Game #134: Gamethread Numero Dos

by The Cheat on Aug 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT in Game Threads Comment 101 comments

When I said I wanted a boring pennant race, I didn't mean the offense should go into hibernation.

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was it colin who suggested that we were in for a "offensepalooza"?

because i’m starting to question what exactly an “offensepalooza” is.

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 29, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Overpriced clusterfuck?

yeah, I’d agree

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Aug 29, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe you have to be high to experience it.

"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT

by winningugly on Aug 29, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

awesome.

by madvillian on Aug 29, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not a good inning for AJ.

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Aug 29, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 29, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

as the most interesting man in the world would say, "no."

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 29, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

aj's patented lazy catching.

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 29, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pedroia is about to elevate himself to douchenozzle status

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Aug 29, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

if he scores here...

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 29, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ortiz 4-7 lifetime off horacio

with 1 HR.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

come on now.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HoRam is not very good

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Aug 29, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

but that pitch looked pretty good

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

4 walks now

he had 1 with the royals

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Aug 29, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ramirez has had ZERO outings as a member of the Sox in which he allowed 0 baserunners

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Aug 29, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ramirez now has allowed 14 hits and 4 walks against just 1 K in 7.1innings with the Sox

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Aug 29, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's still getting acclimated to his clubhouse locker.

We expected what from him? Got lucky with Tabasco so far, but they were Royals, fer Chrissakes.

Bring up The Arsonist.

"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT

by winningugly on Aug 29, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i feel like you're trying to say something about ramirez, but i can't put my finger on what it is.

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 29, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice frisbee pitch

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice douche bag

by RoyEgan on Aug 29, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

brian anderson

most certainly would have caught that.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I would love to see someone on this team pitch over an error

White Sox, that’s baseball.

by vince_ on Aug 29, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

jermaine dye

looks angry.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

'Night, mother.

"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT

by winningugly on Aug 29, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey! it's my avatar

by RoyEgan on Aug 29, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's go A's.

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on Aug 29, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

damn... glad I skipped this one

I turn on the game just in time to see Swish is slamming into the green monster.. I saw the score and changed the channel

by 815Sox on Aug 29, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

front runner.

you got something against suffering?

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not at all but I'm trying to focus on my drinking

by 815Sox on Aug 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not much of a multi-tasker, huh?

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Usually yes, but tonight no

not when the Sox are getting smoked… plus some interesting news stories over the last 2 days

by 815Sox on Aug 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

i can’t believe they extended the transfer window in the scottish premier league until the end of september 1st!

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Q! on high, hear my prayer.

In my need, you have always been there.
The lead is small, we’re afraid,
Let us rest, heaven blessed.
Bring us home.

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Aug 29, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Linebrink back within a week?

That would be nice.

White Sox, that’s baseball.

by vince_ on Aug 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

without the offense, though...

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Aug 29, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, its just 2 games.

Relax.

White Sox, that’s baseball.

by vince_ on Aug 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What SSS stand for if not Small Sample Size? :D

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Aug 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well played

White Sox, that’s baseball.

by vince_ on Aug 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

powder coming on at 8:50 on encore 4 for those of you that are considering suicide.

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 29, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

pitching change for boston tomorrow

michael bowden now pitching for the red sox

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

my little brother played ball with bowden for a handful of years before he got drafted.

he used to catch him. always used to rave about how good the kid was before the sawx drafted him.

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 29, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Broadway in - Oz throwing in the towel

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ok pedroia

douchenozzle.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Broadway is terrible

This is such a joke.

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Aug 29, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I appear to be doing my best SSH impression.

Not going to post anymore unless I have happy things to say.

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Aug 29, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its ok - Sox locked in what season ticket holders they have for next year

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 29, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The thing that concerns me absotively, posilutely the most......

is our shitty, shitty, shitty defense.

And it seems that the powers that be are unconcerned.

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on Aug 29, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hawk says

“nice job right there by broadway.”

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

rofl - I heard that... sure Morgan isn't filling in

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 29, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i suppose there's some truth there

ortiz had a cheap hit and once the bases were loaded he didn’t give up any more runs.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If ya smellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll what the Hawk

is cookin’

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Aug 29, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

this game was not a barn burner

but it sure was a bean blower.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A few more there would have gotten 'em

really overconfident.

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on Aug 29, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Look at the positive... we hardly stranded anyone tonight

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 29, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and Q! gets one more AB.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

shucks.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else get the the Bobby Jenks Toronto series ticket discount call?

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 29, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i did.

i’ve already got tickets for the game on the 8th.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta put that one behind us.

And kick the living shit outta them the next two.

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on Aug 29, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NO CAP TIPPING TOMORROW!!!!!!!!

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No sirree.

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on Aug 29, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not to be outdone,

the Rays up 13 – 1 over the Orioles.

Pitching, defense and health.

by ballyb on Aug 29, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dif being O's are not in race -

shame Ozzie was getting everyone ready for their rest in Oct on Wed.

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 29, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

denard span struck out to lead off the game.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Boy did this game

make me want to go take a dump

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 29, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well don't keep us in suspense.

did you?

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

of course i did.

gotta get a game like this out of your system

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 29, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oakland's lineup is fugly

2 guys batting over .250
sweeney & suzuki

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

minnesota 3 up 3 down in the first.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Aug 29, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Including suspended game 3 and 5 in last 8

And it easily could have been 2 and 6… this is not a good trend

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 29, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We need him on the case to find out what the hell is going on with the boys

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 29, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

But can he play lead off?

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 29, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no..but maybe he could find someone that can

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 29, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two fucking hits?

I also like how Dice-K’s two best starts this season (and maybe his career) are both against the White Sox.

No excuses tomorrow. I don’t care if it’s Michael Bowden over David Pauley. It will be the guy’s first major league start. They need to rock his ass after this embarrasing loss.

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, say goodbye to that 1.5 game lead...

Twins beating the A’s 6-0.

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Only good news of the day...

Scott Linebrink (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Monday and expects to rejoin the White Sox by the middle of next week.
Linebrink said he won’t be rushed back into the setup role. “Even when I’m activated and they want me in a game, they’re going to be careful,” he said. “But if they see I have good enough stuff in these simulated games and get out there in a non-pressure situation and able to get through it all right, we can start working my way back into that role I was in.”

Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A's with an offensive outburst in the bottom of the 4th inning...

Frank singles.
Cust homers.
Suzuki singles
Barton up with no outs…

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Carls new strips.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Aug 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My bad SSH.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ

by omnipotent grab on Aug 29, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, this game is over...

Twins put up another two runs. 8-2 Twins.

Dan Meyer and Kirk Saarloos are terrible.

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Meh.

This was a game they were always very likely to lose — the fact that it was 8-0 rather than 4-2 is irksome, but no more than that. The next 2 were the obvious winnable ones, so get ’em tomorrow.

by The Actual El Guapo on Aug 29, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No one likes to spend time in Boston, but it would have been fun to see the offense not sleep the whole game

Some random dude up tomorrow=Sox get no-hit.

by Ozzie Montana on Aug 29, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's a local boy...

Michael Bowden, who attended Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois. He’s only 21 years old but he is supposed to throw gas. Here’s a scouting report on him…

http://www.soxprospects.com/players/bowden-michael.htm

While the White Sox were busy drafting Lance Broadway at 15th overall in 2005, the Red Sox drafted this guy 47th overall. Brutal.

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I also seem to remember...

Kenny wanting Bowden from the Red Sox during either the Buehrle or Dye trade rumors.

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not that it's gonna come into play tomorrow, but he's also supposed to be a great hitter and an awesome athlete.

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 29, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well...

Lance Broadway has a porn star name… so he’s got THAT going for him.

As far as pitching goes… did I mention that he’s got a cool name?

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we need to get broadway to have a few decent relieft outings

and then have kw ship his ass out like bmac

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Aug 29, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think there are any teams that would see value in Broadway...

Every team out there has a pitcher in their farm system that could pitch as well as Broadway. He is destined for a spot as a bullpen’s jizz-mopper.

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm sure kenny could find a suitor

although i do agree with what you’re saying…i just think getting broadway some experience can do him some real good

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Aug 29, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

jacoby ellsbury has a pretty douche-y name

but he was available when the sox picked broadway. that would have been a nice pickup.

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 29, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

would have

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Aug 29, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In 2005...

the Red Sox drafted:

Jacoby Ellsbury
Craig Hansen
Clay Buchholz
Jed Lowrie
Michael Bowden

Ridiculous drafting there.

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 29, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

bowden was the last of those picks at 47. they did a great job, but you'd better have some success with 5 picks in the top 50.

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 29, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah definitley ridiculous

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Aug 30, 2008 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how many associate editors does it take to write a recap?

fer chrissakes.

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 30, 2008 3:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Place just not the same since the new platform... ;(

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 30, 2008 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's that site valuation being chipped away at...

chip, chip, chip

White Sox, that’s baseball.

by vince_ on Aug 30, 2008 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He he he

but he's a capt'n, or is that crap'n

by Brush Back on Aug 30, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Matchup: White Sox (76-58) at Red Sox (78-56), 7:05 p.m. ET
Probable Starters: Mark Buehrle (174 2/3 IP, 4.59 RA, 1.32 WHIP, 107 K) vs. Michael Bowden (144 1/3, 2.93, 0.98, 130—minors)
Pythagorean Record: Chicago, 77-57 (687 RS, 587 RA); Boston, 79-55 (698 RS, 568 RA)
Hit List Rankings: Chicago, #4; Boston, #2
Prospectus: With Josh Beckett now on the DL due to elbow inflammation, the Sox have called up 21-year-old right-hander Michael Bowden from Triple-A Pawtucket to make his major league debut tonight. Taken in the supplemental first round of the 2005 draft with the 47th overall selection, a pick that the Red Sox received as compensation for the loss of Derek Lowe to free agency, Bowden was rated by Kevin Goldstein last offseason as the sixth-best Red Sox prospect, and third-best pitching prospect behind Clay Buchholz and Justin Masterson. After putting up mediocre numbers in his first crack at Double-A last season, Bowden dominated the circuit in his return engagement this year, with 2.67 RA/9, a 0.92 WHIP, and a 101/24 K/BB ratio in 19 starts. He then moved up to Pawtucket in late July, and in seven outings for the PawSox posted a 29/5 K/BB ratio. Mainly a fastball/curveball pitcher with low-90s heat, Bowden has “funky mechanics,” according to Goldstein, as his delivery “almost has a hitch in it and comes in a lot of parts, so it’s easy for him to get out of synch.” So far this season nothing has put Bowden out of synch, and his promotion means that all five of Boston’s first-round picks in 2005 have reached the majors. Thanks to the departures of Lowe, Pedro Martinez, and Orlando Cabrera to free agency following Boston’s title, the Red Sox chose five times between picks number 23 and 47, landing Jacoby Ellsbury, Craig Hansen, Clay Buchholz, Jed Lowrie, and Bowden.

Dustin Pedroia collected another four-hit game in last night’s 8-0 win over the White Sox, his major league-leading sixth of the season. He also leads the majors in three-hit games with 19, and in hits overall, with 178. The 5’9" dynamo has not cooled down for two and a half months; in 63 games from June 14 onward he is hitting .384 and slugging .605. That puts him on a pace to collect 215 hits for the season, which would be the third-most ever by a Red Sox player, behind the 240 of Wade Boggs in 1985 and the 222 of Tris Speaker in 1912. While Pedroia has been drawing fewer walks than last year, he has hit for substantially more power, with a .485 slugging percentage that rates well above his 75th-percentile PECOTA projection.

"Suck it up Bunky, we gotta go.'" - ron gardenhire

by larry on Aug 30, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs