FRIDAY 5/22/09 - photos and recap
by e-gus on May 23, 2009 9:12 PM CDT
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The first biannual(?) SSS meet up was a blast.
the cip was wasted(he wore it well), LT(stands for Lithuanian, not Ladanian Tomlinson like I always suspected) stole the show(despite wu being an OPOS about his ethnicity), hsa is a babe(believe it), el diablo(his real name is fisters) invented a new hi five that will overtake the nation, colin is nice(but long haired and a ginger no less, so he clearly cant be trusted) u-god drank his first 4 beers ever(i think), TAEG lived up to the moniker with his stunning good looks, happy human kept us up to date on the Hawks at the post game tail gate, and the cheat not only showed up but he wore a tuxedo. talk about class. the monkey from pale hose 9 was even there, as were trooper, furbs, hazymania, the whole gang. t-dogg brought some street cred to the crew(hes black) and inherited a promotion to OPOS too, since no young person wears a Greg Norman style hat like that.
815 showed up and infected us all with his disease, but the bomb in larry's brief case never went off so that part was good. The only bad thing was the fact that the game was over just as we were all figuring out who each other was. Wrap it all up with some post game fireworks AND cans of Schlitz and Hamms(they still make both, do you believe that?) and it was a perfect day.
on the ground: El Diablo seated: HSA, e-gus, trooper, 815sox standing: happyhuman, furby, u-god, t-dogg, the cheat, winningugly, rangerjae, the cip, back row: the actual el guapo, larry(hard to see but hes back there), hazymania, colin, and LT sox fan at the post-game tailgate.
via images.photo1.walgreens.com
internet nerds before the game:ranger jae, trooper, u-god, hsa, furbs, larry(back), hazymania, LT sox fan(front), e-gus(back), t-dogg, colin, happy human(front), el diablo, wu, TAEG
both photos taken by the lovely mrs. e-gus.
We have to do that again, it was a lot of fun.
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apologies if i mixed any names up
White Sox on pace to be shut out 32 times this year. woo!
by e-gus on May 23, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome
and of course, it turns out that my original reason for not going fell thru this weekend.
by shaftr on May 23, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
as a reminder,
the anniversary of the initial, tentative, clusterfuck of an attempt at a SSS meet-up is july 21. i’ll be there. gus might be there again. furby may be in the stadium somewhere. the cheat will not be there. information is at the link.
http://whitesoxpride.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/05/lets_win_one_1.html
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
by larry on May 23, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ill be there
White Sox on pace to be shut out 32 times this year. woo!
by e-gus on May 23, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mad props on the SEX jersey
I’ve been wanting to modify an on-field style cap for years
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
by rhythm on May 23, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will try to roll through
Depends on work of course
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on May 23, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh i'll be there for sure this time
i’ll find you too larry
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on May 23, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like you guys had a blast and brought home a winner to boot!
Well done!
I hope to attend a future SSS internet nerd gathering.
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
by rhythm on May 23, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope you all enjoyed my infectious personality
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on May 23, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
By Dave van Dyck
Alexei Ramirez, who scored both runs the night before in a White Sox, victory was moved into the second spot in the order for Saturday night’s game against Pittsburgh right hander Ross Ohlendorf.
Ramirez singled and scored the first run Friday, then homered in the eighth inning, only his second of the season. He will bat behind Scott Podsednik. Also, Jim Thome was back in the lineup after resting against left-hander Zach Duke the night before and Carlos Quentin was in left field for the first time in a week.
The lineup was made out by White Sox bench coach Joey Cora. Manager Ozzie Guillen left after Friday’s game for Venezuela to help attend to his ailing father in law. Guillen is expected back some time Sunday, although probably not for the start of the afternoon game.
The lineup:
Scott Podsednik, CF
Alexei Ramirez, SS
Jermaine Dye, RF
Jim Thome, DH
Paul Konerko, 1B
Carlos Quentin, LF
A. J. Pierzynski, C
JoshFields, 3B
Chris Getz, 2B
Clayton Richard, PO
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
by larry on May 23, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
“Clayton Richard, POS”
Fixed. ;)
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
by rhythm on May 23, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe I stanchared Richard, awesome!
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
by rhythm on May 24, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After seeing these pics,
I feel old…
Ridin' high in April,shot down in May.
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
when I'm back on top ,back on top in June...
by oahu420 on May 23, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well if it makes you feel better
I turn 26 in two months, I look like I’m 18
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on May 23, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
after seeing those pics,
i realized how old you all are…
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart
by Jbasic89 on May 23, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After seeing those pics,
I realize that I need to lose a lot of weight. I mean, I knew that already, but the pictures really bring it home. Yikes.
The get-together was great, though!
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt." ~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
by HappyHuman on May 23, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
boy howdy was I ever wasted.
One of those ‘how did I get home’ nights.
sign Walker to a multiyear extension.
by thecip on May 23, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh cool, you've got the pics!
very nice. Totally forgot that we took them.
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on May 23, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I forgot a lot of things from that night.
sign Walker to a multiyear extension.
by thecip on May 23, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha, funny
I think it was me, you, and Carl walking back after the post-game tailgate, right? You seemed like you were in decent shape, but then again… I might be way off on this.
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on May 23, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as soon as I sat down in carl's ride, everything hit me.
i remember I forgot the address where I live (just moved there) and decided to be drop off in the general vicinity of my place. Forgot the words ‘turn here.’ ha. I have to send him a message apologizing.
was nervous meeting everyone so I drank. social lubricant!
But man, what a good time.
sign Walker to a multiyear extension.
by thecip on May 23, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh dude, that's funny
when we were walking, I was thinking, I hope these guys don’t think I gonna drive, because I am way not into shape to sit behind the wheel. Threw the cooler into the trunk, sat behind the wheel, saw that it is not happening, got out, and just walked to friends place.
Next time if we do this, I can find you guys a place to crash. The only problem is that way instead resting we will find more booz to drink and party on until it gets light outside :)
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on May 24, 2009 4:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I felt the same way
The ride home was VERY LONG that night!!!!
LT you’re a trip man!!!
"My heart has always been in Miami and so I'm truly excited to call myself a Dolphin once again."-Jason Taylor 05-13-09
by rangerjae on May 24, 2009 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially when you fall asleep on the last Metra out of town and miss your stop and then have to take a friggin' cab back east. Fuck!!! Amateur.
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
sign Walker to a multiyear extension.
by thecip on May 24, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never in all my days of commuting on the Metra.....frealz. It was really sad and I had to ride a cab with another dude (the guy who, you know, arranged it) because the cabbie was really nice.
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next time...
Call me for cab service. I run one! 815-TAXI-CAB
I am being for real here too
"My heart has always been in Miami and so I'm truly excited to call myself a Dolphin once again."-Jason Taylor 05-13-09
by rangerjae on May 24, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trooper and I missed our stop on the red line as well
It wasn’t until a group of street performers got on and Trooper asked them where they were playing that we even realized we had gone too far
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by The Cheat on May 24, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow u-god is ugly
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 23, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did anyone take car of HSA's soaked loins?
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 23, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Two hands, because one is not enough
.
by blackoutsox on May 23, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
blackout
i have no idea who you are, but go away.
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 24, 2009 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok
now i see why you guys didnt want WTGTD there.
White Sox on pace to be shut out 32 times this year. woo!
by e-gus on May 24, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You serious?
Just having one comment thread with him should explain why.
It's like he's a cyborg sent from the future to draw 22 walks a season or something.
by omnipotent grab on May 24, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i must have missed some stuff
i heard about a bunch of BS hes pulled at the game I didnt recall reading.
White Sox on pace to be shut out 32 times this year. woo!
by e-gus on May 24, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You must not read a whole lot. :)
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly.
It's like he's a cyborg sent from the future to draw 22 walks a season or something.
by omnipotent grab on May 24, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think my threshhold for asshat-ness is higher than most.
White Sox on pace to be shut out 32 times this year. woo!
by e-gus on May 24, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
same here
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on May 24, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ass hat ness
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"My heart has always been in Miami and so I'm truly excited to call myself a Dolphin once again."-Jason Taylor 05-13-09
by rangerjae on May 24, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what have you heard???
and from who?
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 26, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the truth
from everybody
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
by e-gus on May 26, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conspiracies, all of them
A giant SSS agenda to keep WTGTD off the font-page and out of the limelight.
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on May 26, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU NATE SILVER, TECHNOLOGY IS THE TOPS
by Hazymania on May 26, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
scroll down the front page
biatch
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 26, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear the truth too
but i was too drunk to remember… plus i am a non confrontational pacifist.
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by ElDiablo on May 26, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that must be why you were my wifes favorite.
she actually said that.
“Chris was my favorite.”
Also, I saw one of my cousins trying to get another one of them to do your high five. Apparently she learned it from Mrs. e-gus.
Its catching on, man!
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
by e-gus on May 26, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i taught it to my family the next day
" You know...
I think this technique of using the ninth inning of close ballgames as extended spring training for pitchers who’ve missed time due to injury might not be a great idea."
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM PDT
by U-God on May 26, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She just likes free booze/eats.
Which is why she likes you.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on May 26, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
everyone thinks I am going to fight them...
Maybe if they didn’t run their fucking mouths so much they wouldn’t have to worry, ya dig?
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 26, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats the road you want to go down?
I was one of the few people who said I was fine with you going to the meet up.
Maybe you should keep grasping for straws and friends with your eminem drivel instead of trying to pick yet another fight with another person you know you’d never talk to like this in person. Its pathetic.
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
by e-gus on May 26, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
as stated before...
I’m not a fighter…(it’s too expensive) but if i were… i’ve got your back gus…
sidenote… you and your wife are a very nice couple… congrats again on your daughter… how long until you bring her to a game.. I was thinking about bringing the boy sometime this summer but not sure since wife is due again so soon.
I had to dj at a bar the next night and taught the high five to the crowd there… by the end of the night it was like wildfire… i don’t know how it hit me but watching people do it makes me laugh…especially with the booze.
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by ElDiablo on May 26, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks El D
we’re bringing the baby to daddy-daughter day on June 6th(the Mrs.‘s b-day), with my father in law in town and coming along with us. They have a parade around the warning track before the game so hopefully I can get a few photo ops. I dont know if we’ll last the whole game, but it should be fun none the less.
I had hoped to see USA rugby vs. Wales that day but the Sox game will be fun.
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
by e-gus on May 26, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get a goddamn room, you two.
“SSS’ers Most Likely To Re-Enact The Mike Kekich/Fritz Peterson Wife Swap Trick: e-gus and ElDiablo!”
Would the wives know the dif? And the kids are young enough to not remember. The window is wide open…
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on May 26, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hilarious!
dont tell mrs g i said that.
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
by e-gus on May 26, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh shit
i might be at that game as well. early reunion?
" You know...
I think this technique of using the ninth inning of close ballgames as extended spring training for pitchers who’ve missed time due to injury might not be a great idea."
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM PDT
by U-God on May 26, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets do it!
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
by e-gus on May 26, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtgtd
you should come, too.
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
by e-gus on May 26, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the invite.
tailgating is a must.
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 27, 2009 7:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I have tickets to that one as well.
hmmm
sign Walker to a multiyear extension.
by thecip on May 26, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and i'll be able to get cip-drunk at this one
" You know...
I think this technique of using the ninth inning of close ballgames as extended spring training for pitchers who’ve missed time due to injury might not be a great idea."
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM PDT
by U-God on May 26, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awwwww shit.
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
by e-gus on May 27, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ill be on good behavior
but at least one cocktail is definitely in order.
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
by e-gus on May 27, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
too much 'missing time'
sign Walker to a multiyear extension.
by thecip on May 27, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
“you know you’d never talk to like this in person.” Hey, that’s my line!
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 27, 2009 7:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
run their mouths..?
It’s an internet sports blog… Isn’t that is what people are supposed to do. Short of threatening my family i couldn’t imagine taking anything said on here personally… I find that wtgtd makes good points and dumb ones… just as i do… i think that the arguments help bring out good conversation and usually stats to back up said conversation… either way… i tend not to “run my mouth” because i come to this site for information and enjoyment…
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by ElDiablo on May 26, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too, but when people like u-god shadow my every post...
it gets a little annoying. he is really the only person I have a problem with. As far as MM… I just wanna see proof that he makes as much money as he says he does (not fight him). Other than that with a few exceptions most of you guys are pretty cool. I have a career, if any of you think I am dumb enough to throw it away starting a physical encounter with a SSSer, you’re nuts.
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 27, 2009 7:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how much money do i say i make?
because i’m pretty sure there aren’t 10 people in the world who know, and that group is mostly made up of my bosses and my accountants. and i’ve been more forthcoming about my losses than my gains, as you can search in the comments, not that i’ve ever talked numbers.
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on May 29, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look who the fuck showed up.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on May 29, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, yeah, yeah. am i supposed to follow you around this site responding to this on every thread?
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on May 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
next gen then, next gen now, next gen forever.
sign Walker to a multiyear extension.
by thecip on May 24, 2009 1:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at least one of you is attractive
I won’t say which one I think it is (sup girl)
by billyok on May 23, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's Colin.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on May 23, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Awesome!
You guys look so young! Or old! Or something!
Settle down with the designer stats. This isn’t fucking algebra, it’s baseball..
by defensive indifference on May 23, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha!
Quentin was back in left field against the Pirates on Saturday, but he is still feeling the effects of plantar fasciitis in his left foot.
“Carlos is going to have to deal with it all year,” said Joey Cora, who is filling as Sox manager while Ozzie Guillen visits with his ailing father-in-law in Venezuela. “That’s the way it is. But he said it doesn’t bother him and he’s feeling better. Hopefully we get him going, swinging the bat a little bit more.”
Before exiting Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh after the sixth inning, Quentin was 0-for-3. That dropped his batting average to .222.
Playing with a sore left foot hasn’t helped Quentin’s offense, but he’s trying to make the best of it.
“The only worry is just dealing with kind of discomfort,” Quentin said. "It’s something that I’ve been told I’ll have to deal with, so I’m going to have to deal with it. That’s basically it.
“It’s gotten better. I’m looking forward to it getting better as we progress. That’s what they’ve told me. I’ll believe them, and that’ll be that.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=295937
that’ll be that => stop bothering me with that or i’ll stuff you in the recycle bin
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on May 23, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
when the aliment is in Latin it sounds really bad.
similar to ‘dihydrogen monoxide’
sign Walker to a multiyear extension.
by thecip on May 23, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am definitely not a ginger.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
by colintj on May 23, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you a Mary Ann?
; )
Ridin' high in April,shot down in May.
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
when I'm back on top ,back on top in June...
by oahu420 on May 23, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
what color do you say your hair is, colin?
White Sox on pace to be shut out 32 times this year. woo!
by e-gus on May 24, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
usually just go with whatever the person who's asking comes up with
i hear a ton of different shit, most of which ends in “-ish”. strawberry blonde is the most popular.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
by colintj on May 24, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Richard's fastball legit?
Ever since he’s been with the Sox he’s been sitting at 91-92 with the ability to notch it up to 94. I know he only broke out last season but for whatever reason — my ignorance or otherwise — I thought he worked moreso in the high-80s.
In any case I hope he’s earned himself the right to keep that rotation spot if he keeps throwing well. Maybe I’m overrating him based on the past few starts but I think he’s got the stuff to be a decent enough back-of-the-rotation starter (perhaps even a league average type, if he can become a bit more consistent with his secondary stuff) — there are some stretches where he shows some real good command with that fastball.
by CWSKeith on May 23, 2009 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a lefty that has a decent fastball and decent control
that goes a long way. If he can sustain this improved velocity (which I doubt) maybe he can turn into a solid 3rd of 4th starter. That said, I think his upside is as a 4th or 5th guy. Floor seems as a solid middle reliever.
I like Richard, he’s young, he’s cheap, and he stays healthy. Hopefully he can continue to improve.
by madvillian on May 23, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked Richard last year
Its funny, going into to last night I told a buddy that I thought it was kind of weird that people were glossing over him and what he may be worth (particularly in the NL). I do think his fastball is legit (or hgh induced :-)). It certainly wasn’t scouted as slightly plus but his velocity is definitely up and the fast ball has averaged 91.4 which is higher than Danks. He does project to have decent control, something which got him to the majors but most of the criticism for him last year was not enough tools in the arsenal.
We’ll see. His FIP is last year was 4.07 but again folks were worried about the high LD%, etc…..This year that has all changed so far. His ground balls are up and his Ld% is down, way down. His confidence seems to be growing. Now its still only 33 IP but Richard has really done nothing but get better since getting here and a 3 or 4 potential might not be a pipe dream. Hell maybe the Sox teach him the cutter and then we really might really have something.
Side note. The ironic part is with the surrounding rumors about Peavy many folks asked, “who the hell is Clayton Richard?” Teams probably paid attention to that last start. I have a feeling more will begin to ask for him, especially if KW is looking for established pitching. That might be really sad because as pointed out he’s cheap and effective. Now others are realizing it.
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
by Tdogg on May 24, 2009 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
the only real negative has actually been his walks are up from last year (thus a slightly higher FIP). That really doesn’t worry me. He’s not getting many borderline calls right now and in that Cleveland start the strike zone was ridiculously jumping around.
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
by Tdogg on May 24, 2009 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was amazing
in the Yankess games and stepping in for someone (I think Vazquez) against the Rays
"My heart has always been in Miami and so I'm truly excited to call myself a Dolphin once again."-Jason Taylor 05-13-09
by rangerjae on May 24, 2009 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only argument the other way
is that Danks, Peavy, Buehrle, and Floyd is an impressive playoff rotation.
White Sox on pace to be shut out 32 times this year. woo!
by e-gus on May 24, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I am still fine with making that deal.
Especially if the team upgraded 3b or 2b. Its just with a bit more progress Richard and his super cheapness might provide a real opportunity in the next year and half if he truly can be effective.
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
by Tdogg on May 24, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was a bigger fan of the idea of richard in 2009 and later than in 2008.
he was rushed a bit last year. i think we’re seeing how effective he can be: a #4 or so starter. a good backend of the rotation, at any rate.
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by larry on May 25, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm pretty impressed with his fastball command so far
and i like that he can dial it up with two strikes. his tempo has increased and he looks more comfortable in general. he’s also had some good luck. needs a change up.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
by colintj on May 30, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he looks like he can legitimately have a 50/30/20 GB/FB/LD rates
which would be pretty useful if he can develop a secondary pitch or two.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
by colintj on May 24, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he thrown harder as a reliever and carried it over as a starter
I hope he keeps that velocity
.
by blackoutsox on May 24, 2009 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HSA
I’d buy you a drink but I’d be jealous of the straw ;-)
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on May 24, 2009 1:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
aren't you married?
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 24, 2009 1:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so
i can still be jealous of straws jackass
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on May 24, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, she is a cutie, what can you do
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on May 24, 2009 4:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were cracking me up. Every other inning, running up with a big smile: "HSA YOU ARE NOT AT ALL HOW I PICTURED YOU!!!"
(high-five!)
haha!
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah ... I was trying not to make it obvious
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on May 24, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is one of the funniest compliments i've ever heard
" You know...
I think this technique of using the ninth inning of close ballgames as extended spring training for pitchers who’ve missed time due to injury might not be a great idea."
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM PDT
by U-God on May 24, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of his students taught him that.
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i also love the fact that in all the group pictures you took i seem to be having a stroke or about to go into an epileptic fit
" You know...
I think this technique of using the ninth inning of close ballgames as extended spring training for pitchers who’ve missed time due to injury might not be a great idea."
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM PDT
by U-God on May 24, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just posted a shit-ton on fb. The best is post-game at Diablo's car with you, WU and colin. I don't recall what had just happened, but I was laughing hysterically when I saw the pic next day.
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
any way to get access to the pictures?
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on May 24, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, that LT he's a fast mover.
but yeah pictures always make me laugh too.
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by ElDiablo on May 24, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no way!
I used to use that line back in 2000 or so when a debonaire 20 year old KenWo was the BA of the southside bars on western…..
now- not so much…. but seriously you are pretty decent looking….. caught me by surprise considering you blog on a baseball site from your parents basement and all.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on May 24, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. "decent-looking" is, like, the best compliment I've ever gotten. :)
And just because I blog about baseball, does not mean I live in a basement, let alone my parents’.
Let this be a lesson in prejudging!
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yo Wiz I finally got the tat!
It's like he's a cyborg sent from the future to draw 22 walks a season or something.
by omnipotent grab on May 24, 2009 1:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That is pretty sweet
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on May 24, 2009 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it came out great, just need a better picture of it.
I have another session next month for a second coat of white.
It's like he's a cyborg sent from the future to draw 22 walks a season or something.
by omnipotent grab on May 24, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's awesome!
it looks so damn cool
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on May 24, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I love it.
lll get a better pic later.
It's like he's a cyborg sent from the future to draw 22 walks a season or something.
by omnipotent grab on May 24, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a night
Floyd pitches well
Alexei hits a HR
Sox Win
Fireworks
The Hawks win too!
And I meet all you crazy people
Thanks guys, it was fun!!!!!!!
"My heart has always been in Miami and so I'm truly excited to call myself a Dolphin once again."-Jason Taylor 05-13-09
by rangerjae on May 24, 2009 8:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This night was remarkable. Nice recap, gus. I plan to scribe my own today....which you all know is not going to be as, shall I say, 'to the point.'
Also, since you didn’t mention her, Mrs. e-gus was a sweetheart too. :)
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 8:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If I knew this was going to be my first ever front page story...
I might have been a bit more eloquent, used proper sentence structure, etc. It even stayed on top over the game thread, turns out all I had to do was buy cheat a MGD.
I mostly just wanted to get the pictures up here.
In retrospect I should have had more on the brief case(conclusive proof Larry is in fact a lawyer) what you had in your bag and the profession they implied, the ever changing seating chart, stuff like that.
I found it really funny that about half of the people mentioned how they usually keep score but didnt on friday to shoot the shit, myself included.
Oh and cheat, LaRoche went to the Pirates in the Manny Ramirez trade. We couldnt remember the details but they sent Bay to Boston receiving Moss and Hansen from the BoSox, LaRoche and Bryan Morris from LA.
White Sox on pace to be shut out 32 times this year. woo!
by e-gus on May 24, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which you guys would have known if you read my pirates preview
" You know...
I think this technique of using the ninth inning of close ballgames as extended spring training for pitchers who’ve missed time due to injury might not be a great idea."
by eponymous_coward on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM PDT
by U-God on May 24, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dewayne Wise will begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Monday in Columbus, as the center fielder continues to recover from a separated right shoulder suffered while making a spectacular diving catch in a victory over Detroit on April 13. Wise does not expect to play on Monday and said that he will serve as designated hitter before getting into an outfield role by Wednesday.
Wise expects to be gone from the White Sox during their weeklong road trip to Anaheim and Kansas City. The Knights also visit Toledo at the end of this upcoming week.
http://scottmerkin.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/05/wise_to_begin_rehab_assignment.html
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by larry on May 24, 2009 9:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got my official confirmation letter
MRSA free!
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on May 24, 2009 9:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i guess i could have shook your hand on friday.
sorry.
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by larry on May 24, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or given me a hug goodbye!
I looked around and you were gone. poof. Keyser Soze.
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
everyone else seemed to respond when i said goodbye.
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by larry on May 24, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was playing bean bags at the time, I believe.
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope. security had broken that up already
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by larry on May 24, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No its all good
and understandable.
To tell you the truth you probably wouldn’t get it from a handshake.
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on May 24, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawks on at 2:00 today
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on May 24, 2009 10:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you've gotta be fucking kidding.
By Dave van Dyck
Jermain Dye, who homered in Saturday’s victory over the Pirates, was out of the lineup for the finale Sunday at U. S. Cellular Field.
Brian Anderson moved from center field to right to take Dye’s place, with Scott Podsednik molving to center with Carlos Quentin back in his left field spot fopr a second straight day. Quentin will be removed from games during late innings to protect his feet, which made him miss a week.
The lineup:
Podsednik, CF
Ramirez, 2B
Thome, DH
Konerko, 1B
Pierzynski, C
Quentin, LF
Anderson, RF
Getz, 2B
Fields, 3B
Buehrle, P
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by larry on May 24, 2009 10:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on May 24, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
arm is way more important in right.
i mean, everyone knows that CF is not a premium defensive position.
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by larry on May 24, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats better than the usual crap they throw out on sunday
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on May 24, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if I told everyone on this site that Pods would be leading off and starting at CF for the 2009 white sox during the off season
what would you say?
.
by blackoutsox on May 24, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"whisky, please"
White Sox: looks like we rolled snake eyes.
by vince_ on May 24, 2009 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sacapuntas
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by larry on May 24, 2009 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs lose again?
I’m going to have to put my uncle on suicide watch
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
by 815Sox on May 24, 2009 10:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tdogg=Danny Glover, especially with that ridiculous hat
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on May 24, 2009 11:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah yes, the graduate speaks.
Really, OM, missed you there, buddy….
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
That’s the first time I have ever been called that. But hey I guess we all look alike. And please don’t hate on the shark.
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
by Tdogg on May 24, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all had a hearty laugh at Miller's over you saying you'd be the black guy with the Greg Norman hat....too funny, man.
by homesickalien on May 24, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure that's something he can count on.
Hopefully the timing works out a little better whenever it happens again. I haven’t tailgated in a while.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on May 24, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's really funny talking about the game with my friends from home.
“So you went to a game with 20 strangers you met off the internet?”
“Yeah but, I’ve met Gus and his wife once before”
The early stages of the tailgate were a bit scary. I was set up to party and standing by myself for a half hour until Mr and Mrs Gus showed up, followed by furbs and MVP LT…(sidenote LT shoot me the name of that Lithuanian restaurant you were talking about) By the time Tdogg showed up, I had my buzz on. Tdogg – do you wear the shark hat all the time or was it a prop for the game… I’m loving it if you wear that all the time.
Gus thanks for the name tags – it would have been very confusing in the early stages without them
HSA thanks for the planning, and trouble that you went through.
and to everyone else thanks for the good times and the new story.
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by ElDiablo on May 24, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have had it for many years
Also have a black one. I don’t wear them much anymore except for some golf rounds and extremely sunny days that I’ll be out all day (picnic). Its actually really good at keeping me cool and protecting my head all the way around. In years past I have actually had people offer to buy it from me (I usually just look at them as nut jobs…)
I felt a little awkward upon arriving but that didn’t last long. It was nice to meet fellow Sox fans that understand Pods was not the real reason the team won the WS in 05! I do wish there was more time to have a few more conversations with folks (cheat dissed me.) I actually thought cip WAS cheat for about 2 innings.
I look forward to the next one and hopefully we will have even more internet pychos….
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
by Tdogg on May 24, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah, here it is
their website, the place is called “Healthy Food”. I suggest a combination plate if you want to try out different things until you decide which one is your favorite, but I go straight to meat dumplings: that stuff is just too good. The owner is keeping this place alive, but she is aging fast, and I am just dreading for the day when it closes. She is a nice lady, might chat you up if she is done reading her newspaper.
Man, I raise my “virtual beer” and cheer you online, good times on Friday buddy.
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on May 24, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definate cheers...
it’s always good to meet a fellow countryman, hard party er, and white sox fan.
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by ElDiablo on May 24, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like an awesome time
Wish I could’ve made it out. I haven’t been to a game since the 05 World Series…here’s to next year
Formerly Crede's Crew
by Q!'s Qrew on May 24, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who is the ugly red head chick?
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 26, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry
I think that’s colin.
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
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by Where Triples Go to Die on May 26, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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