The Morning After the Worst Day of the Season

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

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 11:06 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

'sright.

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jul 16, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by U-God on Jul 16, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i knew something was off when I saw "u-dog"

thanks wu for pointing it out

Lupe, release the balloons!

by LT_sox_fan on Jul 16, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Wow, I'm a little slow again this week.

My bizzle, U-God (& TDogg by implication).

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"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.

by ballyb on Jul 16, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, I must be thinking back to the series in 05 out here which was sick

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2000

Was pretty sweet too

Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my

by 815Sox on Jul 17, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Sox-35th on Jul 17, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

they've already scheduled the makeup game.

sept. 3

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

by larry on Jul 16, 2009 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by U-God on Jul 16, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

a birthday win would be nice.

I just accidentally the Fleshlight.
Accidentally what?
THE WHOLE THING!!

by BoeJouma on Jul 16, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck Halladay... try to pry rios

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/9813436/Putting-together-a-package-for-Halladay

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 16, 2009 11:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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/

by el paulito on Jul 16, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Giants maybe?

they want a left handed power 1st baseman, that i, only if we get Rios

I Have Spoken.

by The_Fan on Jul 16, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by jc2313 on Jul 16, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Fuck Rios.

He is a bum: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt9hRCthV8E. Not Chicago tough.

by Ahillock on Jul 16, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Ahillock on Jul 17, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 17, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by winningugly on Jul 17, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

fuck cal ripken. who gives a shit?

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by ChicagoPete on Jul 16, 2009 11:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 16, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

IIRC, pretty late in the game...last few weeks of Sept

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't forget the newly refined hitters park called Yankee Stadium

by airnjp on Jul 16, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 16, 2009 11:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by U-God on Jul 16, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

you're not planning on practicing in illinois, are you? if so, god help you.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 16, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Sox-35th on Jul 16, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

^life

by Sox-35th on Jul 16, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

OM, you heading to CCOM?

If so, may God have mercy on your soul.

by Ahillock on Jul 16, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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.

by Ahillock on Jul 17, 2009 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by furby2056 on Jul 16, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

awesome

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 16, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

went skiing

Hell Yesss

by Grinder Rule #42 on Jul 16, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by 815Sox on Jul 17, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by U-God on Jul 16, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sure, why not...although I think he might veto that one, but who knows?

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Ownership is bankrupt.

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

by winningugly on Jul 16, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

seems like they are

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090716&content_id=5894188&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb

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

by 815Sox on Jul 17, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 16, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by larry on Jul 16, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by 3E8 on Jul 16, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 MarketMaker on Jul 16, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

IAWTC

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No lie, bwana.

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

by winningugly on Jul 16, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by 3E8 on Jul 16, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 16, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 16, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Sox-35th on Jul 16, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It feels like that all happened during another season

¡signature!

by billyok on Jul 16, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tell me about it. Brent Lillibridge. Did that really happen?

Remember Jerry Owens? Mike MacDougal? Hula Hoops? Chewing Gum?

by 67WMAQ on Jul 16, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 16, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 16, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

He couldn't even get it on the sensitive part of the arm...and it's barbed wire...what a fucking pussy.

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jul 16, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so instead of his skin stretching, he grew new sections of skin?

is this some new science i don’ t know about?

by Shakey on Jul 16, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Is that where you go to grow skin?

throw me more fish heads.

by Shakey on Jul 16, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh my, where is the vasoline at?

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 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Tdogg on Jul 16, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by Illini0509 on Jul 16, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 16, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even when they're free like with the MLB promotion?

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 16, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

linky link

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jul 16, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by larry on Jul 16, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It. Is Alive.

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

by winningugly on Jul 16, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 16, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 16, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's my favorite thing about pods.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 16, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

i haven't let her leave the house.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 16, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 17, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

it puts the lotion on it's skin or else it gets the hose again.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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?

by vince_ on Jul 16, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

you didn't.

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

by larry on Jul 16, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

looks like we get a sequel.

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jul 16, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

glad to know I'm not alone in skipping

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

writers should never imply anything. clearly.

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

by larry on Jul 16, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

i'm being a jackass.

duh.

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by larry on Jul 16, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

couldn't have been said better....

but no mention of cooper when talking about the staff…coop gets no love

by Shakey on Jul 16, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by winningugly on Jul 16, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

figured the toying was over

when he busted out the dreaded CAPS LOCK….i nearly shat on my keyboard

by Shakey on Jul 16, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Look at the avatar.

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

by winningugly on Jul 16, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Larry is on pods

like me vs. mackowiak. i like the passion.

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 16, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

barons @ mobile 7:05pmET

so there’s that.

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

by thatshortkid on Jul 16, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the barons are so last month.

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by larry on Jul 16, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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!!

by BoeJouma on Jul 16, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+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 0 recs

not hard enough work, didn't realize that the knights' "next game 7/20" meant home game, thus missing Q!

d’oh!

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 0 recs

Cubs sign BJ Ryan, 1 yr deal

http://twitter.com/espnchicago/status/2676212862

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jul 16, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

6 more games @MN.

Any thoughts on next year?

by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

ive gotta make another-consecutive-twins-world-series-title party plans.

I just accidentally the Fleshlight.
Accidentally what?
THE WHOLE THING!!

by BoeJouma on Jul 16, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

lol

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 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

I Have Spoken.

by The_Fan on Jul 16, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by 815Sox on Jul 17, 2009 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

here is a video of who i believe we should make our center fielder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JflAfmDQwMM

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 16, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 16, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 16, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

my guess would be monday for the TB series, but that's largely unfounded. i just hope that whenever he comes back he's 100% and reliable.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 16, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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?

by PaulieK14 on Jul 16, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Nicely phrased

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 16, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 17, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So guys...

I hear El Duque’s available.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 12:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by 815Sox on Jul 17, 2009 12:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cowley is really stretching with his analogies

The karate kids? were the gummy bears taken already?

by Shakey on Jul 17, 2009 8:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone know if Sox Machine site up yet? Does he have a new link? Thanks...

by gamara21 on Jul 17, 2009 9:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by rhythm on Jul 17, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So That's What

The remains of Baltimore will be after Sunday’s matinee?

by PaulieK14 on Jul 17, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 17, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 17, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ty, ty

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 17, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you're a real poonhound, aren't you QQ?

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who isn't?

...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT

by rhythm on Jul 17, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I mean, uh, besides for me?

...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT

by rhythm on Jul 17, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

PS...Hadn't seen this one...one of your best in a while

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 17, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

won't make for a fun Pitchfork, either

by Sox-35th on Jul 17, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wtf?

pitchfork?

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

look at this fucking hipster

link

"...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 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 17, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by rhythm on Jul 17, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that ain't right.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Back to reality. Wise.

Sigh.

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

by winningugly on Jul 17, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

7-8-9 all suck?

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 17, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by jc2313 on Jul 17, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by tailgater on Jul 17, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by OznCoop on Jul 17, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. Of course, that's dependent on what we gave up.

by dantesox on Jul 17, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

For real?

I know Baseball Prospectus recommended we get him.

by dantesox on Jul 17, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i cant find anything on this

Oz+Coop+Hawk= baseball trinity

by OznCoop on Jul 17, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

?any links?

Oz+Coop+Hawk= baseball trinity

by OznCoop on Jul 17, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

really fortifying that bullpen now.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by jc2313 on Jul 17, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

6 days?

The weekend isnt enough?

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

by Tdogg on Jul 17, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arright, which one of you doofs is still on MySpace?

http://www.cantstopthebleeding.com/?p=18228

by Sox-35th on Jul 17, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rumors: White Sox join race for Halladay

top rumor on ESPN.com

Oz+Coop+Hawk= baseball trinity

by OznCoop on Jul 17, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by rhythm on Jul 17, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

they can just draft off of the leader.

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so glad Singlton isn't employed by the Sox anymore

Oz+Coop+Hawk= baseball trinity

by OznCoop on Jul 17, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's funny because it's likely

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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.

by dantesox on Jul 17, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unless Danks is our version of him sooner than later.

by dantesox on Jul 17, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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.

by dantesox on Jul 17, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm. ridiculously overpaid?

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/rios-wells/

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Offense and defense, to start.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by Tdogg on Jul 17, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do they throw in a dum dum?

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's making, what, $12M/year going forward?

he doesn’t have to be that good to justify that price.

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

by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so we can keep Pods?

please?

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

has there been anything more than speculation that the jays would look to move rios?

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

vince reported that the chicago tribune said espn heard a blue jay say it.

good enough for me.

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

by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ridiculous.

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

by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by dantesox on Jul 17, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

gotta throw in jesus christ if you want to get a deal done.

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

by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Illini0509 on Jul 17, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by jc2313 on Jul 17, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Illini0509 on Jul 17, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The trib reported that ESPN reported this

linky link

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?

by vince_ on Jul 17, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you could be interested in naked women, chocolate, carsons ribs and beer.

nothing like playing the odds, eh espn?

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

would you be interested in interesting things?

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe. are they compelling?

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

some of these things are intriguing, fascinating, alluring and/or thought-provoking.

now have i piqued your interest?

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ridiculously.

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

lol

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

tough to figure out what you're talking when you use one word to describe everything.

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Paniagua"

by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 17, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"davenport"

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

should have let it simmered

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great book

Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my

by 815Sox on Jul 17, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

let me know when that whole pods to center thing happens.

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

jeff marquez?

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 17, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Tdogg on Jul 17, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you could be ridiculed for such an argument.

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ridiculously ridiculed?

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Tdogg on Jul 17, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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

by Tdogg on Jul 17, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 17, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ghey

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 18, 2009 4:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Illini0509 on Jul 17, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by e-gus on Jul 17, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Illini0509 on Jul 17, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

?any links?

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damnit

Of course tonights game is on WCIU

Wave that flag.... Wave it wide and high.. Summertime... Done come and gone, My oh my

by 815Sox on Jul 17, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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?!

by PaulieK14 on Jul 17, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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...

by BuehrleMan on Jul 17, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by PaulieK14 on Jul 17, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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...

by BuehrleMan on Jul 17, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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?

by PaulieK14 on Jul 17, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you need to move.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Jul 17, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sounds like a problem easily resolved

by not living in paducah

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by larry on Jul 17, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by PaulieK14 on Jul 17, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs