John Danks / Chicago White Sox
Innings: 197.0
Strikeouts: 166
Walks:: 60
Points: 501.70 (Ranked 37th)
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News: White Sox SP John Danks kept his team's season alive Sunday in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rays just like he did in the tiebreaker game against the Twins on Tuesday. He allowed three runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings, walking three and striking out seven.
Analysis: Danks had an excellent sophomore season for Chicago. If next year, he makes as much progress as he did after posting a 5.50 ERA in 2007, he'll become a pretty reliable Fantasy commodity. Draft him as a No. 5 guy and watch him emerge as a No. 3
John Danks allowed three runs over 6.2 innings against the Rays to lead the Sox to a 5-3 victory in Game 3. Danks gave up seven hits and three walks in the outing, though he also struck out seven batters.Over his last two must win appearances the young lefty is 2-0 with a 1.84 ERA. Danks may or may not pitch again this post-season, but he has clearly shown that he has the heart of a winner which is something to keep in mind for next season.
The Associated Press Rick Gano reports Chicago White Sox SP John Danks earned the win in a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, Oct. 5, in Game 3 of the ALDS. He allowed three earned runs on seven hits and three walks in 6 2/3 innings while fanning seven.
John Danks pitched the White Sox past the Rays by allowing three runs in 6 2/3 innings Sunday in Game 3 of the ALDS. So at least one series will extend beyond the weekend. The White Sox, who down 2-1 in the ALDS, came up with five runs against Matt Garza. Dewayne Wise delivered the biggest blow, connecting on a two-run double in the fourth. Danks was exceptional until giving up B.J. Upton's two-run homer in the seventh, but he had the margin for error. After he came out, Octavio Dotel, Matt Thornton and Bobby Jenks shut down the Rays for 2 1/3 innings. Andy Sonnanstine and Gavin Floyd will be the Game 4 starters on Monday.
Mark Gonzales, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox SP John Danks will start Game 3 of the ALDS.
John Danks Injury News
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John Danks Fantasy Scoring
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| # | date | Innings | Strikeouts | Hits | Walks | ERA | Decision | Points | Differential |
| 1 | October 05 08 | 6.2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | win | 22.32 | 3.18 |
| 2 | September 30 08 | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | win | 27.50 | 0 |
| 3 | September 26 08 | 4.0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 7 | loss | 2.00 | 24 |
| 4 | September 21 08 | 7.0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | win | 24.50 | 7 |
| 5 | September 14 08 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | none | 15.50 | 27 |
| 6 | September 07 08 | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | none | 12.66 | 23.34 |
| 7 | September 02 08 | 4.0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | loss | 2.00 | 24.66 |
| 8 | August 27 08 | 4.0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | loss | 0.00 | 36.5 |
| 9 | August 22 08 | 6.1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | loss | 9.16 | 21.34 |
| 10 | August 16 08 | 6.0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | win | 20.50 | 12 |
| 11 | August 11 08 | 7.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | loss | 19.00 | 10.5 |
| 12 | August 06 08 | 6.2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | win | 25.82 | 9.68 |
| 13 | July 31 08 | 6.0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | none | 7.00 | 22 |
| 14 | July 26 08 | 6.0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 4 | win | 19.00 | 10 |
| 15 | July 20 08 | 4.0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 6 | none | -0.50 | 32.5 |
| 16 | July 12 08 | 7.2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 4 | win | 25.82 | 4.68 |
| 17 | July 06 08 | 6.1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | win | 26.66 | 5.34 |
| 18 | July 01 08 | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | none | 20.50 | 14 |
| 19 | June 26 08 | 6.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | win | 21.00 | 20 |
| 20 | June 20 08 | 6.0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | none | 13.50 | 17.5 |
| 21 | June 14 08 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | none | 15.00 | 14.5 |
| 22 | June 09 08 | 6.0 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | none | 6.50 | 16.66 |
| 23 | June 04 08 | 5.2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | none | 6.32 | 23.68 |
| 24 | May 29 08 | 6.0 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | win | 25.50 | 9.5 |
| 25 | May 24 08 | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | loss | 8.50 | 23.5 |
| 26 | May 18 08 | 6.0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | none | 7.50 | 18.66 |
| 27 | May 13 08 | 6.1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | none | 13.16 | 16 |
| 28 | May 08 08 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | win | 19.00 | 18 |
| 29 | May 03 08 | 4.2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | loss | 8.32 | 15.68 |
| 30 | April 26 08 | 6.1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | loss | 12.66 | 19.84 |
| 31 | April 20 08 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | win | 30.50 | 0 |
| 32 | April 15 08 | 7.2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | win | 25.82 | 4.68 |
| 33 | April 09 08 | 2.1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | loss | -5.34 | 29.34 |
| 34 | April 03 08 | 6.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | none | 12.32 | 20.18 |
| Totals: | 197.0 | 166 | 189 | 60 | | | 501.70 | |
John Danks Fantasy Graph
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John Danks Run Differential Breakdown
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Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when John Danks has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
Home
| Games | Home | Away | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
| 2 | CHW | OAK | John Danks | n/a | +4 |
| 1 | CHW (5) | DET (1) | John Danks (1) | Justin Verlander (5) | +4 |
| 3 | CHW | MIN | John Danks | n/a | -2 |
| 1 | CHW (0) | ANA (2) | John Danks (2) | Jered Weaver (0) | -2 |
| 1 | CHW (8) | CLE (11) | John Danks (7) | Scott Lewis (4) | -3 |
| 2 | CHW | TB | John Danks | n/a | -3 |
| 1 | CHW (1) | BOS (5) | John Danks (2) | Josh Beckett (1) | -4 |
| 1 | CHW (1) | BAL (5) | John Danks (2) | Brian Burres (0) | -4 |
| Totals: | Games: 12 | -10 |
Away
| Games | Away | Home | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
| 2 | CHW | TB | John Danks | n/a | +10 |
| 1 | CHW (3) | KC(0) | John Danks (0) | Brandon Duckworth (3) | +3 |
| 1 | CHW (9) | TEX(7) | John Danks (4) | Kevin Millwood (5) | +2 |
| 1 | CHW (2) | LAD(0) | John Danks (0) | Clayton Kershaw (2) | +2 |
| 1 | CHW (2) | OAK(1) | John Danks (1) | Greg Smith (2) | +1 |
| 1 | CHW (7) | DET(6) | John Danks (4) | Justin Verlander (7) | +1 |
| 1 | CHW (2) | TOR(5) | John Danks (2) | Jesse Litsch (2) | -3 |
| 1 | CHW (3) | CLE(9) | John Danks (4) | Fausto Carmona (3) | -6 |
| 1 | CHW (3) | BAL(11) | John Danks (4) | Radhames Liz (2) | -8 |
| Totals: | Games: 10 | +2 |
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