Mystery Solved on Day 1
The first day of White Sox spring training brought the following news: Chris Sale will begin the season in the bullpen. Whether or not he’s the closer will be determined later.Despite the fact that the recovering Jake Peavy might not be ready for Opening Day, resulting in an open spot in the starting rotation, last year’s pitching phenom will join the revamped pen. According to reports, Phil Humber, Lucas Harrell, Jeff Gray, Charlie Leesman and perhaps a wild card or new acquisition will compete for the fifth starter’s job until Peavy is 100 percent.
This definitely seems to be the right move. For the time being, Sale will have much more value in the pen as evidenced by his lights out debut last season. And the hope is that Peavy will return sooner than later, eliminating the need for Sale in the rotation.
Peavy on Day 1 under the watchful eye of Ozzie and KW
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