Game #141: Gamethread #3
Proper use of Jenks in high-leverage situation. Check.
Runners on first and third, nobody out. Check.
White Sox Winner? Not yet.
Headed to the 11th, all tied up.
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i can breathe!!!!!!!
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
just wait until the arsonist gets going.
stay low to the ground and use the back of your hand to check if there’s fire on the other side of the door.
free brian anderson!
looked like yelling to me
it sure wasn’t “i fucked up and was way off the base given the three infielders up my ass”
by IceColdFalstaff on Sep 6, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
WE'RE DOOMED
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 6, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions
that's the spirit.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice DP by Fields there.
but Fields still sucks on defense.
“god, you’re fucking stupid.”
— Larry
by SSH2005 on Sep 6, 2008 8:46 PM CDT
fixed
free brian anderson!
How did Mac's mechanics look this time around??
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 6, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions
Nah, he was talking about his band from the 80s
Meiklejohn and the Mechanics.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
toonders i got nothing on that photoshop thing
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
redemption, thy name is jerry.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
c'mon, dude just got a legit hit.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
you of all people bitching about a hard hit ground ball up the middle?
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
no bunt with 1 out. you should know that, little hurt.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
This is what Fields is for.
Why so serious?
I'd rather see a walkoff homer by Fields than bank on a SB from Jesse Owens.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
miracles never cease.
Pitching, defense and health.
Please throw the one fastball that Fields won't actually strike out on.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
and i thought i wasn't gonna see any charlotte knights games this season.
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 6, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
thanks chief
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
At least pick up your 3rd base coach
instead of scanning the outfield
by 3E8 on Sep 6, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
dude got hit in the head with the ball and took a weird hope. settle.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
ball gets hit, look at the 3rd base coach.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
way to use your head
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
Can we pinch hit someone for Fields now that he has a 2-strike count?
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
i figured he was at least going to take a late hack at strike three.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
he did after he took the first step into the dugout
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
Fields with a 2-strike count is usually going to K swinging...
Surprised he K’d looking.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
suits his number....very pods-esque
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
oc had better get on after failing to take that curveball in the arm.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
my run expectancy chart must be brokened.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
aj demands to be part of beating the angels.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
i don't feel like you mean that.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
why are you so worked up? you called this a loss all week.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
If you aren't going to be pissed off about a loss in this game...
you are lying.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
hilarious.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
Or we realize that these are grown men who operate independent of our control.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
you're gonna go nuts if the sox lose this game.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
wait, you mean to tell me that...
the hand i hold my beer in doesn’t reflect to on field performance?
thankfully not nearly as bad as the teams they've faced in extras. with that 7-3 record and all.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I could have looked as bad at the plate as A.J. there...
Swing at every shitty pitch.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
I told them to not try to manufacture a run.
They never listen to me.
Pray that MacDougal has another 1-2-3 and then someone hits a homer.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
i thought macdougal already blowed the game.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
he didn't have one last inning
HAHA FACTCHECKER FTW
by Craig Grebeck on Sep 6, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
BLLLLLLLAARRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHH DADDGUMMMITT!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
Too late, you missed the game. We lost. The Twins also lost, but by losing, they actually won.
by The Actual El Guapo on Sep 6, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the power of Denard
Who laughs at Swisher’s contributions tonight.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
He would laugh at them if he deemed them worthy of his attenton.
He exclusively devotes his thoughts to the greater things of this earth. Like Pedroia. Or Avilles.
by The Actual El Guapo on Sep 6, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
2.5! hellz yes.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Sep 6, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Who is trying harder to lose?
I think it’s been them so far but they just can’t seem to do it.
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Sep 6, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
"You're the best around"
“Nothing’s ever gonna bring you down!”
"Deserve's got nothin to do with it."
varsity blues reference?
http://bills.sportsbloggingnetwork.com/
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 6, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
They better not lose this one...
because it will be the one of the most devastating loss of the season, considering the Twins lost already.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
wouldn't it be more devastating if the twins actually gained a game?
you know, like has happened like 50 other times this season.
free brian anderson!
i heard bits and pieces of a speech someone gave recently. it was full of fire, but short of facts, devoid of logic, and included some flat misrepresentations.
and i finally remembered who that speech reminded me of.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Just go pull the "Democrat" lever and leave us alone.
Flagged.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
how do you know who i'm referring to? you heard it and thought the same thing?
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I know you. We have the same birthday.
You have made your (transparent) position clear already. Sprinkle in the “misrepresentations” that larry mentioned and, voila!
Am I incorrect in my interpretation? I will recant if so.
Silly Toonder.
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
you're right. at least i make a half-hearted attempt to veil my political references, unlike the other 7/11.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
The ABC's of me, baby.
(And I believe it is a quarter-heart effort. Worry not. You’ve got the National Enquirer on your side now – I just came from the grocery store and everyone’s favorite news source is bleating about SP’s affair, hiding the daughter’s pregnancy, et. al. Rejoice!)
"I suck... the Sox don’t." reply actions 25 recs
by SSH2005 on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT
Devastating!?
Hahhahah
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Sep 6, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought Most Devastating went to...
that rain-delayed Orioles game that finally ended?
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Sep 6, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
hawk and ssh are a lot alike.
repeat themselves constantly, whine, splooges repeatedly, speak with a southern accent….
free brian anderson!
Personally...
i thought the biggest loss of the season was not asking MLB to change the waiver rules to allow for us to acquire Paul Byrd.
Or not trading John Shelby for Jarrod Washburn — as you advocated.
by Craig Grebeck on Sep 6, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
"it will be the one of the most devastating loss of the season"
Surely, you jest.
Pitching, defense and health.
go hug another statue. rofl. lolz.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy Heat says:
show off your velo, kids!
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
Please, someone hit a walkoff homer since that's the only way they will score.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
If we score on Jason Bulger
it will be the one of the cheapest, shittiest wins of the season.
Pitching, defense and health.
We should forfeit right now.
A show of hands?
Pitching, defense and health.
bulger's gameday picture is hilarious.
he looks like the sox should just beat him up and take a run.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
Why do the Sox miss so many cookies?
Hawk makes it sounds like Sox hitters miss a meatball every AB.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
has anyone ever seen hawk and ssh in the same room together?
my guess is that they’re two halfs of the same person. or maybe ssh is just hawk’s doppleganger.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
Qookie monster?
"term: pussy, user: larry, count: 11
term: pussy, user: all, count: 83" - wiz
by Where Triples Go to Die on Sep 7, 2008 4:00 AM CDT up reply actions
this is just like the bw3 commercials, except the white sox are out to piss off ssh.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
hawk? are we watching the same game?
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
i much prefer it to STRETCH.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
It's weird too cause Hawk had no reaction on Swisher's HR
until it was halfway up the center field stands
he was eating a polish.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Bulger's got some gas.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THEY HAVEN’T SCORED IN THREE INNINGS!!!!!!!!!!! HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYY FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
free brian anderson!
even if he hit a homer, the game would not have been over.
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Sep 6, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
i am so glad that torii hunter is not on the sox with his contract.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
SSH has decided to take Jay Mariotti's place for resident bitch of the White Sox
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 6, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
he's a fucking commie.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
He single handedly defeated teh Twinns earlier tonight.
Check the 1st gamethread.
by The Actual El Guapo on Sep 6, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Ozzie needs to bring Nessie in to get the win.
John
http://www.phantomreign.net
"Bang the head that doesn't bang."
by phanreign on Sep 6, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
now you're talking!
let’s get the win here, damnit.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
Not fucking possible.
Jason Bulger is pitching.
Duh.
Pitching, defense and health.
SCORE YOU ASSHOLES!!!
THIS SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN A WHITE SOX WINNER!!!
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
this game has really fucked up my bar drinking tonight.
not really sure what to do anymore.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
Not sure what to do. Don't know what's happening. MM is in turmoil this evening.
by The Actual El Guapo on Sep 6, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't know what's happening.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
whoa, don't steal my identity. i was just saying.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
A Griffey walkoff would be sweet but he seems to have lost all of his power since coming to the Sox.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
Easy Heat = Detlef Schrempf

nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
Bulger and his near 97 mph gas
brings the slide piece to Alexei. Respect, yo.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
oh fuck owens in for swish?
you have to be shitting me ozzie.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
where have you been?
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
jinx, motherfucker.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
what's the jinx dude, i like totally don't get it
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 6, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
you said the same thing he did
you dumb motherfucker
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
i say yo name. jinx up.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 7, 2008 3:40 AM CDT up reply actions
A while ago...
Back when they should have won the game because they had runners at the corners and no outs.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
JO will hit a homerun, if only to piss on SSS
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 6, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
I don't mind being pissed on.
Er, I mean in this manner, of course. Yeah. That’s what I meant.
by The Actual El Guapo on Sep 6, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
i hate jerry owens so so much
this really ruined my mood.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
Well, if Jason Bulger sucks,
then we suck out the wildman’s ass.
Pitching, defense and health.
95+ gas and a solid slider
he’s the reverse of Matt Thornton from a stuff perspective
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
but what's the opposite of slutty?
that + chill
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 6, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Chaste-y Chill.
Nice and alliterative.
by The Actual El Guapo on Sep 6, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy Heat don't fuck around yo
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
I hate how this asshole fouls off pitches on fallover swings.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
what else do you hate?
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
you guys are so alike!
he can’t count outs, you can’t tell the difference between vlad and torii…
free brian anderson!
Where’s Geoff Blum when you need him?
John
http://www.phantomreign.net
"Bang the head that doesn't bang."
u r heating up.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
the bucks sucked ass
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
jordan vs. bird. now that was a video basketball game.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
"Vlad will end it here"
at least he knows if they’re in the top or bottom and who is batting.
free brian anderson!
just like they couldn't score off lackey or rodriguez? maybe you are trying to stanchar...
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Another nice inning...
I’m glad Owens finished the last inning so we don’t have to see him again for awhile.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
SSH – u should be happy with all this free baseball to bitch about.
John
http://www.phantomreign.net
"Bang the head that doesn't bang."
“If I could explain it, I guess I would be a hell of a lot better off than I am now,” Borchard said. “The situation with the White Sox was one of those situations that didn’t work out. You never know what’s going to happen in this business. Injuries happen.”
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
He really is fun to watch when he is on
DJ said his strike out pitch to Torii was a straight change, but Gameday says it was 92… can that qualify as a change… and would that be an effective change for someone who hits 97-98 regularly?
haha the bucks are in this one too
they sucked hard.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
move over dream team.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
You can't complain
You’re getting to see the entire damn relief corps.
Chip, chip, chip, chip.
Sox Machine
if he doesn't swing through at least one fastball this AB
i will be surprised
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
Fields has now decided that he will K looking instead of swinging.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry
King Fields has issued a decree throughout the land!
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
he just has that glint in his eye
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
He appears to be all good n' stuff, actually.
by The Actual El Guapo on Sep 6, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
i've been looking at his number in the pcl this year.
they’re filthy. and they’re in the pcl.
free brian anderson!
the twins would never let down like this
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 6, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
at least not on their current 25 game winning streak.
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
i know, and denard span is a ball player i tell you
his ops, or vorp, daggumit, whaever you call it, may not be good as carlos, but man does he have a beautiful swing
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 6, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
yes I see that
He sets them up with the hard stuff.
Then makes em sit with the offspeed junk.
Criminy.
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
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Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
as bad as your m&m boys earlier today?
"maybe we could stop and pick up some tabasco?"
by Toonderstrook on Sep 6, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
minimalist.. i like it.
You're on thin fucking ice my pedigree chums, and I shall be under it when it breaks. Now, fuck off.
Bulger has a high pitch count now...
So the Angels are going to bust out Felix Diaz to shut down the Sox for three more innings.
"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

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