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Life without Carlos
Bugs & Cranks — ... As much as it’s never good to lose an MVP candidate in the middle of the pennant race, I think the White Sox can survive the loss of Carlos Quentin and still hold off Minnesota to win the division. ...

Carlos Quentin Breaks Wrist, ChiSox Fans’ Hearts
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... to think one of them could have done the damage: Quentin missed two games after he was hit on a forearm by Boston’s Josh Beckett on Aug. 11. When Quentin returned Aug. 14 and was plunked by Kansas City’s Kyle Davies , Quentin became the first player hit by a pitch in six straight games since at least 1920. Meanwhile, the CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Joe Cowley heard speculation that he got the damage after punching a locker in Boston . The CHICAGO TRIBUNE says it happened when he struck out on a Cliff Lee curveball . Who knows what answer we’ll get when we ...

White Sox lose heart, soul in one shot
Siberian Baseball — One of the underrated skills that professional athletes need to develop in order to survive in larger markets is the ability to sell bad ideas and bad breaks and to do so with a smile on their face. For anyone needing an illustration of these skills, refer to the reactions after word got out that White Sox offensive spark plug Carlos Quentin has a broken wrist and will have to undergo surgery. "He was the heart and soul," Thome said. " ... You're talking about a guy who could be the MVP. "It's tough, but you got to move on." Nick ...

Carlos Quentin Not HBP, Probably Done For Year
Can't Stop The Bleeding — ... Ticked off after fouling off a Cliff Lee pitch on Monday, AL home run leader and MVP candidate LF Carlos Quentin fractured his right wrist against his own bat. This time, it wasn’t the bat that broke. ...

Surfing safari for 9/6/08
SmackCaster SmackBlog — Hacksaw Reynolds signs off XTRA after 21 years. Season-ending surgery for White Sox slugger Carlos Quentin and his broken wrist. Kiwanuka claims Samuels’ hit was a cheap shot. Storm postpones NASCAR races until Sunday. Rent a USC song girl for $150 an hour. RNC balloons engulf NBC’s Andrea Mitchell. Ragin bull rider sues restaurant. Twin stabs twin over prostitute.  I want to go first, no I want to go first, no I want to go first….you get ...

Reasons Not to Give Up Hope Now that Quentin is Hurt
Life In The Cell — ... As I’m sure you all know, Carlos Quentin is out for the forseeable future. He had a screw placed in his wrist and will be reevaluated in 2-3 weeks. Yes, it sucks; yes, the Sox are without the man who may have won the MVP, but don’t give up hope. There are still reasons to have a sunny outlook on the rest of the season. Here is why: ...

Why Your Team Won't Make The Playoffs: American League [MLB]
Deadspin — ... • 1. Chicago White Sox. Record: 80-62. Magic number: 18. Big strength: Gavin Floyd/Jim Thome. Big Weakness: Did Carlos Quentin bust his hand by punching a locker? He says no ... Magic Eight Ball says maybe. Anyway he's most likely out for the season. Third baseman Joe Crede also out with a sore back. Schedule: Next six games at home vs. Toronto and Detroit. Sweet. Conclusion: Playoffs not yours. ...