Game 43: White Sox (21-20) @ Giants (17-26)
by The Wizard
on May 17, 2008 7:01 PM CDT
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Chicago @ San Francisco
Mark Buehrle (LHP) vs. Barry Zito (LHP)
Time: 8:05 p.m. CT, TV: WGN, Radio: WSCR AM-670 (B-R preview, Live Boxscore; 2007 MLB Gameday; 2008 MLB Gameday)
GO SOX!
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Before we focus on tonight's game.....
just a note that Aaron Poreda had another solid outing today for WInston-Salem…..7 IP, I ER.
by stanchar on May 17, 2008 7:17 PM CDT 0 recs
poreda
5/17: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 2 K, 2 BB
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on
May 17, 2008 7:21 PM CDT
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Again, that stat line screams "Good fastball" to me.
Well, that or lucky. But he’s been maintaining a pretty low hit rate for a while now, so it’s probably not luck.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
May 17, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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I want to thank the Cleveland Indians for not keeping Ryan Ludwick around...
Nice to see him doing quite well for the Cardinals…
116 AB
.336 AVG
.406 OBP
.724 SLG
1.130 OPS
10 HR
28 RBI
by SSH2005 on May 17, 2008 7:49 PM CDT 0 recs
Royals lock up their young closer Joakim Soria...
Royals signed RHP Joakim Soria to a three-year contract with options for 2012, ‘13 and ‘14.
It’s rather odd that Soria would give the Royals all of the option years like that, but they’ll probably be under pretty favorable terms. Unfortunately, Soria has been so good this year that it appears unlikely that we’ll ever see what he could do as a starter. He certainly has the varied arsenal to get through lineups three times per night. Soria, who turns 24 on Saturday, just gave up his first two runs on Thursday, but he recorded the save anyway, making him 11-for-11 on the season. If the Royals keep him in the closer’s role, he’ll probably be an elite reliever for a long time.
by SSH2005 on May 17, 2008 7:56 PM CDT 0 recs
This guy may be...
one of the best closers in baseball right now, and for a long time in the future.
by SSH2005 on
May 17, 2008 7:59 PM CDT
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Rule 5 is made for finding closers
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
May 17, 2008 8:35 PM CDT
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Cabrera, Ozuna, Ramirez, Hall
AND a pitcher’s spot? Be still, my beating heart!
by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 17, 2008 8:01 PM CDT 0 recs
Yeah, I heard on WSCR 670 that...
Uribe will likely be out until Tuesday, although he may pinch-hit tomorrow. Crede is out tonight with general aching and soreness. The guy on The Score made sure to note that it wasn’t from his back.
That lineup it fucking hot.
by SSH2005 on
May 17, 2008 8:04 PM CDT
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Victory lineup.
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on
May 17, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
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Zito is 0-7...
If we give this guy his first W, I will puke, regardless of our lineup tonight.
by SSH2005 on May 17, 2008 8:07 PM CDT 0 recs
CAUSE HEZ A GAYROD
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on
May 17, 2008 8:13 PM CDT
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Zito makes 5000.00 per pitch
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on May 17, 2008 8:13 PM CDT 0 recs
Pablo v. Zito
Advantage Pablo!
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on May 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT 0 recs
I like that the ump isn't giving Zito any close calls.
by SSH2005 on May 17, 2008 8:15 PM CDT 0 recs
The Giants announcers...
are already starting to alibi about the umpiring.
It’s a bad sign for Buehrle, though.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on
May 17, 2008 8:17 PM CDT
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That really was a good at bat for Ozuna
as much as he sucks. Wow.. did Q just crush that ball.
by Grinder in Training on May 17, 2008 8:16 PM CDT 0 recs
Probably going to have to go yard
if he wants to keep up with Hamilton. Sac. Flies just aren’t going to get it done.
by Grinder in Training on
May 17, 2008 8:16 PM CDT
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Hmm..
Perhaps spoke too soon, what the hell.
by Grinder in Training on
May 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT
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Pablo still sucks...
How often do you see that happen?
by SSH2005 on
May 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT
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I coached little league last summer
so a lot more often then I wanted to.
by Grinder in Training on
May 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT
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It almost looked like he thought the ball would still be in play if it hit him
by 3E8 on May 17, 2008 8:19 PM CDT 0 recs
He hasn't played much
maybe he forgot the rules.
by Grinder in Training on
May 17, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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Time for Konerko to hit a homer here...
He’s due, bone bruise or not.
by SSH2005 on May 17, 2008 8:20 PM CDT 0 recs
He really better go to the bench
When we go back to AL play and can use Thome at DH.
by Grinder in Training on
May 17, 2008 8:20 PM CDT
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At least he can still draw walks...
I really liked the idea of Anderson getting some playing time this weekend. Oh well…
by SSH2005 on
May 17, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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Yeah me too
I think Ozzie may go that route once Thome is useable I just don’t think he’s going to take them both out, and maybe wait for Uribe to come back too, unless Alexei decides yesterday wasn’t a fluke.
by Grinder in Training on
May 17, 2008 8:23 PM CDT
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Enough with the beer can regatta.
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on May 17, 2008 8:21 PM CDT 0 recs
If he realized he could play his DS on a boat…
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on
May 17, 2008 8:22 PM CDT
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Swisher still sucks...
Time to get back on the HGH, Nicky.
by SSH2005 on May 17, 2008 8:24 PM CDT 0 recs
I have heard that it improves your timing...
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on
May 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT
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Steroids are a mental boost
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on
May 17, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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pablo y juan es something in spanish
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on
May 17, 2008 8:33 PM CDT
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In Game 42....
I believe Pablo has contributed positively in the 1st inning more than he has the entire season.
by stanchar on May 17, 2008 8:32 PM CDT 0 recs
DJ: “I can marry Alexei now in the state of California.”
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on May 17, 2008 8:38 PM CDT 0 recs
Don't look now....
but we actually like a good team for the first inning plus tonight….
by stanchar on May 17, 2008 8:39 PM CDT 0 recs
4 pitch walk to get to Q!?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on May 17, 2008 8:42 PM CDT 0 recs
Q!s picture should adorn crushed black velvet.
"Walkie, you're doing a heck of a job."
by thecip on May 17, 2008 8:42 PM CDT 0 recs
Remember the mid-90's when
columnists complained about Frank Thomas not swinging the bat enough….
I think that just happened right there with Q….
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on May 17, 2008 8:46 PM CDT 0 recs
He's our Bonds, I tell ya.
Infuriatingly disciplined. Unbelieveably talented. Walked way too often – puss pitchers.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on
May 17, 2008 8:48 PM CDT
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Ha ha
I think.. until someone else on the team starts hitting, if anyone is on base, he should just swing at balls until he has two strikes just to make sure he doesn’t get walked.
by Grinder in Training on
May 17, 2008 8:48 PM CDT
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friggin change up
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on May 17, 2008 8:46 PM CDT 0 recs
Guy throws 8 out of last 9 pitches for balls...
...and you’re swinging at something in the dirt. Good eye JD.
by vince_ on May 17, 2008 8:46 PM CDT 0 recs
balls.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on May 17, 2008 8:47 PM CDT 0 recs
swinging on that change was the difference there, i think.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
May 17, 2008 8:48 PM CDT
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God damnit
Zito is just begging to get lit up and the Sox are content to let him off the hook. Two bad he pitched around CQ wit no no protection.
by madvillian on May 17, 2008 8:48 PM CDT 0 recs
Unbelievable that we are 21-20 with JD, THOME, PAULIE, OC, SWISH
by stanchar on May 17, 2008 8:48 PM CDT 0 recs
Lollygaggers.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
May 17, 2008 8:50 PM CDT
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Maybe they'll end up beating us 2 of 3.....
but these Giants are dreadful.
by stanchar on May 17, 2008 8:50 PM CDT 0 recs
Alexei is my child-crush.
He’s raw, but he’s a keeper.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on May 17, 2008 8:50 PM CDT 0 recs
I agree
Just needs to get some at bats, in AAA preferably for me just b/c I think he’s probably not quite ready for the big leagues.
Hard line drive for an out, a home run and a walk yesterday. Today another single, and a walk so far. Of course.. it’s the Giants so you take it with a grain of salt, but you can see what he can hopefully do some day.
by Grinder in Training on
May 17, 2008 8:53 PM CDT
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That was a really nice throw by Alexei in addition to the excellent positioning
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on May 17, 2008 8:51 PM CDT 0 recs
That seems like it should have been an out.
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on May 17, 2008 8:52 PM CDT 0 recs
Hawk and DJ sharing shopping tips
I love listening to them
by 3E8 on May 17, 2008 8:53 PM CDT 0 recs
they stop by the tenderloin on the way to the park?
dude, that was totally not swish you saw on rush street last night. swish was at home playing xbox.
by colintj on
May 17, 2008 8:54 PM CDT
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Couple of comments
Was I the only one who didn’t know that a runner getting hit by the baseball (i.e. the Ozuna play on Dye’s grounder) results in a hit for the guy at the plate?
Also, Jerry—did you have tickets for any of the games this series? You’ll have to forgive me for being sort of ignorant of the west-coast… are you not that close to it?
Even though the Sox are up early, this has been a pretty miserable start. Dye’s had some horrendous at-bats, and that half-swing on the 1-0 “changeup” (Zito’s changeup looks average at best—I’ll have some more comments on him (not that anyone cares) in the post-game thread) was particularly pathetic.
by CWSKeith on May 17, 2008 8:55 PM CDT 0 recs
And with the question to Jerry..
by “it” I mean AT&T Park.
by CWSKeith on
May 17, 2008 8:56 PM CDT
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I'm thinking of going tomorrow.
I’ve got to pick my wife up from the airport tonight.
I live pretty close – it’s about 45 minutes by public transportation from my house.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on
May 17, 2008 9:00 PM CDT
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I don't agree....
yeah disappointing that JD didn’t come through….but otherwise they look fine.