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Game 90: White Sox (51-37) @ Royals (40-50)

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals, Jul 8, 2008 7:10 PM CDT


Jose Contreras (RHP) vs. Kyle Davies (RHP)

Time: 7:10 p.m. CT, TV: WCIU, Radio: WSCR AM-670 (B-R preview, Live Boxscore; 2007 MLB Gameday; 2008 MLB Gameday 3D)


Today's Starters

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
Jose Contreras 7-6 17 17 1 0 0 0 109.2 107 52 49 11 32 65 4.02 1.27
Kyle Davies 3-1 7 7 0 0 0 0 36.1 44 21 19 3 17 19 4.71 1.68



GO SOX!

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Such a busy day!!

where is AEG to recap everything?
in the meantime…
nice to see Crede dropped behind Swisher, at least against a RHP.
Other than that, be sure to sign Pablo’s “guest book”. His wife and kids will appreciate it.

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions  

first thing i thought of too re: crede

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jenks headed for DL
White Sox closer Bobby Jenks is headed to the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 30, as a precautionary measure.

Jenks played catch without any pain Tuesday but said he felt uncomfortable after trying to throw off a mound in the a Kauffman Stadium bullpen. He expressed no qualms about going to the DL and plans to be ready for the second half on July 18.

The Sox will make a corresponding move, perhaps as soon as late Tuesday night. Manager Ozzie Guillen emphasized he wants to carry 12 pitchers.

Wet weather could put the game with Kansas City in jeopardy.

Meanwhile, players were surprised to learn Pablo Ozuna was designated for assignment. Guillen said Juan Uribe’s ability to start at three positions (third base, second base and shortstop) gave him more value.

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/07/jenks-headed-fo.html

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions  

What the hell is this "players were surprised" crap?

Who was surprised and why? That’s veiled bias against Uribe, imo. Anyway, this sucks for Bobby, but it’s definitely as good a time as any with the Royals on the docket, plus it’s retroactive to the 30th.

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

or "bias" against someone else on the bench...

of course, i’m not sure players themselves pay all that much attention to roster machinations like we do. i bet most of them have no clue about the rules regarding assignments, waivers, etc. they may just have not given this much thought.

by larry on Jul 8, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

any time i was on a team, we all knew who sucked and who was good

seems like if the worst player got cut, it wouldn’t surprise. and i’m betting they know what a DFA is. that’d be a death knell for a career.

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

So they all knew you sucked? Is that what you're saying?

The RF to LF things are symmetrical statement makes a whole lot of sense to me now, Mr. Poopy Pants.

;)

His most recent E5, botching a sure double play, was classic, as was his recent Dybzynski moment – pinch-running, then quickly getting picked off.

Pablo taketh away, and he giveth, usually with the same hand. Pablo, we barely knew ye. - WU

by rhythm on Jul 8, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

some people say...

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

alright. so much for me and gonzales reading the tea leaves.

should be interesting to see who gets the call. got a spot on the 40. i’d like to see carrasco personally. but you gotta think that, for such a short stretch, a wassermann or loaiza or someone else already on the 40 will get the call.

by larry on Jul 8, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

JASON CHILDERS!!!

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wassermann is my guess...

Loaiza is still only throwing in the low 80’s, last time I heard.

by SSH2005 on Jul 8, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah. wassermann would make the most sense.

but i wonder if the sox will just want to get loaiza up here to take a close look at him (i’d question whether the guy who gets called up will pitch in more than a game, maybe even if that, barring the unforeseen seventeen inning affair or something). they’ve been aggressively using him in charlotte to start games and then send in the true “starter” after a couple innings. he’s either going to show it or not. at any rate, very minor move.

by larry on Jul 8, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

True...

but I think Loaiza has been brutal in AAA and Wassermann has been lights-out since the Sox sent him down.

by SSH2005 on Jul 8, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

boujwa?

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey wiz, thanks for tagging my BUO posts for me

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

you welcome!

I was thinking on using ‘scouting reports’ or ‘colin’s scouting reports’!

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

is there no end to this day's news?

a guy can’t get any rest even in a gamethread.

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's been pretty intense all day

although it should be said that Pablo getting DFA’d and the Harden trade have about zero impact on the Sox in both the long and short term. so it looks like we’re just frickin’ addicts.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

no kendrick?

what a weak return

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

YYYYYYYLLLLAAAAAAAANNNNIIIIIFF

talps

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

they should transfer Jenks

how many big fat bastards in their 20’s have you ever known to become less fat and more fit as they get older, or at least stop putting weight on. If he maybe went for a bike ride or a run, he would be able to throw the ball a bit faster.

regards

Sox fan from England, marching on together

by hoodlight on Jul 8, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was gone for a few days

1. Are you still pretending to be a Brit or have you been outed?
2. Are you still not married but still calling the GF missus?
3. Do you still not google before asking a question?

Regards

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

good to see q! recovered from this afternoon's heartbreak

"I was going to take it easy on you and make it fast, but then you had to go and play the fucking hero."

by Toonderstrook on Jul 8, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not British

I am English, so I don’t get what you are trying to say

please explain

many thanks

Sox fan from England, marching on together

by hoodlight on Jul 8, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

anyway

I don’t understand your jokes, but he is vastly overweight, not getting any younger and could do with getting a bit fitter, maybe he wouldn’t get fucking injured then, if he stayed of the ‘gyros’

regards

Sox fan from England, marching on together

by hoodlight on Jul 8, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

you think that's a reasonable expectation?

if he’s never been svelte, what are the odds he suddenly will become such?

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

no shit sherlock

that’s why should transfer him

regards

Sox fan from England, marching on together

by hoodlight on Jul 8, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey douche. it isn't.

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

unless its gyros

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not doing any of that

none of those things apply to any of my posts, I’m peaceful, never threatened anyone

Sox fan from England, marching on together

by hoodlight on Jul 8, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

isn't that straight forward.

for someone who admits to knowing jack shit and can’t
find google to save his life, you sure do make a lot
of asinine suggestions.

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey Sherlock or Shithead or whatever

You should have posted the gyros recipe.

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gyros

Obtain meat from carcass of various dead animals.
Press into oblong cylindrical shape leaving hole for spit.
Place on spit.
Heat, carve, and serve on warm pita with tzatziki and onions.

"I was going to take it easy on you and make it fast, but then you had to go and play the fucking hero."

by Toonderstrook on Jul 8, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was a really good Good Eats episode

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Boy am I glad you're back

to set things right.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

more guillen from cowley

Guillen also said that, no, Uribe does not have pictures of Guillen, so fans should stop e-mailing the manager about that. 36 minutes ago
Guillen did say the Ozuna move was “the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do as a manager.” 37 minutes ago
They wanted Uribe in case someone goes down. 38 minutes ago
Guillen’s reason for the Ozuna move was that while Ozuna helps him more off the bench than Uribe, Uribe is a better every day starter. 39 minutes ago

by larry on Jul 8, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions  

way to provide very little.

he doesn’t parse Ozzie’s words for us (“Ozuna was done, but here’s a token compliment), but he sure as shit makes sure to get an Uribe dig in.

i don’t like Cowley nearly as much as I did going into the season.

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

So I get this in before the game:

IF KC BEATS US WE TRULY SUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

THE CUBS WANT IT MORE THAN WE DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WE’RE SUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions  

No BUO today

Davies is replacement level, and the web tool has very few total pitches, so there’s not a lot for me to work with. He’s in the spreadsheet, fwiw, so you get some idea of his stuff. Don’t help him out, wait on a fastball, etc. Nothing special. Here’s his BP projected split:

LHB: .274/.380/.458
RHB: .279/.365/.442

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Cowley is a fucking idiot...

Are you kidding me? They absolutely made the right move. Nice job KW and Ozzie!

by stanchar on Jul 8, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Cowley could use a bit more professionalism

alternatively, he could become a blogger.

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

are you implying that cowley is a journalist?

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

journamalist

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess so...just clearly shows his lack of knowledge.

I just don’t find the Ozuna vs Uribe DFA decision all that arguable….they made the right move.

by stanchar on Jul 8, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's probably just trying to manufacture controversy

The decision is probably less clear-cut to less sophisticated observers.

by reardenmettle on Jul 8, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

if we had pablo leading off...

insert your comment here

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

aj would have had no chance to ground into a double play.

"I was going to take it easy on you and make it fast, but then you had to go and play the fucking hero."

by Toonderstrook on Jul 8, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

GB DP's are so disheartening

Almost as disheartening as playing in Kauffman Stadium

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought it meant liver sausage...

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

or did you mean Thomer?

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

bugger I messed myself up

Braun = brown

Schwieger = i dunno

I was thinking of Schweinsteiger which translates to pigherder, but in my mind I combined schweinsteiger into Schqeiger and decided it meant herder

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stick to penises, jeeves

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

i’ll stick to languages i actually know, instead, how bout that for compromise?

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rusty Kuntz shout out!

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

that's also what she said

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

guess who's back!

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep it up.

Thats what she said lol.

How do you fuck a nut?!

by omnipotent grab on Jul 8, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Paulie with high socks??

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Personally..I’d sit/trade Thome. He’s not #1 or #2 on the team in HR, and his average is WAY below where a DH should be. He’s not great in the clutch, and the occasional walk isn’t the way to use that role. Make Paulie DH…and see if he comes around. Then again, he’s paid an awful lot to be only offense. I love him as a leader, and he’s been great for this team, but part of me leans toward Kenwo…just not sure what to do… That’s why Ozzie and Kenny make the big bucks; to make the (hopefully) smart, occasionally not too popular personnel decisions.

By dbrusa@att.com on July 8, 2008 4:25 PM

by larry on Jul 8, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

at least this guy suspects he doesn't know what he's talking about

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

gonzalez mailbag?

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

reifert's blog?

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Another possibility for the Sox could be Konerko and Anderson to the Giants for Rowand and another player or two. It would help the defense daily in center field and add a player who will give a strong effort every day.
I know the White Sox are in first place, but their lack of team speed on the bases does not make it any easier to make a run(?) at the World Series. I think we ought to call Thome and Konerko the “Cholesterol Brothers” because of the way they clog the bases on those rare occasions they find their way on base

Posted by: James Wright | July 7, 2008 09:40 AM

by larry on Jul 8, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

STOP!!!

It hurts.

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

If I’m Ozzie for a day, and it’s the day Konerko’s ready to be activated, then first things first: I’m LEAVING Nick Swisher at first, PERIOD. Konerko will be my DH; I’ll “rest” Swish with Konerko occasionally, helping Paulie to keep those obliques rested for the playoff run; I’m also platooning him with Thome, and I’m putting Konerko up against EVERY lefthanded pitcher the Sox face for the rest of the season, including pinch-hitting for Thome when he starts when the opposition matches up a lefty to face Thome in the late innings (Thome strikes out better than 33% of the time against lefties; the failure of Thome to hit against lefties is no longer acceptable; put him in situations where he’s got the best chance to be successful, like when he faces righties and his strikeout ratio improves to 1 in 10 AB). I’m playing the numbers with these two guys: Konerko faces those hitters he knows and hits best, and likewise with Thome. It’s not rocket science, it’s common sense, just like putting Dye in the 4th spot and Q in the 3rd spot was obvious early on, particularly if a person was determined to prevent a repeat of the Sox hitting woes of 2007. And I’m platooning Anderson and Wise in center, again, using these guys where they’re the most likely to be successful, and, both guys give me a much better defensive presence and give us more speed in the lineup. Dye in clean-up is something I advocated weeks ago; don’t you think his placment there has SOMETHING to do with the 11-6 record the Sox recorded in Paulie’s absence? Quentin in the 3rd spot is something I advocated weeks ago; having him hit every first inning of every game might have something to do with our 11-6 record since Paulie’s stint on the DL, yes??? Pierzynski isn’t your proto-typical 2nd spot guy, but he gets the job done, and he’s in shape, he’s smart, and is there someone better that’s on our roster? He’s stretching singles into doubles and using his svelter self to pick up extra bases here and there like a 2nd spot hitter should, he’s hitting for average, he’s spraying hits all over the field, and it bears repeating: he’s the smartest runner we’ve got, and the 2 spot is great for him. It would be nice to see Pablo in the lineup more often, giving Crede’s back a rest, and maybe we’ll see Joe’s hitting return when he’s not hurting. Back pain inhibits the most skilled worker no matter what your profession or trade. Cabrera is starting to hit consistently. Interpolate my friends. Anderson’s platooning with Wise, Konerko with Thome, Pablo with Crede, Cabrera, and Ramirez, who has been just sensational at second. Toby Hall needs to get in there once in a while, too, DH Pierzynski, Thome at first, Swish in center, Anderson in right to spell Dye, hey, we can do what we need to do with this roster, without the one guy who has absolutely no idea what he’s doing with the baseball bat, and that’s the same guy who answers the question “WHO DO YOU SEND DOWN?” If you haven’t been counting and you’re still reading, go find your 1st grader’s arithmetic book, because Uribe’s gone; look elsewhere for that backup infielder in case someone’s hurt out of the core infield group. Don’t we have a second baseman in the system who’s hitting over .400 right now? I’d play Pablo before I’d put Uribe in the lineup. His unbelievable defensive plays in the 2005 World Series are great memories, but so are the memories of Podsednik’s table setting OBP and base running. This should be entitled www.moveon.uribe.org. I’d rather have a slumping Konerko than a perpetually wild swinging hitter anyday. Uribe is the White Sox’ version of Corey Patterson, that is, if Corey were to put another 30# of beef on his backside, which come to think of it would probably help Corey cut down on his swing and become what he and Uribe (and his brother Eric) should be: slap hitters, contact hitters, choke up the bat hitters, disciplined hitters. These guys all have one thing in common, including setting a bad example for Felix Pie: They prove that you can’t force a team to hold their collective breath indefinitely without suffocating the lineup whenever these guys are in it (the lineup). I wouldn’t have started Uribe last night, I’d have started Pablo, and run the future shortstop over to shortstop from second, one Alexei Ramirez. This is the AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL DIVISION TITLE AT STAKE. Wise has already shown he can hit and play defense, and in my estimation is a better outfielder than Swish; Anderson’s starting to hit because he’s working to cut down that swing and becoming more confident and the distance between his hitting abilities now and what he can be is exactly the distance he needs to shorten his swing, which is not much. This guy should watch some old Al Kaline film. He can be that kind of hitter (memo to Sox hitting coach.) Have I missed anything? Javy using his change-up a little more often might reduce the HRs he gives up with 2 outs, and certainly would reduce his BBs, not to mention preventing a few HBP, which cost him the game last night, a night when he had no-hitter stuff. This Sox team can win it all; Uribe’s a great memory, but he’s Pete Best at this point, and the Sox need to march to Ringo’s beat from here on out. 2007 was a Hard Day’s Night, and keeping Uribe is forcing the team to “Carry That Weight”, and Juan should be singing “I Don’t Want to Spoil The Party”, while 2008 should be, could be, it is….”Get Back” to the World Series for “A Taste of Honey” and another “Magical Mystery Tour”. Kenny can then enjoy his winter playing “Fixing a Hole” while planning another Revolution No. (200)9 as World Champions, again, and Sox fans will be happy “Here, There and Everywhere”!!! Just send me my beat check now, and it’ll all be good!!!

Posted by: Eddie Butters | July 4, 2008 11:01 AM

by larry on Jul 8, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

...I wish that guy ran the Twins

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

did you read the whole thing? and if so, are you on the verge of a migraine?

"I was going to take it easy on you and make it fast, but then you had to go and play the fucking hero."

by Toonderstrook on Jul 8, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

let me save you all the trouble. the moneyshot:

Anderson’s starting to hit because he’s working to cut down that swing and becoming more confident and the distance between his hitting abilities now and what he can be is exactly the distance he needs to shorten his swing, which is not much. This guy should watch some old Al Kaline film. He can be that kind of hitter

by larry on Jul 8, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

is that Hawk'

Property of: PAUL KONERKO Track and Field Academy & Steakhouse

by thecip on Jul 8, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

No

It’s an audition.

For what, I don’t know.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Jul 8, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Skimming has saved me quite a lot of pain and sorrow over the years

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

kenwo weighs in on the harden trade

Not impressed with that move. They didn’t give up that much in my opinion but Harden isn’t the answer. Should have waited and got Erik Bedard. Harden will be DL’d by september
By kenwo4life@aol.com on July 8, 2008 6:05 PM
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The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

good job!

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

lolol

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I fucking hate WCIU HD

Always fucking glitches.

Coffee is for closers.

by vince_ on Jul 8, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

4 Ks and counting.

And just gave up a double.

How do you fuck a nut?!

by omnipotent grab on Jul 8, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

seems to be a thing with certain royals fans

the dude who runs the Royals SBN site wanders over here every now and then to proclaim the up and coming Kansas City team.

“We’re waiting.”

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like Splittoorrff

From what I understand, Lefebvreavere is a D-bag.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Jul 8, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know who I hate? OAR.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

agreed...what spurred that comment?

I used to like them in like 9th grade, but not so much now

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought the Ford commercial that came on was using one of their songs

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

by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

gotcha

i was ignoring the tv during the commercials

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I live in new york

and I haven’;t seen one of these fucking stupid statues mlb.tv is going off about every commerical break.

OAR is like the band you ilsten to after you listen to DMB. And you’re in high school.

by madvillian on Jul 8, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

...Is what they'll hear 20 years from now playing a reunion gig at Mundelein Days

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

indeed

also known as Muden-slime…clever, i know

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha, i actually never heard that one

though I like VHills…hawthorne mall and all plus best buy

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

WHO HATES VERNON HILLS?!?!

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn straight. capitalism run amok is a good thing.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

NOW YOU CROSSED THE LINE

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

My sister lives in Mundelein

It sucks. Not Chicago Tough. And incredibly high taxes.

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

High taxes there because they've got so much shit to fix

The actual central Mundelein long ago went to shit, but the surrounding area is actually growing.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

you too? it isn't something I'm proud of

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

VHHS

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

bonnadonna is still an asshole

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

'04 too...play baseball any?

I played with Lanky and a couple other cool dudes on the Lville legion team.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

My baseball career ended unceremoniously in Little League.

I imagine we could play the name game and come up with about 15-20 mutual friends/acquaintances though.

Most of the folks I know from VHHS were on the Model UN Team – Michelle Sham, Max Citron, Yesha Sutaria, etc

by reardenmettle on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah I know all three o' them

Coolness. Fellow nerd I take it? And does that mean you were there for the Duke Debacle?

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

b/c if so: lololol

that was good times.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was on that trip!

Quite an adventure. It’s amazing how going to college changes your perspective on events that took place in high school. It seemed like it was such a big deal back then, but now it’s like whatever.

by reardenmettle on Jul 8, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha, no kidding.

it was a pretty big deal in high school. you get 6 months older and all of a sudden, no one gives a shit.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, we were pretty close, actually

He’s super fucking busy (Harvard Law? after graduating in two years at UofI…what a bad ass). Where are you schooling? Cambridge yourself or what?

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

And if you've taken any stats, you should

help me out on some of this shit. I haven’t taken math since Calc in high school.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just finished undergrad @ Harvard

Took both econometrics and statistics, so yeah, any time.

by reardenmettle on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh so you're that guy

i heard about you. can’t remember a name or whatever, but you had the respect of your fellow nerds. and you picked the right baseball team to follow.

so what world conquering do you plan on doing hereafter?

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Strategy Consulting @ McKinsey

Taking the whole summer off though – I don’t start work until September 30. I’m glad my reputation precedes me.

by reardenmettle on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol maybe i shouldn't have said anything...

as long as you can shoot the shit, you’re cool by me.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

and quoting Sealab at length definitely counts

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Personally I have time for TV

Because I sold my soul to Toshiba a few years back. With no thought of personal salvation, it makes it easy not to worry if there’s something better to do with your life.

Also, any post/topic suggestions and/or other thoughts about My Authorial Contributions since I’ve got your attention?

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I do really like the BUOs...

Makes it easy for the lazy to act like we’ve done research. Before each series it might be nice to have a look at how our pitchers match up against their hitters too.

Reading this site has upped my overall level of sabermetric acumen, so I thank y’all.

by reardenmettle on Jul 8, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fact: So does shucking corn for a rib shack's booth for 12 straight hours

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe that's on their official website

O.A.R.: If you like Dave Matthews Band, you’ll certainly like us, provided that you’re in high school

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jose

Too proud to cover 1st.

How do you fuck a nut?!

by omnipotent grab on Jul 8, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

That is annoying.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

minnesota is up

the sox season is OVAH

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Paulie flashing the range

One topple in each direction.

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Jul 8, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

next year it'll be one crumple in any direction

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

OLD MAN RIVER!!!

HE JUST KEEP ROLLIN’ ALONG

Property of: PAUL KONERKO Track and Field Academy & Steakhouse

by thecip on Jul 8, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

way to kick a guy while he's down

btw, is jose’s girlfriend hotter than the ex? inquiring minds want to know..

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is the most annoying kind of inning possible

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Not really?

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ray Durhamesque

Never trust a big butt and a smile.
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Jul 8, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

That was a HUGE out....

too early to say Guillen could have put the game away there…but…..

by stanchar on Jul 8, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

The Sox have at least 4 more innings in which Contreras and Masset will pitch

The game is essentially over right now…I’m going to go was h the dishes….

by hitlesswonder on Jul 8, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dude, we're facing KC

Get a grip

Coffee is for closers.

by vince_ on Jul 8, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats a new SSH sockpuppet

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rays announcer:

“Rays fans are doing a trememdous job voting for Evan Longoria for the final spot on the AL All-Star Team.”

WTF? It’s time to Punch JD!

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

pussy pussy pussy

free Harvey, Illinois!

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

you guys have a weird relationship

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

only to "normal" people. You should dig it!

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep, everyone called Jim Jones "Father", too

and no understood those special relationships, either.

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by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

and all you altar boys called the robed pervert Father too.

for the record, I’m pahpi.

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahaha

Nice recap of my activity on this site…

I believe in Harvey Dent

by homesickalien on Jul 8, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mom?

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by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's the problem

The Sox don’t have a catchy campaign to get JD elected. “Vote JD”? Puh-lease boring.

AJ had Punch AJ, which everyone wanted to do

Pods had himself to win the female vote and Lisa to win the male vote

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jermainline?

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

don't push your fucking luck

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

holy shit

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes you do

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes, yes i do

give the me the blood lord

drink your milkshake

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

i don't google

where in the fuck is that from?

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

There Will be Blood

and the middle line should read give me the blood, lord

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

didn't see it of course

but its on my rental list

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

one of the best acting jobs I've seen

As long as you know going into the movie that it’s a bit long and can be slow, I think you’ll enjoy.

Daniel Day Lewis is masterful.

It’s one of the few movies that has some moments that are unintenionally hilarious, yet still can carry the seriousness of the movie throughout.

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

quick

predict a triple play!

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

3 for 3?

too bad there’s no speed on base with Pablo gone.

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, no Pablo ruins

everything.

I believe in Harvey Dent

by homesickalien on Jul 8, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

i dug that trib piece on him

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

q sucks

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

He shares LF and 3rd in the order with Q!

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

DF...

no, not Q!

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn....

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Great Job Q

No more exclamation point!

How do you fuck a nut?!

by omnipotent grab on Jul 8, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

The breaks so far have been shite

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Fucking Twins....

Baker and Blackburn silence the Red Sox in Boston….scary.

by stanchar on Jul 8, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

BoSux still with one of the best home records

so it’s a big deal.

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by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

schedule really works in their favor....

they get 4 with the Ortiz-less Red Sox this week….then they are done with them for the year.

We get 7 with them….Oritz will be back.

by stanchar on Jul 8, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sweet holy ballsack the breaaaakkkks

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

salty chocolate ballsacks

When she farts, a little rainbow comes out...

by Chiburb on Jul 8, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Schweaty Ballsacks

CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.

by winningugly on Jul 8, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Coffee is for closers.

by vince_ on Jul 8, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aw kuntz

offense needs to earn its keep today

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

i want to know who jose's girlfriend is sleeping around with

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

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 8, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Unbelievable.

Zero luck today outside of Paulie’s snag.

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by colintj on Jul 8, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Not that I really have a name to replace him as the #5 starter....

but I certainly wouldn’t mind if KW could find a way to dump Jose and his contract before the deadline…..it’d have to be a little easier than last year, right?

by stanchar on Jul 8, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

You guys need to stay on top with the Cowley Twitters
Jose Contreras was very upset when he heard the news about Ozuna, and he’s pitching like a guy whose mind is somewhere else.

This loss is all because we’re lacking Ozuna!

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

damnit!

why didn’t they DFA him after the game? Bobby went on the DL, so there would have been room anyway.

by jeeves on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

put it on the 2nd gamethread

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Game 90: Gamethread #2

http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/7/8/567484/game-90-gamethread-2

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

by The Wizard on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

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