After a week that saw the White Sox drop 6 out of 7 games, all of which they had an opportunity to win if their bullpen wasn’t made out of swiss cheese, the team started to purge itself of the dead weight by designating Scott Downs for assignment.  Downs, who signed a one year deal for $4 million during the offseason with an option for 2015, displayed no actual pitching talent this season beyond coming in to walk the one left handed batter he was brought in to face.

His last appearance on a mound for the White Sox came Wednesday night, when he sported a giant smirk on his face after being brought in to face Chris Davis and walking him to load the bases before a grand slam tied the game.  He finishes his White Sox career with a 6.08 ERA and 15 walks in 23 2/3 innings, but, because he is left handed, he will likely be given additional chances to blow games for someone else this year.