So what did I miss?
Mark this day on your calendars, SSSers. First we had a post from Shaftr, the ghost-author, and now it's a post, albeit it short one, from your never-present manager, me. Today is truly a rare day in SouthSideSox history.
Lots of quick thoughts
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As I was headed out of town, I was willing to give Jose Contreras one more start before I started banging the drum loudly for a trade. Contreras only further muddled the situation by going on the DL, claiming he was hurting (missing his homeland, perhaps) during his prolonged period of suck.
Clayton Richard, who was my 2006 pick for breakout pitcher (better late than never), passed up Jack Egbert and Lance Broadway on the starter depth chart, and seemed to do alright in his place. I hate to rush to judgment on a young, fast-riser, but with the trade deadline looming on Thursday, and his second ML start against the second-place Twins on Tuesday, Richard has a lot to prove.
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I hate to hear Josh Fields name mentioned in trade talks, and it's not because I'm a huge Fields fan. I've long advocated shipping out Fields when his value was highest, but it now seems as if the Sox have soured a bit on Fields as he has struggled with injuries and failed to show much (if any) growth in AAA this season.
- If the Sox are to make a trade with Oakland or Toronto, two teams that have been connected to the Sox, Jack Egbert is gone.
- If I was a betting man, I would bet the Sox fail to make a major move in the next 4 days.
- Yes, Ozzie. Konerko should be dropped in the order. Duh.
- I hate that the Indians got Mayday Meloan and Anthony Reyes.
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Who's house?
JUAAAAAAAN’S HOOOOOUSE
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
Is hoodie's avatar really a pic of his GF?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
Who is the oldest poster on this site?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
How much are you paying the contributing editors?
(It’s too much.)
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
I think he was Chisox11 or whatever hisnamewas
you know the guy who thought I was making shit up about Upchurch, who, BTW, struck out 7 in 4.1 innings yesterday.
AIM: SouthSideCheat
With whom will larry start a fight at the SSS meeting?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
How did Chicago Pete meet his demise?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
It has been postulated that Pete died in a flaming car wreck
Thought you might have some insight, since you know (almost) all.
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
I recognize I-65 when I see it.
But he said he drives a Benz.
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
BASTARD! YOU LIED TO ME!
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
read the whole thing you stroke artist - kenwo4life
So what does the back of the shirt say?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
"Insert Here" with an arrow pointing down
i think it would be pretty sweet if ssh's kid and kenwo's kid had offspring together...whether you believe in nature or nurture, it wouldn’t be boring.-larry
No apostrophe means no copyright suit?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
Do the Sox...
make any sort of move at all over the next four days?
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Jul 28, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
Can there be > 1 correct answer?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
Who will you put in charge of the site the next time you go on a bender for a week?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
anyone have any interest in
in Manny? i dont know where hed play but i imagine a Paulie Poreda Broadway deal would interest Boston… what do you all think? i know weve been connected to his name the last couple of times hes demanded a trade….
I'd risk injury to Thome and start him at 1B with Manny at DH...
if Thome gets injured, throw Konerko back at 1B.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
Who won the All-Star Game?
I was in Europe when it happened.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Jul 28, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
Cheat, were you satisfied with 2/3 in Detroit, and would 2-2 be ok in Minny?
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
I think I would take a guaranteed split right now if it was offered.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
Yes, and I suppose
I don’t trust Floyd and Richard, so a split is adequate in my eyes.
AIM: SouthSideCheat
Mostly straight, very few curves to be geomitrically correct.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Jul 28, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
i think it really depends on how, or if, the universe is curved
me: [Prince] Fielder, YOU SUCK
Mattee115: what'd he do?
me: Ran to tag out Pie at first but got beat
and it woulda ended the inning
Mattee115: i never thought he'd get out run by a pie
by whitesoxmatt on Jul 28, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
absolutely
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
AIM: SouthSideCheat
of course a smart chick would ask: 'do you own or lease"?
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
what are you, a trixie?
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
all i have to do is wait long enough
and a new sig drops in my lap eventually
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
Kiss-up
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
Shoot, you do a lot of blogging
Figured you were an expert. Now, my question would be “Does having your own laisse-fairely managed blog…” and then finish the question.
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
Eau contraire
“Blog” can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
I pasted from Wiki
Just reporting the news. Your posting is thus open for consideration as “blogging”. Deal.
Wiki says you’re a blogger, Wiki says you’re a blogger…..
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
larry you're definitely a blogger
don’t deny it. you know it to be true.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
i think I agree with larry here...
not many lawyers live in their mom’s basement, or can appear in court with cheeto-stained fingers.
that’s IF he’s a lawyer and not a Brit.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
You leave cheet-o out of this
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
Wow. Thanks Wiz. It moved.
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
maybe this will move it more
:p
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
those look like generic cheesy puffs, it could be made by any company.
I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Google it, man!
Then head over to your local Tesco and enjoy!
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
Again with the Swastikas?
What’s the father of a young woman of the Tribe gotta do to increase the sensitivity to diversity?
Fer Chrissakes.
(Funny, though.)
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
It wasnt me this time!
I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Your daughter is an Indians fan?
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Jul 28, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
oh dear.
I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Will Liney have a positive effect on the Sox' record the rest of the season?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
Both of those beers suck...
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Jul 28, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
SSH, if i hadn't just changed my sig
you would have won.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
some of us
don’t have such restrictions
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Jul 28, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
but not
“hella” famous. that’s what happens when NorCal gives you love, baby.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
And we certainly haven't caught on to shaftr yet
at least not in a big way.
When craigslist starts hyping your shiznit, look out!
read the whole thing you stroke artist - kenwo4life
Where did Pi get its given name and why is it called Pi?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
Tomorrow
I’m taking my daughter (almost one year old) to her first ever baseball game at the gawd-awful Dome. Any suggestions for a sign that’ll get us on TV in Chicago?
Optimist
"$20K For This Healthy White Baby"
is a good start.
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
I stole Tom Skillings Love Child
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 28, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Uribe tried to eat my baby!
Uribe: “Get in my belly, Baby.”
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 28, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
"I Ate The Rest, But This One Is So Damn Cute"
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
how much is the bill when uribe goes out to dinner?
i think it would be pretty sweet if ssh's kid and kenwo's kid had offspring together...whether you believe in nature or nurture, it wouldn’t be boring.-larry
Surprisingly low, he just goes to the dumpster in the back.
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Jul 28, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Great post
Also hits the Pacific Garden Mission when in Chi-town – good carb-loading.
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
LaTroy back to the Twinkies?
The Star Tribune reports that the Twins are interested in RHP LaTroy Hawkins.
Not a huge surprise, as the Twins are looking for bullpen help. He was a dominant reliever for Minnesota five seasons ago, but his strikeout rate has since plummeted. He has pitched better than his ERA indicates, though, especially over the past month.Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
ROFL!!
Hes so sad, why wouldnt you let him be hardcore?
I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
rrrrrrec'd
i think it would be pretty sweet if ssh's kid and kenwo's kid had offspring together...whether you believe in nature or nurture, it wouldn’t be boring.-larry
Welcome back Cheat.
Is larry a blogger?
I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
you are missing one L.
I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's a worse writer/bigger douchebag Jay Marriotti or Skip Bayless?
"Lemonade was a popular drink back in the day and it still is.."
Gangstarr
Skip is a playa hater and clueless
Jay is a douche.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
Jay
Skip at least is uniform in his hate for everything whereas Mariotti focuses in on Chicago. Skip hates with out discrimination
-Jeeves Life in the Cell
Skip gets a pass for selling affordable shoes.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
When playing 1986 White Sox manager,
against whom did you enjoy playing the most?
The least?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
looks like larry
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
Who?
The guy on the right staring at the masked dude’s ass?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 28, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
on a scale of 1-10, how did i do in your absence?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
fial
I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
you mean a scale of -5 to 10
I give you a -3, with 0 being the equivalent of one of the “victims” from the Uribe shooting using a computer for the first time.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 28, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
colin, you don't need your father's approval
Just ours. Speak to your audience.
Content: 7
Timing: -5
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
on a scale of 1 - whatabunchofassholes, how much do SSS commenters suck?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
We're a few comments away from Lookout Landing 2.0
I was a multiple time all star throughout my little league career. Won 5 championships- 4 in a row- thats more in a row than MJ… (kenwo4life@aol.com)
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 29, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
How many licks does it take to get to the tootsie center of a tootsie pop?
read the whole thing you stroke artist - kenwo4life
Cooper wants Boone to get his head out of his ass...
Heading into the series with Minnesota, manager Ozzie Guillen said left-handed relievers Matt Thornton and Boone Logan had better be ready to go, considering the Twins have two of the toughest lefty bats in the division in Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer.Thornton seems primed now that his back stiffness is gone, but Logan has allowed 10 earned runs in his last eight outings.
’’The only thing I don’t like is [Logan’s] body language in the clubhouse or the dugout,’’ Guillen said. ’’It feels like, we know you stink right now, but don’t sit around like, ‘Please help me.’ You have to go out there and bounce back. That’s the difference between good and bad players.’‘
Cooper’s message to Logan was even more direct.
’’Boone?’’ Cooper said. ’’Time he gets his head out of his [butt] and get him back to where he’s contributing.’‘
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
Obviously a quote from Coop
after a few cocktails at Cork and Kerry.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 28, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
THAT'S a useful coach
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
Is this Carl Everett?
“Brontasaurus!”
(Drives him crazy.)
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
In image macro form
how much did I fail?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team

I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
this one still has me in stitches.

I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 28, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
fial
I tell myself, 'You are a superstar, don't worry about it. You'll be all right.' - Carlos Gomez
by omnipotent grab on Jul 28, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
use GIS?
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
what i meant is that do you use GIS for your work?
if so, for what purpose?
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Work work or SSS work?
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Jul 28, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
work work yo
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, no.
Currently on a 4 month vacation before I start my new job.
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Jul 28, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't know many folks who have GIS
to simply have it, that is why i ask. it costs a lot unless you have employer footing the bill. i used to dos based arc info back in the day, but i like the current arcgis…
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
any NOT many
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we're suffering from a miscommunication of acronyms.
I was thinking GIS = Google Image Search
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Jul 28, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
get the fuck out
well, that image was produced by GIS, fyi. end of this discussion.
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Will colintj and homesickalien end up together, as WU suggests?
read the whole thing you stroke artist - kenwo4life
only for a night
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Jul 28, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
nope. They'll be at his door and he'll say
Wait here… I’ll bring my charts down.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
Teixeira to the D-backs?
Yahoo! Sports’ Steve Henson reports that negotiations between the Diamondbacks and Braves are “pretty far along.”
Henson believes the Braves are asking for either Conor Jackson or Chad Tracy, plus a prospect. Jackson is likely off the table, but if the Braves are willing to accept Tracy as the centerpiece of a deal, then the Diamondbacks have to seriously consider making the trade. Still, it could come down to the prospect. The Diamondbacks don’t have much to offer besides Max Scherzer and Jarrod Parker after giving up a big portion of their system for Dan Haren, and it’s doubtful that they’d part with either right-hander.Source: Yahoo! Sports
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
Monday’s White Sox-Twins lineup
WHITE SOX
Orlando Cabrera ss
A.J. Pierzynski c
Carlos Quentin lf
Jermaine Dye rf
Jim Thome dh
Paul Konerko 1b
Nick Swisher cf
Josh Fields 3b
Alexei Ramirez 2b
Mark Buehrle p
MINNESOTA TWINS
Denard Span cf
Alexi Casilla 2b
Joe Mauer c
Justin Morneau 1b
Delmon Young lf
Mike Redmond dh
Craig Monroe rf
Brendan Harris 3b
Nick Punto ss
Kevin Slowey p
Jose Contreras threw a bullpen session without any discomfort. He will throw on Thursday before going on a minor lleague rehab assignment Sunday.
assuming paulie is behind thome
to balance out the line-up
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
1st choice, flip AJ and Dirty 30, second choice, flip Kong and Fields
Would these moves be more than just rearranging deck chairs?
read the whole thing you stroke artist - kenwo4life
i don't think the first choice is
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
did i say that right?
i would switch aj and swish.
He was a catcher with the Orioles back in the day. Sorry looking (expletive). My brother had his card. He looked like this little kid who got left at a bus station by his parents. You know why? Because he had to catch Hoyt Wilhelms knuckle ball five (expletive) years.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 28, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, you got me
WTF is “DTTB”?
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.
Thanks.
shaftr, the ghost author. cheat, the never-present manager. colin, the obfuscating author. wiz…well. who the fuck knows. at least he shows up to work.

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