Contreras to Pitch Sunday; Colon Monday
C&C Rehab Factory came through their 50 pitch bullpen sessions this morning unscathed. Contreras is now scheduled to go at least one inning against Seattle on Sunday while Colon is set to pitch Monday against KC. Cooper is quoted as saying it's still realistic for both to be ready for the opening day roster.
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everybody dance now!
jump to the rhythm jump jump to the rhythm jump!
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Mar 12, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stroke yourself much?
You got my rec on the C+C post. Move on, already. What have you done for me lately?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stop hatin', start participatin'
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Mar 12, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pump up the jam
pump it up
and keep your body moving!
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 12, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else less than thrilled about an earlier-than-expected return by the Count?
I know he’s invariably a better option than whoever would be starting in his stead, but I’m extremely nervous about the prospect of a regression to the post-All-Star break 2006/April-July 2007/June-July 2008 Jose (or something like that).
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
better to know now than later?
like you say, he’s a better option. not much to be upset about.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just have visions of 2009 being the season of The Tallest Midget.
Not to go all SSH on everyone.
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, as i've said before on here, white sox fans have been spoiled with pitching.
i’d certainly take the problem of jose pitching mediocre over most other teams’ problems.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
the Sox have arguably 6 guys that could give you league average or better . . . not many teams can say that.
by jc2313 on Mar 12, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 12, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that was our only question mark, I'd completely agree
The Tallest Midget was supposed to reference more than just the 4th/5th starter’s spot, what with all of our other question marks. It just seems as though the general emotional consensus on the site is excitement and optimism regarding his return, while I can’t help but feel skeptical until he proves me wrong. That 7.50 ERA over 45-ish IP in June and July really worries me, and it’s not as if it’s an outlier given his performance in the past few seasons.
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i take solid pitching over any other problems.
look around at the division and tell me if the sox’ list of midget issues is any longer or more daunting.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
KC and Detroit, no
Cleveland and Minnesota (assuming Mauer’s healthy) probably
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like the indians pitching, huh.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was referring to the 'other problems'
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't know what you're saying.
are you saying the indians’ midget issues are not longer and not more daunting than the whtie sox’?
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the argument can easily be made, yes
(Correct)
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do tell. i'd like to hear this.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really an uh oh. i'd like to hear the argument.
my argument is that their pitching looks to be atrocious past their top two. i’m interested in your assessment.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For one, and feel free to go to town,
but I think the volatility of the starting pitching staffs leads to a wash, or at least close to it, on that front. Obviously, Lee’s a given and Laffey looked very good before his collapse (no idea he was still only only 23). If Carmona’s fully healed from his ‘hip’ injury, I don’t think it’s out of the question for him to return to 2007 form, though I know/think he’s had some trouble this spring. Pavano < Colon, but I think can be put on the same page given their flyer status and. If Reyes beats Sowers for a rotation spot and stays healthy, I think he can post close to league average numbers. And if Westbrook’s back in the line-up by late summer, that gives them an obvious boost towards the end of the season.
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, that certainly would be the argument for their rotation.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're killing me smalls
I’m out of breath, give me a second.
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Positionally,
the only real question marks in Cleveland are LF and whatever position on the left side of the infield Peralta doesn’t play. I don’t think I need to go into our dilemmas at 2B, 3B, and CF. So while it’s not overwhelmingly in Cleveland’s favor, I think the argument can be made, which is all I was saying initially.
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
question marks? or points of suck?
because that would be LF and 1B.
DeRosa-Cabrera-Peralta is fine. They have what’s probably the best collection of talent position-wise in the division.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are so overlooking Beckham, Che, and Fields.
;)
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit's gotta be close though right?
"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 Mar 12, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no question regarding DH?
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was avoiding the Hafner debate
because it doesn’t fit the established midget criteria. Arguing over whether or not Hafner puts up respectable numbers goes hand-in-hand with arguing the same for PK. I was focusing on positions where a relatively low set of expectations can be set without fear that they’ll be drastically exceeded, which, though it may be unlikely, Hafner is capable of doing at DH.
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come now Konerko is a much stonger bet
to put up respectable numbers. We have no idea what Hafner has left.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Mar 12, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stronger bet, yes
but he could also post the .215 avg from the first half of last year. The point is I was trying to avoid projecting bounce-back years and focusing on positions where we can say with a decent amount of certainty that production won’t be much higher than replacement level. Hafner’s more likely to struggle, but he’s also capable of putting up big numbers.
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have a lot more faith than me
And yes with injury anything is possible. My point is assuming no injury we know what to expect from Konerko – solid but not worth 12 million.
Hafner? He might be finished or at the very least devoid of most of his power. I highly doubt “big” numbers. Assuming of course, he plays a large part of the year.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Mar 12, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my concern is that he will tease us with a great first half and tear it again around the allstar break.
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 12, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see no reason why Contreras can't give us 150-175 innings of 4.50 ball.
Having Richard in the bullpen as the long man looks good. That’s why picking up Ohman as a second late inning lefty wouldn’t be a horrible idea, especially if we’re gonna have a seventh guy in the pen.
by dantesox on Mar 12, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he can too (and would obviously love to see it)
But I can also see a patented Contreras implosion.
by onthemark12 on Mar 12, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is an implosion expected?
Jose’s problems can be traced to injury later in the year, which is why they shelved him. Why is that more likely than his above avg performance prior, minus regression? And as pointed out better to learn as quickly as possible.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Mar 12, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I am more than thrilled
If he stays healthy, he should be, at minimum, a league average #4.
If he bounces back to some of his better old form, well then it’s just even more of a bonus.
I’m prob too cheery for this site, but I really see a repeat for us this season.
by Crede's Crew on Mar 12, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So long as he doesn't stop eating fish
or unlearn English, get divorced again, or move said divorced family back to Cuba, he’s got his full bag of Tangential Offseason Improvement Explanations in tact and ready to explain away any and all success.
by dr. lingerie on Mar 12, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WU?
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 12, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you cut him, does he not bleed?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Last year we were bitching about him all season, but the moment he went down we gave a collective “oh fuck”.
I remember working some bullshit country fair in Belvidere IL (I’m going to apologize in advance, but I fucking hate that town) for my relative in the political campaign. I had to deal with racist assholes coming up all day asking what my relative was going to do about “the illegals” and then I hear Jose C is down
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on Mar 12, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently you have not been to Belvidere.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 12, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ain't that Jimmy Connors' town?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since the economy
is often a topic . . . this could be a big deal.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/House-panel-gets-FASB-pledge-apf-14619069.html
by jc2313 on Mar 12, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you catch how the banks and Congress conspired together to stop paying FDIC fees in the mid-90s?
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/03/11/now_needy_fdic_collected_little_in_premiums/
Crooks, the lot of them.
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Mar 12, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sure is comforting
good thing all my money is buried in my backyard.
by jc2313 on Mar 12, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mine is buried in the wall.
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 12, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's always money in the banana stand
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's always money in the banana stand.
;) ;)
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 12, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Douche Chill!
Confusion breeds success. If they don't know each other, opponents can't have strategy. GENIUS.
by Ozzie Montana on Mar 12, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you what? you burned down the banana stand?
How many times do I have to tell YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THERES ALWAYS MONEY IN THE BANANA STAND
by madvillian on Mar 12, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO TOUCHING
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
“we burnt the banana stand down”
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 12, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey the Dow is up for the third day in a row
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on Mar 12, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah - now it's only down about 16-17% for the year.
Hold the party favors for awhile. And sell into this rally (not yet, but within a couple of weeks).
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
today's lineup.
Wise, CF
Pierzynski, C
Quentin, LF
Dye, RF
Konerko, DH
Kroeger, 1B
Fields, 3B
Getz, 2B
Beckham, SS
richard starting.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, and our good friend horacio is starting for the royals.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He always has a job in KC.
Funny how some clubs adopt the same players over and over again. Good thing we don’t do that.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i believe you mean some GMs adopt...
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they sign the contract,
but the owner pays it. Thus the term “club”, which I am going to use on you, Mr. Hair Splitter.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was referring specifically to the general manager of the royals. who used to be with atlanta. where has ramirez played?
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You went delved farther than I would've.
But your point is taken.
Club sheathed.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF English am I using?
“You delved farrther…”. “Went” is out. Lo siento.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just seems to me that personnel follow managers/front office people far more than clubs.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seattle!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 12, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, you weren't really asking, huh?
:)
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 12, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea, we don't believe in that shit
that shit being dinosaurs
by madvillian on Mar 12, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is probably a funny thing to say,
but I like the fact that Contreras has a rested arm. Granted, it’s rested because the guy was hurt, but nevertheless, he didn’t throw 200+ innings last year. Maybe that fastball will have a little more pop to start the season.
by palehose67 on Mar 12, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a rested arm, too.
Doesn’t mean it’s worth a tinker’s damn. He’s been on the decline for awhile. The question is, was it because of injury or the natural graceful aging process?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well put me firmly in the camp that 07 had a lot more to do with him being
mentally f’d up. Jose was pretty damn valuable last year before his problems. I think the key is giving him time during the season and making sure he’s not pitching if there are questions about his health. He clearly isn’t one of those guys that can struggle thru it.
But I’d bet you a pot pie he out does your boy Penny and Smoltz.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Mar 12, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take that bet re: Smoltz/Count Deathmatch
Count was rounding into shape when he was injured. His performance for the first 2 months, IIRC, sucked. He started improving for a few starts and then disappointed us all. He was injured the previous year (back issues?) and just might be on the downside.
Smoltz (not so much Penny) I think is a good bet. Penny hasn’t been the same since Alyssa Milano dumped him.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was lights-out in May.
He had a bad June and start of July, then went on the DL with elbow tendonitis, and that seemed to be the issue because he returned with better velocity.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Mar 12, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm
4/1-6/1
11 starts
5-3
74 IP 60 H
2.89 era
http://www.baseballmusings.com/cgi-bin/ComparePitchers.py?StartDate=042F012F2008&EndDate=062F012F2008&GameType=all&PlayedFor=4&PlayedVs=0&Park=0&SortField=Balks&SortDir=desc&MinPA=0&MinDEC=0&MinG=0&MinGS=0&MinCG=0&MinGF=0&MinW=0&MinL=0&MinSV=0&MinSHO=0&MinH=0&MinR=0&MinER=0&MinHR=0&MinBB=0&MinK=0&MinHP=0&MinBK=0&MinWP=0
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Mar 12, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What Jim said.
So, let’s see: Back issues in 2007, elbow and Achilles in 2008. Older now (about 50 in US years). We’ll see. Is the bet on?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pot Pie bet 2009
Its on!
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Mar 12, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so yesterday cheat berates me for putting up a gamethread when "he was gonna do it".
so where’s the gamethread today? up his ass somewhere.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's getting cheek #2 taken care of today.
Plus, you nailed it yesterday – he’s strung out right now.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No video for this game?
I feel cheated.
my president is white.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Mar 12, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So which one of you was the one who sent that question?
They just read one from a White Sox fan in Chicago.
my president is white.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Mar 12, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What was?
Listening to Dick Keigle?
my president is white.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Mar 12, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i haven't been paying attention
how’d your boys do this year? tourney bound? when was the last time marquette missed in the same year michigan made it?
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're certainly tourney bound, probably in the six to eight range
They were ticketed for a much better spot — a three or a four, likely — but Dominic James broke his foot against U-Conn. And for a team that was only eight deep before the injury… With DJ Marquette could compete with just about anyone (notice I said compete, not beat — they certainly weren’t better than any of UConn, Pitt or Louisville even with DJ). Without him they’ll still be a tough out, but they’re chances of making it to the second weekend are likely no greater than 20-25%.
by CWSKeith on Mar 12, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still a four or a five seed, I'd wager
No shame in losing to Nova this year, either.
by Sox-35th on Mar 12, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should've looked at the recap before I opened my mouth
Lousy way to lose.
But my thoughts on the seed still stand.
by Sox-35th on Mar 12, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? I thought I saw that Lunardi's latest brackets had 'em at a seven (could be wrong)...
In any case, I just think the committee is going to look at MU without James and see L vs UConn, L at the Ville, L at Pitt, L vs the Orange and L vs ‘Nova with only one win versus a ’nothing’ team. I actually agree with you about a five seed being pretty appropriate — losing to those teams above isn’t shameful (should’ve beaten ‘Cuse but oh well) but I fear the committee’s wrath.
OSFiB, Lunardi has West Virginia as a seven seed in the tourney and they’re not part of his ‘last four in’, so I’d feel pretty comfortable saying they’ll be in the tourney. It’s a shame that Alexander went pro (I say this without having a clue how he’s doing this year in the pros) — if he stayed they’re probably right there with ’Nova (ahead of Marquette and ’Cuse but behind the big three).
by CWSKeith on Mar 12, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alexander
can’t get off the bench for a marginal Bucks team – although whether or not that has to do with his own (lack of) abilities or Scott Skiles allergy to certain humans is beyond me.
The Big East this year is just so ridiculously good and I think the committee won’t particularly reward them with aggregate bids (Providence is the seventh and last), but they’ll be highly clustered in the 2-6 range. Pitt might’ve cost themselves a no. 1 last night, but who knows.
/commences kicking self for being sick and not watching Syracuse-UConn last night
by Sox-35th on Mar 13, 2009 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquette game, I assume.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOSH
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great week, Gardner to Miller is the new math for 2013
by madvillian on Mar 12, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Michigan has already locked up a top 10 QB and a top 10 WR for '10
that’s a good start
by madvillian on Mar 12, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it ain't Texas, but having Gardner locked in already
is a huge relief.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i saw tx has 19 recruits committed, all in state
what a huge advantage to have
by madvillian on Mar 12, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's pretty ridiculous
what do they do with all the extra time as coaches? mack brown isn’t known for being a great tactician and he’s okay with fundamentals. i’m not sure they’re making much of their advantage.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they'll be in good hands for a while
so long as Muschamp sticks around… that guy pisses excellence
"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 Mar 12, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This site is going into the tank again, larry or no larry.
No effin’ Gamethread. Fer Chrissakes. Feels like getting into an unmade bed from the previous day.
Kids.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do people actually make their beds anymore?
Well, the HELL with this! I'm goin' home!
by HappyHuman on Mar 12, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i sure as hell dont
im not a fuckin carnie.
i suck - the sox dont - SSH2005
by BoeJouma on Mar 12, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seconded
what’s the point… also not to get all ghey, but amazing job, by colin and larry, esp while cheat recovers from his “injury”
"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 Mar 12, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If a game goes on with no game thread to witness it, did it really happen?
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Mar 12, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more than likely.
i suck - the sox dont - SSH2005
by BoeJouma on Mar 12, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
U-God, WU
The books are in the mail, you should receive them by saturday or monday at the latest. Sorry I didn’t mail them out sooner!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Mar 12, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks again
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 Mar 12, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dewayne sticks in the knife and turns it.
2-3 so far with a stolen base out of the leadoff/CF position.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so long jesse
"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 Mar 12, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a game today?
Just noticed the sig. I’ve done my part – I should be a minority owner by now. No wonder I haven’t been kicked off the site yet.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
atta boy, Larry.
not you, larry….Larry.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 12, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beckham is losing his touch though
first non-extra base hit (in a “real” spring game).
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by The Cheat on Mar 12, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's that almost major league pitching.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
double off kershaw
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Mar 12, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DFA him.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 12, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many fingers am I holding up, Cheat?
(Testing for abuse of prescription drugs. Might be a danger operating heavy machinery.)
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for all of my gut predictions to play out accurately and then I'm going to terrorize this place in all caps about how right I am, WTGTD-like.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 12, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What color is the sky in your world, HSA?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grey. Rains 300 days a year.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 12, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, talk with the daughter and the father answers.
I’ll remember that for when mine grows up.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Italian fathers don't let their daughters hang out in places like this.
You can visit yours in the kibbutz or the convent.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 12, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And when you die, she'll ask:
“where did the Dago”
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 12, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehehehehehe!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 12, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 12, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The price of stamps will grow ever higher"
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Mar 12, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Why is George W Bush convinced that Iraq has weapons of mass destruction?"
"Because he has the receipt. "
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 13, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a good feeling
He also doesn’t care much for me, so I expect me posting on these things to piss him off.
by U-God on Feb 27, 2009 10:00 AM CST
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 18, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna check out the Invisiblog for non-BBall action.
Go give Jim some click-love.
(Id post a link but the phone has no cut/paste.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 12, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or close parentheses.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 12, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate that about the iphone
i suck - the sox dont - SSH2005
by BoeJouma on Mar 12, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. 3.0 comes out the 17th, hoping.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 12, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, the unveiling of what updates and new stuff comes with it is on the 17th
the actual release of 3.0 will be sometime this summer, most likely in july
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by BoeJouma on Mar 12, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have a good weekend SSS
I head to Cancun early tomorrow morning (I won a free 5 day trip…long story) and in theory, will be back Tues night. Hopefully I don’t get “taken”. I’ll get some sun for all of you in Chitown.
by Crede's Crew on Mar 12, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
as far as i know, that only happens in france.
paris more specifically
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by BoeJouma on Mar 12, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great trip! Going myself next Thu.
Been 7 or 8 times now, never seen Cancun. Always stay 1 hour south of the airport.
No kids. Go figure.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 12, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet man...I'm staying on the Lagoon side in a cheap place
We had a voucher good for up to $950 for airfare and hotel, so we just went w/ a cheap option, but it’s supposedly near all the bars/clubs. I’m pumped..
I’ll let you know how it goes next tues or wed before you leave.
by Crede's Crew on Mar 12, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool. Stay sane.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 12, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry about protection, man -- you're only gonna be there once
(props to Jim for posting the ‘Bad Idea Jeans’ video).
by CWSKeith on Mar 12, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CF battle
Look for Brent Lillibridge to get some time in center and DeWayne Wise to get a few consecutive starts, as the White Sox try to sort out the center field opening and the leadoff spot. To be honest, Wise just looks fearless out there right now, and stands out as the favorite.
http://scottmerkin.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/03/thursdays_roundup.html
Guillen reiterated that he doesn’t need the prototypical leadoff hitter at the top of the order, and basically ruled out a young guy with speed and patience such as Chris Getz as a possibility. If Getz gets the second base job, Guillen wants him to hit down in the order like Alexei Ramirez in 2008 so he can avoid any sort of extra pressure and just focus on making the plays in the field.
In Wise, who turned 31 in February, the White Sox could have a No. 1 guy with a little speed and power. Guillen has been talking up Wise since SoxFest, even when the center field focus fell on Jerry Owens and Brian Anderson, and doesn’t seem to care that others view Wise more as a reserve.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quote from that second article
Gordon Beckham had one hit, one run scored and made a couple of slick plays in the field at shortstop during Thursday’s 9-3 loss to the Royals. But the most interesting note concerning the phenom came before the game, when Ozzie Guillen said Beckham could get a look in the outfield before Spring Training was up.
Aru?
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Mar 12, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got it guys: Bechham is the starting CF on April 6th.
Read the tea leaves.
by madvillian on Mar 12, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ruled out a young guy with speed and patience
patience is for whimps, swing at will!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Mar 12, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alexei at the top!
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've long been on record as saying that's going to happen.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you have?
i would have hopped on that train. i projected 700 PA for a reason.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/3/29/378225/ozzie-on-ramirez-i-think-r#4183304
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dig your theory, man.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
would you really consider him colin? weighing all options...
by onlysoxfaninboston on Mar 12, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
would i pick him?
probably not. but there’s nobody obviously better and hitting him first is probably better than hitting him sixth.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
less potential for disaster than with wise.
which is probably damning with faint praise.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i had problems penciling him in a line-up in another thread
i had getz first (yeah, like that’s gonna happen), and che second.
from a point of view opposite of kenwo, its preferable to stack by OBP, right?
by onlysoxfaninboston on Mar 12, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's actually sort of staggered.
i wish i could send you some links, but it’s a combo of average, power and on base that are taken into consideration.
also, OBP is going to be a serious issue with this offense yet again. pencil AJ into the second spot, plus whoever plays CF hopefully 9th. so that’s
Alexei
AJ
Q!
Thome
JD
Konerko
Fields
Getz
Wise/BA
obviously, AJ should be hitting much lower, but given the youngins at the bottom, AJ gets to be show runner for Bat Handler a second consecutive season.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if wise is starting, i think he'd bat higher.
i just can’t believe this kid was looking for a job last spring. no idea how that could have occurred. none.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you think he could push AJ down? or do you mean Fields?
and i guess it really doesn’t matter that they’re going to give Wise a serious look considering BA’s lack of upside. neither can hit, so it’s a win in center over a full season if they go with Wise. it could be the difference, but it probably won’t be. i’m sure Kenny’s aware that there’s a problem in center. until then they’ll talk up some hustle.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
expect to see a lot of wise at or near the top.
don’t know how long it will last. i also expect getz to be up in the order by the second half.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds right to me.
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close
Wise/Alexei
AJ
Q!
Thome
Dye
Konerko
Alexei/Fields
Fields/Getz
Getz/Anderson
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by The Cheat on Mar 12, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
R/L
in case you couldn’t tell
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by The Cheat on Mar 12, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unpossible.
your lineup contemplates two lefties in a row.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
three
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by The Cheat on Mar 12, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
far as im concerned
anythings better than JO
hell, even KW played cf for the sox once, he should do it again
by blackoutsox on Mar 12, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its not the its the first time that would have happened
by blackoutsox on Mar 12, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what? maybe this quote will work, sorry im still getting used to this site
NEW YORK—As Brian Cashman watched another Yankees starting pitcher struggle during the first inning during Tuesday’s game against the Blue Jays, the embattled general manager found himself unable to endure the tension any further, ripped off his tie and Oxford shirt to reveal a No. 99 Yankees jersey, and stormed onto the field to pitch eight scoreless innings. “The amazing thing is that besides Mr. Cashman having absolutely no playing experience, he didn’t even warm up,” Yankees pitching coach Ron Guidry said during a post-game press conference. “He wanted to go the whole game, and sure, I got booed when I pulled him, but I could see him losing a little edge on his curve[ball] around his 100th pitch and we need to save his arm for the rest of the season.” Though Cashman’s stellar performance received praise and admiration from Yankees fans, it was overshadowed in the national press by Washington GM Jim Bowden’s complete game one-hitter.
by blackoutsox on Mar 12, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Jerry Owens continues struggling, Ozzie said Brent Lillibridge is likely to get a look in center field. Lillibridge is a natural shortstop, but he’s played center before and has the speed to hit in the leadoff spot.
http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1605
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Mar 12, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and don't expect to see alexei for a few days
Alexei Ramirez also has returned home to Florida for a few days to put his citizenship process in motion. It might take up to two years before it becomes official.
http://scottmerkin.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/03/citizen_contreras.html
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so is he down there for 2 years
that would put quite a damper on the sox’s hopes
by blackoutsox on Mar 12, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
please remember this when you think about posting "why don't the sox play thome in the field?"
Thome vividly recalls when he made his last start at first base and went 2-for-3 at Philadelphia in 2007, only to suffer stiffness that knocked him out of the lineup for four games. That serves as a reminder that he served the White Sox best as a designated hitter.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-13-white-sox-jim-thome-chicamar13,0,4503865.story
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
west virginia mountain momma
hells yes
by onlysoxfaninboston on Mar 12, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Virginia...
I don't need to look at fancy stats
to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST
by omnipotent grab on Mar 12, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its a virginia, isnt it?
I don't need to look at fancy stats
to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST
by omnipotent grab on Mar 12, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, if you want to be associated with a bunch of slave-loving, racist secessionists
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that case...
I don't need to look at fancy stats
to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST
by omnipotent grab on Mar 12, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dresden dolls are from boston, no?
by onlysoxfaninboston on Mar 12, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
I don't need to look at fancy stats
to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST
by omnipotent grab on Mar 12, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
injury update: richard, thome, nix
SURPRISE, Ariz. – White Sox starting pitcher Clayton Richard was struck in the left foot by a hard-hit ball by Kansas City’s Ross Gload in the fourth inning of Thursday’s 9-3 loss.
Richard was pulled after Gload’s hit, but his foot didn’t require treatment.
Designated hitter Jim Thome, who has been out because of lower back tightness, is scheduled to return Saturday against Texas.
Second baseman Jayson Nix would be available to play Friday against San Diego in Peoria. Nix hasn’t played since March 4 because of a right quadriceps strain.
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by larry on Mar 12, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GGGLLLLLLLOOOOOOAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Mar 12, 2009 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eugene Kelly = Awesome
how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?
by colintj on Mar 12, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This Big East Championship is amazing
overtime #6
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