Gordon Beckham (#6) hits a 2-run HR in the 8th inning and Georgia overcomes a 6-3 deficit to win...

Gordon Beckham (#6) hits a 2-run HR in the 8th inning and Georgia overcomes a 6-3 deficit to win 7-6 the 1st game in the best of 3 College World Series.

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Game 2 is tonight at 6 p.m. CT (ESPN).

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/feature/index?page=cws2008

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

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

Thees keed

He’s going to be a good one, no?

Anyone else think his name sounds like a spy or secret agent?

“Pleased to meet you. I’m Beckham…Gordon Beckham at your service, my lord.”

"We're gonna bring it all day, everyday...we're gonna keep grinding it out." - Nick Swisher (4/1/08)

by tailgater on Jun 24, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and he makes the best grits in georgia

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard that he introduced peanuts to Georgia.

also, he originally thought he he was going to the University of the Former Soviet Republic of Georgia, thus, learned Russian, explosives, hostage negotiation, and how to make an award winning Borscht.

Hottest Sox fan: Hephaestus, god of fire!

by thecip on Jun 24, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha Ha.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 24, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually...

Georgian food is really, really good. More Armenian or Turkish than Russian. In fact, whenever I’m in Moscow (OK, I’ve been once) I eat Georgian every other night.

But it’s not Borscht-centric. It’s heavy on the grilled lamb and chicken with a cumin-spiced tomato sauce (we still make this whenever we do a fancy kebob dinner). Plus they have this great naan-like flatbread that’s delicious.

Man, I wish they had Georgian food places in Denver.

by BridgeportJoe on Jun 24, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huh?

You drinkin’ already?

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jun 24, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Armenians love sour cream

That’s all I know about Armenian food.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Jun 24, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

With your permission, I propose

to use the terms “Borcht-centric” and “Fancy Kebob” frequently in everyday conversation from this day forward.

I will credit you appropriately, of course.

by The Actual El Guapo on Jun 24, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Posh Sting

should be his nickname, combining Gordon Sumner (Sting) and David Beckham’s wife. Just seems catchy.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 24, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you gotta get a new hobby.

"We've got to keep our heads until this peace craze blows over."

by Toonderstrook on Jun 24, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You might be right

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 24, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

don't associate him with derek

I was beginning to like him

Sox fan from England, marching on together

by hoodlight on Jun 24, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stingy McPoshface

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

by colintj on Jun 24, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I like that one much better, actually

Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.

by rhythm on Jun 24, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is perfect for Juanito

http://deadspin.com/5019076/the-cardinals-just-may-have-changed-the-game-as-we-know-it

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/pictures/pictures/2008/06/cooler-on-wheels/

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the good idea, Wiz.

(goes to work)

Hottest Sox fan: Hephaestus, god of fire!

by thecip on Jun 24, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Politically Incorrect Cow

http://deadspin.com/5019116/the-politically-incorrect-cow

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WU, any truth to the rumor that the ladies holding that sign were 2 of your ex wifes?

http://www.raysindex.com/2008/06/energized-indeed-most-energized-fans-of.html

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

VG Wiz.

Pitching, defense, health.

by ballyb on Jun 24, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

bally's and Chi's daughters, perhaps

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 24, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

chi's daughter is in the PCL (Pacific Coast League)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SqJz0NgnnE (0:39)

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hilarious.

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

by MarketMaker on Jun 24, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how to get sonnanstined

Andy Sonnanstine (RHP, TAM). There has been a lot of discussion on our forums about why Sonnanstine hasn’t emerged as quickly as we thought he would. Well, now we know. His command (K/BB) ratio is nearly two times better pitching with the bases empty (5.2 Cmd) as it is when pitching with runners on (2.9 Cmd). He has a 100+ BPV with the bases empty.

i'm retired. don't reply to me. and get off my lawn.

by larry on Jun 24, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who dis from?

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 24, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

bb hq

http://baseballhq.com/library/hqtoday.shtml

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

for WU

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, Wiz

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jun 24, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

does anyone do that Joe Cowley twitter thing?

it’s caused me some grief, when i signed up I mistakenly put the mrs’ phone no in instead of my own. I’ve unsubscribed and everything, but she’s still getting text messages about the Sox, it wouldn’t be so bad but they are usually about 4 o clock in the morning. She’s getting very cross with me about it, I think we may have to change the number.

has anyone used this service, and how do you unsubscribe?

many thanks

Sox fan from England, marching on together

by hoodlight on Jun 24, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i have no idea how to fix this problem but i find it hilarious

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

by colintj on Jun 24, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thome update

Tyson, as of June 23, Jim has 272 plate appearances. He had 536 plate appearances last year and needs 392 more plate appearances for the 2009 option at $13 million to automatically vest.

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

beckham comp

Ozzie Guillen compared Beckham to Michael Young, based on videotape he had seen prior to the draft. But a scouting director for another major league team drew comparisons to Rick Burleson, a three-time American League All-Star shortstop. Based on what little I’ve seen of him, I like his swing and that he rarely uppercuts. His defense is good enough to play shortstop, and it’s not the end of the world if he moves to second base.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/cs-080624-chicago-whitesox-mark-gonazles,1,5664856.story

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

by The Wizard on Jun 24, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: it’s not the end of the world if he moves to second base

now that the pick has been made, this isn’t really all that relevant, is it? if the guy is playing every day at any position, the pick will have been a huge success.

"We've got to keep our heads until this peace craze blows over."

by Toonderstrook on Jun 24, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs