White Sox Might Lose Entire Weekend to Weather

by Christopher Michaels on Sep 12, 2008 10:13 PM CDT Comment 91 comments

At 6:35, the tarp was off the field. Roger Bossard was being interviewed on Comcast, saying they were going to play through the wet weather. But when they came back from commercial just after 7, the tarp was back while Hawk and DJ talked of double headers and rain outs. By 8 PM, they had called the game.

The Sox are scheduled to make up the game as a true double header tomorrow, so you halfway to St. Patty's ticket holders are pretty much out of luck. I'm sure the Sox would rather have a split double header, and not lose a game at the gate, but FOX was scheduled to broadcast the game so the first game doesn't start until nearly 3 PM.

I don't think it will matter much. I'm no meteorologist, but based on the weather report for tomorrow, I have trouble seeing them getting both games in. They might be able to get one in, playing through a number of delays, but I don't think they'll get two.

MLB was busy friday night, postponing 6 games total, including the Twins-Orioles game. The Twins are also scheduled for a double header tomorrow, so it's not like they gain any advantage by getting to keep their starters on regular rest while the Sox scramble.

The remnants of Hurricane Ike are supposed to over southern Chicago at game time on Sunday, which is a night game on ESPN. Because of the national broadcast, I doubt they'd move that up to, say, noon just to get the game in. If they're only able to get one game in tomorrow, baseball should step in and send the game to Milwaukee, as has been discussed for the displaced Cubs.

Speaking of the Sox rotation, it would be fool hardy to try to hazard another guess based upon the approaching weather patterns, but I'm going to do it anyways. John Danks and Javier Vazquez are scheduled to throw Saturday, with Vazquez working on short rest. Friday's rainout would force Danks to come back on short rest, not just once, but twice in a row, if the Sox wish to keep their rotation as I outlined a couple days ago. I highly doubt they'd do that to a pitcher who has appeared tired for much of the last month.

Keeping Danks on regular rest by giving Clayton Richard a start in the Yankees series would also prove to be a sub-optimal solution, as each of the three starters in the Twins series would need to be on short rest. In other words, the Sox are screwed. We're either going to see 3 more starts by the 5th starters or the starters pushed to go on short rest multiple times before season's end.

[Note by Christopher Michaels, 09/13/08 11:29 AM CDT]: Larry notes that I should probably read the articles to which I link. Danks will not pitch today (though right now it doesn't seem like anyone will) and will go Sunday instead. Vazquez and (probably) Broadway are scheduled to throw today. The point remains, the Sox rotation plans are out the window.

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I've got Sunday tickets. Thanks Hurricane Ike!

"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)

by tailgater on Sep 12, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I only rain on you cause I love you, baby.

Uribe whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

by thecip on Sep 13, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ticket Situation

The White Sox and Tigers hope to play a doubleheader, starting at 2:55 p.m. on WFLD-Ch. 32. Game 2 will follow 30 minutes afterward on Comcast SportsNet. If one or both games is rained out, the teams would play a split doubleheader Sunday, at 1 p.m. and then at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

Fans holding tickets to Friday’s rainout can exchange them for a future game, though the Sox have only three home dates after this weekend (Sept. 26-28 vs. Cleveland). Tickets remain for Saturday’s games

by Christopher Michaels on Sep 12, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, does Game 2 start at 3:25?

What a great idea! Split-squad games, just like spring training! Maybe now we can bring up Poreda. Do bench guys warm up by running along the outfield warning track during the game?

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

by winningugly on Sep 13, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh no! Rain may force Twins to find "6th starter"

http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/28317084.html

Lots of good stuff in there… read it, no blockquote

by Christopher Michaels on Sep 12, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rainy night fun - Sox/Cubs World Series? It can happen.

Oct. 9, 1909

Sox and Cubs battling it out at the Sox’ home prior to Comiskey I, South Side Park.

For those of you who know the neighborhood, it was just south of the current park, bordered by Pershing (39th), 37th St., Princeton and Wentworth.

Full-size image here (351k): http://baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=38682&d=1207019222

"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)

by tailgater on Sep 13, 2008 12:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not enough girls in Nomar jerseys

"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 Sep 13, 2008 2:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not enough coolie hats

"Deserve's got nothin to do with it."

by U-God on Sep 13, 2008 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL. Rotsa ruck.

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

by winningugly on Sep 13, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is not fun news.

Cheat used to only post fun stuff.

Now this uptight Christopher Michaels guy…

...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.

by homesickalien on Sep 13, 2008 10:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

this situation illustrates why the contreras injury was such a critical blow.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 10:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

cubans pitch better in the rain.

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

cubans pitch better than AAA pitchers.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

does livan hernandez know that?

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SSSSHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Sep 13, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is there anyone out there,

in some place within the range of this internet thing, where it is not raining?

Pitching, defense and oh, shit.
Do the next right thing.
Win today's game.

by ballyb on Sep 13, 2008 11:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes. that is all.

"for relaxing times, make it suntory time."

by Toonderstrook on Sep 13, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

SUCK IT – FLORIDUH IS DRY!!!

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

by winningugly on Sep 13, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmm

ask roger waters

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Sep 13, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sunny and 70-90 degrees for the past 3 months straight here.

maybe a handful of rainy days….mayyybe…..

...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.

by homesickalien on Sep 13, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah well in Chicago the streets are paved with gold

Now what jagbag.

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 13, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey now. I'm just answering bally's question.

Ask me again in March, when Seattle is on its sixth month straight of rain…
We earn these glorious summers here, douchelicker.

...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.

by homesickalien on Sep 13, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

apparently this chris michaels doesn't read the articles to which he links.

javy and lance are scheduled to go today. danks (like verlander) will go tomorrow because they both warmed up and presumably just went for a full(er) side session.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

try this again

Saturday, September 13     2:55 PM CDT     DET        Vazquez
Saturday, September 13     6:30 PM CDT     DET        Broadway ?
Sunday, September 14       7:05 PM CDT     DET        Danks
Monday, September 15       6:05 PM CDT     @ NYY      Buehrle
Tuesday, September 16      6:05 PM CDT     @ NYY      Floyd
Wednesday, September 17    6:05 PM CDT     @ NYY      Richard?
Thursday, September 18     6:05 PM CDT     @ NYY      Vazquez
Friday, September 19       7:10 PM CDT     @ KC       Danks
Saturday, September 20     6:10 PM CDT     @ KC       Buehrle
Sunday, September 21       1:10 PM CDT     @ KC       Floyd
Monday, September 22                       OFF        ---
Tuesday, September 23      7:10 PM CDT     @ MIN      Vazquez
Wednesday, September 24    7:10 PM CDT     @ MIN      Danks
Thursday, September 25     7:10 PM CDT     @ MIN      Buhrle
Friday, September 26       7:11 PM CDT     CLE        Floyd
Saturday, September 27     6:05 PM CDT     CLE        Vazquez*
Sunday, September 28       1:05 PM CDT     CLE        Danks*

by Christopher Michaels on Sep 13, 2008 11:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you know, as long as you keep posting revisions, the weather will continue to destroy all your hard work.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

this christopher michaels guy is really up in everyone's business since he joined this site.

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

though i hear he's great at jewish weddings.

http://www.faze4.com/christopher%20michaels.htm

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

That is hysterical. Rec'd.

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

by winningugly on Sep 13, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know, and don't care... It's interesting to me

The Tigers play a game on Monday the 22nd, the Sox only remaining off-day. So unless MLB makes the Sox travel to DET to play a “home” game before the Tigers scheduled game, I don’t see any way they finish the season on time. (As I see 2 of the 3 games getting washed out this weekend. — Again, Milwaukee’s covered stadium might be the firewall for completing things on time.)

by Christopher Michaels on Sep 13, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by the way, i never pictured you as a 350lb black man.

but you’ve got a hell of a voice.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Christopher Michaels

yields some disturbing results in google image search

by 3E8 on Sep 13, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i figured as much. which is why i stuck with a web search.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I won't touch the first row of images

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 13, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's always amusing when someone warns another about not doing a particular search. and then they go right ahead and search for some gay porn.

nice work, ozzie.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Had he said "gee those images are lame as shit"

I wouldn’t have done the search.

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 13, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and yet you did the search for dick mcdudeskissing.

methinks you protest too much. don’t worry. i had a gay man in my wedding party. i don’t really care. unlike winningugly who’d probably kick your ass.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

if you would have asked me this morning if i felt this site had enough "Dick McDudeskissing" references i would have given an emphatic "no", but now my hunger has been satiated.

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and we've taken care of that "no web hits problem" ozzie identified below.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, as an Italian, of course I have openly gay male and female cousins.

My dog, on the other hand…

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

by winningugly on Sep 13, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you mean the kalkmans?

maybe we are related.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We have a 50 year Kalkman reunion next year.

Have you received your invitation yet? It will be held at the Rpsemont Horizon 9/11/09. We lost 1/5 of the Kalkmans in the World Trade incident. Hope you and your pipe-cleaner Kalkman arms will attend.

If your Kalkman-by-marriage wife lets you.

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

by winningugly on Sep 13, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

holy shit, man. i just joined you in the google image search there.

christopher michaels might be the most gay-inducing search name in the world. when it isn’t blatant gay sites it’s bios about hair stylists and interior decorators. i’m speechless.

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

jesus fucking christ. you "guys" are something else.

“gosh, i didn’t think googling images of christopher michaels would bring up anything weird. by the way, i forgot my sleeping bag – can i just sleep with you in yours?”

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you couldn't match the gayness of results for a name if you tried Dick McDudeskissing.

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

[ozzie montana quickly googles images of dick mcdudeskissing]

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yields no images or web hits

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 13, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i just noticed that "crush center" ad up in the corner.

you know, the one telling me that “one of my buddies in chicago has a crush on you.” MM, ozzie, whoever: i’m flattered. but i’m straight. you should probably contact christopher.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not sure how far you got in that christopher michaels download,

but i’ve had it going for a few minutes while i peruse the internet and you’re right, the man can fucking sing. he’s got some range, too.
looks like things are coming together for hsa and colin’s cornball sox-themed wedding. the entertainment is in-house.

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i listened to the whole fucking thing. they are solid.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i don't want to go to a wedding where the band does not play "it's raining men".

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet. One less invitation to make.

Actually, fuck invitations altogether. I’ll just make a fanpost.

...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.

by homesickalien on Sep 13, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I prefer Facebook events

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 13, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I ain't got no facebook. Maybe Colin can post it on his wall or whatever the hell you facebookers do.

...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.

by homesickalien on Sep 13, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

amen.

"for relaxing times, make it suntory time."

by Toonderstrook on Sep 13, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we "friend" and "poke", thankyouverymuch

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Sep 13, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get with the times chappy

In case you forgot, young people stay young and cool forever.

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 13, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm also really happy that i spent shitloads of money on tickets for wednesday.

i saw the likely matchup for $5 earlier this year at scranton. at least if i arrive early i can get a final season snoopy yankees doll.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that sucks. i bailed on heading out there for that series because i'm supposed to be heading to naples, fl mid-week.

so while you watch a couple minor leaguers pitch one of the last games in yankee stadium, i’ll be wishing i was there as i enter the eye of a hurricane!

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, you are not. No hurricane there.

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

by winningugly on Sep 13, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

one other small note. you and the rest of us we wondering why javy was scheduled to come back on short rest instead of pitching on sunday and lance on saturday.

well, we know our answer. duh. the rain from the remnants of hurricane ike which, for anyone who was watching the weather, knew was supposed to hit the chicago area on sunday afternoon/evening. these white sox. they might just be smart.

of course, this “other” rain sort of looks like it’s going to fuck up that brilliant plan.

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, according to my pilot/weatherbuff friend

they’ve adjusted the track of Ike from heading over the south suburbs, to heading over Champaign. We’ll still probably feel it’s effects, but the updated track has improved in the Sox favor over the last 12 hours.

by Christopher Michaels on Sep 13, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hooray for the googles

link

suck on THAT st. louis, indy, detroit, cleveland, buffalo, and toronto!

I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.

by thatshortkid on Sep 13, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Champaign?

goddamit. it rains down here enough

"Deserve's got nothin to do with it."

by U-God on Sep 13, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BTW

Is that our own WU in the recap picture

by 3E8 on Sep 13, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's wu's "handsome" kid brother.

You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.

by MarketMaker on Sep 13, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please kiss my OPOS ass.

I wear no poncho.

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

by winningugly on Sep 13, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

joe sheehan wonders something i've wondered as well.

An excerpt from Rule 8.01(b):

The pitcher, following his stretch, must (a) hold the ball in both hands in front of his body and (b) come to a complete stop. This must be enforced. Umpires should watch this closely. Pitchers are constantly attempting to “beat the rule” in their efforts to hold runners on bases and in cases where the pitcher fails to make a complete “stop” called for in the rules, the umpire should immediately call a “Balk.”

It’s a good rule. Does someone want to now point me to the approved ruling that excuses B.J. Ryan from following it?

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Stone to TV,

DJ offered radio job.

Pitching, defense and oh, shit.
Do the next right thing.
Win today's game.

by ballyb on Sep 13, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

link?

by Craig Grebeck on Sep 13, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stone

Maybe you saw the press release, but Steve Stone has agreed to move over to the television booth and join Hawk for White Sox telecasts in 2009. His new deal is through 2014 with a club option for 2015.

Also, Darrin Jackson has been offered the radio analyst position for next year and the club is waiting to hear back from DJ on if he wants the position. DJ’s contract was up after this season, and the club declined to exercise his TV option for 2009.

http://whitesoxpride.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/09/rain_and_more_rain.html

fight like a cat: paws up. - ozzie

by larry on Sep 13, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs