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Sox Win Close One, Now One Game Back

Chicago White Sox third baseman Gordon Beckham is so good he cathes Tampa Bay Rays' Jason Bartlett stealing third with his eyes closed during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 20, 2009, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Chicago White Sox third baseman Gordon Beckham is so good he cathes Tampa Bay Rays' Jason Bartlett stealing third with his eyes closed during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 20, 2009, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

For those who couldn't find CSN+, you missed one hell of a game:

  • Gavin Floyd struck out 7 over 7 IP, while allowing 3 solo homers to pick up his eighth win.
  • A.J. Pierzynski actually threw two baserunners out, both of them being fast guys (Carl Crawford and Jason Bartlett).
  • The Savior and Scotty Pods each stole second.
  • Paul Konerko continued to silence the rumors of his demise, going 2-4 with a huge 3-run homer in the third.
  • Our beloved Q! returned and went 1-4.
  • Bobby Jenks managed to load the bases and work his way into a full count on Jason Bartlett before striking him out to end the game (Bartlett and Willy Aybar were just as big of heroes this game as Kong).
  • The Sox actually beat a pitcher they hadn't seen before, tagging phenom David Price for 4 runs in 6 innings off of 8 hits and 2 walks.
  • Oh, and Carl Crawford hit an inside-the-park homerun, if you're into the other team doing something cool.

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When is Ozzie

going to start riding the hot hand in the eighth inning instead of relying on an unreliable Linebrink?

"Sometimes people get cut."

by bberdl20 on Jul 20, 2009 11:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at least no linebrink in very high leverage situations

pleas, pretty please

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

by The Wizard on Jul 21, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i actually wanted to see Dotel instead of Linebrink

so much for the Linebrink is better with 1 day rest theory..

by el paulito on Jul 21, 2009 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

first off, you're.

anyway, floyd only really gave up 2 HR. crawford’s was seriously pods aided.

it is what it is......

by BuehrleMan on Jul 20, 2009 11:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i used the correct "you're"

" 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 20, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you changed it.

it is what it is......

by BuehrleMan on Jul 20, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not that i'm aware of

so thank you larry or colin

" 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 20, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh, whatever.

either way, i’m drunk.

it is what it is......

by BuehrleMan on Jul 20, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i doubt you'd screw that up

BM is drunk.

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jul 20, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

do you really?

that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma

by furby2056 on Jul 20, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there you have it.

that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma

by furby2056 on Jul 21, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha

knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan

by BoeJouma on Jul 21, 2009 1:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a drink.

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

by omnipotent grab on Jul 21, 2009 4:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gavin pitched pretty well

nothing too flashy – but 3 solo HR’s not a bad outing…

by el paulito on Jul 21, 2009 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holliday grand slam

13-13 A’s and Twins. I fuckin love this extra innings trial.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 21, 2009 12:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

outstanding

that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma

by furby2056 on Jul 21, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

does comcast have that trial?

if so I cant find it.

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 21, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Digital cable

in the 800s. Lucky I’m at my dads, I wouldn’t get it at home.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 21, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Name Sound Familiar?

                         IP___H__R___ER___BB__K___HR
G. Gonzalez 2.2__10__11__11___ 3___1____4

by PaulieK14 on Jul 21, 2009 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had so much hope

he still has good stuff, he really does.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 21, 2009 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So did Steve Blass.

Bobby Witt, too. David Clyde was an 18 year old phenom. It’s not enough.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid dago and cheapskate Sox fans

I was pretty pissed when parts of the crowd tried to start the wave.

It was a one run game.
Runners on first and third.
One out.
Our world series MVP at the plate.

Fuck it dude, thats lame.
Now the wave, thats where its at.
Aw man I hope it gets to our section!

dipshits. I guess thats what you get on half price night. Throw in Italian heritage night to compound the problem. Stupid wus.

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 21, 2009 12:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here in St. Louis.

Some birthday bash fruits tried to start the wave about ten times. It finally worked, and everyone cheered the more it went. Right when Haren was pitching to Pujols.

Damn it.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 21, 2009 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Wave, Macarena, Mambo No. 5

Why does God allow these things to happen?

by airnjp on Jul 21, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if its a 10 run game, then thats fine.

wave your ass off.

I was at a game in Milwaukee vs SF in the year of Bonds.

They were up one, started doing the wave. Those cheese-heads dont mess around when it comes to the wave. I mean, WTF else are you going to do up there anyway? They went around about three times, then the whole joint did the slow motion wave for a lap. That was kind of cool.

Meanwhile, their team gave up three runs and fell behind by two runs. Definitely affects the pitcher I gotta think. I mean if 30K+ dont give a shit, its got to be hard to keep your focus.

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 21, 2009 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(( beach ball falls from stands into foul territory, worker bee grabs it and deflates ))

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh.

it is what it is......

by BuehrleMan on Jul 21, 2009 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuckin cockmonkeys

that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma

by furby2056 on Jul 21, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

youre one to talk!

knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan

by BoeJouma on Jul 21, 2009 1:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i agree

i was there in the upper deck and i was trying to ignore the asshole that was standing in front of my section trying to start it for about 3 straight innings.

by soxshenanigans on Jul 21, 2009 7:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so i'm just about to fall asleep when i get a text from one of my roommates for next year

“friend from hs lives in chicago asked me i knew u god and if you were black. you better believe i showed him a pic of your goofy ass”.

mystery lurker, whoever you are, there’s your shoutout

" 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 21, 2009 12:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha!

that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma

by furby2056 on Jul 21, 2009 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I always knew there was 0% chance you were black U-dog

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 21, 2009 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

i appreciate the exact quote being used. i’m sure he will read this shortly…….the infamy of u-god continues to grow…

by mouzone on Jul 21, 2009 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

like i would distort your words

" 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 21, 2009 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And you call ME creepy.

I’m an open book. Practically have given out my SS#. And you have “lurkers”.

Quit looking at me. Watch your back, not your front.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what was that ss# again?

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 21, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Torres to Chicago?
Triple-A Charlotte pitcher Carlos Torres was scratched from his start Monday night, and a White Sox source said Torres was headed to Chicago for a promotion. He has been used primarily as a starter this season, and several of Torres’ teammates who have made minor league rehabilitation assignments have been impressed with his control.

Left-hander Clayton Richard, who has struggled for the last five weeks, is scheduled to start Tuesday night against Tampa Bay. Richard’s next turn would be Sunday night, but Torres might be a better fit against Detroit’s predominantly right-handed hitting lineup.

Link

by DirtySox on Jul 21, 2009 12:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand

does this mean Richard is getting demoted after tomorrow? This is confusing, and awkward timing if true.

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 21, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

linebrink to DL

mysterious health reasons cited!

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jul 21, 2009 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doubleheader

They have a dh on Friday so will likely want an extra pitcher. They might activate Torres for one game then activate Colon for the weekend. Just speculating…..

by metasox on Jul 21, 2009 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ABOUT TORRES

That’s what I read in the Charlotte paper this morning. ( I live down here.)

by CATDADDY47 on Jul 21, 2009 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

larry had reported that.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

suck it twinkies

A’s win on terrible call

by 5liv4 on Jul 21, 2009 12:42 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take it

but yeah, that was a blown call if I’ve seen one

by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 21, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

brutal.

it is what it is......

by BuehrleMan on Jul 21, 2009 12:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost To His Hip

Was across the plate before Wuertz got a tag on him. Awful call by the HP Ump.

by PaulieK14 on Jul 21, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

glorious

that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma

by furby2056 on Jul 21, 2009 12:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I cant believe you guys had 1200 posts in the gamethread

It took me like 20 minutes to read.

SpongeHawk SquareHawk

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 21, 2009 12:59 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

?

my wife was at the game and Floyd was pitching.
2008 5-0
2009 2-0
The outcome was never in question.

You pebbles looking son of a bitch! I shaved the face hair in May(immediately after the comparison).

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 21, 2009 1:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually i think its higher than 7 Ws

Il have to look in morning.

Back to back Sox games for me.
I cant wait to ask Steve Stone if he regrets posing for Playgirl.

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 21, 2009 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damnit wish i was going to hear that

that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma

by furby2056 on Jul 21, 2009 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he might when I ask him to sign the stone photo

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 21, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wouldn't want to be scott linebrink either, mate.

them’s the breaks.

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jul 21, 2009 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

all this MOSTLY good baseball

dates back to one miss hayden pannetierre being put on my desktop, and the removal of anything white sox on it. so, if you feel so inclined (as you probably should) the thanking of BoeJouma can begin

knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan

by BoeJouma on Jul 21, 2009 1:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather thank Hayden the only way I know how.

"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT

by Black Sox Baseball on Jul 21, 2009 2:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apologizing?

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just watched that last play in the Twins/As game

Cuddyer was safe easily.

Haw haw. Cry, Twins, Cry.

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jul 21, 2009 7:27 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think they think that

we think Josh Fields is good. Why spend over half of a recap article talking about him?

by 815Sox on Jul 21, 2009 7:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Different Scenario

Punto plays alot more and has talent, plus for whatever reason he seems to always beat us.

Fields is a guy who was never that great and who does not play much. I just do not see why they spent half of the recap talking about how bad Fields sucks and how nobody will ever remember the game.

I guess its better then the stupid MLB front office conspiracy theories.

by 815Sox on Jul 21, 2009 7:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why care what they do?

I just thought it was a funny image.

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jul 21, 2009 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't really

It is just stupid

But I am off to Freeport. Gotta love 9 AM trails in other cities

by 815Sox on Jul 21, 2009 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because Punto is a symbol of a larger issue.

Every year we hear about how the White Sox want to play “Twins style baseball.” Twins style baseball succeeds because of Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau.

But foks the the sports media, and the broadcasting booth, and in the stands (to an extent) think Punto is “Twins style baseball.” Tough, grindy, blue collar….all synonyms for short white guys who aren’t very good.

Ex: Jermaine Dye’s home runs aren’t good, when compared Punto diving into first on weak groundouts to second.

Punto has fooled some people into thinking he is good, and that 25 Puntos will be the greatest, scrappiest, whitest, stubbly-est team of all time.

Fields is just plain bad.

by 67WMAQ on Jul 21, 2009 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gus doesn't like him because he's Italian,

and would probably start The Wave right in front of him.

I know people, Gus.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah see thats the problem

youre all in the mob. just like all you old bastards were at the disco demolition.

I know bad mo-fos too. Not one of them is Italian.

And I was at disco demolition. I snuck a bottle of Jim Beam and 25 joints in in my diaper. I gladly paid my 98cents and handed over my disco duck record. Good thing I had my trusty zippo to start the picnic table fire in centerfield.

Actually, for Italian Heritage night, I didnt see that many more wops there than any other night. It was mostly the cheap-skate crowd I take umbrage with.

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 21, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the lady sitting next to us

asked keith to explain to her what a double play was.

Lurking since 2006

by boyonthedock on Jul 21, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and did she then explain double penetration to Keith?

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least he doesn't have a Linebrink contract.

Both need to be fed to the fishes and take Wise with you. All are really bad at baseball.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jul 21, 2009 7:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. What a stunning conclusion. How long did it take the boys in the lab to work on that one.

I really hope they didn’t pat themselves on the back for this stunning display of trash talking.

Also – can we get rid of the phrase " — isn’t good at baseball." It was all right when used by the Fire Joe Morgan people. But they were TV comedy writers by trade. They were good at the whole “being funny” thing.

But they left a bunch of bad imitators in their wake.

by 67WMAQ on Jul 21, 2009 7:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, who cares

We won the game, if they want to rip on Josh Fields inability to hit a fastball right down the middle, be my guest. I mean, he does suck.

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jul 21, 2009 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then there is this
In a year or two, someone is going to ask you if you remember the game where Scott Podsednik beat us. Nobody is going to remember this except for Podsednik himself.

Sorry but it was more then Pods that beat you and Sox fans will remember this one. It was a pretty damn good game for us.

by 815Sox on Jul 21, 2009 7:40 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Those grapes are mighty sour.

THANK YOU NATE SILVER, TECHNOLOGY IS THE TOPS

by Hazymania on Jul 21, 2009 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have they called Kenny the worst GM in the history of baseball yet?

That’s usually part of the package. Because he looked foolish in a book that was published seven years ago. It’s not like people learn or grow or evolve or get smarter during that time.

by 67WMAQ on Jul 21, 2009 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTB is like Neyer - no objectivity when it comes to all things White Sox.

Know the axe they are grinding, consider the source, and move on.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is DRaysBay

not quite BTB, just the same writers

So we can’t beat the White Sox all a sudden

what the hell.

Hello.

by killa3312 on Jul 20, 2009 8:14 PM PDT

Now that is clearly a bandwagon guy. 2008 and 1998 are the only seasons the Rays have had a better record against us. We own a .593 W% against their franchise, even going 6-1 in that god forsaken 2007 season.

" 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 21, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Recruit him for the right rail.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

"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 21, 2009 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking the same thing.

Was looking for a youtube clip of it to post over there. They act like he’s had one good game in his career.

by Grinder in Training on Jul 21, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet

they remember the games that AJ was in last year

by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 11:43 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

i was at the game last night

and my favorite part of the game is when the centerfield board said something like "brian anderson of the white sox welcomes the ‘anderson clan’ to the game.

by soxshenanigans on Jul 21, 2009 7:48 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh please...

tell me that you made that up. That’s just painful. And hilarious.

by palehose67 on Jul 21, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wish i made it up

one of my friends pointed it out to me, I wish I could have gotten some photographic evidence, but you’ll just have to take my word for it. funny and cruel at the same time

by soxshenanigans on Jul 21, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It said

“brian anderson of the white sox welcomes the ‘anderson clap’ to the game.

SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!

Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.

by ballyb on Jul 21, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed that one

it seemed like the messages were going all night long.

hilarious though.

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 21, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

While we're on the topic of Fields

Forget all the Halladay stuff, a trade I’d really like to see KW make is pick up some bench help and send Fields packing to the minors (and Wise too). You’d think such help could be acquired cheaply.

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jul 21, 2009 7:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the sox are ops'n like motherfucks in the last 30 days

0.862, tops in AL, greg walker doing a great job helping the boys swing the bat

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 8:42 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They like it warm.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Pods have money on this game?

Of course I’m kidding, but the way he went after Crawford’s inside the park HR and how he let that ball in the 9th fall in front of him was mind-boggling.

Bucky's 5th Quarter. SB Nation's Wisconsin Badgers community.

by Adam Hoge on Jul 21, 2009 8:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pods was playing it safe...

if he went after it and missed the catch in the ninth – the Rays would be up 1. Two outs already – Don’t allow the run – you have the closer out there…let him take care of it.

by el paulito on Jul 21, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets not defend bad defense

2 real bad plays last night. That ball in the ninth is caught by most LFs . . . was probably gunshy after the terrible play on Crawford’s ball.

"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 21, 2009 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We knew going in our outfield defense wouldn't be good.

His hitting outweighed what he did on defense, so I’d say so far the plan has worked. We will have to accept the negatives that come with him being out there, and as long as he keeps hitting there’s no reason not to.

by Grinder in Training on Jul 21, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And how does that relate to

not defending bad defense. It was a bad play, end of story . . . he made 2 of them. Just because I know the OF defense will be not be very good doesn’t mean I start defending or ignoring it.

"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 21, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just saying no reason to bitch about it.

It’s not going to change, so you might as well ignore it or you’re going to be pretty frustrated the next couple months.

by Grinder in Training on Jul 21, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still think BA should've been there late innings...

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dispassionate observation exists.

No one has to jump off a bridge if errors happen. Doesn’t mean we start ignoring them. If your point is to not get bent out of shape, I think jc’s previous observation is about as unemotional as they come.

2 real bad plays last night. That ball in the ninth is caught by most LFs . . . was probably gunshy after the terrible play on Crawford’s ball

I don’t hear anyone getting frustrated or “bitching”. Just observing.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reading comprehension not your strong suit, heh?

I was responding to the gentleman who stated it was a fine play by Pods. There is a distinct difference between bitching and stating what I thought to be an obvious observation.

"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 21, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed and not only did he not move forward, he actually went backwards

"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 21, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that is the case

it somewhat validates your position that he was gunshy after the Crawford debacle and was protecting his rear – literally.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasnt only Pods

that ball looked like it was gone off the bat, JD and Quentin didnt even flinch until it was way too late. If even one of them sauntered over there to back him up right away maybe its only a triple. Probably not though, Crawford can fly.

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 21, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The sad part is Crawford jogged

until he got about 1/4 of the way to second. And I think the result is part of having a partially immobile LF at this point and a RF who makes my knees hurt when I watch him run. Once the ball got away from Pods, I knew it was over.

"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 21, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And what fun would this place be

if we ignored the shitty part of this team? I mean just mentioning Wise and Anderson starts a 200 post debate . . . bitching about this team is pretty much the heart and soul of this website!

"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 21, 2009 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but we didn't realize

that listening to the outfield would be so great 3 to 4 times a game.

by soxshenanigans on Jul 21, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's my ozzie

apologize if this was posted already, but get this, ozzie’s bored out of his fucking mind!

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 8:47 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Ozzie.

I got bored watching the game in the dugout when I was playing. Managing has got to be hell.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kind of liked managing.

Not that I’ve done it at a high level, but when you play, you’re really only concerned about yourself. When you’re managing, each play you’re telling people where to go, what to do about base runners, what to watch for pitch wise, there is a lot going on.

by Grinder in Training on Jul 21, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am a selfish prick

and a lousy manager of a “team” – much better at managing family behavior and expectations. I could never do what Ozzie/KW do. I could, however, do what the guys in the field do.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

miss easy plays and go on the DL?

" 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 21, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would guess he wasn't bored last night in the 9th.

SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!

Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.

by ballyb on Jul 21, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

jealous

Omar Minaya: If you somehow manage to avoid the axe, please find a way to bring Ozzie on board. Soon. Like yesterday soon.

R.I.P. Nick Adenhart

by Jbasic89 on Jul 21, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sobbing because of Liney?

Or perhaps sobbing at the demise of your youth? A QUARTER CENTURY! BWAHAHAHAHA! (Gets misty when he realizes that is less than half his own age. Resumes work.)

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait

I am older then you?

by 815Sox on Jul 21, 2009 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am 2 days shy of 25....so yes, I believe so.

ARE YOU SAYING I LOOK OLDER THAN 24 AND 363 DAYS, FUCKER????
:)

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have a birthday coming up?

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was in April. Didn't I send you a check then?

Or sometime recently?

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cue another week of "i waited for the mailman. nope, no cards today."

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

by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't tell her, but her sister's birthday is in April.

Nothing like stirring the sibling rivalry pot, heh?
Hee.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh. So your insecurity and neediness is MY fault?

I blame your Uncle WU.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you look like you are 20 at 26

It throws you off.

So the scoreboard on misconceptions is:

815: 1

HSA: 2

by 815Sox on Jul 21, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stating the obvious...

manny is fantastic. Massive HR last nite — ties mantle on the all-time list.

by RoyEgan on Jul 21, 2009 9:22 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Douchbag people can be talented.

He got talent. He got no class. M. Vick got talent. He got no class.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

clemens, kerry wood, mark mcguire

my classless people are white ;)

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good examples.

Someone needs to get color-blind here pretty soon, fer Chrissakes, OSFIB. Are you the Diversity Police? ;)

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of white guys......

Smoltz

1-3 6.31 ERA 25.2 in 32 h. Does have a good 22/4 K-bb ration

PPB!

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

by Tdogg on Jul 21, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hear you.

But I’m not worried – yet.

http://www.nesn.com/2009/07/no-need-to-panic-over-smoltz-yet.html

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zambrano, Bonds, Gomez....

Classless colors of the world!!

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was merely adding other color to your initial bland suggestions.

I am SO resisting calling you a camel-fucker right now.
;)
hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too obscure.

List 500 priests and you’ll get the same effect.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh.

Man of color’s strident anger. Fer Chrissakes. Haven’t I at least shown that one white Republican is not totally insufferable? Can we start with just one?

Now you start exhibiting the same tolerance and open-mindedness that you imply your counterparts lack and we’ll be getting somewhere…I’m not Chmura. I’m not Mark Sanford. They get laid more than me.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He meant himself.

Pay attention, OSFIB.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is that the book of black anger, to be bought at stores everywhere

or are you implying that you are black, which we all know would be a lie.

Because, CLEARLY, Tdogg is the only SSSer allowed to be black. ;)

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

by rhythm on Jul 21, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PR is also, I believe.

One of each gender. It’s the law.

We’re a pack of a-holes. by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
And my tradition of contributing absolutely nothing to this site...
continues.by ReservoirDog on Jul 21, 2009 2:30 PM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like the Sox if Wise had been sent down

Dye (how appropriate for a person of color) would’ve been the only one on the team.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"The only one."

Nice. May a mob of Panthers descend upon you.

We’re a pack of a-holes. by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
And my tradition of contributing absolutely nothing to this site...
continues.by ReservoirDog on Jul 21, 2009 2:30 PM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my bible is it takes a nation of millions

that makes me black….clearly

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shit I might be black, too

I listened to that tape every day for months on end when it came out.

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 21, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

clearly, clearly

and how old were you when it came out? i was listening to that at the ripe age of 13

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chaffee is independent.

He ain’t a Republican, fer sure. What about Flake, the WI kid (Paul someone), or even Ahhhnold?

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is more liberal than Lieberman.

He is more liberal than Pelosi, almost.

We’re a pack of a-holes. by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
And my tradition of contributing absolutely nothing to this site...
continues.by ReservoirDog on Jul 21, 2009 2:30 PM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lieberman to me is the most conservative of dems

and a dem (or independent now, forget) in name only, so that comp is not surprising

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is still a Democrat

Was really close to switching though

On most social issues Liberman is very liberal, but he is very conservative on defense.

I’m not a fan personally

by 815Sox on Jul 21, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but you are Clintonesque: You got a BJ for your BDay, right?

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was not time to change the picture on my drivers license.

So, no. And Mom was busy.

BWAHAHAHAHA!

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Priests, Republicans, Dems... don't matter as long as they are Xians.

What a great religion where you can do ANYTHING you want, at any cost to friends or family, and all you have to do is say “please forgive me” and the sins are washed away!
There may be others (religions) like that, but I don’t know.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Forgiveness is divine.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget Sen. Vitter who turned the other cheek while being diapered by a hooker!

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's lucky he didn't take the lead.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the old man lives a few blocks from me

in cambridge, whiter than teeth after a dental cleaning

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just listened to him speak at the Harold Washington Library a month ago

If he would have cooperated with the police, he could have been on his way after some questioning. Instead, he decided to make a scene. The officer was just doing his job investigating a possible break-in. Gates got out of hand with the officer. I like how his lawyer released a statement today that he demanded to see the officers badge number and name when the officer was wearing a uniform with 1) badge and 2) name. For a prestigious professor from Harvard, I don’t think that he acted with the best judgement.

by airnjp on Jul 21, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know i would be ticked if the cops demanded to see my id after entering my home

“got out of hand with the officer” , that’s the cops version of events, here’s his</a

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, I read both versions of the story

What if there was indeed a break-in at his home and the police didn’t do anything? He would still pull the race card.

I used to respect the man, but my respect for him has dropped a little bit.

by airnjp on Jul 21, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"What if there was indeed a break-in at his home and the police didn’t do anything? He would still pull the race card."

So you’re accepting a hypothetical situation as fact instead of just accepting the fact that there was no break-in and ignoring his version of events altogether? You have no basis to claim that he would pull the race card…

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am not ignoring his version of the events

He pulled the race card in his comments to the officer. In the Gates statement, he gave the officer his License and Harvard ID. In the police report, he just gave his Harvard ID.
The police came over to investigate a break-in. They were just doing their job.
The whole story (from both sides) does not match and indicates that someone was not telling the truth. Honestly, I would take the officer’s word over his word.

by airnjp on Jul 21, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One eyed Jack

They disliked him so much, they only gave him one eye.

by airnjp on Jul 21, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Besides

Reports just came across that charges were dropped against Gates.

by airnjp on Jul 21, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cant believe the Cubs

would hire a steroid user for their front office . . . where is Mitchell when you need him?

"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 21, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who dat?

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://mlb.mlb.com/team/front_office.jsp?c_id=chc

Exec VP bus ops . . .

I believe he was referring to this guy . . .

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mcgwima01.shtml

"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 21, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh.

But seriously, no wonder they are bankrupt. That’s a helluva staff.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he hits one after the 6th inning at home, does anyone witness it?

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LA-ZING!

(Heh.)

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's This About Carlos Torres?

Whatever happened to Joseph Torres?

by PaulieK14 on Jul 21, 2009 9:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hector, Dilson, Solomon...

But my fave was Samantha:

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=samantha+torres&gbv=2&aq=f&oq=

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If she didn't look so much like a man in the face

she’d be hot. Great bod.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a Jewish mother you're talking about here

She’ll cram the guilt so far down your throat your podiatrist will know about it.

by Sox-35th on Jul 21, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if she didnt have a mannish face

shed still have a mannish torso.

she is butt.

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 21, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just don't like women athletes.

I do. YMMV.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like athletic ladies

hell yes!

no!

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 21, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

please tell me the top picture is of Destiny Hooker

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

by whitesoxmatt on Jul 21, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kim Glass

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 21, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

best butt in the entire Olympics

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 21, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't had time to inspect all of the candidates...

but I’d say that you’re probably right.

Kim Glass is alright in my book, but better in my bed. YeeeOWW!

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

by rhythm on Jul 21, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd let her reject me

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

by whitesoxmatt on Jul 21, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I now am officially blind. And have no appetite.

Thanks.

We’re a pack of a-holes. by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
And my tradition of contributing absolutely nothing to this site...
continues.by ReservoirDog on Jul 21, 2009 2:30 PM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But she didn't marry Superman.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of PEDs

Formerly Crede's Crew

by Q!'s Qrew on Jul 21, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a "there’s still a lot of time to get back into this thing" feeling in my gut 9 hours before Clayton Richard throws his first pitch.

I’m eventually optimistic.

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 10:34 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"Whether the stone hits the pitcher, or the pitcher hits the stone,

It’s gonna be bad for the pitcher".

Sancho Panza, from the “Man Of LaMancha”.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chiburb, is the film version of La Mancha worth anything? Sophia Loren aside.

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Enjoyable" at best. But one of the best songs, "Aldonza" was eliminated because

Sophia ’didn’t want to sing it’.
Don’t know if you smoke dope, but it would probably help.
HSA probably has an opinion she’ll share…
Hee

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heck yes, it is! Starts off a little slow....but I love it.

I don’t know what Chiburb’s smoking….I remember the Aldonza scene (though I admit it’s been at least 10 years since I saw the film, but I could’ve sworn…).

For some reason, I’ve always identified with that song.

I am not your lady!…
I am not any kind of a lady!
I was spawned in a ditch
By a mother who left me there,
Naked and cold and too hungry to cry;
I never blamed her.
I’m sure she left hoping
That I’d have the good sense to die!

Then, of course, there’s my father…
I’m told that young ladies
Can point to their fathers
With maidenly pride;
Mine was some regiment
Here for an hour,
I can’t even tell you which side!
So of course I became,
As befitted my delicate birth,
The most casual bride
Of the murdering scum of the earth!

Won’t you look at me, look at me,
God, won’t you look at me!
Look at the kitchen slut reeking with sweat!
Born on a dung heap to die on a dung heap,
A strumpet men use and forget!
If you feel that you see me
Not quite at my virginal best,
Cross my palm with a coin,
And I’ll willingly show you the rest!

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look at the kitchen slut reeking with sweat!

poetry i tells ya

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 21, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This one is

even better.

Love this song.

One pair of arms is like another…
You’re all the same!

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

spoken like a true port slut!

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 21, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two songs from the musical, “What Does He Want of Me” and “To Each His Dulcinea”, were completely omitted from the film, as were two verses of “Aldonza” and the second verse of the deathbed reprise of “Dulcinea”. The lyric of “It’s All The Same” was partially rewritten by Joe Darion. The last few lines of “I Really Like Him” were also rewritten.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks.

When I listened to the soundtrack, Sancho’s “I like him” song was so off the mark that I immediately decided to stay away from the musical. But I’ll take the ‘burb HSA rec’s.

I’m trying to talk my wife into accompanying me to see La Mancha at some overpriced theater in Munster IN. Renting the flick and drinking some Spanish red at home sounds more likely.

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"LaMancha" in Munster is a theatrical treat.

Gotta be.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"The Munsters" Musical in LaMancha is sheer bliss.

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fred Gwynne is dead.

Who replaced him? Hank Paulson?

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now THIS is the way to go!

Theatre Getaways is off to Munster, Indiana to the Theatre at the Center for a production of the musical, Man of La Mancha. This professional theatre complex is just over the Indiana state line, south of Chicago. The award-winning musical originally appeared on Broadway in 1968 and tells the story of Don Quixote, a delusional knight who goes forth chasing windmills and rescuing fair damsels. The show is cleverly structured as a play-within-a-play where we find ourselves in a Spanish prison during the Inquisition. Miguel Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote has been thrown into prison, and he uses the prisoners to act out the scenes of his novel. The Impossible Dream is just one of the wonderful songs from this show.
Our 1 p.m. champagne brunch before the 2:30 p.m. show will be served right at the theatre. Our menu starts off with chicken rice soup. You will need to preselect an entree of either roast sirloin of beef or baked cod. The entree is served with Duchess potatoes and glazed carrots. The dessert is strawberry ice cream. After the show, we will make a brief fast-food stop before our return trip home.
The per person price for this tour is $95 which includes the charter coach transportation, main floor theatre seating, and the champagne brunch including gratuity and taxes. Please call VanGalder Tour and Travel directly at 608-752-5407 (then press "4") if you would like to order the Man of LaMancha tour.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep. that's the production I was looking at.

The structure of the play is what intrigues me, as a guy who has played with the structure of the book for my own purposes. Cervantes in prison and the play-within-a-play is something I want to see.

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then do NOT see the movie first. The play, especially what intrigues you,

is actually a must-see.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the OPOS said...

Although the film does attempt to do this also (he probably thinks they omitted that too).

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh

The film made a far more literal use of scenery than did the original show, in which detailed sets had to be imagined by the audience watching the play. The prison, rather than merely being “suggested” by the use of a drawbridge, an overhead grille to allow light inside, and a trap door, as it was onstage, was vividly shown in the film, complete with a water wheel which, when set into motion, allowed the drawbridge to be lowered. The windmill was likewise also shown, as was Don Quixote’s fight with it (in the play, he simply looks offstage and runs off, and shortly afterwards pieces of his armor come flying back across the stage).

The plains of La Mancha, as well as the kitchen, the stable, and the courtyard of the inn were similarly shown, as was a view of the dilapidated-looking exterior of the inn from a distance. Don Quixote’s bedroom and the exterior of his house were also shown towards the end of the film.

The only scenery from the play which was rendered on film exactly as on stage was the confessional, at which Antonia, the Housekeeper, and the Padre sing I’m Only Thinking of Him. The confessional was merely suggested by the use of boards to separate the three singers. Part of the reason that this scene was so literally transcribed from the play was so that the “chessboard” effect, which would have been impossible if a real church had been used, could be retained in the film.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sold. thanks again.

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Si. Lo siento mucho.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

psh

now Edmund. there’s some bitter acrimony on account of less than classy birth circumstances.

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jul 21, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had the same feeling.

Events that took place in the bottom of the 7th inning amplified it. by the time linebrink got to the mound, i was at the ledge

by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 11:19 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

I conveniently planned my laundry break so that I left at the end of the inning and made it back just in time to see Thorny coming in with 2 men on.

I think I may have declared something about never watching another Sox game if Ozzie put in Liney there….but I never technically saw him pitch….so I’ll continue to watch….for now…..

Just [expletive] Fuck It.

by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ozzie knew you would come back

you always do. that’s why i sent the entire 9th inning

by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 11:32 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

ha!

at the game I went to take a tinkle when I saw Liney trotting out there.
I was shocked to see he recorded an out without any damage done upon my return.

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 21, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

correct

" 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 21, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking we must match up well against them this year

But if I remember correctly they were not playing that great during that series.

At this point its more of a question of wether the Rays aren’t as good this year (they aren’t IMO) or if the East just got that much stronger

by 815Sox on Jul 21, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Rays are slugging. Their defense is good.

Their pitching (esp. bullpen) is nowhere close to last year.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garza's been stellar the times I've seen him.

I don’t know what his line looks like this year.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beat Niemann, Kazmir and Garza

Could’ve been a sweep were it not for some utter larceny by Thornton and Macdougal

by Sox-35th on Jul 21, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

unpossible

knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan

by BoeJouma on Jul 21, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my eyes have seen an inordinate number of balls rolling into left field, especially down the line.

now i’m not saying how many of those, if any, he should have gotten to. i’m just saying what i think i have seen. you know. with my eyes.

it is what it is......

by BuehrleMan on Jul 21, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Through the wickets at an inopportune time last week.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some would say the eye test is a terrible way to judge a fielder.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can't remember where i saw it

but a week or two ago they had a ranking of the top college shortstops from 2008 and beckham placed 2nd.

it is what it is......

by BuehrleMan on Jul 21, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

top college yadayada

i’m talking about now motherfucka!!

Always bet on black!

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

from that article, i thought this was very interesting:
A college shortstop playing high-level competition is probably more like a wood-bat-league third baseman. Sure, there are some opportunities to range either way and make throws from deep in the hole, but when guys make contact, one of two things happens: It gets by you (and it would get by anybody, because it’s going that fast), or it’s a hot shot you can reach.

In other words, when aluminum is involved, hard hit balls turn every infielder into a third baseman. Maybe fielding stats for aluminum-bat-league shortstops are at least partly telling us how good the guy will be at third base with wood bats.

Cashing checks and having sex.

by MarketMaker on Jul 21, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I was chastised and learned to NEVER trust my eyes again.

You’ll have to wait for UZI or whatever for your answer. Clearly.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right about balls down the line.

Part of the problem is Alexi is much better going to his left than to his right so Beck is being positioned about one step further to the left than he should be.

Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!

by picktoclick on Jul 21, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My eyes say his ass isn't low enough to the ground, and he seems to stand up before moving laterally.

Even his dives seem to be upward leaps. He’s 2 feet off of the ground when the balls go by. He seems slow getting to the ground, if that makes any sense. If Crede can’t reach a ball on a dive (it happens), he’s hitting the ground as the ball goes by.

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does NOT want to disturb the uni or the 'do.

Would you? I mean, if you were a handsome man.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF I was a handsome man?? IF??

Aw, shit… you’re right… I shouldn’t have showed up to that SSS outing.

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should move to a more receptive place.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."

— Leo Durocher

by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is excellent,

since it also is appropriate for me. I have an addition to my sig!

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bent over.

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

by winningugly on Jul 21, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think he plays even with the bag too much

for a guy learning the position, giving him a little more reaction time would probably help. i think he’s definitely improved. i don’t think he’s betemit out there.

THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY

by colintj on Jul 21, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit I am bad luck

Of my 4 birth mother clients that I serve:

1 is institutionalized
1 is in jail
1 is wondering the streets homeless and about to be unmedicated

the other is actually doing pretty good

by 815Sox on Jul 21, 2009 5:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Look on the bright side

In the majors, you’d be hitting .250

Is it still the fourth inning?

by vince_ on Jul 21, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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