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Sealab_murphy_tiny by colintj on Comment 334 comments

can't ask for much more than what we got today.  likewise, you can't ask for much more than this post-game thread as far as i'm concerned.

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What's with the musket?

This some new inside joke I missed?

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jun 28, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hsa found one in her new apartment

and posted a pic.

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jun 28, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This has been a running joke for a 2 weeks.

Try and keep up, v. ;)

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

by winningugly on Jun 28, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's thoroughly ridiculous

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ty

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if he has her car stereo too.

Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league

by omnipotent grab on Jun 28, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hadn't put that all together

maybe the windshield/stereo was retribution for the musket…

somebody wants that shit back!

THANK YOU NATE SILVER, TECHNOLOGY IS THE TOPS

by Hazymania on Jun 28, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks ok to me

turn the wheel on the left side of the monitor to increase the resolution

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
White Sox news, Minor Leagues updates and more

by The Wizard on Jun 28, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my favorite part

is the era-specific sox logo.

Lurking since 2006

by boyonthedock on Jun 29, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy Mays dead at 50, just like Jacko.

Anyone suspect Vince of ShamWow? I’d question him.

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

by winningugly on Jun 28, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whatever the outcome I am glad this shit is over

there is nothing more irritating when seeing cubs fans around Bridgeport and the park.

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on Jun 28, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's their one foray into this part of town, now that the South Side Irish parade has been canceled

Maybe, by welcoming them, we can break down existing stereotypes, and go forward in a new spirit of brotherhood and cooperation. Bro’s and Meatheads, living together in perfect harmony.

Also – the Sox essentially play Cleveland and Kansas City between now and the break (with one Metrodome series tossed in for variety’s sake). If KW wants to decide if he’s a buyer or a seller, it will probably happen in the next two weeks.

by 67WMAQ on Jun 28, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

F them.

They suck.

And you don't need a weatherman
To know which way the wind blows.

by oahu420 on Jun 28, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

when it comes to sports

I would say it is like having Serbian fans around our stadiums.

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on Jun 28, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is DER a joke?

over the last 30 games, sox lead the league in DER

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 28, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what is DER?:

Fiance - "All you care about is your computer and baseball."

by Jackkoho on Jun 28, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You ever hear of this thing called

The Internet?

Time to show Greg Walker the door.

by ballyb on Jun 28, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/statpages/glossary/#der

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jun 28, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course not

Though much of their recent success has had more to do with the pitchers and “fieldable” balls, than fantastic position play. I speculated earlier that positioning was also greatly improved. Errors still matter and happen (we especially know this) but its more to it.

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 28, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my favorite hawk moment of late

was during the last sox cubs series. he started to whine about alexei’s positioning at short, saying he has never seen a short stop play so deep in whatever the particular situation was at the time.

fifteen seconds later the ball is scorched right to alexei who makes the easy toss to first for the inning ending out.

by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Jun 28, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 28, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NOM NOM NOM NOM

THANK YOU NATE SILVER, TECHNOLOGY IS THE TOPS

by Hazymania on Jun 28, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he died recently.

White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry

by larry on Jun 28, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who's that?

MY MICHAEL IS WHITE!

member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."

by thecip on Jun 29, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean there's a black Stormy?

"What do you mean?" he answered. "I love the Outfield!"

by madopal on Jun 29, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Good read.

I think Z is a douche.

by Ahillock on Jun 28, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good read? Yeah, right

and that’s Chicago’s top (or second) newspaper for ya — real quality content right there. Dude’s a blithering (or is it blathering?) imbecile.

by CWSKeith on Jun 28, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a worthless article no matter what you think of Z

Actually, that article was so reactionary if it was posted on BCB it would have torn to shreds. Zambrano is my least favorite player in baseball because of all his histronics on the mound, but he’s really good. Maybe the Cubs clubhouse doesn’t have enough leadership to keep him in check, Lou Pinella has certainly checked out to give a crap, unless of course Milton Bradley does something.

This is what the Chicago sports media excels at, bashing players at their low points. Post what Rogers says the next time Zambrano comes up big against the Cards or Brewers.

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 28, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

zambrano

i admire zambrano. antics aside, the guy is a gamer. i put him at the level of pierzynski. a guy you loathe when on the opposition but love when his competitive spirit is playing for the benefit of your side. until that competitive spirit costs you. luckily aj knows when to dial it down a bit. a zambrano pierzynski battery would be off the hook. maybe k-dubya can pick him up for a bag of balls. what say you, mr. rogers?

by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Jun 29, 2009 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn’t be the opposite of a gamer considering how poorly he has played in the games that matter? He’s nothing like AJ. AJ gets other people to make emotional and mental mistakes, Zambrano makes them himself. AJ’s competitive spirit bothers other people, Zambrano bothers himself and implodes. Just because he is equally disliked does not mean he is anything like AJ.
Zambrano is a much more talented baseball player, but he’s an idiot who makes stupid mistakes when he lets his emotions get the best of him, and has failed miserably on the biggest stage.

by Grinder in Training on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blah..that's just idiotic

“Just waive the guy…he’s clubhouse poison” is simply stupid. Z is obviously high maintenance and probably unstable to some degree. He also is one of the top 20 starters in baseball.

On the plus side, Phil’s column comparing the long-term financial picture of the Cubs and Sox was actually good. At this point, the Sox have no terrible contracts, and only a couple of borderline ones. I haven’t been the biggest fan of Williams but I think he deserves some props for that.

by hitlesswonder on Jun 28, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just not worth enough to put in the terrible catergory.

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 28, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was an overreaction to the 07 bullpen

but its not like Linebrink’s throwing up negative value. He still is not pulling his weight and length is a big problem, but its likely to represent only 4-5% of the payroll moving forward.

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 28, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that's right...

It’s only marginally constrictive since it’s relatively small and only goes 2 more years. If you get 2 or more contracts like that, it starts to add up. But Linebrink’s contract isn’t terrible. “Bad” would be more accurate than “borbderline”, but Linebrink helped the Sox win a division last season and I think if he is used properly going forward can still be useful this year and maybe next. That’s up to the manager though.

by hitlesswonder on Jun 28, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's up to the manager

good point..pitching liney two days in a row frequently in the future will make it terrible ;)

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 28, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good week

Happened pretty much as I’d hoped for the Pale hose. Detroit having 2 ninth inning comebacks down to the final out sucked, but you control what you can control.

Pitching still solid and hitting improving.

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 28, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pods will player center when Q! is back

Not a huge surprise.

Left fielder Scott Podsednik will move to center field once Carlos Quentin returns from plantar fasciitis of the left foot, Guillen said. Quentin will accompany the team to Cleveland and Kansas City and could start a minor-league rehabilitation assignment next month

If his bat stays the same, is that enough to cover the loss in D?

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jun 28, 2009 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I don't disagree with the choice

Given the options and the way Pods is hitting, hard to sit him for anderson or dwise. ’Sides, this team has rolled Griffey, Mackowiak, and Swisher out in CF, so it is not a surprise that they will roll pods out there.

I suppose the bigger question is what kind of offense Q! will give us.

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jun 28, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dye might get shopped because of this.

If we become sellers it makes sense and keeps Pods in left.

by airnjp on Jun 29, 2009 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Without a doubt if his bat stays the same.. but that’s a big if. It wouldn’t be close.

by Grinder in Training on Jun 28, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes Yes Yes

Pods has been worth 1.1 WAR up to this point or about 5 million. Damn. Even his defense has graded okay so far. I don’t know what deal he made with the devil but I hope its a season’s worth. Its funny. Scottie has been a valuable piece to the team and actually “good”. If he would stop over sliding 2b we could say he’s been really good.

Enjoy it while we can.

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 28, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we'll see Pods in left for a while.

Doesn’t sound like Q! isn’t making much progress, SOB won’t stretch.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Q is soft.

trade his ass

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jun 29, 2009 8:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

vvvvvvvg

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

But I thought Beckham was Jesus? Does this mean we have to have a Savior-off if Q! comes back? Is one a savior and one merely a false prophet?

"What do you mean?" he answered. "I love the Outfield!"

by madopal on Jun 29, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see Q! as more of a John the Baptist figure.

It’s not blasphemy. I just like to picture my Jesus in number 15 jersey coming out to the song “Your Love” by The Outfield.

by airnjp on Jun 29, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Q! is more of an old school God. Like fire and brimstone

kill a shitload of Philistines or first born Egyptians and not give a fuck. Beckham is more like Jesus; a nice guy who should work on his defense more.

I’m wondering where Jordan Danks fits into all of this.

member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."

by thecip on Jun 29, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

simon

jared mitchell is peter, except there’s the whole black thing…

"...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

by Illini0509 on Jun 29, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Peter Pwns Jebuz den Weepies

Girl sez to Peter, U were wif jebuz.

Peter sez, fraid not.
He goes out to the porch, another maid sees him, and sez, U were wif Jebuz.

 And again, Mee not know him.

They all sez to Peter, u gotsta B 1 of dem.

Wtf? No way!

 And Peter membered teh word of Jebuz, which sez, Today you not know me 3 times wen de chikun speeks. He was sad.

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 29, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

starring Frank Thomas as the Holy Spirit!

i’m digging this line of thought.

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does that make Crede our current Judas?

And, of course, Nick Punto as the antichrist.

"What do you mean?" he answered. "I love the Outfield!"

by madopal on Jun 29, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what did you think joe was short for?

joseph? hardly

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jun 29, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Judas was pretty spineless.

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks to JCSS

i always kind of felt bad for judas

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swisher = Judas.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beckham is more like Jesus; a nice guy who should work on his defense more.

big rec there!

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
White Sox news, Minor Leagues updates and more

by The Wizard on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buy

Let’s ride this freak Podsednik freak thing from hell all the way to the top. Billy Mays — BILLY MAYS HERE — showed us today that we could all die at any moment. Why wait for the uncertain future?? To hell with 2010! To hell I say! LET’S DO THIS! Let’s take it all!!!

ahem

by billyok on Jun 28, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

concur

but i can understand why it is a tough call from an organizational perspective.

isn’t there some formula that can be used to assist in making the decision?

some function of : cost of potential acquisitions, the odds of making the playoffs with and without adding to the payroll, the odds of advancing in playoffs, long term costs of losing cheap but possibly effective talent, etc. … versus standing pat, or even selling.

and of course taking into account what the divisional competition may or may not do cannot be overlooked obviously.

as a fan i say fuck it and go for it. if i were a stakeholder… well, the priorities change a bit i think.

by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Jun 29, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sell.

Lots of hoopla for a .500 team. Get value (was the DeRosa trade the litmus test? Cards gave up a great prsopect) whilst there is a market.

Still, I’d wait until after the ASB.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 7:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa is more valuable than Pods and we aren’t 10 games under .500. He was a former great prospect, and if the Cardinals can’t get the best out of the guy, do you really think the Indians can?

by Grinder in Training on Jun 29, 2009 8:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps.

I’m not comparing the Sox/Indians’ respective records. I’m suggesting that value can be obtained.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess that’s possible, but I just don’t know what the market is for a guy who has been injured for a lot of his career playing well above his career numbers for a short period of time.
I’m not saying we should stay in it or not trade guys, but I don’t think Pods will get any thing like what they got for DeRosa, and their record being what it is made their decision a lot easier to make. I’m fine if we move a guy like Jenks for some actual talent, just don’t think Pods will get us that.

by Grinder in Training on Jun 29, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps I am not being concise.

I don’t believe we need to sell Pods. I believe JD, Bobby, and Dotel would be a great place to start re: selling. Pods is a great value right now, and we have no replacements until/if Q is healthy.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bag it old one

Soon this team will be over .500 and rising and your rants will sound like screams from the psycho ward……..

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 29, 2009 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your idea of ranting is different than mine.

I grew up in an Italian household, so this thread is the farthest from ranting I experience. And you may be correct. We’ll see.

I look pretty good so far on the PP, B. Penny looked good yesterday, though he took the “L”. Smolz looks like he’s back to his pre-surgery self. Where is Fatolo again?

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chilling, drinking a Margarita

By the way. The White Sox have hit the most homers in MLB for June (38). Which is still a little surprising considering the brutal start to the month again.

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 29, 2009 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ODPS?

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*ODPOS

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"D" = "deranged"?

“Disturbed”? Please enlighten.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"D" = "Depends"

Pronunciation: ho'kiz'um
Function: noun
1. A catch phrase commonly used by White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.
2. Standard parlance of an incompetent hillbilly; staple of stylized speech patterns associated with South Carolinian trailer communities; used to "describe" an event (or even a sequence of events) without uttering more than 8 or 9 syllables; in essence, a substitute for original thought.

by Chiburb on Jun 29, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dirty. as in ol'.

see here

connection via WU and “psycho ward”…but it turns out that that particular verse is Method Man. i thought it worked better, but it’s still not bad.

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sell a little

I think they should look to trade Jenks. He’s the one guy that could bring a substantial return, something that might actually make the 2010 team better. And he’s going to be expensive from here on out. The PR of the move would be problematic though and that matters. So, I would only do it if the return was really good.

Dye? I don’t think would bring back anything like DeRosa did (limited position wise and much more expensive). I think they might as well hang on to him and Dotel as long as they are nominally in the hunt. If they drop to 7 or 8 back, then it starts to look like saving a few million by moving Dye and Dotel for junk might be worth it….

by hitlesswonder on Jun 29, 2009 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well since I don't plan on them being 7-8 games back

I really don’t see the point in moving Jenks now. I’m already nervous about Linebrink. Why create another hole? I heard Rosenthal this morning. Even he thought with this particular situation the White Sox would be crazy to be sellers. Move Jenks in the off season if you really don’t want to pay him.

I know you folks have examined the selling situation till you are blue in the face. But what if they bought? Have you seriously considered what the circumstances would be like by adding to the team?

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 29, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd be fine with them buying in a Peavy-esque deal

I’m all on board trading prospects for actual major league players that would be expected to help this year and beyond. Trading prospects for a rental is not something I think they should do, and I don’t think that is what Williams will do.

As for Jenks, I just don’t expect the Sox to beat the Tigers and Twins so I think looking for a big trade is worthwhile. The SOS is against the Sox and they are already in a fairly deep hole. So, if the Sox were able to deal Jenks for someone to fill CF or 3B I’d do it. I wouldn’t trade him just to save money or for a passel of A-ball projects. I would expect whomever the Sox got for Jenks to add to this year’s team.

by hitlesswonder on Jun 29, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmmm

I really mistook your take. While I don’t agree with everything you said its certainly reasonable.

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 29, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

kill, kill, kill!!!!!!
‘Now during the season, they’re my kids. I will kill for them. I guarantee you I will. When the season is over, I got enough with my wife and three kids. But as long as we’re here and have the same uniform, I will kill for them. And I hope they kill for me, too.’’

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 28, 2009 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry

by larry on Jun 28, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ozzie vs osama

that’s a celebrity boxing match i’d pay to see

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 5:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that HSA's musket?

That thing shows up everywhere.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

rec'd

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in regards to the game that was rained out at wrigley

from an economic perspective, isn’t it the equivalent of looking a gift horse in the mouth by only playing the game if it has playoff implications? i imagine the impact on local businesses, and concession sales, ect. is much greater than the average series. in this case, more so for the cubs than the sox obviously.

i find it odd that mlb (who decides this stuff anyway?) would even consider not playing it. it seems like a suboptimal move from a business standpoint. unless stuff like extra security, etc. exceeds the economic benefits.

by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Jun 28, 2009 11:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

schadenfreude

observing the cognitive dissonance of cubs fans is such an entertaining affair.

a group of cult-like devotees struggling with the the issue of whether after one hundred years their team is finally due for a complete victory or forever entrenched in eternal failure on account of curses.

btw, i’m not a cubs hater. in fact i enjoy the cubs. the team’s penchant toward finding creative new ways to lose makes them the masters of baseball tragedy. hat tip for that, imo.

by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Jun 28, 2009 11:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

skimming the recap thread on bcb was quite sad

a lot of angst and wishful thinking over in cubville.

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jun 29, 2009 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sad is probably the wrong word to describe a legion of fans

whose ‘allegiance’ is determined largely by a media onslaught of propaganda and status-seeking.

on second thought, maybe sad is the right word.

tangentially, this site has become pretty insular, imo, so much so that if i happened to first come across it today i would be intimidated to participate.

by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Jun 29, 2009 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ranger does not have that kind of gut on him.

Put furbs at the bottom next time – more representative.

;)

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my guy is spot on however

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Legs wrapped around another man's neck.

Check.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

brilliant

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

by furby2056 on Jun 29, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just jumped in

Nobody liked me in junior high but I changed their minds by the time high school got around

So in 2011, I could be quite the popular guy in these parts

by billyok on Jun 29, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hasn't stopped that kid from posting his Merkin impressions on the right rail.

Also interesting, is that not one oldie here has jumped on his shit despite the craptacular content.

Pronunciation: ho'kiz'um
Function: noun
1. A catch phrase commonly used by White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.
2. Standard parlance of an incompetent hillbilly; staple of stylized speech patterns associated with South Carolinian trailer communities; used to "describe" an event (or even a sequence of events) without uttering more than 8 or 9 syllables; in essence, a substitute for original thought.

by Chiburb on Jun 29, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The best way to extinguish a fire is to deprive it of oxygen.

Ignoring it is easier, though less entertaining, that jumping his/her poop.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought larry

as in “release the gimp larry.”

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 29, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like the actual quote is

‘bring out the gimp.’

my bad Tarantino.

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 29, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's like dasox: College Edition.

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

by Sox Machine on Jun 29, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob Golic!

What a casting move.

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

by Sox Machine on Jun 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I grew up on Coach Butkus via Hang Time

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 29, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big.effing.surprise.

:P

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jun 29, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you get Segel

let the man have the obscure blonde from his 12 year old fantasies.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha yeah, tall blondes make me melt

In a hilarious move, I threw my # on a napkin at my roommate’s gf’s friend who I was partying with last weekend. Apparently, not my best move and it didn’t work….but ya gotta try stuff.

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jun 29, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you thought about going to the bullpen?

Seems like starting isn’t your gig.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you've got it backwards

he needs out of the bullpen because he can’t close

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you've got it wrong too

according to larry, he can only get outs in low leverage situations.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well played guys

and for the record, I was about 25 drinks in that night…not really able to get my secondary pitches over

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

true.

q2 isn’t exactly examining character traits.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His comments dripped with sarcasm, I believe.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I only read one, didn't see larry in there.

I think there were 2 comments, 1 by mom, 1 by sister perhaps.

Pronunciation: ho'kiz'um
Function: noun
1. A catch phrase commonly used by White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.
2. Standard parlance of an incompetent hillbilly; staple of stylized speech patterns associated with South Carolinian trailer communities; used to "describe" an event (or even a sequence of events) without uttering more than 8 or 9 syllables; in essence, a substitute for original thought.

by Chiburb on Jun 29, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha!

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 29, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was well aimed really

if you were delusional enough, you could see it as a compliment.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got a bad feeling about this.

"What do you mean?" he answered. "I love the Outfield!"

by madopal on Jun 29, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not the rug, man.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Obi Wan abides?

"What do you mean?" he answered. "I love the Outfield!"

by madopal on Jun 29, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Or better still

Walter shoots first.

"What do you mean?" he answered. "I love the Outfield!"

by madopal on Jun 29, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I, like probably a lot of other people here read the other team’s game threads and I gotta say BCB really is not a fun place to go. If you haven’t been, just think of the exact opposite of the profanity laced tirades and wit of the Mariners board and that’s what you have.

by Grinder in Training on Jun 29, 2009 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and some kind of bizarre (every other) play by (every other) play call.

not to mention copious amounts of in game soccer coverage… wait, we have that too…

THANK YOU NATE SILVER, TECHNOLOGY IS THE TOPS

by Hazymania on Jun 29, 2009 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.. the play by play calling was a bit odd too. I don’t want to say they are soft just b/c it’s such a Cubs fan stereotype, but they sure do keep it clean, and they are very sensitive to what they say about each other.

by Grinder in Training on Jun 29, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me of last year's playoffs when they first fell behind at home.

Every molecule of air was sucked out of Wrigley – you could just FEEL that they KNEW they were going to lose. I loved it.

Even the young fans have it in their DNA – the stench of the expectation of failure. BWAHAHAHA!

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's true

The young fans do.. my friends just have no belief that their team will ever win. Takes some of the joy out of trash talk.

by Grinder in Training on Jun 29, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Al has a rule against swearing

which works for them, but would doom us and the fellows at LL

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite was “Inappropiate” when someone said douche.

by Grinder in Training on Jun 29, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But their vaginas are oderous. How can douche be offensive?

Pronunciation: ho'kiz'um
Function: noun
1. A catch phrase commonly used by White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.
2. Standard parlance of an incompetent hillbilly; staple of stylized speech patterns associated with South Carolinian trailer communities; used to "describe" an event (or even a sequence of events) without uttering more than 8 or 9 syllables; in essence, a substitute for original thought.

by Chiburb on Jun 29, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's too bad, because they could use a little swearing

I think we and certainly the Lookout Landing people can agree that a little blue rage goes a long way toward dulling the pain and laughing at whatever misery is playing out in front of us. But reading the BCB threads, I wonder if they grasp any sense of humor at all, much less one that can appreciate a good string of angry gallows humor

by billyok on Jun 29, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite was the FanShot where a guy tried to diagnose Bradley with a cognitive disorder

They are uptight. Winning a playoff game or two could go miles in unclenching their assholes.

It could always be worse, at least they’re not Yankees fans.

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 29, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find that most team-related SB Nation sites

are extremely hypocritical in regard to their policies. Also, Al is not a very good writer and his over-opinionated rants wouldn’t fly here.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jun 29, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i giggled watching that infield fly rule drop in

and by giggled I mean laughed maniacally.

My hardest baseball related laugh since Bartman.

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 29, 2009 3:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

babies giggle, gus.

you chortled. or something.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope.

giggled.

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 29, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

furbs giggles a lot

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

by furby2056 on Jun 29, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

uncontrollably too, i might add

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

by furby2056 on Jun 29, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Insanity = doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

or something like that.

THANK YOU NATE SILVER, TECHNOLOGY IS THE TOPS

by Hazymania on Jun 29, 2009 2:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean like BCB

I happened to look at that this morning – holy Beckham, what a collection of mopes that place is. Hard to believe we share the same city with those people isn’t it? I like the 200+ comment string parsing whether or not Soriano should dive for balls to prove his desire.

Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.

by ChicagoPete on Jun 29, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol, I too noticed that crazy thread on if Soriano diving for balls means he cares

I mean, come on. Even if you could somehow prove that “not diving equals not trying” in some sort of strict “x is y” way, what does that say about him as a player?

 It doesn’t necessary mean he doesn’t care.

Some guys don’t run hard to first because they are afraid of pulling a hammy, maybe Soriano doesn’t dive because he’s afraid of breaking his wrist or shoulder.

Regardless, to waste 200 + posts on that topic alone is surely some sign of advanced neurosis.

by madvillian on Jun 29, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-0, ball outside

I love the play by play they allow to shit all over their threads. I can just imagine him as some Bartman-type dweeb, moron puts up 400+ comments per game just by himself. Cheat would’ve banned his ass after 2 innings.

Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.

by ChicagoPete on Jun 29, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

apparently, people on there like the PBP

it was annoying as shit. It really pains me, because I usually love opposing gamethreads. Let’s go tribe and bless you boys are both really good, but there is just nothing redeeming on BCB. It’s not funny, it’s not insightful, and it has none of the “cutting edge statitical analysis for dummies” that helps me keep up. How that place has 600+ comments on that asisnine thread is beyond me. There have to be smart/funny cubs fans, right? any one know where they are at?

Lurking since 2006

by boyonthedock on Jun 29, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dead, long ago, if they are really smart.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I gave an old time a few beers waiting for the gates to open friday.

I had a 12-pack for me and my brother and only an hour to get into the Cell, so I asked a few guys if they wanted an Amstel light, all said yes.

The first guy was there with his son, who he said was a Cub fan. They were from Shaumburg, and always lived on the north side. Whitey said he was always a Cub fan until 1945. The Cubs made it to the series, but lost to the Tigers. He said thats it, Im done with these bums, and became a Sox fan.

Whitey was a smart Cubs fan, he switched sides.

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 29, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there are plenty of good Cubs writers

Harry Pavlidis and Colin Wyers both write for BTB and a number of other places…but for a community of commenters…you got me. is there a Cubs board out there somewhere i don’t know about?

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anothercubsblog.net

They’re not amazing (very, very angry people), but if you’re interested in what’s going on with the other team, a decent read.

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 29, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do those guys even write for BCB?

Al just oozes lack of perspective into that community

by Daniel Berlyn on Jun 29, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pavlidis posts fanshots of his cubsfx stuff

they get very few comments from what i saw. maybe Al has never considered asking Harry? convincing a commentator to comment on his favorite team is not difficult.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why ask him when you don't take the metrics seriously?

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 29, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or know about them?

i’ve read more game threads than anything, so i don’t know what Al’s baseball savvy is. the audience is presumably a somewhat accurate reflection.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this site got a lot better when more guys got opportunities

it looks like they have Al and two guys that contribute. For such a large fan base, that’s just not adequate.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jun 29, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

One-man operations make for some real garbage.

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

by Sox Machine on Jun 29, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I know a site. A site called SoxMachine...

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i never bother to read the threads at BCB

and i could look now, but why start…could you sum up briefly, without sounding like an asshole, how commenters on BCB are different from SSS?? because we have our fair share of insignificant trivial comments (of which i contribute plenty)…

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bill simmons was funny pre-2004

constant losing makes you neurotic and all of our best comics are neurotic.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what measure are you using to characterize humor pre-2005

we don’t make biased comparisons here at SSS

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

over half the music i've downloaded over the past year

has come from here

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you sir have jumped the gun

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Now_That%27s_What_I_Call_Music!31(U.S._series)

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't understand how "don't trust me" can make it onto a cd marketed to 11-year olds

i want to hear how edited down it can be

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're more concerned with policing each other

Than actually talking about baseball.

Their editor, Al, is incredibly biased and he’s the only writer for the site, and most of the commenters just parrot what he says. Here, Cheat is the leader of the circus, but colin, larry, even fucking KenWo all have their own well-formed opinions. There’s always a good dose of perspective here.

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 29, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's a reason why larry tapped KenWo.

KenWo = ratings.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep out-sourcing to Bangalore

The site has never been better.

The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 29, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is risen.

I believe Him. It is China.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This thread on NSBB Colin is a good intro...

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=54747

That thread makes some of the back and forth at SoxTalk look like particle physics.

by madvillian on Jun 29, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ryan freel: douchenozzle

anyone else notice his reaction after danks hit him? he stared towards either danks or the sox dugout, brushed off his arm about 5 times then blew on his arm. sheesh, act like you’re in the big leagues dude.

i believe that’s what ozzie was laughing about when the camera was on him because as he was chuckling he glanced down at his arm.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Jun 29, 2009 7:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ozzie lauged because they warned the benches on that pitch

Rather than warning the benches on Zambrano’s “cutter that cut too much” and hit D. Wise. Wise was the 2nd White Sox player hit by a pitch in that game. Despite Zambrano taunting Wise as he was headed to first base there was not a warning issued.

by airnjp on Jun 29, 2009 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes. It was a reaction to the warning.

I like how Danksy protected his guys.

And I bet Freel got stung by the HBP. Even Pods was rubbing his leg on his way to first. Those guys were not throwing knucklers. I don’t see Freel’s actions as bush league. Wise took a couple of steps toward the mound, too, after he was dinged.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

freel's action was bush league

his guy plunked our guys multiple times, danks had no choice but to plunk him..he should take it out on zambrano not the sox.

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wise took some steps, too.

There is too much posturing after a HBP by most players. Q is a model HBP’er – just runs to first. Of course, he is highly practiced at the art.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i believe Q hesitated for several moments and considered his options

after greinke drilled him earlier this season.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Jun 29, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swoon?

member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."

by thecip on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

remember, wise was the 2nd HBP

if he was the first, then yeah, him taking steps could be taken issue with

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

wise was angry when he got hit because, in my opinion, it was for no reason other than zambrano was pissed.
freel was just acting like a DOUCHENOZZLE.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Jun 29, 2009 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amazing how what we do is justified

and what the opposition does is not. But that’s what makes us fans.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When was the last time one of our pitchers unjustifiably threw at a guy?? Even in the Rangers series when they beaned us, what, 4 times? And then Jenks throws AROUND Kinsler and got the warning?

Danks’ throw at Freel was the first time I’ve seen us retaliate all season so far.
Z’s throw at Wise was him being a little bitch, completely uncalled for.

On that note, I was impressed that the umps let it ride. You don’t get that all the time anymore…too much sensitivity these days.

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jun 29, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the logic seems universal, if not flawed
Personally…

I do think Zambrano was throwing at him. We’ve seen this before (the game where Edmonds hit 2 HR’s off of him in 2004 I want to say) where he makes a mistake and then takes out his anger with a fastball to the backside of the hitter. If it helps him to cool down, then so be it. I don’t have a problem with it.

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm gonna have to take exception to that characterization.

what kind of “meathed” do you think i am? i like to think i am relatively objective, and if you think i wouldn’t feel the same way about the situation if the roles were reversed, you’d be mistaken.
there is definitely a “code” in the big leagues regarding when it is time for a player to get thrown at. sure, there are going to be gray areas, both among the players/coaches and especially among the fans, but i’m pretty sure being mad at yourself for fucking up, which i think is the case here, is not a legitimate to drill someone.

but i guess i should expect this kind of thinking from someone who doesn’t even think the hawk was suspended. ; )

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Jun 29, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*is not a legitimate reason

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Jun 29, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No he wasn't. He was actually cool about it:

Told the ump before the pitch “he’s gonna hit me, can you warn him now” jokingly. So he knew it was coming, the ump knew it was coming. Afterwards, a reporter asked him if he thought of charging the mound and he said “no, I believe in peace… I’m a peaceful guy”.

Sounds ok to me.

Pronunciation: ho'kiz'um
Function: noun
1. A catch phrase commonly used by White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.
2. Standard parlance of an incompetent hillbilly; staple of stylized speech patterns associated with South Carolinian trailer communities; used to "describe" an event (or even a sequence of events) without uttering more than 8 or 9 syllables; in essence, a substitute for original thought.

by Chiburb on Jun 29, 2009 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Sponsor" = sleep with?

;)

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jun 29, 2009 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone should Photoshop a kid in place of the woman

and attribute it to MJ.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think the ump did the right thing by not issuing a warning after wise was hit.

it allowed danks to stay in the game after he hit freel. i’m sure ozzie knew a warning would be issued after freel was hit, but from watching the replay, it seemed to me that he definitely noticed freel’s antics and i think that’s what he was laughing about. i understand there would often be times when he would laugh at a warning being issued, but this one must have been expected.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Jun 29, 2009 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it possible

that the ump did not issue a warning after Zambrano plunked Wise because he wanted to give Danks a chance to respond? I hope that he had that type of mentality, because warning both benches after Wise’s incident gets Danks thrown out of the game after he did his job.

by jimmyjr on Jun 29, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, in fairness to him

The pitch damn near killed Farney, who was sleeping peacefully on said arm

by billyok on Jun 29, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

apparently the nats are willing to let milledge go

for not so much in case anyone’s interested. also noticed that T-Gwynn pulling a pods imitation for the pads, but he can actually play center.

by Hatchetm on Jun 29, 2009 9:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you now a buyer? Or would these be parts to obtain in a sell?

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd be a buyer for milledge...

just noting the T-Gwynn thing. I would have claimed him on waivers a while back.

in general, i would do whatever would help us over the 3-5 year time frame. a top notch OF’er would be nice to acquire. i guess we wait until july 25 to see which direction to go.

by Hatchetm on Jun 29, 2009 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Forget the buyer/seller mentality.....

makes one constipated. The question is: does it make sense? is it a good deal? what’s the probability of it working out in our favor short-term? long-term? ….etc. Explore. Be imaginative.

by dantesox on Jun 29, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think this makes a lot sense.

Otherwise KW probably would have made a deal already.

"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach

by Tdogg on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was framing the issue in terms previously used by the person to whom I was directing the question.

Of course we are looking for the best deal that will help short-and long-term. I see no reason to ever knee-jerk anything, especially now. CLE is in a different situation. Others (TOR? SD? AZ? OAK?) might join them soon.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

worst case scenario for KW

is we keep hanging around .500 and DET doesn’t catch fire.

by Hatchetm on Jun 29, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

This is like the stock market – everyon on the precipice, thinking the market will go violently one way or the other, and getting a flatline. No action be da WOIST.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It makes sense to me

Milledge is 24. A former first round pick, he was the top prospect for the mets back in 2005 at the ripe age of 20. The Nats were quick to demote him this year because he didnt produce at the big league level after having a full season of work before it. I dont think his demotion was injury related so if we can get him for a Lillibridge + one other prospect, I would be interested.

by airnjp on Jun 29, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great time yesterday

As always, I don’t recommend bringing the kids to the Sox/Cubs series, as I counted no fewer than 4 fights breaking out in the sections next to us (102 and 104 in RF). Beers were flung and obscenities exchanged, but overall Cubs Nation was very quiet yesterday.

Although it got old quickly, our RF section kept on riding Captain Crazy (Bradley) all game long (e.g. after catching a fly for the first or second out – “Hey Bradley, that was the third out! Throw the ball up here! Bwa haaaa haaa haaaaa!”)

I would have really liked to have seen a Wise/Zambrano tussle (especially after my considerable MGD consumption)…I think DeWayne could take that tub of goo.

Not sure if the Sox will truly make any noise in the division down the stretch, but at least they are fun to watch and providing hope for the future. Meanwhile, the Cubs seem to be in some sort of death spiral, which is OK with me.

For some reason, me thinks the stars are going to align and that September make up game will be meaningful to one, maybe both teams. If so, I may actually have to pay a visit to The Shrine so I can “represent.”

"I put up some beautiful number." – Sammy Sosa
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." - Lou Piniella

by tailgater on Jun 29, 2009 10:40 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Them's Fightin' Words!

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jun 29, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey MM! Did you see the funny I made at your expense a few days ago?

Went green and everything.

Pronunciation: ho'kiz'um
Function: noun
1. A catch phrase commonly used by White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.
2. Standard parlance of an incompetent hillbilly; staple of stylized speech patterns associated with South Carolinian trailer communities; used to "describe" an event (or even a sequence of events) without uttering more than 8 or 9 syllables; in essence, a substitute for original thought.

by Chiburb on Jun 29, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you didn't see it, MM, search "hymen" and you should be all set.

(like the reply tactic here, Chi? just for you!) ;P

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jun 29, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm.

Pronunciation: ho'kiz'um
Function: noun
1. A catch phrase commonly used by White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.
2. Standard parlance of an incompetent hillbilly; staple of stylized speech patterns associated with South Carolinian trailer communities; used to "describe" an event (or even a sequence of events) without uttering more than 8 or 9 syllables; in essence, a substitute for original thought.

by Chiburb on Jun 29, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just looked it up. not bad.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jun 29, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didnt see any fights on friday

it was pretty pleasant really.

Only one guy ejected, a Cubs fan, that I witnessed.

And you better believe I started the na na hey hey stuff.

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 29, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

according to my bro

saturday set the record for drunk and disorderly arrests, at 65.

member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."

by thecip on Jun 29, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cachow

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

by furby2056 on Jun 29, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw a couple of guys in white shirts moving quickly through the left field stands Friday.

I’m pretty sure their idea of breaking up fights is to take the combatants to a isolated area of the ballpark and let them finish.

One of the security guards on the third base side is a shorter guy with longish, salt and pepper hair.

Someone suggested that if you were to charge onto the field, that’s the guy you run on.

I said no. He’s probably and old-school ex-Chicago Cop, with Jon Burge’s phone number and the heads of hippies on his basement wall. You do not run on him.

by 67WMAQ on Jun 29, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"You do not run on him."

AJ, on the other hand…

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not take Jenks

and stretch him out to be a starter next year? Is his endurance that bad that he couldn’t do it? I know he was a starter in the minors.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There was something else he did in the minors, too

It rhymes with “got injured often.”

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

by Sox Machine on Jun 29, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One inning per game is enough of an adventure

Maybe they can “stretch” him into being able to pitch 2 innings when needed.

"I put up some beautiful number." – Sammy Sosa
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." - Lou Piniella

by tailgater on Jun 29, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"got absolutely hammered on the team bus often"?

that kind of rhymes according to pop music

brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight

by whitesoxmatt on Jun 29, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

didn’t know much about his minor league career. Still sounds good in principle to me, but if can’t stay healthy there’s no point.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hasn't started a game since '04, only 5 games then.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/J/bobby-jenks.shtml

Pronunciation: ho'kiz'um
Function: noun
1. A catch phrase commonly used by White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.
2. Standard parlance of an incompetent hillbilly; staple of stylized speech patterns associated with South Carolinian trailer communities; used to "describe" an event (or even a sequence of events) without uttering more than 8 or 9 syllables; in essence, a substitute for original thought.

by Chiburb on Jun 29, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i've since looked at his numbers

his biggest problem seemed to be his control, which has been kept under control. But if he can’t stay healthy, there’s nothing to it.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i like the idea...

destroy his arm right before free agency. what do we care?

by Hatchetm on Jun 29, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is lunacy.

Bobby ain’t Joba. Papelbon is in much better shape and he doesn’t want to do the move. Absolutely not.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Papelbon is a one-pitch pitcher

Bobby has more of an arsenal than Papelbon. If he can’t stay healthy, that’s a different story. Past elbow troubles while starting is a big red flag.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which is why I'm not sure why this subject was broached.

Perhaps we can have Beckham catch? We need a good youthful catcher! How about if he plays CF? Maybe Flowers can play 3rd!

I mean, really. I like dreaming, too, but fer Chrissakes.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, for one, its the same position

For two, I didn’t know he had previous elbow injuries, which was why I later disavowed it when Jim mentioned he couldn’t stay healthy starting.

I don’t see how it’s that absurd of a premise, other than my previous lack of knowledge regarding his inability to stay healthy for the Angels farm systems. If you knew that previously, more power to you. But its not reaching to say that a relief pitcher who has command of three pitches could possibly be stretched out to start.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you a wee lad? that's not how corporate america works

nobody’s going to push for an unusual idea. easier to scoff and continue business as usual. a man could get fired that way.

by Hatchetm on Jun 29, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unusual is fine -

the realm of possibility is preferred. What do you think of his idea, hatch?

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in general i like the idea of making stud relievers into starters

because they are a lot cheaper. i like odd ideas. a lot of guys are starters in the minors then come up as relievers or are shortly converted to relievers. then they become good relievers. we have not proved that they could not be good starters, only they were not in their first 15-20 starts. seem like in reality, most rookie starters suck ass. guys like maddux were horrible.

low budget teams could try this method. trade for linebrink, make him a starter. what’s the worst that can happen? gonna lose 90 games anyway.

by Hatchetm on Jun 29, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Poreda might start out like that, though he was drafted as a starter.

I’d be interesting to see how many have made the successful transition from reliever to starter after 3-4 years of being outstanding in the pen. I would think the traits of a successful closer (forget yesterday, amped up, adrenaline running, bearing down on a very few hitters) wouldn’t serve a starter very well. But I’m just shooting from the hip here.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think you could rely on adaptability iff

the player bought into the idea as improving his future value.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea who in the history of pitching has gone from being a reliever

to a starter after 4 years of relieving. The other way around (think Ecksersley) is doable. I was just taken aback by the suggestion since Bobby’s history has been well-documented. Not trying to be a DB – I was just surprised.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smoltz and Dempster

both took 4 years of relieving before coming back to starting. It’s certainly not common, but that doesn’t mean its not doable. Maybe not with Jenks, but stretching someone out to start to get more utility out of a pitcher isn’t unreasonable.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smoltz was a reliever by necessity and stayed there kicking and screaming.

Dempster was crap out of the pen in 2006 and 2007. (Another example you could’ve cited was Kelvim Escobar, and look what happened to him.)

I hear you, but since we’ve all held our breath every time Bobby comes in re: his arm I don’t think that starting is his highest and best use.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whay not swap em all round

get Bobby in first then Thornton, followed by Linebrink or Dotel, then Crassco for a couple of innings and then Buerhle to finish it off

by hoodlight on Jun 29, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure, just like the Cubs' "College of Coaches" in the '60's.

That worked well.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

jenks is probably not your ideal candidate

buty why not foulke in his prime? how about that seven footer we got mad at and traded?

by Hatchetm on Jun 29, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rauch?

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rauch did start for us

he left the stadium after he got pulled I think, which is why we got mad at him.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I said it of Jenks

because you generally need three pitches to be successful as a starting pitcher. Bobby has worked to become more of a “pitcher” so he’d fit that description since he throws three pitches.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you disregard his injury history and economic concerns

he still needs a change up.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw him throw one this past week

that completely fooled a hitter. No idea how good it generally is, but he doesn’t throw one very often. Part of that could be because he doesn’t need to because he is a one inning pitcher. Just throwing that out there, no idea if that’s the case.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

establishing a new pitch probably takes 4 of 5 number the times of

appearances a starter would. he might be in the middle of the process of becoming comfortable with it…i don’t read the beat guys regularly, so i couldn’t tell you for sure. as for the larger issue, you could definitely construct a framework for a discussion of the idea. there are a lot of different variables, but producing some answer for each to get a rough idea of under what conditions a switch would be a good idea is definitely feasible. it’ll take you a lot more research.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it cant be that hard

don’t you just hold the ball differently?

by hoodlight on Jun 29, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

aguilera

was another guy who tried it.

by Hatchetm on Jun 29, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

only way he'd do it

is if the Sox made a good faith commitment first.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

he’s got guaranteed money coming in as a closer.

by Off the bus running on Jun 29, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should not find this

as funny as I do . . . but, alas, I could not stop laughing . . . From espns mlb rumors:

TRADES: Phillies like Wang

"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."

by jc2313 on Jun 29, 2009 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

colin does not find this funny.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

jc does not tread gingerly

Pronunciation: ho'kiz'um
Function: noun
1. A catch phrase commonly used by White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.
2. Standard parlance of an incompetent hillbilly; staple of stylized speech patterns associated with South Carolinian trailer communities; used to "describe" an event (or even a sequence of events) without uttering more than 8 or 9 syllables; in essence, a substitute for original thought.

by Chiburb on Jun 29, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jun 29, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd.

Is this is family portrait? The resemblance is frightening, except this one looks like his British brother. (hoodie knows what I’m saying.)

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but I was specifically referencing his dentistry.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

White does not just represent our Sox, hoodie – it represents our teeth. Now go get a Water Pic, fer Chrissakes, and use it.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, that was too easy.

If you go green I get half. hoodie the other half.

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't that what King Arthur used??

Get with the times man!

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jun 29, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is this Lifebuoy in powder form?

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

by winningugly on Jun 29, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my absence

missed yesterday’s game, spent all afternoon dealing with an emergency (though I was only tangentially involved)

Lesson, always wear your helmet, and a condom, preferably at the same time.

Twitter: @SouthSideCheat
SouthSideSox on Facebook

by The Cheat on Jun 29, 2009 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well I hope no one got brain damaged/pregnant.

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 29, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

im a big fan of self inflicted brain damage and pregnancy.

shaken, not stirred.

"Yes, the pitch in between the 2 home runs was HOF material.
Linebrink needs to be impaled by a trident." - Ozzie Montana 6-18-09

by e-gus on Jun 30, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Answer to our CF problems? (Rios, not Wells)

Jays may finally act on slumping stars
Ricciardi’s all but at the bag of balls stage with Wells and Rios

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/jays-may-finally-act-on-slumping-stars/article1200104/

Time to show Greg Walker the door.

by ballyb on Jun 29, 2009 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's the reporter's "sense"

do you know what sense he may have?

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lot's of $$ pressure in baseball (about 20K showed up each Sox / Dodger game), Colin.

I would guess there is a fair amount of pressure in Toronto to keep Halladay.

Something’s gotta give.

We shall see.

Time to show Greg Walker the door.

by ballyb on Jun 29, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the "bag of balls" as used in the article

seemed to be in reference to Rios’ lack of production rather than an immediate need to cut costs. he’s still a good player.

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

chatter above about the quality of comments on BCB inspired me to check out WSI

and there’s an interview with joe cowley!

did the OC really sleep with joe cowley’s wife? find out here

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

blasphemy!
Chone Figgins turned out not to be available, although many felt he would be

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i feel okay bringing up cowley's wife now
"Then I got an e-mail that the fans at WSI were killing me over it. So I checked it out and there was one individual that was ripping me via my last name. Well that bothered me, I take pride in my name and I said some things back to him. It escalated and I wound up saying something about George Bova’s wife that I shouldn’t have done."

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's delusional as well
I think there will always be people who want to physically read a newspaper and have it in hand. It’s a lot easier then having to try to find things via the internet and more comfortable too

" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT

by U-God on Jun 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's me.

EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
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by Sox Machine on Jun 29, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i found it revealing that jerry told joe to ease up on the duane schaffer firing

considering that we know it was tied to the feds investigation.

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

que?

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

click on the link son

or read this:


"Jerry felt very comfortable in the interview. I think all he wants from us is that we treat him fair and report what he actually says. This whole business of the media vs. Jerry Reinsdorf was probably fueled by one person and one person only, Jay Mariotti. He had a personal vendetta against Jerry and did everything he could to make the Sox look bad." (Author’s Note: According to some sources, the ‘feud’ started when Reinsdorf called up the Chicago Sun-Times and apparently suggested that the owners fire Mariotti for his comments. Mariotti got wind of the call and then escalated his rhetoric.)

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry, wrong excerpt
"Personally I like Jerry, I respect what he’s done and our relationship to be honest has been hot/cold at times. He’s pulled my over on the field and asked me to ease up on some of the things that I wrote about Duane Schaffer, who ironically was fired by Kenny a few weeks after he talked to me." (Author’s Note: Schaffer was the scouting director and responsible for the poor drafts the Sox had for a number of years.)

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jun 29, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

feds though?

you mean the Wilder incident?

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by colintj on Jun 29, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the lone sox fan BCB regular is apparently a WSI regular too.

not sayin’, just sayin’

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jun 29, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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