Black Sox Blog

It felt like I got punched in the gut and it made for a crappy Christmas present.  My favorite player on my favorite team was traded.  I know this happens, but this trade still boggles my mind.  Yes, John Danks is a good prospect and at only 21, could develop into a front line starter, but so could have McCarthy. With a full year of relief under his belt, I thought Brandon was poised to break out in 2006, and he very well may, just not for the White Sox.

Danks didn’t have a great year as he split time between Double A and Triple A, but he’s playing way ahead of himself and he’s probably been rushed.  I’d hope he’d start the season at Charlotte.  Now we’ll get to see who the White Sox fifth starter turns out to be.  Sigh.