I'm still not sure what the future will hold for the Sox and Joe Crede.  As for today, the White Sox will have to do a lot better against Bannister behind John Danks.  With Danks on the mound, I like the Sox chances.  Still, it might be about the offense and what they do or don't do today.