It's a Start

The White Sox kicked off spring training Friday with a 8-1 win over the Cubs, which is always nice. I’m especially happy with who did what, and not just Munetaka Murkami with two hits. It’s the rookies. Second baseman Sam Antonacci connected for a two-run homerun off of starter Jameson Taillon; always nice to go long on an established pitcher. Fellow infielder William Bergolla Jr. went 2-for-2 with two doubles and a run scored. Antonacci is ranked the eleventh-best prospect in the system, with Bergolla right behind at twelfth. Let me count the ways I want them to succeed. First off, they’re smallish, Antonacci standing an even 6’ and Bergolla 5’9”. Second, they’re fast. Antonacci stole 48 bases across three levels while last year, and Bergolla swiped 40 bases for Double-A Birmingham. It doesn’t get any more old school than a speed-first White Sox infielder. And from all accounts, they’re smart, and smart people are the ones who find a way to get to the majors. Yeah, I know, the first day of spring training. But you have to start somewhere.