Game 11: White Sox (6-4) vs. Tigers (2-9)
by The Wizard on Apr 13, 2008 12:00 PM CDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox, Apr 13, 2008 1:05 PM CDT
Javier Vazquez (RHP) vs. Kenny Rogers (LHP)
Time: 1:05 p.m. CT, TV: WGN, Radio: WSCR AM-670 (B-R preview, Live Boxscore; 2007 MLB Gameday; 2008 MLB Gameday)
GO SOX!
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ugh, can only watch a few innings today
Fiance and I have to go take some pictures for save the date cards.
Anyways, Vazquez looked good in the first. Does Swisher remind anyone else of Dykstra - being an asshole?
Let's get the Gambler...
a well desevered ERA boost.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 13, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
Turn on the radio.
There ya go.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 13, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
hawk
He always gets ripped on because of his own little slang and homerism, but that is all much better than just normal conversation between Hawk & DJ.
Rogers skated
Was anything ever said about the black-stickum on his pitching hand a couple years ago, or was it dropped?
Thome and his at bat.
2 on 0 out and we can't move the runners, almost a homerun doesn't mean much as the game goes on.
i've wondered how the gambler has managed to
not be a batting practice pitcher for like 5 years. this guy is an enigma to me.
why is miggy in the lineup?
he is clearly injured. he can hardly run at all. you got him signed for a decade. put him on the dl. this is ridiculous.
Why do you think he's injured?
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 13, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I'm curious.
I didn't see the game yesterday and have it on the radio right now. I was sitting right at third Friday night and I didn't notice a limp. However, I may not have been paying attention.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 13, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
i think that was an old SNL sketch
the guy who commented on stuff that was being talked about in the last conversation
Hawk saying that AJ
is better at hitting this year because he plays Brain Age? is this an ad?
Bloggin'
http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/
"That's a surpisingly middle-of-the-road point of view..."
"...but then when DJ disagreed, he made me think, too."
I tell you what DJ...
I loooooooove lookin' at pictures of the Nintend DS!
They've gotten to him.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 13, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
god this swisher sucks
.250 average. send him back.
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
Even with the single in the first?
I mean...one hit's gotta shoot the avg. up, since he's only got about ten official ABs in 70 PAs.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 13, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
mlb tv - this is not good
Yo yo yo - I was just looking at mlb tv's web site, and to my utter chagrin I see that my beloved Sox (along with the Cubs & Reds) are on the blackout list all the way down in Indianapolis. Give me a friggin break man. I just spoke to them on the phone and they yep, you're SOL buddy. My wife will be thrilled, summer's with no White Sox.
Has anyone had any luck spoofing an IP address to get around these blackouts? I can't allow her this victory.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Oh, in case they decide to drive out because they cant watch it
Which will take longer than the game
Bloggin'
http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/
The blackout is goofy, Indy is 200miles away
This is like Bill Wirtz thinking. I told them this is goofy, I want to give you $120 and you won't take it - please, somebody, anybody take me money and just give me baseball. They don't want it.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
it is fairly stupid, that is clear
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Yep
You gotta go old-school. On the plus side, the radio team is listenable.
by hitlesswonder on Apr 13, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, the Score comes in clear down there
I drove up from there last Saturday afternoon and the game came in clear the whole drive. My wife was thrilled.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
i know
as long as its a clear day, of course. otherwise you can get one of the affiliates.
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
I forget how it works
But I think AM radio waves travel even better at night, something to do with how the waves bounce off the atmosphere.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Back in October of 05
I had to go to Cincinnati for a weekend and I was afraid I was going to miss the Sox clinch the American League, but 1000 was really pumping that night and I was able to catch all of Game 5 the entire drive back. It was quite a moment I tell ya.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
your wife needs to lighten up
baseball is good for the soul.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
I've told her that many times, but she won't believe me. A man could certainly have worse vices
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Here is an idea
You can try Anonimizer, it may solve your problems.
http://www.anonymizer.com/consumer/products/prod_matrix/
The free Anonimizers also work, but they are dodgy at best. Privoxy and Tor will work, but will slow it down to the point where its not worth it.
by southsideirish71 on Apr 13, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
There we go, that's what I'm looking for
Has anyone used this effectively to bypass the blackout? I just don't want to be the guinea pig, I'm sure that mlb has some pretty good sniffing tools monitoring their traffic.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Man Jim is missing pitches be should kill
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Colin,
Good to see you. I was a little worried.
Pitching and defense.
no worries, I'm in ann arbor
I got vetoed on the game yesterday, but I'm getting the rubber match
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
You're smiling - so she gave up the goods did she? Ahhh, young love.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Well it isn't quite that
lots of uncertainty still, but I think I've been winning some points at least.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Really, you've softened her up
Now ply her with alcohol and do the caveman thing next
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
I'm hoping to score more than a lone evening of regret and a headache in the morning
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Alcohol, administered judiciously, has worked effectively for millenia. It's foolproof.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
ABC?
next thing you know I won't be able to drink the coffee
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
i love it when people say things like "look at the brass on this guy"
just classic old school commentary
if I had a choice, it would be a watch that was worth more than my car
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Eloquently put
Almost feel sorry for them. But with Rogers and Sheff (2 of my least favorite players) on the team, naaah.
I took the "under".
but they do have owners who listen to jazz and wear crushed velvet jackets
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
Jaaaaaaa.
PK!
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 13, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
Paulie Paulie!
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
WOOOOO!
I just yelled in my apartment. It's getting easy to get excited again guys.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
Now that is some good shit
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Weak call by Ranger Rongie.
He's no Farmio. I had my lighter ready but the call was never made.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 13, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
No. There's only one Farmer.
Pitching and defense.
Slam by PK
and an eagle by Brandt. Snedeker to tie for the Masters lead happened at the same moment for those of you who might be interested.
Pitching and defense.
I just switched over too
5-0 and Javy pitching, I think it's safe to tune to the Masters.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Poor Tigers
This is much worse than what we suffered through last year. Them sucking this bad is a total blind side hit.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
That's right - feel the pain, savor it!
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Nothing is worse
than what I suffered through last year.
Pitching and defense.
Doesn't each loss this year send a shiver down your spine?
It's like OH NO, NOT AGAIN
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Thats the weird thing
I mean even if they surprise us all, they'll still lose like 70 games. That is not a small number.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
This looks like a 7-4 start, which is sweet
We got real lucky catching the Tigers at the right time. You need a lot of luck sometimes. That's why I'm worried about Thome, one of the luck pieces that need to fall into place is him staying healthy all year - he's such a huge part of this offense, if you lose him or his production takes a big dive this year you might as well forget about it.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
when i was little
my dad taught me that every team will win 50 games and every team will lose 50 games, its how you do in the other 62 that matter
by whitesoxmatt on Apr 13, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
your dad knew about replacement level?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
only if thats a kind of beer from the 70's
by whitesoxmatt on Apr 13, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't that Falstaffs's lite beer brand?
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
"aflac duck bringng out the A game!"
-detroit color guy is impressed by the trivia question
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
I didn't get any
guessed Ott, but didn't have any confidence in it.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Miggy obviously needs a few days off
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Yeah
Just one of those faces.
Then again, I probably have one of those faces.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
Strange career
He's been basically completely mediocre for a long long time. You don't see many guys like that, not much of an arc to his career at all.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Juan getting more than 4 pitches again
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
That's twice in two days, he didnt' do that the entire season last year
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Fastest I've ever seen Crede run.
Pitching and defense.
How can you not love him? He's Profundo!
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
It has to be 2 sizes too small with a muffin top spilling over to be authentic
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Not necessarily
Uribe hasn't been atrocious thus far and through a combination of that and no real competition at the position, has done nothing to warrant benching him/shipping him off.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
Rogers is about done
over 80 pitches already.
Zack Miner warming up-- menas more Sox runs!
Masters to be a war of attrition.
With the wind, no none likely to shoot a low # to challenge.
Wait til leaders get on back 9. IMO, you'll see doubles galore.
Pitching and defense.
lol!
"Lemonade was a popular drink back in the day and it still is.."
Gangstarr
by Big Daddy Kool on Apr 13, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Back to Juan for a sec
It looks like he's had legit bad luck this year; his line drive rate has been solid and those P/PA numbers seem to be steady too. He really might end up being offensively useful this year.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
If he hits .245 and fields well, I can live with that.
"Lemonade was a popular drink back in the day and it still is.."
Gangstarr
by Big Daddy Kool on Apr 13, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
His K rate and walk rate so far suggests he can do better
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
I know
But I've set my expectations low and I am looking more from the rest of the lineup.
"Lemonade was a popular drink back in the day and it still is.."
Gangstarr
by Big Daddy Kool on Apr 13, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Thomer!
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
haha
That ball didn't even bounce once
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
it plugged like in a sand trap
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
I think he was slipping even w/o ump.
Pitching and defense.
wow.
at least we saved that shit until July last year.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
pop up to 3rd in foul territory
Cabrera ran over the ump and fell, the wind blew it back fair and it plopped straight into the dirt a foot from 3B.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Jerry Owens update...
I didn't see this anywhere else, so...
Jerry Owens went 0-for-4 (2 Ks) last night in his 2008 debut for the Knights. He's 0-for-3 so far today.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Apr 13, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
Cox got fresh with Mrs. Konerko last night.
Pay back's a bitch.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
Jerry Owens update...
went 0-for-4 last night for the Knights in his 2008 debut. 0-for-3 so far today.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Apr 13, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
Update
He's still bad at baseball.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 13, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I imagine...
that Tigers fans have got to feel about the same that we did about a year ago.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Apr 13, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
Home run hitters...
cost a lot of money.
The offense will heat up - that lineup is a million times better than the 2007 White Sox lineup. They'll finish above .500, I think, but I'm starting to wonder if they'll contend.
I think the Indians just may run away and hide this season.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Apr 13, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The 4-7 Indians?
I'd make sure Sabathia is healthy before I commit to that. Not to mention Borowski topping out at 85 right now.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 13, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Can CC be injured?
He didn't look so hot in the ALCS, but they offered him a big extension and he turned it down. If were hurt you'd think he would've jumped all over it. He had no velocity on opening day.
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Some guys
Do actually have trouble getting warm in the cold weather so I guess it's a bit early to suggest he's hurt. He's a big guy, may just need to get into season, anyone know how he normally starts out his seasons? He may just be a slow starter for all I know. I have no numbers to prove he's not healthy, just has struggled so far.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 13, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
april is his second worst month traditionally,
although the career numbers are nowhere near these. i also have no clue whether his velocity is down, etc.
Somebody's shoved a red-hot poker up our ass, and I want to know whose name is on the handle!
by Toonderstrook on Apr 13, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
We had Podstad, so ours wasn't totally unexpected
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
worse
there payroll is something like 139 million.
by thecip on Apr 13, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
They have everything but a bullpen
if they ever get tot he sixth or seventh intact, they'll lose it then
wow
this is starting to remind me of the beat down the Sox put on teams back in 05, 06
Insane.
CRAZY.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 13, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Joe Baby
Daaaaaaaaaaaamn. That bastard is clutch.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
bases loaded counts?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
JOE!
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
As bad as the Tigers are
I still think I may have underestimated this White Sox lineup a bit. Juan to right field again.. have to like it.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 13, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I was going to ask
What happened with Juan? I stepped away to tell my roommate and Swisher was up.
"I'll bring the awesome." -The 'Swish'
DJ, I loooooooove blowouts
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
What is that...
seven hard-hit balls, seven extra-base hits for Crede?
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Apr 13, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
Get that extension ready
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Let's go for 20 runs today...
maybe even BA will get an RBI.
I like this brand of baseball
They're scoring a lot of runs, while at the same time, not allowing any runs.
Interesting strategy..
Might just work out for us.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 13, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
this is sick
There's like 7 guys fighting for the lead at the Masters and I can't stop watching the Sox. Too many years of shit-ass baseball, I guess.
I can't turn away either - someone give us some Masters updates please!
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
Ok, just saw the leaderboard - Tiger's through 7
''It's a grinder-type attitude, energetic attitude, confident-type attitude, and if it grinds on some people, then I need to know who those people are so we can move them on''
I am always nervous about large leads
because we frequently do not score the next game[s]
but it is surely less strain today and I can watch more Masters without regret.
With Willis on the DL
Armando Gallaraga is apparently taking his spot according to Yahoo, do we know if he's as bad as what they've already been using?
by Grinder in Training on Apr 13, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
New gamethread
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/4/13/392398/game-11-gamethread-2
AIM: SouthSideCheat
Stat of the day.
BB
Tigers - 0
White Sox - 6
Pitching and defense.
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