Game 75: Gamethread #2
by The Wizard on Jun 21, 2008 1:09 PM CDT
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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.
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
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.
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.
correction: tv: espn
beckham ab now
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
Have to repeat this one..
Owens’ groin yet again comes through for the Sox!
Both feet on the bandwagon.
jerry's groin is working
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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
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.
Batting Practice?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
dude
this is some kind of karmic torure. Live by the long ball, die by the long ball.
Lisa needs braces ... DENTAL PLAN
Ok, not to sound like Hawk
but that last pitch to Theriot was definitely a strike for Q
Both feet on the bandwagon.
Shit...just one of those games...that you know we will lose....
the only question of being how.
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.
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
Jose has nothing today
nobody swinging at pitches off the plate, squeezed by the ump – disaster looms
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.
White Sox= Cubs' little bitches
The truth hurts…..
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
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
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
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
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
Down to 2.5....
Blackburn vs Owings tonight in Minneapolis….Owings has been brutal lately…Twins’ offense on fire.
The devs needs to put in an "ignore user" feature
or this site will eventually die.
Both feet on the bandwagon.
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
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
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.
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?
Take Danks out at 85 pitches when he is rolling...
Leave Contreras in when he is getting shelled.
That makes sense.
Well if the thread was negative 10 minutes ago
It’s going to be a Katrina storm of pessimism for the next few hours.
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
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
Shameful
At least we got a few good starts out of the old man before he reverted to his former self.
Changing the channel is best now
Netherlands-Russia should be a cracker and Georgia-Stanford is a good game too
They have some rotation duds
But their lineup is far better than ours. Even their dud middle infielders are hitting better than ours.
time to fire up the grill!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
When did the Sox have that epic comeback against the Cubs?
I think it was like 8-1, and the Sox won 9-8.
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
Can we at least knock down Ramirez or Edmonds next time up
and salvage something from this game?
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.
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
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
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.
Nice to see Dye hustling...
Marquis triple pumps the ball to 2B and Dye loafs to 1B and doesn’t beat it out.
That’s some winning baseball there.
No, but you don't want to have these kinds of games when the Twins are picking up their play
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps they won't take out Marquis
And we get another shot at him.
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
Hell, I just woke up
Looks like I missed everybody’s “A” material.
Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine
beckham ab now
espn
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
single through left
avg .402
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
beckam scored
dawgs 2-0
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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.
beckham ibb
dawgs 6-1
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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
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
Meh, studying is more important than this
No doubt Sox will be back on track tomorrow.
Ryan Dempster, he sucks right?
but he is a ninja!
http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/category/mlb/2007/03/22/ryan-dempster-is-a-ninja/
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball." -Harry Caray
by louisiana lumberman on Jun 21, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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.
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
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
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?
You are a lunatic
I say that with the greatest admiriation.
CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.
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?
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.
no thanks. this stuff gives me the creeps. it takes a special kind of weirdo to make a lifestyle out of that crap. i mean, the band is fucking crazy, but how about the dude in the robot getup?
They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?
Is that the real-life thing or the Simpsons parody?
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
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
how the hell did you get a job as a court stenographer?
They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?
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
His last outing sounded like a disaster
maybe giving him a low-leverage situation to get back on track
He's a headcase now.
Could look like MacDougal from now on.
Pitching, defense, health.
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?
I was 25 rows up from the LH batters box and he wasn't even close on most pitches.
Pitching, defense, health.
i like how after they went out and talked to him he actually got worse. the pitch behind alexei? just a bit inside. had it not been for the ump's gift strike, who knows?
They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?
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.
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.
you should do a fanpost maybe?
are you trying to use stats around here? what the fuck do you think this is? - MM
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
Unique, like the other 40K + people
But colin’s right, bally – it’d be good story.
CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.
perhaps the cubs aren't losing the best reliever in the nl, they're gaining a sold of'er.
They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?
He's a converted catcher / OF.
Can’t hit.
Pitching, defense, health.
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
It was wimpy...
Definitely not the “grinder” crap that Kenny always talks about.
Thome was on deck too.
Looked like a fastball to me.
Wonder if Gameday has issues picking up pitches behind hitters’ backs.
Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine
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.
farmio academy?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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
There's nothing more pathetic than Hawk saying "HE GAWN!" on a Derrek Lee strikeout...
when the Sox are down 11-6.
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
yeah, his pitch selection sucked
oh wait….
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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.
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.
Too bad thome couldnt do that yesterday
by southsideirish71 on Jun 21, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
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
javy
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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
That's an awesome swing, A.J.
The head-high fastball. Jesus Christ, how does Greg Walker have a job?
that explains the firetruck in the dugout!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
silver lining!
no, better than silver lining
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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
...i also have a lot of faith in the tooth fairy
by IceColdFalstaff on Jun 21, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
is interleague over yet? i'm ready to play the tigers, twins and indians.
They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?
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
Yeah the Cubs haven't played tons of shitty teams at home
Since when was it a big deal to kill teams that were supposed to be killed?
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
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
you drove me away, actually
are you trying to use stats around here? what the fuck do you think this is? - MM
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
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
first larry, now wu? i kind of like the insanity around here. it gives me faith in my own perspective. if nobody else ever freaked out i might have to take it upon myself to do so, and i have no real desire to do that.
They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?
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
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?
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
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.
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
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.
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
"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.
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?
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?
Richard Gere allegedly tickles gerbils
with his crank.
CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.
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
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
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
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
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
vince has taken to calling him
sshiotti
are you trying to use stats around here? what the fuck do you think this is? - MM
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
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
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
Yeah, we need some more intelligent commentary...
from the local geniuses here about how the Twins are out of the divisional race.
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
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
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
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
Reference to 8 year old movie makes it better
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 21, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
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
i would say those 3 games give you plenty of information to make a sound judgement on what the sox need.
They're gonna give daddy the Rain Man suite, you dig that?
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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