Vazquez, Sox Can't Finish Off Tigers
by The Cheat
on Aug 7, 2008 11:13 PM CDT
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Javier Vazquez was infuriatingly inefficient over his first three innings against the Tigers Thursday night. He needed 60 pitches to get out of the third. Thankfully, his only real mistake, beside throwing too many damn pitches, was a low and inside fastball that Miguel Cabrera parked for the Tigers first two runs.
Ozzie Guillen must have given Vazquez a talking to in between innings, because when Vazquez returned he was a strike throwing machine. He needed just 15 pitches to set down his next 4 batters, all of them on strikeouts. The success was short-lived, however, as Detroit countered with back-to-back extra-base hits, the second of which was our third triple hit to Ken Griffey Jr in just his 4th game played in the field.
By my count, that's 5 extra bases that Griffey has allowed in the field (over an average fielder), which nearly matches the total number of bases he's produced offensively; 6: 4 singles, a walk, and a HBP. In just four games, it's become painfully clear that Griffey is exactly what I expected defensively, an amazing liability any time he takes the field. How long will the Sox keep trotting him out there?
Making matters worse, Nick Swisher reached base in 3 of his 4 plate appearances, hitting two doubles, but he never came to the plate with RISP. Alexei Ramirez made sure of that. The only time Swisher came to the plate with a man on, Ramirez, who reached one batter in front of him on a error-ruled-a-hit, failed in an attempted steal of second base to end the inning.
The Sox had their chances Thursday night, but each time it seemed like Griffey or Ramirez was there to make a key out. Though in Ramirez' defense, he did lay out a rope in the 8th. When Griffey and Ramirez, who left 4 and 5 runners on base, respectively, weren't killing the Sox rallies, they found other ways to shoot themselves in the foot. Moments before Ramirez' rope in the 8th, Paul Konerko doubled down the left field line into the corner. The ball took a funny hop and scooted by Ryan Raburn. It was the type of play that should have allowed even the slowest of baserunners to score from first, but Jim Thome looked like he had MS rounding third and was thrown out by a solid 15 feet. It's hard to fault Jeff Cox for sending Thome after the bobble, but he'll have to be more conservative in the future.
Ozzie stuck with Vazquez for as long as he could, letting him throw a season high 122 pitches. But not even Nessie could bring home the Sox a victory. Ozzie didn't use him properly. You have to leave him in to be eligible for the win, not pull him with men on base. Ehren Wasserman, whom Ozzie called upon to replace Russell, immediately put the game out of reach.
The loss puts the Sox just a half game up on the Twins--as if I had to tell you scoreboard monkeys--who play the Royals this weekend while the Sox host the BoSox for a 4 game set. Let's hope it turns out better than last season's 4-day ass-whooping.
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Scott Linebrink, who last we heard was well on his way to recovery, now "isn't close to throwing a bullpen session," which pushes his return to the team back to the end of the month at the earliest. Ugh.
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is linebrink saving himself for the playoff push, or just enjoying his money?
"I know it's pretty baby, but I didn't take it out for air."
by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on
Aug 7, 2008 11:47 PM CDT
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Nah, just saving himself for marriage.
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on
Aug 7, 2008 11:57 PM CDT
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Yep Sox play the BoSox, who are also embroiled in a tight division race
While the Twins play the Royals. Let’s see how many fucking home runs Billy Butler hits against them. 
I was a multiple time all star throughout my little league career. Won 5 championships- 4 in a row- thats more in a row than MJ… (kenwo4life@aol.com)
by Ozzie Montana on
Aug 8, 2008 12:10 AM CDT
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Methinks
Everyone is posted out.
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on
Aug 8, 2008 12:29 AM CDT
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Olympics?
is anyone excited by it? just had a look at the schedule for opening night
Weighlifting
Judo
Equestrian
ffsI’d rather have an infected root canal than watch that rubbish
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on
Aug 8, 2008 4:27 AM CDT
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why can't i do smileys?
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on
Aug 8, 2008 4:27 AM CDT
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American's don't really respect the smiley anymore.
It’s time has past.
by Grinder in Training on
Aug 8, 2008 8:40 AM CDT
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we invented the internet
so we can do what we like
Sox fan from England, marching on together
by hoodlight on
Aug 8, 2008 8:45 AM CDT
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yeah, right. al gore is true blue american.
"cough syrup? that's a dumb way to get loaded, jack."
by Toonderstrook on
Aug 8, 2008 12:54 PM CDT
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Aw, that was such a softball, Toonder
It sat for 4+ hours without comment. And that’s your 1st offering in days?
You’re better than that, my friend.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 1:12 PM CDT
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WU BEEN LISTENING TO DAN PATRICK LATELY?
HE’S ALWAYS GIVING THE “C’MON YOUR BETTER THAN THAT”.
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on
Aug 8, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
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No, giving some of what Toonder has given to me
back at him. I don’t listen to Patrick.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 1:21 PM CDT
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so i am not the only one who has asked him
to “knock on my door” and settle this once and for all? I feel like KW calling out Frank.
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term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on
Aug 8, 2008 2:46 PM CDT
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I have not asked him that.
I was chiding a guy I have had a decent rapport with, and meant no malice. You are a bit more intense than that, SoB.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 3:07 PM CDT
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so i guess i need to cancel this flight to orlando. ;-)
"cough syrup? that's a dumb way to get loaded, jack."
by Toonderstrook on
Aug 8, 2008 3:16 PM CDT
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LOL
I’m in Chicago next week. Are you threatening my wife and kid? I will hunt you down like “No Country For Old Men” style.
Seriously, you OK? Seem tense lately.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 3:17 PM CDT
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dog days of august.
"cough syrup? that's a dumb way to get loaded, jack."
by Toonderstrook on
Aug 8, 2008 3:28 PM CDT
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Rec'd, as always
Sucker for dead animals, am I.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 3:30 PM CDT
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Can't...stop...laughing
People are looking at me.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 3:34 PM CDT
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pheighl
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on
Aug 8, 2008 3:48 PM CDT
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Nope - I can see it.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
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fayled ovar hear, two.
Listen, you fucking fringe, if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not. You stop me again whilst I'm walking, and I'll cut your fucking Jacobs off.
by MarketMaker on
Aug 8, 2008 3:49 PM CDT
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same here.
"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 8, 2008 3:50 PM CDT
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You clickin' "show picture"
with the right click?
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
by winningugly on
Aug 8, 2008 3:53 PM CDT
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remember. adds stress to their lives. need to take drugs and stuff to make it stop hurting and make mommy love them.
by larry on
Aug 8, 2008 3:54 PM CDT
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Working now, dont know why it didnt work at first.
"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 8, 2008 3:58 PM CDT
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That's like...almost my name.
So I would pronounce that differently.
“feel”
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 3:49 PM CDT
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eye heart toonder.
< 3
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 3:17 PM CDT
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Equestrian is in the olympics but not softball? Women really got the shaft on that one.
by Grinder in Training on
Aug 8, 2008 8:40 AM CDT
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My Cousin is
He’s staying with us for one more week… he also didn’t know who Ken Griffey JR was until I told him.
by 815Sox on
Aug 8, 2008 8:50 AM CDT
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damn it where are the game threads?
Thievin' motherfuckers take everything, don't they?
by onlysoxfaninboston on
Aug 8, 2008 8:27 AM CDT
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Holy crap. No wonder Cheat wanted to bury the Game Threads.
Over 400 posts in the 1st one, and MAYBE 10% were about the game.
And such raunch! I can’t believe how low this place has sunk since “pierzynskirules” joined.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on
Aug 8, 2008 8:29 AM CDT
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agreed
I can’t read the game threads anymore. I expect it will degenerate to “Sox rule, Cubs suck” comments any moment but that has too much baseball content.
Show mercy. I get to watch the Rangers.
by Tim from Texas on
Aug 8, 2008 9:59 AM CDT
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Even I was appalled at the downward direction of the threads last night.
And I don’t mind lardy as much as the rest of you’s.
I think I got yelled at when I made a comment about baseball, actually.
:)
But the bit about pr’s chest size? Oy. Definitely chat room circa ‘97. And I wasn’t even into that then.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 10:35 AM CDT
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Im ashamed of myself for my part in that yesterday.
I should have turned off the computer and walked away.
"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 8, 2008 11:09 AM CDT
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sorry
why are you against girls, what do i have to do to get someone to fucking understand me and i'm so happy that i amuse you.
by pierzynskirules on
Aug 8, 2008 2:36 PM CDT
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IM THINKING OF CHANGING MY NAME TO
KONERKODROOLS
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on
Aug 8, 2008 1:21 PM CDT
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thanks, i have nothing better to say
i’ll get out of here now
why are you against girls, what do i have to do to get someone to fucking understand me and i'm so happy that i amuse you.
by pierzynskirules on
Aug 8, 2008 2:35 PM CDT
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*sniff*
i’m constantly being abandoned
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on
Aug 8, 2008 2:37 PM CDT
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yeah right
why are you against girls, what do i have to do to get someone to fucking understand me and i'm so happy that i amuse you.
by pierzynskirules on
Aug 8, 2008 2:38 PM CDT
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oh you would know
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on
Aug 8, 2008 2:41 PM CDT
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i'll keep my comments to myself
cus they only get me in trouble and deeply hated
why are you against girls, what do i have to do to get someone to fucking understand me and i'm so happy that i amuse you.
by pierzynskirules on
Aug 8, 2008 2:42 PM CDT
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yes, the internet is a festering boil of hate
beware.
or just, like, don’t give a shit.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on
Aug 8, 2008 2:43 PM CDT
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how do i delete this off my profile?
why are you against girls, what do i have to do to get someone to fucking understand me and i'm so happy that i amuse you.
by pierzynskirules on
Aug 8, 2008 2:44 PM CDT
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by "this" you mean colin?
i’m afraid i haven’t found a way yet.
Listen, you fucking fringe, if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not. You stop me again whilst I'm walking, and I'll cut your fucking Jacobs off.
by MarketMaker on
Aug 8, 2008 2:46 PM CDT
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you just can't stop me baby
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on
Aug 8, 2008 2:46 PM CDT
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can't quit you, either.
Listen, you fucking fringe, if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not. You stop me again whilst I'm walking, and I'll cut your fucking Jacobs off.
by MarketMaker on
Aug 8, 2008 3:01 PM CDT
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this = ???
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on
Aug 8, 2008 2:46 PM CDT
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this blog, its seems i shouldn't be on here anymore.
so i’ll make everyone happy and leave
why are you against girls, what do i have to do to get someone to fucking understand me and i'm so happy that i amuse you.
by pierzynskirules on
Aug 8, 2008 2:48 PM CDT
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lame
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by colintj on
Aug 8, 2008 2:49 PM CDT
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whatever colin
why are you against girls, what do i have to do to get someone to fucking understand me and i'm so happy that i amuse you.
by pierzynskirules on
Aug 8, 2008 2:50 PM CDT
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whatever your face!
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on
Aug 8, 2008 2:56 PM CDT
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evil much
why are you against girls, what do i have to do to get someone to fucking understand me and i'm so happy that i amuse you.
by pierzynskirules on
Aug 8, 2008 2:58 PM CDT
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Colin?
"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 8, 2008 3:16 PM CDT
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No, because
1. This guy is awake.
2. You can see both of his hands.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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Aug 8, 2008 3:19 PM CDT
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Albeit they are in the fisting position.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 3:25 PM CDT
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That is a lame solution.
Everyone on here gets picked on – it’s part of the game.
Just be happy Larry’s not in game threads.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 2:55 PM CDT
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exactly
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on
Aug 8, 2008 2:56 PM CDT
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I believe the blame lies on me for this one. for shame.
"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
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Aug 8, 2008 3:18 PM CDT
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Yeah, no doubt you suck too...and did not help whatsoever.
But you did give my Q! comment proper propers.
So I almost forgive you.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
by homesickalien on
Aug 8, 2008 3:31 PM CDT
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Or was it explodingwheels??
I can’t find the game thread, or else I’d look into it.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
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Aug 8, 2008 3:31 PM CDT
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Do you know how hard it is to find those?
Better to just let it go.
"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
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Aug 8, 2008 3:35 PM CDT
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(sniffle)
But…but…..it was so good. And over-shadowed by Thome’s run for MS (was he sponsored?).
Man I wish I could find that damn thread!
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Aug 8, 2008 3:37 PM CDT
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Wish me luck Im diving in.
"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
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Look for the bloody Q! pic in the 3rd thread!
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
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esploding pinwheels is the winner! ergo nothing is forgiven, Ill just stand over here.
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"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
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x*
"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
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Ah, good call.
I’m glad you made it back to this thread – no tellin’ anymore.
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It was a close one, something was down there.
"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
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I should really try this tongue biting idea.
"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
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I should really try that tongue biting thing.
"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
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In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
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Garcia?
Is it time to consider Garcia as a relief pitcher? Maybe teams are right & he can’t make it as a starter this year, but maybe he can do it out of the bullpen for us? If Linebrink isn’t coming back soon we need some help any way we can get it, and I trust an 80% Freddy Garcia in a big game situation over Wasserman or the apparently now worthless Boone Logan.
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SSH?
I’d consider Garcia only if he brings the brownies.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
by Chiburb on
Aug 8, 2008 8:42 AM CDT
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LOL!
I am sure that is one of the reasons why he was made expendable. The sox are funny like that.
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by Where Triples Go to Die on
Aug 8, 2008 1:22 PM CDT
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the sox have at least three very dependable relievers at this point. forget the hiccup of the last month and forget how the bullpen overperformed for three months prior to that. the bullpen is fine. and garcia is useless, at least for this season.
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Aug 8, 2008 10:27 AM CDT
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By that same token though
Couldn’t you make a similar argument conversely by saying the Sox have at least three very undependable relievers at this point and at least SOMETHING should be done to bolster it?
Note, I’m not saying Garcia is the answer, but can you truly expect to ride the same three horses night in and night out?
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
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You might add Tabasco to that list (as a long reliever)
which, if he stays sound by slapping someone once a week, makes things look a lot better out there. Would’ve been nice to hold the 5-3 deficit through Tiggers’ 9th, but WTF, Nessie/EW are in for mop-up mostly. And what bullpen is 6 guys deep?
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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it's the truly great teams who have six relievers.
i’m fine with jenks, dotel, carrasco and thornton. but i’m not a crazy motherfucker who expects all stars at every position.
by larry on
Aug 8, 2008 11:03 AM CDT
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Is Carrasco really that good?
He’s been fine thus far, but Ehren Wassermann looked good for a while last year. Relievers are notoriously volatile.
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Aug 8, 2008 11:06 AM CDT
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who cares. he's on the good side of volatility right now. should the sox collect fifteen relievers to ensure they always have 1/3 performing well?
this ridiculousness people have regarding the bullpen is hilarious. things are fine.
by larry on
Aug 8, 2008 11:15 AM CDT
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No, he's not really that good, but you make your own point -
relievers in that role are (to steal a term) “fungible”. You ride them while they’re hot. Some years (like last year) no one is hot. It’s amazing we’ve had Jenks perform well for the better part of 4 years now – no one in our pen has. So, for now, Carrasco is reliable. Until he isn’t. Then we scour the waiver wire/minors for another body.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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or then wasserman or russell or logan or whoever become reliable.
or the sox are fucked. welcome to baseball. it’s not like freddy “i haven’t pitched in 1.5 years and the scouting reports say my stuff is crap” looks great compared to carrasco.
by larry on
Aug 8, 2008 11:20 AM CDT
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Sounds about right.
This team is far from ideal, but it is what it is. Any available replacements for guys currently on the roster aren’t going to be guaranteed upgrades.
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To me Carrasco is here to stay... small sample size but I like the way he gets guys out.
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by Where Triples Go to Die on
Aug 8, 2008 1:24 PM CDT
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Not stars
Just average to above average, and I don’t believe Logan and Wasserman are even average anymore (or ever were, but that’s a debate for a different time). I think Carrasco is average, and the other three are solid. As for Russel, the jury’s still out on him, though he’s been okay thus far.
I just don’t think it’s ludicrous to want to replace at least Logan with a more competent reliever.
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it's not. replace him. but who cares. it's not like his replacement will matter much. ride the four they have, the rest mop up.
by larry on
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Fair enough.
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The starters need to pick it up.
Guillen has been forced to go to the well far too much recently. That means that the good relievers are getting worked too much, and we’re seeing far too much of the bad relievers.
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Yep easy to be great if they are (as they were)
pitching the least innings
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
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we had our chances...
...i.e. bases loaded for KGJ, one out. that old man cannot play the of, that’s for sure. ramirez, with zero plate discipline contributed to the defeat. wasserman is a mystery to me. i don’t like gimmick pitchers anyway and have never seen this guy be effective for more than a batter or two. he’s my definition of a permanent minor leaguer.
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Remeber Folks
We still took 2 out of 3… The big series starts today
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i'm sure this was discussed ad nauseum on the gamethread
but, in the interests of ensuring the horse is, in fact, truly dead and not just faking it, wtf was thome doing on the bases in the 8th? when he drew the walk i said out loud, all right, let’s get wise out there for him. while cox utterly blew that one (yes, anyone should be able to score on that but raburn was throwing the ball before thome even made it to third; time to throw up the stop sign, jeff), there’s plenty for ozzie in this one, too.
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yes, especially with Thome nursing a sore leg (according to Joe Cowpie)
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he didn't look like he was running all out
it takes more than slow to get thrown out by that much on that play. He must be trying to avoid aggravating something.
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Sorry to say this, but it was pretty much the very definition of 3rd base coach malpractice:
Sending a slow, old, injury prone player who was not even the tying run with one out against a bullpen that is just gasping for air. If Thome gets hurt on that play … torches, pitchforks, BURN HIM, HE’S A WITCH!!!
I think Cox knew it at the time too—the camera got a long series of shots of him commiserating with Konerko afterwards.
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Cox: "Show me how to hang my head after effing up".
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Paulie hands him a bat to slam.
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Aug 8, 2008 12:47 PM CDT
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c'mon, guys...people will be thrown out at home plate, remember?!?
"cough syrup? that's a dumb way to get loaded, jack."
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And it's not like it matters much anyway.
The final score was 8-3, and there was no guarantee that either Thome or Konerko would have scored.
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it does matter in the sense you don't give away outs. the score wasn't 8-3 at the time.
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Yep, this is a replay of the last time
a slow guy (AJ?) was thrown out at the plate with
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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My reply was swallowed in part
(continue prev. thought)
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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Mother effer
(tries again) less than 2 outs. Thomer was out by a mile. Coxxie effed up royally.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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and i have the same problem this time with cox.
not his aggressiveness in general, but the hamster in his skull just isn’t running around the wheel fast enough (maybe it was tired from a date with richard gere? pure speculation) to be able to assess what’s going on.
"cough syrup? that's a dumb way to get loaded, jack."
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Someone else in a pissy mood?
I figured you were on vacation and got some R & R. Sounds like you were in a labor camp instead.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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methinks there would have been a different reliever in there if the sox tied or took the lead, no?
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That's what I thought too - we hopefully would've gone about the relief differently had we been able to actually stage the comeback and tie the game.
Momentum matters.
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Aug 8, 2008 1:14 PM CDT
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Maybe, maybe not.
Thornton was probably not available, except for an emergency. Dotel and Jenks had both worked Tuesday and Wednesday night. And I don’t think that Boone Logan was any less likely to give up runs than Wassermann or Russell.
This is all fallout from the recent crappy pitching of the starting five, but there it is. There weren’t a lot of good options last night.
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Agreed that Thorny and Dotel were probably not options.
But Logan actually did alright in his brief appearance Tuesday…
Not that that negates his overall sucktitude…
But “maybe, maybe not” is pretty much what we’re all doing here anyway. Just speculating n shit. :)
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Aug 8, 2008 1:27 PM CDT
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"'maybe, maybe not' is pretty much what we’re all doing here anyway"
yes. i would prefer less “maybe, maybe not” from the third base coach in certain situations.
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Uh. Yeah, me too.
I would prefer two big palms up in the air in certain situations, preferably with any linguistical translation of STTTTTTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOOOPPPP FUCKING RUNNING.
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Aug 8, 2008 1:35 PM CDT
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if rodney could go, i think thornton could have, too.
by larry on
Aug 8, 2008 1:31 PM CDT
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Rodney didn't pitch 3+ innings, did he?
Rodney’s not facing the Red Sox this weekend, either.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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Rodney was injured for a decent part of the season, IIRC
Not as much strain on him, and he’s not in a pennant race. I’d have saved Thorny anyway.
(Yeah, each game counts the same, I know. I’d have saved him anyway.)
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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Don't think it would have mattered.
If that liner falls for a single and its tied or more assuming the inning continues, Detroit is probably emotionally dead at that point. How many freaking leads can they lose?
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Could have is one thing.
After his great near-5 innings (iirc) Tuesday, I would like to see him fresh for Boston, rather than trying to sweep the Tigers.
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Aug 8, 2008 1:37 PM CDT
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No, I'd prefer being smart for the series we haven't won yet.
2 outta 3 ain’t bad.
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Aug 8, 2008 1:39 PM CDT
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i don't understand this logic. the point is to win games, not series.
by larry on
Aug 8, 2008 1:40 PM CDT
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you can't do one without the other
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Baseball is not his first language - slack for the fellow should be cut
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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You are a hard man.
A hard man.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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no he's right
it was a stupid comment, with a predictably pompous response
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by hoodlight on
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I understand your point too, thought I maintain that after Thorton's heavy use on Tuesday, we should give the brother a bit of a break,
especially knowing that Contreras was coming back and we may need some long relief this weekend.
I agree that it is essential to live in the present and take each game by game….but in this one particular game (in which our offense was already botching opportunity, our terrible pitching aside) preceding a big weekend series, it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead a little.
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I KNEW you were going to say that
See the post right above.
Would’ve been a nice conversation at the game, larry. Wives.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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We're at the point of hypotheticals on top of hypotheticals
at this point, but I disagree—for a game like this, pitch who you need tonight, deal with tomorrow tomorrow. This was a chance to bury a division rival, I think you have to jump at that. The Red Sox are not the Twins.
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If Matt was ready, I pitch him
I am not sure he would’ve been ready.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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considering who the white sox' starter is tonight, the need for a lefty reliever tonight may be diminished some.
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Not if you agree to JRE
5-6 innings. Buehrls went less than 5 last time, IIRC.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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*agree with*
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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i was thinking more about how the red sox may construct their lineup tonight.
i say “may” because ortiz rarely sits and i’m not sure i’d sit drew, either.
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I knew what you meant re: L/R matchups
Angels dancing on the head of a pin. However, I consider this a great baseball week because I took the first class of Baseball 301 – How to Deke a Fielder on a Cutoff to Score a Run Before Getting Caught in a Rundown. (Theory – in practice, saw failure.)
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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Hopefully he's better tonight
He’s been way better at home. It has been an all or nothing year for Mark.
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I agree you save the bullpen
But not for the next series, necessarily. You save the bullpen by making your starters take their lumps and put in their innings regardless of their effectiveness in a blowout. That’s when you concede the loss and don’t ruin your bullpen for tomorrow and the next day. It’s amazing how starters seem to really bear down when they know that they aren’t going to get rescued. Ozzie’s pretty good at that.
Show mercy. I get to watch the Rangers.
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Who says you're going to be in a position to win any of those games?
Seize the day! You have not guarantees that you will have a better chance at a win tomorrow.
Incidentally, this is why I’m not a fan of Ozzie’s Sunday lineups when the team has taken the first 2 of three in a series (although I won’t say yesterday’s lineup was a example of this). Play to win, step on the jugular when you have the opportunity.
Ozzie had a brainfart last night, let’s hope it doesn’t happen again. (although the whole organization seems to be having a brainfart with respect to Ken Griffey Jr., not a good sign seeing as brainfarts are contagious).
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Yes, that was the big question in the thread; knocked the wind right out of our Q!-love session.
What the hell was Cox thinking to wave Thome around? It looked like the steam just drained from his legs right around the time he was hitting third and the ball was being relayed in from left at warp speeds.
There were enough botched run opportunities throughout the night already – but some managerial decisions such as this one, and the one that told Che to attempt stealing 2nd with Swish at bat….those were the more disappointing to me.
We shoulda easily won that game….even if Javy sucked hard. Our offense had enough chances.
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"...but Jim Thome looked like he had MS rounding third"
Totally insensitive, yet LOL comment of the day. Guess it ain’t mean if it’s true.
Really hope something’s not wrong though – he’s normally relatively fast on the basepaths (for a big man).
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Its monkey friday
here is my starter for ten
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"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
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jim leyland?
i think it would be pretty sweet if ssh's kid and kenwo's kid had offspring together...whether you believe in nature or nurture, it wouldn’t be boring.-larry
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I don't like this Griffey trade now
it seems to me as if it was too much of a Williams ego wank, just make an eyecatching trade for the sake of it and get top headlines on deadline day. It makes us unbalanced, it’s fucking up the equilibrium, like when the Sox played in those stupid camouflage outfits.
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Remember, we got him almost for free, though
He looks really weak on gas away. Cant lay off and cant catch up to it.
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I wonder if the Sox can trade him to a contender?
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It was free until he started costing us runs
Doesn’t look so free any more.
I do like the balanced, nuanced assessment of Chelexei, though. Night before last – “Who IS this effin’ guy?”. Last night – “Who is this EFFIN’ guy!” Ah, as Gus Sands said, one day you’re up, the next day you’re down…
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Ive been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king.
Ive been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself flat on my face,
I pick myself up and get back in the race.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
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That's life.
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That's what the people say
Chan Ho YARD!
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Riding high in April.
Shot down in May.
(hey, we can actually apply this to MLB!)
And we pick ourselves up. and get. back. in the RACE!
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We. get. it. HSA.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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Are you sure you do?
I thought of quitting, but my heart just won’t buy it.
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lol
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
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And you wonder why the site value is <$10K.
Kidz.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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I thought it was your spelling's fault.
And the damn game thread clutter.
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I'm pretty thrilled that he was not in center last night.
Swish had a great catch that probably woulda been a triple if Griff were there.
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One Positive from Yesterday
1. We didn’t sign Eyre (already have one in Wasserman)
Only thing I can think of…oh, and I didn’t get hit by a bus or a cab or bike messenger.
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2. Sox took 2/3 from Detroit, Twinks lost 2/3 to Seattle.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
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That was last 3 days.
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Stickler for detail, ain'tcha, BSS?
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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It's Friday, beatiful outside
I am stuck in this office, my wife is 9 months preggo and doesn’t sleep anymore, complains to me about everything and also yells at me about everything, I am crabby, going through my period, and I am taking it out on you schmoes.
PS, Wasserman looked terrible, Griffey looked like he wasn’t picking up the ball and needs glasses, PK can’t hit an inside curveball to save his life.
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That's what we're here for.
See: SSH
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a fake passport and a one way ticket to tijuana is your best option. just trust me on this one.
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I'll take one of these
a couple margarita’s, a donkey show, a half bottle of muscle relaxers and some of SSH’s stash of Zoloft.
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No, the series concluded YESTERDAY. Couldn't count 'em before then.
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Fine, I'll add that as #2.
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3. Paul Konerko, past five games -
.353/.476/.765.
Sample size be damned – I’ll take production from Konerko in whatever size helping.
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No doubt
He’s looked a lot more comfortable at the plate too. Looking at pitches, going both ways, if he can keep it up we’ll be in decent shape.
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World = Ending in a Fireball
when JRE waxes positive on PK for whatever reason. But you are correct – maybe Jr’s trade woke him up.
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or maybe he just couldn't suck that bad for a whole season.
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You may be right - I'm interested in the catalyst,
you just look at the numbers/probabilities. Maybe Masset was his Kryptonite.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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Aug 8, 2008 10:32 AM CDT
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maybe finally healing from nagging injuries
by The Scoper on
Aug 8, 2008 10:49 AM CDT
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Or the realization that the Sox were done putting up with his shitty play
and his playing time was about to be seriously reduced because of a certain 1st ballot hall of famer that had just been acquired.
Funny how the prospect of losing playing time can affect a player’s production.
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
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Aug 8, 2008 10:52 AM CDT
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What happened with Anderson then?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
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Aug 8, 2008 10:53 AM CDT
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Different level of player?
I don’t think it’s that much of a stretch to say Konerko’s ceiling as a player is (currently at least) higher that Anderson’s.
True Konerko’s on the decline, but we’ve all seen the level he’s capable of playing at when all of his cylinders are firing. It’s at least possible that picking up Griffey lit a fire under his ass.
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by Hazymania on
Aug 8, 2008 10:55 AM CDT
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or it could just be the loss of the goatee
superstitious sons of bitches
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
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Aug 8, 2008 10:57 AM CDT
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he looks markedly less mechanical at the plate and seems to be making adjustments.
so the psychological aspect of his slump seems to have passed, for now at least.
"I know it's pretty baby, but I didn't take it out for air."
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Aug 8, 2008 11:01 AM CDT
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Hopefully Eeyore has left the building.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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I agree about level of player
but I think he had the fire lit under his ass well before the trade. He lit it. You could see he was beating himself up after every GIDP, Pop-Up and K. It wasn’t like he was just going through the motions.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
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I realize we're arguing intangibles
(Which no doubt drives some of the people here mad) but I don’t think the attitude that comes with “beating himself up after every etc…” is one that is going to pull anybody out of a slump. I think that just breeds more negativity.
Before the trade, Konerko had to know he wasn’t going to realistically be benched, no matter how large the section of the blogosphere was that was calling for it. He knew that Swisher was going to end up back in center regardless of how Andersons and Wises were on the roster. I think it took the addition of a player like Griffey to snap Konerko out of it and make him realize that if he doesn’t pull it together, he’s not going to playing, as simple as that.
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by Hazymania on
Aug 8, 2008 11:27 AM CDT
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At the very least, to see a veteran sucking harder than he does
must be gratifying. You know, he doesn’t have to outrun the bear, just KGJ. The bear LOVES future HOF’ers.
End of pressure.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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And Thomer getting thrown out at the plate
means PK is good for 1.200 OPS this next week. (“Man, even I can outrun Thome!” Smack! Double.)
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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haha
well met sir, well met.
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by Hazymania on
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Or as they say in Sindarin,
Mae Govannen
Why so serious?
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Aug 8, 2008 1:12 PM CDT
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I was so proud of him the past couple games....hitting and what not....and just seeing a real 1st baseman out there...
I think it’s the loss of goatee.
He’s a new man.
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
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Aug 8, 2008 10:44 AM CDT
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Wow! Looks Gold Glove to me w/his fielding % at 1000!
Though the 3 OOZes are concerning. Is that like the 3 StOOGes?
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
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Aug 8, 2008 10:59 AM CDT
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B(go back to hell)Boy's screed about the 7:11 starts made me think...
Maybe the next gametime sponsor should be WSCR. You know, 670 The Score?
The games could start at 6:70, which translates to 7:10.
Every minute counts!
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
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Aug 8, 2008 11:37 AM CDT
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Or they could move it back to 7:12
Just to piss him off that much more.
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
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Aug 8, 2008 11:39 AM CDT
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that's MAN. buehrleman.
you can call me BM for short. haha.
brian anderson would've caught that...
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Aug 8, 2008 11:49 AM CDT
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oops. sorry about that, I have WU disease.
go back to hell.
In two weeks they will win 7 or 8 in a row and you all will have 10 inch boners.
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Aug 8, 2008 11:50 AM CDT
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Im a Merman!
"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
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Merman, dad. Merman!
"just realized the superman uni is barely visible but slightly protruding out of his jersey. and i began to slightly protrude out of my pants." - MM
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Aug 8, 2008 11:54 AM CDT
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Cough Cough(in a girly manner)
"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
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Aug 8, 2008 11:56 AM CDT
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By the way...
the White Sox have faced lefty Jon Lester exactly once – July 7, 2006. Lester worked 6 innings, giving up 2 runs.
Mark Buehrle career vs Red Sox -
11 G, 10 starts, 4-4, 4.46 ERA.
Final score prediction – Boston 9, Chicago 1.
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Final score prediction – Boston 9, Chicago 1.
But how many off MB vs. the pen?
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Aug 8, 2008 12:01 PM CDT
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Six off Buehrle.
Buehrle works five innings.
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R U serious?
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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OMG
For realz???/
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No, really, is that a serious prediction?
Youkalis must be going 5-5 with 4 RBI’s.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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i don't want to see any lefthanders in the starting lineup tonight.
get it done, ozzie.
cabrera
swish
quentin
dye
konerko
ramirez
fields
hall
uribe
or thereabouts.
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but thome has a 1.333 OPS against him
in 3 ABs
brian anderson would've caught that...
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Aug 8, 2008 12:09 PM CDT
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He ran 270 linear feet without stopping
He earned a day off
Chan Ho YARD!
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Uribe, Fields, OCab, Alexei, and PK?
Would the umps allow it?
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so is fields your DH....uribe?...konerko?
with kong as DH does that mean the che gets a go in CF??
i think it would be pretty sweet if ssh's kid and kenwo's kid had offspring together...whether you believe in nature or nurture, it wouldn’t be boring.-larry
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Fields DHing would be my guess.
"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
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lester's control has greatly improved
36 walks in the 1st 2 months. only 10 walks in the last 2 months.
brian anderson would've caught that...
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he's really good. and i don't mean that in a sonnanstine sort of way. i mean, he's really fucking good.
by larry on
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no disagreement here
brian anderson would've caught that...
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Granted, he's hot, especially after the AS break
So was (is) Cliff Lee when we faced him recently, and even though he did not take the “L”, we won.
(Yes, Boston is better than Cleveland, but I think we have a shot. Or let’s just forfeit.)
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
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my hand is already reaching for my cap.
you know, so i can tip it.
brian anderson would've caught that...
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On the other side of the coin...
I plan on being in attendance tonight. The Sox are 3-0 this year when I’ve been in the crowd.
A nice change of pace – usually, the Sox play like hot garbage when I’m present.
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so the sox are due to win.
or lose.
brian anderson would've caught that...
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Very profound.
I had not thought of it this way before.
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But definitely not tie.
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
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i have not ruled that possibility out as yet.
brian anderson would've caught that...
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i'm unfortunately gonna counter that my being in attendance
and the sox are 0-3 in my games. and they’ve scored a total of 2 runs in the games i’ve been to.
Listen, you fucking fringe, if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not. You stop me again whilst I'm walking, and I'll cut your fucking Jacobs off.
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i always pegged you as a selfish ass.
“i wanna go to the game. even if it means they will lose. i wanna, i wanna!”
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i tried to mix up the mo by giving away tix for 4th of july.
i’d rather the sox win than see it live, obviously, but it’s tough to believe they can keep up this kind of futility at games i go to.
Listen, you fucking fringe, if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not. You stop me again whilst I'm walking, and I'll cut your fucking Jacobs off.
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Picking the game against the Boston Red Sox and Jon Lester probably wasn’t going to help you buck that trend.
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but at least it won't feel like a complete lost opportunity.
Listen, you fucking fringe, if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not. You stop me again whilst I'm walking, and I'll cut your fucking Jacobs off.
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Yeah..
I guess if your gonna gaurantee the sox a loss might as well do it in a game they had no business winning to begin with.
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Today we come not to praise Slachelexi, but to bury him.
I still have zero issues with him—the CS last night was a bad play (obviously), but I’m not sure it wasn’t called from the dugout (Farmer certainly thought it was a good idea to send him), and (as Cheat acknowledges), it’s hard to blame him for the rope he sent out there in the 8th. If that ball falls in, he’s the hero in back-to-back nights.
I know, small sample sizes and all that, but it looks to me like Junior, on the other hand, is just completely broken. In addition to the results (which have been bad enough), he looks just totally overmatched at bat and, God, I knew he was bad in the OF, but this is approaching Lonnie Smith bad.
If the price of having a truly outstanding GM like KW is that every once in awhile he just absolutely needs to get one of “his guys” who happens to suck (Erstad, Griffey, etc.), I guess I’m ok with that, but, if anything, actually playing Griffey at this point appears even worse than playing Erstad last year (though admittedly, Griffey is nowhere near as annoying as Erstad) - at least Erstad could field and it’s not like the Sox were overloaded with options in the OF. The fact that Konerko is showing signs of emerging from Bat-Smashy-Season-Long-Slump-Part-Deux (Walker’s Revenge!), and that Swisher is playing well just cements it - if I never see Griffey again as anything other than a late-inning pinch-hitter for Uribe or Anderson, I’ll be fine.
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Maybe someone can do a recap of this post?
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by Chiburb on
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Sure:
Blah, blah, blah, blah, attempt at humor about Konerko’s slump, blah, blah, Erstad.
by The Actual El Guapo on
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though I admit it's much more cogent than the one about
Bits O Honey, Reeses Pieces, and Twinkies. Something in there about about a train schedule too IIRC.
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Agreed
I was watching the Bears last night, but had gamecast on. I couldn’t believe how good Alexi’s hit was.. some people here made it sound like a flyout.
As for Griffey, well use him as a utility player I guess. He’s not helping us at the moment. His first start had me hoping that he would be useful, but since then not so much.
Last nights loss was also a result of some bad managing, Cox and Ozzie are both to blame.
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