It's ROY Day! - And Beckham Gets 5th Place.
by The Cheat on Nov 16, 2009 12:51 AM CST
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- The Rookie of the Year Awards are announced today, so use this thread to celebrate, or, alternately, plot your murders of those other undeserving rookies and the BWAA members who voted for them. Edit: Gordon Beckham gets 5th place. Andrew Bailey wins.
- Kenny Williams thinks the National League sucks.
"A guy going from the American League to the National League, no disrespect, but. ... "
"There are guys in the American League who go to the National League and don’t do well," Williams conceded, "but there are not too many of them that I can think of."
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And Phil Rogers declares Brent Morel the White Sox third baseman of the future. I can't say I agree, but 18 months ago when he was drafted, I did like his swing better than Beckham's from their scouting videos. I still like Morel, probably more than most prospect experts, yet I wouldn't go so far as to call him the future of anything. He was blocked this year, when he probably should have received a mid-season promotion. He's still on the utility player track, though his ceiling seems like a Mark Teahen type, albeit with better defense.
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in my mind its between beckham and porcello.
all do respect to Bailey, Andrus and Niemann (or whatever that devil ray pitcher’s name is).
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Nov 16, 2009 1:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm betting on the latter
I am already getting my hit list together. It will consist of all writers since they serve no purpose in society (like you OPOSs). I may include porcello just to watch Boras sob like a baby again.
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 6:45 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Porcello, Andrus, Bailey top 3 IMO
No disrespect to you Gordon fanboyz. It’s a close race for the top 5 or so (I’d say Gordon is 4)
by Q!'s Qrew on Nov 16, 2009 7:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i can't go for bailey.
or andrus really…. but especially bailey. An A’s reliever? Big fucking deal. He’ll probably suck this year….. Andrus was a good glove but his bat was mediocre. Beckham started the year in June and out produced him by a ton.
1. Beckham
2. Porcello
3. Niemann (or whatever the guys name is I’m too lazy to look it up.)
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Nov 16, 2009 7:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Andrus was a good glove but his bat was mediocre.
And Beckham was a good bat but his glove was mediocre.
So surely that levels things out? Then you factor in that Andrus is a SS and played a full season in the Majors and you have the more valuable player. Unlless of course you a proponent of “one run scored on offense is worth more than one run saved on defense”.
And I’m taking Brett Anderson for ROY.
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by The Big Hurt on Nov 16, 2009 8:31 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Should we also factor in the adjustment Beckham made in fielding a new position for him?
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 8:41 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Why would we?
http://twitter.com/FutureSox
by The Big Hurt on Nov 16, 2009 8:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then why factor in when Beckham was called up
and the difference in positions? Each situation was different. Texas was ready to hand the position to Elvis. Beckham was blocked at SS by Alexei and wouldn’t have seen action when he did if Fields wasn’t so shitty and his backup Goggles was not equally as bad
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 9:10 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Good intentions = Road To Hell
What actually was produced? I agree with Hurt (though not with his ROY choice).
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he factors in when beckham was called up because that's kind of important for production for
rookie of the year. and if you don’t yet understand the relevance of positional adjustments, fangraphs exists.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shove your fangraphs up your taint
I agree with Hurt’s point on the defensive difference between Beck and Andrus being greater than the offensive difference. I feel that factoring in where they play makes as much sense as trying to factor Beckham playing a new position on the fly. Compare the numbers and not the positions
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 10:09 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i guess you disagree with a basic tenet of player valuation then.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then a SS should win every year right?
Jeter is the MVP. Discussion over!
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 11:00 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i have no idea why you think that is logical.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As logical as basing everything on fangraphs
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 11:07 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i'm basing it on positional adjustments.
if you disagree with using positional adjustment, fine. however, at least understand what you’re arguing against.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 11:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes I understand
I view it as you are setting a handicap on Beckham based on the position he ended up at. Would it have made a difference if Beckham was brought up to play SS instead of 3B? Elvis is still the better defender in either case but then again by the stats you hold dear the difference isn’t as great
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 11:37 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
you're making assumptions about how he would have played at SS.
the award is about performance.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and Elvis' glove wasnt just good, it was excellent at SS.
"I like my DH like I like my women. Fat , slow and full of power."
by soxshenanigans
by e-gus on Nov 16, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
i love bacon like the next guy but you don’t get to prorate stats for rookie of the “year”
"Oh well back to work"
by Tdogg on Nov 16, 2009 12:10 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
i thought we killed this whole
bacon talk?
"you should go back to your cowardly practice of offering no opinion of your own."
-picktoclick
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 16, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no, you registered your opinion. it was duly noted.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Nov 16, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
shove this comment up your taint?
"you should go back to your cowardly practice of offering no opinion of your own."
-picktoclick
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 16, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Learn something new everyday....
I didn’t know a taint was an orifice? Isn’t the taint the area between the ballsack and the asshole? I had an exgirlfriend lick there once…
"you should go back to your cowardly practice of offering no opinion of your own."
-picktoclick
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 16, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Porcello,
Andrus, Niemann, Becks.
And nice work, Chiburb OPOS. Your new thread, as requested, and you don’t even show up.
Lastly, tagging Morel with a Teeeehan comp = Death of Morel Love. Just saying.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 7:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was here while you were still in the Arms Of Morpheus.
Didn’t want to rain on Kenwo’s parade.
;-)
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Nov 16, 2009 7:53 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Beckham
Baily, Porcello, Niemann, Andrus
piss up a rope fuckstick ...................by hoodlight
by mick10 on Nov 16, 2009 8:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the White Sox sent out plenty of muffin baskets to the BWAA
Kind of like those “For your Consideration” ads you see in Variety around Oscar time.
by 67WMAQ on Nov 16, 2009 8:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I am surprised with the lack of promos for Beckham
Needed a catchy promo like the Punch AJ vote
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 8:51 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Buck Up For Becks!
(And include the groin punch video. Big sympathy vote possible.)
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
With the muffins
I hope they included mixtapes of “Your Love”
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 8:53 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
and "southern swoop" wigs
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 9:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you were the muffin man?
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Path of the Pros: Bobby Jenks
Selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth round of the 2000 Draft, Jenks was one of the most promising — and puzzling — prospects to hit the baseball scene in the last decade. Listed at a mammoth 6-foot-3 and 275 pounds, the teenage Jenks stymied opposing batters with an intimidating frame and a fastball that consistently hit triple digits. But many scouts worried about Jenks’ makeup, citing his poor grades — he was academically ineligible three of his four high school years — and rural upbringing as evidence of a lack of discipline.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 9:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
how come Joba gets the love and not bobby?
Joba’s mother is going in the slammer. bobby just loves fried foods and booze. FTYankees and FNS.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
6-3, 275 is "mammoth"?
And since when is a college sheepskin a predictor of success in MLB? Sounds like they looked at him and thought “John Daly”.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
being unable to stay academically eligible seems like a rather huge red flag.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Flag, sure.
Not the final decision-maker, though. I’d see how his drinking affected his school, and if his discipline was evident after his “recovery”. Plus, the “rural upbringing” seems to be a bit stereotypic in terms of a concern. Should just put “hayseed” or “hick” down in the report and be done with it. If it’s a concern it should be no different than a kid being drafted from the inner city. No big surpise that he should be watched/mentored more than other more culturally integrated kids.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
being unable to stay academically eligible for 3 of 4 years would probably be a final decision-maker for me.
don’t really care why it occurred.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
why is this an issue?
If the kid has talent, he has talent. This isn’t an issue in the NFL or NBA – most of these kids don’t have an actual HS education.
Look at the latin kids, do you think they all have discipline?!
You can’t get like John Paxson and just draft players from winning organizations or only draft players with high character – you gotta go for the talent and take the risk every once in a while.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
is there some reason you particularly cite "latin kids"?
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 11:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Dominican, Puerto Rican, Venezuelan, Cuban, Panamanian, etc. They are latino, no?
On the whole they come from poor backgrounds along with poor educational backgrounds. Many do not speak English. There have been numerous stories reported about how many of them act when they are in the minors and lets just say their lives aren’t all that disciplined.
Do you disagree?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if a person can't put forth the rather miniscule effort it takes to be academically eligible to play a sport - for 3 out of 4 years, no less - i can't see why i'd want that player in my organization.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 11:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
102 fastball > degree
piss up a rope fuckstick ...................by hoodlight
by mick10 on Nov 16, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I see your point
but, I would make a judgement call on circumstances and talent before just passing on a player based on academics. The rural upbringing stuff that was mentioned is all crap to me.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and the angels did. look where that got them.
i don’t want a person like that around my other 18 year olds. organizations are essentially unable to babysit to the level necessary for guys like jenks. i’d be far more inclined to be the one giving the second chance – particularly since i can put the guy at a level with more mature players. and i’ve got jack shit invested in him.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely
but a player with Bobby Jenks skill set doesn’t get cut loose too often.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
guys with great stuff and no control?
yeah. they do. what doesn’t happen too often is guys with 6+ BB/9 in the minors becoming good major league pitchers.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good point
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 12:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not good enough,
not once the $ risk (miniscule) the Sox took is factored in. What’d we get him for, $25K waiver fee or something? I’d take that risk all day long. And so would you. Maybe not when the Angels took the risk, but when the Sox entered the picture.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not good enough reading.
i’d be far more inclined to be the one giving the second chance – particularly since i can put the guy at a level with more mature players. and i’ve got jack shit invested in him.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 12:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah.
Do you think I have time to read every one of your 30K posts? ;0
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Are college players still prioritized
In more intelligent drafting organizations?
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jenks and I prefer calling 'em spanish
We’s can’t spell all does big wordz
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 11:29 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
This is a strange ethnocentric slant
Doing mediocre in high school in the United States vs. not having a school to go to are two different things, and Latino societies are a bit more communal than the United States so they will have support structures and basic communication skills/general human decency for the most part.
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not being able to do mediocre in high school*
will still have*
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't read the entire thread
The original post stated that scouts were worried about poor grades and a rural upbringing. I am stating that the majority of latino ballplayers were brought up poor and with little education. Therefore, stating in my opinion that the scouts view on a player like Bobby Jenks was crap.
Also, what is “general human decency”?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
got it, he didn't apply himself
He couldn’t qualify academically with even a passing grade. Maybe school wasn’t for him, or he decided to just blow it off because he was a rebel and didn’t care, or he was like many jocks and figured his talent would get him farther than any education.
Either way, you probably don’t draft him for your organization.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
even the jocks realize that being able to play is sort of important for that talent getting them far.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One would think
WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State outfielder Ken Williams Jr., son of Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams, was declared academically ineligible for the season Tuesday.
Williams, a junior who transferred from Arizona in August, will be able to practice with the team this spring, but can’t play or travel with the Shockers.
“It is terribly disappointing for all of us, including Kenny, but he’s just going to have to spend his time doing his best academically this spring and hopefully he will be ready to play next season,” coach Gene Stephenson said.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
from 2007
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
That is hysterical.
Wonder if he was a Panther, too. Rec’d.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jay walking character issue heritage
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
is this the kid
that broke into cars?
by Hatchetm on Nov 16, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
back in HS
yeah
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
by U-God on Nov 16, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing its what Jenks doesn't have?
Its like “Character issues,” doesn’t mean anything.
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A diploma.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pff, I thought it was being a raging drunk racist from the rural souff
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My guess would be because a lot of them come from poor backgrounds with little education.
The Boogeyman cometh
by omnipotent grab on Nov 16, 2009 11:19 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Not so much "rural" as it was "white supremacist."
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who became a star on a team with an outspoken Latin manager and an outspoken black GM.
I’m sure scouts are looking for a baseline level of intelligence/discipline…because the league minimum salary can be deadly for someone who doesn’t know how to spend it.
by 67WMAQ on Nov 16, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
...after he was waived by the team that drafted him because of disciplinary issues.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you. The red flags were justified.
Which is why his story is so remarkable.
by 67WMAQ on Nov 16, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Justified? Of course.
Deal-breaker? I guess not. Seems to have worked out.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Benson?
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 11:10 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
FCB
"I like my DH like I like my women. Fat , slow and full of power."
by soxshenanigans
by e-gus on Nov 16, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FEG
"you should go back to your cowardly practice of offering no opinion of your own."
-picktoclick
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 16, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
youre defending Cedric Benson?
the guy who is mad at the Bears for drafting him 4th overall? Yeah, those jerks.
Not his fault he was a total piece of shit getting hammered on a boat a couple times instead of staying in shape and playing hard.
"I like my DH like I like my women. Fat , slow and full of power."
by soxshenanigans
by e-gus on Nov 17, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
most footballers are as thick as pigshit
believe me I’ve met a few – doesn’t stop them playing well and earning more in a week than most people do in a year
by hoodlight on Nov 16, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the issue again is whether you would want to be the first person to give that guy a chance.
Hell at least Derrick Rose was smart enough to get someone to take his tests!
"Oh well back to work"
by Tdogg on Nov 16, 2009 12:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly.
that at least required some effort and organization.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's why I like heroin dealers.
Very organized and focused. Sociopaths have no guilt, either, so I’d put them in a closer’s role. Short memory regarding failure.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The difference between urban and rural
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 12:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Him, or his awesome family.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Nov 16, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
anderson, andrus, beckham
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
by U-God on Nov 16, 2009 9:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Liar.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
snider, snider, snider
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 10:17 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
AHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Actually, I think that was Dan Aykroyd’s laugh.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Beckham is oneloyaldawg's man
sox1 better watch out
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 12:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
sox1 hopes Beckham wins DOY, not ROY.
as in “Do”.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Nov 16, 2009 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes..he is
and i’m not too fond of sharing
Once a Dawg, Always a Dawg. How Sweet it is!
by oneloyaldawg on Nov 16, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you had Nov. 16 in the "when will the first PK to LAA rumor surface" pool, you win!
SoxNet.net has learned that the Chicago White Sox have had preliminary discussions with the Anaheim Angels and San Diego Padres on a potential 3 way deal which would involve Paul Konerko, Adrian Gonzalez, and Angel and White Sox prospects. SoxNet.net is not aware of the specifics of the trade (ie, names of prospects and exact details as to how many prospects, etc) but the discussions are built on the Sox sending Konerko and prospects in-return for Adrian Gonzalez. The Angels would receive Konerko with the Padres receiving a combination of Sox and Angel prospects.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.
by UribeAuction on Nov 16, 2009 12:14 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
No Kotchman, no deal
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 12:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit. I had Dec. 22.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Was just going to mention that. Though it's too late for the White Sox. The Red Sox already have him sewn up:
http://blog.masslive.com/redsoxmonster/2009/11/adrian_gonzalez_question_conti.html
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Nov 16, 2009 12:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Pearl Harbor Day's anny would be perfect.
And where’s Figgins? Where the hell is Figgins???
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no get
why don’t the Angels just go for Gonzalez and leave the Sox out of it? If this is true I’m guessing our farm will end up looking like the ones that Steinbeck used to write about.
by hoodlight on Nov 16, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
who gives a fuck about the farm if you can get gonzalez
but this has as much chance of happening as u-god has of banging an actual female human.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Nov 16, 2009 11:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
he might get some sympathy ass for his gnarly scar on his larry arm.
"I like my DH like I like my women. Fat , slow and full of power."
by soxshenanigans
by e-gus on Nov 17, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if the angels want a first baseman and are involved in a deal including adrian gonzalez
why the fuck wouldn’t they just get adrian gonzalez?
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kendry Morales will never amount to anything, that's why.
I started giggling at “has learned,” so I’m going to just sit back and watch this one play out.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i has learned that long ago when reading this stuff.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lee Cruz and Stefan Gartrell should be enough to get it done.
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by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's the great thing about rumors
they don’t need to be based on fact
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 12:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Fangraphs. It exists.
Not a rumour. ;)
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha!
rumors = SB’s opinions
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 1:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
maybe because they don't want to fleece their farm system to do it
and the Sox will.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Same reason KW traded for Q and Peavy:
Artie always gets his man, no matter how long it takes. And he wants Konerko, dammit.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be a GREAT move! Prospects and a 1B for a 1B!
Pass.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Nov 16, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you really just write
A casual pass on possibly getting A Gonzalez? Pipe dream yes but pass no.
"Oh well back to work"
by Tdogg on Nov 16, 2009 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No lie, Bwana.
Chi = drunk. What prospects could we possibly package with Konerko to get Gonzo? Hudson? T-Flow? Shoot, I’d look long and hard at that.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I realize he is in Siberia
but dude’s OPS away from Petco was1.045 last year. We are talking about 6 WAR. Sweet dreams. But as Larry said why the hell would the Angels be worried about Konerko if AG is available?
"Oh well back to work"
by Tdogg on Nov 16, 2009 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SD doesn't want him in their (marketing) backyard?
Stretch….Nah, I have no idea.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A Gonz is an istant BEAST the second he gets out of Petco.
But this is all a bunch of preposterous BS.
"I like my DH like I like my women. Fat , slow and full of power."
by soxshenanigans
by e-gus on Nov 16, 2009 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's updated ... with awesomeness.
“…combined with the fact that Danks would fill a major long-term need for the club (potential top of the order hitter and premium defensive OF’er).”
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by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So maybe KW WAS fluffing Jordy...
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
for naive bloggers to make up rumors?
he sure is wily.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Cameron is not naive
He’s pretty much a legend.
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm sure the salary dumping padres would just love to take on the $5 million owed to the guy who just put up a .700 OPS in AA.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I must state again that they're just preliminary talks, larry.
They could very well include Linebrink, Gary Matthews Jr., and the Ghost of Gene Mauch riding piggyback on the Ghost of Eric Show. It’s just in the preliminary stage.
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by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SouthSideSox is hearing that the deal will include a stipulation that the padres bring back their yellow and brown uniforms.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
...and Ray Kroc?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Joanie was a piece of tail in the day.
Ask Chiburb. He, Joan Kroc, and Gloria Swanson hung out together watching Mae West shows.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure how this flopped? (cheese and pineapple - brilliant!)
However one of his most famous flops was the Hulaburger, which consisted of a slice of grilled pineapple, with some cheese, on a bun. This was to appeal to Catholics who gave up beef during Lent.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just beef.
Catholics can, however, eat chicken, veal, lamb, buffalo, venison, alligator, and—under a little-known technicality dating to the creation of the earliest Southern U.S. Catholic dioceses—chicken-fried steak.
by expatnyc on Nov 16, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I did not know this
I was hypnotized into eating fish only…phuck.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Chicken-fried steak.
I believe Jesus had this at His last meal. And since the apostles all ate Him, at some point, they also dug on the CFS.
It’s in the Bible.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he didn't break bread with the apostles
he passed around a basket of onion rings and got pissed at Peter for not bringing any Tabasco.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Lo, the Shake-N-Bake was served to the apostles. Upon presentation Judas added, 'And I helped!'."
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Nov 16, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Ray Kroc went to my elementary school, so I can corroborate that report.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.
by UribeAuction on Nov 16, 2009 3:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I smoked weed with a guy that looked kinda like Ray Kroc
so I can corroborate on that report.
waiting for shaun phigguns since 2007
by soxshenanigans on Nov 16, 2009 3:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I shot a man in Crocs
just to watch him die
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by The Cheat on Nov 16, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
SouthSideSox is now hearing that Ray Croc is dead.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just confirmed this with Rick Hahn.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.
by UribeAuction on Nov 16, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SouthSideSox hears that Rick Hahn thinks Chicago White Sox Examiner is a shitty blog.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Chicago White Sox Examiner now hears from its source that larry has been dealt from SSS to the Angels for Chone Figgins.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.
by UribeAuction on Nov 16, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
smart move. the white sox can exclusively negotiate with figgins and get two draft picks if he declines arbitration and signs elsewhere.
the angels were fucking robbed.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rofl
"you should go back to your cowardly practice of offering no opinion of your own."
-picktoclick
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 16, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You interperet my source wrong.
SouthSideSox has exclusive rights to Figgins now. I only wonder what Colin will do with him.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.
by UribeAuction on Nov 16, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
your source sucks then. SouthSideSox is hearing that it was a three way deal involving SouthSideSox, the Angels and the White Sox.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My source seems reliable.
The words “clubhouse cancer” were thrown around a lot when discussing larry.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — I wish I could cuss right now.
by UribeAuction on Nov 16, 2009 4:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this is a "rec the whole thread situation"
and I was slightly saddened that Bacon didn’t win, but then I remembered that Podsednistic won one.
And I was slightly cheered again
id rather have a 24 year old (human years) dog that has advanced parkinson’s batting for our team than vlad.
-BoeJouma
by blackoutsox on Nov 16, 2009 4:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. the fact that i'm a clubhouse cancer is certainly inside information.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Dierkes has confirmed
all of this and that guy’s word is gold.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he did say i was SSS' worst contract
and U-god was the best. he may be good with rumors but he shouldn’t analyze.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe you are not the worst.
shaftr is the worst. You occasionally produce some value.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
because of the incentives?
yeah, I might have to agree with him. Your contract had way too many incentives and escalator clauses…plus the pie in the face antics have to stop larry.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice run boys
"I like my DH like I like my women. Fat , slow and full of power."
by soxshenanigans
by e-gus on Nov 17, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Coop can fix him
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Nov 16, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You wear Crocs when you're gonna shoot a guy?
Crocs are for girls!
by Mitch. on Nov 16, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Both SouthSideSox and Chicago White Sox Examiner are now reporting that Ray Kroc is involved in the deal.
what are you hearing, SoxNet.net?
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what does fangraph indicate?
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is why I don't have a site
I don’t have the time to develop this extensive network of sources.
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Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have a site that attracts eyeballs.
Fixed.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hold up!
“Another person is indicating that he’s hearing that Sox deal would be centered around Konerko, Hudson, and a young centerfielder (presumably Jordan Danks).
This is not from our source, rather another person on the web indicating they’ve heard similar info."
Hey. I’m a person on the Web!
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Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kate Hudson?
Perez Hilton reads SSS!
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Some SI love for Becks (though only one columnist):
David Sabino: Gordon Beckham, White Sox.
One of about a dozen candidates with no clear frontrunner, my nod goes to Beckham, who sparked Chicago’s offense after seizing the starting job at the hot corner. Among his league’s rookies, he was first in RBIs (63), second in home runs (14), tied for second in hits (102) and first in extra-base hits (43). Honorable mention to pitchers Porcello of the Tigers (14 wins), Bailey (26 saves) of the Athletics and Tampa Bay’s Jeff Niemann (13 wins).
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/11/12/experts.awards.picks/2.html#ixzz0X39DpTNI
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 12:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
blah blah fangraphs blah blah measly hot corner
i'm celebrating the slaughter of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere.
what the fuck are you doing? - larry
by Scotty Ballgame on Nov 16, 2009 12:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Wins and Saves = good measures of performance
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bailey Wins With Saves.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fucking stupid fucking job. 11 AM on ROY day and I just now get to check in. Fucking holiday bullshit.
Is it official yet? Becks by a landslide right? :p
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 1:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WLIT has switched over to Christmas music
Magic is in the air
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by billyok on Nov 16, 2009 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where have you been.
Halloween led directly into Christmas shopping this year. Eff Thanksgiving. Shut up and BUY, Pilgrim.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
halladay? holliday?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Beckham finishes fifth.
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by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's Chicago 2016 all over again, great
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by billyok on Nov 16, 2009 1:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not even close...well at least we'll get Pods for MVP.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bailey wins
andrus second, porcello third
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/16/AR2009111601935.html
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oakland reliever Andrew Bailey won the award and received 13 first-place ballots on a 5-3-1 point system. Baily was named on 24 of 28 ballots and finished with 88 points. Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus placed second, followed by pitchers Rick Porcello of Detroit and Jeff Niemann of Tampa Bay.
Beckham received two second-place ballots and four third-place votes.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All 4 were playing on the opening day rosters
Beckham didn’t show up until June.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 1:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I blame it on Fields.....good thing we got rid of that douche.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Sox should have started tanking a lot earlier, dang it!
"One more game and then we can blow this son of a b@#$* up!" - Hawk Harrelson on his thoughts regarding the Metrodome
by tailgater on Nov 17, 2009 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Im on record as saying he was ready opening day.
"I like my DH like I like my women. Fat , slow and full of power."
by soxshenanigans
by e-gus on Nov 17, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bullshit!!!
Would have been nice for Becks, but he probably didn’t deserve it.
Not sure why Bailey was chosen over Porcello or Andrus.
FUCK EVYTHING BACON RULZ WEER GONNA WIN TEH CHAMPSHIOP
...colintj, Nov8, 2009
by rhythm on Nov 16, 2009 1:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Look at it this way
Frank Thomas was the Sox last real impact rookie with a shot at the award, he missed out mainly because he didn’t play the full season…
You know who else didn’t win rookie of the year?… Hitler!
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by The Cheat on Nov 16, 2009 1:40 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
i think thomas lost mainly because those asshat writers didn't bother to use fangraphs.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did it exist at that time?
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fangraphs has always existed
Like Mother Nature and the Matrix
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
by Hazymania on Nov 16, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's all starting to make sense now!
I’m guessing that Eckersley won the ROY over Thomas, thus the world has come full circle. The apocalypse is upon us!
Start praying now, you pack of non-believing a-holes!
Oh, and I forgot to add the ;) in the subject of my previous post.
FUCK EVYTHING BACON RULZ WEER GONNA WIN TEH CHAMPSHIOP
...colintj, Nov8, 2009
by rhythm on Nov 16, 2009 1:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Godwin'd
Jeff Francouer didn’t win it either!
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone be this good?
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 2:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
shouldn't the headline at the top read:
“Agassi and Crystal Meth in Flushing”?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Oh, that is delicious.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Always rec the Hitler jokes.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This has the makings of Hideo Nomo v. Chipper Jones ROY in 1995
Bailey will turn into a Japanese man and Beckham will impregnate a Hooter’s waitress on his way to an MVP season
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
by Illini0509 on Nov 16, 2009 1:45 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Bai-ley becomes Bai-ree?
Berieve it!
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bailey summary might explain the choice
sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009…ds.picks/2.html
Tom Verducci: Andrew Bailey, A’s.
I really like what Elvis Andrus did at shortstop for the Rangers, but it’s tough to get past that OPS+ of 82. Bailey of Oakland gets the call for a phenomenal, if overlooked, season. In the DH era, only two pitchers ever posted a lower WHIP when pitching as many innings as Bailey did: Pedro Martinez (2000) and Jeff Zimmerman (1991). And Bailey is only the league’s sixth closer in the DH era to get 25 saves (he had 26) with an ERA 1.84 or better and at least 80 innings pitched — the first to do it in 19 years. Major league hitters batted .167 against him, including .081 with two outs and runners in scoring position.
by Asfan4ever723 on Nov 16, 2009 1:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i think it was these great postcards sent out by the As to the writers.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL is that real
never saw that before
by Asfan4ever723 on Nov 16, 2009 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, you can prove anything with statistics. Doesn't make it right....clearly.
;)
FUCK EVYTHING BACON RULZ WEER GONNA WIN TEH CHAMPSHIOP
...colintj, Nov8, 2009
by rhythm on Nov 16, 2009 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Since I just looked at you name and realized you're an A's fan, my comment roughly translates to this:
Good point.
Although I’d like to know what his leverage index and overall wins come out to, but I’ll just look them up on fangraphs because it exists.
FUCK EVYTHING BACON RULZ WEER GONNA WIN TEH CHAMPSHIOP
...colintj, Nov8, 2009
by rhythm on Nov 16, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You da man.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sosa's Skin
The second comment is brilliant, so I had to share:
http://www.theonion.com/content/sports_fan/on_sammy_sosas_strangely
by palehose67 on Nov 16, 2009 1:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That is classic!
thanks for sharing
FUCK EVYTHING BACON RULZ WEER GONNA WIN TEH CHAMPSHIOP
...colintj, Nov8, 2009
by rhythm on Nov 16, 2009 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They probably could have added...
“deceptively fast” as well.
by palehose67 on Nov 16, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuckin a right, that's gold.
on Sosa: "Suddenly I remember him being much grittier and hard-working than I did before."
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
However, the awkward wording of it prevents me from wanting to keep it as a sig. :(
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
awkward wording didn't prevent me from using Czheck as a sig...
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Nov 16, 2009 2:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Suddenly I remember him being much grittier and hard-working than I did before."
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Nov 16, 2009 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tigers jut can't catch a break this season
I thought it was going to be Porcello
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on Nov 16, 2009 2:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Of course Bailey won
He’s grindy.
The world needs the Jedi now more than ever
by Carbiner on Nov 16, 2009 3:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So how many Julys until Bailey is traded by a .400 A's team for prospects
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by billyok on Nov 16, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Seattle. I had to remove my outer shirt at work today due to a stain, and underneath, I've got on a dagotee.
So someone said something and I said, “well at least you aren’t wearing a dagotee to work.”
“A what??”
NOBODY in my office has ever even heard the term “dagotee.”
So after explaining that it was synonomous with “wifebeater,” I got called racist.
Fuck this sensitive, uptight, uber-white, greenpeace hippie place.
I’m moving home.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 4:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
E.T., Phone Home.
plus, I don’t know that it is kosher to be serving Tall Skim Mocha Carmel Machiato light whip’s extra room in a wifebeater. Corporate probably wouldn’t approve. ;)
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, good thing I don't work at a Starbucks.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No?
The fish market?
Fraiser’s Radio station? Do you know Roz?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ray Kroc wants those socks by Thursday.
and his Snickers come with a fork and knife.
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mrs. e-gus is from Seattle.
I had to teach her all the racial slurs.
It was fun.
"I like my DH like I like my women. Fat , slow and full of power."
by soxshenanigans
by e-gus on Nov 17, 2009 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so they think "wifebeater" is ok? what a bunch of mysoginist pigs.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Nov 16, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't imagine that HSA would engender hostility in the workplace.
Can’t imagine that at all.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seattleites loathe me.
As you can imagine.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Get thee the hell out of there!
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know.... if I could make it happen, I'd be gone tomorrow.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You got a thumb, Cowgirl?
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if you feel like revisiting it, probe why "wifebeater" is ok. i'll bet it reveals classist feelings or at least hostility towards the southeast.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Nov 16, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No Italians down here.
That’s a Nor’Easterner there, Studded Tongue Boy. Know your ethnic references, fer Chrissakes.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Wifebeater" is the term he's referencing re: Southeast.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know.
The “wifebeater” reference is generally aimed at my people (Dago tee), yes? There are few of us down here. It is a Northeastern-referenced term (Italians in NY, e.g.).
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"wifebeater" came about because most people busted for domestic disturbance on COPS are wearing a-shirts.
fer chrissakes.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Nov 16, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dago tee = "wifebeater".
Come on now – this is ancient. From Wiki:
Also known as a tank top, wife beater, beater, Italian dinner jacket, Guinea tee or Dago tee (from guinea and dago, ethnic slurs against Italians),
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 5:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and they're called tank tops because of italian mechanics?
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Nov 16, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Italian war heroes.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 5:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if you can't call it a dagotee or a wife beater,
what they hell do you call it?
waiting for shaun phigguns since 2007
by soxshenanigans on Nov 16, 2009 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
a PCT
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 6:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'll take things that HSA yells in the throws of passion for $800, Alex
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by The Cheat on Nov 16, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not exactly sure what "make it go green" would entail, but it sounds expensive.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Nov 16, 2009 11:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are all wrong
Beckham was the best rookie this year on a CONTENDING TEAM eat it
YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD YES!
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by Czheck on Nov 16, 2009 4:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you're right. the barons were in contention right up until the end.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Nov 16, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Seattle. I had to remove my outer shirt at work today due to a stain and, underneath, I'm wearing a dago tee.
So someone said something and I said, "Well, at least you aren’t wearing a dago tee to work."
"A what??"
NOBODY in my office had ever even heard the term "dago tee".
So, after explaining that it was synonymous with "wife beater", I got called racist.
Fuck this sensitive, uptight, über white, Greenpeace, hippie place.
I’m moving home.
all fixed.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
By the by, who made the stain?
Did Bill Clinton pay you a visit?
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No joke, I cut my armpit shaving this morning. Didn't notice until there was a big blood stain on my sleeve. That has never happened before.
I got a bandaid, but those only work as along as I’m not perspiring whatsoever. :)
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought every woman kept a sweater at work for when the air conditioning was "too cold".
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, wearing it now... but it's more a shawl, not a pullover. My dago tee is still very visible.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Shawl
now there’s a pick me up of a novella.
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Now that's almost as good as yours:
“The Velvet Glove”.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that just went from bad to worse....
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha, I hadn't even noticed ALLLLL the spelling errors in my typing rage.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's why they hate you.
No attention to detail. I am on the 10 most wanted list in their post offices.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, you know me....no regard for detail at all. :) Why'd you make the list? For being a dago? They don't know what those are here.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Speling erurs.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
isn't it
“wife beater,”
?
i fucking hate quotes and accompanying punctuation. it just looks weird no matter what.
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and you're fucking wrong.
we had to send cheat back to college – maybe you should go back, too. easy way out of seattle.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to...I'm sure SSS will proudly sponsor my continuing education.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 5:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i feel like we'd make off better if you'd marry some made guy
and start running your own bar.
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 5:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
she's in her mid-20s.
old maid. no one wants someone that dried up.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If she can't hide a pit bloodstain,
she’s useless to a made guy.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No way
Henry Hill, Jimmy Conway or Tommy Two-Times marryies a girl that can’t handle this simple task without drawing attention to herself. She’d easily fold under questioning.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 16, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Like Henry Hill
never had a nosebleed he didn’t know about
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 5:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do it larry's way out of aesthetic preference
I could give two shits what’s “right”. and I’m sure larry reads MLA, so we’re good i’m sure.
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 5:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i just read the economist and copy them.
they’re smart.
by larry on Nov 16, 2009 5:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Oooh, Look At Me, I Read The Economist!
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/34138
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Nov 16, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Could've sworn that
what’s "right". and
is not right.
Period goes inside the quote, non? When did this change? That’s how it was throughout my entire schooling.
by homesickalien on Nov 16, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
new trier is public schooling.
just sayin’.
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just go back to Chicago.
Too much polishing needed to stay out there. Freud would say you are already mutilating yourself, unconsciously. Heed the warnings before you lop off something valuable.
"don tink about new jork. jus come in ready to wing de gay."
by winningugly on Nov 16, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i actually do distinguish
between quotations and using quotes to signify emphasis of a particular word/phrase, fwiw. and i was taught what you were taught. so…
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the virtue lies in the struggle not the prize
by hoodlight on Nov 16, 2009 6:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Beckham as a Sisyphean hero?
Camus IS the patron saint of SSS.
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing. - Trooper
by colintj on Nov 16, 2009 6:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So how much does a Gordon Beckham rookie card cost now?
and what brand should I go after?
id rather have a 24 year old (human years) dog that has advanced parkinson’s batting for our team than vlad.
-BoeJouma
by blackoutsox on Nov 16, 2009 7:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTGTD dont know why its Bacon.
"I like my DH like I like my women. Fat , slow and full of power."
by soxshenanigans
by e-gus on Nov 17, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn Buehrle --- his gold glove is the reason GB didn't get the ROY
"ass hole thi is the same line up whit leftys you idiot"
by Brush Back on Nov 16, 2009 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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