Bugs and Cranks: Rx for Slow Sox = Jerry Owens
My first impression of seeing the White Sox play in person – damn this team is slow!
[T]he only possible solution to the problem is that Jerry Owens is recalled from AAA and inserted into the starting lineup immediately.
But the fact is that the only reason Quentin even made the opening day roster was because of the injury to Owens. Quentin doesn’t bring any unique skills to the current lineup. He’s basically just another slugger that can hit for decent average from time to time but would only attempt to steal a base in extreme conditions.
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I think it goes without saying that the above does not represent my opinion.
But since I gave it the Bissinger tag, I thought I should point that out.
I’ve been around more than I thought I would the last two days, but I still didn’t really get to see the game… So yet again no recap.
I’ll post a sort of April retrospective, where are we now type piece sometime tomorrow afternoon
AIM: SouthSideCheat
Here's a fun stat
Quentin has 52 total bases in his one month on the Sox…
Owens had 111 total bases in his 3+ months last season…
Did I mention that Q has added 14BB and 6 HBP? Owens? He had 27 and 3 in his 3+ months.
AIM: SouthSideCheat
Can you really say he's wrong?
Isn’t Quentin just another slow-footed slugger? The Sox have enough of those. If the opposing pitchers had to worry about some speed on base, the rest of the team would hit better. That would more than offset the loss of power from Q to Owens. The Sox haven’t been a winning team without Pods leading off.
I mean if there’s two things we know from the 21st century Sox it’s:
1) Speed and Ozzieball win games.
2) Home runs are bad baseball.
With the Sox offense struggling they clearly need to bench the player leading the AL in OPS and insert Owens. They also should start stealing and bunting because giving up outs like that should fix everything.
I defy anyone to argue against that logic.
is hope necessary?
"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 1, 2008 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions
See, this is a perfect example of what I'm talking about
If we had a sarcasm font, we wouldn’t have to wonder…although I don’t think this is the best example because hitless laid it out nice and clear.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
i think this actually a pretty good idea
but technically, there has been some established notation. example:
I CAN KICK ANYONE’S ASS AND I LOVE GOD
/chuck norris
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Click the tree icon
Then put in the URL of the picture.
Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine
GOT IT, Thanks muchly!!!
Pitching and defense.
What about a picture saved on my computer w/ no URL?
Pitching and defense.
get owens
on the field immediatly… swish can take quintens role… and we can trade jermaine at the deadline? I can not watch games where we are waiting for 3 run homers. You can also tell that this is not the type of offense that Ozzie wants.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 10:18 AM CDT reply actions
Jerry Owens
is Carlos Gomez minus the potential. I never want to see him in a Sox uniform again.
Trading JD might not be a bad idea, but I’d MUCH rather have BA out there than Jesse Owens.
"P.S. if Cintron gets traded or released I will buy drinks for the whole board" - tubesox 6/24/07
yeah
To me it’s obvious that one of our big 3 has to go. Konerko can’t be traded. Thome is probably making too much for a team to want him (maybe the Yankees though) so Jermaine is probably the only option. Then move Swisher down in the lineup. JO and OC at the top with a high OBP guy like Swisher batting 3rd is way more dangerous then what we have now.
Doesn't JD have a not trade clause this year?
I thought that was part of his deal from last year….
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Yep - so does Thome
Thome has a full, Konerko now has a full, I’m not sure if Dye’s is full or limited. In any case you’d have to find the right team for any of them to agree to a trade.
I wish there was a
way to break those three up in the lineup, but I don’t think there really is?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Would anything be accomplished
by moving Quentin to 5 and JD to 7. Probably not cause NO ONE has any speed. Hate to say it but maybe an extended JD groin injury would be a blessing in disguise.
JD and AJ helped carry the team in April
JD is still productive. I wouldn’t mind seeing Quintin in the 4-hole with Konerko at 5 and JD at 6 or 7.
Swish
O-Cab
Thomer
Quinten
Konerko
AJ
Dye
Crede
Profundo
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else concerned that Swisher is trying to do too much (too many things at the same time) at lead off?
His mindset, his thoughts.
“Be very, very selective, so you get on base.”
NO! (mid delivery)
“Drive this one.”
Pitching and defense.
Nah
He is the perfect leadoff guy right now – OBP of .381 and OPS of .725 is exceptional for a leadoff hitter. Keep him there. There isn’t anyone else we have that we could move up in the lineup anyways.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
They arent waiting on a three run homer
Runners have been on and they havent gotten the hit lately. Singles and doubles work just as well in that situation as homers.
and owens will get you a few singles and no doubles. woo hoo.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, actually not
A homer scores all of them.
A hit vs. an out, now you’re talking an accurate comparison.
I took the "under".
Lol
Telling. I do think Ozzie has started to have some confidence in BA, that could become a very good thing.
C'mon bally, I prefer some realism in my visual arts
Make that codpiece bigger – this is fucking BA man!
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
Jerry Owens would not be caught dead in a fucking codpiece.
That’s a…...............SPEEDO!
Pitching and defense.
That's Jerry?
Fuck that, put a thimble on him then.
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
Duh. The thread,......., #7. Get w/ the program, Pete.
Pitching and defense.
he is already soooooooooooooooo indy.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey hey hey, hold on there - it was Mr Baseball Expert Tdogg that fucked me up
He referred to BA upthread referring to the statue, that’s what I get for assuming he knows he’s talking about . I was just following his lead, from now on I have to fact check him on EVERYTHING.
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
that's the one!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
and hey, if he stops hitting, he just slices the ball into a million pieces with his sword.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
also...
He is like Kyle Orton and shoots lasers out of his eyes..
2009 NFL MVP Kyle Orton
2009 MLB triple crown winner Brian Anderson
what do they have in common….laser eyes
Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!
by beanohatesthecubs on May 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you drinking that bong water?
Pitching and defense.
i feel so proud that i've finally made a contribution.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
If only I knew back then, I could have avoided the stems and seeds.
Pitching and defense.
Oh, and what a contribution it was, IMHO.
Pitching and defense.
i feel like i missed something
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
"Bong water" used regularly in Ann Arbor?
Pitching and defense.
no no no no no no no no
yes.
a bit.
but i didn’t know “have you been drinking the bong water” became a meme. i would like to see that link. this is what happens when you spend too much time on the left coast. your brain gets fried.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
You probably shouldn't have been drinking the bong water
it tends to have that effect on your brain.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
"used" was the question
we only drink the stuff when we need to forget about losing to ohio state again
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Fair enough
Next time though, don’t take anything I write seriously.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
But this only applies to you, colintj
Everyone else should take everything I write seriously.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
can't fuck with laser eyes
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
it's too bad
that JO and BA can’t play second base.
Brian can play ANYWHERE.
He is the best defensive player since ‘05 Rowand. Hell, he could even catch!
"P.S. if Cintron gets traded or released I will buy drinks for the whole board" - tubesox 6/24/07
I think...
If anyone was on the game thread yesterday or know me they know the huge man crush I have on BA…I think he can play anywhere…..also he pitched in College….yea…so he can play basically anywhere…I think hed make a dec. catcher too
Also, Cheat..what is your obsession with JO…you do realize he is not good…just fast
Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!
by beanohatesthecubs on May 1, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
But did he play college football???
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
you think cheat has an owens obsession?
you must not be paying attention. if anybody’s got the owens obsession, it’s WTGTD/SoB.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
CHEAT HAS SEEN THE LIGHT
AND IT SHINES BRIGHT.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
If you read
You would see he is being sarcastic. Obviously no educated fan wants Jerry Owens out there.
by Grinder in Training on May 1, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
beano has a one-track mind. right now it's on getting Q! on the ballot.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
you guys
Know me too well…
and why is everyone so High on JO…how many times last year was he thrown out tryin to score from second on a base hit…he is a fast i agree..but he cant hit and he is a terrible base runner
enough said
I love Matt
Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!
by beanohatesthecubs on May 1, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
as far as i know, there is one person on this site high on jo. one.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
any chance he doesn't know where his Caps Lock key is?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
I THINK HE KNOWS AND USES IT FREQUENTLY TO COMMUNICATE HOW SERIOUS HE IS ABOUT WHAT HE IS POSTING.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
CAPS ARE A MATTER OF CONVENIENCE FOR ME.
I HAVE TO ENTER EVERYTHING OUR SYSTEM IN CAPS, TO RELAY MY POINT TO EASTERN EUROPEAN TRUCKERS. YOU MAY NOT UNDERSTAND IF YOU HAVE NEVER WORKED WITH THEM. I HAVE TO HIT THIS CAP’S LOCK BUTTON TO RELAY SOME MESSAGES TO YOU FELLAS AS WELL.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
IS THAT SO WELL IF TRUE I DARE SAY THOSE ARE SOME PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES TO SAY THE LEAST
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
BILL OF LADINGS PRINT OUT SMALL
CAPS ARE A STANDARD PRACTICE IN THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY. ESP, WHEN YOU ARE PLAYING WITH OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome, I learned something today
And now for you to learn something.
You can turn off the caps lock function when posting by pressing the caps lock key. Just to be sure that it’s off, you’ll notice that on the right hand side of the keyboard there is a light with “Caps Lock” written under it. It’s right above the number pad if you’re having trouble finding it. When you go back to writing up “bill of ladings”, you can turn the caps lock function back on by pressing the caps lock key again. The light above “Caps Lock” will come back on and you can go about your business.
Mmm-Kay. If you could just go ahead and do that, it’d be great. oh yeah, and don’t forget to put that cover sheet on your TPS reports, new company policy and all.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
OOOH
MY FEELINGS ARE HURT. I GOT “BURNED” ONLINE. RHYTHM, I NEVER THOUGH MUCH OF YOU IN THE FIRST PLACE. AFTER THIS LAST COMMENT… I REALLY DON’T LIKE YOU.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
IF I HAD A NICKEL FOR EVERY TIME SOMEONE TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T LIKE ME...
I’D BE A VERY RICH MAN.
IN CASE I HAVE TO SPELL IT OUT FOR YOU, SoB, I REALLY DON’T GIVE A SHIT WHAT YOU THINK OF ME.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
Likewise...
Just like I tell Toonderstrook… don’t reply to my posts. Ignore what I write… you don’t have to read caps if you don’t choose to esp. if it’s hard for you to read. Most importantly keep my name out of your posts. The ball is in your court if you want to lower your blood pressure.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 2, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take you up on that
but you really should stop projecting.
If you think my blood pressure goes up from reading a blog, you are mistaken. I should hope that you don’t take things posted here so seriously / personally that you actually get upset.
IMHO, this site is supposed to be similar to a bunch of people hanging out, shooting the shit about a baseball team that they like with some humor, music, current events, or whatever thrown in. Sorta like if you go to a game with some of your buddies.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
THEN WE AGREE
CAN I TYPE IN ALL CAPS NOW THAT WE ARE FRIENDS? ;)
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 2, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright
if it makes you feel better.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 2, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it really that difficult
To hit that caps lock key again before you start typing on a website?
by Grinder in Training on May 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
does it really matter?
will you criticize me if i type in all lower case?
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
see this link...
http://www.aranworld.com/2005/03/all-caps-readability-and-press_10.html
“IT HARDLY NEEDS TO BE SAID ANYMORE THAT WHEN TEXT IS SET IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IT IS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO READ. THIS IS BECAUSE MOST ADULT READERS ARE SO WELL VERSED IN THE LANGUAGE THAT WE NO LONGER READ WORDS AS STRINGS OF SINGLE LETTERS, BUT WE ACTUALLY READ WORDS BY RECOGNIZING ENTIRE WORDS AT ONCE. WHEN A WORD IS WRITTEN USING lower case letters THE FULL SHAPE OF THE WORD BECOMES APPARENT AND WE ARE QUICKLY ABLE TO RECOGNIZE AND READ THE WORD. WHEN WORDS ARE WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS THE SHAPE IS JUST A BOX AND THE READER IS THEREFORE FORCED TO READ EACH WORD LETTER BY LETTER SLOWING DOWN THE READING PROCESS CONSIDERABLY.”
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
i couldn't care less.
you were the one wondering why people were criticizing. that’s probably one reason why.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
and think you are slick
with your sig… u are just a douche bag who hides behind his computer screen and talks shit. I know you’re a coward… all you have going for you is that you’re a sox fan. I guess you have to have something to live for.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
If you couldn't care less
why do you reply to the post?
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
moreover...
Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
Mosi Tatupu! Mosi Tatupu!
by Nordhagen on May 1, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
it's pretty cool that that works so well
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
BUT YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO EASILY IDENTIFY THE FIRST AND LAST LETTERS, RIGHT?
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
this is where dyslexia becomes a factor
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
BUT POLAC...er,EASTERN EUROPEANS ARE DIFFERENT THEY CAN ONLY UNDERSTAND IN FULL CAPS- AND U R A FAG
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
PETE
I KNOW YOU LIKE TO TALK SHIT ONLINE BECAUSE OF THE ANONYMITY OF IT. IF WE WERE AT A BAR AND DISAGREED YOU WOULD BE ON THE FLOOR PICKING UP WHAT’S LEFT OF YOUR FACE.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
CAN YOU JUST KEEP IT CLEAN AND STOP WITH THE FAG TALK AND KEEP IT TO BASEBALL
AND KEEP THE BIBLE OUT OF THIS YOU FUCKING BLASPHEMERS
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
And on the 6th Day the Lord created Ozzieball
and said it was good.
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
And on the 7th Day the Lord created Adam,
and since he lusted for a mate he created the Q! from his rib.
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
and the Lord said, "It was good"
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
JO, the serpent in the Garden of Eden
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
simpsons
“in the garden of eden” by i. ron butterfly!!!
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
And I will strike down upon thee
with great vengeance and furious bunting those who would attempt to poison and destroy my leadoff spot. And you will know my name is Jerry when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
Mosi Tatupu! Mosi Tatupu!
Hilarious!!!!
The funniest thing I’ve ever seen.
Let’s get an SSS decoder.
Pitching and defense.
EDUCATED?
RAY CHARLES COULD SEE THIS TEAM WOULD BENEFIT FROM A SPEEDY LEAD OFF HITTER.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Triples/SoB, why not bat Alexei leadoff? He's speedy.
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by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Because he blows
right now. He could maybe lead off next year.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
that's right.
he doesn’t get on base very much. kind of like jerry owens.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, come on. i agreed with his point.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
With the baited hook dangling inches into the water
as you stand with the gaff held aloft, ready to strike.
I took the "under".
Oh, Keehrist
Google “gaff”. My knowledge base expands every day. I thought “gaff” was a nautical term. So many different meanings. And a picture to boot.
I must be getting old…
I took the "under".
Would you please stop it with the gay inyourendos?
They’re making me uncomfortable
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
No, I meant gaff. Any fisherman knows what a gaff is.
I just didn’t know what else it meant.
I took the "under".
So, fisherman on the wharf were trannys...
how about fisherman at sea?
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
I took your advice
and any innocence that remained in me was lost
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
Wow stat head!
Even you should know hes batting .294 with a .390 obp and 5 steals down at charlotte. Last time I looked a .390 obp will get it done. I am not saying those numbers will translate to the bigs but if there anywhere close he could be a very solid outfielder for us.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell if it was my team
Uribe would be mowing the grass in Charlotte and Ramirez would be leading off.
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Why would he be leading off is he blows...sorry, that should read
WHY WOULD HE BE LEADING OFF IF YOU THINK HE BLOWS?
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
*Eventually
I never said I liked the idea of Uribe playing in front of him…
by Where Triples Go to Die on May 1, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
A future outfield of Swisher in LF, BA in CF, and Quentin in RF sounds pretty good to me...
defensively and offensively. Since it looks like Konerko is here for the long haul, it appears that Swisher will remain in the outfield.
BA in CF
everyday scares me.
Also, what about Dye at DH and Konerko at 1B in 2009,
then, Konerko at DH and Swisher at 1B in 2010?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Nothing
Suggests Swisher wouldn’t be able to at least play LF or RF in 2010 if he is playing a serviceable CF right now. He’s more valuable as an outfielder then as a first baseman.
Dye can play 1B so that’s always an option if you move Konerko instead (assuming he doesn’t block a trade).
CQ, Swish and whoever probably makes for a very serviceable OF the next 3 – 5 years.
by Grinder in Training on May 1, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Dye's only signed through
2009, I thought? He’ll be 37 in 2010…not sure I want him even at 1B then.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe playing in a 16" league.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Regardless
If Dye is gone, you still don’t put Swisher at 1st while he’s still a solid OF, it doesn’t make sense to me. Put Fields at 1B and Konerko at DH if you have to, or just pick up a DH / 1B there are normally a few serviceable ones available.
by Grinder in Training on May 1, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Very pretty general, very pretty - but can they run?
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
Pete, no comment on May Day?
Late to the party, aren’t you? Out inspecting the tanks, parading around, or what?
;)
I took the "under".
No it isn't
Neither of those guys are any good offensively either. It would be nice to have someone with an .800 OPS at 2B. Let me know when we find out who in the organization that is….
by hitlesswonder on May 1, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I know your comment was a tad bit 'off-hand'
and you probably didn’t mean .800 as a hard-and-set figure, but there were only 11 second-basemen last season in all of baseball who had > 400 PAs and held an OPS above .800. I’d love to get a full list of names but unfortunately, I think that’d require a Baseball-reference PI subscription.
Anyways, my point is that we don’t even need an .800 OPS from our second baseman. A .750 OPS at the bottom of the lineup would be more than acceptable. Hell, even a line like Iguchi’s from last year (.340 OBP, .382 SLG) would be fine. We just need something better than the crap (offensive) we’ve seen there this seen (insert Uribe, Ozuna and Ramirez’ combined OPS+ here). I know the Sox have been semi-hamstrung because of the Richar injury, but the Sox could certainly use even average production at that spot.
Of course, this is also magnified because The OC has been a steaming pile of dung this year, too.
I agree with all that...
I picked .800 as what I would like, but I’m that’s way above league average. I guess picking .700 would have been better inasmuch as I think neither JO or BA could do that.
Anyway, the SS and 2B positions have been a big drag on the Sox this season. Cabrera you can hope for a rebound to produce at a .700 OPS rate at some point. I think Uribe is what is he is. If I were Kenny, I’d be looking for an upgrade at 2B….
by hitlesswonder on May 1, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably waiting as long as possible
To make sure the rest of the team is worthy of adding to. I’d say if we are still in it or near first in a month or two he makes a deal.
by Grinder in Training on May 1, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
They can have him back when Jerry Owens gets up here ; )
Pitching and defense.
how do they feel about dan haren?
those fans should quit they’re whining. they’re filthy all over.
"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 1, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
they're means their
"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 1, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
seriously. any organization with that pitching staff
who can then add a Max Scherzer to its rotation loses its ability to whine about anything.
FUCK EVERYTHING ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE NEED SPEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pitching and defense.
roger that, goose.
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by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
speed kills, brother. that is all.
Repeat after me: reading comprehension, even a little bit of thought before posting, and basic research are not signs of weakness.
by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
HE WAS JUST SO ANXIOUS TO GET TO SECOND BASE I MEAN OUT OF THAT PLANE
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
What?!?
Hemmerling for Mitchell….Im not going to substitute my worst hitter for my best hitter
angels in the outfield reference…but still
why would you want to give up Q for JO
Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!
by beanohatesthecubs on May 1, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Owens is fast
Speedy leadoff hitter = offense and good baseball, at least in some people’s eyes.
by hitlesswonder on May 1, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Knowledgeable eyes, of course.
Pitching and defense.
what a tool
let’s bench our best player for jerry effin owens; I repeat: what a tool
btw, did I rip ozzie for having big jim try to stretch the double the other day?
men on 2nd with 1 out! and ozzie makes it nobody on and 2 outs
at least big jim didn’t pull a hammy…
we’re not a running team ozzie, try to accept it and move on
fucking speed philolsophies…
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
Not sure that was Ozzie's fault, Wiz.
Pitching and defense.
All I know is it wasn't BAs fault.
Pitching and defense.
It was that thug Uribe
"The little things are always in my mind," he said. "I always like to move the guy over, I like to bunt."
that FAT thug uribe.
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by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard he shot a farmer once...
just so he could eat him after
yup. the famous turduckenmer.
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by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Those are tasty!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
THE Farmer.
We should be so lucky.
Pitching and defense.
it was ozzie running tendencies
didn’t ozzie hire cox?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
was it big jim himself?
did he go for the triple and ignored cox?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
Does it matter?
It was worth a shot there and regardless of the outcome Im not blaming the manager for that decision.
worth a shot? he was out by a mile
someone messed up a lot there
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
don't we have a coach at 3rd base to give him the stop sign?
oh I forgot, he’s an ozzie guy…
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
sorry didn't see it earlier td
about cox: small sample size, just wanted to criticize this boneheaded attempt
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
furthermore
we were play a team where 1-2 runs can be and often are the difference
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
Whoa
I just got dizzy.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Tdogg, I agree with most of what you offer,
but THAT was NOT worth a shot, IMHO.
Pitching and defense.
Understood
Its not something I want to see a lot. I meant more from a general sense. CF falls down, run in, not 1st or last out. Thats all. I certainly dont want it to become a habit. But I dont know if it deserves a rant.
I really think Cox put it into his head.
BUT THE PLAY WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM!!
Hopefully that “stretch into a triple” idea of Cox’ is erased from Jim, PK , Crede, AJ’s mind for all of eternity.
Pitching and defense.
or did jim try that on his own?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
IMO, yes.
Let’s go to the Rollerdome ROOFCAM.
Pitching and defense.
I'll bet one of those Metrodome ATM's has a shot of Cox on that play. Subpoena them.
We’ll get to the bottom of this!
Pitching and defense.
Just reviewed the video
Couple of things. Cox was waving Cabrera around 3rd so it really was a Thome decision at that point. And it still took a reasonable throw to get him. Last he stills looks slow as hell trucking around 2nd.
COULDN'T HAVE BEEN CABRERA,
HE NEVER GETS ON.
THAT’S ONE REASON OUR OFFENSE IS SO FUCKING CRAPPY!!!
(THIS MESSAGE IS IN CAPS FOR EMPHASIS.)
Pitching and defense.
/rounding second
ALL ABOARD, CHUMS. THE JI
JIMMER EXPRESS IS HEADING TO THREE-BAGGER STATION.
Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine
Trying to avoid a gooseegg for the 4th consecutive year.
Pitching and defense.
There is about 500,000
immigrants outside my office right now…insane. I think I see Alexei Ramirez out there too – I guess since Canada said no to Cubans.
He just spoke in spanish which was translated as:
“Let me into Canada, I promise I will not touch Canadian women in inappropriate ways or shoot a pig farmer like my teammate Juanito. I also do not eat much and probably will only have a corn muffin for the entire weekend series. Fidel, let my people go! I also think we need to bring Jerry Owens up from Charlotte – we need speed at the top of the lineup. Anyone happen to have a taco? I’m hungry.”
Pretty moving speech.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
it's pretty cool that they can
get literally 500,000 people out there demonstrating.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
they did get 500k last year, iirc
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
Any rally # reported by the media divde by at least 5.
Pitching and defense.
Colin, digest how many people = 500,000.
Pitching and defense.
~ 5x Michigan Stadium on a football saturday
that isn’t doable? i’ve never really given it a whole lot of thought nor do i have much of a concept of the parameters involved.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
10,000 to 15,000 per the Sun-Times.
Pitching and defense.
Canada says YES.
Problem is the US of A won’t let him back in.
Pitching and defense.
Well,
then wtf was he talking about??
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 1, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Joe man enough to hold up to 'The Demon'?
‘THE CHAIR SHOT’ | Is our Sox beat writer man enough to hold his seat vs. Torborg, also known as ‘The Demon’?
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/925705,CST-SPT-joepro01.article
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
something's wrong with cowley
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
OMG U GUYS THERE IS TOTALLY A NEW POST
FEEL FREE 2 CHECK IT OUT!
PS HAVE YOU HEARD THE ONE ABOUT THE BILL OF LADINGS?!!
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
rofl!
I was able to figure out that damned caps lock key, after all.
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
Just don't put the numbers in uppercase
I always when I see them like that
but
we dont like you and your crazy posts colin
wait we do…ok nevermind apparently we do
when you down for a game? Im in NC from 13-19th…but after that Im free every weekend…weekdays are hard cuz ill be 5 hours away
Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!
by beanohatesthecubs on May 1, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
man i dn
my schedule is going to be weird because i have to figure out what i want to do with my summer and i’ve got a few ideas at this point but nothing concrete. i dn how much of it is going to be spent in chicago though since i don’t think anyone is going to be here, plus i don’t want to work here over the summer.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
dude...
get a job ya bum…what have you been doin for the last 5 months…shouldnt you have gotten a job lined up…you never seize to amaze me with youre laziness
Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!
by beanohatesthecubs on May 1, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
i've been pretty depressed dude.
feeling well enough to get a job and start having a life again, so i’m gonna.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
po
ker????
Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!
by beanohatesthecubs on May 1, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
instead we get...well, what's transpired above.
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by Toonderstrook on May 1, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
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