Charlotte Knights Unable to Match Cliff Lee, Sox Lose
by The Cheat on Sep 1, 2008 9:51 PM CDT
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PrintOrlando Cabrera and AJ Pierzynski led off Monday's game with back-to-back singles, but that was all the offense the White Sox could muster over the first 7 innings. Cliff Lee continued his improbable run at a Cy Young, setting down 21 straight White Sox hitters in a row at one point.
Clayton Richard was given the unenviable task of trying to match Lee, with some unfortunately predictable mediocre results. Richard wasn't terrible, but he still creates problems for himself, specifically with his inability to locate first base after fielding what should be a routine out. I actually thought he showed some substantial improvement with his change-up, but he couldn't get it called for a low-strike, limiting his effectiveness. Ozzie gave him the quick hook because 4-runs is a huge lead with Lee on the mound, and he had an opportunity to get a look at some guys in what was really a lower-leverage situation than the score would have normally dictated.
Ehren Wasserman, Boone Logan, and Mike MacDougal, who were all recalled from Charlotte within the last two days, all saw their first game action since returning. Surprisingly, all of them were effective. I was particular interested to see MacDougal pitch again, as he has been quite effective since the All-Star break (31/12 K/BB ratio and 1.59 ERA in 22.2 IP). With the caveat that he only threw 7 pitches (5 strikes, 3 outs!), I wanted to make note that his delivery was a little quieter, more fluid, at times, which could be a great sign for the stretch run, but he still overthrew a couple of pitches.
Scott Linebrink came off the DL today, and is apparently available to pitch Wednesday. I'm sure Ozzie will ease Linebrink back into his role with some low-leverage work at first, giving the Sox a bullpen that appears to be back near full strength. However, with Aaron Poreda headed to the AFL and unlikely to get a callup, I wouldn't be surprised if it's MacDougal, not Linebrink, who ends up being the surprise valuable arm down the stretch, earning himself some high-leverage work in place of the mysteriously injured Linebrink.
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things that are clear:
1. the white sox suck.
2. the twins are awesome.
3. stats are for dorks.
4. most of you are dorks.
5. ssh will continue to tell everyone this several times daily.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
i'm a dork? yeah guess you're right...
but i’m a beautiful butterfly too
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
don't ever talk like that, furbs. none of that applies to you.
i hear you’re a total badass and that chicks dig you.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
Flag everything I say!
"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes anyday." - AJ
by omnipotent grab on Sep 1, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
can we get a punch in the fucking face button?
that would be really useful sometimes kthxbai
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
Look at the zits on Whitey's back.
Juicing and still getting his tail kicked. Needs ink.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
A few depressing stats...
I saw these at another Sox board:
- The Sox have now been shutout 11 times on the season which already matches last year’s terrible Sox team.
- The Sox are the only contender in the MLB to be shutout more times than they’ve shut the opponent out this season.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
You mean the board in which you have to kiss everyone in the Sox organization's ass...
because the mods are worried about getting lame interviews with them? No thanks. I haven’t posted there in forever and one of the mods there actually asked me to delete my posts here at SSS about the Dave Wilder situation. That board has turned into WSI v2.0 — a pathetic shill for the White Sox. JimH still posts there too, haha.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
Lee vs. Pierzynski...
CLEVELAND — The only suspense in the White Sox’s 5-0 loss at Cleveland involved catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who said he was stunned to learn Cliff Lee said a few things to him after popping out in the fourth inning.
"I rounded first, and he said something else and I looked at him like, ‘What?’" Pierzynski said. "I didn’t say anything. I was mad because I missed a 3-2 pitch and popped up. It wasn’t meant anything toward him. You miss a pitch, you pop up against a guy that good, you can’t miss pitches to hit. Oh well."
Lee, who won his 20th game, stared in the direction of Pierzynski after recording the final out. He gave reporters a different reason of what transpired.
"He slammed his bat down and stared me down," Lee said. "I stared back. He was chirping in the dugout. It gave me a little extra energy. Actually, I appreciate him doing that."
The loss dropped the Sox into a tie for first place in the American League Central with idle Minnesota.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
Lee is definitely intense dude, we see his actions in the dugout sometimes. Oh well … both probably overreacted to nothing.
Both are prone to do so
I still don’t understand why AJ would slam his bat and stare him down because of a pop up, but I can see AJ doing it for sure..
how the q was won.
one of those espn insider jobs but the gist is that the dbacks wanted bowden or jed lowrie or cliff lee. no go and they settled for chris carter, who was an integral part of the harden deal.
yay
Linebrink is back… finally. What started as a short “resting period” turned into an over month long absence. I hope he is right back to his previous self.
We must beat Cleveland tonight.
The Sox already said that he isn't pitching until Wednesday...
This is what Larry was referring to.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
Yuck
Pretty nasty for the boys lately. Good news about Scott.
Regarding Tampa looks like they have crossed the promised land Larry. Drinks in the house.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
lol
Im finished with the predicting business on the Rays. I am a true believer now.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
No, it is caving in.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
would you step in and buy some damn stock, wu?
this market just keeps pissing away today’s gains and i’m sick of it.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
I am truly sick of it, too.
Toughest year I’ve ever had. And it’s affecting my White Sox fandom – I am getting to be an irritable guy (as you might surmise from my crotchety posts lately).
YOU are the trader, dammit. YOU move the markets these days. Make it happen! (Funny how bally is referenced above – he’s not talked about the market in months. Wonder how life is for him – soon to be without a face, too.)
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
are you sure its not just the undeniable white sox suckitude that's affecting your fandom?
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 2, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Toonder-itis
“Wish Jenks could strike guys out in a pinch.”
Fer Chrissakes.
:-)
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
So here we are, 25 games left.
We should have a 2-4 game lead. I have this feeling of nausea pervading my being. I don’t think we’re gonna make it….I’m afraid we would have to nut up and decide to break this psychological thing we have with the Twins….but I see no signs that we can. I am more sabermetrician than intangible man when assessing teams baseball fortunes, but, in this case, I myself can’t see over this Twins thing. Am I crazy, or do you feel it, sense it, like I do? Fuck.
They definitely should have a lead of a few games...
Now, the Sox don’t really have an advantage over the Twins. Both teams play roughly the same number of games at home and on the road for the rest of the season but the Sox face tougher teams. They also have to face the Twins at the Twinkiedome and they may catch Cliff Lee again in the last week of the season.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
You're not helping my nausea.
But, yes, what you say ALSO gives them the advantage.
September...
…is when the best teams play the best baseball. It made me sick to hear Swish (this morning on the SCORE) reminding the listeners that everyone predicted that the Sox would finish no better than third.
Guess what, Swish? Cleveland and Detroit both opened the division championship door. It’s time to start playing like a team that wants to make the playoffs.
"Baseball is 90% mental -- the other half is physical."
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 2, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice of you to send us your Christmas card, Toonder.
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by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
don't be fooled. that's ssh after any kenny williams/white sox transaction.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 2, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
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