Simon was ineffective for the second straight start Thursday, giving up five runs in 6.1 innings against the White Sox. He struck out five while allowing six hits and three walks. The Dertoit offense helped Simon avoid the loss, but this start only serves to highlight the pattern of Simon's season so far -- stretches of shining outings interspersed with clunkers. He's managed quality starts in exactly half his 14 outings and has been touched up for four or more runs five times. His next start comes Wednesday against Pittsburgh.