Sox Blown Out in a Laffer

by The Cheat on May 27, 2008 9:57 PM CDT in Recaps Comment 38 comments

Mark Buehrle had a terrible first inning, Carlos Quentin and Jermaine Dye combined to strand a small FLDS family, and Paul Konerko chipped in with some terrible first base defense to hand the Sox their first blowout loss since a May 7th 13-1 drubbing at the hands of the Twins.

Buehrle's first inning was his worst of the year--which is saying something with the way his season has gone so far--because all of the damage was self-inflicted. His previous big innings featured bloops and poor defense, but this one was all about Buehrle's lack of control. After allowing a 1-out double to score on a wild pitch (which should have been blocked by Toby Hall) and sacrifice fly, Buehlre sandwiched a single with a pair of walks to load the bases. He then fell behind Franklin Gutierrez 2-1, and threw him a Get Me Over changeup that flew 400+ unhappy feet.

The game essentially ended there. Sure, the Sox still had 24 outs remaining to make up the 5-run deficit, but the Sox offense hasn't put together a big comeback (for victory) all season. It was no different Tuesday night.

A Team in Turmoil!

That's what the headline reads on the Tribune's baseball blog. I doubt the Sox are truly a team in turmoil, but they certainly have a number of distracting stories circling about.

First, there is the Orlando Cabrera calling the press box issue...
which was followed by Ozzie Guillen saying that it might become an issue with some in the clubhouse...
which might have sparked a rift between Guillen and Cabrera..
which required a comment from GM Kenny Williams.
which led to Cabrera issuing an embargo against the Sun-Times.
Oh, and Octavio Dotel had to be physically restrained from getting into a pre-game altercation with strength coach Allen Thomas.

Just another boring day covering the White Sox.

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This Was A Strange Game

With Cleveland’s Cabrera having his problems short, Konerko's drop first, and a dropped popup by Carroll.

Also, AGAIN, as Quentin goes, the Sox go. As Q doesn’t go, the Sox don’t go. (Q popped out twice with runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs and 1 out, respectively) Can we get some offensive help please?

by PaulieK14 on May 27, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This Was A Strange Game

With Cleveland’s Cabrera having his problems at short, Konerko’s drop at first, and a dropped popup by Carroll.

by PaulieK14 on May 27, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whose our daddy?

When the head of the household is a dysfunctional role model what is to be expected? Today runners on first and second , nobody out, down two runs, Pablo Ozuna at bat, bunt right? Wrong, Ozzie Ball.
The central division is not the 2005 version. The White Sox need a leader, not a cautionary tale. Don’t make us wait another 88 years, pull the trigger Reinsdorf.

by mioilman on May 27, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There's a boxscore listed at the top of the site

They were never down by two runs… Not that would make the rest of your argument any better…

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 28, 2008 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Trib making sense of the turmoil

I never had anybody complain about that stuff,” said Cabrera, who won his second Gold Glove Award last season with the Los Angeles Angels. “If there was a major-league player who tells me he’s not selfish, he’s lying. Everyone is selfish about numbers, because that’s the only thing people cannot lie about. That’s it. It’s not a big deal. I don’t know who’s trying to make this a big deal. Maybe it’s the media, maybe it’s the manager. And nobody is complaining about that stuff. Nobody cares about that.”
It’s not uncommon for a uniformed member of the Sox’s staff to call a member of the media relations staff to ask an official scorer to review a call.

“We don’t mind doing it,” said Guillen, adding that he has placed calls to Chicago veteran official scorer Bob Rosenberg to question calls.”

More here…

"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "

by onlysoxfaninboston on May 28, 2008 12:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Cabrera going to complain to the official scorer about his numerous baserunning mistakes, too?

Guy just keeps digging himself a hole. Complaining to the scorer about errors – sure I’d rather see him be better in the field, but in the big picture not that big a deal.

But now he’s turning this into a war with Ozzie (and KW), or at least, feeding the media enough juicy quotes that they can create a storyline they can blow up into “Cabrera vs Ozzie.” I thought this guy was supposed to be a pro’s pro, you think he’d know better.

by vince_ on May 28, 2008 1:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"But now he’s turning this into a war"

Who are you, Joe Cowley??

"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "

by onlysoxfaninboston on May 28, 2008 2:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

William Randolph Hearst?

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on May 28, 2008 2:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Joseph Pulitzer

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on May 28, 2008 7:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rupert Murdoch = WRH

I took the "under".

by winningugly on May 28, 2008 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

any hack of right wing political blog

that can shape people’s perceptions predicated on bullshit.

"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "

by onlysoxfaninboston on May 28, 2008 7:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

let me reword that

any right wing blogger who can spin something out of nothing

i’ve been up all night, not thinking straight, and i’m using the right because they do a much better job at it.

"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "

by onlysoxfaninboston on May 28, 2008 7:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

All I'm saying is Cabrera should know better

by vince_ on May 28, 2008 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great...

this ridiculous “turmoil” stuff isn’t going to quiet down in the press for awhile. What a joke.

Also, I love this turn of phrase, Cheat: ”...and threw him a Get Me Over changeup that flew 400+ unhappy feet. “

gonna out-energy a lot of guys, simply by over-attituding them

by defensive indifference on May 28, 2008 1:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the official scorer must be afraid of all of the white sox...

the botched pickoff/rundown resulted in the majors’ first triple steal since 1987.

"Let's assume that Kenny is still convinced that the White Sox can compete in 2008, which seems to be a good assumption. Apparently, Kenny thinks that Rowand would be a better acquisition than (Andruw) Jones to compete in 2008. My main point is that Kenny is a moron and this proves it."

by Toonderstrook on May 28, 2008 1:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wassermann.

if nothing else, watching wassermann’s pickoff moves is entertaining. on may 18, he threw over to third and almost nabbed a giants runner and tonight he executed a (rare) should-have-been successful fake to third throw to first move.

by Toonderstrook on May 28, 2008 1:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Got to keep running at the guy he's got picked off.

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on May 28, 2008 6:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like we should get acquainted with Alexei at short

dammit

by Daniel Berlyn on May 28, 2008 7:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Big game tonight.

Both for the Sox and the Indians.

Grow up, Mr. Cabrera. You’re not in La La land any more. We don’t wash and wax our cars 3 times a week in Chicago. We’re grinders.

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on May 28, 2008 8:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bally, check your schedule...

Game is at 11:00 AM today, not tonight.

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on May 28, 2008 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oops.

11? Why not 10…........or 9?

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on May 28, 2008 8:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

All this could have been prevented

if Ozzie would have just handled it all internally and outside the press. Apparently, Cabrera doesn’t feel (rightly or wrongly) that he’s not being protected. Swisher earlier this year feels it’s great and he feels he is. KW agrees, and now he’s chirped in with the last word instead of handling it internally. Ozzie and KW need to learn to say ‘we’ve talked about it and we’re ok’ to the press, instead of this need to show that they’re in charge to people outside the clubhouse.

If Ozzie follows form, either the Sox keep winning and it blows over, or he says something outrageous to distract away from the players and other issues like this. Very predictable. Scheduled launch—-2 weeks.

Show mercy. I get to watch the Rangers.

by Tim from Texas on May 28, 2008 8:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How's Josh Fields doing @ 3rd base?

I see he has 7 errors. Were those early, recent or equally distributed?

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on May 28, 2008 9:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He has three...

since returning from the DL (May 21), all on throws.

Juan Uribe started a rehab assignment in Charlotte yesterday, going 0-for-3. Egbert got his head handed to him -

4.2 IP, 10 H, 9 ER, 3 BB, 2 K.

Josh Fields and Chris Getz each went 0-for-3 with a walk. Jerry Owens went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk. Danny Richar went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk.

Chris Getz has been playing shortstop recently, and last night he played left field.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 28, 2008 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, JRE.

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on May 28, 2008 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In other minor-league news...

This guy David Cook just continues to hit.

His batting line is up to .327/.479/.617. He’s among the Southern League leaders in most offensive categories.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 28, 2008 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can he play SS? Might need him soon ; )

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on May 28, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

bet at his age he knows how to dial the press box on his own

without complaining

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on May 28, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh.

He plays right field for the Barons. The only downside to the guy is that he’s old (26) for AA. But he didn’t come out of nowhere this year – he’s hit at every level. The Sox just haven’t been promoting him for whatever reason. Maybe they don’t consider him a prospect.

In other AA news, after a terrible start, Cole Armstrong is starting to turn things around. He’s batting .316/.366/.395 over his last ten games.

Fernando Hernandez has 15 strikeouts, and ten walks, in 13.1 IP since returning to the Sox organization.

An interesting guy is pitcher Carlos Torres, who has 56 strikeouts against 11 walks and 2 homers in 53.1 IP. He’s old for the Southern League (25) too, though.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 28, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

also watch the other torres

one of my favorite former top prospects. fell into the usual high school pitcher injury pattern. but he was filthy back in the day. not sure how much of that stuff he retains but it looks like he’s gotten things righted since he came to the sox organization. could be a nice bullpen guy later this year, if need be, or thereafter.

The Rays win 80 games and will ship you your favorite 6 pack or bottle of reasonable wine -Tdogg

I would sell Rays 89 til my fucking face caved in - ballyb

by larry on May 28, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

Coming from a paper that had 13 stories about the cubs in the paper and 1 about the Sox, i dont take too seriously. The tribune wants to keep the cubs in the headlines, and keep their image clean. Best way to monopolize the chicago readers? Trash the other team in town. Pretty old and crappy trick.

by Rockraines on May 28, 2008 11:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A Team in Turmoil!!!

Needs to be the headline on a spinning paper in a gangster movie.

What would Kittle do??

by thecip on May 28, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Quentin that vulnerable to high heat?

Or was he just off or trying too hard yesterday? Both of the at-bats I saw he got beat by high fastballs late in the count with guys in scoring position. Argh!

by sti3 on May 28, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs