Is it possible the White Sox haven’t even been going at it for a month yet?
Think about all they’ve already been through, starting with a major injury to slugger Eloy Jimenez late in spring training that was as much of an emotional gut punch as it was a blow to a potentially elite lineup.
Then came a coughed-up late lead against the Angels in the season opener — a sign of persistent struggles to come for a bullpen that was supposed to be outstanding. How outstanding? Top of the line, according to the team’s hard-throwing relievers themselves, who talked a mighty big game in Glendale, Arizona.