Game 34: White Sox (15-17) vs. Twins (17-15)
by The Wizard on May 8, 2008 12:00 PM CDT
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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)
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
And when might we expect this total ass-kicking to begin, Larry?
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knock it off, bally
Great minds – are frustrated.
I took the "under".
by winningugly on May 8, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we having fun yet?
I took the "under".
by winningugly on May 8, 2008 1:50 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
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
once again illustrating the efficacy of that stat.
Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!
by larry on May 8, 2008 12:28 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
you know who was the most efficacious at hits per at bat?
Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!
by larry on May 8, 2008 12:56 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?
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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
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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
I didn't know Getz had such an extensive minor league career.
by Brush Back on May 8, 2008 1:20 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
I don't know - I ask that about Ramirez every at bat
by Brush Back on May 8, 2008 1:24 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
Well at least we found a point to agree on
by Brush Back on May 8, 2008 1:27 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
But his split against lefties would fit right in
by Brush Back on May 8, 2008 1:35 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
Just what I am, after those 2 Ks.
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up 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
Really fucking depressing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 1:22 PM CDT 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
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by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but the offense Toby brings ........
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up 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?
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by Toonderstrook on May 8, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He went on first move, and Danks was going home
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by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up 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.
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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!
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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.
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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
This team is too damn good...
to be losing like this, right Hawk?
by The Jerry Royster Experience 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
Because the Sox offense...
is not good?
by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up 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.
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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
GoMEZ WILL steal second...
and third too.
by dantesox on May 8, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we pitched out, could we get him?
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
need a pick-off.
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by Toonderstrook on May 8, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Toby Hall has a cannon
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by The Cheat on May 8, 2008 1:47 PM CDT 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
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?
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by Toonderstrook on May 8, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looked like he just didn't try to touch the base properly.
by SSH2005 on May 8, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good...he owed the sox after last night.
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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
Good slide and he's safe.
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb 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
trying to take credit for my willie mays hayes nickname?
Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!
by larry on May 8, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up 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?
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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
one of the reasons i wanted the sox to go after him after toby died last year
Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!
by larry on May 8, 2008 1:59 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?
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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
Marco Scutaro begs to differ.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:04 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
What's Phil Rizzuto's excuse?
by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:09 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
No replay of the PK "error."
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Editing for the fanbase.
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:02 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
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
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
A ONE - RUN - HOME - RUN.
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:28 PM CDT 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
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
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
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
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
And the total ass-kicking has begun!!!!!
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb 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
Did you see that swing?
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
have you seen luis rodriguez, casilla, juan castro, michael ryan...
Jesus H. Larry! I said the first half!
by larry on May 8, 2008 2:46 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
He's better than Aaron Harang...
but it’s close.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on May 8, 2008 2:46 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
What do you think about Big Brown for the Triple Crown?
Pitching and defense.
by ballyb on May 8, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up 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
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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