Kenny Williams Wants to Create Frankenstein Leadoff Man
by The Cheat on Apr 7, 2009 2:23 PM CDT
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PrintKenny Williams defended the White Sox odd choice for a leadoff man, presumably before Dewayne Wise meagerly struck out in his first two at-bats.
"The easiest thing in the world is to say you have to go out and get a leadoff hitter, get the prototypical guy who can hit you .300 and get on base at .370, steal 50 bases," Williams said. "But when people are pressed to say where are you going to get that guy, it's 'don't worry about it. You just go get him.
"I have to go back in the lab and create that guy. Rest assured, we have been looking for and aggressively whatever those type guys are, we've asked about them and tried to get them in tow and that's no slight on Dewayne (Wise). You can't create something that's not there, so you make do."
We'll call this gamethread #2
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First Yaz reference of the new season
Ah, baseball’s back.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — Your what hurts?
Sorta...Hawk was on it during ST too.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Apr 7, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
This don't look like a game thread to me.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
I wonder if it will get hidden after the game. That will be the true test!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Apr 7, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
One more hit, and I pull Buehrle.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
Jesus MB
Get it together
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
Welcome to the end….
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
FIELDS!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions
Alright Josh!!
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
One more out ,and this is a victory.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
meh. Probably too slow of a roller?
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Apr 7, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
High heat!
Alright…we just won this game
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
shut up
nobody asked you
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously..
If we can’t get three runs this game we weren’t going to win anyways. 5 innings, 2 runs from your starter who was struggling isn’t bad. A lot of teams would be happy with that.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree...the only thing that is bugging me is the pitch count
Meche could go 8 and then we get soria
Let’s get to him earlier
Performances like this are what make me like MB more than I should.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
I unabashedly worship him. I don't even care. He could walk out and take a dump on home plate, and I'd probably find it acceptable.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Apr 7, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I should want to say "Hi" to him nicely.
I shouldn’t want to keep him in a big jar in my basement.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
What if the big jar has a TV with cable w/ on Demand and a mini fridge?
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
perhaps the best SNL sketch ever?
i wish i could find the video and not just the transcript. it’s better every time i read it.
Cashing checks and having sex.
you blame it for its ugliness
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm on record as dreading the 5th inning
can’t stand seeing southpaw behind home.
brian anderson would've caught that...
you say shoot the mascot
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah strikeouts and no runs
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
No, you floated the idea
Question mark nullifies it. But we do have a handsome parting gift.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
Yep..
And at this rate the end of the weekend may have been on the high side for an over / under. BA come on down.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
he did
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
He's gotten 2 free balls so far on Mesche being unable to get that high curve working.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Or he's just pitching there because Wise would fucking swing at it.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah yeah yeah. Thanks, effin' kids.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Just the way I want it..
If he can keep failing at this rate he’ll be out of there in no time.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions
there is a mexican place named "The Golden Sombero" near me. Maybe Wise frequents it. Only time will tell.
To be free is to live. To end freedom is to end life.
he's hanged actually
its good to be well hung, not good to be well hanged
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
"They said you was hung!"
“And they was right!”
I WOULD KILL MYSELF BUT I CAN TAKE OUT SO MANY MORE PEOPLE IN A EXPLOSION
by Robert on Jun 23, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
by winningugly on Apr 7, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
"And out of the strike zone"
my president is white.
"it's pretty obvious they want to pitch to Wise"
would be fairly accurate
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
that's not what your mom said when she saw me
by madvillian on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Pretty sure we tied on the rec there. Awesome, madvillian.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
He was talking about his boxer monster
my president is white.
Why would anybody want to wake up to Mike North's voice?
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
somebody who's planning murder
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe it's like an alarm?
You want the worst sound possible so you can wake up for work.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Because people won't wake up to pleasant sounds
Hence an alarm clocks louding earsplitting screeching noises.
my president is white.
he's nothing to get moist for
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
And his teeth are fantastic!
my president is white.
all in that mouth huh
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah on his face
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Kinf of off topic
But has anyone else had issues ordering the online MLB package? My card got declined, so I go to the bank, and they say it’s all good plenty of money, but MLB doesn’t take it. Just curious if maybe it’s an error on their end and it’s happening to other people as well. I really want to be watching this game.
Yep. Not two weeks ago, I wasn't getting access to MLBTV - it said the credit card they had on file didn't work. I checked my credit card history and the renewal fee had been charged about a month earlier!
Colin said he had the same beef too.
I called tech support and they apparently fixed it.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Bought today
I got the 1 month package. Get premium. Make sure the address on the card is the address you enter in the MLB.com registration.
To be free is to live. To end freedom is to end life.
I used paypal, worked fine
If your bank account has the money, maybe you should try that route.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
The Fundamentals Deck looks like shit now
What is Hawk talking about?
my president is white.
he was talking about ad dollars
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It has a sponsor.
That’s a big win in this age.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
I suppose that answers my question as to who was going to sponsor the Fundamentals Deck now that Pontiac is out
Alexander Hamilton shot Alexander Hamilton...
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Apr 7, 2009 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Let's put a smile on that face
Confusion breeds success. If they don't know each other, opponents can't have strategy. GENIUS.
by Ozzie Montana on Apr 7, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Not t-shirt material.
It’s early.
I WOULD KILL MYSELF BUT I CAN TAKE OUT SO MANY MORE PEOPLE IN A EXPLOSION
by Robert on Jun 23, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
Richard!
If richard turns into a solid 4th starter I’m going to send Cooper a Xmas present of fine bourbon
its sounded great when hawk just said
chris getz to lead it off!
music to my ears. i wanna here it for a long time
i suck - the sox dont - SSH2005
One time a game floats your boat, eh?
I WOULD KILL MYSELF BUT I CAN TAKE OUT SO MANY MORE PEOPLE IN A EXPLOSION
by Robert on Jun 23, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
DJ
No one in this line up looks over matched.. then goes on to talk about how D. Wise has proven himself at this level and he isn’t worried about the 3 K’s… good lord.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions
don't get me started on dj
i’m taking a break from listening to him this game.
brian anderson would've caught that...
You know, thank goodness the Sox have a leadoff man with speed
Can you imagine how bad the offense would look without that?
by hitlesswonder on Apr 7, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Some seasons one run has been enough to win.
Just not this one.
I WOULD KILL MYSELF BUT I CAN TAKE OUT SO MANY MORE PEOPLE IN A EXPLOSION
by Robert on Jun 23, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
just got back from a bar watching the game
Meche has a real nice curve going. He is definitely vulnerable but we are just not getting to him
the time is now
he’s at 80 pitches…let’s drive that up and get him out in the 7th…then have the 8th to play with before Soria
never too early
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
who would win in a fight
olivo or farnsworth?
i wouldn’t want to mess with either one.
brian anderson would've caught that...
farns
that takedown vs cincy is quite memorable
He’s also 6’6
i'm not convinced
olivo has serious red ass. he probably does like +5 to hit and +5 damage due to his berserker abilities.
brian anderson would've caught that...
Remember when Olivo charged the mound last year?
He stopped 10 feet in front of it, and Carrasco’s slap on the back of the neck was the only thing landed.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
I was at that game, and that was the pussiest fight I've ever seen.
Although it was about 90 degrees with 90% humidity, so I can understand why Olivo was a bit cheesed there.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — Your what hurts?
eww
seriously
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
If Wise comes up with runners on base
I just don’t know what to root for.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
Easy call. HBP
Maybe a debilitating shot, maybe not…
I’m not sure about that maybe not.. I don’t want people to think he’s got some good OBP skills if he’s healthy.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Cruz/Soria for the 8th and 9th
We probably should at least tie the game up in this inning.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — Your what hurts?
Good god..
What the hell are we doing.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
File this one away, Hawk...
…when you call A.J. the smartest baserunner on the team again.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
no
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The intelligence on the basepaths is awesome
Confusion breeds success. If they don't know each other, opponents can't have strategy. GENIUS.
you mean the stupidity
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Just so you guys know...
we’re still going to win this game
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Awesome..
I need to go check out the LL page to find out how to better express my anger.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
are you going to therapy
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha
no.. not sure you were around.. but the Seattle version of South Side Sox (Lookout Landing).. they take it to the extremes over there.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
dang they need to breathe
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
We have Carl Weathers and Rally Cars
They have Erik Bedard, you can’t blame them.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
true
for shame
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
CAN WE FOCUS ON THE TASK AT HAND HERE?
I WOULD KILL MYSELF BUT I CAN TAKE OUT SO MANY MORE PEOPLE IN A EXPLOSION
by Robert on Jun 23, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
SCORING WOULD BE NICE!
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I enjoy Lookout Landing.
I can’t put my finger on why, but the posts like “GRIFFEY HOMERED GRIFFEY HOMERED GRIFFEY HOMERED” are enjoyable
Chicago White Sox Examiner — Your what hurts?
It would be nice to not see Dotel fall on his face
Confusion breeds success. If they don't know each other, opponents can't have strategy. GENIUS.
Is that like a double negative?
I WOULD KILL MYSELF BUT I CAN TAKE OUT SO MANY MORE PEOPLE IN A EXPLOSION
by Robert on Jun 23, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
I belive that's a triple negative
Dotel-Not-Fall on his face. I see three there.
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I just learned the language 2 weeks ago
Me have hard time, go fuck you no like it.
Confusion breeds success. If they don't know each other, opponents can't have strategy. GENIUS.
by Ozzie Montana on Apr 7, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just soliciting information.
I WOULD KILL MYSELF BUT I CAN TAKE OUT SO MANY MORE PEOPLE IN A EXPLOSION
by Robert on Jun 23, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
KenWo's fantasy team getting a lift from Meche.
I WOULD KILL MYSELF BUT I CAN TAKE OUT SO MANY MORE PEOPLE IN A EXPLOSION
by Robert on Jun 23, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
One of the best movies...EVER.
"A dope trailer is no place for a kitty." - Bubbles (Trailer Park Boys)
wonder if the camera angle is different
gameday has those pitches just outside when they look well inside on tv
Maybe Soria doesn't like the cold
Any chance Brian Anderson takes the leadoff job this game?
by Grinder in Training on Apr 7, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
4 out inning!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
A.J.'s not having a good game.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
uh i have nothing to say to that
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
That's all on AJ
Lifted his head, didn’t get his glove all the way on the dirt. Should have been a PB not a WP
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
AJ you fool
Someone send him to bed without dinner tonight.
Confusion breeds success. If they don't know each other, opponents can't have strategy. GENIUS.
Or make him kneel on rice.
Isn’t that a Polish thing?
i'll think about it
i dislike men, you don't know what the hell you want out of life.
by pierzynskirules on Apr 7, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Dag...
nice outing for Dotel
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
For all the hope and joy opening day is supposed to bring
why is this 2-1 game feeling like a 10-0 blowout?
Relax...
we take the lead this inning. I’ve seen this movie before
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Too much LL.
Buck up. Watch for the switch being flicked.
I WOULD KILL MYSELF BUT I CAN TAKE OUT SO MANY MORE PEOPLE IN A EXPLOSION
by Robert on Jun 23, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
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