Opening Day '08 at Progressive(?) Field
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 1:30 PM CDT
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Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians, Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM CDT
Mark Buehrle vs. C.C. Sabathia
Time: 2:05 p.m. CT, TV: CSN, Radio: WSCR AM-670 (B-R preview, Live Boxscore; 2007 MLB Gameday; 2008 MLB Gameday)
Good Guys:
Name AVG HR RBI SB 1. N Swisher, LF - - - - 2. O Cabrera, SS - - - - 3. J Thome, DH - - - - 4. P Konerko, 1B - - - - 5. J Dye, RF - - - - 6. A Ramirez, CF - - - - 7. A Pierzynski, C - - - - 8. J Crede, 3B - - - - 9. J Uribe, 2B - - - -
Bad Guys:
Name AVG HR RBI SB 1. G Sizemore, CF - - - - 2. J Michaels, LF - - - - 3. T Hafner, DH - - - - 4. V Martinez, C - - - - 5. J Peralta, SS - - - - 6. R Garko, 1B - - - - 7. A Cabrera, 2B - - - - 8. F Gutierrez, RF - - - - 9. C Blake, 3B - - - -
GO SOX!
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Here's hoping...
for a wonderful year.
Even though I'm not optimistic, it's still good to have baseball again.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball!
Boy, that lineup sure looks a lot better than that sludge they were running out there the last few months of 2007. Go Sox!
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
didn't they homer at the 1st at-bat last year?
go yard nick in your 1st at-bat!
by The Wizard on Mar 31, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just received word that they've removed some functionality
from our gamethread feature for today...
The boxscore should appear at gametime at the top of the site, but I don't think it will be auto updating winthin the gamethread itself...
Sitting at the top of the thread, they decided it wasn't worth the server strain -- updating every few seconds -- It could be back in a more prominent place soon.
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rain to appear in the 4 o'clock hour EDT
Wasn't Ozuna supposed to play 2B and bat 9th?
Maybe the lineup will change again?
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Ramirez is batting 6th? Seems odd.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because the three batters behind him are better?
the law of conservation of masset: no matter how much masset you use up, there is always masset in your system.
by larry on Mar 31, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That and I think it was influenced by his
ST RBI total... He drove in some runs. And #6 is about driving runs according to the Sox
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Precisely
As much as Ozzie loves his vets, this is the equivalent of saying Ramirez is better than AJ, Crede & Uribe.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
considering what he's said about ramirez, that shouldn't be a surprise
i personally don't think uribe is high on ozzie's list. and i have this suspicion that crede isn't, either. aj is obvious considering his handedness.
the law of conservation of masset: no matter how much masset you use up, there is always masset in your system.
by larry on Mar 31, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is like studying the lineup of politburo henchmen during the May Day parade
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, you would know, eh pete?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ozzie's evaluation skills
Setting aside his fetish for basestealers/speedy slap hitters, I'm starting to think that Ozzie is a better talent evaluator than I had previously given him credit for...or at least better than Williams perhaps. I hope he's right about Ramirez.
by hitlesswonder on Mar 31, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course you sit the guy
with a .990 OPS against CC. Gotta play the guy that's .573.
Unbelievable.
by ballyb on Mar 31, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go with the guy on a roll
and see what happens.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
re: ozuna
like I said, ozzie can't overcome his love for profundo!
by The Wizard on Mar 31, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not even with his love...
of the Secret Weapon™?
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
secret weapon = cuban missile?
cuban missile trumps everybody!
by The Wizard on Mar 31, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Secret Weapon™ =
Ozuna.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheat: re the left rail roster...
Never mind, I figured it out.
Thx for not answering.
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It will fill up with our own data in time
Just '08 stats this year. Possibly more in future...
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank god the real game is about to start
I'm sick of always having to sit through Royals on opening day.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 31, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least it's not the Yankees
Been spared three hours of eulogy to Yankee Stadium.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And just think...
...that isn't going to stop anytime soon.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 31, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize till now
how bad the Sox lineup looks on paper. Especially against LHP. Here's hoping Buehrle brings his A+ game.
by hitlesswonder on Mar 31, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, could be worse
Just imagine Angel Gonzalez and Luis Terrero in there instead.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is the same feelin I had on opening day last year
I recognize that this is a bad lineup, but I see Fields, Quentin, Anderson, move Ramirez to 2B -- I see the possibility of a good lineup
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd definitely like to see a younger lineup out there
Looking at who the Braves had out there last night made me drool. But, hey - Ozzie Guillen isn't going to develop players for some other manager mang.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Fields and Quentin with Ramirez to 2B would make the lineup look a lot better in my eyes. I hope the Sox make those moves before September.
by hitlesswonder on Mar 31, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go, go, go White Sox.
Line-up's lookin' pretty damn good if you don't consider that they're facing Sabathia!
Here's to a great season. At this point all I can ask is that they're competitive into August.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CC a cover boy on ESPN this issue
Could it be that he will have the cover jinx (like SI's) befall him?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh definitely.
ESPN the Mag always has hacks on their cover! *hopes
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure would be nice to have
Josh up for today...
How exactly would it be to bring up Josh just for the top notch lefties? Can we bring him up and down anytime we want or not so much?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The way to do it
Is to call one of Ozuna, Uribe, or Ramirez into Ozzie's office and tell him that he's moving on to someplace else (Ramirez presumably to AAA). And then call up Fields for the duration of the season.
by hitlesswonder on Mar 31, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Josh to get 500 PA though
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's Wahoo?
Are these the new Cleveland caps?
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here:
http://shop.mlb.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=1452728
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take that from OC
And Cleveland fans are still assholes to Big Jim for no reason.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
HAHA
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thomer!
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess...
Thome's never getting benched vs. a lefty now.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Has there ever been more of a pessimest than you?
Jesus!
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ps
Is MLB.tv not working for anyone else?
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i just bought a subscription
is it really blacked out based on your home zip code? that is crap. i just tried changing mine based to one in ohio.
by hugh on Mar 31, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it is
but I changed it to my school account in Boston, and I just get the blue MLB.tv screen.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never
had a problem with it before though.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is such crap
what good is mlb.tv if i can't watch it at work.
by hugh on Mar 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way it should work...
is based off of the location of the IP address you're coming in through. Try an IP masking website. I know my company is smart enough to trust your IP address over the zip code you enter. I imagine MLB is that smart as well.
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 31, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see if Jim was doing anything different
against CC than he was last year against lefties?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea the thing he is doing different is he isnt striking out, but hitting the ball...over the fence
Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!
by beanohatesthecubs on Mar 31, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I admit I was wrong.
Thome vs. Sabbathia was my #1 gripe about the lineup today.
Mea culpa
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JD
looked horrible btw
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Mar 31, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a historically slow starter too
He'll pick it up when the weather starts to get cold again
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can definitely see JD collapsing this year
I wish we had years of bat speed measurement.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope MB enjoys his runs.
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And we have our first outfield collision of the year
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I blame JD
for any problems between center and right this year. By default. Alexei can do no wrong.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how old do we think Alexei really is btw?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
34, but their superior medical care in Cuba
makes him about 26 in American years.
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The new and improved DJ
Anyone catch that during the 1st inning he mentioned that CC had a 1.14 WHIP last year?
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wide plate for that K
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
im listening
to the cleveland hacks.... rick manning and i think jim donovan.
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Mar 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Later!
niiiiice Mark. Also I hate this California commercial. Ugh.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reasons why Cleveland is lame:
1) Still booing Thome.
2) Wearing throwbacks on Opening Day.
In other news: Comcast road game HD looks like crap.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Comcast still have audio problems too?
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it seems fine to me.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's their alternate home uniform
the law of conservation of masset: no matter how much masset you use up, there is always masset in your system.
by larry on Mar 31, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh.
Still, though. Alternates on the first day?
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're supposedly for sundays and holidays
which opening day is
the law of conservation of masset: no matter how much masset you use up, there is always masset in your system.
by larry on Mar 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with everything
fucking comcast
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shaftr...
are you trying to get on MLB.tv? All I'm getting is the floating blue screen that is usually there during commercial breaks. This is absolutely fucking ridiculous -- I keep getting disconnected every time I try and call MLB.com tech support, too.
Fucking crimany.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
onthemark
I noticed your post above -- so you're having the same issues as well. I keep getting disconnected every time I try and call them -- I'm throwing a hissy fit here.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're in the Chi-town area it isn't going to work.
Again, if you're based out of the Chicago area it isn't going to work unless you figure out a way to mask your ip addy.
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keith's in Milwaukee
Isn't that in the blackout area as well?
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in Milwaukee, Brent
I'm not getting blacked out -- I wouldn't get ANY screen if I was blacked out.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah...then they're just fucked up
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Called up a buddy in Florida and he said he was watching the game on MLB.tv. So I'm not sure what's going on for you guys.
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got it in FL
at work, no less.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I restarted Firefox
and it's working now.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loving the new website
The automatic updating of the site is really nice for in game action
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what team is this
lefthanders hitting lefthanders?? thats never happened before
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AJ?!?!
When was the last time he pulled a line drive into the corner - vs. LHP or RHP?
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AJ runs like a duck
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please
that's insulting to ducks.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get the lefties outta this line-up!
Hahaha.
They should boo all of our players at this rate.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did AJ pee in Hawk's Coke?
Hawk didn't show any of his characteristic homerism excitement for that double
by CatBrains on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
an infield fly from Joe Crede?
what bizarro world is this?!?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let me guess: 2nd base?
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and your psychoflexative powers
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede popped out
What's the over under on those this year?
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pop up by crede
we'll be seeing a lot of these this year
by longdrive on Mar 31, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap!
Their playing? Gotta get my head out of my butt.
What's the weather like? I am confined to the corporate cubicle this afternoon...damn shame.
Share the passion, show the swagger, pray for the bullpen.
by tailgater on Mar 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
65.
Sunny. Might not hold all day though.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet...thanks.
Share the passion, show the swagger, pray for the bullpen.
by tailgater on Mar 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was that commercial???
I'll bring the awesome.
by Hazymania on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I said the exact same thing
What the hell.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Annoying commercial
In Chicago we are subject to just awful AT&T commercials with a terrible Harry Caray impersonator. Just lame.
Share the passion, show the swagger, pray for the bullpen.
by tailgater on Mar 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I've seen those too.
I'll bring the awesome.
by Hazymania on Mar 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
those make me want to maim trumpeter swans
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
replace Crede and Uribe with
Quentin and Fields and this would be a real lineup.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it would be a pretty shitty defense though
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good D so far.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB.tv is now working
try it now, onthemark.
Thanks for your concern, too, Brent. Appreciate the help.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks,
yeah, I restarted Firefox and it's all good.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our new shortstop is off to
and auspicious start in the field
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That first single to his left was weak too
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree with you there
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stolen base or not...
...he looked very confused on the basepaths too. Like he wasn't sure what the hell he was supposed to be doing.
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh hell way to give it all back, OC
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all a clever plot hatched by the Angels to get back at us for 05
OC is a mole! A mole I tell ya!
I'll bring the awesome.
by Hazymania on Mar 31, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if johnny gives up 23% LDs again, the joke is on them
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Mark is helping
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW
are we all relatively close as far as time lag here between MLB.tv and CSN? I don't want to be ruining things for people.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that inside slider
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
That's 3 extra outs the D has given them this inning, not good.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man...
Between the non K call and the call at first base (which was correct) I think we might get an early season "umpire conspiracy" treat from Hawk
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least MB's
throwing strikes. 18 of 26.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's throwing a lot of pitches this inning
Hope he can get out of this unscathed.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's really scathed now
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's scathed already
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had anyone mentioned that our IF defense
might coast our ground-ball pitchers this year? Take a bow, already!
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought it would be Fields @ 3B kicking it around like this
Not the illustrious field general.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cost, goddammit. Cost.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't having innings like this
against a team like the Tribe. Can't work.
by Tony82087 on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
...ouch
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you post that without a subject line>?
I'll bring the awesome.
by Hazymania on Mar 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shades of Opening Day
last year. Sweet life.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes
looks like it. sizemores wasnt a cheapy either.
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Mar 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a good sign
When you wonder if maybe it could have been better having Uribe at SS.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They're pretty good if it's hit
right at 'em.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not Really
they just fall over.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have any idea
of how CC was at protecting leads last year? Clearly he was very good, but any clue of numbers?
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we have a GM
who thinks this is a championship club
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling it now
this is why we play 162 games.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it is definitely time to crack open a beer
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally a visit
to break the rhythm.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why do you want to break me?
BTW, "or beer open some crack" makes it appear that you've been smoking some crack.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
by rhythm on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or beer open some crack
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank god we have Masset for the long man
too soon?
by CatBrains on Mar 31, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, because if he pitches
on Opening Day, he can only get out of here sooner.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!
Held him to a double!
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Make it stop, please make it stop.
I don't think my boss is going to enjoy having to replace the chunk of wood on my desk that I am slamming my head into.
All Hail St. Harold, Patron Saint of Designated Hitters!
by Boski93 on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
went out for a smoke. did I miss anything?
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
get Masset up for mop up
there he is!
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Massett sighting
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This keeps up come the 5th inning...
they will have to rake the warning track.
All Hail St. Harold, Patron Saint of Designated Hitters!
by Boski93 on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry guys,
At least we have Masset!!!
by Tony82087 on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How many runs was it last year?
That Mark gave up and still won the game? 7?
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just keep thinking to myself:
"small sample size, small sample size, small sample size..."
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JD held him to a single - stay positive!
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Buehrle
never has done well against the better teams. He wallops the NL teams and the lesser AL teams a la Jack McDowell
by Bull Pain on Mar 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
prove it, baby
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last season
Against the 4 AL playoff teams and Detroit, which were the 5 best teams he faced, he had a 6.27 ERA and a 1.87 WHIP over 12 starts. He had a 2.51 ERA vs everyone else
by Bull Pain on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Career wise
His ERA against the Yankees, Red Sox and Angels, arguably the 3 best teams of the 2000's, is 4.87. It's 3.65 against everyone else. He punishes the Orioles, Blue Jays, Rangers, Tigers and Royals.
by Bull Pain on Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"never"
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well never
might be a little harsh, and obviously most pitchers follow this same pattern, but Buehrle gets paid ace money to be an ordinary pitcher against the teams we are supposedly competing with. I'm willing to bet K rates have a lot to do with that.
by Bull Pain on Mar 31, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The April games are meaningless
until September
Share the passion, show the swagger, pray for the bullpen.
by tailgater on Mar 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we need some bally, stat
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How about Masset instead
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking forward to this actually
when Masset sucks, it's funny.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fucking OCab
I've found my whipping boy for this season. Why don't need no stinking Erstad!
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally!
Mark just needs to get about 4 games into the season before he regains his form.
You could just see this coming a mile away
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on, he looked great in ST
his last start. Who saw this coming? The consensus on the board was mark was preferable to Javy.
Don't front-run.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worse, the rain won't hit 'till 5 EDT
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The way this is going
That'll be the bottom of the third
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's the optimism we need!!!!
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I came back with a great line about Masset.
Looks like it's been beatin' into the ground already. :P
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
90 mph fastball from Masset...
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That'll help AJ's CS%
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Worst case scenario...
Masset pitches well today, so he sticks on the roster until July.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hah...
even the Cleveland announcer are ripping Masset/Wasserman-gate.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I never like to see other people get hurt,
but that was some high unintentional comedy.
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Masset
I'm looking forward to seeing the 97 MPH fastball from him.
Just like I'm looking forward to seeing a hobbit in the parking lot when I leave work.
by shaftr on Mar 31, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Farmer:
If they can load the bases and hit one out, we pull within 1.
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
That's why these guys are professionals
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happens...
in the seventh?
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saying
If it's still 5 run lead, then I'd be worried. Still really early
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'll be after I'm in bed (at this rate)
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Victor Martinez...
just attempt to steal a base?
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it a passed ball if it doesn't go anywhere?
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
caught a spike
hyperextended his knee or something -- So AJ was barely able to throw him out as he rolled to second -- He's out now
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was an odd play, JRE
Pierzynski lost the ball -- it was underneath the umpire -- and V-Mart took off when AJ looked backwards to look for the ball.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone call Farmio
Do we need a bloop, a bloop, a bloop and a blast?
Or is it a bloop, a blast, and a couple more bloops?
Share the passion, show the swagger, pray for the bullpen.
by tailgater on Mar 31, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did O-Cab
just flinch backwards on a pitch over the heart of the plate?
by onthemark12 on Mar 31, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hes swinging his entire body around on his swing
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Mar 31, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim's hacks look a lot better than last year
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reading too many comments about not being able to hit lefties
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a pro
like Wayne Jarvis!
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Wayne Jarvis
Michael: My mother is opposed to the idea of hiring a new attorney. She'll probably refuse to enter the room if she sees you.
Wayne Jarvis: I shall hide behind the couch.
Michael: Guy's a pro.
by Bull Pain on Mar 31, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
later that episode...
"I shall hide behind that trash can"
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
i'm going to go home tonight and touch my thomer.
by shaftr on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant call from Hawk.
"He juuust missed it...well maybe."
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing!
I thought he got a lot of the ball and when Hawk said that, I was like "HUH?!"
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha yea i thought that one was out
when he hit it too
by Jbasic89 on Mar 31, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just like that
3 run game . . . Don't Stop Believing!
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JD ran well enough there.
Thought he was a goner.
by Sox Machine on Mar 31, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked like Nick Johnson last night going into 2B.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Hickey sighting
What's he doing on the bench?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's only swung HARD at every pitch he's seen
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three off-speed pitches
Surprise, surprise.
by Sox Machine on Mar 31, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But 2 were 85 mph and may have looked like fastballs
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bats, they are sick.
"I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come."
by vince_ on Mar 31, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That .270 OBP prediction
for Alexei looks good so far
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com
by Rickhouse on Mar 31, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 AB's does not a season make
CC's a fair pitcher, too. Slow down, already.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh totally
just sayin
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com
by Rickhouse on Mar 31, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone has to tell him to see some pitches
id be surprised if he sees many fastballs
by Jbasic89 on Mar 31, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see him batting lower in the order until he calms down
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good suggestion
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede, Uribe didn't look good either
The guy is facing the Cy Young winner in his first major league at bats.. I wouldn't get worried yet. CC Sabathia makes a lot of great players look bad.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comparing Ramirez...
to Uribe and Crede doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was making a case for not lowering him in the order.
That I believe he is better then those guys.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd like to see him batting lower in the baseball system until he calms down
the law of conservation of masset: no matter how much masset you use up, there is always masset in your system.
by larry on Mar 31, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the same thing
Gameday had the same pitch at 90MPH
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And here's another problem with Masset
How much faith do any of us have that Masset can keep this a three run game? Anytime Masset is in you're basically conceding the game -- if the Sox have so much faith in their offense, they shouldn't be conceding a five-run game.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What better use of him
than mop-up? If he's trash, save the rest of the 'pen.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mop-up...
define "mop-up". Mop-up seems to imply that the game is over. I don't think the Sox should be conceding a five run lead in the third inning.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right, who do you burn in the 1st game
of the year against the reigning CY guy?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree
if Masset is up here, this is probably the shot that he should be used.
I'm just beating a dead horse, WU. Leave me be. : )
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we shouldn't, huh
i suppose with the off day tomorrow we could burn through the pen and not worry.
the law of conservation of masset: no matter how much masset you use up, there is always masset in your system.
by larry on Mar 31, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They took out their starter in the second inning
The guy is their long reliever. It's his purpose.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was always implied
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark may have asked out
AJ visited the mound and then Ozzie came and got him. Something about that makes me think he wanted out, though I could only speculate as to a reason.
by CatBrains on Mar 31, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ozzie probably told AJ to go up there
Give Masset more time to warm up.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He threw 40 pitches in that inning
There was nothing left in his arm.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't mean he was hurt
Or asked to come out.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I don't think he's hurt
His arm was wiped out, too many pitches.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Masset is a baller.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost threw it into the stands
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i cant bleieve im saying this...
but he dont look too bad out there today... ya ya i no 1 inning
by Jbasic89 on Mar 31, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just have to get used to his speed.
After Buehrle's blazing 93 mph fast ball this is like slow pitch softball.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that duck
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com
by Rickhouse on Mar 31, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, Tribe...
you're not doing a very good job of shortening Masset's stay in the majors.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
are you actually rooting against a sox player during a game?
Well, Kenny, I have to hand it to you. It's the best mindfuck yet.
by Toonderstrook on Mar 31, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking long-term.
Masset gets beat up now = less Masset later.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not just hope he pitchs well
The guy isn't going to be used in many game changing situations. He's just a mopup arm.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Get him out of here.
He's terrible. Good outings by him just prolongs the inevitable.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Juan might be downgraded
to TNT Canoe this year.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ozzie changed his mind
he does that.
by longdrive on Mar 31, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opening day, I'd guess
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was a good throw
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding?
He had him after diving that far in the hole away from first? WTF?? That was Paulie's fault. He's supposed to be the best in the league if the ball's in his range and that one was in his range.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so OCab is great to his left
bad to his right?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
More evidence against your statement above.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That seemed to be the opinion of ST watchers
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uribe should be a good match with OC then
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This defese
is just making everything look so hard, isn't it
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com
by Rickhouse on Mar 31, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This team can't afford to be anything less than perfect defensively
The pitching isn't that good, the defense needs to bail them out - not put them in a hole. Today is not a good portent.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
off to the bar to watch.
later.
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alexei!!!!
Sounded like a broken bat.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe that can settle him down at the plate
Nothing like making a diving catch to boost your confidence.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Richar made the 25 man?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's on the DL
the law of conservation of masset: no matter how much masset you use up, there is always masset in your system.
by larry on Mar 31, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so he's yet to be assigned?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
assigned to what?
he's on the DL. he's not on a rehab assignment if that's what you mean.
the law of conservation of masset: no matter how much masset you use up, there is always masset in your system.
by larry on Mar 31, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"A high pop fly that kept on going"
DJ, nice job of bailing out Hawk's ass.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad for
OCab I bet he feels horrible... Buehrle was cruising along before he booted that grounder. I understand why we didn't let Javy start this first game but sooner or later this team has to realize that Buehrle kills us on opening day.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 31, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure if you wanna rewrite history
He went 8innings 0 runs in '05... 4 innings 3 runs in '06 (rain shortened)
Into the 7th 3 runs in '04, 7 innings 2 runs in '03, 6 innings 1 run in '02....
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit
You're right.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 31, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, this is my stupid Capt. Obvious comment
but Thomer seems to be seeing the ball well.
I mean, he's looking over the curve pretty well - checked his swing.
Ah, screw it.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it'd be $$$ if massett could get through this inning
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com
by Rickhouse on Mar 31, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Positives
1. Thomer hitting LHP.
2. Massett not sucking.
3. Alexei's nice catch.
4. Um....?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MB threw 3 perfect DP balls in a row
Should have been out of the inning unscathed.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sans scathe?
;)
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Official game now...
if that matters.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, seriously?
This has got to be a conspiracy by the Indians to make Masset look good, for future beatdowns.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cheat
I hope you are watching this.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I picked the Royals to finish ahead
of us. Don't care about the other teams this early.
BTW, NICK MASSETT! EFF OF THE MOUNTAIN NICK MASSETT!
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cheat
I hope you are watching this.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the first time Thome came up without
someone on base. And say why you will, but both Mark and CC allowed/are allowing fly balls whereas Nick is getting grounders. The heat is non existent, but if he's magically a groundballer, he can have a role on this team.
...small sample size, small sample size, small sample size...
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he did this last year
if memory serves correct, he threw 5 scoreless innings on opening day - against the indians. we saw what happened after that
by longdrive on Mar 31, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not scoreless...gave up 3 earned over 5 on opening day last year
but still pretty good showing. and like you said, he proceeded to shit the bed for the rest of the season. but where triples go doesn't like looking at past performance.
Well, Kenny, I have to hand it to you. It's the best mindfuck yet.
by Toonderstrook on Mar 31, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cracked me up, Toonder
Welcome to the game. Just getting up, are we?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, actually working for a change.
Well, Kenny, I have to hand it to you. It's the best mindfuck yet.
by Toonderstrook on Mar 31, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've got a crazy busy end of april through middle of may extracurricular-wise,
so i'm actually being forced to get ahead. i'm not sure how well it's going to take.
Well, Kenny, I have to hand it to you. It's the best mindfuck yet.
by Toonderstrook on Mar 31, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You ought to find out the board results in April, right?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bar results in the middle of May. And that doesn't really affect anything unless
I want to go back to private practice. In the meantime, I've got concerts to go to April 28-30, a concert on May 3, an A's game May 5, concerts May 13-14 and 16-18, as well as the dugout club seats for the Sox-Giants on May 18 during the day. Coupled with training hikes every weekend for the Yosemite extravaganza in early June, I am not going to be very productive during those three weeks.
Well, Kenny, I have to hand it to you. It's the best mindfuck yet.
by Toonderstrook on Mar 31, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least you are taking life by the throat
and showing it who's boss.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the end of that stretch,
I have a feeling that I will be ready for a month-long nap.
Well, Kenny, I have to hand it to you. It's the best mindfuck yet.
by Toonderstrook on Mar 31, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your boss might agree
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're my boss, joe q. taxpayer.
Well, Kenny, I have to hand it to you. It's the best mindfuck yet.
by Toonderstrook on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit the bricks, pal
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Douglas Quaid said in Total Recall,
"Sue me, dickhead."
Well, Kenny, I have to hand it to you. It's the best mindfuck yet.
by Toonderstrook on Mar 31, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Truly a response from someone suckling the public teat
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a difference a day makes
one day everyone wants masset dead
the next, he keeps sox within the game and provides hope
by The Scoper on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Even a blind pig finds an acorn...
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe this is a dumb question
but should they take him out now? He's kinda rolling but he did his job already. Don't wanna put too much on his plate
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com
by Rickhouse on Mar 31, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we need to really be concerned with his confidence
Protect the Mass!
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
this is his job... Let him pitch about 4-5 innings and pray to god we don't need him tomorrow.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 31, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't play tomorrow.
Well, Kenny, I have to hand it to you. It's the best mindfuck yet.
by Toonderstrook on Mar 31, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
my bad again...I am a little loopy from this hydrocodone they got me on.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Picked a bad day to give up hydrocodone, eh?
Tomorrow, glue sniffing?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Orioles get their SS...
Orioles signed infielder Alex Cintron to a minor league contract.
by SSH2005 on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice walk for Alexei...
I still have my doubts. No one will throw him a fastball anywhere near the heart of the plate in the majors if he can't hit a changeup.
by SSH2005 on Mar 31, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Repeat after me - IT'S ONE GAME!
Rather see the BB than a hit.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OBP!!!
The kid can learn.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHA
=) MY OLD HANDLE
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 31, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how refreshing is it to hear...
stone instead of singleton.
makes listening to the game so much better!
by The Scoper on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing we kept Crede over Fields.
Crede fucking sucks.
by SSH2005 on Mar 31, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thirded!?!
I, too, was taught karate by an old asian man who was the maintenance man in my building.
by MarketMaker on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 out, uribe up: Ozzie sends AR
bet?
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
never mind.
Next time, Bhoov, do some research.
by Chiburb on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'd like to crush him
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give him a break...
not everyone can hit the great Jensen Lewis.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JOE CREDE!
Clutch!!!!1111oneoneone
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well..
Once Quinton and Fields are in the starting line up we should be pretty good, just wonder when it will happen.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 31, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. I'm so tired of Crede and Uribe.
If we can get Ramirez into second and Fields at third this team will be so much more fun to watch.
by chrome on Mar 31, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 strikeouts for uribe
keep the streak going!
by hugh on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 strikeouts for uribe
keep the streak going!
by hugh on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
two miserable at-bats there -- no patience whatsoever from 6-9 in our order.
by CWSKeith on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
#6 walked last inning, bro
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it must be nice
to know that you don't even have to throw strikes to get our 8-9 hitters out.
I, too, was taught karate by an old asian man who was the maintenance man in my building.
by MarketMaker on Mar 31, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, here's the game plan
Throw fastballs at the letters - end of story.
by ChicagoPete on Mar 31, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and a successful gameplan at that
I, too, was taught karate by an old asian man who was the maintenance man in my building.
by MarketMaker on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there are a lot of outcomes
that would have sucked, but I'd be okay with. Two scrubs swinging at 6 fastballs up and out of the zone on the way to 2 strikeouts is not one of them.
I, too, was taught karate by an old asian man who was the maintenance man in my building.
by MarketMaker on Mar 31, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede and Uribe both looked awful.
How in the world could they each swing and miss three of the exact same pitches?
BTW, this gamethread is giving me headaches. It's loading terribly slow and keeps moving me around from where I want to be when new posts come up or something.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mad props to massett
I figured this game would be over by now
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com
by Rickhouse on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whats the difference
between pfx n brk on gameday?
by Jbasic89 on Mar 31, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Injuns announcers dissing Alexei
Say that he'll be acceptable "until Jerry Owens gets back"
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Swing harder, Taz...
You fucking suck too, Uribe.
Crede over Fields at 3B and Uribe over Ramirez at 2B look like amazing decisions right now.
by SSH2005 on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Swisher is awesome
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com
by Rickhouse on Mar 31, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really love Swish
I hated the trade at first but he grew on me hella fast
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you believe we're still in this?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Mar 31, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which is why
I wrote, "Let's wait till the 7th" earlier before we gave up on this game.
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thome trifecta?!?!?
I, too, was taught karate by an old asian man who was the maintenance man in my building.
by MarketMaker on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not mad at a bunt
But he almost had that
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you think JRE is still mad
about massett overperforming?
by Jbasic89 on Mar 31, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any Masset...
is too much Masset.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Mar 31, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, here we are.
I like the way we're fighting. Grinding. Is grinding still cool?
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Mar 31, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We're having big slowdowns and outages
network-wide right now....
but here's another gamethread for us...
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/3/31/388301/opening-day-gamethread-2
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
are you suggesting we abandon this one?
I, too, was taught karate by an old asian man who was the maintenance man in my building.
by MarketMaker on Mar 31, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have to get at least 1 run here
C'mon boys!
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
knock him in dye
get masset the much deserved win
buehrle off hook.
top of the lineup does exactly as planned
by The Scoper on Mar 31, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell yeah!!
I, too, was taught karate by an old asian man who was the maintenance man in my building.
by MarketMaker on Mar 31, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First to get on base in '08?
Crede or Uribe?
Lock in your votes now!
0-6, 4 strike outs, 6 LOB
God help us!
Share the passion, show the swagger, pray for the bullpen.
by tailgater on Mar 31, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!
Share the passion, show the swagger, pray for the bullpen.
by tailgater on Mar 31, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't call it a comeback
I, too, was taught karate by an old asian man who was the maintenance man in my building.
by MarketMaker on Mar 31, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't stop, believin'
Hold on to thay feeeeeeelin'
Share the passion, show the swagger, pray for the bullpen.
by tailgater on Mar 31, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta get outta here
Oh boy! Farmio and Stoney here I come!
Share the passion, show the swagger, pray for the bullpen.
by tailgater on Mar 31, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The network is taking a beating
in part because of these big threads.
Please use the new thread...
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/3/31/388301/opening-day-gamethread-2
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The network is taking a beating
in part because of these big threads.
Please use the new thread...
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/3/31/388301/opening-day-gamethread-2
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Still happy
It's all good when u got good ass relief pitching!
by Option27 on Mar 31, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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