Q!nicorn Droppings: Say Goodbye to General Soreness and Toby Edition
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 2:22 PM CDT
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UPDATE: KGJr and The Piemaster have options declined. Surprised Toby isn't back. Cole Armstrong is probably not ready and is left-handed, so doesn't make much sense as an AJ backup. Sox fans are lucky that Jim is around since he's made the backup catcher a pet project of his. He'll have something more in-depth pretty shortly I'd bet.
[Note by The Cheat, 10/30/08 2:57 PM CDT]: Declining the option on Hall doesn't neccessarily put an end to his time on the south side. Much like we saw last off-season when Uribe's option was declined, the Sox may still have some intent in keeping him around at a lower cost. Though, usually such events happen in rapid succession so as not to leave a player hanging in the wind.
- Getting A Competitive World Series - Tango looks at creating a different structure for the playoffs with an actually competitive World Series matchup in mind. There's talk of abandoning the AL and NL as well as turning to a "Home Manager Picks DH/No DH" and all sorts of fun stuff. Personally, I think the current structure of the league is pretty bizarre and if the Brewers can be in the NL then I can imagine a world where the AL and NL are dissolved.
- BtB Decries Lack of Pujols - The combination of talent and relative obscurity in which Albert plies his trade is a testament to how badly the talking heads mangle the reality they purport to describe. David Byrne should be ashamed by association.
- Jim Talks Alexei and Jose - Hopefully you've already read this as Sox Machine is obviously awesome. Jim details how Alexei came to be a member of the squad thanks at least in part to Jose Contreras. KW, it turns out, never intended to send Alexei to the minor leagues in order to ensure Alexei was able to adapt to living in the States. Contreras was tasked with the mentor and advocate role.
- A Mechanical Model of Pitching - THT examines the impact of the hand and fingers in changing the shape of the ball's flight. If you haven't pitched or were wondering exactly what's at work behind the transition from grip to movement and velocity, it's a great primer. I wish there were more diagrams and that he talked about pronation and the sinker, but they are kind of implied by the basics anyway.
- Royals Acquire Mike Jacobs For Some Reason - Royals Review examines the acquisition made by The Traditional AL Central Doormat and wonders why. Other observers have done the same. The cost was a relief arm, so that's unlikely to be a major loss, but for a team that's got Billy Butler and Kila Kaaihue, there's opportunity cost if Jacobs is getting at bats over cheaper and higher potential players. He's also a liability at first as Chone's projections have him at 8 runs below average. Konerko is a -3, for comparison. For the Royals' sake, I hope this was a depth acquisition more than anything in the veing of KW signing Grudz.
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Timing is everything.
2 mins ago I posted on yesterday’s link posting:
BTW, Colin,
I really liked the links.
Keep up the good work.
I don’t care what Cheat says about you, you’re all right.
Pitching and defense win baseball games in September and October.
by ballyb on Oct 30, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
these kinds of posts i can do in class
so i might as well.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like 'em, thanks.
Pitching and defense win baseball games in September and October.
by ballyb on Oct 30, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too, but don't tell Colin I said that.
"God created [Republicans] because He was disappointed in the monkey." -- Mark Twain.
by Chiburb on Oct 30, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so Bally and Chiburb are in favor
and i’m going to extrapolate that larry thinks they suck.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, just your updating skills.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't get the impression you've overlooked anything ever re: baseball
so i will just remind you that i, for one, am mortal.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know, i'm kind of joking here.
but one would think that the first place one would look for links for a post like this are 1) this site and 2) white sox sites. you know, considering this is a white sox blog?
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well right if you're "rational" and
“think things through first”
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm sorry that i don't deliver my criticism as constructively and sensitively as your kindergarten teacher did.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
So begins the offseason. Just as the regular season started.
Symmetry – catch it or die.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is how the season started?
link plz
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wu is just playing the percentages.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quit trying to look in the GD mirror, narcissistic boy.
larry is correct.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what does that even mean?
i just don’t remember what the hell you’re talking about!
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rather simple, colin.
is it often that my criticism is cuddly? no. how often do i criticize? often. play the percentages.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL. This is the most fun part of my day so far.
HUGE smile.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and mine, now the day after...ha!! 'specially the kindergarten teacher comment by larry...tho i'm not through quite yet. heehee
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Oct 31, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always focusing on your role, your place, links to you.
Fer Chrissakes, go help a homeless person or a UM football player.
;)
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or get off your lazy ass and interview chris getz. he's in your town taking classes for god's sake. get the fucking story.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for serious?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it amazes me the people who populate the positions on this site.
again, way to be, colin.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i yam what i yam
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing like failing to improve yourself. way to be.
it’s right in your fucking lap and you blow it. story of your pathetic life.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*deep bow*
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would also prevent having your dad, aka the cheat, have to further update your post with relevant info.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was more of a younger/older sibling thing
unless he’s a sort of “works in Manhattan in the 60’s” kind of dad.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. the cheat is our father figure.
he’s not your fucking buddy. and pull up your goddamn pants. show some self-respect.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ain't nobody's father
/virgin
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Oct 30, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right. i forgot how you and JRE are regular attendees at willow creek.
stress the figure part then.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
america's most influential and second largest church?
right in cheat’s backyard.
http://www.thecronline.com/mag_article.php?mid=1094&mname=July
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More so that Saddleback?
Wow. I had no idea of the holiness surrounding Cheat, perhaps because of his drunken rants on the site. (Though he could have been influenced by a priest.)
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh.... fuck that noise
between them (saddleback) and the mormons dive-bombing “yes on 8” placards all over the fucking place………. bastards.
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Oct 30, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope 8 turns out well
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
better than for the rays.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
9=8 did pretty well for them, actually.
The perfect is the enemy of the good…
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
South Barrington?
Too nice of an area to house Sox fans, Cheat’s a fraud.
"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"
by Ozzie Montana on Oct 30, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ride by there probably 2-3 times a week in the summer
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Oct 30, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've gotta get close to lob a Molotov coctail
Seriously though, I remember going to some (youth sporting) events there in HS because I wanted to get into some girl’s pants…
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Oct 30, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't we all, though, cheat?
plus, i’ve never seen a place hand out more free food. sports, chicks, and food – what more could a young larry and the cheat want?
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a space heater in the basement?
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Oct 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a graphing calculator?
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Oct 30, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pong + Dungeons and Dragons?
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a new retainer and orthodontic headgear?
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Oct 30, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(ROFL. I had that when I was 14.
In Morton Grove.)
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cheat's a big biker. c'mon, wu. keep up.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A regular Lance A.
Cheatstrong.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you trying to catch cheat ridin' dirty?
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Oct 30, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who said anything about housing cheat.
and did you not see how much sbnation was sold for?
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he's your father figure.
I don’t need to hero-worship. Except for Toonder – that guy has a job I can’t figure out and gets to come and go as he pleases, all on the taxpayer tab. THAT’s my hero. Cheat hasn’t told us how much he netted from the SBN sale. My allegience can be changed…
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 30, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought WU is our father figure. Or is that great-grandfather figure?
(said with love).
by CWSKeith on Oct 30, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
updating with news posted on here hours ago. way to be.
as for “in depth”: hall will be re-signed for less.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i didn't see it
and it hasn’t been on the front page. alas, i did not live up to your standards for blogging. but do i ever? for everyone else that doesn’t already know everything, it’s up there. it turns out there are readers of this site beyond the 20-30 regular commenters.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-Year deal on Toby, I hope.
Guy couldn’t throw out a midget with one leg.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Oct 30, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and even he can keep Pods in the yard
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so there are roughly nine midgets without a leg playing major league baseball.
how did i miss that?
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
drinking causes you to see double??
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Oct 30, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about David Ross?
Better arm, good OBP, probably a little more pop.
Pitching and defense win baseball games in September and October.
by ballyb on Oct 30, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he looks like a better platoon mate anyway
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My idea to change the World Series
Royal Rumble. Each team picks 3 players, whichever team is the last one in the ring wins the title.
"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"
by Ozzie Montana on Oct 30, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where the hell did this come from?
You drunk again?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Oct 30, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have an exam tomorrow, so yes
Even though the Phillies are a very good team I didn’t give a shit about them besides that Ryan Howard endorses Subway and Jayson Werth looked like an evil Serbian terrorist. I would love the NL moreso if I saw Alfonso Soriano doing a figure four leglock on CC Sabathia while Manny Ramirez hits Cole Hamels with a chair.
"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"
by Ozzie Montana on Oct 30, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
perfect, just perfect
and Jayson Werth looked like an evil Serbian terrorist.
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Oct 30, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a softball league in Bellwood.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Oct 30, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's talking about the windy city thunderbolts.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Oct 30, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Oct 30, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's funny. someone just told me they thought my little brother looks like jason werth.
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Oct 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Radicals
"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"
by Ozzie Montana on Oct 30, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone think chad cordero would be a good sign?
looks like a low risk high reward type of situation
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Oct 30, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does he cost draft picks?
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Oct 30, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. he just refused assignment and is now a free agent.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had a torn right labrum
that is a pretty high risk a year after surgery.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Oct 30, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what we need is
another reliever with a history of his arm being tomato soup at one or more points in time. pass
and what the FUCK is Moore smoking, he has like 4 guys who are liable to give equal or better value without the luxury of giving up one of their best young relievers and millions of arbitration dollars.
by Daniel Berlyn on Oct 30, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he wants a major league contract despite the fact that he couldn't break
88 with his fastball and had surgery on his labrum and he won’t play for the major league minimum either.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what he wants is rather irrelevant.
remember the demands of garcia, colon, lohse, affeldt…..
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was just demonstrating the difference between what he wants and how much he sucks
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Oct 30, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah. he sucks now.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
by larry on Oct 30, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he never threw hard
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Oct 30, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that Alexei jpg Jim has up would make an awesome t-shirt.
Way to go danks
bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls
Kenwo4life=ratings
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