White Sox @ Twins -- Garcia vs. Bonser

by The Cheat on Sep 29, 2006 4:33 PM CDT in Game Threads

Freddy Garcia (16-9, 4.65) vs. Boof Bonser (7-5, 4.15)

Could this be Garcia's final start in a White Sox uniform? He's looked strangely useful in his last 4 starts. Is a good performance tonight against a team fighting for a division title and home field advantage throughout the playoffs, combined with his last 4 starts, enough to convince you that Garcia will be back on track next season?

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A year ago today....

http://www.southsidesox.com/story/2005/9/29/151012/717

http://www.southsidesox.com/story/2005/9/30/15311/6166

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by The Cheat on Sep 29, 2006 4:38 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks

Great way to kick off my weekend. Now I'll go find my bottle of whiskey and a handgun.

by tailgater on Sep 29, 2006 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions

lol

i'll bring the wild turkey, you bring the bullets.

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by EricGthee23 on Sep 29, 2006 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

damn you.

TIMO!!!!!!!

by mjthor on Sep 29, 2006 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions

No, not enough to convince me

But for the sake of Sox fans and Kenny, how about Freddy goes out and throws a two-hit shutout tonight, ehh? That would bring his ERA down to 4.46 or so. Okay, I'll give him some leeway; he can give up one earned run, but he's still gotta throw nine innings. That'd put his season ERA at 4.50.

I won't ever hate Garcia. There were a lot of "I don't care" moments this year, and a lot of teammate showing-up by Freddy, but he was the guy who pitched a brilliant game in the World Series last year. And for that, he'll always hold a special place in my heart (:tear).

by CWSKeith on Sep 29, 2006 5:05 PM CDT reply actions

Best case scenario

Garcia dominates the Twins in a big game for them, which drives up his trade value and gives KW a bigger haul when he trades him. I'm not usre if Garcia really is the best pitcher ofr the Sox to trade, but his indifferent yet peevish attitude just irks me.

by hitlesswonder on Sep 29, 2006 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Garcia's future

Another dominant game against a hot playoff team should make KW's decision about the starting rotation for 2007 even more difficult. Given the fact that Garcia lost velocity after the 2005 playoff run and the WBC, but now seems to have regained some of it after pitching threw some arm problems , makes it difficult to accurately evaluate Garcia. In July he looked finished and unlikely to get the Sox much in an offseason trade. I do know I trust a healthy Freddy more then Vazquez. I guess the big question for KW will be weighing what offers are made for Vazquez and Garcia. The one that nets the best package likely gets moved. I don't think the other SP's are available.

by 19172005 on Sep 29, 2006 5:36 PM CDT reply actions

good freddy/bad freddy

my woman's family is from Seattle, so I was familiar with her pops utter disdain for Freddy Garcia a few years ago. When he came to the Sox I was happy, but so was her old man that he was leaving town. This season I started to see just what he was talking about as early as March in ST. Her dad said the Sox would lose (to the M's, and they did) because its always the bad Freddy when hes in attendance. Well, it was bad Freddy for the majority of the season after a decent start. I dont think a bad game here sends him packing though, since he has close ties to Ozzie. Unfortunately, I fear we're stuck with Joey Cora for the same reasons.

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by EricGthee23 on Sep 29, 2006 6:14 PM CDT reply actions

Lineups

Freddy Garcia (R, 16-9, 4.65, 32, 32, 209.0, 132, 48, 1.30, .269) vs. Boof Bonser (R, 7-5, 4.15, 17, 17, 95.1, 81, 24, 1.27, .262) [Throws, W-L, ERA, G, GS, IP, K, BB, WHIP, BAA]

Time: 7:10 p.m., TV: CSN, Radio: WSCR-AM 670

Good Guys:

        Name             AVG    HR      RBI     SB
1. S Podsednik, LF      .260    3       45      40
2. J Owens, CF          .286    0       0       1
3. J Dye, RF            .316    43      119     7
4. J Thome, DH          .290    42      108     0
5. P Konerko, 1B        .313    35      113     1
6. A Pierzynski, C      .296    16      63      0
7. J Crede, 3B          .285    30      94      0
8. A Cintron, 2B        .285    4       40      10
9. J Uribe, SS          .235    21      71      1

Bad Guys:

        Name             AVG    HR      RBI     SB
1. N Punto, 3B          .295    1       45      16
2. A Casilla, 2B        .250    0       0       0
3. J Mauer, C           .349    13      84      8
4. M Cuddyer, RF        .280    23      102     6
5. J Morneau, 1B        .322    34      129     3
6. T Hunter, CF         .277    30      96      12
7. R White, LF          .245    7       38      1
8. J Tyner, DH          .315    0       18      4
9. J Bartlett, SS       .313    2       31      10

GO SOX!

HEY THIS IS JI
JIM THOME
THE PEORIA POUNDER

by The Wizard on Sep 29, 2006 6:16 PM CDT reply actions

93 more homers but 7 games back...

HEY THIS IS JI
JIM THOME
THE PEORIA POUNDER

by The Wizard on Sep 29, 2006 7:17 PM CDT reply actions

glad i only

have to see 2 more games of scott podsednik.

by beautox on Sep 29, 2006 7:18 PM CDT reply actions

you think

Pods is gonna spend a week in bed crying when the season is over? I would if my wife looked like his does.

Free Ross Gload

by james@lifeinthecell on Sep 29, 2006 7:20 PM CDT reply actions

i wouldn't

i'd simply look to my right and smile as i have a tape on replay of my walk off hr on tv at the foot of my bed.

by beautox on Sep 29, 2006 7:27 PM CDT reply actions

I can't wait until next year.

This offseason should be fun.

Just.Win.

by hawksview on Sep 29, 2006 7:43 PM CDT reply actions

I wish Hunter

would have whiffed on that one. It would have been interesting to see how far Jerry Owens would have made it.

Free Ross Gload

by james@lifeinthecell on Sep 29, 2006 7:50 PM CDT reply actions

In the park HR!

Just.Win.

by hawksview on Sep 29, 2006 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions

wow...

Owens gets a double and pulls something?

Just.Win.

by hawksview on Sep 29, 2006 7:50 PM CDT reply actions

in to replace him: anybody but BA

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JIM THOME
THE PEORIA POUNDER

by The Wizard on Sep 29, 2006 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

I think we know what Ozzie thinks of BA

It's a good thing BA didn't buy property in Chicago. He's so gone after this season...it's too bad really.

by hitlesswonder on Sep 29, 2006 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope he has a good winter ball season

and we'll see...

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JIM THOME
THE PEORIA POUNDER

by The Wizard on Sep 29, 2006 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope so, too

Really, I was a lot more down on BA before this season. Having actually seen him play more now, I think he can be a plus big league player.

by hitlesswonder on Sep 29, 2006 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions

if KW deals BA

it will be the stupidest move ever. BA has proven in the second half of the season he can be an average-to-above-average hitter and his defense is obviously above average. it would be absolutely retarded to get rid of him. i think the right move would be for KW or someone to sit down with ozzie, slap him in the face and tell him to drop whatever personal bullshit he has with BA, because BA is a good player.

by mjthor on Sep 29, 2006 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions