Perfect
by larry on Jul 23, 2009 4:04 PM CDT
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No. He's not an ace.
And, would BA have had it?
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here is my most anti-climactic "we're in first place!!" pronouncement ever
we’re in first place
¡signature!
Wow. Framing today's scorecard.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 23, 2009 4:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
We do our share of bitching, but we've been one fortunate fanbase over the last five seasons.
Ed Farmer: "Is it raining in here?"
Steve Stone: "I've made an egregious mistake."
I will never forget this birthday. So surreal. So so so surreal. Good to be alive!!!!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
That is totally awesome too. Happy birthday.
Ed Farmer: "Is it raining in here?"
Steve Stone: "I've made an egregious mistake."
I am okay with that. He just served up the gift of a lifetime. :D
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday!
Nothing but downhill from this point on!
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 23, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Truth, Ruth!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Wonder what The Prez had to say?
Maybe he asked for a picture with HIM. Or maybe he just said congratulations.
Like pizza? Me too.
Check out my pizza review site.
how does one post a picture?
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Well then, "Hell, I like you. You can come to my house and fuck my sister"
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
ya ate her?
hats off you you boys! thats the perfect crime!
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
underrated movie
peet was smokin’ hot
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
anything she wasin
top notch
" 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
Another malaprop.
Said Mark needs to buy “that CF ‘Weiss’ a steak dinner”. What an ardent fan.
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 24, 2009 12:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Just joining in.
For those that saw it…..how good was Wise’s catch?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoqnE0m588I
"Lemonade was a popular drink back in the day and it still is.."
Gangstarr
by Big Daddy Kool on Jul 23, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
if it was just any old game
it would have been a fantastic catch. considering the situation it was practically unbelievable.
it is what it is......
One of the 10 biggest in franchise history, I would venture so suggest.
Ed Farmer: "Is it raining in here?"
Steve Stone: "I've made an egregious mistake."
Absolutely incredible times a hundred.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
And made out with honeys in the stand
Classic BA!
Like pizza? Me too.
Check out my pizza review site.
please do not defile this wonderful day
by mentioning that motherfucking sand pounding ass clown.
thank you.
it is what it is......
by BuehrleMan on Jul 23, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
there was nothing wrong with swisher
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 23, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Unfortunately I'm tomorrow
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 23, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
happy birthday
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 24, 2009 12:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I wonder what they are saying on the other side of this, maybe something like
In a year or two, someone is going to ask you if you remember the game where Mark Buehrle beat us. Nobody is going to remember this except for Buehrle himself.
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 23, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
probably saying our season will now go the way of '07
thats what i’d say
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Its a conspiracy obviously
Totally coordinated by the umpires. The “MLB Front Office” doesn’t want to see the Rays win. Its not like Mark B is one of the most underrated pitchers in the MLB or anything
in fairness to dray bay
a lot of posters jumped on the guy calling buehrle mediocre
"...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
BA wouldn't have bobbled it.
Just kidding. Great catch Wise. Congrats Buehrle!
by SoxFanOnTheNorthwestSide on Jul 23, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
I've always liked DeWayne, even acknowledging that he mostly sucks
When he started to pick it up last year late in the stretch, I was excited for him. Hated seeing him get booed in April, and felt horrible for him when he hurt himself just as he turned the corner.
He still mostly sucks. But this is so awesome for him (and Mark) No one can take this away from him (and Mark) ever. I can’t get over it!
¡signature!
is good'
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
totally agreed billy...I'm happy for him and glad he's here instead of BA
Formerly Crede's Crew
I was there.
I have been to a lot of White Sox games. I have been to three people will remember.
1- the three homers in a row game last August.
2- game 163
3- today.
It was the most stressful 5-0 game I have ever been to. Even if he lost the no-hitter, it would have felt like a loss.
I have never been a witness to White Sox/baseball history…until today. What a day.
i saw 163
and a jose valentin cycle
"...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
163 counts too.
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
Was at all those too... stressful but is a different way
Remember when "Cuban Pride" meant something...
it was 4 in a row
i was there as well
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
I was in training all day
Then got out and had to drop off a drug drop for a client. I was sitting outside in my car listening to the 9th. The guy walks outside to my care because he notices me. I give him the drug drop just totally cheesing out and say “You got 24 hours to do this man, you know the drill”. He was pissed lol.
Folks, I'm engaged in an unfortunate conversation regarding my claim that Mark Buehrle is the most accomplished baseball player we've seen in Chicago.
I was reprimanded for not acknowledging the Cy Young Award of one Fergisun Jenkins.
Does my claim that Buehrle has a legitimate chance at one this year hold water? (What with Greinke pitching for a last-ish place team)
Ed Farmer: "Is it raining in here?"
Steve Stone: "I've made an egregious mistake."
I tried that.
This was more of an individual thing, not a team thing.
Ed Farmer: "Is it raining in here?"
Steve Stone: "I've made an egregious mistake."
World Series Win, World Series Save
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
superstition
My gym is nice. Among its amenities are exercise bikes with TV monitors. When my schedule allows, I like to watch Sox games while cycling. Today, I got on the bike and tuned in to see Mark Buehrle pitch against the Rays. Early on, the only action was a Josh Fields grand slam – the defending AL champions just kept going down in order. After the top of the fifth, I decided I’d stay on the bike until they broke up the no-hitter. I kept pedaling and pedaling.
In the bottom of the sixth inning (maybe 70 minutes into the game), my left leg started to cramp up. I slowed down, but kept pedaling. Finally, at the end of the seventh, I got off the bike and limped into the locker room. I’m a superstitious baseball fan, but just could not keep pedaling.
My gym is nice. There is a large flat-screen TV in the locker room, surrounded by comfy chairs. I turned the game on for the top of the eighth. A guy who had dressed and was ready to leave, saw me sitting alone, drenched in sweat, watching the game. "Is that a no-hitter?" "Perfect game," I replied. He immediately sat down. Within a couple of minutes, a dozen guys congregated around the set.
Buehrle works fast. We had been sitting maybe six minutes when the top of the ninth started. Ozzie made one defensive substitution for the inning, moving centerfielder Scott Podsednik to left and bringing in DeWayne Wise to play center. He’d been in the game less than a minute when he pulled that home run in from over the centerfield wall. The crowd must have been deafening; we were certainly shouting with joy. A minute later, Alexei Ramirez scooped up the final grounder and Buehrle was mobbed by a sea of black jerseys. It was the second greatest baseball game I’ve ever seen, behind only the 2005 Series clincher.
Thank you, Mark Buehrle, for being sufficiently awesome to overcome my failed attempt to pedal you to perfection.
by asinwreck on Jul 23, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
is your gym nice?
rec’d.
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
larry, curmudgeon:
1. He is OUR ace. Whether he is AN ace is debatable.
2. BA would not have had the same chance to catch it, as a righty. Wise didn’t have to cross over his body to catch it and could focus on the wall and timing his leap. Like Sandy Amoros in the ‘55 Series against Berra re: left v. right-handedness. The play was perfect. Ozzie’s roster move was perfect (today and earlier in the week).
Perfect. And I am nailing my wife in San Francisco this weekend. Perfect. By the time I get home Monday night I expect you guys to help keep us in first place. Over and out.
God, I love (White Sox) baseball.
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
i believe there should be another gamethread
for when comcast re-shows this at 7 pm.
it is what it is......
I just want pub for calling a Fields HR
Screw the perfect game.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
You said it, man. Love.it.
I want pub for sponsoring Dwheezy! ;)
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
So Buehrle with two no-hitters using control.
300 wins pitcher – totally up to him.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jul 23, 2009 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
they just said on the radio
eric cooper was the home plate umpire for both of buehrle’s no hitters.
it is what it is......
With 2 national games and a perfect game
The White Sox will get plenty of national attention for us insecure and needy White Sox fans.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
this weekend.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
Just in time for them to fall on their faces :)
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 23, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Main/photo headline on Nytimes.com right now
w/ a cool wire service photo that sort of makes it look like Buehrle has four arms.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/sports/baseball/24perfect.html?hp
And someone with the absolutely insanely awesome name of Hans Dampf
has this comment on the Times’ baseball blog entry about the game:
Isn’t it funny how Wise caught the ball right where the face of CWS #19 Billy Pierce is located, the pitcher who was robbed of his perfect game when he allowed a hit to the 27th batter?
I bet Billy somehow was involved in this magnificent catch ;-)
fun fact: "dampf" means steam in german
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
fun fact #2: Same umpire as first no-hitter??
per espn
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Eric Cooper
game time 2:03 both games
cue twilight zone theme
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
ballz, didn't see it.
Thats ok, you deserve it. This is your day
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
He really needs to improve his off season conditioning...
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
What a great day
Tied for 1st, Buehrle PG, and my Bonerko for Konerko shirt arrived right after the game
where in the world do you get something like that?
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
I am thinking of following suit
Formerly Crede's Crew
a lot of hatin' going on at fangraphs
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 23, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
But, then you get gold like this (Wise's Fangraph page)
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 23, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, I'm going,
but you have to go on the actual gamethread on DRB – focus on the last inning. Almost as good as Seattle’s LOL:
I am gonna stick my head in shit
1. James Shields 2. Scott Kazmir 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann
by joeybw on Jul 23, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im going to lick the shit off of your face, defecate your shit, and then stick my head in the shit i just defecated which is mostly comprised of your shit
So long, Sweet Lime! by PlayOnWords on Jul 23, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
I mean
The HR this year, the save in the Series, a no hitter …. and now this?
Is there anything Mark can’t do?!
I heard that once
Mark was at a small down diner eating some breakfast and someone dropped a spoon and he killed the whole town and drove away in his huge truck unscathed. Nobody could hit ’em
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
If there are any insecure Sox fans here, go to Google Trends for a nice self-esteem boost
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
PERFECT!
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 23, 2009 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
FUCK DAY GAMES!!!!
At least I get to see the replay tonight.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 23, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
YEAHHHH!!!!
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 23, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me start off by saying
Fuck Lance Armstrong
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 24, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
MOTHERFUCKING AWESOME. YES YES YES YES YES
by Trooper on Jul 23, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
all right rub it in
i could have gone today… thought about it, never imagined this would have happened.
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 23, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think he's rubbing it in...
so much as rubbing one out.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 23, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
shut up trooper
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 23, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
i still love you
but no rubbing it in, unless good comes out of it
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 23, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
hehehe
you did it wrong, now you must do it again
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 23, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
161
I’m a big fan of the bleacher seats
Don't quote me
by Moral Narcissist on Jul 23, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Q!'s shadow?
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
Dude! Had 164 tickets, sat in 161 to get a good view of the scoreboards
Good day to catch a game at the ballpark
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 24, 2009 4:40 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think BA feels like an ass after this
Royal fan gem on the comments
Almost certainly the Royals will make a very hard push for Anderson. His .288 career OBP fits perfectly with what we are trying to do here in KC. He doesn’t hit for power, doesn’t drive in runs, doesn’t steal bases, strikes out more than twice as often as he draws a walk, and has an OBP under .300. His profile is like a dream for our front office. Better hurry Dayton, if you don’t act quickly the Nationals may beat you to it!
Posted by: Royal Jayhawk | July 23, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Formerly Crede's Crew
A buddy of mine
was at the Rangers no-no AND today’s game.
I don’t like him anymore.
by stuartscottslefteye on Jul 23, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions
you shouldn't
its no fair
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 23, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
the guy I was with today went to both.
I was supposed to go with him for the first but I was already going to a game that series so I stayed out. pretty sure I’m going to make sure he’s with me for any buehrle games from now on.
friend of mind did the same thing
i texted him after it was over and said, “don’t tell me you were at this one, too!” he was. and he only goes to 6-7 games a year, so the odds weren’t that great that he’d be at both. unreal.
Did Anyone Pick Up On This?
The Linescore was 5 6 0:
by PaulieK14 on Jul 23, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
no fn way!
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 23, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
also,the umpire eric cooper
(who we now know was the home plate umpire in his other no hitter as well)
wears number 56!! look here
it is what it is......
i think the last guy to throw a perfect game against a defending league champion was in
1956
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 23, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
this has been a great week!
first the erin andrews peephole video, now a perfect game!
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 23, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions
alexeeeiiii.... YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! history....
by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Jul 23, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions
on second thought
alexeeeiiii.... YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! history....
by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Jul 23, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 14 recs
Great job,
EPWFFAP.
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
What a catch.
The spectacular part was his getting to the wall in time. He really motored, like big time. The catch itself was VG, but getting there on time was the real story.
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
agreed...covered a hell of a lot of ground there
Formerly Crede's Crew
General Soreness doesn't make that catch.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I will never wash my eyes again
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 23, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry, I'm giddy and pulled a reply fial... meant for explodingpinwheels
Formerly Crede's Crew
uno mas
alexeeeiiii.... YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! history....
by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Jul 23, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 14 recs
Never saw Ramirez
look more like a stud shortstop than on the last ground ball.
Textbook form.
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
i love that shot of mark with his glove on his head.
just total disbelief.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
MLB took down the YouTube video.
by SoxFanOnTheNorthwestSide on Jul 23, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions
it will be in MLB and whitesox.co
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
by thecip on Jul 23, 2009 8:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If your Fanpost going green isn't one of them...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Jul 23, 2009 6:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
His peripherals still suck.
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
was there for both
This time with my four year old daughter. She was actually distracting me when the Wise ball was hit. Heard the sound of the crowd, looked up located the ball (said fU** underneath my breath) and saw the “perfect” catch. Amazing!
larrys fortune cookie: you will learn much and have the advantage of not reading my pompous responses.
defensive indifference
Your offense is only as good as your bullpen.
by defensive indifference on Jul 23, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions
I need help.
How do I post a snippet from a spreadsheet so rows / columns are lined up?
Thanks in advance.
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
I'd help ya bally, but no idea...
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know.
ummm screenshot and post as a picture would be the ghetto way.
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
I just want to say that I can never ever be mad at Dewayne Wise again.
Disappointed sure, let down — maybe. But never never ever mad. The guy has earned a lifetime of absolution from his sins with that catch.
was talking with my cousin on the phone a little while ago (Cub fan, but an intelligent one)
said he guaranteed himself a spot for the rest of the year (pretty obvious) and probably got himself a job somewhere next year too.
Formerly Crede's Crew
Don't know about that - us sports fans have short memories - ask Bobby
Remember when "Cuban Pride" meant something...
But for the time being - live in the moment and enjoy
Remember when "Cuban Pride" meant something...
MLB Network had a shot of the Phillies
Clubhouse watching the Wise catch and they went wild high fiving each other. Pretty Cool
by Duck99 on Jul 23, 2009 8:51 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
The legacy of Aaron Rowand will do that to a club
Formerly Crede's Crew
Seeing as it's Thursday, I had to be at work.
My shift started at 1 and I immediately started bitching about having to be there. One coworker asked what was so special about today’s game, to which I responded “It’s Mark Buehrle Day. It only comes like 32 times a year.” My coworkers left me alone after that gem. I go in to check my phone during what I would learn was the sixth inning. Text from mouzone on here “no hitter for mark thru six”. I decided it was time to go on break.
I sprinted to one of the computers in the office and watched the seventh using the live box score. I walked back on deck and watched the eighth the same way on a coworker’s iphone. Her shift was ending right as the eighth did and she was nice enough to cover for me til the game ended. Thank you again Sam Gibson.
I darted up the stairs to the lobby where the big screens are. The front desk girl assured me they could not change the channels. So I went and sat on an empty exercise bike to watch the final inning. A guy on a treadmill must have figured out by the fact that I was still only in my guard trunks that I was there to watch the game. We start talking in hushed tones. A kid walks by in a Sox hat and I yell at him to sit down and watch history. He listened.
As soon as Kapler hit that ball all three of us yelled out “FUCK!!!!” in a crowded gym. We then lost it when Wise caught it. It just had that feeling like it had to happen. I wanted to throw up when he almost walked Hernandez. And then when Bartlett hit that grounder I jumped into the air and ran around screaming and high-fiving random patrons who were working out. My boss rounds the corner and sees me dancing around in the lobby with no shirt on. After informing her I clocked out she congratulated me for what Buehrle did.
I went back to the pool deck and my coworkers all said nice things and I sat there and realized that anyone who ever wronged more or pissed me off would be forgiven today. Even you WTGTD.
Best.
Day.
Ever.
" 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 23, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
warm and fuzzy
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
you rule man
I’m like the only WSox fan most ppl I know in NYC know…so my phone was blowing up all day like I had a child. Best day ever indeed.
Formerly Crede's Crew
my first child will trump this and the WS
but nothing until then
" 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
Can't Stop The Bleeding
Nobody’s Perfect (Except Mark Buehrle)
http://www.cantstopthebleeding.com/?p=18329
Now THIS is how you return to first place!
-r
by IceColdFalstaff on Jul 23, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
Oh yeah. pretty sure obama's motorcade passed me on the left shoulder of the kennedy at around 4:30
I was in the left lane, the police cars were practically taking mirrors off to get people to move over.
He is in Chicago
Dan Hynes grabbed a photo op and said they “celebrated the perfect game together”
Pretty sure Dan is a Cubs fan
Also
if I have a son named Mark, he won’t be a junior as it isn’t me he’d be named after.
Mark Alan P—————
has a very nice ring to it
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
I've been partial to Alexei Ramirez H----
The kiddos can go by Alex or Alexandra, provided the hypothetical wife doesn’t get to me first.
Baseball tonight just showed the Phils locker room clip
Very cool, celebrating the D. Wise play, they were going as crazy as any fan, yelling out DeWayne Wise! just like us. Great stuff.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 23, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions
that was pretty awesome
" 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
Interested.
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 23, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
interested
" 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
interested
"...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
interested
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 24, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!
MARK BUEHRLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Q!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart
It's all the sweeter when its a guy like Buerhle
accomplishing these feats. He’s made it easy to be a Sox fan the last 9 years.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
my favorite dj-farmio exchange
dj “my hands are sweating. i’m nervous.”
farmio “my back is sweating.”
it is what it is......
also, props to dj.
his first words after the final out,“couldn’t happen to a better guy.”
it is what it is......
I like dj
I know he’s not the world’s greatest broadcaster and he’s really hard to listen to when doing pbp, but I’m glad he’s still in the family
¡signature!
i don't miss chris singleton.
although i was astounded when i saw him on espn after the sox shitcanned him. he could actually speak. and make sense. who knew?
it is what it is......
So I propose
A single, monstrous gamethread for both games tomorrow, one that reaches and exceeds 1600 posts
This is what I propose
¡signature!
No alcohol necessary! I was drink on life yesterday.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions
pretty cheap team was fielded today
Dye makes quite a bit, but outside of him, it was a pretty budget conscious team on the field today. Fields, Nix, Ramirez, Beckham, Castro, Wise, Podsednik & Quentin.
Wanted to rest up the starters for today
However, I think a few of the may be a bit fuzzy during the 12:00 game
Wow, what a game
I already knew the outcome and I was still nervous as fuck watching it. A true classic.
Is it still the fourth inning?
We missed you live in the gt, vince.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions
circumstances conspired to keep me away from a computer or TV most of the afternoon
Didn’t even find out the score until 11 PM.
Is it still the fourth inning?
HSA
Dewayne Wise, the gentleman outfielder for the Chicago White Stockings, whose page your monetary donation sponsors made the 25th out of the game with his highlight reel catch. Seems to me he was paying you back on your 25th birthday.
Silly and sentimental, definitely, but it’s a helluva way to celebrate a birthday!
THANK YOU NATE SILVER, TECHNOLOGY IS THE TOPS
No doubt, Hazy. Lil Larry Wise chased that ball down like his life depended on it... The numbers related to this game are just crazy all around and there is no doubt in my mind that this was meant to happen. Cosmos aligned.
I’m a proud sponsor, whether he ever does another positive thing for the Sox… I will forever be grateful for that catch.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Closer melltdown
in the air.
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
Not worth it
guarantee to play some crap doubleheader baseball
One MB perfect game =2 game loss tomorrow
/SSH
Amazing game by Buehrle. Fun to watch
I had to piss the last 3 innings and toughed it out because i didn’t want to leave the couch! Wise making that play was unbelievable. Hopefully they don’t party too hard…. need at least 1 tomorrow! Were in first place baby……lets keep it that way!
I have seen 2 no hitters in person…. both against the sox. Jack Morris and Andy Hawkins.. I believe they scratched Hawkins from the record book because he ended up losing the game… that was pretty cool to see.
Kenwo4life=ratings
still could have slowed the momentum of Buehrle
Plus what if it was a long one like austin powers…..i may have missed a pitch. couldn’t risk it.
Kenwo4life=ratings
i did not get up from my seat after the 2nd
only one beer, no polish. had to force myself to stay after about the 6th when some CRAZY woman behind me realized what was going on, and every single pitch was met with a glass shattering shriek of either joy or disappointment. (so probably what it was like at HSA’s work?)
i was at that game too, summer of '90
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 24, 2009 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions
i love you all
first time i’ve actually posted drunk. perfect game and got a number out of it.
best
day
ever
" 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
why are you still awake
" 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
good question.
Ive watched sports center and mlb network all night. i suppose i have seen the highlights enough times to go to bed. eh fuck it they are still talking about it. i gotta take in this espn love while i can
Kenwo4life=ratings
it's awesome
" 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
same here
i DVR’s the game in the 8th (real time run of it) so i have the full game. ive watched the ninth inning more times than i can count, and i still get chills when i here the crowd go silent on wise’s jump, and erupt after the catch.
fuckin unbelievable.
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
I had an auto record for all the games on the tivo. watched different plays about 20 times by now.
also I downloaded the video to the pc. the shit is 32 gig in whatever format they use for HD. eventually i’ll have to edit that shit down to just gameplay.
we got a number?
we got a number….. WE GOT A NUMBER!!!
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
56 is the new Mr. Perfect... sorry Curt.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 24, 2009 2:16 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
that's funny. the thought crossed my mind to buy a sox jersey with #56 and PERFECT for the name.
Cashing checks and having sex.
i still love you all
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
what a beautiful day
perfecto
tigers lose thus vaulting us into a tie for 1st in the division
twinkies lose
HSA is closer to being an old hag
ugod got a number…
lets keep adding to this list
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
ummm....the hag part doesn't seem very beautiful, but if you meant, "HSA had the best bday of her life"....yes, that was quite lovely. :)
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Just got back from Chicago a few hours ago...
I was there. The atmosphere at the ballpark was electric. The fans were so into every moment at that game. I was there for Thome’s walkoff 500th career homer. I was there when Swisher hit the grand slam against the Cubs. This was an amazing experience. Best time I’ve ever had and will probably ever have at a White Sox game. Absolutely incredible. Thank you Mr. Buehrle, and congratulations.
"I can't give you a dollar if I don't have fifty cents." - Kenny Williams
by Servant2LordBeckham on Jul 24, 2009 3:51 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Nice.
Get us into first – alone – boys.
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
Thanks for the pictures.
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
4:41 am
And the alarm is set for the first pitch of the DH tomorrow (today)
1st mobile post from the old iphone. Maybe the 2nd but who cares?
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Jul 24, 2009 4:43 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
1. Contreras v Verlander (yikes).
2. Colon v A nobody (yikes**2).
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
went out with a couple of my cousins last night
didn’t talk to anyone the entire time. i just stood there watching highlights of the perfect game with a giant grin on my face. started crying at one point. pretty sure people thought i was crazy. dont care
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
i estimate i have seen or heard the wise catch and the final out at least 56 times each by now.
kapler was so close to breaking it up. i feel that if he had had one more anabolic cocktail for breakfast, that ball would have been out.
it is what it is......
I give a lot of credit to Kapler
He was bombarded in the locker room and answered the questions without a hint of jealousy or resentment, but you could tell he was just seething with rage at being robbed of the home run.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 24, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking about this when the last batter was running to first like he was going to win the game if he was safe there.... WTF? Are you really that guy who wants to spoil baseball history
for such an upstanding player like Buehrle?
If I were him, I probably would have trotted to first on the routine grounder.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
No f'ing way.
Not something to put on a resume.
Thanks, Mark.
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not sure if i saw this right
but on that foul liner by burrell, you could see in the corner of the replay showed him raise his arm as though he had just won the game… can anyone confirm?
"...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
I need to watch again
but I think he was pointing as if it were a fair ball.
Alexei musta been shittin' in his pants
When he saw that last out comin’ his way.
Yes. Hell yes. Mercy. Grab bench. - O.M.
along with every fan who saw it hit to him.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
true, but as someone noted, that was as crisp as he's ever looked on a play
Formerly Crede's Crew
How many routine grounders were hit to Che/Beckham yesterday? Each one caused my heart to stop.
If Cowley tweets a fucking word, I am on the next flight to rip his balls off with my bare hands.
Regards!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I was more worried about the ball going to Beckham.
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
so was he
Worried the ball would come to you?
‘’Yeah. because I’m not going to field it — we all know that,’’ Beckham said with a laugh.
[link]
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 24, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha! He's a keeper.
If Cowley tweets a fucking word, I am on the next flight to rip his balls off with my bare hands.
Regards!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Again, I need help.
How do I post a snippet from a spreadsheet so rows / columns are lined up?
Thanks in advance.
SSSSS-EEEEE-LLLLL-LLLLL!!!!!
Anyone who thinks this team is going to catch Detroit is crazy.
for a comment or a post?
if it’s a post, you can use gdocs like i’ve done in the past. they have a link to embed and you can pick the cells you want c/p’d.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
Cabrera's no-hit memories:
Orlando Cabrera was happy for Buehrle, his former Chicago teammate. Cabrera, like most infielders, loved to play behind Buehrle because he works so fast.
Cabrera was happy for another reason: Ten years ago, the A’s shortstop made the final out in the last perfect game by an AL pitcher, David Cone against Montreal.
“Maybe they won’t have to show my out all the time now,” Cabrera said.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/07/24/SP4K18TSTE.DTL#ixzz0MBMzuVQ8
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
he liked to play behind cowley's wife too
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 24, 2009 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Still feeling good today
Going to be driving all over the city doing visits and shit so I will get to listen to the game. Actually looks like I will be listening to both games as the night game is on WCIU
Hitting up Wicker Park Fest Saturday… anyone else going?
it's at the bottom of the site
hit up all the editors and what not
" 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
cochab at gmail dot com
"...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
guseric @ hotmail.com
totally worth any spam
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
Florida paper:
Besides, Rays TV announcer Dewayne Staats was doing his best to put the jinx on Buehrle. It’s supposed to be taboo for a TV or radio announcer to mention a pitcher is working on a no-hitter or perfect game, but Staats wasn’t shy about using the words "perfect game" as Buehrle retired the Rays in order inning after inning. In fact, the Rays broadcast even showed the final out of Buehrle’s 2007 no-hitter.
It wasn’t until after the game that I learned the White Sox announcers eschewed that unwritten rule as well.
"Mark Buehrle has a perfect game going to the ninth," Sox announcer Ken Harrelson yelled after Buehrle set the Rays down 1-2-3 in the eighth.
Here is what Arthur Daley of the New York Times wrote on this very subject in 1959: "Only a scoundrel would commit so dastardly a deed, because such mention instantly brings the whammy out of hiding. The whammy is a spook with the horns of a jinx that would thereupon direct the flight of the next batted ball and destroy the no-hitter."
That quote is found in section 1.17.0 of "The Unwritten Rules of Baseball" as written by Paul Dickson.
http://www.bradenton.com/847/story/1596902.html
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Sporting News:
David Wells, Buehrle’s teammate on the 2001 White Sox and current TBS analyst: “When we were teammates, I just knew that he had it in him. You might look at him and say, OK, he’s not overpowering but that’s where control and being able to throw strikes, that’s huge.”
Don Larsen, author of the only perfect game in postseason history: “I think it’s a great effort when a guy does something like that. You’ve got to have the guys behind you make good plays, and everything else. I think it’s wonderful. It’s a great achievement.”
Dennis Martinez, who was 36 when he threw his perfect game in 1991: “That guy is amazing. He throws strikes. He’s a pinpoint guy. He’s a finesse pitcher. He knows how to pitch. I’m really happy for him—I want to welcome him to the club.”
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
What a catch, wow
Obviously kudos to MB for the perfecto, but that was just an unbelievable catch.
DW was playing SHALLOW to keep any cheap hits from getting in front of him. That ball was hammered and hit very hard, and he got a GREAT jump and immediately went into a full sprint with his back to the plate to EXACTLY the spot he had to get to and then TIMED his leap perfectly to snag a line shot that was a foot over the fence.
Just an amazing, amazing catch. Usually you see someone steal a homer it’s on a ball hit high that’s been hanging in the air for a bit. This ball was really hit hard and was on more of a line, I still can’t believe how quick he got to the wall from how shallow he started out. Un-fucking-believable!
The more you see the replay the more impressive it gets.
Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.
Absolutely.
He didn’t even have time to slow down and time his jump. That one’s going down in White Sox lore.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
it was really beautiful
the route he took there was perfect. and i was really surprised at his speed.
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I couldn't believe it the first time I saw the replay
Whaaaaaaaaaaaa!?! How the hell did he get to the wall so quick?
The only explanation is that he must have visualized it just exactly the way it happened. He just sprinted full speed to exactly to the only spot in the field where he could make a play on that ball. Just a split second slower on his initial reaction and he doesn’t get there – he was just full throttle as soon as the ball left the bat with his back to home plate. Fucking amazing catch, best I can remember when you add it all up regardless of the circumstances – and then it saves a PERFECT GAME on top of it.
Dewayne Wise has earned a lifetime “Get Out of Jail Free” card from me, I don’t care if he puts up Andy Gonzalez numbers the rest of the year.
Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.
by ChicagoPete on Jul 24, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
The cosmos were aligned. I'm telling you....I've never been so certain of an event just determined to happen....
fucking magical.
If Cowley tweets a fucking word, I am on the next flight to rip his balls off with my bare hands.
Regards!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
And who would've thunk that the Fields slammie would be the LEAST surprising game event, by the time it was all said and done?!
If Cowley tweets a fucking word, I am on the next flight to rip his balls off with my bare hands.
Regards!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
just wait til he strikes out in a big situation in game 1 today
the free pass will be gone. haha
Kenwo4life=ratings
You POS!!! Get him out of there!
Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.
by ChicagoPete on Jul 24, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
yah that was great.
probably will be the ending of the montage at the beginning of games next year. well unless we win the world series…. which is possible.
Kenwo4life=ratings
You think
MB will flip him the keys to that sweet truck of his?
Coach says he needs more toughness. I gotta step up.
by ChicagoPete on Jul 24, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Slowly coming down from...
the Perfecto, I’m starting to worry that the team comes out very flat this afternoon to start an important series.
eh.
taking 3/4 from the Rays in that fashion means lowered expectations, especially with C&C Rehab Artists Inc. going to work.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
C&C Rehap Artists Personified
CCRAP
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
so glad he didn't get traded in 07
i remember DVR’ing all his starts just so i could save his last start in a Sox uniform
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
Fantasy owners never seem to give Mark Buehrle proper respect. Back in April this was clear, as he was being drafted in fewer than half of ESPN’s standard leagues, despite coming off yet another strong season. Sure, he’s not going to win a strikeout title, but Buehrle is consistent, reliable and, apparently, a no-hit machine!
After his average live draft position fell to an embarrassing 213.4, meaning he was taken late in some leagues and was a free agent in many others, Buehrle is owned in 99.1 percent of ESPN leagues. Then again, of that number, he was active in only 90.6 percent of those leagues for his perfecto. If you own the guy, why not use him at all times? See, Buehrle is like the Rodney Dangerfield of pitchers!
Fantasy owners shouldn’t expect dominance every outing from Buehrle, but will any of his owners leave him on the bench again this season? They shouldn’t. Starting pitchers like Buehrle, who can be better appreciated for the cumulative effect of their numbers over six months, don’t seem to make good spot-starters. Sure, every so often you’ll get a clunker of a performance, but then they’ll also shock you with a perfect performance against a team with the second-best OPS in baseball.
More:
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/baseball/flb/outOfTheBox?page=ootb090724
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Skip Bayless is truly an idiot
I know I know, but I had to listen to him.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
Can you imagine being Skip Bayless' brother?
He’s stuck listening to Skip Bayless! The channel change and mute buttons on his remote do nothing!
¡signature!
I almost got angry about the whole issue
but then i took a step back and realized that skip bayless doesnt speak out of his mouth, he speaks from his ass.
NO WAI!
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
by thecip on Jul 24, 2009 9:50 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
As of this morning Mark Buehrle has been bumped from Google Trends
Jamie Buehrle is holding strong in the mid-80s, however.
We’re a nation of pervs. God bless.
If Buehrle can throw a perfect game for a port slut on her birthday
I demand 2 perfect games where all 54 batters strike out on 3 pitches today.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
Bon anniversaire (encore)!!! The key is to expect very little.... Never in a million years would I think...
ack!! I’ll never stop loving yesterday!!!!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday???
Thanks, Mark.
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We're lions, just like you!! (only not as old and grumpy ;) ).
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Happy day after, HSA. Personal request.
If you know, how do I post a snippet from a spreadsheet so rows / columns are lined up?
Thanks, Mark.
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Thanks again! :) I answered above (the first time you asked), I'm not sure, else I'd help ya.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
No.
That’s the signature. Doesn’t work in the main body. Help.
Thanks, Mark.
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How about...
Print Screen. Open the copied image in something like powerpoint. Crop, resize, and right click to save as an image file.
Go Sox!
i was actually kind of angry when he knocked down #17....
that meant he beat my personal best record of 16 that I set as a 15 year old in Lagrange :)
Kenwo4life=ratings
dear jeebus, you were roaming the streets of my hometown when I was a child. I'd only heard you mention Hodgkins before (where I played softball), but damn....not LG too!!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
yep...since ur 25 now you were 11 at the time
you probably went to sedgwick park and had a crush on the pitcher that was a flame thrower…. that was me. nice to meet you :) haha
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Jul 24, 2009 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
BWAHAHAHA! rec'd.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
fixed
and had a crush on the pitcher that was a flamethrower.
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
exactly how Id expect you to respond
you reek of stereotype meatball.
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
haha
i think you bug me so much because we have a lot in common in some ways.
I was up watching mlb network/baseball tonight/sportcenter/tivo replay all night too.
you probably do cover yourself in the come get me though you big fag.
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
Like Sam Malone and Diane Chambers.
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 24, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
well then Im definitley May Day
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
I think Im more Norm
to his Cliff Claven
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
however when i was 12
i struck out all 18 outs i recorded (remembering 12 year old games are only 6 innings long) for the Sox in justice/willow springs….. lets see anyone do THAT!
Kenwo4life=ratings
I am still smiling about this
i’m tempted to stay at work during both games today so that we get more perfectos
" 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
New Dugout
WordUpThome: IT MAKES PHILOSOPHICAL JIM HIT CONTEMPLATIVE DINGERS, THAT IS FOR SURE
margarine: parkay
Is it still the fourth inning?
does anyone else flinch...
every time they see this:
when they read the dugout?
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
I was wondering how long Buehrle was actually on the mound
Dave covered Mark Buehrle’s perfect game earlier, but the most impressive aspect of the performance might be the time it took for him to do the feat. The Rays television crew recorded exactly how long Buehrle was on the mound today. The total time of the game is listed at 123 minutes (2:03 in hours). Of those 123 minutes, Buehrle was only pitching during 32 of them.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/in-a-half-hour
116 pitches in 32 minutes……the man was a video game.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
a happy birthday to you fine sir
" 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
Unfuckingreal!!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I think its going to be tough for our guys today.
Yesterday was just too bad ass.
But lets kill some Tigers.
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 24, 2009 10:47 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
kill tigers
like that blue haired guy from wing commander!
Kilrathi!
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
by thecip on Jul 24, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
why don't they make games like that anymore?
got that soundbaster card rockin’
BOOTDISKS!
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
Did we say gracias and adios to Carlos Torres?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Yes we did...for now, anyway
Formerly Crede's Crew
Joe Sheehan
big fan of the Buehrle start yesterday.
by Off the bus running on Jul 24, 2009 11:30 AM CDT reply actions
At least he admits he mentally automatically dismissed MB's perfecto...
Then details why he was mentally deficient.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Soooo, as I'm driving home from my bday party last night, I approached the street I usually turn down after exiting I-5. There was a cop car right at the intersection, although the road, Cherry St, was not blocked off (yet).
I drove by right as the cop got out of his car and of course, his brights were illuminating the scene pretty well.
So I got a great look at the mangled body in the road.
Made me feel pretty awesome as I got to my apartment alone at 12:30 AM and sprinted the fuck inside!!!
Anyway, I knew the body had been hit by a car (it was very fucked up) and if I had gotten to that street a few minutes sooner, I probably also would have hit it (dark street, under I-5, sharp turn down the one-way Cherry).
So here is the article I just found which confirms what I saw, even down to the time.
Yay for my bday being full of wild and unusual events, through and through!
If Cowley tweets a fucking word, I am on the next flight to rip his balls off with my bare hands.
Regards!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
You should've called knowing you'd be late.
Consider yourself punished.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
I cant believe you killed a guy.
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 24, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey....there are no musket bullet-holes on the body. I'm legit.
:)
If Cowley tweets a fucking word, I am on the next flight to rip his balls off with my bare hands.
Regards!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
weird
was in seattle for a long weekend over the 4th. was surprised about how slow things moved there compared to chicago. traffic just seemed to move at a glacial pace and even drivers gave way to walkers.
great city! not something i would figure would happen there.
great record stores too. massive scores
Well, I imagine this stuff happens everywhere...but it is certainly a different place/pace/city/vibe/way of living here, specifically in ways of transportation.
If Cowley tweets a fucking word, I am on the next flight to rip his balls off with my bare hands.
Regards!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT
by homesickalien on Jul 24, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
time to assume the same position on the couch for game one.
maybe i should go put my same underwear on from yesterday too. carry the momentum over.
Kenwo4life=ratings
what the hell? we pitch a perfect game... tie for first place.... face the team we are tied with
and we get bumped to CSN+ in favor of the cubs reds game? blah
Kenwo4life=ratings
it appears that
mark buehrle is the only pitcher in the history of baseball to have faced the minimum number of batters on three separate occasions. at least, that’s what this B-R page seems to be saying. (look at the first comment)
i would think that’s correct. so fucking unbelievably awesome.
it is what it is......
Now seems like a good time to bury a first post
Long time lurker. Finally registered on Wednesday. Waited 24 hours per the rules.
Went to make a first “Howdy” post in yesterday’s game thread, but 2 other people beat me to it, and I didn’t want to jump on that bandwagon.
Then the game took a new direction, and I didn’t want to be the one to muck it up.
Now I want to be careful not to be known as the guy who joined in after the perfect game, so I think I waited for this recap to run it’s course, and another game is done to sneak this in.
Howdy everybody, great site you got here.
I think we should make sure homesickalien gets a couple more birthdays this year.
Then DFA her.
Did I get that right?
Yes! Hell Yes!
by steveinlouisville on Jul 24, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
Depends on what DFA stands for.
Double Facial Anal? For the right price, she’s been known to get crazier.
j/k PS!
THANK YOU NATE SILVER, TECHNOLOGY IS THE TOPS
hehe.
If Cowley tweets a fucking word, I am on the next flight to rip his balls off with my bare hands.
Regards!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT
by homesickalien on Jul 26, 2009 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions
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