The Morning After the Worst Day of the Season
by U-God on Jul 16, 2009 10:59 AM CDT
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PrintIf you're like me (which I know at least a good chunk of the regulars are) yesterday was your least favorite day of the baseball season. At least the other day's of the ASB give us something to watch. The day after the All-Star game is what I expect Hell to be like if I'm unfortunate enough to wind up there: it's mid-July, hotter than Pod's wife, there is no baseball, and my coworkers keep asking me to work for them on my day off. Thankfully, that evil day has passed and even though the Sox have the day off, at least there is pro baseball being played today.
Now that I got my monologue out of the way, I can start getting to the point (other than that we needed something new on the frontpage). So far this season the White Sox have given us their best Sergio Leone impression. We have witnessed the good (PK's resurgence, JD continuing to hit like he's young, and Buehrle, Easy Heat, and Jenks), the bad (Contreras pre-minors trip, Colon since then, plantar fasciitis, the entire Nick Swisher trade), and the ugly (Wilson Betemit, Scott Linebrink, the inability to find a real centerfielder). So what does the future hold? I throw my two cents in after the jump.
Depending on how the playoff races of the AL and NL Central wind up shaking out, the Sox have either 72 or 73 games left in the regular season. For simplicity's sake, I'm just going to go with 72. This isn't me saying I don't think we'll need the make-up game, but me being lazy and taking the easier route. We only play two teams that we haven't seen yet this season. As it would happen, they have the two best records in the American League: the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. But to be honest, who cares? Yeah, they're pretty good teams right now and probably will be when we play them. But to everyone who has been scared of the stronger schedule the second half is supposed to bring, don't be. Our remaining combined opponents' record this season in 442-476. That's a .481 winning percentage. Only 21 of our remaining games are against the Yanks, BoSox, and Angels. We have 18 games against the bottom-feeding Orioles, Royals, and Indians. Those 33 games against the Rays, A's, Tigers, Mariners, and Twins are going to be the ones that determine our fate. Just under half (30) of our remaining games are against the Central. The Sox fate is completely in their own hands. It's been a down year in the division, as we've been saying all season. I'm feeling TDogg's optimism. Just take care of Detroit and things will probably work out. I'm just happy the ASB is over.
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Good read U-Dog. Didn't realize how the scehedule looked, so that's good to know.
I’m not that worried though – we usually play NYY pretty tough. Like you said, beat the Tigers and Twins, and I like our chances.
Formerly Crede's Crew
U-Dog. I like that.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Jul 16, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 16, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
i think chi used to call me that back in the day
" 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 knew something was off when I saw "u-dog"
thanks wu for pointing it out
Lupe, release the balloons!
wu is pointing out typos?
finkle is einhorn!
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 16, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, I'm a little slow again this week.
My bizzle, U-God (& TDogg by implication).
Formerly Crede's Crew
"we usually play NYY pretty tough."
Gotta disagree. Last 3 years.
vs NYY 8 – 15
vs. Bos 6 – 15
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
Damn, I must be thinking back to the series in 05 out here which was sick
Formerly Crede's Crew
2000
Was pretty sweet too
Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my
The nat'l TV game against Hernandez was incredible
Duque doesn’t get out of the first. Jim Parque wins his seventh. Good times.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYA/NYA200006180.shtml
they've already scheduled the makeup game.
sept. 3
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
did not know that
thanks
" 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
a birthday win would be nice.
I just accidentally the Fleshlight.
Accidentally what?
THE WHOLE THING!!
Fuck Halladay... try to pry rios
Rios would be fun 2010 and beyond...
but not sure why the Jays would part with him…just another Rosenthal speculation…
Start mentioning any CF just because the sox need one.
I would offer JorDanks, Goggles, and littlebridge/
God Rios would be nice
Just can’t see him this year though unless someone wants Thome.
by No Pressure on Jul 16, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Because he is owed $12M per
for the next 5 years . . . and still has value. Unlike the guy in the OF he plays next to.
"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."
Did you see his contract? Insane
Pods has a higher OPS this year btw. Take that for what its worth.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
That guy's a dick. I wish Rios would've kicked the shit out of him.
Who signs every time? Anyone can be made look bad like this.
I know you’re being funny, but what a douche that “fan” was.
Formerly Crede's Crew
Yeah I somewhat I agree. I think the person that wan't his autograph was actually a kid and Rios just ignored the kid.
Not cool imho. Also didn’t help that Rios went 0-5 with 5K that day lol.
I hear you, just saying, I guarantee 100% of players have not signed at some point
Kid or not
And from reading comments on the video and 1 article about it, supposedly the kid is a known autograph seller.
Formerly Crede's Crew
Ripken signed 100% of the time.
ONE HUNDRED!
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Starting Pitching baby
Sox can hold their own in any series now that the top 4 SPs have hit their stride. For that reason I’m not particularly concerned with NY or BOS.
10 games left with the Tigers, and 9 with the Twins – that’s 20% of the remaining games vs the 2 contenders. If we can minimize the number of games the 5th starter goes against those two teams we should be in good shape.
Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.
I dont like our chances in fenway.... other than that i agree. we could beat the rest of those teams
I would be more nervous if there was a heavy dose of Toronto and Texas
Kenwo4life=ratings
There's 6 off days in Aug & Sep
Will be interesting to see how they juggle the staff – there’s such a big dropoff to the #5 starter. Do you skip over the 5th starter going for the short term payoff, or preserve arms for the long term.
Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.
by ChicagoPete on Jul 16, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Stretch it out in August (use 5),
and go to 4 in Sept, maybe. When did they go to a 4-man rotation last year?
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Jul 16, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
IIRC, pretty late in the game...last few weeks of Sept
Formerly Crede's Crew
How did you guys spend your "day after all star game" day?
I went and bought paint supplies at home depot and went downtown with the wife to dinner to meet up with her friend and fiancee….. Thank god normal life in front of the TV and computer starts tomorrow. can’t take much more family shit haha
Kenwo4life=ratings
sat around feeling sick
realized it was withdrawal
" 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
Realized I have a month left before school starts again, and weeped
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 16, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Wept.
I see why you are going back to school. ;)
Masters/Ph.D/MD/JD? For what type of school did our wonderful Loyola U. prepare you?
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Jul 16, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
English is not required to practice medicine
Not smart enough for medical school, osteopathy.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 16, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Father- and sister-in-laws are DO's (Dad deceased).
Supposedly Dad-in-law punched his hospital administrator, who was in a wheelchair at the time, in the face for dissing DO’s to Dad-in-law’s face. Lost his job. Youngstown Jews took no crap.
Too many applicants for med school this year, OM.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
by winningugly on Jul 16, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
i gather you're very respectful to the father outlaw
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 16, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha, I'm sure there are some MDs who still think that way, but nowadays they are essentially similar
Some DOs swear by the manipulation stuff they learn, others treat as bullshit, we’ll see how I enjoy it.
Too many applicants, but (most) medical schools are increasing class sizes accordingly. There’s going to be a massive shortage of family practicioners and pediatricians by 2012 (at least that’s what the AMA and AAMC told us at school). Trying to increase class sizes to fill the gap, but who the hell wants to do general practice when they’re spending half a million for education?
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 16, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
you're not planning on practicing in illinois, are you? if so, god help you.
Cashing checks and having sex.
Why? Because the Chicago-based AMA shits brutally on and makes like altogether miserable for anyone who isn't the AMA?
You’ll need more than God to get by the AMA.
Who knows, that's almost 10 years down the road, I just don't want to flunk basic science at this time
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 16, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
My wife works for the American Osteopathic Association
I get to hear all about how DO’s should be the Dr.’s of choice. She also complains to me about her job and I state that she works for a health not-for-profit which I thus, do not consider working in the real world.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
health(y) ...OPOS syndrome is setting in.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks....I think
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 17, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure you will be fine.
I’m actually a 3rd year DO student in a state that borders IL. I applied to CCOM, interviewed, was accepted. I have several friends that are currently there, and that were a few years ahead of me. Solid school, just a lot of BS and the curriculum and testing schedule sucks monkey balls. A lot of other med schools treat their med students a lot better in that regard. You’ll be fine. Enjoy the time and be ready to study your @ss off for the next 2yrs. Peace man.
umpired baseball and was told i ruined a team's chances of winning because
i called the team out on strikes 3 times in the last inning…..anyways…told the guy to fuck off and teach his team how to swing the bat
that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma
cocaine is a hell of a drug
i don't really consider a raspberry from sliding into home an injury
by U-God on May 31, 2009 4:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
by Where Triples Go to Die on Jul 16, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Cringing and weeping with occasional sobbing.
You know, pretty much like any other day.
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 16, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Went to work
pretty normal…
today though, I had to sit through a process with a new client called a Clinical Screening, usually lasts 45 minutes, this took 2 and a half hours. Heard some crazy shit. Drove to Elmhurst and took a practice LSAT test.
Long fucking day
Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my
does anyone else think the ranger's should go after halladay?
lord knows they have enough in the farm system and he couldn’t easily be what it takes to get them over the hump this year
" 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
Sure, why not...although I think he might veto that one, but who knows?
Formerly Crede's Crew
Rangers can't add much more payroll.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
seems like they are
described as a long shot though…
The Rangers made me some moola in Vegas when they were playing against TB
Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my
Hold back angry comments if posted previously
After playing at Single-A Kannapolis during the Triple-A All-Star break, outfielder Carlos Quentin has been reassigned to Triple-A Charlotte, where he will play left field Thursday night.
Quentin could return to the Chicago White Sox soon if he plays well and has no setbacks the next couple of days
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
scout on poreda
White Sox left-hander Aaron Poreda: “This kid has just been overpowering at times out of the bullpen and I’ve got to believe he moves into the rotation if they decide to make any changes.”
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9246
personally, i think this scout’s reasoning for suggesting poreda should be in the rotation is clearly bullshit. one sentence simply does not tell me everything i want – nay, need – to know. how was he overpowering? against whom? what does “at times” mean? aren’t there other and better ways to support such an argument? what a waste.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
Overpowering fastball at times and _______.
I think he is one of the Sox advance scouts who is in charge of scouting other teams lefty starters that we haven’t seen before.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Poreda looks like Thornton lite so far
How long could he last in a rotation at this level with one pitch. Richard is better 5th starter material
given richard's struggles and poreda's lack thereof, i think there's ample reason to give him a shot.
Cashing checks and having sex.
By the nature each pitcher has been used, Poreda has less chance to struggle because for the most part he's only seeing action in low leverage situations
And Poreda’s ERA looks sparkling, but his control hasn’t been good and the breaking ball is disappointing. These are struggles too. As a starter he’d be pitching in tougher situations against lineups loaded with RH. Richard hasn’t fared too well recently, but overall he’s been above replacement level while having one of the highest BABIP among all starting pitchers. I’m satisfied with what he provides for a 5th starter, I’d keep him there awhile longer
I don't think he has been league average.
He rarely makes it into the 5th inning. If we are going to win this guy either has to turn things around or we need to make a move.
Kenwo4life=ratings
Wilson Betemit
I think of him playing third in his groovy sports glasses, watching a routine grounder go buzzing by…and I have a little chuckle.
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
Ah yes, I remember the goggly lad myself
Always a pleasant fellow. Funny to look back and have a quiet laugh.
Maybe we shouldn’t have had him shot in the crotch after all.
Tell me about it. Brent Lillibridge. Did that really happen?
Remember Jerry Owens? Mike MacDougal? Hula Hoops? Chewing Gum?
OT - Young Cubs Fan Mocks Ryan Dempster's Pain (from deadspin.com)
This young fan in blue has thoroughly enjoyed Ryan Dempster’s comical fall over a dugout railing, not realizing that the pitcher has just fractured his big toe and will spend a month on the DL. Go Cubbies! (full article here)
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
thats pretty great.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
HA-HA!
i don't really consider a raspberry from sliding into home an injury
by U-God on May 31, 2009 4:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
by Where Triples Go to Die on Jul 16, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Cowley in tights
Did anyone post this yet? Sorry if I am late to the party, but too funny not to post. Nice tights Joe and he even is rocking the barb wire tat.
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/1662090,CST-SPT-joepro12.article
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
geebus. I hope that tat isn't real because it doesn't even go fully around the arm.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 16, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
he got it when he was a skinny 15 year old
now he is a fat 41 year old.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
so instead of his skin stretching, he grew new sections of skin?
is this some new science i don’ t know about?
good point shakey, now get back in the basement you POS. ;)
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
oh my, where is the vasoline at?
i don't really consider a raspberry from sliding into home an injury
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by Where Triples Go to Die on Jul 16, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome to the Dogg family......
I like the optimism. The remaining schedule comes down to simply winning the division games. Unless Detroit adds some arms they will past them.
Spent the pre and allstar break studying for my first Microsoft exam (Vista client). I passed. Yea.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
congrats
exams suck
"...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
Especially prostate
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
Even when they're free like with the MLB promotion?
Formerly Crede's Crew
I guess it depends who's doing them...players wives?
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
Sheehan thinks the Sox are serious contenders to pick up Halladay
#27: Chicago White Sox (me: 739 RS, 828 RA; projected: 749 RS, 746 RA). The same question again: are the White Sox allowing fewer runs because they’re pitching and defending very well, or because they play extra games against mediocre teams? In this case, I can see an argument for the former; of six Sox starters this year, five have performed at basically league-average or better, with only Clayton Richard pitching poorly. I come back to something I’ve written again and again, which is that Ozzie Guillen can manage a pitching staff. Sox pitchers are fourth in the league in strikeouts and fourth in walks allowed, and have allowed just about a homer a game despite playing in a tough park for long balls. Add in a whole bunch of bat-missing relievers (the Sox’ top four in the pen have struck out 151 men and walked just 47 unintentionally in 134 2/3 innings), and you can keep runs off the board. They could use a major league outfielder, whether than means a healthy Carlos Quentin or something from outside the organization. Remember, Kenny Williams already made one big trade, acquiring Jake Peavy before Peavy nixed the deal, so the Sox are clearly prepared to trade tomorrow for today. All things considered, the Sox may well be the favorites to land Roy Halladay.
Of course, it’s Sheehan so take it with a huge grain of salt.
Is it still the fourth inning?
why do they need a major league outfielder? hasn't he seen what pods has done so far this season?
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
He's hating on Pods because of his mad skills and boyish good looks
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
And that hot chick he gets to bang.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 16, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I'm thinking just Pods
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
have there been any post-kid sightings of mrs. pods?
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 16, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you loosen the restraints once in awhile?
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
who needs restraints when you can stick her in a well in the basement?
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 17, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I assumed he was talking about the triple-headed Wise/Owens/Anderson hydra we've had out in center
oh wait, this is referring to that huge part of the thread I totally skipped over, isn’t it?
Is it still the fourth inning?
I skipped it too. Don't think we missed much.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 16, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
glad to know I'm not alone in skipping
Formerly Crede's Crew
writers should never imply anything. clearly.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
It was never implied.
I never said we didn’t need an outfielder, nor did anyone else. You’re just being a jackass. The guy made a bad argument and used a meaningless statistic to make it.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 16, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
couldn't have been said better....
but no mention of cooper when talking about the staff…coop gets no love
Get to know larry.
He is toying with you.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
larry has risen from the dead with the Pods conversation - do not look at the man behind the curtain, because he isn't that good!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
barons @ mobile 7:05pmET
so there’s that.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
Kanny, Bristol and Greatfalls are where its at.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 16, 2009 4:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i stand corrected
Kanny @ Savannah, 7pmET
Bristol vs. Bluefield, 7pmET
Great Falls vs. Ogden, 7pmMT
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 16, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Right on.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 16, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
link roundup
barons gameday
barons audio
kanny audio
bristol box score
great falls audio
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 16, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
purely legit rec
for the hard work
I just accidentally the Fleshlight.
Accidentally what?
THE WHOLE THING!!
+1
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 16, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
not hard enough work, didn't realize that the knights' "next game 7/20" meant *home* game, thus missing Q!
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 16, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs sign BJ Ryan, 1 yr deal
http://twitter.com/espnchicago/status/2676212862
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
6 more games @MN.
Any thoughts on next year?
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions
2 More Stimulus packages from Obama
and we will still be in a recession.
WTGTD will be in California 24/7 as they will decriminalize marijuana to prevent from filing chapter 11.
larry will still be throwing daggers at Pods, even though he is out of baseball.
WU will be getting excited for his birthday “celebration” with the mrs.
I will be trying on my various Roy Halladay White Sox jerseys.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
i don't really consider a raspberry from sliding into home an injury
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by Where Triples Go to Die on Jul 16, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Its already Decriminilized
They are talking about legalizing it
There is actually a very similar bill in IL right now, but we have some bigger issues.
My job looks safe until about November when we have to go through the budget shit all over again
Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my
here is a video of who i believe we should make our center fielder.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JflAfmDQwMM
Kenwo4life=ratings
I am on board...he's got plus range and a power bat. Throw in some speed and he's the perfect CF
I wouldn’t bat him leadoff though…I’d start him off in the 9 hole and then once his AVG is up around .400, where it will be, move him up.
PS – anyone who didn’t see the softball game…Nelly had a sick diving catch (in LF) and crushed a HR to boot.
Formerly Crede's Crew
Be still my heart!
I had a frightening idea….. i was looking outside at the rain coming down and thought what if the game tomorrow is rained out. I can’t take 5 days in the summer without the boys. I would consider ending it!
Kenwo4life=ratings
looks ok
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USIL0225?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared
thank goodness, as i’ll be at the saturday game.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 16, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Q! ready to go yet? Are we going to see him this weekend?
"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote
2-4 tonight, 2B, R, RBI
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 16, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Possibly This Weekend
Per Rotowire:
Manager Ozzie Guillen is expected to slate Quentin down in the lineup and remove him for defensive purposes late in games. He also may be used as the DH with left-handers on the mound.
The question is then, who is the odd man out? Wise or Anderson?
the question is
why haven’t they both been taken out back and given the ol’ yeller?
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 16, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I was 8 when I saw that movie
Never saw that ending coming…nightmares for weeks.
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
Damn
I skipped the Frontier League All Star game, about a 10 minute drive from my house.
…. sarcasm…
Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my
regular site is not up
temporary site is here
good luck
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
Its looking pretty overcast outside.
If they get rained out Im going to be pissed!
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
Me too...I'm supposed to go to a free Philharmonic show in the Park (Central) tonight
No, I’m not gay yet
Formerly Crede's Crew
i like how you made sure the 'yet' was in there.
dont worry, hawk and stone pony got room for you in their boat.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
Well, it's a fair accusation.
I’m going for the babes though. There was one on Tuesday night during the All-Star game and it was supposedly a total meat market. My buddy and his gf are going and supposedly she’s bringing like 5 chicks with. Extrapolate that out to a crowd of thousands, and it could be a good time.
Plus, I’m confident about tonight’s game. You guys won’t be needing me.
Formerly Crede's Crew
happy hunting tonight!
i dont see how rain here affects you though.
seriously though, good luck.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
I mean, uh, besides for me?
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
PS...Hadn't seen this one...one of your best in a while
Formerly Crede's Crew
goddamn hipsters trying to destroy this great nation of ours, don't get me started...
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 17, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah F the hipsters
send them all to space.
link
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
look at this fucking hipster
"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote
by SkanchoDanza on Jul 17, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes I'm very happy being an OPOS...this would be one of those times.
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
Wow, there's a whole lot of wrong shown on that page
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
Sox vs Bal: pods7, alexei6, jd9, thomedh, pk3, aj2, getz4, beckham5, wise8. Danks pitching.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
8 out of 9 aint bad
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
think of it like a NL line up
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
I thought we got rid of Wise and Anderson?
"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."
They are the Q! "Insurance Policy"
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
Ozzie just said that Carlos Quentin might need another 6 days until he returns. They're being very cautious.
http://twitter.com/ChuckGarfien/status/2695829748
thank god we acquired cody ross.
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did we really just get Cody Ross
i cant find anything on this..if we did thats a solid addition
Oz+Coop+Hawk= baseball trinity
shoooOOOOOOm
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
For real?
I know Baseball Prospectus recommended we get him.
fwoooOOOOOOOooooshhh
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
Ahh . . . well I cant believe that.
Well when he gets called up, maybe then we won’t need Wise or Anderson as I am sure he will be able to play the OF every day.
This could very well be the running joke the rest of the year when Wise/Anderson are still starting in September.
"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."
I hope we don't expend too much energy coming in second
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
they can just draft off of the leader.
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they'd be better off going for smaller upgrades across the board.
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree.
Tell you what I’d like to see….us getting RIOS. That makes more sense to me long-term, in terms of what we’d give up, and need.
except Rios is ridiculously overpaid and money is a concern as is.
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe, only if you buy into him being what he's been this year.
I’m betting he is better and will be a very good player going forward. I t’s basically a chance to buy low on him. It’s an excellent chance to take in my book, especially considering Dye’s contract status and our shitty centerfield situation.
hmmm. ridiculously overpaid?
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/rios-wells/
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What can I say, lar. Got me again.
That’s a pretty huge commitment for someone likely past his peak, though. It’s contracts like his that handicap organizations if any one of his skills diminish, and it appears this may be happening already. I’m more than comfortable with the fact that there are none of these types of contracts with the White Sox. I’d rather they get your guy, the one with the dog name.
And besides, we already have the same player in Pods.
Right?
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
i made no comment other than ridiculously overpaid may be stretching it a bit.
though i’m not sure what skills you see diminishing.
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article up there seems to indicate no change in rios' offensive skillset.
i don’t watch nearly enough blue jays baseball to comment on his defense.
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Never said he fell off a cliff.
Cameron correctly noted that Rios is about the same as last year. He didn’t include the previous years in his comparison to this year. Rios is showing subtle signs of decline- at least if First Inning is accurate with its stats. Rios has had his ISOP drop from .214 in 06 to .201 in 07 to .170 last year. His BB% has also dropped in that span. He isn’t hitting line drives quite as often, accompanied by a raise in GB%, and it’s possible his speed is declining, as you would naturally expect, especially for someone who has played on turf in half their games. This could easily contribute in his BABIP declining. I always take UZR with a grain of salt, but it doesn’t like Rios as much this year. Again, he isn’t falling off a cliff, but any team acquiring him is going to be paying for his past productiveness, most likely.
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Toronto pays some of the cash in whatever trade.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
he's making, what, $12M/year going forward?
he doesn’t have to be that good to justify that price.
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has there been anything more than speculation that the jays would look to move rios?
Cashing checks and having sex.
vince reported that the chicago tribune said espn heard a blue jay say it.
good enough for me.
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well, if that's the case, then i see no reason why we shouldn't start guessing what they'd want.
how about flowers, poreda, richard, viciedo and danks?
Cashing checks and having sex.
I've never beem big on
giving up the ranch for someone who plays every five days. I just don’t like the odds. But, you know damn well Kenny will keep at it, and he’s only doing his job by doing so. You never know.
this is ridiculous. fuck these dumb rumors.
“but could Flowers, Poreda, Viciedo, Danks and one of the young arms get it done? The industry buzz is leaning towards no.”
- Kevin Goldstein
Cashing checks and having sex.
gotta throw in jesus christ if you want to get a deal done.
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wow
they’re really looking for a huge haul… 3 top 100 guys and viciedo… i wonder what the winning bidder’s gonna have to give up. i don’t think its worth it, no assurance that he stays on past next season, not to mention our starting pitching hasn’t been terrible
"...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
There isn't going to be a winning
bidder unless the asking price comes down or the Yanks agree to take Wells.
"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."
fair point
toronto really doesn’t HAVE to move halladay, so why not ask for the moon and hope someone gives in
"...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
The trib reported that ESPN reported this
ESPN reported the Sox’s interest in Halladay, adding that Toronto could be interested in pitchers Clayton Richard and Aaron Poreda, infielder Dayan Viciedo and catcher Tyler Flowers.
Is it still the fourth inning?
you could be interested in naked women, chocolate, carsons ribs and beer.
nothing like playing the odds, eh espn?
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some of these things are intriguing, fascinating, alluring and/or thought-provoking.
now have i piqued your interest?
Cashing checks and having sex.
Wanna know the breaking point?
Flowers, Poreda, Carter, Richard. Anything more would be ridiculous given Halladay’s contract status. Arizona didn’t give much more(if any) than that for Haren, who had twice as much control time at the time of the deal for half the price.
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
so if we gave them kevin dubler as well
that would be ridiculous? i think someone needs a dictionary. there are other words out there for “too much”.
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Like I said when I first started commenting here
this place is nothing short of a correctional facility.
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
tough to figure out what you're talking when you use one word to describe everything.
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dont be ridiculous lar
its so obvious what he meant
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
Really?
Is it too far?
Do ya think?
I dont think so.
Cut me some slack.
Usually I agree with you.
Lately youve been extra dickish.
Oh well, it is what it is.
Until blog night.
See ya then!
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
1st letters
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
dont be ridiculous
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
I think it’s safe to say that it was implied he was only talking about adding more good players. I might even say it’s insulting to the reader if he felt he had to put that in there.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 17, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
let me know when that whole pods to center thing happens.
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After really looking at the numbers over the break
I have kind of come around on Halladay. His value is just “ridiculous”. Adding him to Danks, Floyd and Buerhle might just be too tempting to pass up.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
you could be ridiculed for such an argument.
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I know Lar
I felt the same way but when I really LOOKED instead of just thinking “please don’t touch my talent”, I was really surprised. If the Sox have any real chance to extend him, fuck it go for it.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
they gave up
carlos gonzalez, brett anderson, chris carter, dana eveland, aaron cunningham and greg smith
"...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
Oakland? source?
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
sorry
that was what az gave up for haren, i was responding to a pervious post, but it got kinda lost in the posted pics
"...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
Damnit
Of course tonights game is on WCIU
Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my
Can Anyone Explain This To Me, Cause I Know MLB Can't
I live in Southern ILLINOIS, and I am getting the NEW YORK METS @ the ATLANTA BRAVES on FOX tomorrow instead of the Sox game. Does that make ANY SENSE WHATSOEVER?!
do you have a link that tells you which game is being played in which market?
every week i look it up (somewhere on fox site) but it often isn’t up until the day of the game. i live in central illinois and fully expect to get the sox game.
brian anderson would've caught that...
I Checked My Tivo
And Tvguide.com for my Zipcode and BOTH said Mets @ Braves…I looked at Central Illinois and they’re in the clear, of course >:-o
nevermind. i just found the link.
the champaign market is getting the sox game. link here.
what market are you in? must be paducah i guess.
brian anderson would've caught that...
Yes, F'n Paducah
Makes ZERO sense. Why must I have to wait until this game is over to watch it, and then wait another hour and a half AFTER it’s over to watch it because I’m blacked out of it. Get this shit:
I get Cardinals games on MLB.tv, yet I’m 2 hours away from St. Louis. The only games I don’t get are Cubs and White Sox, yet Chicago is further from me than St. Louis is. Make sense?
THEN at the beginning of the season they advertised as part of their package that fans can watch archived games right after the game is over if you had MLB.tv PREMIUM. It was great, I was doing that all the way through a Royals series one weekend. Then, POOF, had to wait until the game was ARCHIVED when the basic customers’ games were archived. That was for EVERY game. THEN they changed it back, but to where if you were blacked out for that game, you have to wait another hour and a half on average after the game is over if you’re blacked out from that market. MAKE SENSE?
sounds like a problem easily resolved
by not living in paducah
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It's The Damn Paducah Market
I’m in Carbondale, but my lanlord doesn’t have the extended package for Dish Network where I’d get WGN and CSN…ridiculous. But either way, living IN ILLINOIS and I can’t get any love from MLB OR FOX.
that's your answer to everything. and if people followed your advice, then the Atomic City wouldn't be the thriving metropolis it is today.
but i suppose some people will never respect the accomplishments of Quilt City, USA.
Cashing checks and having sex.
the mets are awesome tho, consider yourself lucky
Formerly Crede's Crew
11-0 loss.
Yep, awesome.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
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