Game 12: White Sox (7-4) vs. A's (8-5)
by The Wizard on Apr 14, 2008 6:00 PM CDT
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Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox, Apr 14, 2008 7:11 PM CDT
Mark Buehrle (LHP) vs. Greg Smith (LHP)
Time: 7:11 p.m. CT, TV: CSN, Radio: WSCR AM-670 (B-R preview, Live Boxscore; 2007 MLB Gameday; 2008 MLB Gameday)
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It'll be interesting...
to see how the Sox offense handles this guy - a fringy lefty they haven't seen before.
If they score more than two runs off this guy, that'll be a sign that things have changed.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Apr 14, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the 5 BB he's given up are encouraging
But I agree with your drift.
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on Apr 14, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's DFA Fernando Hernandez
[SFC]:
Saarloos back, Hernandez outFrom Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser in Chicago
The A's kept Rule-5 draftee Jay Marshall all last year, but this year's Rule-5 pick, reliever Fernando Hernandez, didn't last the first month.
Hernandez had two rough outings on this trip, including allowing four runs at Cleveland on Sunday, and with the A's needing more depth in the bullpen, the right-hander was designated for assignment today and right-hander Kirk Saarloos was called up. Saarloos, a former 10-game winner for the A's and a clubhouse favorite, will be the long man for now.
Hernandez must go through waivers and if he clears, he must be offered back to the White Sox, and they can take him back for $25,000 if they choose. A's assistant GM David Forst said if Hernandez clears waivers, Oakland will have some talks with the White Sox, which means the team might be open to swinging a deal with Chicago to keep Hernandez.
by The Wizard on Apr 14, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What happens if he's claimed by another team?
Do the Sox get $ from team X? Does team X have to keep Hernandez on the major league roster?
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have to pay Oakland
And yes, he has to stay on the roster all year or be offered back to the Sox through the same process
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Apr 14, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice start with several players doing well
this game will be a good test I pray Buerhle is excellent tonight.
by floridajim on Apr 14, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thome is a good enough hitter with bat contol
to learn to hit the ball to left-field, particularly when a shift is on. I did not see a shift on that at-bat however. But the thought is valid I believe.
by floridajim on Apr 14, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no. Was just going to say the same.
we'd be down 1-0
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on Apr 14, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe is playing super
Josh is also playing much better in the minors.
by floridajim on Apr 14, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how do you know? He's hitting,
but how do you know how he's playing?
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on Apr 14, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did buehrle
get out of the inning? gameday frozen.....
by gamara21 on Apr 14, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes. Good d by Crede.
Skanberg, if I wanted to hear your opinion, I would have brainwashed you by now-
Don Guillote
by Chiburb on Apr 14, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
crede dived and got the 2nd out, then mark retired murphy
by The Wizard on Apr 14, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawk: You know who was a sandbagger? Yaz
DJ: Oh really? (vomits into garbage pail in booth)
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mlb is dead
.tv and gameday are all broken right now.
by shaftr on Apr 14, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hawk is alive and well on CSN
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luuuuuuck, be a lady toniiiiiiiiiiiight
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who else was lucky?....Yaz
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Working fine for me
in firefox, I had trouble with IE
by 3E8 on Apr 14, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLBTV is a f-ing joke
I'm a disgruntled Whitesox fan and I can't spell
by chisox on Apr 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
any of you guys use the mosaic?
i couldnt figure out how to specify which game was where.
mlb.tv is pretty weak.
el birdos 'gus' stole my handle!
by e-gus on Apr 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odd inning
Isn't this kind of stuff usually what happens against *us* when we play Oakland? For once we get the benefit...
by vince_ on Apr 14, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Hawk jinxed him, said clutch guys like Joe win MVPs.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim Margolis of Sox Machine
gives daily updates of the Sox minor league teams. Fields started poorly but went 4/4 two days ago and 2/3 or so yesterday. Owens was o/8 after two games. Last year Baseball Reference had the daily stats but I have not checked them this year.
by floridajim on Apr 14, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like vintage Buehrle tonite
Working really fast. 2 1/2 innings in 33 minutes so far.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the over/under...
...on times Hawk says "one pitch/one out" after Uribe's AB this season?
by vince_ on Apr 14, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing Swish is under a 5yr contract
He's giving up a lot of RBIs batting leadoff behind Uribe's sub-.300 OBP, other sluggers would be beefing about that.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fields fielding has not been mentioned by Sox Machine
and I do not know where to get the data, do you?
by floridajim on Apr 14, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clearly we need more stolen base attempts
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Apr 14, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
These guys obviously aren't grinding hard enough, time to rev up the SB machine
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you grind hard enough...
...outs turn into runs!
Kind of like coal and diamonds.
by vince_ on Apr 14, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pressure does that you know
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It builds diamonds
Baseball diamonds.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swisher feeling pressure from Owens imminent callup
He felt the need to show his speed.
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on Apr 14, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
augh, what the hell,
mlbtv? i wish i'd never paid for this garbage. it's been nothing but a disaster. i shelled out 20 bucks for premium streaming this month, and it hasn't worked properly once.
by baby_jamie on Apr 14, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, it's feast or famine for me
It either looks great and works perfect, or disaster like tonight.
by shaftr on Apr 14, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN Gamecast
stuck on Cabrera's 0 and 1 count for several minutes here
by stooge9 on Apr 14, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF shaftr?
C'mon, you were the guy posting glorious video stills this morning - now you're trashing this stuff? I'm confused.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that pic
was when the product was feast...now it's famine.
by shaftr on Apr 14, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get used to it - you're getting married soon
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a similar experience a few years ago
I wish they'd get their act together (and maybe charge a fair price - yeah right). Might do Mlb radio, but not video again.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's turn 2, c'mon Mark
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not quite
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go, better late than never
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Buehrle is getting behind a lot tonight
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Word's out on the street
This nothing punk was coming right after Thomer with his fastball, nothing cute till he finished him off with the breaking ball.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THOME
is a POS
el birdos 'gus' stole my handle!
by e-gus on Apr 14, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Everybody's coming right at him with fastballs
That's why he's not drawing any walks. He's got to start punishing this stuff.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is this miller chill ad still on air?
by The Wizard on Apr 14, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least the Dos Equis ads are back this 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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't remember Buehrle ever
throwing a drop-down curve like that
by 3E8 on Apr 14, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play Juan
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
86mph fastball from this punk, can't do anything with him
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, these are the kinds of games a good team pulls out
In 2005 we'd just hang close and then pounce when the other team made a mistake - let them beat themselves.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2007 - new pitcher, marginal talent,
"L". HOF moment for the kid.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like mike sweeney
I'm not used to him not being on the DL
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HOw were those ball's to crosby looking
Gameday looks like they should have been strikes
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember thinking they were bad calls
by vince_ on Apr 14, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawk wasn't whining, if that's any indication
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess gameday
was being a little screwy.called a pitch like a foot off the plate a called strke later.
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to get to this starter next inning
Oakland's got a bunch of guys I've never heard of in the bullpen with 0.00 ERA's waiting to come in.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rich Harden
Is not that special. What's Hawk and DJ talking about
I'm a disgruntled Whitesox fan and I can't spell
by chisox on Apr 14, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was telling the tv to shut up.
Why would they talk about him for the entire inning? GAH.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BoSux/Injuns on ESPN here
How can the BoSux be scary with Sean Casey at 1B? Who threw him out at 1B from LF last year at the Cell?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if my memory is correct
it was pablo ozuna. I loved that play.
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something has to happen tonight.
Crazy things always happen on half-price Monday!
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oakland is annoying
They completely back up the truck and get rid of EVERYBODY. And here they are, 8-5 with a 3.53 team ERA and a total lockdown bullpen.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Scrappy, financially speaking
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and we're shocked that we're competing with a $120mm payroll
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sox had a lock-down bullpen for a few weeks to start 2007
by CatBrains on Apr 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I never heard of any of their guys either - just like ours 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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I suppose it isn't exactly the same thing
Unknown bullpen pitcher for the A's > Unknown bullpen pitcher for the Sox
by CatBrains on Apr 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What kills me is they have no designs at all about competing this year
But here they are.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their offense is a joke, they're not going to do anything with that
But it looks like they have a pitching staff that can keep them in games.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'59 Sox had no offense.
'62 Dodgers (?). Pitching wins championships. Or at least keeps it close.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could win games in that era scoring 3 runs a game
Not nowadays, this is a completely new age of baseball my man. The quality of baseball nowadays is phenomenal compared to the past.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon OCab, we need something
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Same old White Sox
Getting shutdown by some no name lefty.
by the wimperoo on Apr 14, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know - didn't even look close
Surprised they didn't argue
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when the oak guy got the ball in his glove, swish hadn't touch the bag
but by the time he swung his hand to tag swish, swish touched the bag
I think....
by The Wizard on Apr 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uribe sucks
we need to get him out of there
by The Scoper on Apr 14, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's 1
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The only guy who ever really hustled - Bert Campaneris
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Paulie, we need something here
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Smith will throw a change no matter the count
Bad news for us
by 3E8 on Apr 14, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And now I have to cheer for Ortiz to break out of his slump ESPN
Not something I am happy about
by CatBrains on Apr 14, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Papi looks worse than Thomer
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
think theyd trade him
straight up?
el birdos 'gus' stole my handle!
by e-gus on Apr 14, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is buehrle really throwing 83 mph fastballs?
or is gameday a lying whore?
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sneaky fast
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maddux-like
He's a goddamn genius. Check this issue of ESPN's Mag.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like beuhrle
put on his strikeout pants this inning
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Crede!
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fields doesnt get that
and man on 2nd. who knows what happens after that
by The Scoper on Apr 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to go on record...
...saying if the Sox are still contending, you keep Crede.
by vince_ on Apr 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dive to the right on hard grounder
Gets back up, throws him out. Joe Crede!
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think i've seen that enough
to recreate a pretty accurate replay in my mind.
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, vintage Joe - he looks right at home 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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet he's enjoying himself because this, and many other sites,
having to (this far) eat shit because of his performance.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede....YES.
Where is your Josh Fields now?
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2005 Mancrush?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Healthy Joe Crede mancrush.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully hes playing DH
down on the farm.
el birdos 'gus' stole my handle!
by e-gus on Apr 14, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok... I've determined if Crede signs outside of the Central or Cubs...
I will be forced to at least half-assedly cheer for that team
by CatBrains on Apr 14, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just moved to sf
easier to cheer for giants with rowand on the team
by The Scoper on Apr 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never been able to cheer for the Giants
then again, I've been living in Oakland since I've been out here. Do you live in SF?
I do like the fact that I'll get to see Rowand play, when I feel the urge to venture to Old Navy park.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was actually something of a Giants fan in my youth
My dad liked them so I did, one of those things. I actually went as Will the Thrill for Halloween when i was 6
by CatBrains on Apr 14, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liked the Gi-unts when the Say Hey Kid patrolled CF
LOVED Willie McCovey.
However, when Marichal axed Roseboro with a bat my ardor for the Giants faded.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sox are going to take the lead in this inning
by The Scoper on Apr 14, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you're on record
i like it when stuff like that is right
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Joe leading off?
THEN I'd believe they'll take the lead.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as it so ften happens...
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not going anywhere, what's he doing getting picked off
Those kinds of mistakes lose games.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shit
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gidp im gussing
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Apr 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They dont' have the good angle on it
but that's almost assuredly a balk
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Apr 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Balk?
I thought his move on Swisher was definitely a balk. That one not so sure.
by bumptious on Apr 14, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Ozzie?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd complain about that move...
but it works for Buehrle.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Buerhle steps to the 1st base side of the 45 degree line
Smith was easily around 60 degrees
by 3E8 on Apr 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buehrle's deceptive
but he definitely keeps his stride more towards 1st than home... That didn't appear to be the case there.. (Though admittedly we didn't have a good angle)
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Apr 14, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
That looked like bullshit on the replay.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freakin' JD
And Betancourt owns the Carmines...
Bad news, men
by CatBrains on Apr 14, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sox must have read SSS
and said "we're going to show them our speed tool."
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on Apr 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-2 stealing tonight.
Are we now .333% YTD?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is it we can never beat Oakland?
sheesh.
by RoyEgan on Apr 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4 hits last two innings
keep working him...lets put something together
by The Scoper on Apr 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not the DS again!
Jesus, guys.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, Yaz was the first guy to use one of those
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Every single thing that happens in a game now has to be compared by Hawk to someone in the 60s. Nothing passes without some stupid flashback.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like the 70s, 80s and 90s never happened
He must have just been on one long, hard bender through those decades. He can't recall a thing after the 60s.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, it's Crede-thirty.
Let's do this.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
crede has to get it done
bc uribe is a sack of
by The Scoper on Apr 14, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That pickoff was brutal
Should've scored that inning
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Street still their closer?
He's been bad this year right?
by CatBrains on Apr 14, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stone's talking about
what a great pickoff move Smith has. HTF can we get picked twice?
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on Apr 14, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not like we're going to steal.
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on Apr 14, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see Swish getting picked off
We'd never seen that move before. JD should've been on his toes after seeing that happened. He got picked off going for his friggin secondary lead, I don't care how good his move is - that's inexcusable.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stand on the goddamn base, already
No one out, and a lefty's up. WTF?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy's got a great move, he already showed you that
Make sure he throws the damn ball to home plate before you take your break off the bag.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just be glad it wasn't OC
we'd never hear the end of it
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Apr 14, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame that swine - I do!
A true field general would've been preparing the troops better, warning them about that dangerous pickoff move.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Count the previous posts
We're still not hearing the end of it...
;)
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as he gets ahead w/ his fastball he'll be fine this year.
by bumptious on Apr 14, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dotel 'em!
Looked bad at the start.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this is an amazing game in detroit
pudge with a ballsy tag from third on young.
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What channel? ESPN?
Effin BoSux here.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
extra innings
they are nailing neshek. nearly everybody is hitting and they look good. and it all started back in the fifth (or sixth?) with a sheffield piece o crap hit to 3B that they couldn't make a play on.
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neshek may be done.
When sidearm relievers lose it, it seems to stay lost.
by CatBrains on Apr 14, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
R. Betancourt just gave up Youkalis' dong
Doesn't look as sharp as last year, either.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Show 'em the homer hands, Juany.
Or...get on base, at least.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
when does ramirez/richar
get his shot at 2nd?
by The Scoper on Apr 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Juan loses his cannon.
When Ramirez learns to hit and field. When Richar...I don't know what's up with him.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
get
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
's his visa
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was close to saying that.
Couldn't pull the trigger.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look, I'm the one drinking wine tonight..
I just didn't want to blame him for the visa. He fudged up.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! I knew I had to get it in quick
that's why I slipped and had to enter twice
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when richar picks up a glove?
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays Yanks
Also a good one. Yankees in a laugher until 3 HR's and 5 runs in the 7th for the Rays. Then Cano pinch hits for a HR in the 8th. 8-7 Yankees now.
by madvillian on Apr 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Youkilis bring the Sux back to 4-3
Lots of tight games. Why am I unhappy?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dintchu Yustabe Jario Garcia on for the A's
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Apr 14, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that Spanish for Aardsma?
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boone lost the chin curtain.
Whoa.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what is with Juan
he's actually getting ahead at least. still can't hit.
by madvillian on Apr 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
aargh!
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"HE LOOKS UP....
YOU CAN....DAGGUMIT."
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawk Longstreet, TV Detective
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aneurysm on a 395 foot out
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Apr 14, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
Hawk just ejaculated all over a Swisher warning track shot. I'm sure the A's fans watching on MLB.tv are LOLing.
by madvillian on Apr 14, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice to have Fields on the bench
for just this moment.
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on Apr 14, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what, so they can send a righty out against fields?
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pinch hit for Thome?
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on Apr 14, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blasphemy!
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then the As put in a right-handed pitcher and the result is the same
having fields on the bench is silly unless you want to get a lefty out of the game.
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldnt he have to face a hitter first
?
el birdos 'gus' stole my handle!
by e-gus on Apr 14, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shux
hold 'em. Got Kong Dye AJ and mancrush coming up.
by madvillian on Apr 14, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Such expert analysis from the booth
"Embree throws about 80-85% fastballs, so you know what you're going to get"
/4 straight breaking balls for the strikeout
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Apr 14, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone have a comparison...
to what Stoney said about him?
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're totally messing with Thome's head
The punk with the 86mph fastball was coming right down the pipe on him, then Embree comes in with all breaking balls.
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In their defense....
Embree threw about 87% fastballs last year (according to FanGraphs)
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Apr 14, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Live by the cliche, die by the cliche
Sometimes it pays to be a contrarian.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is DJ really sticking with "Oh, do tell?"
by Sox Machine on Apr 14, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He did the unenthusiatic "oh really" with the unseen eye-roll earlier to the first Yaz reference of the night
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slick fielding gold glover
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you don't quit, do you
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shooting fish in a bucket, he's making it too easy for me
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd forgotten your reference point for SS was ozzie smith
amusing how both fielding metrics and i disagree with your crack analysis.
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you see someone play every day with your own eyes you don't need fielding metrics
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but you don't
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You seem to be the only one on this board impressed with him
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe i'm smarter than everyone?
can't say that ever really bothered me.
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*rolls eyes*
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
already did
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now you've crossed into hubristic territory, sir
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't...
Impressed me at all this year w/ the glove or the bat. Hopefully just a slow start.
by bumptious on Apr 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Farmer:
"MacDougal in '05 was the Royals Pitcher of the Year."
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on Apr 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tallest midget award
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we really need to build MacDougal's confidence tonight?
Can't it wait for some other time
''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''
by ChicagoPete on Apr 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Timlin has 4 WS rings
Somewhere Ernie Banks is grimacing. I mean, Mike effin' Timlen!
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ernie should have been a reliever
somewhere in arizona, jerry owens silently weeps.
by larry on Apr 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Suzuki has a four-hit night...
...and Cheat hasn't mentioned Donny Lucy once? I don't feel like I know you anymore.
And booing MacDougal. That's going to help.
by Sox Machine on Apr 14, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The last two looked good to me.
Bad luck there.
Out-underacheiving the other guy.
by defensive indifference on Apr 14, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walks a guy with a .542 OPS.
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on Apr 14, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah yes...
the new Mikey Mack... same as the old mikey mack.
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
by Shoeless In SC on Apr 14, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how quickly...
...we descend into the muck of season's past. It always feels like this team is coming apart, no matter how good they appear.
by RoyEgan on Apr 14, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf
A Billy Beane team isn't trying to sac here are they?
by madvillian on Apr 14, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Plz bat JD 3rd
Thome needs to get some lasik eye surgery, but seriously JD should be batting thrid
by BCLUTCH13 on Apr 14, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Borowski blows another save
I took the "under".
by winningugly on Apr 14, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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