Meet Your New Pitcher: Carlos Torres
Torres’ fastball sits in the low 90s and touches 94, and as Chambliss indicated, his cutter and curveball have served him very well against righthanded batters, who have hit a mere .198/.291/.272 against him this season. Torres has done a better job keeping lefthanded batters in check this season, though improvement to his changeup could mean the difference between a relief role and a rotation spot in the big leagues.
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"Improvement to his change"...
As in sticking Poreda in the pen while working on his secondary pitch(es), or as in he’s ready for MLB but may be relegated to the pen if the change doesn’t improve?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
There is a reply button for a reason, folks.
We’re a pack of a-holes. by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
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So where in FL do you live?
(As evidenced by your favorite teams.)
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Back and forth between Tampa and Orlando
I’m in Tampa atm
by stanleygoober on Jul 21, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Careful Stanley, Careful!!!
Formerly Crede's Crew
Yep - the cellar's getting empty...
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Student?
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paperboy
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey there muscly arm!
Uh-oh, I hope I’m not getting collected
by stanleygoober on Jul 21, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll just post it on my profile
in an attempt to not litter this post
Good Guys Don't use the reply button
by stanleygoober on Jul 21, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
My wife graduated from UCF. Almost 25 years ago.
You going to grad school? Or lucky enough to have found employment?
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Talked To A Friend Of Mine Who Covered Torres For His Stint @ K-State
Said the guy is crazy. He said instead of taking the team bus to the stadium on game days, he insisted upon running to the stadium…
I like this guy already
"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."
Not Chicago Tough IMO
If he is running to US Cellinsky from Charlotte then I will consider it
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 1:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
he was my favorite wrestler growing up
The first one though not the second one
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 1:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He was pretty good
I liked Michaels and Hogan better though…
now “The Warrior” is some nutso conservative inspirational speaker
Does he show up at speaking engagements
in a nice suit and trademark facepaint?
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 2:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Nope
I haven’t seen him speak, but my friend did for about 10 minutes at Northern Michigan. People were supposedly booing him in 10 minutes.
I don’t think he translates too well with the college crowd
Not enough bong jokes.
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yeah dude....
I think I only watched 3 movies my freshman year, How High, Half Baked and Dazed and Confused.
When writing this post I forgot the name of Dazed and Confused and had to think about it for 2 minutes… seriously
what a classic...it came on late night HBO a few days ago and of course I watched
Formerly Crede's Crew
ah, yes. complete with the original OPOS mantra:
“i get older, they stay the same age.”
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
State. Dependent. Memory.
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No I would think not
Maybe he is being paid to be the classic heel. Get the crowd going for when Jesse Ventura arrives
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 2:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Run, 'Los, run!
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I see a "Key to the 2009 White Sox bullpen turnaround"
right railer by some random in about 3 weeks and 4 days . . . and it will all point back to this monumental day.
"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."
Your offense is only as good as your bullpen!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Pods cf, Ramirez ss, Dye rf, Thome dh, Konerko 1b, AJ c, Quentin lf, Getz 2b, Beckham 3b, Richard p
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
Is this Richard's last appearance with the team for awhile, you think?
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 21, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I would think he is probably
going to get this one and Sunday as well . . . with the DH mixed in, I doubt they would be able to make a switch before then.
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
I read over the weekend that as of Sunday Ozzie had used 70 different lineups this year.
And he’s still bored? This is at least 72.
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This has been the best one I've seen though.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 21, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, we're not looking at the back of baseball cards.
I’m needing to see Q is better than BA. ;)
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
now that is a line up that i could definitely stomach...
Fields has got to go away…as well as Wise. If JorDanks could play defense – bring that kid up…
i like this one
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 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
DAMMIT I have been looking for that for the past 15 minutes! I just came back ready to post it, you em-effer!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
That's alright HSA
You can use it when Ozzie brings Linebrink in tonight on 0 days rest
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 2:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'll be too busy looking for a ledge.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I found one last night
I’ll save you a spot
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 2:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
that's like every other person's icon on livejournal.
the other being a furry of some kind.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
Like this?
I also like
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
he's still getting the start tonight though, no?
w/ Torres piggybacking since he missed his start?
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There's a DH coming up on Friday, that's what Torres is up for
I’m guessing that’s what it’s for. I’m guessing Richard, Carrasco, Dotel and Pena for tonight. There should be two of Colon, Richard and Torres with Poreda the automatic odd man out.
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 21, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Colon is starting on Friday
"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."
if he's actually able to stay above 90-91
he could be more than serviceable.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
SEND TORRES OUT THERE TONIGHT!!
He was scratched last night in Charlotte. I don’t want to listen to Richard’s ass getting shelled tonight.
BILLY MAYS HERE
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Jul 21, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
IT'S ANCHOR-MAN, NOT ANCHOR-LADY. AND THAT'S A SCIENTIFIC FACT!
"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote
by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
LOL!!!
"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote
by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
THAT'S SO FUNNY I FORGOT TO PRETEND NOT TO BE RACIST!
LOL.
"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote
by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I RIKE LACISM WHEN IT'S FUNNY!
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I gave you a greenie for your birthday!
Hope you’re happy!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Saved $10.
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Been searching all day for the e-balloons I sent last year.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Those were so pretty! (you found them on flickr, btw...)
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Shingo and Tadahito recalling the '05 season?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
I don't even have those parts and I can't watch that more than once.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody want to talk Bobby's change up?
that thing was beautiful. maybe we can make him a starter after all.
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how long would it take to get him stretched out in AAA?....
Maybe he can practice w/ Q!?
Formerly Crede's Crew
was that what that sinking pitch he got the first two strikes on bartlett with?
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart
Zobrist . . . Bartlett was a slider
"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."
He started throwing it last year
looked like he’s pretty much ditched it so far. Should help his struggles against lefties if he keeps using it.
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 21, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he breezed through that inning.
Start him. Now that no one will be expecting the change-up.
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believe it or not, i wasn't super serious with the starting bit.
i was just impressed with the pitch.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
Samantha Torres... for you youngsters out there, NSFW for those that are employed.
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
see my post above, timestamped 3:40pm
Formerly Crede's Crew
are you serious?
correct me if i’m wrong wu, but jews aren’t honkeys, correct?
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 21, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course they are,
except to Aryans. Have you ever seen in completing your school applications the category “Jew”?
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Isn't that the category that says "just tell your daddy to mail the check, fuck the application"
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 21, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Because they own everything already,
especially the institutions of higher learning. And the media. And medicine and the law.
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Everything except show business.
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 21, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
We're hating on Jews here
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 21, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Never too late to change the subject, though...
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That is not included in media?
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Yeah, those poor Weinsteins....
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
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by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Josh...I always wanted him to become Vince's agent during the Amanda thing
Formerly Crede's Crew
"not a locker room guy, huh?"
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep. PK, JT, Getz, AJ, Beckham, Pods, Fields, Nix, Jenks, liney, Thornton, 4/5 of the starters are endangered because of his racism too.
Fuck off.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
sad to see him go, as i couldnt use this very often...
by BoeJouma on Jul 21, 2009 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
I like how when my cursor is on the picture
“poerda jew pitcher” comes up. Nice, BJ. Any German relatives?
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Totally a rec
just for that reason . . . people at the Chipotle downtown all turned and looked at me, couldnt stop laughing.
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
I hope he comes back so we can rock that again some day. What happened to the cat on the ceiling fan?
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
ive only used this like 3 times or so
its a shame, really. a damn shame
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
He starts Wednesday
Danks missing start on Wednesday with a bad finger. C. Torres making the start in his place.
— from Cowleytitters
¡signature!
Please don't shit the bed tonight, Richard
Good thing we won last night. Hopefully Mark is on on Thursday as well.
Formerly Crede's Crew
Could be Richard's last start then . . .
Danks on Sunday could reset the rotation.
"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."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyBS_1vGwpU
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
ty, ty
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Who missed the ASG with a bad finger?
Lotta that going around. HSA, anything to report?
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I believe that was Longoria.....not my neck of the woods....in fact...what do YOU have to report, OcreepyPOS?
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
You are correct - thx.
I am only creepy to young men who prefer beasts.
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How bad was it?
"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote
by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Um, yes plz...as I've said, a star, a serviceable SP, whatev
Formerly Crede's Crew
We had a Star - of David.
He’s been sent down.
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by hoodlight on Jul 21, 2009 4:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
so i assume this isn't random
but i really don’t want to take the time.
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translation
richard is too stiff he neeeds to loosen up a bit and he looks like a twat
by Ryno on Jul 21, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
damn. nice work.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
In jail, sure.
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If you dial this number, you get a carpet cleaning company.
Just for fun, I left a message: “The Army of the Twelve Monkeys — they’re the ones who are going to do it. I can’t do anything more. The police are watching me. Have a Merry Christmas.”
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 21, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cowleyupdate:
Danks’ finger has had a split on it and glue wouldn’t hold it shut. More to come.
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BA's finger always has a split on it, and look where he is now. More to come.
"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote
by SkanchoDanza on Jul 21, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
On one of the ferries here that takes my ass to the Olympic Peninsula, there is a big texturized map of the region. The "HOOD CANAL BRIDGE" is missing the "C," so it reads, "HOOD ANAL BRIDGE."
I giggle every time I see it.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 21, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
We don't have to make a roster move until tomorrow
This could be Richards reunion with BA if he doesn’t give us a quality start tonight. Poreda would make more sense though, he was brought up too early and with no defined role. That wasn’t the best move made this year……
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
Doubt it
could be moving to the bullpen though, probably where he belongs in reality.
"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."
pulling into Yankee stadium
Ready to boo swisher
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 5:25 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I can't stop picturing Hawk E. Coyote.
Heh.
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i think we will lose tonight
bad starting pitching and an outfield that is bad but is really shit for a team like tampa, could be a heavy defeat
Fortunately, your offense is as good as your bullpen, relax.
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
Your bullpen is only as good as Pods.
I read it on the right rail someplace.
Vsdtujnngsqwryghjkkj
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
how do you cope at work?
when I could easily work a 25 hour day? The doctor in Holland has put me on anti depressants, I used to get at least 45 mins a day to relax and look at the news – now it’s impossible – at full pelt from when I turn up to when I leave – I’m finding it so hard to cope, being in a foreign country as well. I have not even five minutes to go for a walk.
don't think he meant methanol
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 21, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Dope cafes and sex.
You must get out more.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Jul 21, 2009 6:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Add Q's foot, Freddy's lungs and AJ's tact and you've got a deal.
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 21, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
im going to imss the game tomorrow night.
NOT. im DVRing the game, so i can see torres’ ML debut.
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
that was much more tolerable than ono
Lurking since 2006
by boyonthedock on Jul 21, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Twenty million editors and no gamethread
Cheat goes away and this place goes to shit.
Is it still the fourth inning?
No Gamethread?
Your offense is only as good as your bullpen.
by defensive indifference on Jul 21, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
No beer and no gamethread make Scotty go....
something something
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 21, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions
its not negative
just telling the truth
I LOVE A.J PIERZYNSKI. WHITE SOX BASEBALL, I LOVE IT! FIGHT FOR EVERYTHING YOU WANT. ALL MEN SHOULD DO WHAT WOMEN SAY AND SHUT UP!
by pierzynskirules on Jul 21, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
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