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Corky Miller Is Slightly More Useful Than a Pitchback

The White Sox reached a couple of milestone seconds (as in not firsts) with their victory over the Indians Tuesday night.

They won a game in which they allowed more than three runs for just the second time this year, and Corky Miller, the non-Thome/bullpen hero of the game, recorded the Sox' second caught stealing of the year.

Miller pegged Grady Sizemore, who appeared to get a good jump, with a quick, accurate throw to the second base side of the bag. I didn't get to see a definitive replay to know if Chris Getz was able to get the tag on Sizemore; Miller might have gotten the benefit of doubt by getting the ball to Getz well ahead of Sizemore. At this point I'll take the outs any way the Sox can get 'em.

Minutes later, it looked like the Sox were going to waste an opportunity to put some easy insurance runs on the board when Josh Fields struck out with the bases juiced. But Miller (surprisingly) ripped a 2-RBI single through the hole to give the Sox some cushion.

It probably says a lot about how bad the Sox back-up backstops have been the last three seasons that we -- I'm assuming it's not just me -- get excited when a catcher comes off the bench to make two seemingly simple plays.

In addition to Miller's efforts, Jayson Nix is proving to be a capable bench player (and maybe more). He jacked his second homer Tuesday night, and has played solid defense everywhere he's been asked to play. As soon as Brian Anderson, who heads out on a rehab assignment Wednesday, comes back Brent Lillibridgeis surely gone.

Nix would seemingly make Wilson Betemit expendable as well. The only skills that Betemit brings to the table that Nix doesn't is the laughable ability to play first base and hit left-handed.

* * * * *

Clayton Richard gave the Sox exactly what they should have expected from him in his first turn in the 5th starters spot. He had to deal with a bizarre, inconsistent strike zone, and didn't figure to deep enough to be eligible for a win even in the most optimistic circumstances.

I don't know if he'll ever be able to survive the third trip through a major league lineup, so the Sox are going to have to have DJ Carrasco ready as his caddy every 5th day until they find a better option. Carrasco provided 2 innings of excellent relief to bridge to the high-leverage end of the bullpen tonight, which means Mark Buehrle better use his extra day of rest to work deep into tomorrow's game or it'll be a Turkey on Broadway kind of day.

* * * * *

I haven't really addressed the elephant in the room that is Jim Thome yet this year. I've thought it fruitless to complain about his lack of production when all the Sox other options are downright embarrassing. All we can do is hope that he starts to heat up, take some walks and MASH TATERS like we know can.

I'd say that his two homers Tuesday were a sign that he's back on track, but he was really struggling to get around the bases on Paul Konerko's gap-splitting double. I fear that his heel injury could be a lingering issue much like Konerko's thumb last year.

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Corky now has his third highest season RBI total for his career

"I am amazed we’re as high as 17th in the baserunning metric, and can’t even imagine what Atlanta must be doing to be graded that much worse — seriously, do they just swing then roam randomly around the infield oblivious of the concept of the "base"?." -TAEG

by U-God on May 12, 2009 10:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gotta love the corkmeister

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on May 12, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i rofl'd at DJ's commentary on the score today about the bridge

“if he can get on base…there’s no doubt there…he WILL steal 2nd base”

what DJ doesn’t know is that the “if” part is pretty damn big

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on May 12, 2009 11:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

re: betemit going to Charlotte

Maybe they call up Ward to back up 1st and play a little outfield. He is a lefty right?

BM: 'Oh, we've ruined millions of lives. They're just being babies about it." 8-Bit Theater

by Hazymania on May 12, 2009 11:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hypothetically that is

BM: 'Oh, we've ruined millions of lives. They're just being babies about it." 8-Bit Theater

by Hazymania on May 12, 2009 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uninspiring victory...

In that no “young” player outside of Nix turned in a good performance outside of Nix. If the Sox are going to somehow contend this season, they need players like Fields and Richard to step up.

That said, Nix seems like a real MLB backup. He’s like a Uribe replacement. Some might say that’s a sad thing to be excited about, but given the alternatives this year I’m happy to see it…

by hitlesswonder on May 12, 2009 11:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i believe comparing nix to uribe is an insult to nix

i think he’s much, much better than uribe

i suck - the sox dont - SSH2005

by BoeJouma on May 13, 2009 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C. Lee (1-5, 3.45) .

Wild line.

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

by ballyb on May 13, 2009 5:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what are you talking about?

indians never regress!

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He hasn't, much.

Had a couple of rough starts in the first few weeks, and has settled down. Lousy run support.

We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT

by winningugly on May 13, 2009 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

plus his BABIP is up .050 points over his career norm right now

http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1636&position=P

"I am amazed we’re as high as 17th in the baserunning metric, and can’t even imagine what Atlanta must be doing to be graded that much worse — seriously, do they just swing then roam randomly around the infield oblivious of the concept of the "base"?." -TAEG

by U-God on May 13, 2009 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When Corky had the

2-0 count with the bases loaded, was I the only person mumbling “Whatever you do, don’t swing….”

by palehose67 on May 13, 2009 8:00 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

I like to spell my racial slurs correctly. Otherwise, I may come across as ignorant.

by homesickalien on May 13, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cheat, if I were you I would not get too excited over JT jackin a couple out.

He hit them in garbage time… ala Sowers.

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 8:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

half of them are not THAT bad

lol

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The first inning

is not garbage time. Neither is the fifth when we’re down a run.

by Off the bus running on May 13, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the pitcher we hit it off of is garbage time

fool

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i understand it you moron.

i dont think you understand what context I am using it in. Since the pitcher sucks big time, I am CALLING IT GARBAGE TIME. IT DOESNT COUNT BECAUSE THE PITCHER SUCKED. jesus you are hard headed! Hitting it off of a guy whose ERA IS NORTH OF 12 IN MY BOOK IS GARBAGE TIME. ARE WE CLEAR?

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

was raised under high-tension wires

"I am amazed we’re as high as 17th in the baserunning metric, and can’t even imagine what Atlanta must be doing to be graded that much worse — seriously, do they just swing then roam randomly around the infield oblivious of the concept of the "base"?." -TAEG

by U-God on May 13, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Calm, down, SoB. You are cruisin' for a cloakin' the last 12 hours or so.

Tone down the name calling, already.

We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT

by winningugly on May 13, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is the first person i have called a name...in a while.

what are you talking about?

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously what has needed to be cloaked?

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now that you have sobered up you try to sound coherent.

Last night’s comment was more of the truth. (“F*** Thome.”)

Internet comments last forever, SoB.

We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT

by winningugly on May 13, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't really drink during the week

I must admit though, that come friday, that changes.

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

even cheat is wavering to the dark side that is SoBtellem

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you were the cheat

this site would be fucked

"I am amazed we’re as high as 17th in the baserunning metric, and can’t even imagine what Atlanta must be doing to be graded that much worse — seriously, do they just swing then roam randomly around the infield oblivious of the concept of the "base"?." -TAEG

by U-God on May 13, 2009 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it would be awesome because i would be pumping out a lot more front pagers than you

Hey u-god, you got some egg beaters on your face!

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have a kitchen utensil on my face?

"I am amazed we’re as high as 17th in the baserunning metric, and can’t even imagine what Atlanta must be doing to be graded that much worse — seriously, do they just swing then roam randomly around the infield oblivious of the concept of the "base"?." -TAEG

by U-God on May 13, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No you have an egg substitute on your face

not even real eggs

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the kitchen utensil used to beat eggs would be called a whisk.

If I said “you have a whisk on your face” then your assumption would have been correct.

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

was talking about this

not a whisk

"I am amazed we’re as high as 17th in the baserunning metric, and can’t even imagine what Atlanta must be doing to be graded that much worse — seriously, do they just swing then roam randomly around the infield oblivious of the concept of the "base"?." -TAEG

by U-God on May 13, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

that looks like something right out of the movie Hostel.

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hoodie - any thoughts?

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ask and ye shall receive.

Yesterday, I commented that our defense was not getting outs when they should, which was killing us just as bad as the lack of offense.
I asked for a DP, and I got a DP.
I wanted a runner thrown out at 2nd. Corky delivered. (Right after I said aloud that they were going to nail Sizemore at 2nd).
During the game, I said “This is the lineup we need to win a game that requires run support. Just you watch, naysayers…..” and we got the needed run support from 2 ‘scrubs’.

And finally, amidst all my ranting about Betemit’s defense/uselessness, Paulie had a great catch to save the ball from getting by him and advancing the runner. All I could think is “Betemit would not have gotten that.” It wasn’t a huge play, but it kept that runner at 1st and made me sure happy that last night was not one of those games that Ozzie decided to put Wilson at 1B for the unreasonable helluvit.

Little things win ball games. I enjoyed this one.
The mashed taters were yummy too.

I like to spell my racial slurs correctly. Otherwise, I may come across as ignorant.

by homesickalien on May 13, 2009 9:20 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so you're the new Nostradamus?

"I am amazed we’re as high as 17th in the baserunning metric, and can’t even imagine what Atlanta must be doing to be graded that much worse — seriously, do they just swing then roam randomly around the infield oblivious of the concept of the "base"?." -TAEG

by U-God on May 13, 2009 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much.

Though my claiming to have a sharp intuition (and applying it to baseball) is not new. I just now have proof of it.

Rob Johnson anyone?

I like to spell my racial slurs correctly. Otherwise, I may come across as ignorant.

by homesickalien on May 13, 2009 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

she is a pupil in training

not there yet, but making progress.

I must be an idiot
i do not get this where would he play stuff? I see you guys are making a big deal of this, but i do not know what you guys are talking about
AIM: JoeCoolMan24 www.2ksports.com/forums Thats where i spend most of my day

by JoeCoolMan24 on Aug 19, 2005 9:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs

by Where Triples Go to Die on May 13, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, she's a Queen.

Anything she wants, she gets. “Mirror, mirror on the wall…”

We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT

by winningugly on May 13, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:)

I woke up around 10 o’clock in the mornin
I gave myself a strech up, a mornin yawn and
went to the bathroom to wash up
I threw some soap on my face and put my hands up on a cup
and said um “Mirror mirror, on, the wall
Who is the top Dogg of them all?”
There was a rubble dubble, five minutes it lasted
The mirror said, “You are you conceited bastard”

I like to spell my racial slurs correctly. Otherwise, I may come across as ignorant.

by homesickalien on May 13, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or Lola from "Damn Yankees".

Your Dad probably has that soundtrack memorized.

We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT

by winningugly on May 13, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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