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Carl's book, a collection of the Palehose series covering the last three seasons, is available now at the link above.

Also, as pitchers and catchers report, Palehose 9 is steaming down the track.

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Feb 2010 from Twinkie Town - 6 comments

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thanks Carl.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Feb 15, 2009 1:15 PM CST reply actions  

I bought one!

"Carlos Quentin? Where's Hamilton?"
"I ate him."

by HappyHuman on Feb 15, 2009 1:22 PM CST reply actions  

just ordered mine

"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM

by Illini0509 on Feb 15, 2009 1:29 PM CST reply actions  

lol @ jon rauch on mlbn.

If you have nothing to add to the discussion. Continue sniffing glue.

by defensive indifference on Feb 15, 2009 1:36 PM CST reply actions  

fuckin cy de la baldwin.

White Sox Outsider 2009 is the greatest book about the White Sox, published in 2009, and written by a guy who likes hanging around statues. Ever.

by larry on Feb 15, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Bobby Jenks dismisses book’s claims; Octavio Dotel looks fit
By Mark Gonzales

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Closer Bobby Jenks dismissed comments about him during his stint in the Los Angeles Angels’ organization in a recent issue of Sports Illustrated.

“It’s just someone trying to make some money,” Jenks said.

In an excerpt of “Odd Man Out,” a book to be published later this year, minor league pitcher Matt McCarthy wrote of one instance where Jenks arrived 15 minutes late to practice and was sarcastically greeted by Angels minor league field coordinator Bruce Fields.

“Just trying to help the Angels win a World Series,” Jenks was quoted as saying.

Jenks said he never met McCarthy and that he was alerted of the book and the unflattering comments by Angels scout Tom Kotchman and his son Casey Kotchman, who now plays for the Atlanta Braves.

In the story, McCarthy alleged that Jenks told him that faking a back injury would get him out of weight lifting. The story adds that Jenks alleged that former teammate Derrick Turnbow was on steroids and that he was a bargain for the Angels after signing a $175,000 bonus.

Relever Octavio Dotel isn’t sure if he would accept an invitation to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic if placed on their final roster.

Dotel, looking noticably thinner, said he lost seven pounds.

Jose Contreras dropped 30 pounds and now weighs 225.

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/02/bobby-jenks-dismisses-books-claims-octavio-dotel-looks-fit.html
 

White Sox Outsider 2009 is the greatest book about the White Sox, published in 2009, and written by a guy who likes hanging around statues. Ever.

by larry on Feb 15, 2009 2:27 PM CST reply actions  

the picture of jenks from that article is pricless

But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.

by U-God on Feb 15, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions  

priceless even

But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.

by U-God on Feb 15, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't see anything...

URL of the jpeg please?

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Feb 15, 2009 5:52 PM CST up reply actions  

for some reason that article isn't on the website

But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.

by U-God on Feb 15, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions  

joe sheehan makes a funny
American League NRIs of Note

Chicago White Sox: The White Sox’ decision to sign Mike MacDougal to a three-year contract after the righty threw 25 good innings for them in 2006 was a bit odd. Now, MacDougal is both in the final year of that deal and off of the 40-man roster, having posted a 51/45 K/BB in his last 59 1/3innings. The Sox are deep in right-handed relief, so MacDougal faces an uphill battle. However, he may be the biggest arm in that pen and he can still miss bats, so there are reasons to believe he could put up a big year.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8509

White Sox Outsider 2009 is the greatest book about the White Sox, published in 2009, and written by a guy who likes hanging around statues. Ever.

by larry on Feb 15, 2009 2:41 PM CST reply actions  

It's definitely a funny.......

but man, if MacDougal could somehow replicate his final 25 innings of ’06 what a guy to throw out in the 6th or 7th inning with Dotel, Linebrink, Thornton, Jenks to follow…..

by stanchar on Feb 15, 2009 5:16 PM CST up reply actions  

by the way, scott merkin finally has a blog. last person in the world to get one.

http://scottmerkin.mlblogs.com/

White Sox Outsider 2009 is the greatest book about the White Sox, published in 2009, and written by a guy who likes hanging around statues. Ever.

by larry on Feb 15, 2009 2:47 PM CST reply actions  

he is?

shit. him and hahn, according to getz. i gotta get in on this.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Feb 15, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Where would you stow another body?

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Feb 15, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions  

i drive American, if that's what you mean.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Feb 15, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions  

speaking of michigan

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/other/index.ssf/2009/02/forbescom_rates_ann_arbor_as_n.html

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Feb 15, 2009 7:24 PM CST up reply actions  

everyone's leaving. as long as the U doesn't go under, you might as well buy some property while

it’s good and cheap.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Feb 15, 2009 7:33 PM CST up reply actions  

600-800 per person

last i checked. but i’ve been co-oping lately, which is as cheap as you can do it in a2.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Feb 15, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions  

my order's in

thanks carl!

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

by thatshortkid on Feb 15, 2009 4:29 PM CST reply actions  

Contreras looking at May or June return?

According to Cowley:

Not only is Jose Contreras 30 pounds lighter, but looks to be 10 years younger – making him now appear to be 40. The right-hander wasn’t expected back from his ruptured Achilles tendon until July or August, but now has May or June on his radar.

White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.

by vince_ on Feb 15, 2009 8:03 PM CST reply actions  

Bet on late April or May.

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Feb 15, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Jose is not

Joe Fuck, the ragman.

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Feb 15, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions  

care to wager?

and who is the joe fuck fella you talking about?

by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 15, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions  

How much?

I’m in.

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Feb 15, 2009 10:12 PM CST up reply actions  

if there are any left...

i’m buying all of them- forcing commenters to beg for a copy

"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM

by Illini0509 on Feb 16, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions  

Done.

I’ll meet you at a game in early June. If he hasn’t pitched by 5/31, you win.

You are in charge of reminding me.

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Feb 16, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions  

nice work, bally. make him remind you. and make the guy in boston meet you at the cell if he wants his money.

White Sox Outsider 2009 is the greatest book about the White Sox, published in 2009, and written by a guy who likes hanging around statues. Ever.

by larry on Feb 16, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions  

ooh

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

by homesickalien on Feb 17, 2009 7:23 PM CST up reply actions  

fucksticks

you know what really piss me off? i’m out 20 fucking bucks to ballyb AND this bronze horse motherfucker does a rush job on his rehab, starts well before june 1st, and injures himself again taking the team down with him.

you and colin already exchange comments on comps for other types of injuries (b/c count’s is a unique case), and i think you mentioned tommy john as the closest comp. don’t you think then that germ is doing a rush job on him?? herm has a great rep, so i don’t want to critique his management/treatment of players either.

by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 17, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions  

I'll let you out for $12.50.

Contribute $12.50 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (https://www.cff.org/GetInvolved/ManyWaysToGive/Donate/) and we’ll call it even. Or,………………

roll the bones and I’ll see you in June.

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Feb 17, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions  

nah, nah, don't misinterpret, i'm not backing out ballyb

and if you were sincere about the donation option, that’s cool, i would consider doing the same thing too!

i’m really peeved about a possible rush job. mid-to-late may, aaight, i can deal with that. but competing for the #5 slot to start the season?? something doesn’t feel right, don’t you think? but then again you were thinking late april at the earliest, what’s your reasoning?

by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 17, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

They aren't going to rush him.

The guy is a savage. And most medical people think 12 mos. is way too long for Achilles rehab. It’s just released to the general public so they don’t undershoot the time.

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Feb 17, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions  

alright then

i hate to wager against myself, but it would be sweet if the count eats up innings and pitches effectively earlier rather than later

by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 17, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions  

if he is ready to be a real life MLB quality starter by Aug 1

that will be great. if there’s a playoff run to be made, Count should be there for a two month boost.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Feb 15, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions  

got the boook

and how couldn’t you, it is signed by Carl himself!

by LT_sox_fan on Feb 15, 2009 10:33 PM CST reply actions  

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