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Game 37: White Sox (18-17) @ Mariners (14-24)

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Chicago @ Seattle


Gavin Floyd (RHP) vs. Miguel Batista (RHP)

Time: 3:10 p.m. CT, TV: CSN, Radio: WSCR AM-670 (B-R preview, Live Boxscore; 2007 MLB Gameday; 2008 MLB Gameday)

Today's Starters

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
Gavin Floyd 3-1 6 6 0 0 0 0 39.2 20 14 11 4 18 19 2.50 .96
Miguel Batista 2-4 8 7 0 0 1 0 35.0 39 23 22 2 24 26 5.66 1.80

Today's Lineups

Chicago White Sox @ Seattle Mariners

05/11/08 3:10 PM CDT

Chicago White Sox Seattle Mariners
Orlando Cabrera - SS Ichiro Suzuki - CF
Carlos Quentin - LF Miguel Cairo - 1B
Jim Thome - DH Adrian Beltre - 3B
Paul Konerko - 1B Raul Ibanez - LF
AJ Pierzynski - C Jose Lopez - 2B
Joe Crede - 3B Jeff Clement - DH
Nick Swisher - RF Kenji Johjima - C
Brian Anderson - CF Wladimir Balentien - RF
Juan Uribe - 2B Yuniesky Betancourt - SS

GO SOX!

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this will obviously jinx him

but Gavin’s methods should play pretty well in Safeco

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 2:40 PM CDT   0 recs

you can go ahead and cancel the postgame show.

thanks a LOT, colin. CLEARLY, this game has already been ruined.

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 11, 2008 2:46 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Done, and done!

I took the "under".

by winningugly on May 11, 2008 6:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Juan with the pink goatee

‘mmm cotton candy’

"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."

by thecip on May 11, 2008 2:54 PM CDT   0 recs

Thome!

Good start against Batista so far.

by vince_ on May 11, 2008 3:16 PM CDT   0 recs

3 consecutive oppo/up the middle hits

I guess Walk is home for Mother’s day

by 3E8 on May 11, 2008 3:18 PM CDT   0 recs

Konerko sleepy...

...swinging takes too much effort. Yawn.

by vince_ on May 11, 2008 3:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

hey dude

check your dudeness.

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Mariners Fans

On serious suicide watch right now. Let’s push them over the edge with another knockout inning early.

by madvillian on May 11, 2008 3:23 PM CDT   0 recs

that's true

i took a look at what’s going on at their sportsblog natino site. they are frustrated as hell. pretty good sense of humor about it, too. i got a good laugh out of it.

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 3:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I would think that after 2007...

White Sox fans would be sympathetic.

Come on, Nick, turn it around soon.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 11, 2008 3:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

So are we willing to just say that losing skid was bad luck from the bats yet?

I know SSH has been running around using that sarcastically for a while, but c’mon.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 3:32 PM CDT   0 recs

While i'm not convinced the offense is good

i do think that it was uncharacteristically awful during that stretch in part because of bad luck. i think we have a slightly above average offense, but as long as we continue to have really good pitching, that should be good enough

It is better to be thought of as a fool, rather than open your mouth to remove all doubt

by whitesoxmatt on May 11, 2008 3:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It's nice...

that the Sox didn’t have to face Bedard or Hernandez in this series.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 11, 2008 3:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That was a WHALE of a play!!

"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."

by thecip on May 11, 2008 3:34 PM CDT   0 recs

Nice play by OCab...

...Uribe-esque.

by vince_ on May 11, 2008 3:34 PM CDT   0 recs

nice play orlando

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 3:34 PM CDT   0 recs

Wow.

I’ve been critical of Cabrera’s defense, but that was a hell of a play.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 11, 2008 3:34 PM CDT   0 recs

he and cabrera are in a race to .600 OPS

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 11, 2008 3:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

nothing like competition in the clubhouse for motivational effect

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 11, 2008 3:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

well at least it might not be too much to say

that they both have a good shot at playing above average defense. not that that would make up the missing .250 points of OPS between them.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 3:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

don't tell me how many OPS points they're missing

tell me when they’re missing them

It is better to be thought of as a fool, rather than open your mouth to remove all doubt

by whitesoxmatt on May 11, 2008 3:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i don't know what that means

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 4:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wow ooribe got ichiro

if ichiro is ready ooribe is dead at third.

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 3:43 PM CDT   0 recs

Wow.

That was really stupid.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 11, 2008 3:43 PM CDT   0 recs

straight steal attempt or pickoff?

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 11, 2008 3:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Quentin nubber turned into DP...

Q didn’t run, thought it was foul.

by vince_ on May 11, 2008 3:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i'm sure it was uribe's fault.

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 11, 2008 3:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

any guilt creeping in yet, colin?

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 11, 2008 3:51 PM CDT   0 recs

disappointed in that 3-2 fastball to walk him

i thought at that point he ought’ve thrown his best pitch. That should be his curve. Also, I doubt he was trying to miss with that fastball.

So yes, guilt is creeping.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT   0 recs

but i'm Catholic, so there's that.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 3:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That helps

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 11, 2008 3:54 PM CDT   0 recs

nice gavin

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 3:54 PM CDT   0 recs

I like Balentien's get up.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 3:55 PM CDT   0 recs

That's what larry is talking about...

when he says that Floyd has been lucky thus far.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 11, 2008 3:55 PM CDT   0 recs

absolutely.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 3:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

single still costs 2 runs though.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

just a goshdarned minute there, feisty. in my 50 years in baseball, i've not seen another young righty finally

realizing some of his potential who could induce a comebacker with the bases loaded and nobody out like gavin floyd can.

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 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

this guy has 1-2-3 double play-type stuff, partner

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 3:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That'll work.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 3:55 PM CDT   0 recs

getting out of this inning unscathed would be huge

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 3:56 PM CDT   0 recs

also, please don't let ichiro hit this inning

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 3:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

good escape gavin

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 3:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Gavin is greased up and wily.

"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."

by thecip on May 11, 2008 4:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

like the greased-up dude on family guy

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 4:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yowza

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 11, 2008 3:57 PM CDT   0 recs

I like this one for its understatedness:

4:54: Wlad! Wlad! He’s our man! If he can’t do it than I’ll be sad!
4:55: :(

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 11, 2008 4:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

like i said before, lookout landing is pretty entertaining right now. no real option but to laugh.

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 4:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

excellent.

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 11, 2008 3:57 PM CDT   0 recs

Wow.

"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."

by thecip on May 11, 2008 3:57 PM CDT   0 recs

For Lookout Landing:

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"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."

by thecip on May 11, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   0 recs

Aw.

It took until June for me to break out the “Drink! It’s the only thing that’ll make us feel better” macros.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

it's been a week

but I finally have time to sit down and watch a game.

MrROFL.com
My Twitter

by shaftr on May 11, 2008 4:01 PM CDT   0 recs

your new digs in madison?

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 11, 2008 4:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yes

A few blocks from Warner Park. Inspection is tuesday and if all goes well, close in June.

MrROFL.com
My Twitter

by shaftr on May 11, 2008 4:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

excellent work. i love warner park. do the mallards still play there?

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 11, 2008 4:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yes

So i’ll be able to go to the duck blind and walk back home. Also will be nice for Rhythm and Booms.

MrROFL.com
My Twitter

by shaftr on May 11, 2008 4:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

now reached saferly in 2 of 13 PA against batista career.

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 11, 2008 4:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

AJ sucks but I love watching him hit.

I like his swing a lot from an aesthetic perspective.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 4:04 PM CDT   0 recs

You take that walk and like it, AJ.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 4:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

aj taking an extra base on ichiro is odd to see.

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 4:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

there's karma for ya

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The Waddler knows when to run on Ichiro and when to take up roost on second.

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.

by colintj on May 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Brian Granderson?

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 11, 2008 4:07 PM CDT   0 recs

somewhere along the way it would be nice to score some of these runners.

i wish someone had told me that sportsnation had replaced rationality with caps lock.

by MarketMaker on May 11, 2008 4:09 PM CDT   0 recs

Anderson....

0-5 since the 3 run bomb last night…..

this is why he’s only a bench player at best…

by stanchar on May 11, 2008 4:09 PM CDT   0 recs

Yep.

Good hitters never go 0-for-5. Ever.

Brian Anderson doesn’t walk up to the plate correctly, either.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 11, 2008 4:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ichiro to second on a steal

Predicting second pitch.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 11, 2008 4:10 PM CDT   0 recs

crap. enough with the leadoff baserunners.

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 11, 2008 4:10 PM CDT   0 recs

It makes Gavin feel alive.

"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."

by thecip on May 11, 2008 4:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He's a Goo Goo Dolls song

dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.