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Save for Paul Konerko (who goes overlooked every year) and AJ Pierzynski (who cannot possibly be overlooked), there isn’t much to like about the team’s projected lineup. Adam Dunn may be the team’s cleanup hitter (.159 BA last year). Enough said. The...
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Therein lies the problem. Adrenaline becomes a masking agent. Once it wears off, you’re still injured. When White Sox starter Jake Peavy dominated in relief of John Danks against the Washington Nationals in July, he had no concerns about the effect of...
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox smiles back at manager Ozzie Guillen #13 of the Chicago White Sox after he was taken out of the game against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at U. S. Cellular... View Photo »
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Two players, each with their own strengths and flaws, are traded because the other team thinks it can maximize their potential. In recent years we’ve seen a few that have been quite one sided, such as when the Texas Rangers traded John Danks to the...
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MLB.com reports despite White Sox manager Robin Ventura saying in late January that Philip Humber will join John Danks, Jake Peavy, Gavin Floyd and Chris Sale in the rotation, the former first-round pick is taking nothing for granted. "I look at it like...
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A.J. Burnett‘s problems are NOT the occasional blow up; he’s consistently ineffective (worst in the league) Freddy Garcia wasn’t too far behind CC in consistency at #17 Ivan Nova was middle of the pack at #27 (in the neighborhood of Gio Gonzalez, John...
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox and catcher A.J. Pierzynski #12 stand on the mound during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at U. S. Cellular Field on September 24, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois... View Photo »
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"There's going to be uncertainty in any guy's first year starting in the big leagues because it's a huge challenge," Cooper said. "But he has pitched as a starter his whole career." "I'm excited to see Sale in particular," White Sox starter John Danks...
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"There's going to be uncertainty in any guy's first year starting in the big leagues because it's a huge challenge," Cooper said. "But he has pitched as a starter his whole career." "I'm excited to see Sale in particular," White Sox starter John Danks...
About John Danks
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John William Danks (born April 15, 1985 in Austin, Texas) is a left-handed starting pitcher in the Major Leagues currently playing with the Chicago White Sox. John graduated from Round Rock High School in Texas in 2003 and he was named the Texas player of the year. Danks was drafted in the first round, ninth overall in the 2003 Major League... Full Article
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox and catcher A.J. Pierzynski #12 stand on the mound during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at U. S. Cellular Field on September 24, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox tips his hat to the crowd after he was taken out of the game during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at U. S. Cellular Field on September 24, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox delivers during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at U. S. Cellular Field on September 24, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago White Sox starter John Danks tips his hat to the crowd as he walks back to the dugout after Jesse Crain replaced Danks during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. The White Sox won 6-3.
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Chicago White Sox starter John Danks throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 18: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox smiles as he walks to the dugout after being relieved in the seventh inning during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 18: John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox throws in the first inning during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 12: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox wipes his face during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field on September 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 12: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox heads to the clubhouse after the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field on September 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 12: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox kicks the mound as he stands with catcher A. J. Pierzynski #12 (L), shortstop Alexei Ramirez #10 and second baseman Gordon Beckham #15 during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular...
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 12: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox wipes his face after giving up a two-run home run to Jhonny Peralta #27 of the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 7: John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox reacts to giving up a two RBI single to Danny Valencia #19 of the Minnesota Twins in the third inning on September 7, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 7: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins is hit by a pitch from John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox in the third inning on September 7, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 7: John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox reacts to walking Drew Butera #41 of the Minnesota Twins in the third inning on September 7, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 7: John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning on September 7, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks wipes his face at the end of the third inning after giving up four runs in the inning to the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 02: John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox walks to the dugout after leaving the game in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 2, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
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DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 02: John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers hits a two run home run to left field scoring Brandon Inge #15 in the fifth inning during the game at Comerica Park on September 2, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
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DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 02: John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox pitches in the first inning during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 2, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Chicago White Sox starter John Danks pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, in Detroit.
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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks, right, talks with catcher Tyler Flowers after allowing a hit by the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Seattle.
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Chicago White Sox starter John Danks pitches during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Chicago, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011.
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Chicago White Sox starter John Danks rubs his face as he walks back to the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Chicago, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011.
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 14: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the ball against the Kansas City Royals at U.S. Cellular Field on August 14, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Royals 6-2.
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Starting pitcher John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox and catcher A.J. Pierzynski #12 stand on the mound during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at U. S. Cellular Field on September 24, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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