Game 74: Gamethread #4

but i don’t understand anything else you do or say, so i guess i should just come to terms with the fact that X percent of the population is fucking nuts.

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shut up and get a job, lazy ass hippy.

by SSH2005 on Jun 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

shut up and get laid.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish.

by SSH2005 on Jun 20, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just a sec, i got to take a call on my iphone

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh come on that's just too easy

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 20, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But for the record Loyola ain't the school of hard knocks

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 20, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

a Rambler wold've hit better than Crede today

by BustedFlush on Jun 20, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes Horizon League athletics are the tits

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 20, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I meant an actual rambler, but

as an LUC alum, I agree

by BustedFlush on Jun 20, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really hope we fucking win tomorrow.

I really don’t want to set foot in Wrigley down 0-2 in the series. My girlfriend probably doesn’t want me fighting stupid ass Cubs fans.

by mjthor on Jun 20, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I would sell the tickets, haha.

by SSH2005 on Jun 20, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

seriously

anyone know the record for walk-off homerun losses in a season? We’ve got what? 5 so far?

Lisa needs braces ... DENTAL PLAN

by gafferland on Jun 20, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Recap:

1. Fuck.
2. Fucking fucker fuckface fuck. Fuck.
3. Jerry Owens sucks because he … AHHHH!!!! FUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCK!!!
4. ???
5. Profit.

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 20, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

EPIC FAIL

404 Error – Profit not found

by mjthor on Jun 20, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is disgusting...

6th inning—Leadoff double. Stranded. Never moved.
7th inning—Leadoff single. Stranded. Moved to second on 2-out walk.
8th inning—Leadoff signle. Stranded. Erased on Crede GIDP.
9th inning—Leadoff double. Stranded. Never Moved.

by SSH2005 on Jun 20, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gotta go for the bleachers!

by The Jerry Royster Experience on Jun 20, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i know why weren't we trying to advance runners?

I blame this game on Ozzie… 2nd loss of the year that he has cost us thus far.

"I would rather have a battalion of German soldiers in front of me than a platoon of French soldiers behind me."

by Where Triples Go to Die on Jun 20, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

manufacture a run without a home run?

by The Scoper on Jun 20, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unpossible.

by SSH2005 on Jun 20, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah can't take the anger

Will see you folks on the interwebs tomorrow even though the season is over.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 20, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I vent here

That way I get it out of my system.

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aramis is a douche

“No, I wasn’t sure if the ball was out, I just hit it hard”.

Really? Then why did you drop the bat and pose? Douchebag.

by JoeCoolMan24 on Jun 20, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll give him a break.

Hit the game tying and game winning homers in the 7th and 9th innnings of a rivalry game at home—if anything is poseworthy, it’s that.

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 20, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay I'm all better

Can this thread now be about hilarious image macros?

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what? your happiness and will to live didn't hinge on this baseball game?!?

Half Dome is my bitch. Shasta is next.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 20, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Colin!

I thought you were dead, man!

by homesickalien on Jun 20, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im way too lazy to be suicidal

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is the greatest excuse for a will to live...

Being lazy.
Let’s hope motivation doesn’t strike you on the day of a Sox loss.

by homesickalien on Jun 20, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't afford SSRIs?

Take up a laziness habit!

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Clearly doesn't care enough

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 20, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha.

Real fans are dead right now.

by homesickalien on Jun 20, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

its ok! as long as you assume the worst and rid yourself of all hope you can never be upset!

by Trooper on Jun 20, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Something like this?

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

MOAR

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

MassetCat

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

physics jokes are the best jokes

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just imagine he misspelled "brent"

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jun 20, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you like this check this out

http://www.ubersite.com/m/56674

Plains, Trains and Plaintains

The Story of Oedpius

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or this

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 20, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

moarplzkthx

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

The Sox fucked that won up every bit as much as the Cubs won it.

Fuck I am going to get so much shit if I go out tonight, these are the times I hate living in Rockford

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Only these?

Sorry, too easy

by sti3 on Jun 20, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was waiting for that

and your right, I hate it most of the time.. but its cheap to live here.

Actually I’m looking at jobs in the city and madison.

I don’t think I’m going out tonight, all of my friends but 2 are cubs fans… thats how bad it is here.

I’ve even had cub douchebags say to me “your supposed to cheer for the Cubs.. we are on the north sides… we are a suburb” ... no douchebag… we live 2 hours away

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Going somewhere after work

Defiantly keeping on the Sox road jersey I have on. Take that bitches!

by sti3 on Jun 20, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck it

Maybe I will… I’ll wear my 2005 World Championship Hoodie… play into the sox fans are “thuggy” sterotype a little

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

be sure to rock some sunglasses

and a coke habit

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Driving down to the Rockford Housing Projects now

I’m saying fuck the coke….. I’m just going straight to crack

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lets be honest

Sox fans cant afford a coke habit. Crack is the drug you are looking for there.

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

point taken

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by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also Day 3

Of no smoking or chew. I had to take a walk I was so pissed. I was also pounding down a PBR… I probably looked scary as shit

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I've been quit 2 and a half years

First month or so is the worst. Although probably a little better now there’s the smoking ban.

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I’m using a few piece of nicorette as needed. I’ve only needed two today surprisingly. I’m going to do it, I’m really sick of smoking plus its killing the wallet.

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When I tried nicorette

I only lasted a couple months.

This time I went cold turkey.

The other thing that sucks is the weight gain, it sneaks up on you.

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I could use a few pounds

The weight gain is actually a plus for me.

I’m also taking a few walks a day and lifting again.

The nicorette is sortof helping. I think I’m going to wean myself off it by the end of the week and pass on the rest to a friend. I’ve went from 9 pieces, to 8, to 3 so far today… probably have one or two more

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A Cubs walk-off homer in the 9th requires more than a PBR.

I need some freaking absinthe or something.

by homesickalien on Jun 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good luck. really tough to get the real stuff anymore, even from europe.

Half Dome is my bitch. Shasta is next.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 20, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

I tried some legit stuff in Prague and also had some in a hostel in Budapest. It was just like really strong liquor. Although at the hostel I ended up blacking out and coming too making out with this Italian chick while my friends laughed at me. So its not all bad

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ohh I got some heavier stuff

The PBR was just a good “walking beer”

I’m actually thinking of going down to the local microbrew and picking up a growler of some IPA

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Spotted Cow @ the office for me

Cub fans here aren’t the prickish kind thank goodnes.

by sti3 on Jun 20, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

new glarus brews a good beer.

Half Dome is my bitch. Shasta is next.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 20, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

New Glarus

Love that stuff… Spotted Cow gives me the gas though…

ohh yeah the sox suck… I’m pissed blah blah blah

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I prefer actual hallucinogenics for my Cubs loss rebooting

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i just snort coke off the urinal in the office bathroom.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you don't even have your own bathroom?

Half Dome is my bitch. Shasta is next.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 20, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i wouldn't snort coke off my urinal.

gotta watch out for my health.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was wondering whether you'd cop to that

your secretary and i are this close to calling an intervention

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

also

my high school gym teacher got caught doing that

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ozzie, Ozzie, Ozzie.

Danks,

2rd inning - 3 up, 3 down.
4th inning - 3 up, 3 down.
5th inning - 3 up, 3 down.
6th inning - 3 batters faced, a soft single , double play.

Dotel,

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 20, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bally continues his attack on playing the percentages and using statistical analysis in baseball.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

% being what?

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's very very costly to the offense to hit the pitcher

so as soon as you can get to a good bullpen, you should. we have an outstanding bullpen.

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why does our starter EVER work past the 6th then?

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 20, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

do we play in the AL or the NL?

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

because we don't play in NL parks regularly?

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i realize most of us don't care about national league baseball and strategy

so, as an fyi, it’s the correct move to pinch-hit for your pitcher in that situation.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Up by 2 and he's on a roll.

WRONG MOVE.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey that's enough math for me

er, maybe not…

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

RIGHT MOVE

and i can prove it with evidence.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok, i'd like to see that.

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

go to the game thread where this was discussed and purchase the book mentioned

cornucopia of information, including this.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can you give the execuive summary?

Don’t have time to read this book.

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

didn't we provide it above already?

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think we did that

http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/6/20/555791/game-74-gamethread-4#

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that didn't work at all. but just scroll up to my comment to bally

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How much a marginal win is it?

Over a full season, how many marginal wins are we talking?

Also does the analysis take into account the effect on run prevention, not just run creation? If this were the AL, the right move would be to stick with your starter. So the question is twofold – is that the best move from a run prevention point of view, and if it is, what is the difference between the cost on the run production side vs the cost on the run prevention side.

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

stuff i could answer if i could find my damn book

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I tried to find my copy of The Book and failed

sry

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’d have to say pulling Danks was definitely not the right move in that situation- although I don’t know your team that well…does he usually stay on a fairly low pitch count? He was only at 85, could have definitely taken it into the 8th.

The other strange move to me…is Thome THAT bad in the field these days that he can’t play 1B? I don’t see why you don’t keep swisher in the OF and Thome at first. Seemed weird to the

by Canseco's Roid Party on Jun 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The math's been done, so I consider that strategem decided.

Thome is an injury risk, primarily. The cost of him playing a game or two at what is now an unfamiliar position seems to not make sense when the overall effect of a single loss is minimal (and of course, he’s only 1/9 of the offensive side of that loss). Not to mention he’s bad against lefties, which of course Lilly is.

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Got it. I am not familiar with the math you’re referring to, is it in “the book”? Haven’t read that (was a math major so I’m coming from that side of things, just thought this seemed unusual. although i guess the cubs pitchers ALWAYS have ridiculously high pitch counts by the 6th anyway so it doesn’t come up much over there) as I like the double-switch type strategy in the NL a ton, it would be interesting to read. As Ozzie is far from the most mathematically sound manager in the game, I doubt that is why he did it. But hey had the PH led to a big inning, it would have been a great call.

by Canseco's Roid Party on Jun 20, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ozzie is actually pretty good at this sort of in game stuff

the perception that he’s an idiot is a matter of the media’s characterization rather than an actual analysis of his moves. besides it isn’t like the MSM is good at that sort of breakdown anyway. for me,it’s his random assed bunt tendencies that irritate. aside from that, he rarely errs egregiously. and the book in question is literally titled The Book. it’s by Tom Tango et. al.

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by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 5:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know

I’m as big of a saber USE FUCKING REASON guy as anyone - but this is the rare situation where I say fuck the math. So, what - the winning percentage goes up for teams on the road up 3-1 when they pinch hit their hitter in the top of the 7th: but anyoen with one good eye could see Danks was pitching excellently.

One thing that seems to happen is that Ozzie’s leash is too long with the veteran starters and often not long enough for Danks.

by madvillian on Jun 20, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Danks was "getting ropes laid out against him"

As Hawk and many people here agreed

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jun 20, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"getting ropes laid out against him"

is not based in fact.

Lee hit one to the warning track and 2 or 3 “reasonably” hard hit grounders in the previous 4 innings.

One last whine before I head to bed.

We’ll kill ‘em tomorrow.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 21, 2008 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

something sox fans themselves seem to forget (so don't feel bad not knowing)

is that the last time thome played in the field, he missed some subsequent games because he messed up his back doing it.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

7th inning - 5 pitches, 2 HRs.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he made the right moves

they just didn’t work. and the one questionable one, putting in AJ, worked. what are you going to do?

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

5 bucks says he gets skewered in the media over the weekend though

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh, of course.

he’s already gotten skewered on here for it. we know what talk radio is going to do and what the newspaper.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

probably should have asked for more than 5 then

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he deserves to be criticized.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 20, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no way. not even a little.

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

of course.

why be fair. whine, whine, whine.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Previous 4 innings,

5 K, 4 GO, 2 FO, 1 “soft line drive single (Gameday description)”.

NOBODY (underlined, in red) was hitting him hard.

The real strength of our bullpen has been getting the ball to Linebrink in 8 and Jenks in 9. Why mess with success? The only valid reason for taking out Danks is he told Ozzie he was tiring and I very much doubt that happened. At least let him pitch in the 7th til someone gets on. Worst case its 3 – 2, and bring on the bullpen.

It was a gut move and it didn’t work. IMO, it was the wrong move. I still think that overall he handles his pitchers masterfully, but no one is perfect.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 20, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

a couple of things.

as cheat pointed out, the real problem with the white sox offense in the sixth was that it left danks to lead off the top of the 7th. the choice of whether to allow danks to hit or to pinch hit was really what precipitated the pitching change, not that danks was getting hit hard or that he was tired. that was the strategic move, not the pitching change.

second, dotel has had a couple of rough outings but overall has done very well in the 7th and 8th.

Half Dome is my bitch. Shasta is next.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 20, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It wasn't cut and dried,

but fuck the math (& I’d like to see a reference that says pinch hit for a pitcher who’s faced the minimum in the previous 4 innings and has a 2 run lead AND a STUD bullpen to call on), you gotta let Danks start the 7th.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 20, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i don't think it was cut and dried either.

and surely if danks had made the last out in the top of the 6th or this had been the series next weekend, he would have started the seventh. but we can’t judge the move based purely on the 85 pitches, mowing them down facts, because danks was going to lead off the seventh. no matter whether we agree with ozzie’s call or not, it wasn’t as simple as let the guy with the hot hand stay in the game.

Half Dome is my bitch. Shasta is next.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 20, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BCB is hysterical right now.

Sample post:

/>[Response]:  Yay [thing]!!!
[Response]:  [Thing] rules!!!  We rule!!! Sux suck!!!
[Response]:  Hooray [thing]!!  Hooray everything!!!
[Response to Response]:  [Thing] is awesome!! I love my team!!!!  Because of [thing]!!!  Sun is good!!!  Fire is good!!!  We love food!!!  Yay sun!!!  Yay food!!!  Good is good!!!

Repeat.

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

good job. you broke it.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

[Hits website with wrench]

Live, damn you!!! Live!!!

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, that might have been funny.

But we’ll never know.

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 20, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sooo...

Anyone think that the Sox will win the next two?

**crickets**

by SSH2005 on Jun 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sure

I’ll go on record as being the sacrificial optimist.

by sti3 on Jun 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We lost by 1 against the best NL team at a park that wasn't the Cell

man we sure do suck. oh wait, isn’t your record in 1 run games more luck than skill?

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

cubs always win 1 run games.

always.

by larry on Jun 20, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

including 12 of 23 times this year.

Half Dome is my bitch. Shasta is next.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 20, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jun 20, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

It still hurts to give up a game like this when you have the lead and Danks was looking good… but lets face it, the Cubs are really good this year. Especially at home

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I asked a simple question...

and you couldn’t answer it.

Maybe that’s why you don’t have a job.

by SSH2005 on Jun 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

easy, ssh. not just anybody can test tee-time database software.

Half Dome is my bitch. Shasta is next.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 20, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

honestly

the only thing more predictable than the Sox meltdown was Jabroni’s meltdown.

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jun 20, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The offense going dead for 6 innings was even more predictable.

by SSH2005 on Jun 20, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

broken clock...

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure you weren't actually asking a question

hence “crickets“

you are making a comment on your own pessimism which you hoped would extend to the rest of SSS. i doubt it will.

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by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Sox!!!

What did I miss??

Hottest Sox fan: Hephaestus, god of fire!

by thecip on Jun 20, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

MOAR MACROS KTHX

are you trying to use stats around here? what the fuck do you think this is? - MM

by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't worry, no new recipes.

Though I am still holding out hope …

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 20, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

is it the last thing that's holding you?

i’m wary of making this reference since basically no one likes do the collapse

are you trying to use stats around here? what the fuck do you think this is? - MM

by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There hides the cowboy.

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 20, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you should have been more wary, you gbv-infected lazy jobless hippie.

Half Dome is my bitch. Shasta is next.

by Toonderstrook on Jun 20, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm trying I'm trying I'm trying I'm trying!

are you trying to use stats around here? what the fuck do you think this is? - MM

by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can we get some instant replay?

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1:48 , 1-1 count, Cabrera batting. Ball hits foul pole, does it not?

by JoeCoolMan24 on Jun 20, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 20, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that...

that looked like it hit the friggin pole. it really looked like it. like…really.

fuck.

are you trying to use stats around here? what the fuck do you think this is? - MM

by colintj on Jun 20, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, it definitely hit the wall

before Podsednik’s head.

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 20, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We can sit here and anaylize what happened but the real question is

Which sucks more left field or right field?

by 815Sox on Jun 20, 2008 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Giant Bowl of Suck

INGREDIENTS
Joe Crede (except when he does good things)
Pop up
Decision to take out Danks
Hypothetical decision to leave Danks in
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
Not having a job
Having a job
Man on second, nobody out
Crickets
White Sox offense (except when it does good things)
White Sox bullpen (except almost all of the time)

DIRECTIONS
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor, blend until thick and smooth.
Coat grill grate with aluminum foil. Poke holes in the foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange mixture on grate, and cook 15 minutes, turning once and brushing constantly until juices run clear.

Throw result away. Log on to website. Bitch, moan, repeat.

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 20, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ahem

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