The White Sox Just Gave Jonathan Cannon A Harsh Reality Check

With just more than a week to go until Opening Day, White Sox manager Will Venable recently announced the team’s starting rotation to begin the season. Shane Smith will get the ball in the opener, followed by Sean Burke, Anthony Kay, Davis Martin, and Erick Fedde in that order. The finalized rotation doesn’t feature any real surprises, but there is a notable omission in Jonathan Cannon.

Not only did Cannon fail to earn a rotation spot, but he didn’t make the team at all. The team optioned...