Dead in the Water

It certainly looked like the White Sox were due for a hot streak coming out of the All-Star break. Instead, we have been treated to a 2-4 start and some of the worst relief pitching in memory.

The offense has been horrible, but the biggest culprit this season has been the bullpen. Looking at the numbers, White Sox relievers are 3-14 with a 7.52 ERA and 10 blown saves over the last 59 games. That is basically two months of mind blowingly bad relief pitching. My mind is not the only thing that blows.

If things are going to improve in 2008, Kenny Williams is going to have to acquire some pitchers that have actually proven that they can get out major league hitters. Cheap guys with some potential are nice to bring in to spring training so they can compete for the last spot in the bullpen. Sometimes you get lucky with that approach and find a diamond in the rought. However, the White Sox cannot continue to rely on pitchers of that ilk to make up the bulk of the bullpen. It is a recipe for disaster, which the 2007 season has shown. Hopefully, Kenny Williams has learned his lesson.