FORT MILL - Lance Broadway can't win.
I'm not talking about today, although if the Knights don't get their bats moving (it's a 1-1 tie, headed into the 8th), then he won't get the win today either.
But Broadway's in a tough spot, trying to crack a White Sox rotation that's as strong as it's been since the 2005 World Series team. All five Chicago starters are humming right now. Javier Vazquez, Mark Buerhle, John Danks, Jose Contreras and Gavin Floyd are simply dealing, which is a big reason the White Sox are 3 games ahead of the Indians and 4 ahead of the Tigers.
You'd think, with a name like Broadway, he'd be destined for greatness. And he just may be.
In his only major league start last September, Broadway struck out 8 Royals, the first White Sox pitcher to accomplish that feat in his debut since Ravelo Manzanillo in 1988.
Broadway has pitched a masterful game today, striking out 6 and walking none through 8 innings, giving up just the Cintron HR. His ERA this season is now at 1.26.
Fantasy spin: Barring a White Sox injury or meltdown, Broadway won't have any significance this year. It's possible Chicago brings him up for bullpen help later in the season, but if you're in an AL-only league, keep your ear to the ground on the White Sox rotation. Broadway appears first in line for a phone call.
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