Second Season :: Round 1: Game 2
by The Cheat on Oct 3, 2008 4:17 PM CDT
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PrintChicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays, Oct 3, 2008 5:07 PM CDT
For some reason, Baseball Reference's preview says Mark Buerhle "has never faced" Tampa Bay. I'm left to assume that they're using a different interpretation of the verb "face" than is most commonly used in baseball, a literal definition. Mark Buehrle has never physically cut the face off his South Florida opponent and worn it like a mask Hannibal Lecter style in order to receive praise in the form of a hundreds of vigorously shaken cowbells.
Why is it that Tampa is considered South Florida? Is it an Everything South of I-80 is Southern Illinois situation? And if it's not, I could be wrong there, why the heck is it home to a university of that name? And how the heck did they lose to freakin' Wanny? And don't Palin me on these questions. I want real answers.
So anyway, there's a game tonight, a playoff game. You guys sure seem enthused. Allow me to fire you up.
For some reason this is considered a good matchup for the Sox. I mean, Kazmir is 3-1 with a 3.34 ERA in his career against the Sox, and he's allowed 3 runs across two starts against them this year. Oh and upon closer inspection, I've found, through top secret inside sources, that Mark Buehrle has had a bit of trouble in domes in the past. Plus he has a 4.24 ERA in 10 career starts against the D-Rays, including and 0-1 mark and 4.58 ERA with the dropped-D Rays. Sounds like a great matchup. Let's put this one in the 'W' column now.
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Somehow I had this thing set to publish at 4PM tomorrow.
That would have been a little late.
AIM: SouthSideCheat
Less than an hour to game time...who's with me?!
Go, go, go, you White Sox…Chicago’s proud of you!
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
It's not over till we say it's over!!!!
Although, really, it’s probably kind of over…..
I don’t expect the Sox to win a game this series, but crazy stuff sometimes happens so who knows. Go team.
by hitlesswonder on Oct 3, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
They won the division...anything else after that is gravy with this team
September numbers don’t lie, the Sox haven’t been good for a while and TB is good team. So I’m not expecting a W, although I’m hoping for one, or two…or three.
by hitlesswonder on Oct 3, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
But the real question is: Did he plate them?
The facing thing was brilliant by the way — outstanding.
by The Actual El Guapo on Oct 3, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Joe Cowley via Twitter
“rolling blackout” announced for home postseason games. get your black gear ready.
do we know the starting lineup?
is it just swish for wise, or is BA starting for GS too? (i hope so)
Excellent Reverse Jinx
I especially like how you disguise your superstitious refusal to express optimism behind superficially objective numbers. I will now don my lucky shirt and our collective ju-ju will be in place.
by Landfill on Oct 3, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Sounds like Ozzie thought about putting Fields at DH
Thome’s had no success really against Kazmir. Is that the big reason for flopping Thome and Konerko in the lineup?He could have put him at 3B for Uribe, and since he’s not there, we’re left to assume that was because of the defensive difference.OZZIE GUILLEN: It’s not that many people that have success against Kazmir. I think our DH situation was kind of tough, because I was dealing with try to put Junior as a DH. But in the meanwhile, you know, Jim Thome’s faced him a couple times. The last time he faced him he strike out four times. That’s not a good sign. I don’t have any other choice.
My other choice was Josh Fields, but if I put Josh Fields on the field, I don’t have an extra infielder
AIM: SouthSideCheat
why? aj sucks in the 2 hole.
last week everyone was complaining when he was in the 2 hole.
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree.
Actually, this is probably the optimal lineup for the Sox right now.
“Optimal” being an extremely relative term in this case.
by The Actual El Guapo on Oct 3, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
change of plans for the game tonight friends
im going to a bar with my bro to watch and drink.
may our runs be plenty and theirs be nil.
larry, thecip, may your pictures continue to be awesome.
i just hope the sox aren't dumb enough to retaliate
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
RALLY QAPS!
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
wow so the sound on tbs didnt work at my school
and im home now and i can finally hear how awful those cowbells are
COWBELLS ARE FOR
HILLRODS
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
HILLBILLY = HILLROD
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
OCAB'S ANTICS PAYING OFF TODAY?
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
I LOVE HIM.
WOULD NOT BE IN THIS SITUATION (PLAYOFFS) WITH OUT HIM.
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont think they tried to hit oc, kazmir is all over the place right now
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
you're right..
i like the potential high pitch count early too
well thats fun
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
i'm wearing my che shirt two days in a row
by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 3, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
mr sac fly
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
that was hit to shallow right hr
of course it’s “station to station”..
great start thus far..
kazmir is potentially throwing 30+ pitches..
a couple runs..
i dont know about you
but i’m not exactly excited to see the rays bullpen
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
let's keep that shit going
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Oct 3, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
whoah, BA starting? i understand kazmir is a lefty
by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 3, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
I hope MB enjoys his runs...
Trophinea, Trophinea, I have sought thee, sung thee, dreamed thee Trophinea. And thy name is like a prayer an angel whispers, Tophinea... Trophinea.
i love that episode. caffeine pills? this is some real world hardcore shit right here.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
haha. her freak-out is amazing. saw a little of that acting gold later in showgirls.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Oct 3, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
it's some real oscar-type stuff.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
EASIER PLAY... CRAWFORD = FAST
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
* ONLY PLAY
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Stoney and Farmer both said
use the glove, still out by three feet
MONDAY MORNING QB'S...
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I DONT KNOW KISS?
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
KAZMIR =?
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
JESSICA ALBA
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 3, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Logic, which was already dead, has been dug up and re-killed.
by The Actual El Guapo on Oct 3, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
FUCK YOU I HOPE YOUR SOX LOSE.
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Oct 4, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Wheres Harold?
and I dont mean the small ball lovin tampa ass kiss sexual assaulting Harold Reynolds.
Whats going on with good ole #3 Harlod Baines?
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
its just jou
fack off
-ozzie
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
He made contact, which is nice
I’m hoping he ends up with base knock or two this evening
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
ah
you have redeemed yourself
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
Bad AB by OCab.
Gotta take pitches on this guy.
by The Actual El Guapo on Oct 3, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
might be hurting a bit?
and thus a little anxious..
everything will be ok, I'm here now
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
MB is probably mad at the walk
“all i need is two guys, lets hurry this thing up and go to ybor city.”
-#32
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
32 = 56
woopds
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
that will happen
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
i think im still drunk from tuesdays game
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
JD!
yes
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
Maddon call to the pen
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
time to go buffalo up another Miller
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
stranded 5
through 2
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
Damn. Still missing that killer hit.
by The Actual El Guapo on Oct 3, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions
Patience, my friend, patience
next inning.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
damn paulie..
56 pitches through 2…
keep being patient fellas
i know, fuck him, good for nothing pos
by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 3, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Not exactly what I was getting at, but I like your enthusiasm
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
thats just....
Strange.
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
I could maybe see some san pelligrino
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
perrier
Makers Mark
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
marketmaker?
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
fuuuuudge
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
that pitch was 4 inches outside
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
some d bag who just got a single
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
yeaaaaaaaa buddy
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
nope. it's ok. outta burls' system now....smooooov sailing...
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Oct 3, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
i was thinking how funny it would be if an umpire had terrets
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
Striiike,,,, SHIT BALLS CUNT FUCK
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
Bigger problem would probably be his intermittant involuntary signaling of "strike."
/worked with Tourette’s patients.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 3, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks for the correct SP; I did not feel like googling it
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
paid cheerleader
i think to tell people when to ring the bells.
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
he must "not want it more"
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
Harold Renyolds would have been a porn star, for sure
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
Sox need the mentality of going for the juggular. Too many times they seem indifferent or content with the situation.
Jer-mayine only plays dice for 5 grand a throw
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
any way to get season stats for buehrle without 2nd innings?
i seem to remember a post earlier this year covering that, wonder how the last half of the season has changed
Calm = Sexy
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
Shit my connection at www.justin.tv just went offline. Anyone know where else to watch the game online?
you can try channel chooser(google it, once there look for TBS live feed) or myp2p.eu
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
I put TBS Hot Corner's mosaic feed on the left side of the screen
and Yahoo’s gamecast on the right.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 3, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
why don't they just have someone go up and get the balls off the catwalk?
"Deserve's got nothin to do with it."
maybe ba is worn out from the honies earlier this week
by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 3, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
Tampa has a lot of fatties
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
New Rule for JD:
Swing at every first pitch, goddamit.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
I know, but in the past week, I have watched him take more first-pitch strikes...seriously....and most of the at-bats end badly.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Oct 3, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
more than the past week. forever, and ever, it seems.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Oct 3, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
yikes
’’We have the horses. Everyone has to stay positive and keep grinding." -Kenny
"Its almost gotten to be obscene that we cant get a man in from third base." -Hawk
To douchebag with "Holy Cow - Sox Lose" sign:
1. If you are a Cubs fan, please concern yourself with your own team’s implosion.
2. If you are not, please learn which catchphrases go with which team.
this is a game of missed opportunities thus far. really would have been nice to have 4 or 5 on the board right now.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
uh, yeah. no shit, but there's a lot of game left.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
is there a simple explanation for the bump in buerhle's k/9?
by onlysoxfaninboston on Oct 3, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions
Floyd's testicular elephantiasis is contagious.
First Danks, then MB.
by Dongfang Hong on Oct 3, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Harold Reynolds love crack
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
maybe i'm your roommate.....
"My eyebrows ain't plucked there's a gun in my truck. Oh,thank god, I'm still a guy." - Paisley
*McCain 08* By Default...
he's studying vineyards.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Oct 3, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
the sig works well with that.
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Oct 3, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
as he should be....he deserves nothing better than fucked-cake.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Oct 3, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
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