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Game 75: Gamethread #2

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Dewayne puts it on the board!

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lol @ ramirez

high fastball he hits a looping liner to deep short and is easily thrown out. Most guys a) take that pitch or b) swing right through it every time. Somehow Ramirez hits it hard but right at someone.

by madvillian on Jun 21, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go, Jose!

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

manufacture that

Lisa needs braces ... DENTAL PLAN

by gafferland on Jun 21, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

georgia started

http://ncaasports.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_mbasebl.html?event=609916…

tv: espn2

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is that beckham any good?

he needs to get a new haircut, i know that much

by hoodlight on Jun 21, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he must be

they even made a movie about him

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

correction: tv: espn

beckham ab now

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have to repeat this one..

Owens’ groin yet again comes through for the Sox!

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 21, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jerry's groin is working

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MVP!

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 21, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Contreras decides to give one back.

Jim Edmonds. I guess he’s not done yet.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jim Edmunds?

Really?

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 21, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking fuck fuck.

FUCK

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

San Diego should fire their batting coach....

apparently the Cubs simply adjusted Edmonds’ feet back to how they were in his STL heydays….and here you go.

by stanchar on Jun 21, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Batting Practice?

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dude

this is some kind of karmic torure. Live by the long ball, die by the long ball.

Lisa needs braces ... DENTAL PLAN

by gafferland on Jun 21, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am seriously on a 20 second delay here.

At least. This blows.

Lisa needs braces ... DENTAL PLAN

by gafferland on Jun 21, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta love getting a 2-run jack...

and then giving it back in the very next inning.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, not to sound like Hawk

but that last pitch to Theriot was definitely a strike for Q

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 21, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He got a ground ball

70% of the time that’s probably a DP.

It just happened to find a hole.

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 21, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or

Throwing a 0-2 breaking pitch down the middle of the plate could be a bad approach. Whether its a pitcher, the ball boy, or babe ruth

by southsideirish71 on Jun 21, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even though AJ dropped it

looked like it caught the plate

by 3E8 on Jun 21, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jose has nothing today

nobody swinging at pitches off the plate, squeezed by the ump – disaster looms

by randy77 on Jun 21, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We have a winner here.

Just got home fom the game and your post summarizes the game, except for the “squeezed by the ump part”. Nothing, NINE runs of nothing.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 21, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We NEED Masset

Hottest Sox fan: Hephaestus, god of fire!

by thecip on Jun 21, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa....

season series is over? You forget the Cubs never win on the road.

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great...

Jose has reverted to Suck Big Time Jose.

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Disgusting

I was going to run over to a cubs friends house… now maybe not

by 815Sox on Jun 21, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

epic?

please gain at least a little perspective

Only guys with big salaries like me can afford a hat like that... HEY I'm a guy like me!

by whitesoxmatt on Jun 21, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

losing a 3 run 4th inning lead

doesn’t make it epic.

from the American Heritage Dictionary Epic – “Surpassing the usual or ordinary, particularly in scope or size” and i’m assuming you’re not referring to it in the heroic sense, so i’ll ignore that

Sorry, but that doesn’t seem to be too out of the ordinary. now don’t mention that they ended up scoring 9 runs because this comment was made before then. be glad that now you can stop watching this game and enjoy a wonderful day outside. once i hit post here, my afternoon is freed up and i will enjoy a glorious day.

Only guys with big salaries like me can afford a hat like that... HEY I'm a guy like me!

by whitesoxmatt on Jun 21, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Settle the fuck down.

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Down to 2.5....

Blackburn vs Owings tonight in Minneapolis….Owings has been brutal lately…Twins’ offense on fire.

by stanchar on Jun 21, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The devs needs to put in an "ignore user" feature

or this site will eventually die.

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 21, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If this was Danks on the mound and this was happening

He would of already made the change. But a crafty vet gets to get destroyed for a bunch.

by southsideirish71 on Jun 21, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Very close to turning this game off.

I was despondent until like 8 pm yesterday. Beautiful weekend. Not worth it sulking inside.

Lisa needs braces ... DENTAL PLAN

by gafferland on Jun 21, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too.

I went for a nice jog and shit today. Raced home to watch the game even though I wanted another lap. Probably just gonna go back.

by 815Sox on Jun 21, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What an absolute embarrassment.

Get this 50 year old fuck out of the game.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs are pansies

Who scores on singles?

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, singles suck...

So do consecutive hits.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's fair to worry about Jose again....

Is he hurt?
Did his ex-wife come over and fuck him and then not call him back?
Does he have a new relationship that is on the rocks?

by stanchar on Jun 21, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Take Danks out at 85 pitches when he is rolling...

Leave Contreras in when he is getting shelled.

That makes sense.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice job by Ozzie managing this series

Pulls Danks who is cruising, young kid got to get him out of there. then leaves old man river to die without even a trip to the mound to ask what the hell is going on. The dusty baker approach to pitcher management.

by southsideirish71 on Jun 21, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking Jose.

It’s great how he doesn’t have to deal with the real world implications of this implosion like most of us watching. I can’t stand watching him when he’s out there throwing meatballs with that stupid fucking look on his face. What an idiot.

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shameful

At least we got a few good starts out of the old man before he reverted to his former self.

by Bull Pain on Jun 21, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lets see what Niko Belick is up to...

Hottest Sox fan: Hephaestus, god of fire!

by thecip on Jun 21, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Word

Taking off, will let sshiotti consumate his cubs love in this thread some more.

Both feet on the bandwagon.

by vince_ on Jun 21, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROFL...

another homer.

Edmonds has 2 homers in this inning.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep this franchise is ova

Trade everyone.

Fire Ozzie.

Move the team to Portland.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They have some rotation duds

But their lineup is far better than ours. Even their dud middle infielders are hitting better than ours.

by Bull Pain on Jun 21, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

time to fire up the grill!

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher's spot due up

Masset will now pitch the remainder of the game.

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jun 21, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...

I don’t remember ever watching the team I’m rooting for give up that much in one half inning.

This goes well with the theme of giving up more walk-off homers than I’ve ever been on the wrong end of.

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well not that there's any pressure on this team

But hell Marquis isn’t a good pitcher, and they did come back from a 6 run deficit like 4 days ago.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hindisght

bad call by ozzie to leave jose in

by No It All on Jun 21, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh, it was only the forth.

The Sox need their starters to go farther than that.

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And as pointed out already

No one in the Sox bullpen is a great inducer of ground balls except Jenks.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was saying it over and over...

That was a great move by Ozzie to leave Contreras in long enough to give up 9 fucking runs.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We moved a runner over!!!

It was a mistake but whatever

by 815Sox on Jun 21, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Like I said

Marquis is weak. JD make this shitbox pay.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why am I still watching?

Lisa needs braces ... DENTAL PLAN

by gafferland on Jun 21, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just wonder...

what family issue we’ll start hearing about when Jose sucks for the rest of the season. I thought getting paid millions of dollars was enough to maybe check that backage at the clubhouse door.

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Or maybe he's just old

And it’s unfair to expect him to pitch so well every outing.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

123 inning for the Cubs?

God, their offense is pathetic

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lot's of innings left

can get back on level terms with some big hits

by hoodlight on Jun 21, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a surprise though

Not to be Hawk, but it does need to be said that many of the calls that just aren’t going our way this year

by 815Sox on Jun 21, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TV off

Later guys… see you tommorrow.

by 815Sox on Jun 21, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So long fellas

I’m in ‘till the end, I’ll lock up when I leave

by 3E8 on Jun 21, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell, I just woke up

Looks like I missed everybody’s “A” material.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Jun 21, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

beckham ab now

espn

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

single through left

avg .402

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

beckam scored

dawgs 2-0

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dawgs 4-0

if they win this they go to the college world series?

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

beckham ibb

dawgs 6-1

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yosh fields

whats that guy up to?

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Watching their power hitters use the entire field

makes me sick. Because I know our team has no concept what so ever on how to do it. We have a one trick pony offense. Somehow, people get better when they get into their system offensively. People that come to our team regress.

by southsideirish71 on Jun 21, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sox suck...

Let’s stick to playing the Pirates to help the old record.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh, studying is more important than this

No doubt Sox will be back on track tomorrow.

Ryan Dempster, he sucks right?

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The comments on the article make me laugh
this guy is an idiot ninja don’t exist, nunchaku are an okinawan weapon ninja never used them. if he were a real ninja he wouldn’t be wearing a shinobi shozoku, the one he’s wearing and sneaking around the house in is probably from a sho kosugi movie.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Normally, he does...

but it will be a sweep.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sickening feeling, but not much we can do

Oh man, thank goodness I live in Bridgeport, so don’t have to see clueless yet happy cubs fan faces (not until I go out later on tonight at least). Let’s do enjoy a nice day outside, forget this, go for a run, grab a drink. Our team was supposed to be garbage this year anyways and they have overachieved.

by LT_sox_fan on Jun 21, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How did Van Nistelrooy miss that!

Ooops, wrong game.

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

by defensive indifference on Jun 21, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thats the fastest

lou has moved all year

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey at least we got something today

by LT_sox_fan on Jun 21, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AJ is making sure year in and year out that the umps are aware of all the baseball rules

by LT_sox_fan on Jun 21, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i know some of you are probably feeling a little bit down right now,

but this should really lift your spirits: http://www.flooky.com/

They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?

by MarketMaker on Jun 21, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You are a lunatic

I say that with the greatest admiriation.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wish i could take credit for finding these weirdos

but that is the work of firejoemorgan.com. i do have to say that i’ve watched it 5 or so times because it makes me so confused. who does this with their life? you can see the insanity on the face of every one of those freakshows.

They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?

by MarketMaker on Jun 21, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you too young to remember "Up With People"? Same thing.

I’m surprised these guys aren’t on the Disney Channel. If you really want to feel disturbed, watch “The Doodlebops” on Disney.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*admiration*

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF YOU CLUOD SEPLL MYABE THE WTIHE SOX WOUNDL'T BE IN THIS MSES!

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how the hell did you get a job as a court stenographer?

They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?

by MarketMaker on Jun 21, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My rack

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how long it will take

Our minor league instructors to fix that line drive swing that Beckham has.

by southsideirish71 on Jun 21, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Give him 5 minutes with Walk...

He will be hitting 25 homers a year while hitting .240.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His last outing sounded like a disaster

maybe giving him a low-leverage situation to get back on track

by 3E8 on Jun 21, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a headcase now.

Could look like MacDougal from now on.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 21, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, he could be going rick ankiel on us right before our very eyes.

They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?

by MarketMaker on Jun 21, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As soon as he stated throwing balls, (we're down 11 - 5)

I start yelling “come on, Carlos, just like the other night – a few walks, a few HBP, and we’ll be right back in it.” Cub fans are snickering, “Yeah sure.” Ten balls later they’re all yelling , “GET HIM OUT, NOOOOOOOOOOW.” How that pitch missed Ramirez (btw, it was NOT a slow pitch), I’ll never know. Like you said, “who knows?”

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 21, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

AJ was getting into it w/

the Cub fans right at the screen.

Most players ignore it, AJ whips ‘em into a frenzy. Just scowled / smirked at them after he tagged out Marquis. He’s always in the middle of it.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 21, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you should do a fanpost maybe?

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Re?????

The game?

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 21, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you were there

that’s a unique perspective

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unique, like the other 40K + people

But colin’s right, bally – it’d be good story.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel homered today

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

marmol

had a bad outing last time. i think thats why.

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-0, Hawk?

Try watching the game, dumbass.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 walks for Marmol...

I hope the Rays along with the Sox have ruined him for the season.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come on alexi….

by IceColdFalstaff on Jun 21, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Jun 21, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was wimpy...

Definitely not the “grinder” crap that Kenny always talks about.

Thome was on deck too.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good job, Ramirez.

would have been a run with Thome due up for a chance at a granny to make it a 1 run game.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

farmio academy?

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if alexi took at hbp on his arm, it’d shatter all over the infield

by IceColdFalstaff on Jun 21, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who makes the call?

the coop or ozzie crazyness?

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, his pitch selection sucked

oh wait….

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ever heard of yanking a pitcher...

when he is giving up hit after hit before he has a 9 fucking run inning?

I guess not.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, yeah

I forgot that

yes, that was bad

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who pitches tomorrow

for the w.sox?

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

javy

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sank you

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sank you

put it on a t-shirt

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jun 21, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's an awesome swing, A.J.

The head-high fastball. Jesus Christ, how does Greg Walker have a job?

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that explains the firetruck in the dugout!

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

silver lining!

no, better than silver lining

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

by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have a lot of faith in kerry wood to tie this game

by IceColdFalstaff on Jun 21, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...i also have a lot of faith in the tooth fairy

by IceColdFalstaff on Jun 21, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

more to come

you still got the stinky dodgers coming up. thats something to be happy about.

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Irony...

Yesterday, Ozzie takes Danks out early when he was pitching well and the Sox lose.
Today, Ozzie leaves Contreras in too long when he was pitching like dogshit and the Sox lose.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

appreciate the update

do you know that more than 30% of the 250sum comments on this thread are yours?

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 21, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you drove me away, actually

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because...?

If I’m hanging with fellow Sox fans during a broadcast I don’t constantly want to defend that they don’t suck. And when they do, I don’t want it to be a contest as to who predicts failure first and revels in it. Not fun.

It’s not a matter of growing hair. It’s a matter of choosing to not constanly fight. I’ve been in marriages like that – it’s exhausting. I left that, got into a good, positive one, and will not go back to energy-depleting relationships, even on the Web.

You suck the life out of the room with your negativity and pride in predicting negative performance. I can appreciate you are a fan, and that’s how you proclaim your loyalty (as goofy as I think it is). I just don’t have to be a part of it. If that makes me a puss, so be it.

I was hoping fatherhood might take the edge off your negativity. You are a metronome, though, and seem to be posting negatively even more often.

No mas. Nothing personal – it’s just not my idea of a good time any more.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

you.. you.. pussy.. you

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 21, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meow.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have no time for a catfight WU

to much disappointment for the rest of the SSS community, its back to work for me ;(

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 21, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you keep your sanity (and your fun) somehow

and you’re doing okay. if being in the muck helps, by all means. it’s not good for my happiness though.

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i just like to play a lot of devil's advocate.

i don’t like to get see people get too high or too low, but clearly there are some people around here who just must be laughed at. in some ways, i’m thankful they provide us that opportunity.

They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?

by MarketMaker on Jun 21, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i just wish e-laughter had the same impact

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It does for me - this site is a gas

95% of the time. I LOL at leat 10-12 times a day.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

right, but no one else on the site can hear it

the social impact of laughter is diminished.

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting topic

and one I would like to explore further at another time. The idea of “social” and what represents “social” interaction is especially meaningful for me. There are definite differences in women and men, especially as they age, and it fascinates me and afects how i deal with my retiring/retired clients.

But not tonight. Go get some ‘tang, c.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i would indeed enjoy it if we set aside time for pontification on the matter at a later date

but sheeeeit, the fly honeys beckon

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Insanity" is one of my favorite words

and concepts. “Depression”, in my business terminology and emotionally, is no fun. Give me insanity any day.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep, when i think insanity, i think levity and perhaps even some fun.

They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?

by MarketMaker on Jun 21, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of insanity and relating to something you commented to me somewhere else on the site:

i found this excerpt from the wikipedia entry for tickling>

“thought to be limited to humans and other primates; however, some research has indicated that rats can be tickled as well.”

your terrifying thought of the day- there is someone out there tickling rats.

They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?

by MarketMaker on Jun 21, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Richard Gere allegedly tickles gerbils

with his crank.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually heard about that on WNYC's Radio Lab

i love that program

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a great podcast.

Hottest Sox fan: Hephaestus, god of fire!

by thecip on Jun 21, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my favorite ever is still the space ep

if you haven’t heard that one, do it!

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually, i jumped ship to see a game at the local bar

i’m back at work now (working on a paper), and just checking to see the comments on the thread.

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 21, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but i sympathize with colintj

and others who were driven away

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 21, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your posts are almost dare i say it

mariottiesque

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 21, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

vince has taken to calling him

sshiotti

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

duly noted but how about

ssh2005 the joke

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 21, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude...

it aggravates me when people generalize. consider yourself privileged that i’m giving you the virtual smack upside the head…

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 21, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is Saturday afternoon

There are other things to do than watch the Sox get butt-fudged, like drink till cirrhosis hits or plant a tree.

And honestly, you are uber hyper ultra Megatron-esque with your pessimism, it’s not exactly conducive to baseball (or any kind I imagine) chit-chat.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, we need some more intelligent commentary...

from the local geniuses here about how the Twins are out of the divisional race.

by SSH2005 on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you characterize your own commentary as intelligent?

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 21, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Despite what you think

Constantly complaining is not a form of intelligence.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Cubs didn't have ARam

I would think that Crede is trying to make nice with cubs fans for his next year’s playing destination

by LT_sox_fan on Jun 21, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

trade him

right meow for a pitcher. I think you guys got enough power. that said i have seen exactly 1 w. sox game this year before they played the cub.

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does Crede look like a cat to you?

Do you see him jumpin’ around all nimbly bimbly from tree to tree? Does he lick milk from a saucer? Do you see him eating mice?

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Jun 21, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

out of town

I live in L.A. meow but what does our heralded sports radio say about baseball in chicago?

p.s.
I wish 98% of the people on the score and on espn1000 would die in a fire.

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ftw

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PIssing away games

This is my first post and am from Baltimore and have probably only seen about 75% of the games this year but it seems to me that unless we get 3 home runs or a blowout were fucked. The continued absence of bunting late in the game, hitting and running with the bottom of the order, or doing anything from the staff is pissing me off. Dotel’s numbers may be great but he is fucking gasoline in tight situations and Ozzie’s continued use of him is pissing me off. I understand the team leads the league in HR’s, but in a close game (Friday) switching it up and bunting may not be a horrible idea. This isn’t hindsight, our performance in tight games has not been great, even with a nice pen. The inconsistency with the offense needs to be addressed in the decisions made by the staff, like trying to manufacture some runs every other day when 3-4-5 dont do shit. Glad to be on here, let me know what you think.

by ozzieball12 on Jun 21, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

peanut gallery

which I am because I dont follow the sox but I’ll jump in.

It would be nice to see a team be able to flip the switch and sac fly, blunt, steal, etc. their way into one run late in a game but the Sox are not that team. They aren’t built that way. It’s homeruns or bust and then you hope your starters are solid and the pen is lockdown. That is their formula to win and they cant just say “hey lets not do what we are built to do in these last 3 innnings.”

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray

by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy, the Boston Red Sox really suck.

One of their aces on the mound, Daisuke Matsuzaka gets fucking rocked for 7 runs in 2 innings and their putrid offense can score only 2 runs off of Mitchell Boggs. Who is Mitchell Boggs? At Fenway, no less!

Boy, the Boston Red Sox really suck.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 21, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

It was a "must" game, too.

The fucking pathetic Tampa Bay Rays will be within 1/2 game if they beat Houston tonight, which is a layup.

Boy, the Boston Red Sox really suck.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 21, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bravo

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

by colintj on Jun 21, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They lost yesterday, too. At Fenway.

To a team that was just swept by (gasp) Kansas City, the worst team in our division. Without Albert Pujols.

They suck.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 21, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a lurker, not a poster much

but SSH is right on the money, whether it makes people feel good or not. The Sox are pretty much what pre-season PECOTA said they were: a ~.500 team. The Cubs to me look like a better team, as do the Tigers and maybe even the Indians.

So we can either raise expectations and expect it when they perform over their heads, or blow out bad teams (Pirates). We can get real mad when they lose to better teams (Cubs).

Or we can keep expectations low, chuckle about how we’re getting away with being in first place with this team, and not mind too much when we inevitably have days like today.

Same team, and it’s a lot more fun to keep expectations low.

Jose’s decline over his last couple starts might be a harbinger of this team’s real downfall: the fragility of the pitching that’s been the only thing propping them up.

by uofcdood on Jun 21, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Every game I watch I appreciate where sox are right now. When we started the season we were “no chance” guys. And look at us now. Hey, we are flawed in so many ways. I just hope we have keep being a pain in the central’s ass for the rest of the season. Worst comes to worst, August-September comes we will get some younger guys to play and learn major league things. Just look at Russel today. He did pretty good.

by LT_sox_fan on Jun 21, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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