White Sox Games Are Fun Again!
by The Cheat on May 27, 2009 12:37 AM CDT
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Just hours after finishing my week-late dissertation which prominently featured the notion that the White Sox of a week ago just plain weren't any fun to watch, they've seemingly turned things around. They've won 6 of their last 8 games, with their two losses being the 20-run debacle against the Twins and Bobby Jenks one pitch-type blown save serving as the blemishes. And those were both entertaining games in their own ways.
The gamethreads were particularly entertaining Tuesday night. I don't know if they were more fun because of the Sox play or just post-meetup euphoria. Carl Skanberg even signed up to post a SSS-influenced cartoon. Our mandatory 1-day waiting period stifled his efforts.
Anyway, as for the game- Bartolo Colon had his good control, which usually means good things for the Sox.
- Jayson Nix may be playing his way into the lineup more often -- though 2B or 3B is as yet to be determined -- with his fine defense and 2, count 'em, 2 homeruns.
- Scotty Pods continues to dare runners to take the extra base on him with his powerful throwin... sorry I almost made it through that statement without laughing. It's hard not to like the guy with the way he's been playing. And the Sox will need him to continue because...
- Carlos Quentin was sent back to Chicago for more tests, or maybe some special shoes. He'll be out until at least Monday, and may finally be headed for the DL. Though I don't think they'll make the official decision until Dewayne Wise is ready to come back from his rehab stint.
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we all know that BA gets the honeys, but i think Nix gets the crazy honeys
i suck - the sox dont - SSH2005
Maaaaaaooooom. Is that you?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on May 27, 2009 7:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Colon
has been pretty good this year. I can remember two games (the 20 run debacle and a game against the Orioles) that he really has been awful. Other than that he has been at least decent…again of the top of my head. I think people have been too hard on him. All day on the radio i heard how the sox were in trouble because he was pitching. I am happy they will all eat crow tomorrow.
Good game!
Should I even watch tomorrow? The last two series we won the first two only to get our ass kicked and lose a heartbreaker. I am nervous for tomorrows game!
Kenwo4life=ratings
a lot of it is dependent on the batters he faces and what kind of luck and defense he gets
tonight he got to face relatively popless lefties, got good luck on a couple of hard hit balls (the zone was pretty big also i thought) and excellent D.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
BABIP is .290.
Defense for the Sox this year has been, on average, below average IMO.
Colon has been VG in most starts IMHO.
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
big golfer?
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
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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 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Let's get the sidekicks to the majors before declaring victory just yet.
And, yes, I’ll have one from you.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Assume it was covered in the gamethread(s), but...
Safe to say Colon mixed up his pitches more than previously? For strikes or for show?
Thx.
Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...
more than perviously?
I don’t think he has thrown anything but a fastball before yesterday lol. Put it this way, he looked like Bartolo of 3-4 years ago.
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
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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 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions
out of his 83 pitches last night
12 were not fastballs according to gameday (9 changeups, 3 sliders). it’s nothing like the bartolo of old (slider around 10-15% of all pitches, change around 6%), but it is nice to see that he can effectively use the off-speed stuff and (hopefully) not get hurt doing so
" 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
did you watch the game or are you going off of gameday?
Seemed like almost every pitch he threw was a cutter or a slider.
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 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions
well seeing as i said "according to gameday"
i think it’s pretty obvious. i don’t get wciu down here.
" 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
damn, then you missed the gossip girl FINALE
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 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions
that's not on WCIU
" 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
oh
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 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions
CU for the summer?
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
Boulder is sweet
"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"
Bartolo Colon: Most impressive thing for me besides his control was that he utilized ALL of his pitches and was able to throw his breaking balls for strikes.
Jayson Nix: Trade bait (it’s pretty clear this kid can play) If Field’s continues to struggle this may be an option at 3B.
Chris Getz: Trade bait (it’s pretty clear this kid can play too)
Pods: Pods Paradox
CQ: Could use his run production but could this be a better team without him? Probably not but when he comes back Pods has to be my CFer if he continues to play the way he has. Sorry BA, this must be a perfect world because you’re my 4th outfielder!
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 7:59 AM CDT reply actions
The most impressive thing
about Colon last night was the way the big man got off the mound to field the bunt attempt. As for your Q question, the answer is “No.” This team is much worse without Q.
Q!
just had to throw that out there… remember last year? Q! prevented JO from stealing 70 bases. J/K I said in a perfect world we have solved our Leadoff – CF problem at least temporarly, you are a pretty good team if BA is your 4th outfielder (with Q! back in left).
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 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions
I don’t know if you noticed, but BA is playing well too. He is also the much better fielder, which is pretty important if we have JD in right and a guy with a hurt foot in left. BA should start over Pods, even if Pods is playing very well.
by Grinder in Training on May 27, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions
something about pods though, when he goes the team goes.
the Paradox my man. Even though he is below replacement level in every way, we seem to win with him. I agree with you that BA is a much better defender, now if only he could walk up on the ball like a softball player…
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 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I’m actually a Pods fan, and was one of the guys who got blasted on this board, when I said I’d rather have Pods than JO or Wise on this team, but I just think with the other two guys we have in the OF if Q is out there, that BA fits better.
by Grinder in Training on May 27, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions
no definitely. BA is an awesome CF... As far as Pod's, I thought he was finished personally. He still might be, but he has been ok at the plate, I know the 5 hit game raised his BA and OBP significantly but he was doing his job before then.
Problem with BA he is a terrible hitter. Now this raises the question, what wins more games… Pods being a table setter or BA’s defense?
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 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions
just so i understand
BA’s OPS is .710
Pods OPS is .699
BA is a better fielder
Pods is a table setter
hmmm decisions decisions……
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
i know the table setter probably feeds more people.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
How are you going to bring up OPS with a leadoff hitter?
His job is not to get out there and slug… It’s to get on base, distract the pitcher, and make the pitcher throw more fastballs to the hitters when he is on base. OPS is irrelevant in this argument, especially when we are talking about .010 difference.
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 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions
hasn't tht done the research to show that the distraction component is a myth?
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions
it's not a myth
all you have to do is watch the games. It is always tougher to pitch out of the stretch so I don’t see how they ever disproved it.
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 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Pardon me
but that pretty much happens throughout the course of the WHOLE game…..
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
only leadoff hitters distract dumbass ;-)
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions
maybe the leadoff hitter's wife in this case
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
and your telling me batting averages don't rise when hitters are facing a pitcher out of the stretch?
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 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions
think WTGTD
What the hell has that got to do with Pods?? The Myth portion surrounds the “base stealer” leading off and being on 1st base. As you pointed out yourself, ANY batter is a distraction.
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
well thank you, that brings me to my bigger point,
if you have a guy that you have to focus on other than the batter, you are not going to be fully concentrating on the batter. Especially when a guy is taking big leads and you have to continually throw over to first to keep him in check. Why do you start an argument, yet completely ignore me trying to be cordial to you in an above post?
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 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
this hasn't seemed like an argument to me
no name calling or personal attacks. it has provided a good discussion tho.
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on May 27, 2009 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
not yet 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 27, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I wasnt aware I was starting one
You started by implying BA was a better fielder, Pods was a better hitter. He’s not.
You want to focus on Pods leading off and getting on base being significantly different than most batters who get on and lead off. Its not. That’s what the study found.
I appreciate you being cordial but that mean that your still wrong.
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
Here let me state it differently.
I believe we are a better team with Pods hitting at the top of the order and playing CF. I think BA is a nice player but has yet to prove he is worthy of starting. A .710 is not that impressive for a guy who was supposed to be a 5 tool player and a run producer. Obviously we found out that he is not that great of a hitter so why not ride the Pod’s wave until he gets injured. That’s all I am saying. Also, Pods has been decent in CF not great, but not terrible either.
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 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
It doesn’t matter if it’s impressive, it’s better than Pods. That wave Pods is riding is worse than the ride Anderson is riding.
by Grinder in Training on May 27, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Ok, I'll listen... for right now either guy is ok in my book.
Pod’s has really improved since his new studder step technique… lets just hope he doesn’t take one in the ear. Actually Pod’s has kinda been on a tear ever since…
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 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
this reminds me of when Michael Kay, in all earnesty said
“his era with nobody on is only 1.80, but it ballons all the way up to 5.70 when he has guys on base”
Seriously though, THBts looked at this so called “distraction” effect last year, they concluded it amounted to about 1-2 runs a year.
Not so sure it's a distraction in the sense of putting more pressure...
but if a guy is a basestealing threat, you better believe the guy at the plate is going to see more fastballs, hence why A-Ram is batting 2nd.
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 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
small sample size for BA
hey trust me TDogg I want BA to succeed, but do you think Ozzie is going to pull Pods out of the lineup for BA? If Ozzie thinks he has a leadoff hitter, he is starting somewhere. Hell I would bench Thome to start BA in center and have Pods DH.
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 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions
why, because thome is batting average is pussy like?
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions
no, because he clogs the bases with his high cholesterol.
Yeah he can mash a little bit but his speed combined with Kongs speed and ability to hit into double plays, is a one way ticket to a rally kill.
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 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions
pods definitely doesnt clog the bases
he gets picked off or caught stealing.
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
Don't tell me how often you are on base, tell me when you are on base
Pods can get on base leading off the game, BA can’t do that
by hitlesswonder on May 27, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
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 27, 2009 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
BA's BA has been looking better
But I see how far the Pods Roller Coaster goes for now
I can’t see BA being that bad at leadoff if his numbers stay where they are though
I don’t think BA has ever been given the chance to lead off for obvious reasons. Maybe this year he might get his chance
he might suck, he might not, who knows
That should be the slogan of the ’09 Sox “who knows?”
"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
I can't believe that team has been beating the Angels
Instead of hat tipping going around, I think there is a whole lot of beer sipping going around in celebratory fashion.
You said, the Sox have been fun to watch,
Now only if the Hawks can win tonight!!!!
"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
people never listen when i say don't judge a team at their lowest point.
don’t judge a team at their highest point, either.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
Amen. This team still
has to dig itself out of a hole. But don’t worry too much, larry. When the Sox fail to accomplish the sweep tonight, they will return to being the worst team ever.
i'd still be pretty pumped about winning three series in a row
after that skid
" 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
I think Toronto, KC, Yankees and Cubs our proof of that
this season
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
I know you are not including me in the "people" thing here....but I will celebrate and lament accordingly through the many highs and lows of the season, and reserve real judgment 'til around, ohhh, August.
by homesickalien on May 27, 2009 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I usually wait until about the 24th of July myself
"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
I still believe this division is ours for the taking.
I believe Floyd has fixed his flaw, which means we are in for some very entertaining starts from him. With the way the other guys have been throwing the ball, and IMO we have the best bullpen in the AL, as long as we continue hit, no one can beat us in this division.
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 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions
take a fucking stand for once larry
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions
can you let me know when they're at their middle point (median point)?
i’m assuming thats where I should be judging
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on May 27, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know how to judge this team
They had a bad run, now comes the good run.
It’s like 2008 all over again
Let’s just hope its not like 2007 all over again
Perhaps 2006 in reverse
But I think everyone wishes it was 2005 again!!!
Sorry just being silly
"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
Hawk rails on many things unnecessarily
but I do agree that it blows the Angels won’t give a day get away game.
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
not like we have a game tomorrow anyways
" 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
No I meant it from purely selfish reasons.
Though the Angels have proved they don’t give a damn even if you do have one the next day.
"I'm just here to provide street cred"
the Sox should return the favor
no getaway time at the Cell
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
that's some serious bullshit
especially when crossing time zones correlates so well with pronounced home field advantage.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
I'll never understand...
…how people in this part of the world get up and leave in the 7th inning when it’s still a ballgame. The stadium cleared out from its announced 38K down to about 5K by the end of the game. Bartolo was very good, but man, Nix clobbered those two homers. Beautiful night in So Cal.
I've done that, I believe it was the 7th inning...
Bukvich was pitching to A-Rod with the bases loaded… we all know what happened next.
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 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
I would have stayed
Just would have drank more that’s all
"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
Beauty sleep.
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
Trafffic.
Lots of folks getting up at 4 AM (financial markets open at 6:30 AM). And they frequently are not really fans but posers, merely wanting to be seen.
Other than that I have no idea.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on May 27, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
i started a "beat the traffic" chant in my section
my angel fan buddy was lamenting the exodus. they pull that same shit if the angels are up, down, or tied. i don’t get it.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on May 27, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Do it at Chavez too, don't they?
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on May 27, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
they did last year, at least. roy or option would know better
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on May 27, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
This has been SOP there for years, IIRC.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on May 27, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
admittedly, it does suck trying to leave that place.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on May 27, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
another strange stat...
post-game radio guy said the sox have the best record against the angels at home since ’06 — something like 11-4
if you count the 2 games from this season
we are 18-11 against the Angels overall since 2006 and have gone 11-4 in LAA and 7-7 in Chicago
" 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
so I did remember correctly.
good thing i have you guys to look this stuff up for me.
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
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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 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, we are their Daddy.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on May 27, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
i hope colin doesn't strain himself with a "playing with matchups" for the game tonight.
here’s all you need to know: the sox have a slight chance of getting more than 3 hits. they have less of a chance of scoring a run. it is cy weaver after all.
brian anderson would've caught that...
Hopefully we can take the one tonight...
Anyone know if we get Greinke this week, I think we’re stuck with him on Saturday. Shit!
"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
tht dartboard projection as of 5/26
AL CENTRAL
Tigers – 92
Royals – 91
Twins – 82
Indians – 68
White Sox – 64
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 11:13 AM CDT reply actions
At least we shouldn’t be too worried about not being able to meet expectations then.
by Grinder in Training on May 27, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
i would almost be impressed if the Sox didnt
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on May 27, 2009 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
That 20-1 game sort of hurts
Even though I’d agree the Sox are the worst of the Central, that game was a statistical outlier that is going to tilt the +/- (unless they adjust for that sort of thing).
by hitlesswonder on May 27, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, that is a joke on so many levels
Only thing that seems plausible is Twins at 82.
I think Cleve is in the mid 70s.
Major LOLs at us, Detroit and KC projections.
Formerly Crede's Crew
i haven't looked at the ELO adjusted projections from BP in awhile
so here they are:
Average wins by position in AL Central: 90.9 84.7 80.0 75.4 69.4
AL Central W L Pct3 Avg W Avg L Champions Wild Card Playoffs
Tigers 25 19 1512. 85.3 76.7 40.33525 3.98338 44.31863
Royals 23 23 1494. 78.8 83.2 13.79883 2.39580 16.19463
Twins 23 24 1516. 82.2 79.8 25.07958 3.72863 28.80822
White Sox 21 24 1500. 78.3 83.7 12.99158 2.16847 15.16005
Indians 19 28 1499. 75.9 86.1 7.79475 1.36172 9.15647
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
now that is a lot more believable, thanks
Formerly Crede's Crew
a bunch of stats of which no ones knows their meaning say the sox aren't that bad.
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/5/27/889905/btb-power-rankings-through-tuesday
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
haha, i have no problem with that...
but from what i recall, i thought cheat preferred ELO better than PECOTA adjusted…hope i’m not wrong
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
and we're fip'n like motherfucks
relative to AL
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry one last comment
expected win % is 0.456 ~ 74 wins
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
top latin talent for this year's signing period; and a teaser that will get dante all wet.
I’ve run long on this article, so here’s a teaser on the contents of the next one, which will be coming shortly: I’ll have a full rundown on two Cuban defectors that should sign somewhere around July 2nd, and who appear to be ticketed for the same big-market ballclub.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8950
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We need a recruiter in the Scandinavian countries.
My logic:
1. They are very good at hockey.
2. Most professional hockey players are good at golf.
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
To complete the loop.
3. Golfers have very good hand / eye coordination.
4. Baseball players need good hand / eye coordination.
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
i'd guess new york of the mets variety.
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Still licking his PF wounds.
PPB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Finally Yasser. Is the pitcher's name Marti?
Do we qualify as a big-market club? Is it in fact these two who have gotten lost over the past few months.
i don't recall as much of a concerted GTFO movement during ducks games
which is funny, because the street/lot traffic coordination seems (to me) 10 times better at angel stadium compared to the clusterfuck around the honda center whenever anything gets out.
what they’re rushing to “beat”, especially when so many people do so at the same time, is beyond me.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on May 27, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Beating the lines at the coke dealers.
Table at Spago’s or Elaine’s.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on May 27, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I love the username
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
Special shoes for Q!
These did wonders for me back in ’77.
"A dope trailer is no place for a kitty." - Bubbles (Trailer Park Boys)
Carlos Quentin (30 DXL)
The White Sox finally started saying “plantar fasciitis” publicly after Quentin pulled up after something “popped.” He was running the bases and while the team said this could be a good thing—that scar tissue was breaking up—the pain and swelling are said to be more severe after the incident. Quentin’s headed back to Chicago for tests and treatment, with sources saying that the DL is almost inevitable for him as things stand now. As he was carried off the field, it was apparent that Quentin was having a hard time bearing any weight on the affected foot, which is a bad sign. It’s possible to play through it, as Albert Pujols did a few years back, but it’s more likely to be a lingering issue. One option is lithotripsy, where sound waves are used to break up the spurs, and spur on healing. My guess is that he’ll end up on the DL and miss significant time again this season.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8953
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
Admittedly, this hurts me less than September 5th, 2008: the day I got five minutes of work done between tears and "oh gawd, WHY!!?s".
The team was able to pick up the pieces without him last year (barely…but they did) and this season is still young enough that we can build around his absence. And since he hasn’t yet been the exclamatory Q we know and worship, it’s easier to give him a seat and time to heal.
Naturally, I would hope to see him back as soon as possible, but hot damn, I really want a healthy Q(!) whether that takes two weeks or half the season.
by homesickalien on May 27, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I may be wrong...
But his month off last year equated to a potential 1/2 win to 1 win, right? Does that math play out over a longer stretch? Does June-October mean 2-4 wins difference? Seems that could mean a very bad result looming if the larger equation is accurate.
Seamheads?
Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...
he was good last year.
not so good this year. if you were projecting him to provide a certain number of wins at the start of the season, sure, it would be a big number from that projection.
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Without calculating crap, his injury FELT a lot more detrimental than that...but I attribute that to the time of the season, what he had done and was doing for the team up until then...his wrist injury seemed to suck the life out of the team.
Given his performance thus far and the relatively early point of the season, it seems like this injury won’t impact as negatively as the last. It’s like losing something we never had this time.
But that’s all gut talking. And a hypothesis that relies on believing in momentum.
2-4 wins, if that’s how it calculates, would be a huge loss indeed.
by homesickalien on May 27, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
daaaaamnnn hsa
waddup girl?
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 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
that was a dark, dark day.
have faith:
sign Walker to a multiyear extension.
by thecip on May 27, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
reminds me of the chris rock sketch where he superimposed the stars of the WB on the confederate flag
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
??
are you saying fuck chris rock? have you seen the best of the chris rock show’s volumes 1 and 2? do yourself a favor son and school yourself.
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
the zapped sketch?
at the end, michigan j frog hops up on dave’s shoulder and goes “maaaaaammmmy” a la al jolson. gets a huge groan from the crowd which prompts dave to riff, ending with “fuck that frog”.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
that is glorious...rec'd
Formerly Crede's Crew
larry
do you think this will affect new contract negotiations in favor of the sox this offseason?
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
this
by ‘this’ i mean that PF may be a marker for reoccurring injury risk
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on May 27, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
yes.
which is the reason why i was against signing quentin to any contract at all other than the near-minimum. he’s never proven himself to be able to stay healthy. i don’t see the point in signing him long-term at this point.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
agreed
this guy is more brittle than fine china!
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 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
like i said
lets just ride the pods wave
can you hear me now
by were triples go to live on May 27, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
*where
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...
triple wow (Pun intended)
Formerly Crede's Crew
are you my evil twin?
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 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
grinder...
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 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
"ride the pod's wave"
then “ride the anderson ride” or something liek that LOL i know it’s you. wow they even lifted my profile pic!
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 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
i just realized this isn't WTGTD
this is kinda creepy
" 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
maybe someone will create the name, Ewe-God
Formerly Crede's Crew
Tailgator still available
Also available:
1. LARRY
2. The Cheet
3. Where Doubles Go To Die
4. Homesicknative
"A dope trailer is no place for a kitty." - Bubbles (Trailer Park Boys)
all worthy candidates
Formerly Crede's Crew
this is spelt in all lowercase
has to be larry.
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 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I see what you did there.
Until you've looked at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day, you don't realize how often they go up in flames...
Where Triples Go To Dye
wouldve been my choice.
I like the parody of my name.
e-gus
u-god
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
that'd have to be some magic
35 BB in 40 IP
16 K: 35 BB
2.08 WHIP
Wowzahs!
Formerly Crede's Crew
difference being that thornton still had this important thing called "stuff".
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Has Cabrera lost his?
Is there somewhere to find stats on a guys ave. pitch speed (velocity) and stuff?
OMGWTFOCOPTOR
Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus starring Lorenzo Lamas and “Deborah” Gibson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa7ck5mcd1o
Twitter: @SouthSideCheat
SouthSideSox on Facebook
I don't care how shitty a production that is
shark jumping out of water and biting an airplane == badass
enough is enough!
i’ve had it with these motherfuckin’ sharks biting these motherfuckin’ planes!
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on May 27, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
What the what?
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 27, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Can anyone lend me a hand and figure out who is starting on Monday, 6/1 vs. Oak?
By my calculation it appears to be Colon.
My sis and mom are going, so I am just curious
Formerly Crede's Crew
I'm a dolt...U-God just mentioned MLB on this...yeah, they have colon
Formerly Crede's Crew
Oh, to be double jointed...I'd never leave the house
"A dope trailer is no place for a kitty." - Bubbles (Trailer Park Boys)
gatorade dispenser to sue, claiming hostile work environment
Zambrano left the field and threw his glove at the dugout fence before taking a bat and lopping the top off the Gatorade dispenser, which had just been repaired on Tuesday after Ryan Dempster punched it on Monday.
Pitching coach Larry Rothschild tried to get Zambrano into the clubhouse, but Zambrano kept hitting it with his bat.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on May 27, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
now there's a team that's gonna win
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 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
not with this team
they will never go anywhere with the team they have constructed, i have said that from day 1. too many head cases on the team.
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 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
i agree...just poking fun at their traditional catchphrase
Formerly Crede's Crew
this was the best part
Before leaving, Zambrano showed warning track power with his arm, throwing the ball in left-center field.
i suck - the sox dont - SSH2005
for my money
the best part was when he ran the umpire after the umpire an him.
I deleted it because of the misspselling. -the Cheat
haha i dont like the cubs, but you gotta love Z.
would be a great addition to the south side some day.
i suck - the sox dont - SSH2005
he almost was a sox this offseason
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 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, i need to see the video of the whole thing
hopefully internets will be kind to provide it
Lupe, release the balloons!
here
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4756801
from http://deadspin.com/5271637/no-gatorade-machine-is-safe-from-zambranos-wrath
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
the whole article is full of gems
the Cubs are being viewed as a team full of outlaws.
“Lovable losin’ ain’t much of a livin’, boy.”
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on May 27, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Bobby jenks
Does anyone know why bobby jenks didn’t come in for the save yesterday?
ate too much candy
official cover was flu-like shit…
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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