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Game 39: White Sox (18-19) @ Angels (23-17)

Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels, May 13, 2008 9:05 PM CDT


John Danks (LHP) vs. Jered Weaver (RHP)

Time: 9:05 p.m. CT, TV: WCIU, 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
John Danks 3-3 7 7 0 0 0 0 39.2 34 14 14 2 10 30 3.18 1.11
Jered Weaver 2-5 8 8 0 0 0 0 46.2 55 30 29 7 14 31 5.59 1.48



GO SOX!

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Let's get this biznitch started

I smell a W for Danks!

Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.

by rhythm on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver has already struck out more Sox in his career

Fidrych vs. Sox: 2-1, 2.60 ERA, 27.2 IP, 29 H, 4 BB, 3 K.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

after that first inning

it might time to start putting him in the same category as Johan Santana…. Why show up?

1 run in 13 innings, 10 hits, 15:1 K/BB ratio

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And we're off!

First pitch at 7:0 something, a fast ball for a called strike on O-Cab

Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.

by rhythm on May 13, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This isn't going to be too tough for Weaver...

First three guys in our lineup trying to hit a 5-run homer—one sky-high popup and two strikeouts.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The same reason that Cabrera is leading off for us

Scoscia and Ozzie are two of the brightest in the game…

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sarge Jr. always seemed to own us...

but that was when he was on the HGH.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those were good times

I remember Halos Heaven calling my paper a rag for reporting it.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Danks throwing 91-92 MPH according to WCIU.

Nice job getting out of that inning unscathed.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hawk sounding Suessian about Guerrero

“He can hit it high and low, from his eyes to his toes. “

He can hit it in a box, he can hit it with a fox.

by vince_ on May 13, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uribe likes green eggs and ham.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, it's a local thing

there’s a whole poem and shit. though i think it’s “from his nose to his toes”, however.

by thatshortkid on May 13, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure if its the same

but there is some kids song, Head, shoulders, knees and toes or something. Fox had a little skit on it they ran a few times over the last few years.

by Trooper on May 13, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't hear the name Weaver without thinking of UHF

“OK Weaver, listen carefully. You can hold on to your red snapper, or you can go for what’s in the box!”

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Supplies!

by vince_ on May 13, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You get to drink from the FIRE HOSE!

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

God bless YouTube.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

“The URL contained a malformed video ID.” ?

by vince_ on May 13, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s try it again.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Classic.

UHF and Spaceballs, the ‘Citizen Kane’ and ‘One the Waterfront’ of my generation.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garret Anderon vs. John Danks...

Those were three of the ugliest swings you will see.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Almost a White Sox...

Instead, the Yankees gave him the big bucks and the Sox signed El Duque.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs got owned by Shawn freaking Estes...

with the wind blowing out. That’s nice to see.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walker is going to petition the league

1.) Changeups should be outlawed. The pitch itself is evil, and scares the bats.
2.) Pitchers must challenge hitters over the middle of the plate. If they go low and away a run goes up on the board for your team.
3.) If a ball is hit super high, it counts as a home run. We have figured that Crede hit 98 home runs in 05 alone.
4.) Right field is out.

by southsideirish71 on May 13, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Swish and Cabrera

Forgot completely how to hit under Walkers watch.

by southsideirish71 on May 13, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The harder you swing, the longer the bat.

The longer the bat, the more plate you cover.

It makes perfect sense.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like you are creating Massett

I suspect this is what NASA’s announcement is about tomorrow

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

baserunner!!!

wooo!

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo-hoo

Way to break up the perfect game

“The San Gabriel mountains are the only place you can see a national league park and an american league park” You know, unless you vising one of many skyscrapers in Chicago

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, who said that?

I’m fairly certain you can see both parks in the Bay Area as well as NYC from various vantage points as well.

Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.

by rhythm on May 13, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hawk said it

but he was fed it by somebody else in his ear, he referenced them by name, but I don’t remember…

He also might have said the word “Mountians” again, making the statement true, I think

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least these strikeouts are running up his pitch count

Weaver wasn’t able to make it passed the 6th in his two previous starts against he Sox, and it wasn’t because he was getting hit… it had to do with his pitch count… 107 and 114

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nothing like watching your lineup get owned...

by a pitcher that has been getting shellacked by the rest of baseball.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well the powerhouse offense in Kansas City

Shellacked him for 8 runs over 3 1/3.

But Hawk tells us, his velocity is up. That and the fact that our team doesn’t adjust to low and away. Opposing pitching coaches must snicker when they prepare for our team. Pitch to one spot and put it on autopilot.

by southsideirish71 on May 13, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um...

...he invented the batting glove!

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vlad's so strong

He fouls one off his foot to the shortstop.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like ones that count.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe we can score some runs too

or am I asking too much?

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DP...

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on May 13, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just barely.

looked lackadaisical. The white sox lack the fierce urgency of now.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey blue!

Weaver doesn’t need any help against us

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no mike rouse!
The Phillies received IF Mike Rouse from the Chicago White Sox to complete the May 7 trade for IF Gookie Dawkins. Rouse joined Lehigh Valley (AAA) on May 9.
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3640108

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on May 13, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Based on names alone

We won it handily.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if the sox actually spend time

Looking at opposition pitching charts and how they attack our hitters. Its not exactly a secret. Low and away, put it on auto. One 3-2, throw a change. On 0-2 or 1-2 throw into the dirt.

by southsideirish71 on May 13, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo-hoo

our second baserunner…. and we’ve run his pitch count up to 72 (18/inning)

/small victories

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hawk...

(paraphrase) “hitters don’t listen to hitting coaches.”

by vince_ on May 13, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I missed that one

“Cheat doesn’t (often) listen to Hawk

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hawk and DJ

The hitting coach is the hardest thing to do in baseball. If you tell the hitters what to do, like move up on the plate. None of them will listen.

Why exactly are we paying Walk then. Fire him, and buy more twinkies for Juan.

by southsideirish71 on May 13, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a hit!!!

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on May 13, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Memories.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why jim, why?

I hate this guy…

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on May 13, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A.J. went in hard.

If you know what I mean.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and deep

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What did the Sox feed's gun say?

Crede just swung through an 86 m.p.h. fastball?

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought thats why Gellinger was on the payroll

I mean he really doesnt teach hitting, and showing videos of home runs may make the hitter feel good but hardly breaks down their swing.

by southsideirish71 on May 13, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"OK -- now let's slow it down."

“It’s a fastball and BOOM!”
(rewinds—plays)
“BOOM! Look how far it went!”
(rewinding)
“And now the home run’s going backwards, oh noooooo!”
(lots of giggling)

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got me - just the crap Hawk and DJ are spewing

Apparently they were told to build the case for Greg.

by Brush Back on May 13, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love the ambiguity of the argument...

“It’s not Walker’s fault that the offense sucks.”
“We have a lineup full of veterans and they should know what to do at the plate.”

So what do we need Walker for again?

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget

Vets know how to mininmize these issues. They cut down the slumps were as the younger players fall into these slumps for longer periods

by Brush Back on May 13, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess the lineup is back to being unlucky again...

I think it’s time to admit that this offense just sucks.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There was no bad pitch

He threw Matthews an 0-2 fastball off the plate, as in not a strike, that he poked into right field… (Uribe was playing him up the middle, so he obviously didn’t have a read on the pitch/location)

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was high and it was straight and it wasn't that far off the plate...

I know one thing—our lineup would never think to slap that pitch to RF.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good rebound

He needed a good outing, because these contact/speed teams seem to wear him down.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how

west coast johnny is gonna look against us.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

er…jonny

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FSN West just ran a stat

Cabrera reached base 63 straight games with the Angels, and only Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio have longer streaks.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just offsetting that record with

trying to get 65 games without reaching a base. Its all about goals and records for some of these guys.

by Brush Back on May 13, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

‘I’ll tell you what Feisty, that Nintendogs taught me how to love again

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

99 pitches 5.2 innings...

Might be about to be gone

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Spoke too soon

at 101 the manager whose name I can’t spell will send him back out there

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Scioscia...

but I looked it up.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everbody talks about how smart he is

But nobody talks about how brave he is, recovering from radiation poisoning.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

These dome stadiums are just killing the Sox.

by SoxfaninAZ on May 13, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's see if Danks pays attention to Anderson

Two straight uncontested steals after two-out singles, if I’m remembering right.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well he did pay attention

he gave courtesy throws to first each time

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not on Napoli

but there they go… you’re right

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haven't all the steals been on off-speed stuff?

including the last one, a looping 79mph curve?

by thatshortkid on May 13, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Danks the Ace!

by SoxfaninAZ on May 13, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He knew -

just didn’t feel there was any point in leaving the field. By the time he gets to the dugout he has to walk back

by Brush Back on May 13, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon guys...

...there are only four-out innings when Buehrle’s on the mound.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Our "unlucky" lineup...

has dropped Jered Weaver’s ERA from 5.59 to 4.86. That’s some talent right there.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s definitely our #1 excuse.

by SoxfaninAZ on May 13, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not flip the lineup?

by SoxfaninAZ on May 13, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who cares what order they're making outs

they’re all making outs

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have Ozzie leadoff...

...couldn’t be worse.

by vince_ on May 13, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No significant splits

.804 vs. lefties, .802 vs. righties.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is that strange thing that batter did

it looked like he was protecting the plate and just hitting to the opposite field. That is so strange an un-conventional. It seems to defy all logic and reason. Is that allowed?

by Brush Back on May 13, 2008 10:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Put Walker in the cleanup spot.

by SoxfaninAZ on May 13, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They went twice with a changeup outside...

...and their batter adjusted the 2nd time. Amazing!

by vince_ on May 13, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

7th Angels hit

4th by a right-hander dumped into Right field

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Twinkie-ball...

It’s a shame that our hitters think that RF is out, just like SSI71 said.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Must be nice to have a guy come off the bench and get a hit.

by SoxfaninAZ on May 13, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha, very true...

It won’t hurt as much when the final score is much worse than 1-0.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta make a better pitch than that...

but he’s probably gassed by now.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He pitched his ass off

Too bad he ended up giving up 3 earned runs

by hitlesswonder on May 13, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ND! ND! ND!

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On the bright side

when Dotel gives up the bases clearing double, Danks will sitll be able to claim a quality start

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leave him in

You can’t think that the guy you’re bringing in is better than Danks

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh, another wasted performance by a starter...

Over/under on inherited runners allowed in this inning?

by vince_ on May 13, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to go out on a limb

And say Dotel gets out of this unscathed. What the hell.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I predict a 6 run inning

Including a Hunter homerun just to generate some good “one that got away” stories

by hitlesswonder on May 13, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good job.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m gonna say 2 score.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

‘I can score that run in 4 pitches.’
‘I can score it in 3.’
‘score that run.’

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's one...

Vlad vs. Dotel—6-for-19, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR.

But it’s not like there’s a silver bullet here.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AbracaDotel!?!

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's bizarro world

I can’t help but feel my pessimism helped out

by hitlesswonder on May 13, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dotel has been nasty lately

In his last 8 outings, he’s pitched 9.1 innings, alllowed 5 hits, 2 walks, and struck out 16

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hawk’s sphincter was so tight i bet you couldn’t slide a greased tee into it.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

See - thats why hits are over-rated

All those hits and what do they have to show for it – the same as we have

by Brush Back on May 13, 2008 11:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't do anything with that pitch

But it’s never fun to follow up awesome relief work by looking at three strikes.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hawk with the silver lining...

“We have only stranded 3 guys.”

by Trooper on May 13, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The bases are *spotless*

But slapping it the other way… novel concept.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he tried 3 times

must have been sleeping on that other pitch…

2 outs with one swing though… so you know, he’s got that goin for him

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 13, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the bright side...

we doubled the number of hits we had

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Right field is just an unproven theory like evolution or gravity.

by vince_ on May 13, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The white sox are intelligently designed.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Runs like a deer...

...on skates.

Way to hit the cutoff man.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Might as well be 10 - 0 ....

my god this team is pitiful.

by Los Soxos on May 13, 2008 11:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Q is pissed.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thornton did a good enough job.

Poor, poor bastards.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And for all his good work...

...Dotel will get saddled with the loss.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I said this before and I'll keep saying...

They need to fire Greg Walker. Two and 1/2 years of no hitting bullshit and this guy is still around! They didn’t keep Razor Shines around for God knows what, and they keep this fucking piece of shit around. I still remembered when he played for the Sox … He sucked then and he sucks now. My only problem with Ozzie is he is exactly like the Bush administration…Loyalty seems more important then logic. Fire this loser NOW!!!!!

by Los Soxos on May 13, 2008 11:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My only problem with trading Garland was we got this loser for him....

Could have gotten more. But, I don’t blame Cabrera, I think Walker has done a lot to ruin him. Just look at Rowand’s numbers when he left.

by Los Soxos on May 13, 2008 11:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But Rowand said...

“During the last couple of years, I learned a lot about myself and my swing,” said Rowand, who hit .309 in 2007, with 27 home runs, 45 doubles, 89 RBIs and 105 runs scored. “[In Chicago] I depended on [Walker] to watch and break down every one of my swings, and I leaned on him and depended on him too much, instead of learning a feel.

“Milt Thompson is Philadelphia’s hitting coach, and I have nothing bad to say about Milt whatsoever. But he doesn’t break down your swing mechanically the way that Walker does. He’s more of a feel guy than about mechanics with the swing.

“So it’s almost like I became my own hitting coach and had to make adjustments myself,” Rowand added. “I’m already out swinging right now. Two months have gone by, and normally when I start hitting, I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing. This year, I feel like I’m right there still.”

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera is awesome...

I’m sure the Angels want him back.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 11:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Q is the only person who cares.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice AB Thome...

I’m starting to think Thome is nearing retirement.

by SSH2005 on May 13, 2008 11:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

tsuck.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dye has making up to do.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Still can’t figure out how the Sox ever got Quentin

by SoxfaninAZ on May 13, 2008 11:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and how he isn’t ruined yet.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wooooooo.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like how demonstrative F-Rod is

It’s not like you need the help from God against this team, Frankie.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 13, 2008 11:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Walker hasn't had a one-on-one with Quentin...

That’s why doesn’t suck as bad. Can you guys tell I really hate this guy? He was my least favorite Sox player growing up.

by Los Soxos on May 13, 2008 11:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was a pretty decent defensive player tho.

by SoxfaninAZ on May 13, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walker?

He had a really nice looking swing. And couldn’t hit LHP IIRC.

by hitlesswonder on May 13, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ozzie must have always envied Walker’s nice looking swing.

by SoxfaninAZ on May 14, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need

Jose Valentin as hitting coach

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here here.

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

by thecip on May 13, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weaver sucks this year, but he found the secret to beating the Sox...

Throw the ball down the middle…they can’t hit for shit!

by Los Soxos on May 13, 2008 11:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He is against LHP

But Thome’s OPS is almost .800 and almost .100 points higher than Konerko’s if I’m reading the stats correctly.

by hitlesswonder on May 13, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thome

I have more faith in Thome having a good year than Konerko. And if Thome were platooned or semi-platooned with a decent lefty-killer, he’d be a very useful player still.

You want to look at the Sox problems on offense? They have crap up the middle: OCab, Uribe, and Swisher are all below replacement level.

by hitlesswonder on May 13, 2008 11:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d like to see him platooned with Fields.

by SoxfaninAZ on May 14, 2008 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my friend just made a good point...

Some bastard most of sold his soul to the devil in ‘05 for the rest of us to put up with this crap!

by Los Soxos on May 14, 2008 12:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bet it was Walker.

by SoxfaninAZ on May 14, 2008 12:04 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder when Ozzie will realize that these lineup changes don't matter...

Joe Cowley wrote:

Ozzie said after the 2-0 loss that more changes were coming with the lineup on Wednesday. Things are getting desperate.

Unless we are adding Albert Pujols and A-Rod to the lineup, Ozzie may as well save his time and effort.

by SSH2005 on May 14, 2008 1:01 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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