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Game 34: White Sox (15-17) vs. Twins (17-15)

Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox, May 8, 2008 1:05 PM CDT


John Danks (LHP) vs. Kevin Slowey (RHP)

Time: 1:05 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
John Danks 2-3 6 6 0 0 0 0 34.2 28 12 12 2 8 25 3.12 1.04
Kevin Slowey 0-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3.1 4 3 3 1 0 2 8.10 1.20



GO SOX!

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Last time Slowey faced the Sox...

Sep. 23, 2007 -

7 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 9 K.

I expect a similar line today.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Optimistic I see

Q gets 3 or 4 of the 4 hits in that scenario ?

by Grinder in Training on May 8, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only two.

Toby Hall will poke out a single, as will Paul Konerko.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just for fun

i’m going to pick a total ass-kicking of slowey.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sox are due...

Slowey is 1-0 with a 1.86 ERA in two career starts against Chicago.

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

appearances, not starts

the other was a relief.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice to know MLB.com can't be trusted

cut and paste from them.

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i always have fun

i know i’m the minority in that.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Most folks are a slave to the grind

Have you gone to many games this year? It might be tough to watch this in person.

I took the "under".

by winningugly on May 8, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

depends upon what you’re watching. i find it’s much easier to just watch certain players (whether on the sox or another team) and worry less about the score.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the Sox make Slowey...

Look like Roidger Clemens, I am going to scream! Or maybe I will just yell for Cedric Benson’s mommy!

Scouting Report:
Twins: With Scott Baker’’s strained right groin muscle keeping him a question mark for his next start, the Twins decided to call up Slowey. The right-hander has not pitched in the Majors since April 3, when he left his start after just 3 1/3 innings with a right biceps strain. After letting the injury heal during a DL stint, Slowey headed to the Minors and made three starts there. He last pitched for Triple-A Rochester on May 1, giving up two earned runs over five innings. He allowed two walks and struck out nine. Slowey is 1-0 with a 1.86 ERA in two career starts against Chicago.

C'mon, Smokey! This isn't 'Nam, it's bowling. There are rules!

by thekever on May 8, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez, SS;
Q, LF;
Thome, DH;
PK, 1B;
Dye, RF;
Swish, CF;
Crede, 3B;
Uribe, 2B;
Hall, C.

wtf…and last time they faced slowly uribe yes juanito himself had 3 of the 4 hits

Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!

by beanohatesthecubs on May 8, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Toby Hall

leading the lineup with his .286 average.

by Ryno on May 8, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and small sample sizes.

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 8, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't even need to get into that.

he’s seventh in the lineup in EqA with a spectacular .212.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's perfectly efficacious

at describing the rate of hits per at bat. clearly, toby hall is the best hitter in today’s lineup.

by Ryno on May 8, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude, everybody knows

tony conigliaro routinely went 5 for 4 before he got beaned.

by Ryno on May 8, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it wasnt

a chicken wing eating contest…although with him Thome and Paul…I think we could take most teams in a wing eating contest….although Brew Crew have Prince but maybe we can re-sign david Wells…then we couldnt lose

Ground ball to first, and the White Sox have won the Pennant!

by beanohatesthecubs on May 8, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fielder is a vegetarian now.

by the way, have you heard back from the commish yet on the quentin ballot issue?

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 8, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

prince is a vegetarian

unless they’re soy chicken wings he’s toast.

by Ryno on May 8, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

draft
General manager Ken Williams plans to accompany the White Sox on their 10-game trip after spending several weekends scouting top amateur players in preparation for next month’s draft.

It’s a very important draft for the Sox, who draft eighth overall but don’t have a second-round selection.


http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/05/draft-update.html

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

larry scooped you again...

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 8, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dammit, they just popped up on my reader

maybe because I just opened it up…

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you just don't quit, do you?

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just trying to keep up professor!

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i keep my campaign promises

said i’d update the thread in exchange for recommendations.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ozzie
“The reason everyone likes Lou Piniella is because he’s (bleeped) up,” Guillen said.

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/05/lineups-ozzie-o.html

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crucial Game

And I feel a win deep down in my soul

Bloggin'

http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/

by Six Pack on May 8, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

don't worry

danks’ pink goatee will scare the twinkies!

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Alexei leading off. Holy fuck, start the firesale now.

"P.S. if Cintron gets traded or released I will buy drinks for the whole board" - tubesox 6/24/07

by mjthor on May 8, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

indy's on the schedule!

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=cws

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

on why releasing juan uribe now is probably a futile endeavor

I was asked last night, on ESPN Radio here in New York, about Jason Giambi and Carlos Delgado, neither of whom is playing well so far this season. Both are in the final season of high-dollar contracts, so again, you have a sunk cost for one year. While releasing the players would sate the bloodlust that has become so much a part of baseball in Gotham, neither team has an acceptable substitute on hand. The Mets simply have no first-base options, while the Yankees have fan favorite Shelley Duncan, who’s kind of Richie Sexson without the good years. You can’t swing an ax wildly with no plan to stanch the blood flow after you hit something. "Platoon Marlon Anderson and Damion Easley" is not a plan.

It’s not enough to identify a problem. It’s not enough to grasp the concept of sunk costs. It’s not enough to take an underperforming player out of the equation. You have to have a plan for what comes next, one that is better than the current situation. The Blue Jays didn’t, and for their trouble, they’ve wasted one of the best run-prevention stretches any team will have all year by going 8-9, leaving them treading water in the AL East. Perhaps Frank Thomas wasn’t the solution, but it has to be clear by now that he damn sure wasn’t the problem.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7489

until richar is available, just like the above situations, there really isn’t a plan. would be nice to see the sox cut bait on a bad player, regardless of money, but cutting him really does not much more than sate the bloodlust in the second city. uribe bad; present options likely worse.

now pablo…

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

interesting, though 1 question:

why don’t you consider Getz or Frenchy “a plan”, even if for this season only, or until Richar is healthy and hitting?

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because...

he thinks that Uribe is better than either Getz or Bourgeois.

I disagree w/r/t Getz (although I understand larry’s qualms about him), but Bourgeois shouldn’t be a starting player at the MLB level. He’s better than Pablo Ozuna, but Pablo Ozuna shouldn’t be starting, either.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't think either of those are as good or better than juan

they’re both AAAA or utility players with no pop. uribe is at least a utility player with pop and the ability to play plus defense.

a lot of the bloodletting we’ve seen recently – thomas, j. jones, etc. – has just been done for the sake of doing something or, at the very least, not for baseball reasons. the only real useful ones i’ve seen were wilkerson and vidro because the mariners at least replaced those players with somethings that are likely to be more useful both now and going forward.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have a AAAA team with MLB pitching right now

So why not give one of the kids a chance – and more than a few games and before we say they can’t

by Brush Back on May 8, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

because one doesn't need to give them a chance before saying they can't

their minor league histories make it clear. just like juan’s major league history makes it clear what he is.

if your position is play the kids, everything else be damned, that’s fine. it just doesn’t make things better in baseball terms. which was my and sheehan’s point.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why would it need to be extensive?

in fact, that’s one of the things that would weigh against bringing him up. he hasn’t mastered the minors yet; why would he be able to survive as a starter in the bigs?

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh huh

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

getz in the majors right now

would be like a combination of owens and uribe. when he made contact, the ball would be lucky to get out of the infield. and, when he didn’t make contact, a guy who is striking out in 20% of his at-bats at AAA and walking in 7% (boy, whose stats do those sound like who plays in the majors…?) is going to get eaten alive.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wasn't aware of that.

but there you go.

he needs more time to adjust to AAA before getting the call to the majors.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

alexei testing the theoretical bottom of EqA.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and quentin testing the theoretical height

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can you point me in the direction where EqA is calculated?

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

by whitesoxmatt on May 8, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

baseball prospectus

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

- inf ?

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the suspense is appalling

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Q!

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crushed!

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's pretty depressing...

when a guy gets in scoring position with less than two outs, the 3-4 hitters are coming up, and you know there’s no way he’s going to score.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great minds.......

Pitching and defense.

by ballyb on May 8, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

10-73 w/RISP

since the “playoff teams win these kinda games” comment

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paulie and Thome K

So is Thome going to break the AL record for K’s this year??

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

poor Q...

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but on the bright side,

our BABIP in that inning was .500.

Pitching and defense.

by ballyb on May 8, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

unsustainable

it’s all downhill from there.

by Ryno on May 8, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We got our 1 hit off Slowey

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cudduyer averages a steal every 100 PA

walks to second base on Danks/Hall

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

He’s offensive at the buffet table.

(first fat joke I’ve made with a Uribe sighting…)

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did danks forget about cuddyer or what?

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 8, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i wouldn't have worried about him

because the twins will run anyways knowing toby can’t throw anyone out

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

by whitesoxmatt on May 8, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

most of them will still have to go on first move. can catch one of them if they get overanxious.

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 8, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Toby

Most useless Sox Player – discuss?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pablo?

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

by whitesoxmatt on May 8, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have a winner!!

Pitching and defense.

by ballyb on May 8, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ramirez is giving him a run for it

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Punto was a late scratch

Hamstring cramp, they say. Probably dehydrated from all that running around the bases last night. You gotta drink your electrolytes little Nicky!

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard he

was on Rush Street living it up and then sleeping with our women. Dmn you Punto, dmn you.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Gomez

is a .256/.296/.364 hitter in his short major league career. After last night, he’s hit .321/.345/.607 against the White Sox… sure there are sample size issues, but he has more career plate appearances against the White Sox than he does any other team.

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Danks fastest fastball: 88 once, 87 the rest...

according to Gameday. Does that sound/look right?
Or am I thinking of another pitcher topping out at 90-91?

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just hit 92

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"The longer you're in [baseball], the less you know about it" - Hawk

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

by whitesoxmatt on May 8, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gotta agree with you 100%

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How come we

make every scrub pitcher look like a cy young candidate?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Last season was

historically bad offensively…..

by dantesox on May 8, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

everybody but thome fell behind 0-1, most on called strike fastballs.

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 8, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's be fair to slowey here

a guy with his numbers is not a scrub pitcher. this isn’t odalis perez or something.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or Livan Hernandez

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny comment posted at Jim's place:

”...and Crede pops up to third stranding two runner’s in scoring position. Enterprise car rental want to let you know, even through the Sox can’t get a man home; we’ll pick you up.”

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

need a pick-off.

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 8, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

certainly

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

clearly

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well which is it? clearly or certainly?

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

absolutely both

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no doubt

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how bad was the jump?

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 8, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good...he owed the sox after last night.

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 8, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

shat myself

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

apocalypse sign?

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Like I said...

Ramirez = Warning Track Power.

by SSH2005 on May 8, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Never saw that nickname...

I was thinking more of Ray Durham.

by SSH2005 on May 8, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's just a joke, of course

i’ve just referred to him that way a few times. it’s not like it’s particularly hard to have discerned either in spring training or early this year that his “power” wasn’t going to translate to the majors (outside of arizona, of course).

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And a little left or right would it have been a double?

Gameday doesn’t give that detail…

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like I said before...

...should have just waved the white flag in the 3rd.

Juan, Toby, Alexei…ugh.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CSN is listing the HR leaders on the bottom of the screen

1(t). Mike Napoli (TB)—8

Really?

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he plays for the angels

but yeah that’s right

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was he available?

Any idea what it would have taken to get him?

by Grinder in Training on May 8, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no idea and no idea.

just a shadow and a thought.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough

I’ve been a fan of his too.

by Grinder in Training on May 8, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I was questioning

How do you make that mistake?

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

data entry is usually done by flunkies?

read this site. there are a couple rays behind him in the standings.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Napoli's got a lot of power.

He just doesn’t get a lot of playing time.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i loves me some napoli

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's Italian

An Italian with power is a redundancy, sir.

I took the "under".

by winningugly on May 8, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

power comes from the mother, not the father, jer

i see you failed genetics.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Always looking for the exception

and having to go back to the ‘50’s to find it. You are a singles expert, Jer.

I took the "under".

by winningugly on May 8, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scutaro is Venezuelan

Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.

by rhythm on May 8, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

with an italian father and a spanish mother

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had no idea

that’s the second new thing I learned today

Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.

by rhythm on May 8, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

time for the Sox's 2nd hit of the game

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

by whitesoxmatt on May 8, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This offense is sickening

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, I'll tell you, this Slowey is very good.

Twins are lucky they had him in the FUCKING MINORS when Baker went down.

Pitching and defense.

by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure the Sox are just unlucky...

that they keep running into all these future Hall-of-Fame pitchers every day.

I mean, there’s no other explanation that I can think of.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need to try

and hit more singles.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow. bolding, too. way to step it up.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Danks really throwing 93 - 94 MPH...

or is it just Comcast’s shitty gun?

by SSH2005 on May 8, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wasn't someone above asking about why danks was throwing 88 on gameday?

shows how much this stuff is worth

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, I was.

1st 2 innings he topped out at 88, then the next 2 it was 92-94. I quit looking after that.

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Danks throws a cutter at about 88 (give or take a few MPH) and a fastball at about 90-91 (give or take)

I don’t see what the problem is “with this stuff”

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

putting complete credence into gun readings?

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well pitch f/x

is a 4(?) camera tracking system

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

right

did i miss something or was a replying to a post about the comcast gun?

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The cursing is really escalating this week

Giving me a chuckle

Bloggin'

http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/

by Six Pack on May 8, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not listening.

What did they say about Walker?

Pitching and defense.

by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's not his fault

Any team can go into a slump for 22 months

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walk has a job in which he can never be judged on his performance...

or fired based on this performance. He has the greatest job in the world.

by SSH2005 on May 8, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Something needs to give

They might as well be run by a staff of Dusty Baker clones the way they are playing

Bloggin'

http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/

by Six Pack on May 8, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And...

that’s the ballgame. Nice effort on John Danks’ part, but it just wasn’t enough.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How the fuck did he hit that?

Why don’t the Twins just swing for the fences at every pitch and strike out like us?

by SSH2005 on May 8, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pull him.

He’s shit. He gave up a run.

Pitching and defense.

by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a shame

I was hoping for the game to go 0-0 for 15 innings and then get postponed until july because of rain.

Daggummit!

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

U=You are wtnessing the

“gotta pitch a perfect game syndrome.”

Pitching and defense.

by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

scratch the U=

Pitching and defense.

by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has being swept by the Twins

ever NOT been a sign of horrible things?

by madopal on May 8, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe

but the sox won the first game so i’m not sure what you’re getting at

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're having trouble keeping perspective?

or you just don’t really care?

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to care at this point

But hey, I’ve never had the larry pile on before. So I’m down for my rite of passage.

by madopal on May 8, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there you go.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought we'd be 1-2 if the Twins win this one?

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We are...

After the beating yesterday and our wonderful performance today, just feels damn futile.

What with all the sunshine around the boards helping and all, too. Not that it’s not justified…

by madopal on May 8, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to turn the monkey's backward for a rally

or something like that

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a solo HR!

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

anybody here could've called that but it was too easy

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not enough singles!

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And there's the traditional...

Sox solo homer. The offense has done their job for the day.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my inner farmio is telling me

another solo shot ties it.

by Ryno on May 8, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

farmer: this may go to the dan ryan

the dan ryan hitting philosophy is alive and spreading

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

since that hasn't been working

walker has begun encouraging guys to swing for the tri-state.

by Ryno on May 8, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

clearly

juan listened.

by Ryno on May 8, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure,

if they re-route the Dan Ryan to about three rows behind the bullpen.

by ReservoirDog on May 8, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone tell joe that we need more singles

not doubles, just singles

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

by whitesoxmatt on May 8, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Odds of Crede LOB?

1-2 for $50

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

25-24

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Uribe and Ramirez batting?

I don’t think you can set the odds high enough.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Long shot came in!

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

juan's been real dangerous lately

walker finally doing something right with that new batting stance. snicker.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

clearly

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i shouldn't disparage it too much

whether it’s walker or uribe, he has been hitting better (and looking better at the plate, which matters oh so much more) since the change. though the odds were certainly in favor of him not sucking that badly all year.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes...

swinging for the fences on every pitch results in reaching the fences.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BACK TO BACK!!!!!

Not HRs, hits. Unless you count the Swisher K.

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH NOES!

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

profundo!

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's So Awesome

"You might be impressed with your analysis, but I am not. Stop wasting my time." - Chris De Luca

by BoKnows on May 8, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

someone is carrying this team.

right on his chubby belly.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Toby?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Danks enjoys his run

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Toby were on the Twins, ONE swing like that last one

and he would be DFAed.

ONE.

Pitching and defense.

by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

don't be fooled by how the twins play us

they have and had some shitty, shitty players on their teams and quite a few look a whole lot like toby at the plate.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Nicky Punto is the Man!

At least when playing the team with the Black Hats.

I took the "under".

by winningugly on May 8, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he's Italian.

Where were you with THAT example, JRE?

I took the "under".

by winningugly on May 8, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone's a little touchy...

when it comes to defending the honor of Italian hitters.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

The Nick Punto that has played the Sox is not the Nick Punto known to the rest of the league.

by hitlesswonder on May 8, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alexei Ramirez is the worst hitter I've ever seen.

"P.S. if Cintron gets traded or released I will buy drinks for the whole board" - tubesox 6/24/07

by mjthor on May 8, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He really should be in AAA

Where he can get some decent hitting instruction.

But, I have actually seen worse hitting.

by hitlesswonder on May 8, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm debating whether it shouldn't be AA

and, while i have seen worse, it’s generally been at the high school level.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that

Andy Gonzalez in disguise??

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know AA has actual pitching prospects

AAA has AAAA pitchers, and Ramirez had some success against those in ST at least.

I have to say, Royce Clayton’s first have season with the Sox seemed worse to me. Didn’t he get down to .098 or something?

by hitlesswonder on May 8, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

each level kind of has actual pitching prospects

and shitty pitchers. welcome to minor league baseball.

Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!

by larry on May 8, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Odds Ramirez

gets sent down after the game?

1-4

$50?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's got it

wrapped up unless there is an injury.

Eight Belles was his only challenge and she is now glue. (just a joke PETA people)

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on May 8, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A-Ram does it again...

1-3 grounder.
Anyway, the rallyy monkey hats worked!

"Lipstick traces on cigarettes can get you in trouble or remind you of the wonders of the night before."

by Chiburb on May 8, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think today it's bullpen's turn to fail

That hasn’t happened in a while. They’re due.

by hitlesswonder on May 8, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dotel's coming in...

thereby increasing the chances of that happening.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Five K's?

WTF?!?

C'mon, Smokey! This isn't 'Nam, it's bowling. There are rules!

by thekever on May 8, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy Keehrist!

3 RUNS! FOR US? Wheeeeeee!

I took the "under".

by winningugly on May 8, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gamethread #2

http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/5/8/482618/game-34-gamethread-2

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

by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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