Watch the Sausages Get Made
by The Cheat on Aug 25, 2008 11:26 PM CDT
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The top of the site tells me that I have approximately 2 hours to write a recap, and, as has become SSS custom, get what might be the worst thread in the history of SSS off the front page. So, in the interest of burying the ugliness, here's your recap, to which I will be adding (in between masturbatory sessions) until the site goes dark for the night.
Limited time constraints and a general lack of focus results in a bullet point recap for you.
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The first game played Monday, which was actually April, BTW, had to be one of the most frustrating losses of the year; 12 walks leads to only 3 runs thanks to 18 men left on base, Cubs castoffs Rocky Cherry and Luis Montanez proving the winning formula in the late innings, the decision to start Horacio Ramirez over Thornton or Carrasco, a number of well-struck line drives which never seemed to find the grass between the white lines. It was just one of the most frustrating games of the year to watch. And it took nearly 3 months to complete.
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Clayton Richard turned in his second consecutive quality start, with all of the damage coming in one inning. And the damage might not have been as severe if he had a competent defense behind him. General Soreness was unable to get to bloop hit and Alexei Ramirez dropped a glove-to-hand transfer (ruled a hit) to give the O's two extra outs in the inning. I still don't know how he's getting it done, but I'm not gonna argue with the results. Keep sending him out there against the also-rans of the AL, I say.
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Joe Crede returned to the Sox lineup, and actually looked pretty good at the plate in the first game. As somebody commented that's probably because the first game was played in April. Crede lifted a deep fly to center his first at-bat, and laid out a rope to right field in his second, but both found the gloves of Orioles fielders.
Defensively, it didn't appear that Crede had any ill effects from his lingering back issues. He made a number of nice plays over the two games, though he did start hitting the ball weakly to the right side in the nightcap.
- Chris Getz was optioned to AAA in between games to make way for the curiously effective Lance Brodway. Getz will be back in 10 days, the minimum time required (barring injury) for a minor league assignment, with rosters set to expand on September 1st.
Note: Previously, there has been a loosely enforced--is anything strictly enforced around here?--policy against political posting. But, observing the generally cordial conversations which occurred during primary season, I let everything slide. I think the last thread shows why that policy should be more rigorously enforced. But enforcing rules is hard work, so I've come up with something different.
Over the next two weeks, spanning the conventions--I like to think of them as the political equivalent of SoxFest--if you should still feel the need to shout obscenities at your TV or your fellow Sox fans, you're welcome to do so in the soon-to-be-difficult-to-find previous thread. (no link) Please be so kind as to keep them out of the rest of the threads. kthnxbi.
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Eddie Guardado already paying dividends for the Twins...
Ichiro = popup
Betancourt = popup
Ibanez = popup
Twins gonna win this one with Nathan in the 9th.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 25, 2008 11:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and a leadoff double off the base of the wall
don’t they know you’re not supposed to get hits off of nathan?
by Trooper on Aug 25, 2008 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Lopez botched the bunt...
but he’s still battling.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 25, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty consistently lining them foul to the right too.
almost as if he blew the bunt on purpose.
by Trooper on Aug 25, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A DP ties the game...
That sucks but at least it’s tied.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 25, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit...
Fielding error by Nick Punto.
Runners at the corners, no outs.
Is Nathan actually going to blow a save here?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 25, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 25, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and its blown.
shittiest way possible for the M’s though.
by Trooper on Aug 25, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SSH looking like a real winner tonight
by 815Sox on Aug 25, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nostradamus.
"that woman deserves her revenge and we deserve to die."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 25, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the Twins lose yet?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 25, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucking jojima k's
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 25, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
statement true or false?: "Twins gonna win this one with Nathan in the 9th."
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 25, 2008 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were you expecting him to blow it?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
again you fial on getting the point.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and btw, although nathan is great and having a phenomenal season,
he’s blown 4 saves, including 2 against the mariners and 1 against the royals. so no, i was not expecting him to blow it, but i probably would have said something less certain, like, this one’s PROBABLY over or something. adverbs and modifiers rock because they can save you from looking from a know-it-all know-nothing.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but ssh2005 is a real man, he stands by his words...right?
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 26, 2008 7:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
once again he has not covered himself in glory.
brian anderson would've caught that...
by BuehrleMan on Aug 26, 2008 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's a democrat now if that's the case
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No but you did say
“Twins gonna win this one with Nathan in the 9th.”
by 815Sox on Aug 25, 2008 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes everybody's favorite i was just gonna bitch about why that wasn't in the headlines!
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 25, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have been "Watch the Pansages Get Made"
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 25, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait so those are real?
I thought that shit was a photoshop
by 815Sox on Aug 25, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no joke.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 25, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i want some now
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 25, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disgusting
and people wonder why we have an obesity problem
by 815Sox on Aug 25, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm big boned!!!!
Stuffs pansages into face. nom nom nom.
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 26, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
everyone's got their turn ons?
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're not allowed on this site anymore if you think they are disgusting
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw, i hooked up the laptop to the tv to watch this
although this game is only SD, it looks at least as good as any normal SD broadcast. anyone know if they have HD feeds ever?
by Trooper on Aug 25, 2008 11:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dude i can't stop laughing at that phelps video
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it just me, or does phelps totally sounds like a lewd act?
by Trooper on Aug 26, 2008 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colin has intimate knowledge of phelpsing
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 26, 2008 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it goes too far by the end
but the splashing bit is brilliant.
by shaftr on Aug 26, 2008 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cheat!!!! i love you lots for the pansages in the recap
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not as good as pansages, but still goofy
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 26, 2008 12:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
R.A. Dickey coming in for the Mariners?
Enjoy your win, Twinkies.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Putz not throw more than 10 pitches an outing or something?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuckdamnit cockballs shitbag
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for the m's in their current state, there may be a limit to how far they'll go for the "integrity" of the game
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'd think they'd want the twins to lose.
nothing good about a team with half your payroll having twice your win total.
by Trooper on Aug 26, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and looking at his gamelog, he threw 3, 14, 21, 26, 6, and 46 pitches in his last six appearances.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
besides, R.A. Dickey says 'chew on this'.
by Trooper on Aug 26, 2008 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he struck out buscher!
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a scoreless inning from runs allowed dickey...holy shit
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Betancourt, Ibanez, and Beltre coming up...
Just walk them off.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
betancourt grounds out....
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"runs allowed" a far better nickname than what mlb homepage is referring to mike pelfrey as...
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that the URL for this page is contains "watch-the-sausages-get-mad"
Warning: Angry Sausages Ahead
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Aug 26, 2008 12:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i only wish i had heeded that warning in the past.
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 26, 2008 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One out walk to Ibanez...
Beltre up…
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
raaaaaaaauuuuuuuullllllll gets on for us
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BELTRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
stop the presses! twins not invincible! who knew?!?
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, let's act like we knew that Nathan would blow the save after the fact.
Pretty lame.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you just don't get it. of course we didn't know, one way or the other. only you ever claim to.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lame is counting this as an automatic win for the Twins
Which is what you did.
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 26, 2008 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mariners are pathetic...
I just figured they would mail it in in the 9th.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just like last month against the twins in seattle, right?
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twins need to win tomorrow and wednesday afternoon to finish .500 in seattle; currently 1-3.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/under on when you'll eventually learn:
June 8, 2021.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 26, 2008 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teach me, oh wise one...
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey everybody! That's what I look like!
Now you’ll have to teach me how that’s relevant. Not that it surprises me, considering you never respond to the substance of my posts and instead respond with personal stuff.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 26, 2008 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought your were the guy on the left.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I'm just a handsome Red X.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 26, 2008 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or not...
Caching is a wonderful thing.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i never pegged him as a black man.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why are the two pictures different?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox Machine tried to pull a fast one on me...
but I’m too quick for him
That is a cool picture though. The statue looks cool with the ice on it.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well now everybody can see how f'in creepy you are
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 26, 2008 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As if we couldn't before
but this borders on violating an unspoken premise I’ve held – don’t out someone if they don’t want to be outed.
Feels weird.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, he's already kind of out there.
if you go to his site you know his name and you know what he does. i’ve read some of his stuff from his newspaper and he has pictures of himself up there. however, searching for and posting photos seems rather…dirty, i guess.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you've done the
“post personal info” thing before no?
but i do agree that it’s less than stellar behavior.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, that was in response to a rather annoying and trolling poster. he rather deserved it, methinks.
i certainly would not do the same to a regular poster, whatever i think of them.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care about the picture itself
I wouldn’t have it on my server if it did. Nor would I use my name to blog.
I’m just a little concerned that in response to a post about baseball, somebody would track down my picture on Google images and post it — twice. That strikes me as … psychopathic.
Drunk guys often called me “Paulie!” at the Cell.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 26, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have that photo taped to my bedroom ceiling.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS You look like Paulie with the goat.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and i would at least let either of the two gents in that pic
buy me a drink
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Monsignor rolls how he rolls
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa.
I thought this was a joke at first…just another one of SSH’s homo-erotic posts….
But oh my.
Was this blog night??? Damn, I knew I should’ve flown in for that.
I was kidding about Jim getting naked in the storefrontwindow.
But I am no longer joking if I mention it in the future, by the way.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yes, it is really bad form to post images of your fellow SSS'ers. What the hell dude? How do you actually get more despicable?
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wasn't going to do this and i probably still shouldn't. and it's despicable. but since ssh did it to jim, i'm going to do it to ssh.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad he isn't half-nude too.
It’s ok, I’ve got a strong imagination. I can make it happen.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is half nude.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Larry - check out this pic I found of you!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHA
Woot 1 game up bitches!
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 26, 2008 12:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just splooged a little bit.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yo! adrian!!!!!!!!!!!
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That lessens the blow of the resumed Orioles game by quite a bit.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did anybody actually see the beltre hr? from gameday, looks like it must have been a no doubter.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday made it look like it could rival Mickey Mantle's shot, lol.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
about 10 feet past the wall
but it was a moonshot
by Trooper on Aug 26, 2008 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice that nathan ended up throwing 20 pitches in an eventual loss.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BELLLLTRRRREEEEE!!!
WOOT!
g’night.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 12:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just saw the video...holy shit, that was some severe damage.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a shot
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Aug 26, 2008 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
check out ichiro throwing young out at the plate.
that’s a fucking strike.
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 26, 2008 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmm, I enjoy being in such close proximity to the Twins getting their asses kicked.
And R.A. took care of business, by the way.
I’ll do my standard “fuck the twins!” out my car window, as I drive by Safeco today.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punto'd!!!
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That guy sucks!
hehhehehehe
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
masturbatory sessions
sounds like cheat needs a fleshlight.
by shaftr on Aug 26, 2008 12:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It does the job.
"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ
by omnipotent grab on Aug 26, 2008 5:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay for no political talk at sss!
let’s save our ignorant ranting and hate spewed diatribes for baseball!
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 26, 2008 12:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
rally around hating the twins!!!
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Aug 26, 2008 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins:
Wrong for the AL Central.
Wrong for America.
I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator
by Nordhagen on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Obama/White Sox '08
Sure we can!
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obama/Sox '08
errr….Why The Hell Not!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(I hope this doesn't count as political discussion - cuz I couldn't agree more with Cheat on that one, as interesting a topic as it is).
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(agreed maybe we should pull the plug now)
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obama/White Sox '08
I mean do you REALLY want the other guy to win?
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes (not the Twins).
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry SSH, as the saying goes...
“If you’re not with us, you’re against us”
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 26, 2008 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ABORTIONS FOR SOME, MINIATURE BATTING HELMET SUNDAES FOR OTHERS!
Uribe whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."
by thecip on Aug 26, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now that's a slogan i can get behind
"as much as i hate dj i don't want him to get molested"- BuehrleMan
by U-God on Aug 26, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss those.
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Aug 26, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kenny Rogers on waivers...
According to the Detroit Free Press, Kenny Rogers has been placed on waivers and “could be traded soon.”
The deadline to set postseason rosters is Sunday, so any deal would come before then. An impending free agent, Rogers will make around $1.5 million for the remainder of the season and has the ability to veto a trade to six teams, including the Phillies and Rangers. Soon to be 44 years old, Rogers is 9-11 with a 5.09 ERA in 27 starts for the Tigers.
Source: Detroit Free Press
I could see the Red Sox wanting The Gambler but the Yankees can cock-block them.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why would the yankees block?
i mean they’re not eliminated from the WC hunt yet, but i can’t see the motivation.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not if they were a competent gm, they wouldn't
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 26, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more likely because they still believe they are in the playoff race.
and it’s just money to them.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox now tied with Boston for best run differential in the AL
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 26, 2008 8:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point actual record is a better indication going forward than RD
I’m pretty sure THBts looked at this a couple year ago. In late August, you are pretty much what your record says you are.
by madvillian on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still should use EWP.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is the link to that look at Phythag vs actual record as predictive
I would answer that during a season the Pythagorean formula does a good job of predicting which teams will likely stay in the race for the duration, but as we get into June, the number of games a team will win is equally or better predicted by their actual winning percentage at that time.
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/pythagoras-and-the-white-sox/
by madvillian on Aug 26, 2008 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nuance, madvillian. you use a statistical model that includes EWP. like BP does.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
note to cheat re: getz
i’m fairly certain the ten day rule does not apply to sept. callups. so he can be back on september 1.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 9:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It applies
It happened last year. The year before? 2005? I don’t even remember who it was anymore, but they weren’t up on Sep 1 because of the 10 day thing.
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Aug 26, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a rule change then?
otherwise i think i’m right. see, e.g., bajenaru in 2005. i don’t know why they would have changed the rule, however. and the plain language of the rule wouldn’t seem to apply. also the international league season is over on sept 1.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was BA in '05
I thought it would be useful to have him on the roster for the playoffs, over Timo. But he went down just before the calendar flipped, and had to wait his 10 days. (I think)
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Aug 26, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
News not sounding good on Linebrink.
The Sun-Times Chris De Luca wrote:
Linebrink update
Right-handed setup man Scott Linebrink threw about 25 pitches during a bullpen session, tossing mostly fastballs with a few changeups.
‘’I don’t know if I’d say I’m feeling better,‘’ said Linebrink, who has not pitched since July 22 because of tendinitis behind his right shoulder. ’’I think the ball coming out of my hand today was a little better. [Pitching coach Don Cooper] was encouraged by it.’’
The next step for Linebrink is to pitch a simulated game — something he can’t do until he is able to throw breaking balls.
Linebrink remains the key to the Sox’ bullpen, but the pain deep in his shoulder could be a problem for the rest of the season.
‘’I hope not,’’ he said. ‘’I hope to continue to move forward and continue to see improvement. We prefer it be a little bit more drastic improvement than what we are seeing, but it may be one day it just decides to turn around for us.’’
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 9:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"deep in his shoulder"
!
we’re boned.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only because I've just had shoulder surgery in April....
…pain DEEP in shoulder sounds like a labrum anterior to posterior tear. What happens is the cartilage of the shoulder (labrum) unattaches from the glenoid, which is the ring of cartlage around the shoulder socket. Causes lots of pain, particularly in overhead movements. Even after extensive therapy still hurts like a mofo. Ruined my summer for golf.
by RoyEgan on Aug 26, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds more like a muscle problem to me.
but what the hell do i know.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but would he be throwing if that were the case?
my comment was just to the effect that i know that the shoulder is, if no longer a death sentence (as per Will Carroll), it sure as shit isn’t good. and “deep” as far as i can tell means internal and not muscle. but that’s a lot of speculation and a lot of ignorance at work.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. that's not what it means.
at least not necessarily and certainly not necessarily with a complex structure like the shoulder.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i did say
“that’s a lot of speculation and a lot of ignorance at work”
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which is why i corrected you.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody notice
that Cleveland has won 8 in a row and 9 of 10? That series in Cleveland next week is not the picnic it looked to be 2 weeks ago. How has Cleveland been putting together this streak?
by VAChisox on Aug 26, 2008 9:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a whole lot can change in a week. apparently.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anthony Reyes and Zach Jackson have been pitching well for them...
Sizemore is a stud as always and Kelly Shoppach looks to be finally panning out from when he was a top catching prospect with the Red Sox. That Reyes trade was a steal by Shapiro.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even the Royals get hot now and again. It happens.
Last year they did their “salary drive” leading many of us (me included) to think they would be much improved this year.
Nyet.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
make your travel plans now for st. petersburg, boston, and/or anaheim
By Mark Gonzales, 6:39 a.m.
Here is the tentative Major League Baseball post-season schedule. Please note that the dates are tentative and that one of the American League Division Series starts one day later than the three other division series and that the AL Championship Series starts a day later than the National League Championship Series.
Oct. 1 (on TBS): Game 1 of both NL series; game 1 of Al series between two division champions
Oct. 2 (on TBS): Game 2 of both NL series; game 1 of Al series between division champion and wild-card team
Oct. 3 (on TBS): Game 2 of both AL series
Oct. 4 (on TBS): Game 3 of both NL series
Oct. 5 (on TBS/TNT): Game 4 of both NL series; Game 3 of both AL series
Oct. 6 (on TBS): Game 4 of both AL series
Oct. 7 (on TBS): Game 5 of both NL series
Oct 8 (on TBS): Game 5 of both AL series
Oct. 9: NLCS game 1 (on Fox)
Oct. 10: NLCS game 2 (on Fox); ALCS Game 1 (on TBS)
Oct. 11: ALCS Game 2 (on TBS)
Oct. 12: NLCS game 3 (on Fox)
Oct. 13: NLCS game 4 (on Fox); ALCS Game 3 (on TBS)
Oct. 14: ALCS Game 4 (on TBS)
Oct. 15: NLCS game 5 (on Fox)
Oct. 16: ALCS Game 5 (on TBS)
Oct. 17: NLCS game 6 (on Fox)
Oct. 18: NLCS game 7 (on Fox); ALCS Game 6 (on TBS)
Oct. 19: ALCS Game 7 (on TBS)
Oct. 22: World Series Game 1 (on Fox)
Oct. 23: World Series Game 2 (on Fox)
Oct. 25: World Series Game 3 (on Fox)
Oct. 26: World Series Game 4 (on Fox)
Oct. 27: World Series Game 5 (on Fox)
Oct. 29: World Series Game 6 (on Fox)
Oct. 30: World Series Game 7 (on Fox)
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 9:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is your wife going to allow you to go to Tampa?
;)
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
already have my flight.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Richards
I see my not ready MLB pitcher put in another decent outing against a shit offense and the 5th spot continues to plague the rotation.
Been super busy over the weekend with the kids and fantasy football (3 leagues). Regarding Tampa not ready to say uncle yet but damn close. Although I still don’t fear them in a playoff.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 26, 2008 9:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
one should always fear the pitching and defense teams in the playoffs.
and my secretary informs me that the rays are one win away.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True dat
And I LOVE the way they play defense. There shallow play is ballsy though I could see it biting them in the ass via playoff time. Ignore secretary comment!
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 26, 2008 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you better not ignore your responsibilities. my secretary's last name is difronzo.
maybe you’ve heard of her uncle.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not just knuckles?
They could still lose all their games!
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 26, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attn: will the creator of the following quote plz report to his or her local democratic party headquarters
“If the Mariners win I will convert to a Democrat!”
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 9:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you missed the "haha" at the end of it.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SSH was last nights "big winner"
Full of all kinds of wonderful statements.
Anyways I can register voters so let me know when you ready…
by 815Sox on Aug 26, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
these are the maddest sausages i have ever encountered
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 10:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tell me you wouldn't try tasting those sausages...
They look pretty mouth-watering.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh i would
but i would be careful. mad and delicious is a dangerous combo.
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what someone over here thinks
Jimmy Dean’s Pancakes and Sausage on a Stick – Chocolate Chip Flavour
Many crazy foods are spawned in America, a nation that sees the established notions of what constitutes cuisine as a wild frontier rather than a set of rigorous culinary rules evolved for the good of mankind. Take these microwavable breakfast “treats”, for example: pork sausage enveloped in chocolate-chip pancake. On a stick. It is a holy trinity of wrongness.
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 26, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your digs at american diets are generally warranted. but speaking of glass houses, i've seen some of your lot recently on "you are what you eat." many of those portly folks have never seen a fruit or veg in their lives.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that the one with the stupid scots woman?
the one who is guilty of academic fraud and inspects people shits
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 26, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for all i know she
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is a fraud...but she ain't making up the guts on those folks or the ridiculous amount of grease they cook with.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you get that programme over there?
what a marvellous cultural export, sorry for that. If you are gonna make a TV show called ‘you are what you eat’ then it stands to reason that you are gonna look for some big fat unhealthy bastards, it wouldn’t be the same otherwise.
regards
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 26, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, that is a given. just seems that your land has plenty of fatties with poor diets running around as well based on the beeb programming we get over here.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes I never said we didn't
and it’s getting worse, in Europe we are most like the US in that respect. But you’re not supposed to know that as you have spoiled the joke now.
regards
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 26, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
blame bbc america. ;-)
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lest you forget the reason Europe and Asia are becoming fatties now....
Globalisation from your buddies in the West.
You are welcome, world! Enjoy the hole in the ozone layer too!
’Merica.
fuck yeah.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
some projected elias rankings for you compensation hounds
http://tigers-thoughts.blogspot.com/2008/08/projected-elias-rankings.html
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 10:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any thought to keeping Alexi at the top of the lineup for the rest of the year?
In theory of course, Im sure Ozzie puts OC back there after off game. Worry about next year, next year. At this point its no use arguing about Alexi’s success (without walking) and the team can ride the hot hand?
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
by Tdogg on Aug 26, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point, I would rather see Ramirez leading off...
He doesn’t draw walks but it’s not like Cabrera is any better of a hitter. A 1-2 of Ramirez and Swisher would look better than what it is right now.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm on record as saying i expected alexei to be leading off by july and certainly next year.
so i will not back down from that position.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano-lite leading off for us?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or ozuna-heavy
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you were wrong. It's August. I used to think you were good, fer Chrissakes.
When O-Cab goes bye-bye I expect Chelexei to lead off, though I still think he’s misplaced there.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not wrong.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your expectation failed to play out
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's right. the expectation failed, not larry.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
osfib line-up
Aram
Swish
Q
Dye
Thome
Kong
AJ
OC
Uribe
Dye and Thome can interchange, as can AJ and OC
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 26, 2008 11:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Purposeful omission of Joe?
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uribe love.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i finally decided i love him too
but he’s still a utility man
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like an occasional booty call or something...
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've been gaying it up pretty good of late
so i think that’s fairly apropriate
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
college is a time for exploring.
i prefered to explore women but whatever.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's going to be a hell of a shock to this entire site
if i ever end up with another GF isn’t it?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
first people have to get over the shock that to have "another" means you had one before.
"you're a smooth smooth, you know."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and i'm kidding, obviously.
"you're a smooth smooth, you know."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well obvs
i told folks here in not especially guarded language what happened to the last one
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that doesn't mean anything. people pretend they're lawyers in here, that they're from different continents, etc.
"you're a smooth smooth, you know."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hoodlight is a pretend lawyer?
I believe that would be a “barrister” across the pond.
"Carlos is a hit magnet…if Carlos gets hit the way he gets hit, I don't mind. But if he gets hit the way I don't think he should get hit, then it's a problem."- Ozzie Guillen (8/14/08)
by tailgater on Aug 26, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
larry's the pretend lawyer
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"What happened to the last one"
Did it involve acid and powdered lime?
"Carlos is a hit magnet…if Carlos gets hit the way he gets hit, I don't mind. But if he gets hit the way I don't think he should get hit, then it's a problem."- Ozzie Guillen (8/14/08)
by tailgater on Aug 26, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that and way too much screaming
going a different route next time for sure
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
vocal cords before acid and lime next time.
"you're a smooth smooth, you know."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck joe
what has he done for me lately you feel?
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 26, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's taken out the trash the last few times without you even asking him to do it.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he shouldn't be lifting anything with that bad back of his, either. double disrespect by osfib.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Crede (0 DXL)
Crede was back at third base for the White Sox, but an 0-for-4 day looked similar to what he did on his rehab assignment (2-for-16.) Crede’s back is said to be much better and the team doesn’t anticipate him having further problems down the stretch, but back injuries, especially chronic ones like Crede’s, have a tendency to go off without regard to anyone’s schedule. Crede is still clearly affected, although whether it’s pain or simply rust that’s causing this is impossible to say. He did have some interesting therapy, including the use of radiation on the inflamed nerve in his back. While Crede is saying all of the right things, there is still a great deal of risk here, both of re-injury and continued poor performance in the short term.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7994
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
get on the uribe love wagon
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 26, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i believe i was the sole proprietor of that one for quite awhile.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you started pinch hitting for the other team post college?
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liar.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not wrong.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you weren't so surly
i might mistake you for Christ.
then again, he had his moments.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
larry: Not a Hebe.
I am the most Christ-like on this blog since I have blood that is of the Tribe. (I know there’s one poster who is full Tribe, but he ain’t here at present.)
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm glad we've got someone with some suction with God on SSS
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sole proprietor?
I was for DFA’ing Ozuna up untl the day he died. I was also for cutting Uribe loose until he started looking OK at 2nd, and then thought he’d be a decent utility guy.
You want to be Jack London, Wild Man. The reality is different.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a Profundo shirt, for crissakes.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 26, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where? Are they for sale?
I’d buy a couple.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.zazzle.com/profundo_dark_shirt-235234033854072279
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I recall
No interesting picture of Juan melded to Santa Ana, though. He needs an agent.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on Aug 26, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've been thinking about getting one for a while
but i keep thinking he isn’t going to be on the team much longer, and then he miraculously survives another round of cuts.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the context of uribe vs crede?
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 26, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't realize there were contextual bandwagons.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's context for every motherfuckin thing
only thing i learned in grad school
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 26, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also:
looks like Griffey will be a B comp? Nice move by Kenny.
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 11:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no, it was horrible, absolutely horrible, kw is a moron
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 26, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've heard that he hasn't done anything right since 2005.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
saying you predicted griffey would be a b comp after the projections come out? lame.
"people don't commit murder on credit."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't we have to offer him arbitration or something?
Do we even want to risk him accepting?
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 26, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
one would hope that the mariners just decide to make kw's life easier and sign him before dec 1
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
KW should send them a fruit basket for Christmas if they do that.
Coffee is for closers.
by vince_ on Aug 26, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
B doesn't require that
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rosenthal seems to have been wrong about that. i can't find anything in the cba which confirms what he wrote.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh really?
well that doesn’t surprise me. it sounded completely weird when you told me.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good first line from yahoo.
BALTIMORE – Three minutes until batting practice. Carlos Quentin’s eyes flit about the Chicago White Sox’s clubhouse. They scream with purpose. He needs his drink.
He enters the the Rancor den with bloodlust, subduing the giant creature with a mighty cockpunch, expoding the beast’s body, covering him in rancor blood.
“Sweet, sweet drink,” Carlos mumbles to himself, licking the alien blood off his lips. “Now, I’m ready.”
Carlos walks across the river Styx giving the three-headed Cerberus a pat on each one of his heads. Charon, the ferry keeper cowers from the mighty left fielder. “Here is money for tolls, L…Lord Carlos. I pray that your travel to the arena is swift as Mercury!”
Uribe whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."
by thecip on Aug 26, 2008 11:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well i hope this proves to jre's wife once and for all that quentin isn't on steroids.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
That lede gave me flashbacks to 1998.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Aug 26, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Quentin is actually the anti-christ?
So I guess the question is whether we would sacrifice the whole world for another championship. That’s a toughie.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Aug 26, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only for fair weather fans like you.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you say anti-christ, i say tomato.
"you're a smooth smooth, you know."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say 'king of kings."
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Aug 26, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't be surprised if Quentin was juicing...
but there’s no evidence of it and not much that can be done now if he was.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you actually care?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course. something else about which to complain.
silly colin.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice to know that his numbers were legit, yes.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you think he's juicing right now???
"you're a smooth smooth, you know."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, but I said that I wouldn't be surprised if he did in the past...
but this is all speculation because there is obviously no proof.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but you don't see it as a big deal either way?
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, I think it would be a big deal...
but there’s no proof of it so it is a non-story.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't want to rehash
but i wouldn’t care in the least if it came out. well, unless it meant a suspension or something like that.
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree but to each his own.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
by SSH2005 on Aug 26, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The entire time he was in the minors they were testing, and they were testing since he got in the big leagues. I guess he could be taking HGH, but he doesn’t seem to have any connections to those who have been implicated previously
by Grinder in Training on Aug 26, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
also he's 26.
HGH has little effect in someone so young.
Uribe whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."
by thecip on Aug 26, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is remarkably wrinkle-free, however...
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has the smoothest balls of anyone I've ever seen!
Uribe whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."
by thecip on Aug 26, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
works for me
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted (San Francisco): What are the odds of a magical synergy striking Chicago and bringing us an Obama victory shortly following a White Sox World Series win?
Nate Silver: We have the White Sox at about 73% to make the playoffs, and they’ll win the playoffs about 1 out of every 8 times that they get there, so that works out to a 9% chance of winning the World Series. And Obama is maybe 55% to win the election. So we’re looking at about a 5% chance for the parlay, or roughly 20:1 against.
The probability of having an El-Train Series (Cubs-Sox) and Obama winning the White House is about 3%, or 32:1 against.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
uscellular91 (Chicago): How did Carlos Quentin miss the “Ultimate Fantasy Draft Top 50” as well as the honorable mention section? Do you really think that he will not be one of the best 63 players in baseball over the next 6 years?
Nate Silver: If I had to do it over again, I would probably have put Quentin on the HM list in place of someone like Clay Buchholz. So, my bad on that. But I don’t think he’s ready to crack the top 50. Pretty much everyone on that list either has multiple years of top-notch performance to back up their selection or plays a premium position — Quentin does neither.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sox haters indeed.
"you're a smooth smooth, you know."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm pretty cool with that
his career line so far looks pretty juicy going into his age 26 season though.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i care about contracts, winning, and not dealing with incessant bitching about everything. outside acclaim for sox players is gravy.
"you're a smooth smooth, you know."
by Toonderstrook on Aug 26, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i care about steroids
and apple pie
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what do they define as a 'premium position'?
many thanks
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on Aug 26, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the defensive spectrum
C-SS-2B-CF-3B-RF-LF-1B
production goes up and (i’m guessing here) standard deviation goes down as you go from left to right on the spectrum. the farther to the left, the harder the position, the more rare a good bat is.
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you forgot pitcher.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a whole other ballgame
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. pitcher is furthest to the left on the spectrum. and it's certainly the most premium position.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is?
on the defensive spectrum?
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is a baseball team's most important defender, colin.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you want me to say "pitcher" apparently
but i think there’s a reason why “pitching and defense” is a phrase oft-uttered. they aren’t one in the same. i was speaking in terms of position players, obviously, so i’m not sure why you want to wedge pitchers into my pretty little line chart there. i didn’t “forget” to put P somewhere.
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you answered "what do they define as a 'premium position'?" without mentioning the pitcher and instead listed the defensive spectrum.
if you want to stick to a late 80s definition of the defensive spectrum, be my guest. but at least answer the question.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't know why you're harping on me here
i obviously did not include pitchers. alas. if you don’t feel my answer was at all any good, you’re free to answer it yourself. i like what i said and you haven’t really shown me the error of my ways.
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because you missed the most obvious premium position of all. duh. and nate obviously was including it because, again duh, it's a premium position, if not the premium position.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't know why it's incumbent upon me to provide a whole answer
but if you want: i overlooked the obvious and failed our brethren across that big lake to the east. again: alas.
seems to me you would be better off explaining to mr. light the pitching half than telling me something i already know i did.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you're going to give an answer, you may as well not give wrong ones. i have no idea why you think that would be a good idea.
"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire
by larry on Aug 26, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i sought to tell him about the pos player d spec
then i did that. then you, being you, started motoring around in your lawyermobile.
i know you’re easily bored and super smart and full of real life experience and all that, but how about leaving us sad little laymen with the puny brains alone once in a while? the real question is how many seconds i’ll have to wait before getting totally burned with some additionally unnecessary but highly witty something or other. it better be funny, because you’re killing my mellow.
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by colintj on Aug 26, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs