Alexei Ramirez Is The World's Greatest Hitting Coach
by The Cheat on Aug 20, 2008 4:51 PM CDT
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I've been sitting up waiting for more definitive news on the state of the Sox roster, because all I know right now is that changes appear imminent. Adam Russell is gone without appearing in a game, and it looks like Alexei Ramirez is your new starting 2B. Why? I have no idea.
Juan Uribe's presence in the lineup is tough to defend, but he still seems to give the Sox a better chance to win than any of the other options at second base.
Ozzie made changes following that game, but they weren't the sweeping changes that some were calling for. Mostly, he revamped the top of the lineup, making it the now-familiar Cabrera-Pierzynski-Quentin trio. But the real change, the one I was against on May 6th, didn't come until the 16th.
On May 16th, the Sox stood at 20-20 and sat in second place, unable to take advantage of slow starts by the division favorites. The offense was the main culprit, scoring an average of 4.5 runs/game, and ranking near the very bottom of baseball in batting average (.242/.328/.401).
Enter Alexei Ramirez
Ramirez finally got his chance to inject a serious dose of Cuban pride into the lineup when Juan Uribe was forced to the DL. He has done nothing but hit since (.333/.351/.525 not including Wednesday's game), and the White Sox offense hasn't been the same (in a good way).
The White Sox have gone 53-33 since Ramirez took over at second, averaging 5.5 runs/game and a .279/.345/.479 triple-slash line (again, not including Wednesday's 15-run barrage). Clearly, Ramirez is the World's Best Hitting Coach.
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That's a pretty serious slash line
ISO of .200 and hitting for contact and taking walks too.
by madvillian on Aug 20, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Either Ramirez is a great hitting coach...
or the Nutty Professor put Flubber in the bats of the White Sox.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Aug 20, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty Baker would love Alexei Ramirez...
Never walks and always ends his AB’s swinging.
“Walks help, but you aren’t going to walk across the plate.”
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty apparently thinks that a bases-loaded walk counts for zero runs.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q!, I love that quote
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Baker @ John Lackey tomorrow while the Sox are off...
C’mon Lackey, earn us a 0.5 game plz.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mariners starting pitching
combined for 0 strikeouts in this series.
by Off the bus running on Aug 20, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's insane...
Washburn is not a strikeout pitcher but he will still strike out two or three batters a start. Hernandez is obviously a strikeout guy. Dickey, well, he sucks and I think I would have been disappointed if he struck anyone out. But pretty ridiculous stat.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps even more telling is that their starters went 11 1/3 innings in 3 games and none made it past 5.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the previous 3 game series
against the Twins, their starters managed 2 strikeouts(From USSM).
That’s 2 strikeouts from their starting pitching in the last 6 six games.
by Off the bus running on Aug 20, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jarrod Washburn...
is awesome.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Aug 20, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he couldn't even strike out thome's washed up ass.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beer makes me argue
Jim Thome’s 2008 OPS of .891 (all per hardballtimes) is higher than…
Nick Swisher .779
Alexei Ramirez .813
Paul Konerko .711
Juan Uribe .673
Brian Anderson .717
Ken Griffey Jr .787 (.480 in a WS uniform)
Orlando Cabrera .680
Dewayne Wise .808
AJ Pierzynski .755
Joe Crede .797
Josh Fields .507
Toby Hall .687
People higher than him:
Jermaine Dye .922
Carlos Quentin .987
Yeah, I know you cant play him in center field (or even first base) but his only job is to hit.. and he does it.
Bloggin'
http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/
by Six Pack on Aug 20, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broken sarcasm detector?
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 20, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'Beer makes me argue'
it was fun looking up all those stats, anyway
Bloggin'
http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/
by Six Pack on Aug 20, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said Thome was declining in his old age...
which looks to be the case. He does not look as good against righties as he used to.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you said he was DONE.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thome post all star break
Anyone else notice he is beating his shift more and more?
Thome for president
Thome for intergalactic warlord
Bloggin'
http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/
by Six Pack on Aug 20, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thome vs. RHP since 6/1
.299/.413/.646
Career vs. RHP: .294/.433/.645
not sure you’re right.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 20, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"He does not LOOK as good."
Pitching, defense and health.
by ballyb on Aug 20, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First time I have agreed with
‘Winning ugly’
Bloggin'
http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/
by Six Pack on Aug 20, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What will you guys say when...
Washburn has a couple good starts and Richard and/or Broadway get shellacked?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will say washburn sucks and I still don't want him
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 20, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins did
but not Santana somehow
Bloggin'
http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/
by Six Pack on Aug 20, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
The problem with Washburn is that we don’t know what the M’s wanted for him. We have indications that the price was a significant player (if they turned down Bonser and wanted the Yankees best pitching prospect) plus paying all Washburn’s salary. They probably weren’t interested in Fields (really, who would be at this point) since they have Beltre. Which means they would have asked for Poreda+something more or someone better than Bonser on the Sox major league roster. Long-winded way to say the price was very, very probably too high.
You can blame Williams for a craptastic minor league system that can’t cough up a good replacement 5th starter, but fixating on Washburn seems silly to me. Washburn was not there for the Sox taking.
by hitlesswonder on Aug 20, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's an awesome stat
If I was a caterpillar and you were a caterpillar I would metamorphosize into a butterfly so that you could see the vast potential of your great beauty. And then you would change, and we would have changed. And it would be beautiful. Change is beautiful.
by furby2056 on Aug 20, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best stat of theyear.
Maybe ever.
Pitching, defense and health.
by ballyb on Aug 20, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
David Ross (c, Reds, R/R) cleared waivers
and doesn’t look like a total turd, based on hitting statistics. Any thoughts on whether he would make a good 3rd option at catcher for next year? (assuming the Sox would resign him, if necessary)
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd catcher? If he's better than Toby than just make him teh 2nd catcher
no need to carry 3 catchers.
by madvillian on Aug 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the 3rd option catcher could / would be stashed in the minors
I suppose that wasn’t implied in my post. I thought you were all supposed to be able to read minds and shit. (note the excellent set up)
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 20, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't think ross would have to sign a minor league deal
he’ll have some demand just because of the dearth of catchers
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 20, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I have to pay Aram or Q any of my fantasy cash?
Those 2 goofs have me 1st, 1st and 2nd in 3 leagues
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, but you should pay me
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 20, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in 1987 I won the LaSalle street league.
at the Baseball Writers Dinner I thanked Kenny Williams (Chicago ROY) for his contribution to my team. He asked how much I won, I told him 3Gs, and he said “where’s my cut”?
True story. So don’t let those boys know of your good fortune on their backs.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretentious stanford prick.
*ducks *
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for KW and me!
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren't all Stanford students / grads pretentious pricks?
hides in bomb shelter
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 20, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're really fucked now.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring 'em on!
I think it goes without question that since Q! is actually a deity, he is not factored in this equation.
PS I hate Donny Lucy, rational or not.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 20, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU'RE the one who kept falling for that shit...
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are really old
I bet there weren’t even computers in 1987.
And look what karma you wrought in ’87. Win the fantasy season, cause the stock market crash.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 20, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep. "Fantasy" was what we did in the shower or in
Asian massage parlors. We called it “Rotisserie” baseball.
You’re right, no computers. Scouring papers, fighting for every stat and scrap of info. Only advantage, it was AL only, but none of this sitting players, etc. The only roster moves were via trade or DL substitution.
Yes, I remember it well. Now where are my car keys?
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it occurs to me that hsa was saying she wished she had brothers yesterday.
perhaps she would have had brothers if it wasn’t for these visits to the asian massage parlors.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 20, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe she has brothers that she just doesn't know about
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 21, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daaaad?
Is this true, Dad?
Do I have half-Asian brothers?
Oooh la la! Change is beautiful.......(veers off pathway with bike) Whoa!
by homesickalien on Aug 21, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hilarious. some short little half-asian chiburbs running around.
hsa seeing some oddly familiar looking asian dudes around chicago.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 21, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Seattle, I hear the Asians love it there.
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 21, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You hear right, hombre. You must have a reliable source.
Oooh la la! Change is beautiful.......(veers off pathway with bike) Whoa!
by homesickalien on Aug 21, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just saw video of gavin's strikeouts today...
those were some sick hooks.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
body armor does q!'s body good.
in his career, q! has been hit by a pitch once ever 25.19 plate appearances, which means he’s being plunked at a higher rate than such hbp legends as ron hunt (1 : 25.34), don baylor (1 : 34), and craig biggio (1 : 44).
armor up.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so while nothing less than 3/4 wins by the Angels will please some...
a first place team in a shitty division no less, do the Sox HAVE to win 2/3 against the Rays? Another 1st place team in a better division?
Curious…
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
will the sky fall if they don't? unlikely, unless you're you know who.
as of now, though, with danks, vazquez (the way he’s pitched of late), and buehrle hitting the hill, at home where the sox have been dominant, and crawford and longoria on the shelf, i’d say taking only 1 of 3 would be somewhat disappointing. that opinion could change if they the sox do lose 2 of 3 depending on the how.**
**i also the right to change this opinion based on news of the severity of dewayne wise’s injury.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what I'm thinking: the "how" is important.
Close game, decided in a that’s the breaks fashion, while potentially gut-wrenching, won’t be the end of the world. Looking shitty though is another story.
Please god don’t make me join SSH!
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's right. this is baseball, after all.
the sox played kc in two three-game series this month. in one, they lost 2 of 3 and gave up 25 runs in 3 games. in the second series, the sox swept and outscored the royals 22-2.
if the rays come in and play unbelievable baseball and just happen to be better than the white sox in 2 of the 3 games, i’ll live. if the sox get swept or lose 2 of 3 because they’ve made poor decisions and have their heads up their asses, well, i’ll still live but i might kill somebody else.
as you say, if others are healthy wise isn’t much of a loss.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any series loss at home to TB is not good
especially with their depleted starting lineup. They are lights-out at home, so a road series loss is OK. Play the good teams .500, and IIRC we are 3-4 against them so far this year. 2-1 series puts us at .500 for the year.
Acceptable.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 20, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS At the risk of sounding like SSH with his Cubs/Twinks,
the effin’ Rays strike out 3 times in the first against Weaver, then score 3 runs in the 2nd, all after 2 outs. Unbelievable.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 20, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
different hitters or hitters getting their 2nd look at the same pitcher in short order. not at all that out there, although the all with 2 outs is annoying as always.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anything less than 2 of 3 is disappointing.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about this weekend series but I do know this...
The Sox damn sure better have a 2+ game lead by the time they face the Twinkies at the Horror Dome in the last week of the season.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? I would think they need a 4 game lead.
by hitlesswonder on Aug 20, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or at least I would think you would think they'd need that
by hitlesswonder on Aug 20, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm being realistic...
A four game lead would be amazing but I don’t expect them to gain that much ground.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 game is enough for me
I don’t believe they will get swept up there next month. Still plenty of folks used to pressure left on the team.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unless BA gets injured, I don't see Wise as a loss
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nor do I...
If Ozzie is going to play Griffey in the outfield anyways and you still have five outfielders including Anderson always on the bench, you may as well give Ozzie the extra reliever. He loves to use four relievers a game.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
everybody loves pablo
by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Aug 20, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
especially dodgers fans.
in his 16 plate appearances with the dodgers, he’s 3-16 with a triple for a robust .188/.188/.313 (27 ops+) line. i suppose he could be providing lots of strong late-inning defense to compensate, though.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'LL PACK THE NEXT BONG FELLAS!
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Aug 20, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ozuna on the right?
Manny must have dat good shit.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no worries for ozuna since he ain't playin'
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
The skinniest hitting coach in the world
by Option27 on Aug 20, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck me! (I was told to say that.)
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we'll do it in Crestwood whether you like it or not!
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smmmoooooooov, Pahps.
Oooh la la! Change is beautiful.......(veers off pathway with bike) Whoa!
by homesickalien on Aug 21, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danks and Beckham both K in their fist ABs so far.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on Aug 20, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That sounds painful
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 20, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
R.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on Aug 20, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn you colin!
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What he do?
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on Aug 20, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i gotta assume that where there is fisting colin is close by.
it looks like colin’s selfish fisting is causing our draft picks to strike out.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 20, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear, was not expecting that.
Boo colin and your fisting ways, hooray beer.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on Aug 20, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beckham now 2-4 with a 2b.
Danks 1-4.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on Aug 20, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just clicked on Cheat's link to his qassessment of Chelexei's
promotion to starter. It is fucking hysterical, and I am serious as a heart attack. Chicago Pete (God rest his merry soul) and larry debating OC’s presence on the team, the suggestion to DFA Uribe immediately, JRE linking the first Griffey trade rumor (of that particular month), Pablo with a game-ending rally kinning DP, and larry debating why AJ’s contract is horseshit.
Oh, and I still was taking the under. All of us effin’ Kreskin. I’d click on it, just for laughs and perspective, since we are in exactly the opposite mode at present – then, couldn’t hit water falling out of a boat, now, even PK is hitting.
Chelexei: ROY/MVP! And best T-shirt. You can look it up.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 20, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you "could" look it up- Casey
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was ripping the Cabrera trade after his slow start
But damn, he’s really made me a believer. Pitching has been fine without Garland and Cabrera allowed Ramirez to come in at 2B (At the time I was advocating he be in AAA as he wasn’t playing at all iwth teh big club). He’s 3rd in WS for AL SS and his defense has been shutdown all year.
by madvillian on Aug 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who are 1&2 WS SS?
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
without looking it up
I’m guessing Michael Young is one of them and shit, i dunno…peralta?
-Jeeves Life in the Cell
by jeeves on Aug 20, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it took me a long time to get used to his 1 pitch ABs
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 20, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oc will be 'clutch' in the playoffs
i expect his performance to improve if we get there
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 21, 2008 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*killing* - douchebag typist
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 20, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see quite a few of our regulars
Who have a big “oops” on their face regarding A Ram. Larry Larry Larry
SSH and his railing against the offense is normal
JRE and predictions of not competing for the next few years
Chicago Pete was embarassed off the site
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My fav
How’s our above average offense doing, Larry? http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable_team_stats.jsp
Oops.
by SSH2005 on May 6, 2008 9:37 AM CDT up actions 0 re
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The offense was sucking terribly at the time...
Bring up some posts about how Larry thought that Uribe was a better option at 2B than Ramirez and how Ramirez should be at AAA.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There were several gems and foot in mouth by posters as I mentioned
You just seemed so sure the offense would not recover.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SSH is a "here and now, what have you done for me lately?" guy.
Perspective? Patience? Perseverence? (OK, he works very hard being negative and is like a bulldog, I’ll grant you that.) But that keeps things interesting and funny. If we were all blessed with Zen-like calm and rationality we’d have as much participation on this site as Sox Machine.com (which I just visitied – it was like Orlando streets 15 minutes after a hurricane warning).
;-), Jim.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
winningugly...
What have YOU done for me lately?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe in reciprocal, mutually beneficial relationships.
Thus, nothing other than giving you something to chew on. (By the way, Gene Upshaw is dead. Does this help the Bears?)
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his babip is unsustainably low. his postings may be neifi perez-esque but, i assure you, his peripherals point towards him being more of a kelly johnson.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 21, 2008 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the guy who can't go to a game because it would upset his wife.
Sound and fury signifying nothing. All hat…
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a lie. i just didn't want to hang out with you and didn't want to hurt your feelings.
regards.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 21, 2008 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honesty is the best policy.
But how do you know a lawyer is lying?
yours
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My wife gives me head...
winningugly does not.
I would ditch you for my wife too.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you know for sure that WU wouldn't give you head?
He does run marathons, after all.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My boss has a crazy cousin who was a performance artist
One of her “works” was living in a Greenwich Village store window for an entire year in the ’60s.
She just lived her life there, and people would stop by, watch her live, and then move on when they saw enough.
That’s kinda how my site works.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 21, 2008 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did she ever make a living?
Or were people content to take pictures and occasionally throw a few quarters her way?
But not to make your head too big or anything – when I got back from old man camp in January one of our teammates (our young-ish 40 year old short-fielder who works for MSFT) set up a “friends” site for our team (where no one has participated for 6 months now) that had as its #1 link “www.soxmachine.com”. I kid you not.
You have a following. We’re just really clandestine and a tad shy.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sox machine- "see how i'm livin'"
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 21, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox Machine -- How Long Is He Going To Do This?
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 21, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox Machine - When Does He Get Naked In the Store Front Window?
Oooh la la! Change is beautiful.......(veers off pathway with bike) Whoa!
by homesickalien on Aug 21, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why Does He Shower With Jeans On?
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 21, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL.
It took you 2 hours to come up with that one?
(Like you are not glued to this site 24/7.)
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't even have as much as a cubicle
Much less an office.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 21, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sox machine- never nude.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 21, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dr. funke, is that you?
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the world's first analyst-therapist.
anal-rapist, if you prefer.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 21, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you miss today's gamethread, too?
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim, you are a never-nude?
(sheepishly)……too?
Oooh la la! Change is beautiful.......(veers off pathway with bike) Whoa!
by homesickalien on Aug 21, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like to leave a majority to the imagination.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 21, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shower Jeans
For the man who has nothing to hide; but still chooses to.
(Thanks Scrubs)
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 21, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
be happy you're wrong, you miserable bastard!
the sox wouldn’t be in 1st place if you were right. and that’s what you want, isn’t?
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 20, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is one asshole i never want to see on this blog
i hope he and his family die a fiery death
by RoyEgan on Aug 21, 2008 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is that?
regards
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 21, 2008 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a picture of Larry...
He is such an asshole.
regards
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean Hannity
…a parasitic, racist, demagogic right-wing, closeted homosexual.
by RoyEgan on Aug 21, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I often wonder whether these people believe in what they are saying.
We have one in the UK very similar, Richard Littlejohn, he goes on about homosexuals more than homosexuals do. One thing I do know about these ultra right high profile commentators is that they all earn a fortune.
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 21, 2008 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the United States
Some do… you must have heard of Fox News… well this guy is on it
by 815Sox on Aug 21, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone else ever noticed the similarity between Hannity and Marioti?
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 21, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, and Ricky Gervais.
except I like him
I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator
by Nordhagen on Aug 21, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The winner on ARam
I think I’ll wait and see before I make that judgement. There are a lot of players out there that do well in full time roles that struggle as a part time player. Baseball is a game of repitition, seeing major league pitching on a daily basis may help his game.
by Grinder in Training on May 6, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up actions 0 recs
Umm who is winning the Super Bowl dude?
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And your prediction on the Rays' record this season?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As has been documented
Horribly wrong and the running joke. Conceded a long time ago.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot the best part of that thread...
BobbySouthSide complaining that Carol Slezak wouldn’t let his buddy park in her spot.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Aug 20, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*assessment*, though the "q" addition was a nice accident
Like the discovery of the polio vaccine.
regards,
Jonas Salk
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 20, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
records against al elite
as of now, it looks like five teams are fighting for 4 playoff spots (yankees and blue jays = meh at the moment).
here are the records of each contender against the other 4.
white sox: 16-17 with 12 to go (home against tb and laa, at boston and minnesota) for a total of 45 games
twins: 12-16 with 11 to go (home against white sox, four each at tb and laa) for a total of 39 games
red sox: 13-19
rays: 17-12
angels: 17-11
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so maybe Angels 3/4 and Rays 2/3 ain't so bad?
or maybe we should make the A’s and R’s records worse?
I hate off days. Too much time to ponder the unknown.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 20, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i honestly think we can hang with the angels...
You can talk about their great record this year, but I look at who they play most of their games against. Texas, Athletics, Mariners… The Rays on the other hand are much more impressive in my opinion. Since we are terrible in domes this year I would say I like our chances against them as well considering we should have swept them at home.
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Aug 20, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREATEST AMERICAN DOG =
the worst show of all time.
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Aug 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope hitting coach alexei is giving our guys the old 'do as i say, not as i do' re: taking walks.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 20, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and i just realized i have not heard the name greg walker uttered around here in quite some time.
he is clearly doing a good job now, whereas he was clearly doing a shitty job before.
i really want to become a hitting coach, so i can receive credit or blame while having literally nothing to do with how my performance is judged. hit good, guys, i got a family to feed.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 20, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
Personally I still think Walk got his shit together when Ozzie threw him under the bus. He hit that Staples button. “Easy”
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Join the lurking fun over at Sons of Sam Horn guys
We think we have 5th starter problems?
They are going berserk after Buckholz gets rocked yet again:
It’s fucking amazing that a playoff caliber team has to trot out this sack of slop every 5th game
by madvillian on Aug 20, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I'd say their 5th starter problems are a wee bit worst.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if they want to trade Buckholz for Horacio Ramirez, I say pull the trigger
I could be wrong, but I seem to recall Buckholz didn’t look too bad according to FIPS (although that might have been a while ago).
by hitlesswonder on Aug 20, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember...
that Buchholz was the guy who was too good to trade for Johan Santana.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Aug 20, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that
name was familiar all year long
Bloggin'
http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/
by Six Pack on Aug 20, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's cuz Red Sox fans are spoiled...
Epstein acquired Paul Byrd for insurance and they have Fatolo Colon in the minors. Problem is that Fatolo can never stay healthy.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And since I've been drinking, I feel free to ramble...
I actually was in New England when Boston played the Sox and heard the BoSox radio. Castiglione mentioned how bad the White Sox are defensively about once every five minutes, and mentioned that the Twins, a fundamentally sound team, wouldn’t let most of the White Sox players near the field. He also mention that the Sox have no team speed once every five minutes as well. He actually is right about the Sox lack of D and speed, but I still felt annoyed (I think he wasn’t right about this year’s Twins).
And, on barely related note, I saw that Coco Crisp’s defensive numbers are terrible in Chris Dial’s rankings this season. Sort of interesting….
by hitlesswonder on Aug 20, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone is obsessed with that Twins defense
They’re like the darlings of the MLB
by Option27 on Aug 20, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, there's got to be some reason that they're 72-54...
And it isn’t their offense or their pitching.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Aug 20, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
poon. toe.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 20, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
camel. toe
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 20, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is their offense and pitching
6th in the Al in runs scored, 8th in ERA (but a very solid starting staff).
I suppose their defense is improved with Denard Span in the OF (have I mentioned I hat how Twins players outperform their minor league numbers?). But I thought I saw recently that their team defense wasn’t great (they have essentially the same fielding pct as the Sox, crummy stat that it is).
by hitlesswonder on Aug 20, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It could be because they're hitting .780 with RISP
Honestly, other than Gomez and Everett(and he’ll find his way to the bench once Casilla returns), their defense isn’t that special. The Twins were a solid fundamental team for a few years so now, no matter what, they will remain that way for eternity.
by El Duque's Raft on Aug 20, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im cunfused JRE
The twins defense has not been very good this year, what are you looking at?
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 20, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
Have you looked at the numbers of the Twins’ five starters?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 20, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasn't he kidding? coming into today i think they were also tied with the sox at like 6th most runs in baseball...
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 20, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
their defense is abysmal
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 20, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are america's team
If I was a caterpillar and you were a caterpillar I would metamorphosize into a butterfly so that you could see the vast potential of your great beauty. And then you would change, and we would have changed. And it would be beautiful. Change is beautiful.
by furby2056 on Aug 20, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The real reason Cowley wanted Uribe gone instead of Pablo
Liam Joseph was born just after 5 p.m. Mom and baby are great. And contrary to what Juan Uribe was saying, he looks nothing like him. about 3 hours ago
by El Duque's Raft on Aug 20, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome burn, juan.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 20, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Misty May has a fantastic ass.
She should have been given the gold just for showing up in that bikini.
"You know, if you stab a man in the dead of winter, steam will rise up from the wounds. Indians believed it was his soul escaping from his body." - Mikita's Manager, Glen
by omnipotent grab on Aug 20, 2008 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
here ya go bud
If I was a caterpillar and you were a caterpillar I would metamorphosize into a butterfly so that you could see the vast potential of your great beauty. And then you would change, and we would have changed. And it would be beautiful. Change is beautiful.
by furby2056 on Aug 20, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here ya go...
More Misty here…
http://www.barstoolsports.com/article/wake_with_misty_may/2569/
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 6:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa. Major vajay-jay sweat goin' on.
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 21, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's actually corn-hole sweat...
Would you still lick her taint?
Haha.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN
If I was a caterpillar and you were a caterpillar I would metamorphosize into a butterfly so that you could see the vast potential of your great beauty. And then you would change, and we would have changed. And it would be beautiful. Change is beautiful.
by furby2056 on Aug 21, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think DeLuca reads SSS?
The entire lineup has been clicking, but Ramirez has been especially hot. He hit a three-run homer in the first, making it 15 consecutive games he has reached base. During a longer stretch, the emerging American League Rookie of the Year candidate has hit .334 (100-for-299) with 13 homers and 50 RBI in 80 games since May 18.
With a bonus quote from Chelexei:
“I’ve never been on a team that has hit like this, been on this kind of stretch,” infielder Alexei Ramirez said through an interpreter. “But I’m not surprised by it. We have some great hitters on this team, and the spirits are very high and everyone is very prepared.”
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 21, 2008 8:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm rooting for alexei in the ROY race
but longoria is going to be tough to beat, especially if he comes back in about 10 days or so and isn’t seriously hampered by the wrist injury. i’ve looked at the numbers and unless alexei can continue his hot hitting and pile up his counting stats and longoria struggles, i think it’s gotta be longoria.
some numbers favoring alexei (in 68 fewer PA):
alexei- .309 BA, 48 K, and w/2out/RISP .351 BA, 1.006 OPS
longoria- .278 BA, 102 K, w/2out/RISP .246 BA, .804 OPS
most everything else favors longoria—even 7 SB-0 CS to alexei’s 9 SB-8 CS
also, if it’s correct that a player needs 503 PA to qualify for stuff, like top ten in batting and whatnot, alexei’s gonna need to average just under 4 PA per game if he plays in all 35 remaining games.(not sure about counting the continued game against baltimore)
brian anderson would've caught that...
by BuehrleMan on Aug 21, 2008 9:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Longoria's stellar in the field, too, and was more highly touted (people like to feel smart and have their pre-season
opinions corroborated). He’s a great story.
And speaking of the Rays, we have to give props to Kenwo, tough as it is to do. In today’s Orlando Sentinel:
"Tampa Bay had the worst record in baseball last season. It’s no longer preposterous to believe the Rays will end up with the best.
No team has done that since the immortal Louisville Colonels in 1890. Then again, no American League team had intentionally walked a batter with the bases loaded since 1901.
Tampa Bay did it Saturday night in Texas. Joe Maddon had his pitcher walk RBI leader Josh Hamilton with the Rays leading 7-3 in the ninth inning.
Carl Crawford was home in Phoenix awaiting tendon surgery on his right hand. The injury kept him from covering his eyes. But guess what?
“It turned out to be the right call,” Crawford said.
The next batter struck out. Just another night at the Rays office."
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Math wise its not the right call
even if it worked.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 21, 2008 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucking nerds. go with your gut, nancy boy.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 21, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Maddon is very smart
people with glasses like that are always very smart.
I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator
by Nordhagen on Aug 21, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which, Yahoo! Sports did a story about Joe Maddon
Reliever Trevor Miller commented that he “seemed like a numbers nerd at first”.
From the scant information in this fluff piece, Maddon seems like an interesting guy and, thus, gives me one more reason to like the Rays.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
should be "one reason," not "one more reason."
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, I had it right the first time
perennial underdog, young and exciting players, improved defense, end the red sux / spankees reign – all reasons for me to kinda like them. Joe Maddon being a nerd and bicycling everywhere is just icing on the cake.
Mind you, I’m not going to go all WU and make them my wet dream. I hope they get swept in Chi-town this weekend and the Sox beat their asses if the two teams meet in the playoffs.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who doesn't hope that, you POS?
I have never turned and said they are my first love. Oh, no. My ashes are still going to be spread over old Comiskey Park (yes, the current parking lot at The Cell). How dedicated are YOU? How are YOU going to spend the rest of eternity? With the Sox? Or with some “family member”?
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who cares about where your ashes are?
When you are dead you are dead. But if that is not the case have fun watching sketchy dudes walking around going ‘tickets, need any tickets?’ in the fucking parking lot for all eternity!
Bloggin'
http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/
by Six Pack on Aug 21, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like I struck a nerve here
I thought you were tougher than that, old timer, given your calm demeanor when a bat was flying your way in that picture someone drummed up a few days ago.
Nice touch with the matching yellow shirts, btw.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no nerves. Married. No sensitivity left.
All tongue.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but is Longoria an "All-World Defensive Player"?
DJ says Chelexei is, so it must be true.
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 21, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alexei isn't winning it.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
longoria's vorpin' like a mofo
he should win
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 21, 2008 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OSFIB, do you now have VORP tattooed on you keister?
You seamhead, you.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't even know what it fucking means
i’m a stats guy, in a medical context, but the variables commonly used in baseball aren’t intuitive in my opinion.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 21, 2008 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't say he was going to win.
i said i was rooting for him. if somehow longoria didn’t play again or reinjured his wrist and alexei stays on fire it’s not out of the realm of possibility.
brian anderson would've caught that...
by BuehrleMan on Aug 21, 2008 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd rather he be the guy who should have won
but lost to the guy with the better rep. And be the guy with the team hardware instead. So he can say, “sure, personal accolades are nice, but I prefer the sting of champagne in my eyes.”
Same with Quentin v. Hamilton.
I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator
by Nordhagen on Aug 21, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
longoria's in a pretty good position for team hardware
as opposed to hamilton.
brian anderson would've caught that...
by BuehrleMan on Aug 21, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and in a better position than quentin.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 21, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alexei needs to stop attempting to steal. seriously. just stop.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 21, 2008 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
Alexei’s baserunning speed is good enough. He can score from 1B on a double. No need to ruin it by pretending to be Podsednik.
I think they finally told Uribe to stop attempting stolen bases because he is so bad at it. He may run like a lizard, D.J., but he sure sucks at stealing bases.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least once i can remember
he also got picked off when he wasn’t even going anywhere.
brian anderson would've caught that...
by BuehrleMan on Aug 21, 2008 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it possible that Alexei is actually Soriano-lite...
like some of the comparisons that were originally made, only with less power and a higher AVG?
Soriano’s career line: .283 / .328 / .519 / .847
Ramirez’s career line: .309 / .328 / .490 / .818
Pretty funny that their OBP’s are identical. In any case, I like the Soriano version that is only earning $4.75 million over 4 years instead of the one who is earning $136 million over 8 years.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't like comparing alexei
to that horsey face. i haven’t seen alexei dog it in the field or on the bases and haven’t heard about him demanding to play the leadoff position.
brian anderson would've caught that...
by BuehrleMan on Aug 21, 2008 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ironically...
Ramirez’s defense is bad at 2B, just like Soriano’s was before he moved to LF.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think alexei's defense will prove to be much better
and less irritating than old horsey face.
brian anderson would've caught that...
by BuehrleMan on Aug 21, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreeeeed.
MM mentioned that he also always attempts steals at the most obvious times, which does not tend to help.
S-Bimps….
stolen bases in most predictable situations
As in, “Alexei’s overall SBs are not too impressive, but his S-Bimps are completely shitty as well.”
Oooh la la! Change is beautiful.......(veers off pathway with bike) Whoa!
by homesickalien on Aug 21, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox sign catcher David Ross to minor-league deal...
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8473536/Red-Sox-sign-Ross-to-minor-league-deal
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 21, 2008 10:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Give me your tired, your poor,
your huddled masses yearning to catch the Raaaaayyyyys…
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Boston...
The Whites now have a better record than the Reds…
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 21, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 behind the Rays
Lets close that gap!
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 21, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i was completely wrong
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 21, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
so it would have been a good idea for the Sox to kick the tires on old Rossie, eh?
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox...
are waiting for Sandy Alomar, Jr., to come out of retirement.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Aug 21, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he died, along with Ernest Borgnine and Orson Welles.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've just been watching the Weekly magazine on MLB.TV
on ‘The Surging White Sox’. Some guy called Harold Reynolds said ‘the question for the White sox will be whether Contreras can get off the disabled list and help the team out at the end of the season’.
I was under the impression that he’d be lucky to walk properly by the New Year let alone play again, have I missed something and the injury is not as bad as first thought?
many thanks
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 21, 2008 10:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Your impression was correct.
Harold Reynolds is retarded.
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Aug 21, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a stalker
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 21, 2008 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and a toucher.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 21, 2008 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's just harold being harold
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 21, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he likes to have himself a taste.
nothing wrong with that.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
by MarketMaker on Aug 21, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 21, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sox ahead of twins in every bp playoff odds report...
playoff odds report:
sox: 71.61876 division, 76.84157 playoffs
twins: 28.28024, 38.37631
pecota adjusted:
sox: 71.71068, 76.09405
twins: 28.13855, 36.53596
elo adjusted:
sox: 51.04887, 65.49959
twins: 48.85737, 64.80138
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 11:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but what does your gut tell you?
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sushi sounds good for lunch.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those fish better be caught sustainably, or you'll be in for a hurtin', Mister!
Given the plethora of dining options in the “Gay” Area (satisfied, WU?), it should be easy to find an environmentally responsible sushi joint, though I’ve never tried.
Might you know of any?
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasabi at 675 E. 2100 South was closed Tuesday by the Salt Lake Valley Health Department for “presenting an imminent public health hazard.”
Among the conditions were: “sushi is held at room temperature; fish used for sushi is not sushi-grade and has not been treated for parasite destruction; cooked rice is not cooled within acceptable time limits; and knives are stored in standing water.”
Violation notices are posted on the agency’s Web site for seven days unless the restaurant is in compliance sooner, at which time the notice is removed.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 21, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a friend of mine once ate sushi
and he ended up nearly having his leg amputated, I’m very wary of it now
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 21, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
doing the leg work on sushi is worthwhile
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 21, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's terrifying
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 21, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am shocked that nobody replied to this with a naked chick covered in sushi.
I thought we liked beating dead horses.
Oooh la la! Change is beautiful.......(veers off pathway with bike) Whoa!
by homesickalien on Aug 21, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm shocked no one replied with a dead horse covered in sushi.
Lord knows there are pictures of dead horses covered in everything else!
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 21, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about a naked chick covered in dead horses?
That would be something.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't be long till she was a dead naked woman covered in dead naked horses...
wait, that’s kinda kinky
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 21, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
c'mon, now, starbucks. i only posted two of those...and days apart.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right...you are just poking at the dead horse with a stick for now.
I’ll wait for the 3rd to bring it up again.
Starbucks? Wha-?
Oooh la la! Change is beautiful.......(veers off pathway with bike) Whoa!
by homesickalien on Aug 21, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's either that or "tossed salads and scrambled eggs." your pick. starbucks doesn't sound so bad anymore, does it?
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer puta de la port.
kthxaurevoir.
Oooh la la! Change is beautiful.......(veers off pathway with bike) Whoa!
by homesickalien on Aug 21, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you fial at following directions.
tossed salads it is.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
checked the last three days
the elo for the sox actually goes ‘down’ several tenths of a point. to answer rhythm’s post below, nothing for now
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 21, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tataki...
california & divis…http://www.tatakisushibar.com/
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
meant to reply to rithum.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, rithum. Looks like an element on the periodic table!
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and thanks for the tip.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Toonder a moil?
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He isn't a slave, if that's what you're asking
but he may be similar to a “superfluous piece of glass formed during blowing and removed in the finishing operation”.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wanted to tell everybody on my own terms at the right time. thanks a lot.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did I mess that up again? Sorry.
I have a feeling this is going on my permanent record. Crud.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
look at toodner doing a blally
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 21, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That could also be a whinigfugly
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah. except for rithium the words are spelled correctly.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 21, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i did it because rhythm acted like such a little bitch the other day when somebody spelled his handle incorrectly.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he always acts that way.
rithym indeed.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on Aug 21, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't just go around making fun of WU for his spelling errors and not spread the wealth
how fair would that be?
You are all worthless and weak.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SoB, is that you?
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, it's me, KenWo.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you struck a nerve.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 21, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, it's all tongue
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Aug 21, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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