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Around SBN: An Explanation For Some Of The Perplexing HOF Snubs

Attrition in the Battle for the Keystone Sack

Apparently Gordon Beckham getting more of a look at second isn't just because he's the bestest ever, as both Jayson Nix and Brent Lillibridge are ailing. Nix has a right quad injury, while Lilibridge has the flu. Or the flu-like. Both are expected to be out until Wednesday.

Since our lord and savior had the day off today, that meant Chris Getz had the chance to impress. And he didn't disappoint, as his 2-3 performance was about the only offensive highlight for the White Sox. He hit a single and flashed his plus speed and baserunning while legging out a double. Jerry Owens had a good day at the plate, going 1-3 with a walk. However, in what is quickly becoming a concern for a supposed speed player, he was caught stealing for the third time this spring. He has yet to successfully steal a base.

Clayton Richard had a solid outing - 4 IP with 4 hits (only one leaving the infield) and no walks but also striking out no one. Apparently he was only at-fault for misplaying one of the infield singles. He's also throwing a cutter now. The Arsonist did what he does best.

Box.

In other news, Matt Thornton threw an efficient seven pitch scoreless frame for the USA against Canada in the WBC, including a complete over-matching of Joey Votto - who struck out looking on three straight fastballs.

Also, Jose Contreras and Bartolo Colon continue to be on-track for their March 14 debuts, as they each threw a 55 pitch bullpen session. Scott Reifert relays this story:

With Contreras warmed up and ready to throw, Schnedier called out to the nearest catcher to get behind the plate for Jose.  It was a minor leaguer ... Luis Sierra.  What Herm didn't know was that Sierra, who is from Columbia and has been in our system for three years, was an infielder who converted to catcher, oh, about a week ago!

But he held his own catching Contreras, did a good job, and at one point, called out in Spanish for Contreras to keep his front shoulder closed.

His quick conversion to catcher and his coaching of the veteran Contreras left everyone laughing.

Live batting practice on Monday is the next step.

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i like that there are 3 tags involving arson

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 7, 2009 7:06 PM CST reply actions  

"Rape, murder, arson and rape."

“You said rape twice.”
“I like rape.”

EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Mar 7, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions  

is it just me

or have we been referencing blazing saddles a lot recently

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 7, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions  

i re-watched it last week

it’s worth referencing.

how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?

by colintj on Mar 8, 2009 3:38 AM CST up reply actions  

took me three tries to find cheat's tag for it.

southsidesox.com - now the best place on the interwebs for chicago white sox analysis and discussion.

by larry on Mar 7, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Best used car ad

http://deadspin.com/5164218/espns-mel-kiper-page-links-to-hilarious-profane-car-ad-update

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

by The Wizard on Mar 7, 2009 8:13 PM CST reply actions  

i do love that video

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 7, 2009 8:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Finished the Wire Season 1 in a week for all you fiends

Holy. Shit.

Confusion breeds success. If they don't know each other, opponents can't have strategy. GENIUS.

by Ozzie Montana on Mar 7, 2009 8:25 PM CST reply actions  

welcome to the addiction

Ay String, where’s Wallace?

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 7, 2009 8:46 PM CST up reply actions  

just started today.

you got to. this is america.

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

by thatshortkid on Mar 8, 2009 12:12 AM CST up reply actions  

Ive watched up to season 5 over the last 3 weeks.

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 8, 2009 1:39 AM CST up reply actions  

Season One is good but not great

Season Two is a bit of a letdown. Seasons Three and Four are probably the bext TV dramas I’ve ever seen. And I watch a lot of TV. Seriously, they’re unbelievably good.

Season Five sucks.

by BridgeportJoe on Mar 8, 2009 1:51 AM CST up reply actions  

Seasom 4 so far has been the best.

I just started 5 today, so far its just meh. Im hoping its not as disappointing as 2.

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 8, 2009 1:58 AM CST up reply actions  

Season

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 8, 2009 1:59 AM CST up reply actions  

season 1 is great

fixed

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Mar 8, 2009 3:31 AM CST up reply actions  

way too harsh

the worst Wire episode > 90% of television

how much to the have to pay the Players -- that's what she said -- of the league like BA?

by colintj on Mar 8, 2009 3:39 AM CST up reply actions  

excellent Arsonist image behind the link

very apropos. Head down, deflated.

Of course, it was probably not very hard to find…

I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator

by Nordhagen on Mar 7, 2009 8:59 PM CST reply actions  

I'm guessing...

It was his appearance in relief of Clayton Richard in Yankee Stadium last September. Came out of the bullpen and delivered a wild pitch that scored the go-ahead run.

EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Mar 7, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions  

It was his appearance in relief of Clayton Richards in Yankee Stadium last September

fixed.

southsidesox.com - now the best place on the interwebs for chicago white sox analysis and discussion.

by larry on Mar 7, 2009 9:08 PM CST up reply actions  

Thanks a lot, Larry.

Good job.

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

by ballyb on Mar 8, 2009 7:41 AM CST reply actions  

When did we sign a 2B named Attrition?

the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST

by winningugly on Mar 8, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

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