That Was A Good Idea
by larry on Jul 12, 2009 4:05 PM CDT
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PrintAnd, if anyone cares, the Futures Game is supposed to re-start at 4:30 (now 5:30) - how many errors can the apparently promoted to AAA Flowers commit?
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First series loss in almost exactly a month.
I blame drink.
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 12, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
It's the swastika. Deny it all you want.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
How are you feeling, tiger?
If you ever become a hopeless alcoholic, you can point to the 11 recs as blame for reinforcing self-destructive behavior.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
I have a long list of people, events and things to blame
But actually I’m fine — though unquestionably aided by alcohol, that post was more a product of post-victory delirium (and my disinterest in correcting iPhone keyboard mistakes) than anything else
¡signature!
Futures game is set to restart around 5:30 or 6
They said that it might be shortened to 7 innings so they can make time for the celebrity softball game. They are twittering the info on MiLB.com gameday.
Josh Hamliton has some sweet tats.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 12, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
that bat will play at any position.
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Hell Yes!
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 12, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Flowers load phase is shorter than in spring
encouraging
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I'm glad we're at the All-Star break.
All these losses despite the offense working their tails off has to be getting frustrating.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jul 12, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
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only its carlos gomez, the twat.
I just accidentally the Fleshlight.
Accidentally what?
THE WHOLE THING!!
All Sox players req'd to commit error on first opportunity
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I thought you were kidding
Or I hoped. Then I looked at the box score
There indeed are White Sox traditions
¡signature!
Cowley seemed to think so on the radio today.
Considering they have Pods playing CF everyday you’d assume he’s coming soon.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 12, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
With Q back
this team would be a Clayton Richard replacement away from running away with this division.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart
Drugs?
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
i dont know
Pods
Che
Q
Thome
Dye
Konerko
AJ
Savior
Getz/Nix
Buehrle
Floyd
Danks
Contreras
FA/Trade
sounds pretty solid to me
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart
Most probably
1. Podsednik will regress somewhat (or worse).
2. Ramirez will hit somewhere between 1st 40 games and last 40 games.
3. Who knows about Q!.
4. Thome doesn’t look VG as of late.
5. Can Dye keep it up.
6. Can Konerko keep it up.
7. I’d sell AJs O and D.
8. VG
9. VG
I like the pitching, except Dotel + heart attack Jenks is an accident waiting to happen.
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
Also Twins (much easier) & Tigers (easier) schedules in 2nd half are better.
Games in 1st half against Bos, NYY, TBR, Tex & LAA (best records by far before ASB).
Sox — 13
Tigers — 18
Twins — 22
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
Sox play terrible against the Blue Jays and the Rangers
and we have 0 left with them. so i think we’re good.
Kenwo4life=ratings
Problem is
PF is a reoccuring medical condition, its never fully healed
Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my
being hurt
" 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
What about Ian Snell?
I know zero about the guy except that he’s hot fire down in the minors and doesn’t want to pitch in Pittsburgh ever again. So forgive my possible complete ignorance on this one
¡signature!
id give pittsburgh a call and see what theyre asking for
if not too much, im pretty sure he’d be a better option than clayton richard, with a lot more upside.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart
id give em a call, as it couldnt possibly hurt
I just accidentally the Fleshlight.
Accidentally what?
THE WHOLE THING!!
i traded for ian snell on mlb2k8 during my season...
he was fucking dominant….i’m just sayin…
that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma
he's killin it with the red sox in 08 the show
I just accidentally the Fleshlight.
Accidentally what?
THE WHOLE THING!!
cubs may confirm what we all knew: they are bankrupt.
morally, financially, legally, whatever.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-biz-chicago-cubs-bankruptcy-july13,0,5186979.story
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I knew it
All we had to do was kick in the door, and the whole rotting edifice would come crashing down.
Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.
by ChicagoPete on Jul 13, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
mmmmmmmm
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 13, 2009 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Doug Mientkiewicz
not a Nick Swisher fan.
http://johnsterling.blogspot.com/2009/07/twitter-will-survive-without-shelley.html
by Off the bus running on Jul 13, 2009 8:44 AM CDT reply actions
Keeping with the turd theme....
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 13, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I saw a signed Swisher bat the Louisville Slugger Museum a few weeks ago. I could tell it was from his Sox days because he signed "D-30" under his name.
gotta bring the awesome to your autograph, bro!
"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote
by SkanchoDanza on Jul 13, 2009 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Self-love, baby!
On a more + note, Tdogg was only off by one game re: ASB record. I believe he said the Sox would be 3 over .500. Not bad, Tdogg.
Though Smoltz is pitching well, as well as Penny. Count can’t carry Colon (literally or figuratively) all by hisself. PPB.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
It just hit me (again) that it's the All Star Break.
What a shittyass week. Dammit.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
Actually, I am anticipating a very exciting, long-awaited read in the mail any day now! I will probably do just that.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 13, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
August, 1985 Playgirl?
I guess you could consider that a “read”.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
as observed, pining for reading material to arrive by post appears to be a genetic trait
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 13, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't subscribe to tweets and if I did, I would not encourage that dbag.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 13, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
you sound like his wife.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Have I mentioned how cute Orlando Cabrera is?
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 13, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
He fits your profile.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Jul 13, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a supermodel compared to her others
Formerly Crede's Crew
dont worry, harry potter is here to save us
I just accidentally the Fleshlight.
Accidentally what?
THE WHOLE THING!!
aroldis chapman has signed with athletes premier international
http://www.athletespremier.com/press.html
these guys are going to be making some bank.
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?
Never heard of this group – why would you say they are going to make some bank?
Also, what is up with a cuban having a last name of “Chapman”? Sounds eerilly similar to a guy with the fake name of “Dennis Nolte”.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
you realize agents don't work for free, right?
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
Yeah
I understand. But, why state that with this cuban kid? All of the agents with clients that were drafted in this years draft made bank too. Just thought maybe I was missing something….
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
uh, chapman is going to get more than the players who were drafted. like, a lot more.
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Okay
got your point now. $30 – 60M contract…I guess that could be some bank. Read he was hitting 102MPH on the gun and a lefty. Nice.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
especially for some guys i've never heard of before.
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I enjoy how they are serving the previously ignored Latin American
and US inner-city Latinos, and they are based in White Plains, NY. White Plains, represent!
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Jul 13, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
these guys are as white, or whiter, than you or me.
peninsulares.
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that's hard to do.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
No one is whiter than you, larry.
At least visually. You may jave a brother’s heart/soul, but you’d still be the first ofay to be taken hostage if the Revolution came down. I can at least pass for Latin/Greek/Jew/Dago/Middle Eastern.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Jul 13, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
if i ever was allowed outside during daylight, it wouldn't take long.
the first time he saw a picture of me, my wife’s grandfather asked if i was black.
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Wife makes you clean the inside of the house all Sat and Sun's?
You should move to Florida…those people only work until 3pm, so they can catch dinner by 4pm – plus you’d get much sun time.
No need to worry about a job and $$…you can become a billionaire being a bankruptcy atty down there in 5-years.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That is only slightly hyperbolic re: FL.
I have a client whose kid is an attorney in Ft. Myers – was going broke as a real estate attorney until last year, switched to BK, and is raking it in. Gotta stay flexible.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Jul 13, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
My inlaws neighbor is cleaning up in Venice Beach.
Has a bumper sticker thanking George Bush…
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm sure i'll be getting some sun when i go to georgia soon.
at least i think it’s sunny in tbilisi.
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I bet it won't be hot and humid either.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
That is hysterical.
Is he Dutch, like Cheat? Then I could understand. (Was he married to Obama’s Grandma?)
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Jul 13, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
i met your boy kittle yesterday
nice guy. turns out his older sister used to babysit my cousins
" 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
I saw him yesterday too at the G Bash
My daughter got a picture with him and he signed her autograph “stay sweet and smile, Ron Kittle”….pretty cool. He was a pretty cool dude. I mentioned the name “Dennis Nolte” to him and he laughed and said he met that guy once and thought he was a gay jewish porn star.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
i almost name-dropped wu
" 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
You funny.
You should give up your day job.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Goddammit, there is room for only one gay jewish porn star on this site.
Steve Stone, of course.
Wait … who did you think I was talking about?
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 13, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Where did you meet him?
Yeah, he’s a nice guy if you are just a regular guy. If you are pretentious I bet he don’t cotton to that.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
grinder bash
met him and carlos may. got to go in the dugouts and bullpens, ran around the warning track. it was pretty tight.
" 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
Man - at the Sat bash it was Melton an Minosa for the thousanth time
Remember when "Cuban Pride" meant something...
I enjoyed this too.
was surprised at how stiff the outfield padding was.
free beer. free food. good times.
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
great times
i now own a gameworn don cooper jersey
" 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
Did you give Coop a pair of pig nuts?
You PF’er, you. ;)
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
nope
there is a food or tobacco stain on the front, which makes me laugh. my dad got a joey cora
" 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
was looking for a gameworn shingo jersey. no luck
but if you where a casey rogowski fan you’d be set!
also saw an erstad one. I was surprised it wasn’t dirty.
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
i saw the ragowski one and just started laughing
the people around me were confused
" 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
I was at the May 29th one
got some good pictures, the old sox players were Danny Pasqua and Carlos May. Fun times.
Kenwo4life=ratings
Ever hear of Vicente Fox? Cristina Kirchner?
Not everyone in Latin America is named Uribe or Contreras.
Just about - Fox' last name is Quesada.
Kirchner’s maiden name is Fernandez.
Fer Chrissakes.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Fox' mother's name is Quesada
Just like Castro’s “last” name is Ruz.
And Nestor Kirchner’s last name is still Kirchner.
Look up the full Kirchner name.
Of course, Argentina housed a lot of Nazis, so German hames can be quite common.
I’m just sayin’ – somethimes “ski” means Polish. And Latin American names sound similar. It’s OK.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Without veering further off topic
Kirchner’s lineage is, I believe, Swiss-Slavic. Been in South America a lot longer than Eichmann and Mengele. (Roberto Bolano: “Latin America is the insane asylum of Europe.”)
I think I am in the majority on this one...Chapman?? Come on...
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
the english get around. especially english merchants.
and there’s a place in cuba called something or other chapman. amazingly, not every country is homogenic.
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Elias Rankings 2008 and 2009 season (through 7/11/09)
Dye, Type A
Dotel, barely Type A
http://www.scribd.com/full/17307814?access_key=key-b51zwnu6cmptu1y7vn6
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions
At the break, my glass is half full (usually with Sprecher...try it sometime)
I can’t say with any certainty that the Sox can/will win the division, but I can say I’ve mostly enjoyed the ride so far. They’ve gotten a hell of a lot out of guys that could have been awful – namely Pods, Gordo, Getz, and Nix.
I’m not saying they’re tearing it up (well, Pods, maybe), but they are playing above average based on their experience, seem to be able to get clutch hits, and have given the Sox a speed element that we haven’t seen since Rudy Law stole 77 back in ’83.
The starting 3 (maybe even 4 – if Contreras continues to drink the blood of infants) pitchers are solid and the bats have come alive, showing that they can come back in games that seem to be blowouts. They don’t necessarily win, but they don’t lay down and die either. The bullpen could be better, but who in the division has a stellar pen?
Regardless of how healthy he is, when he returns, even an 80% healthy Q! will be better than the Wise/Anderson combo offensively, and will be a long-ball threat, which is always a bonus.
Barring injuries (fingers crossed) I see no reason to doubt Paulie and JD will continue to hit and are each on pace for about 100 RBI each. The only true disappointment (although he does seem to pull off clutch hits as well) is Thome, whose numbers could be better for a DH…although I was surprised to discover he has a .400 OBP, which is tops among the starters.
The Sox will probably make a solid run at the division thanks to the parity among the top 3 teams. The true test will be when they have to face exceptionally talented teams like TB, BOS and NY. But if they can take series vs. teams they should beat and split with the rest, I think they’ll be fine…with or without any “big moves.” And if they come up short this year, as Timbuk 3 once sang, “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.”
"To play for me you have to have some balls." - Ozzie Guillen (6/30/09)
5th starter and D will be the achillies heal...
I also like that the team can manufacture runs more instead of waiting for the long ball all the time. Besides Q!, we have remained relatively injury free (not counting Colon)…we need that to continue. We also need the Tigers starting pitching to remember that it is the Tigers starting pitching.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
Clayton will probably get one more start to prove himself. Not sure what the plan is if he blows it. Poreda I suppose…although I’m not sure how long the “stretching out” process would take.
Again, who has a phenomenal #5? Everyone has the same issues, so it is likely to be a dogfight until the very end. I highly doubt anyone is going to run away and hide in that division.
"To play for me you have to have some balls." - Ozzie Guillen (6/30/09)
Not sure if Richard is even a capable #5
I just want him to get into or through the 6th without giving up 6+ runs. I want him to give us a chance to win, but just as importantly I don’t want the bullpen getting used up during his starts.
The OF and 3B defense is worrisome.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I always had that same worry about Javy Vazquez
He’d be fantastic for 5 innings and then the bottom would fall out.
I give Gordo a big break at 3B because he’s a college SS learning 3B at the MLB level on the job.
And…you’re right…a defense with Q!, Pods and JD isn’t going to scare anyone, but those 3 bats can make up for a lot of gappers that are going to get through.
"To play for me you have to have some balls." - Ozzie Guillen (6/30/09)
I am not coming down on Beckham
but the D is going to be scary from his spot for the rest of the year – but it is what it is.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
We're just going to have to live with it, they could have never called him up and stuck with Fields
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 13, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
A secondary benefit to these young guys is that they are also pushing guys like Fields and Anderson to (at least try to) perform better.
"To play for me you have to have some balls." - Ozzie Guillen (6/30/09)
I really doubt that Fields and BA weren't trying their hardest.
Them failing is due to them not being good, not a lack of trying.
If anything it probably makes it more difficult for them, for most guys its a lot easier to perform when you are gauranteed a spot and can just worry about playing and not if you’re going to still be on the team tomorrow.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 13, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
You know people find different sources of motivation.
Some guys like the challenge, some guys like security, some guys play better angry, some guys like peace. Seems like Fields has actually picked up his game a notch (at bat, at least) since Becks arrived (or maybe it’s only because he’s not a 3rd baseman and likes 1B/DH.
Or not.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Or, that he only gets to play when it's a good match up now.
I’m just saying I don’t think they weren’t trying as hard as they could before.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 13, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Anderson gets distracted easily by pussy.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 13, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
hate to nitpick
but thome is not a true disappointment…he was OPS’n 0.9 for most of the 1st half. remember, batting average is for pussies…
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 13, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
14 homers in the first half is a dissapointment
but the walk rate is much higher, so im content
i'll delete your SSS existence in a second. there is nothing that allows SSS posters, at any one moment, to keep posting, but the mere pleasure of larry.
-larry
I have a feeling
We will be picking up a big name pitcher by the end of the month.. hopefully if we do it will be worth it. I don’t want a “rental” because at this point it wouldn’t be worth destroying our farm. If we do make the playoffs we will be out fast.
Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my
Don't sweat the pitching..."Big Game" Freddy is waiting in the wings
"To play for me you have to have some balls." - Ozzie Guillen (6/30/09)
"Don't 'sweat' the pitching - Freddy...".
Heh.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Oh boy!
I forgot who it was that said it, but basically stated that he wasn’t “there yet” in terms of perfoming.
Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my
SSH Sighting on Sun-times.com?
stk wrote:
This team is in a shambles. Buehrle should have sobered up before he took the hill. Check out this line: 3 1/3 innings pitched, 10 hits, 8 runs, 1 walk, 3 home runs. For a guy who is making millions of dollars there is no excuse for that type of disgraceful performance.
Formerly Crede's Crew
He should donate the rest of his salary to the "Save the South Side Irish parade" fund
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 13, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Clean out the farms, get me a CF or a SP
I don’t see any sure thing prospect that we have other than Beckham, let ’er rip – one more good player should get us over the hump in the 2nd half.
Here’s a lucky c-note for your new deals Kenny
Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.
That guy invented the electronic kite
¡signature!
by billyok on Jul 13, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
A few thoughts:
1) I am really unimpressed with Poreda….not only did I know he had shit for breaking stuff, but, where is this mid-90’s heat? By no means am I giving up on him, but I wouldn’t hesitate to trade him if we get good value for him 2) I would have to be bowled over to trade Beckham, Danks or Flowers, as hopefully they’ll constitute three-quarters of our middle in the coming years 3) Something tells me Buehrle could be in for a bit of a stuggle in the second half….I guess just normal regression to the mean stuff 4) I certainly would dangle Jenks to see what he might fetch.
How did you not know his breaking stuff had issues?
It’s the reason he was still in the minors.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 13, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I did know.
My comment is strangely worded….but, yeah, I knew it needed work.
He's kinda funky too....
is he what you’d call a short-armer? I don’t know, maybe it actually helps him because it’s deceptive?
I'd agree with 1
From what I’ve seen, I don’t think he’s even the second coming of Matt Thornton. I expected more from his fastball. I can’t imagine Poreda’s trade value is very high. He hasn’t looked like much more than javier lopez at this point.
I think the Sox are going to have trouble making a deal, as no one is going to give up anything of value unless the Sox trade Beckham or Flowers (or both).
This cracked me up:
ESPN.com’s Buster Olney believes the Phillies should let the Blue Jays take three A prospects, one B prospect and one C prospect for Roy Halladay.
Does PHI really have 3 A prospects? That’s an insane price — I’m not sure there’s more than zero teams that have that kind of minor league talent.
by hitlesswonder on Jul 13, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
the sox are 2 and 3 after we raised the stone pony from the ashes of playgirl
those pics may have offered amusement for those of us who spend 6 hours a day on SSS, i’m inclined to think it’s a curse in disguise. prior to 7/9, the sox could have won the division even with mediocre talent and effort. but the sox will fail because of the stone pony has come to avenge us after being awoken from relative obscurity. the stone pony adopted other forms in the past to foil the sox including various no-name rookie pitchers and nick punto.
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 13, 2009 4:15 PM CDT reply actions
beckham just misses dave cameron's mlb trade value top 50
Gordon Beckham, 3B/SS, Chicago – 0.2 WAR
A year after getting drafted, he hit his way to the majors. If I was completely sure he’d be a quality defensive shortstop long term, he’d have made the list.
Fielding (UZR) at a -1.9
Minor league post-ish question: is fielding something that tends to improve over time (short of a complete position change)? or have guys basically plateaued by the time they’re in the majors?
guy's learning a new position
there’s definitely a transition cost…though i don’t think it’s been covered in research yet. you can find Beckham’s TotalZone D stats at minorleaguesplits.
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I completely blanked on the position switch, which obviously is a huge factor
But even accepting that, how much… whaddyoucallit… progress can you expect from a player defensively as they mature? It doesn’t seem like Flowers really has a future catching, for instance: is that a virtue of a general leveling out? something symptomatic to that position? a shortcoming on his part? (I’m a little hesitant to bring up Flowers just because it may be a more specified response than the question probably demands, but it still illustrates the general idea I’m digging toward.)
i'm not actually sure what the age patterns for defense look like
for infielders. for outfielders, speed is the biggest component of defense. and speed of course peaks around 24-25. for the infield i’d guess it’s more like hitting, in that the experience factor in the tools + experience = performance equation is much more important. you can definitely check out fangraphs to get an idea of age versus performance for defense.
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OT: for the OPOS
The Orlando Sentinel reports that the Magic have decided to match Marcin Gortat’s five-year, $34 million offer sheet, extended to him by the Mavericks.
This is somewhat unexpected, as Gortat averaged less than 13 minutes per game behind Dwight Howard last season. His agent said he is “very, very disappointed.” Orlando now has impressive frontcourt depth, with the recent addition of Brandon Bass, and they’re willingness to spend might make them the favorite to win the East again. For the Mavericks, it’s back to the drawing board.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
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Holy Shit.
DeVosis buying himself a title, he thinks. He witnesses a lot, and he is richer than God (I know who does his estate planning, and he is a billionaire in every financial sense), so I bet he’s thinking “What the heck. Make your move.” while alive. He was on death’s doorstep a few years ago (bad ticker) and probably sees each day as a gift.
I’m surprised, but not surprised. $ isn’t what motivates this guy. A legacy does.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
PS Don't be surprised if he is traded.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
cause that will sure help DeVosis's legacy
OPOS.
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
I can always count on you to point out my typos.
POS.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
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