Gordon Beckham Allows White Sox Fans To Dream
by The Cheat on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM CDT
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I was going to take this off-day to write a glowing piece about Gordon Beckham. He hasn't really been the sole focus of anything I've written since writing that he would be "fine" during his second week in the majors. Since then, almost as if he'd been given permission, Beckham has smoked (or is it Smoaked?) the ball. But there have been plenty of Beckham is dreamy articles written by the traditional media in the past week. Instead, I'll just dream a little bit on his current production.
Entering the year, I was really interested to see what Beckham would do this year in the minors, not expecting anything more than a September call-up. I was pretty sure he wasn't going to slug 25+ homers as he had in his junior season. But I wanted to know what type of hitter he would become; a patient slap-hitter, a gap-power threat, a doubles machine?
I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed by his minor league walk-rate, though that disappointment was more than offset by his minor league doubles rate. He was leading all the minors in two-baggers when he hit the DL for a bit, and was one back (?) when he got the call to the Sox. And he hasn't stopped hitting them since arriving in the bigs, though he has slowed some.
Adding his minor league numbers to those amassed with the White Sox, numbers which are strikingly similar, by the way, Beckham has already reached 40 doubles in less than 400 at-bats. It's not hard to imagine him hitting another 10, 15, or even 20 to give him (well) over 50 for his season. And when you start talking about a 22 year old who may hit 50 doubles while spending most of his season in the majors, well, you can start to dream a little bit.
Now let me list some rather large caveats before I dive into the next couple paragraphs and the accompanying table. Beckham has yet to actually hit 50 doubles, and nearly half of those will have been accumulated in the minors. I acknowledge that this somewhat random stat -- a triviality, really -- is probably going to be wildly misinterpreted, that it's probably way too early to be doing something like this, but it's better than writing something like the Sox need to move Beckham while they can still get value from him.
By displaying this list, I am in no way implying that Beckham is a good as the players listed. I'm merely pointing out that were Beckham to continue the production we've seen from him this year throughout the full '10 season -- and that's a big if. Lots of things can happen, after all -- he would put himself in some very elite company, head in the clouds elite.
Now that that's out of the way. Here's the list of all the players in the modern era (since 1900) to have 50 doubles in a season at age 23 or younger. The entire list.
Now you see why I issued the rambling disclaimer. That's an exclusive list that includes an amazing amount of baseball talent.
So yeah, a Sox fan can dream.
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doubles are for pussies
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by larry on Aug 3, 2009 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
duh
needs more single.
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by larry on Aug 3, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Aug 3, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Triples a\r 4 speedssters
Go Huskies!
by Huskies1997 on Aug 3, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
triples r 4 speedsters
sorry computer had seizure
Go Huskies!
by Huskies1997 on Aug 3, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just wanna say that as a georgia fan first and foremost
i am unbelievable proud of beckham. not only has he put up some pretty gaudy numbers, but he has carried himself unbelievably well while doing it. he walks the fine line between confident and cocky. Its been a blast to watch.
Once a Dawg, Always a Dawg. How Sweet it is!
by oneloyaldawg on Aug 3, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's a gunslinger. just having fun out there.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 3, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PRAISE HIM!
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Aug 3, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i just popped wood.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 3, 2009 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beckham is young, but his approach at the plate is mature
I am very impressed with how well Beckham hits with two strikes. He knows to see the ball as long as he can and spray it to right. His triple-slash line with two strikes is .304/.374/.494, which is much better than our team as a whole at .186/.253/.289 (none of the regulars are within 200 OPS points of Beckham.) And while we’re talking about doubles, 9 of his 17 have come with two strikes. I would bet the majority of those 9 went opposite field
by 3E8 on Aug 3, 2009 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beckham = Chase Utley?
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!
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by HappyHuman on Aug 3, 2009 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
without looking it up
Utley came to the majors at 26 or something like that… The phils were slow with their two stars in part because they had Polanco and Thome “blocking” them, but also because they were a bit slow to develop and their peaks caught the Phils by surprise, I think.
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by The Cheat on Aug 3, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
24, but wasn't an everyday player till 26
As for Beckham, we haven’t had a young player to watch this exciting since Maggs, I may even buy my first Sox jersey if he wins the ROY.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 3, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm considering getting a Beckham jersey
But as a UK resident it would invariably be confused for a David Beckham jersey and I’d get comments such as:
What Beckahm shirt is that?
or You know Beckham wears number 23
Uninformed cunts.
by The Big Hurt on Aug 3, 2009 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just bought one of the Beckham T-Shirt Jerseys on Saturday at the game.
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 7:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hit up grandstand for mine on thursday.
can’t wait to bust it out the 14th-16th when the sox visit the hellhole that is mcafee coliseum.
Don't call it a comeback.
by Toonderstrook on Aug 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE!
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McAfee=Terrordome West for me
From 2002 to 2006, I went to 7 Sox games there and saw one Sox win in 2005 when Garland pitched. It is a dump but I did enjoy $2 admission days with $1 hot dogs
by Scotty Ballgame on Aug 4, 2009 1:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
that sounds incredible
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You betcha!
The best was taking BART after every loss with the Sox gear on
by Scotty Ballgame on Aug 4, 2009 2:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, have I been there and done that.
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
by rhythm on Aug 4, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, who let you off the Right Rail?
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren't you suppose to be in the kitchen?
by Scotty Ballgame on Aug 4, 2009 2:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Who says I ain't!
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mistake
I thought I saw you at the port
by Scotty Ballgame on Aug 4, 2009 2:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry about it.
And it won’t worry about you.
Don't call it a comeback.
by Toonderstrook on Aug 5, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's still better than "Old Navy" park across the bay.
yuppie
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
by rhythm on Aug 4, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
U r dumm.
There are only two even remotely acceptable things about an A’s game at McAfee: it’s not full of Raiders fans and they sell giant cans of Pacifico.
Don't call it a comeback.
by Toonderstrook on Aug 5, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it a good beer?
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by winningugly on Aug 5, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't go so far as to say it's good...
but since in California there are no beer vendors selling in the aisles, giant beers are required.
Don't call it a comeback.
by Toonderstrook on Aug 5, 2009 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus when you're Toonderstrook
you need giant beers to quench a giant thirst!
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by winningugly on Aug 5, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring on the IPD Microbrewery!
Don't call it a comeback.
by Toonderstrook on Aug 5, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Beckham compares well to Utley
With maybe a bit more speed and a few less home runs. Gordon is obviously doing well much younger than Utley ever did, but Utley’s career slash line of 299/381/528 looks pretty much like what Beckham could (will?) do over the next decade.
Beckham is impressive — to say the least. His approach at the plate is as good as I’ve seen from a Sox rookie since, well, gee — dare I say Big Frank?
Maybe Robin? Wow that shows how poor the Sox’ position player development has been, but also how good Beckham is.
by madvillian on Aug 3, 2009 11:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
carlos lee was pretty impressive his rookie year 1999....
.293/.312/.463 16 HR 32 doubles 84 RBI in 127 games.
magglio only had a cup of coffee in 1997- but in 72 plate appearances he hit .319/.338/.580 4 HR 11 RBI
Maggs wans’t quite as good in 1998, his first season, but he did put up a great 2000.
and then of course there was the great 1998 season of one Mike Caruso, who pounded out 17 doubles, 6 triples, 5 homers, 55 RBI and 22 SBs with an average of .306….. then he fell quicker than a contreras splitter.
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by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 3, 2009 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are correct though
maggs and carlos weren’t hyped that much…. Gordon Beckham is the first prospect that had the “machine” behind him and has delivered (and has delivered quickly) since Frank Thomas.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 3, 2009 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deus ex machina?
I knew he would save us!
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Aug 4, 2009 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my dreams of beckham are glorious.
a bit uncomfortable the next morning, though.
by Trooper on Aug 4, 2009 1:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice piece, Cheat.
But comparing him to Greenberg the Jew? You want to get him shot down in GA?
It is a plus to be excited about a kid in the lineup. Last night I was watching the documentary on HBO, “The Shot Heard ’Round the World” about Thompson’s 1951 playoff home run and what turned the Giants’ season around. None other than the call-up of rookie Wille Mays, who promptly fell on his face but was given the CF job outright by Leo Durocher. And to bolster his confidence, Skinnerian-style, someone would put a new suit, or new shoes, or some bauble in his locker if he had a good game. Monte Irvin said he got so much stuff his rookie year he started giving it to his teammates. And Willie was my childhood hero. Not that I’m expecting Gordon to be Willie or anything…
Gordon has never looked like he’s lacked confidence. We’ll see how he reacts to his first major slump (I know he had a short one within the first months or so) and how he handles disappointment, but his mental and physical make-up portent good things.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 7:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't a long term thing
But he did fall flat pretty badly to start his career and that didn’t faze him, so I doubt a slump after seeing success will. He seems to be the real deal.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 4, 2009 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a huge fan of his approach to hitting
This kid knows how to take pitches. I don’t think he has struck out on 3 pitches yet. Those are the solid at-bats needed to get to another team’s bullpen.
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 8:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just read your sig. Fantastic.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasnt it Matt Thornton's save?
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was, but I put it up as my sig at a time when Bobby was blowing saves
even though Swisher hit the HR off Thornton. We didn’t know Bobby was passing a kidney stone at the same exact time.
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
's is not necessary. Jenks'
;)
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but is it incorrect?
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 4, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't believe so....just looks messy, IMO, yo.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is only one Bobby Jenks; therefore, it is 's
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
If a Jenks was an object and Bobby had more than one, then you can put Bobby Jenks’ to show that he had possession of several Jenks.
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha. Definitely good to know, thanks (though wouldn't it then be 'Bobby's Jenks'?'.
“I got all these Jenks’, but just one Bobby!”
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give the man some poetic license, will you, EG?
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he has, a few times
but not many
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I realized that after I looked it up
but the point I was trying to make was that Beckham knows how to work a count.
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great piece on becks
ozzie has handled him well too, and i like the bump to the #2 spot…
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 4, 2009 8:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is his line after 23 AB at the 2
.391/.375/.609
I would rather have Che batting later in the lineup considering he has more power than Beckham. Che has a better chance to knock Thome/Dye/Konerko in when they are clogging up the bases. A Beckham double doesnt even clear the bases if Konerko is on first.
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 GS's say Che can knock in those guys!
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
small sample size...
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by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 4, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But, how can the OBP be lower than
his batting average????
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by jc2313 on Aug 4, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OOH! OOOOOH! I know this one!!
:P
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sac flies count as a plate appearence for OBP, but not for AVG
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
appearance*
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah! Thanks, I was wondering.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont believe you!!
All lies I tell you, all lies!!! Its just not possible!
"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 Aug 4, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I swear Pods had the same impossible situation earlier this season!!!!!!!! NOOOOO!!!!
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No thanks, only Celexa for me!
by Scotty Ballgame on Aug 4, 2009 1:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Where's his Longoria like contract???
One catch (and 1 hit) does not make you a major league player... or does it?
by Brush Back on Aug 4, 2009 8:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His agent is smarter than that.
Bad economic times + high ceiling = wait. The Sox should be all over him. His agent should tell him to wait. And buy a disability insurance policy from Lloyd’s of London.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is his agent?
Does he manage anyone else on the Sox?
by the_steve on Aug 4, 2009 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of love for Becks:
http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/08/gordon-beckham-white-sox-your-love-the-outfield/
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 9:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Greatness.
"He’s playing well," Jeter said. "I got a chance to talk to him a little bit because he’s been on second base the whole series…."
I like his speculation that Becks will take the spotlight off of Q as they both dominate the scene in years to come….which seems more up Q’s alley, rather than being the center of attention. Q is a modest god.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which only further feeds into my ongoing 'Q as Enkidu' analogy..... Becks = Gilgamesh?
:D
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q is a ballplayer
My point is that I think the Quentin-Beckham combination, which will carry the White Sox into the next decade, is going to be an excellent yin and yang duo. To me, Quentin never seemed totally comfortable with all of the attention showered upon him last season during his breakout year. I see him as more of a hard-hat-and-lunch-pail type player, who just wants to show up to the ballpark and work.
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 4, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beckham has the demeanor of a
15 year player while Q looks like he might burn out much quicker. How many years will they offer Q versus Beckham when extensions are discussed? I could see a long term deal for Beckham next year to take him through his arbitration years. Not so sure about Q until he can play an entire season productively.
by Duck99 on Aug 4, 2009 10:43 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i thought a long-term deal was offered for Q in the offseason
turning it down hoping for a bigger payday…if Q gets back into stride to close out the season, i don’t see why management wouldn’t offer a similar package..
somebody correct me if my recollection is mistaken…
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by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 4, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're right; as I recall, they offered Danks, Q and Floyd the same (exact?) deal.
Only Floyd took it, of course.
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by RWShow on Aug 4, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in retrospect, for danks to turn it out down is fine too
he hasn’t regressed considerably from last season IMO
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by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 4, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Q has had some bad luck with injuries, but at some point (and it's probably his next major injury)
A guy goes from bad luck to injury prone. He had some bad luck with the wrist, some bad luck with the Tendon in his foot, but if he can’t play 130+ next year I don’t think he ever will.
by madvillian on Aug 4, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
very good
I was super excited when we got him from dbacks and truly believed in this bad luck with injuries thing. If you ask me right now though, I am really glad he is back in the lineup, a really awesome bat that can carry the team, but I am not holding my breathe and mentally ready to see him to be out any day.
Lupe, release the balloons!
by LT_sox_fan on Aug 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unrelated question.
Hypothetically speaking, let’s fast forward to September 1st. Suppose we’re between 2 and 4 games out of first, Peavy has made his first start and it went fine, he appears to be healthy and ready for every 5th day, and the mighty Count remains a roller coaster with, say, two decent starts this month and three rather bad ones.
At what point do we start using any available off-days and/or three-day-rest starts to skip Contreras? By my math, excluding potential rainouts, we can get away with four Contreras starts in September, with nobody going on short rest.
And yes, I know I’m way ahead of myself here. Sue me; I’m excited god damn it.
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by RWShow on Aug 4, 2009 11:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Ozzie say they'd only need the 5th starter once or twice in September?
by madvillian on Aug 4, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, that was for August, since the 5th starter has been traded away.
Ed Farmer: "Is it raining in here?"
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by RWShow on Aug 4, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ozzie was talking about August
And bridging the gap until Peavy is ready. Thought there would be about 3 games where the 5th spot would come up. Torres will probably get the chance to take those or Freddy. When the rosters expand in September there will be a lot more flexibility.
by Duck99 on Aug 4, 2009 11:26 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see them skipping a 5th starter for two months in a row
They’ve got serious long term money tied up in these starters, they’re gonna be careful about overworking them. Contreras is out of here, you can beat him like a mule.
"It was like everything was slow motion," Wise said. "I stuck my hand out so slowly and was able to make the catch."
by ChicagoPete on Aug 4, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many starts do you think they can
get away with it, so to speak? The last 40 games should be doable, no?
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by colintj on Aug 4, 2009 12:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
2 words: Torres.
In case Jose falters. Or Egbert?
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— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should expect replacement level from our 5th starter until Peavy's back.
it’s really a matter of deciding what premium to put on optimal performance over health. but we really have no info about the latter. also, at least when looking at FIP, it’s hard to differentiate between Contreras, Floyd, Danks and Buehrle over the last two seasons. unless Peavy comes back guns blazing, there’s not going to be that much upside to going 4 man.
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by colintj on Aug 4, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking Jose moves to the bullpen for the playoffs, and
relieves Liney with the bases loaded, nobody out, in Boston.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
also fwiw
Sox are on pace for 18 WAR from their starters, presuming they finish with ~1000 IP. For reference:
2008: 20
2007: 17
2006: 19
2005: 19
2004: 13
2003: 18
2002: 11
The ‘06-’08 numbers might need a Javy adjustment, but obviously this season has been par for the course.
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by colintj on Aug 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Median looks like ~14 WAR
So an average offense and defense would win ~86 games with the ‘05-’09 starters.
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by colintj on Aug 4, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*AL median
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by colintj on Aug 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the 18 for 2009
Is that just the current pace we’re on, or does it account for the changes to the rotation? I imagine the first couple months of bad Bartolo, Contreras and Richard would weigh us down a bit?
by Grinder in Training on Aug 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
current pace
and since it uses FIP rather than ERA or RA, we come out looking fairly good. FIP likes Richard quite a lot, por ejemplo (3.4 WAR pace over 200 IP) and has Colon on 1 WAR pace, with Torres the only below replacement starter so far. Adjust up or down as you feel, I’m just pointing out that this is consistent with Kenny’s recent teams. I’m pretty sure the ‘05-’09 WAR totals have the Sox at least 1 SD from the mean, so it’s unlikely that it’s luck. Early on, we see more of a random walk, which would support the “Kenny’s learned on the job” theory.
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by colintj on Aug 4, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense
And if it looked at Richard favorably, then it probably won’t change over the rest of the year all that much anyways. I wouldn’t tell the A’s fans it’s not luck, we saw what happened to TDogg.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it = fangraphs.
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by colintj on Aug 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Contreras: "I guess you guys can 'Count' me out."
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My one question about Q
Does anyone think that he may make himself more injury prone via overworking himself? Or am I just being silly?
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tension and fame's a career...
killer?
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by colintj on Aug 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus can't "overwork" himself.
Therefore your Question is irrelevent.
by G-E-T-Z GetzGetzGetz on Aug 4, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big League Stew Reference
South Side Sox got a shout out today from Duk at BLS… Nice post, Cheat!!
I see Q as more a Hephestus than Gilgamesh- frail body, big hammer… Of course, with that hot wife of Kotsay’s, he might be Hephestus….
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hephestus
Screw you, monkeyboy, Imma goin Home!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Aug 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck the Cheat shout-out. This was better (from the same post which went unlinked by you):
“Trading for two months of a thoroughly mediocre Cabrera and sticking his measly .322 career on-base percentage in front of Mauer and Morneau is like handing someone trapped in the desert one glass of water and then walking away. Better than nothing? Absolutely. Doing something that you can point to as improving the situation? Sure. But in the grand scheme of things, useless. One glass of water won’t get anyone out of a desert and one mediocre shortstop won’t get the Twins … well, anything.” [Aaron Gleeman]
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/-Duk-s-Dozen-Neftali-Feliz-is-more-than-just-ha?urn=mlb,180641#remaining-content
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a new member here
great to be welcomed so warmly… when does mongo show up? 
Screw you, monkeyboy, Imma goin Home!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Aug 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rule #1: No whining.
Welcome, Doc. You and ChicagoPete will get along wonderfully with the Greek references. HSA likes Greek too.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. Whereas you're more partial to a Roman boy-servant school of thought.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh...
1. “Fuck the Cheat shout-out…” was not directed at you. Don’t take it personally.
2. I’ve never heard of BigLeagueStew. Your lack of a link, which should be standard courtesy for us, the readers of your post, and for the person who wrote what you found interesting, forced me to google same. IOW, put a link in your posts and we can choose to click through or not!
Now. Go ahead and pull the trigger, or enjoy the site!
Welcome!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to show him how to do a link fial
good job OPOS!
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your lack of a link, which should be standard courtesy for us, the readers of your post, and for the person who wrote what you found interesting, forced me to google same.
This is the most hilarious post you’ve made in some time. Pot = kettle=black, OPOS.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS This, I believe, is not a kid (well, underaged, anyway).
Unless the kid is gay about Greek mythology. In which case, heeeere’s colin!
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like the ubiquitous Geico Shills...
I am just a simple caveman, and I dont understand your facebooking, twittering, and linking…
Seriously, I have been enjoying the banter here for several months, and wanted to join in the fun, since all the cool kids are doing it. Looking forward to future schoolings as appropriate- thanks!
Screw you, monkeyboy, Imma goin Home!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Aug 4, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I called him Enkidu a long time ago because of his raw beastliness and animalistic nature. (At least that's how cip and I picture him in the sack). Hephaestus works, but I refuse to call Q "lame!" Blasphemy!!
Oh, and when you get around to linking stuff for us, remember to check the box that “opens link in new window.”
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minnesota Delenda Est
Si, patron, but when I saw him crank one out last week his hobbling baserunning was nowhere near godly – Hermes or Mercury…
Screw you, monkeyboy, Imma goin Home!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Aug 4, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Achilles
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you saw him crank one out?
the cip is about to be very jealous.
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is weiters doing?
warmth if supposed to hit 200 gone runs and 440 doubles by now?
by hoodlight on Aug 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4298&position=C
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from the same link:
News: Wieters went 4-for-5 against the Royals on Tuesday.
Analysis: Wieters had taken some flack for his slow start after rumors he walked across the Potomac River when he was called up to Baltimore. However, he was able to raise his batting average from .254 to .273 with just this one game. His power has not translated yet, but those who have him in keeper leagues should be rewarded by next season.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His maturity at the plate is amazing
From what I’ve watched, I’ve only seen him guess wrong on pitches a couple of times…his pitch recognition and discipline is outstanding for such a newbie.
And ya know what Stoney, he’s got a swagger about him that I just love…reminds me of Yaz.
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
by tailgater on Aug 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unrelated
did anyone ever read the Posnanski piece on SI.com about buehrle’s perfect game/him being the most underrated player in the game?
it was supposed to be available at si.com/bonus, but I never saw it, it always said “coming soon.” Now they’re onto the next issue, and I’m wondering if it even got published
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by The Cheat on Aug 4, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
didnt read it
but thanks for reminding me to go buy that issue.
It doesnt appear to be on his blog.
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it wasn't in the issue... it was an online supplement
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by The Cheat on Aug 4, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I recall the same promise, and thought I saw a link afew days ago,
but never clicked on it. Bait and switch, perhaps.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
East coast bias...lying bastards.
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
by tailgater on Aug 4, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have gone to 6 different places in Washington - none of them have the SI.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It ain't in Orlando, either.
DB regionalism.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But don't you worry, WU. There are no less than 17,000 different versions of MJ tribute magazines adorning shelves across the nation.
Remember how baseball used to mean something to America?
Anyway, if I come across it in my quest, I’ll get an extra copy to send to you.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TY.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Michael Jordan was the shit
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 4, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A real shame he died so young.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lining the shelves of the OC barnes and nobles
picked up 3 yesterday
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 4, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can make another run around various bookstores, if necessary. who needs?
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 4, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ME! ME!!
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to try B&N after work today... How about I'll pick up a couple for WU and me if they have them, and if not, I'll let you know and you can get some.
PS – Are you able to come up next week at all? I know it’s a crappy M-W series, so probably not, as expressed earlier this year.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pencil me in for the series next season
in laws and white sox road game combo trip.
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice! Safeco is a great place to enjoy a baseball game.
So long as you aren’t an M’s fan in my vicinity.
I don’t heckle them directly, but Seattle’s full of casual fans and pussies who generally do not appreciate my passionate conduct and may or may not call the alcohol narcs to report me mid-game.
I’ve got one word for them: ComcastFanoftheGame! :)
(5/9/08)
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seek therapy
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 4, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have enough life left to undo this mess, OM.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was there to see a juiced up Brett Boone hit a walk off grand slam to beat Boston
Its a nice park.
Sox fans are definitely more rowdy than most fan bases.
My buddy came up for his first game saturday and was appalled that a Sox fan was heckling a guy while he was in line for the rest room.
Im pretty sure he thinks we’re all savages, which is Ok by me.
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't been to Safeco since 2000, it's nice as hell but the fans were so boring
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 4, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bwahaha! Yeah, I didn't think they were going to let this savage back into Safeco on May 10th.
I approached the gates timidly and got past the ticket person.
Phew!
And that’s when I saw their game promo – Mariners t-shirts for Mom’s Day. They didn’t give me one and I, fully dressed in Sox gear, said, “Well, what if I’m a mom?”
The girl held one out to me and I shook my head: “No thanks, I don’t want Mariners stuff.”
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You then threw back the rest of your '40 and grabbed your crotch.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You then threw back the rest of your ’40 and grabbed your crotch. that you grabbed from your crotch.
Fixed.
by Trooper on Aug 4, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh..... i was overserved on that mom's day game
i think there are some seattle families that were thankful that the sox weren’t scheduled there for this year, lest they come across that asshole sox fan from last season again.
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by thatshortkid on Aug 4, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, can't make it up there for a weekday series
was hoping to do the oakland series, but that has a chance at being a no-go too.
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by thatshortkid on Aug 4, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bought mine off ebay...there are a ton of them on there
that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma
by furby2056 on Aug 4, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stole mine from the dentist's office
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 4, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone going tonight?
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
by thecip on Aug 4, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about it, do you think there would be walk up tickets available around 6:30?
Tuesday nights haven’t drawn more than 28K lately it seems.
Oz+Coop+Hawk= baseball trinity
by OznCoop on Aug 4, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta bring your pepsi can...
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
idk
Didn’t they discount tix for MB Appreciation Series?
by Scotty Ballgame on Aug 4, 2009 2:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Some as low as $9.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and $27 lower box seats, I believe
by Scotty Ballgame on Aug 4, 2009 2:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Crowd is gonna be shitty tonight
shitty drunk
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tickets are going to be really cheap
I’d be going if I didn’t have to go sit in Winnebago County Court for 45 minutes to have a 5 minute trail
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trail of tears?
Nice Freudian.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice pickup
The real tears in this area came from the Blackhawks. Lincoln killed em all.
Now we have a nice bike path running straight through the burial grounds. Not the best decision looking back on it.
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
None of the 4 parents involved showed up. It was a quick one
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 Parents? How many girls do you have to rape in this town to get convicted?
by Shakey on Aug 4, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 mother
3 different dads… one of the dads has 11.. count em 11 kids.
We also have dads who will be punative fathers on like 3 or 4 different cases.. they are the true winners of society
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah and the dad with 11 kids
Is a CO at Stateville Prison..
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shawn Kemp? Travis Henry?
Larry King? So many possibilities, though I know you can’t break confidentiality.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jason caffey?
it is what it is......
by BuehrleMan on Aug 4, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
woops, my bad.
caffey only has 10 children.
it is what it is......
by BuehrleMan on Aug 4, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its Rick Ross
WU you are too old to know who that is
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for your help?
Can you explain why Scrubs is on MTV?
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by The Cheat on Aug 4, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where you alive when MTV was a music video channel?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were, not where.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice stepping on your own dick there.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know I how I make it 12"?
Fold it in half.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is so old I am really LOL'ing.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me lift weights? i lift weights every mourning when i pee.
by G-E-T-Z GetzGetzGetz on Aug 4, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you go into mourning whenever you unzip?
genetics is a harsh mistress.
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by thatshortkid on Aug 4, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure...
I remember when they had a 10-minute show called November Rain that played every hour
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by The Cheat on Aug 4, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool. You look younger, which is why I asked.
That, and I couldn’t remember when MTV quit playing music vids.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you were on the footbook
you would have known that my age now contains a 3 for the first time in 7 years…
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by The Cheat on Aug 4, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they show music videos on sites like that?
And Happy 37th!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
/facepalm
:)
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you must be proud
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that quite well too. What a sweet video! :)
Wasn’t long thereafter that all the M was gone from the TV.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick chick in it. Stepahie Seymour, IIRC.
WTF did she see in Axl? Oh, the 10 minute video exposure folks remember 20 years ago…
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my favorite was during the MJ funeral coverage.
every channel you would expect, and many you wouldn’t, were covering it. Flip to MTV — Scrubs!
by Trooper on Aug 4, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is more music in Scrubs than the rest of MTV's programming
It was fun growing up in the era of when TRL was actually something kids excitedly watched after school. The days of thinking Korn and Limp Bizkit were awesome are to be missed :(
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 4, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TRL
I was sick at home from work a year or two ago, whenever the show was still on the air, and I saw that it was on, so I decided to see what the cool kids were listening to these days. I think I watched for an hour and didn’t see more than 30 seconds of a music video. I was so confused.
I understand that MTV isn’t for music videos anymore, that didn’t confuse me, but, the fact that people were still voting for videos, on a show where they didn’t get to see their videos, is what really threw me off. Maybe I just caught a bad day or something, but it really made no sense.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 4, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah i did the same thing under the same circumstances
just kinda weird more than anything.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
by colintj on Aug 4, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice article
Beckham is going tohave a good career, he can esily win the ROY this year
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
by The_Fan on Aug 4, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hitting up the indians/twins game tonight...
here’s to hoping punto breaks something diving into first….
that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma
by furby2056 on Aug 4, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hehehehe +1
WHAT I WANT IS FOR SOMEONE TO BE UNDERSTANDING OR SHUT UP BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO PLACE.
by pierzynskirules on Aug 4, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at very least i hope he jams his dick
the fuckin twatwaffle
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twatwaffle that's a good one
that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma
by furby2056 on Aug 4, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha twatwaffle
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
by The_Fan on Aug 4, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the next two series are pretty damn huge for us, angels and indians
twins have indians now
tigers have orioles now
then they face each other while we have the indians in town.
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox vs LAA: pods8, beckham5, jd9, thome dh, pk3, aj2, q7, getz4, nix6. Contreras pitching.
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how much longer until they decide to move Q! back to the 3 hole?
he’s been killing the ball recently
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
reserved for Beckham.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is our SS?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankles are a touchy thing.
Not surprised that toothpick isn’t ready yet. If he were he’d be playing, what with the Nix fielding % at about .600. POS.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nix is shagging chicks though
went to the game on Saturday and he was flexing in the OD circle for all the hotties. His forearms rival Thomers…if he only could get a Beckham hairdo and some sappy 80’s walk up music he would have all of BA’s leftovers.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also needs to lose the wad of cheek shit.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who isn’t turned on by a huge dip-filled cheek?
by soxshenanigans on Aug 4, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dipped once...until I swallowed half of it in my half drunk state. Thought I might see hell that day.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i worked at a Home Depot in college with this good old boy
He dipped and gave me some all the time. I asked him what he used for a spitter.
He didnt. He swallowed all of it. Frickin’ redneck.
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he swallowed?
that is nasty, but seeing people carry around water bottles filled with that brown shit isn’t really that much better.
by soxshenanigans on Aug 4, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah.
i guess he chewed for like 25 years so it didnt bother him.
Late 90s I drank a sip of a friends spitter at a house party since he was using a beer can. That was fucking disgusting.
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by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of people swallow it
People who are really addicted need to put in dips to sleep
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Grandpa chews and to this day i have never seen him spit or
take a dip out of his mouth. He just fucking eats it. Thats what happins when you farm a 1,000 acres for a living
by G-E-T-Z GetzGetzGetz on Aug 4, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was drunk once
and feel asleep with a dip in my mouth and must have swallowed it. I woke up the next day and was wondering why I felt so buzzed when I realized what I had done.
So gross
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you fall asleep with a mouthful quite often?
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was on the metra on the way to evanston for some party at northwestern
I ran to the metra station and yacked for about 5 minutes, thinking my intestines would see the light of day. When I came out all these mothers with children were quite frightened – I then took my forearm and wiped the remainder of my inner juices off my mouth with a swatting motion and calmy stated that I wouldn’t be chewing that shit anymore and asked where my beer went.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dipped for 2 years
Including a full year after I stopped smoking. Thats how my dad quit and I thought it would work.
I worked at a state park, dipping was mandatory.
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so is shagging innocent boys in the urinals during the lunch hour, no?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe some of the other guys
I was kinda ostracized because they were all hardcore conservatives and I was the hippy liberal kid who ran the camp program for underprivilaged kids…
but in all honesty there were some real pervs out there, also would catch people huffing paint from time to time.
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
masturbating accident in the shower?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no a dog bit it
then it became infected and winced when I stepped on it so much that I fell over and bust the other one. So I really should have said. I once hurt my ankles.
by hoodlight on Aug 4, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ankle injuries are the worst. A few years ago, I was stomped in the ankle during a ruck. Lost flexibility in it for 2 weeks, not a fun injury.
by soxshenanigans on Aug 4, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah rugby
did you have to streak around a bar after your first try, too?
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
zulu run?
yeah, I scored my first try in HS, where it was a lot easier and less hazing, just a quick sprint. But then at college after I scored my first try, I tried to talk my way out of it, but I did it through a bar.
Now I captain my college team, time to put the young rooks through it.
by soxshenanigans on Aug 4, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hung out with a rugby club in Savannah, Ga
I wont go all kenwo and pretend to be a badass or anything, but the party traditions are awesome. Queen of the match, 30 man lift, great great traditions. Never mind the host providing a keg and the camaraderie after beating the shit out of each other.
Savannah’s St. Patricks day tournament is outstanding, if you guys even make the trip its worth it.
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by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll have to look up that tournie
i want to take the team down there for some fun. The post-game socials are always great. Nothing is better than singing Jesus can’t play rugby, or other sacrilegious and sexist songs with the guys that you tried to kill a half hour earlier.
by soxshenanigans on Aug 4, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me know if you go.
I lived there for 8 years so I can point you toward the good bars, rugby and otherwise. And if you make it a road trip I may just tag a long and try to get on a side in the social division!
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by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heres a link to the clubs tournament site
If you talk to Tom Nelson, I think hes still club President, tell him you know Pork.
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like a fun tournie
and it has a free 7’s tournie to go with. I won’t ask why you’re called Pork, but given the nickname my guess is you either played front row, or was really skinny and liking to pork the hogs
by soxshenanigans on Aug 4, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or was a fat sack-o-feces.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well there was this guy Meat I worked/partied with
I was meat jr. at first, then evolved into the other white meat.
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by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely didnt play front row
i didnt even have a beer belly until I started hanging out with those guys.
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last 3 Lackey outings:
@ Oak — 9 IP, 3 H, 0 R
Min — 7.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R
Cle — 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R
But what about F-I-E-L-D-E-R-S?
by ballyb on Aug 4, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
that means he’s on
WHAT I WANT IS FOR SOMEONE TO BE UNDERSTANDING OR SHUT UP BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO PLACE.
by pierzynskirules on Aug 4, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PEDs
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya think so
WHAT I WANT IS FOR SOMEONE TO BE UNDERSTANDING OR SHUT UP BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO PLACE.
by pierzynskirules on Aug 4, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. Just finishing your sentence for you.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Aug 4, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
WHAT I WANT IS FOR SOMEONE TO BE UNDERSTANDING OR SHUT UP BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO PLACE.
by pierzynskirules on Aug 4, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
needs more loss
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
also more runz given up
WHAT I WANT IS FOR SOMEONE TO BE UNDERSTANDING OR SHUT UP BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO PLACE.
by pierzynskirules on Aug 4, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tip. Your. Waitress!
(I concede nothing.)
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect a Q! walkoff while Lackey tries to go 9.
by Trooper on Aug 4, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose is going to dominate, Q! drives in all runs
Linebrink with a shut down 9th?
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 4, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ol' sling blade is due for a beating then, right?
it is what it is......
by BuehrleMan on Aug 4, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordo vs. Longo
MLB stats for Longoria after 1st 184 ABs:
0.250/0.329/0.451 with 11 2B, 8 HR, 29 RBI, 23BB, 52 K
Gordo after 183 ABs:
0.311/0.374/0.486 with 17 2B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 18 BB, 29 K
by Andronicus on Aug 4, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Le roi!
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordon Beckham named AL Rookie of the Month for July. #whitesox
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who's should be gordon beckham day are you talking about?
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He meant "thear".
I’m sure of it.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, now I get it.
is thear going to be a statue as well?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
theyre might be, so lone as he plays like this for 20 years
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*coughs*
long.
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he will get 300 wins in that case
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 4, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
iseewhatyoudidthere
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*coughs*
thare
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you fold yours in half, too...
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope furby is still around for all these dick jokes
knocked his fucking dick in the dirt! - BuehrleMan
by BoeJouma on Aug 4, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not Detroit!
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this the year of Gordon Beckham in the millennium of Q.
the moon is in the seventh house of Thome and Jupiter is aligned with Dye. It all orbits around binary star (Uribe and Colon).
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
by thecip on Aug 4, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
something about a black hole (CF defense)
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
by thecip on Aug 4, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty early in the day
to be smoking dope, hey?
But what about F-I-E-L-D-E-R-S?
by ballyb on Aug 4, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no need for drugs. Beckham is my anti-drug.
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
by thecip on Aug 4, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice work. I feel like every thread needs this now.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harmony and understanding
Sympathy and trust abounding
No more falsehoods or derisions
Golden living dreams of visions
Mystic crystal revelation
And the mind’s true liberation…..
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like MC Scottie
of Sacred Science
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Control is critical for Contreras.
If he keeps BBs down, we win.
But what about F-I-E-L-D-E-R-S?
by ballyb on Aug 4, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if he keeps the forkball down, we win. no hangers
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heard Beckham interviewed today
By Van Pelt on Espn Radio. Very poised and funny. Said his new nickname is Bacon because that’s how Ozzie pronounces his name. Said his #1 goal is to do an espn tv commercial with Van Pelt.
by Duck99 on Aug 4, 2009 3:42 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Van Pelt is far and away the best ESPN employee
Bacon def. knows what to say
Oz+Coop+Hawk= baseball trinity
by OznCoop on Aug 4, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BACON!
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by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mom?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now. I reserve the bacon tits photo for special occasions.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 4, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is your image to post, I concur.
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also heard Peavy on the Jim Rome
Show and he sounded fired up to get on the mound. He insinuated the Padres were happy to keep hom on the DL so they could collect insurance money. What a lovely franchise. I usually go to 3-5 Padre games a year but I can’t support such a sham any longer.
by Duck99 on Aug 4, 2009 3:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't support the Jim Rome show either...
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rome is funny. I've listened
To him since the early 90’s when he was just on in SD and LA. I walk my dog (Ozzie, named after 13 whom he’s met and taken pictures with) for an hour and switch between national shows. I can’t stand local sports talk where callers and hosts rant about coaches and referees and how the home team doesn’t get enough respect. Speaking of which, is Mike North still on the air?
by Duck99 on Aug 4, 2009 4:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Rome annoys the piss out of me
teach the guy how to talk.
North is on comcast in the mornings – TV now. still a doofus, but at least he doesn’t sugarcoat it…got scammed by Bernie Madoff Jr. as well.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
North is gettin' sued
You have heard of the Webio fiasco haven’t you?
I hate Mike North
by 815Sox on Aug 4, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so whats goin on tonight with the ticket promos?
pepsi Tuesdayy? What does this mean?
Oz+Coop+Hawk= baseball trinity
by OznCoop on Aug 4, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep, bring your pepsi can and when they laugh at you at the box office give them the fist and tell em that you are going to eat their first born child. You'll get an upper deck reserved seat for $9!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buy can of pepsi, drink can, walk to the park, present pepsi can, buy $7 upper deck ticket
enter upper deck…move down b/c there are only 20,000 people there, enjoy $60 seat for $7, remove miller light cans from cargo shorts pockets, drink miller light cans, profit
Oh sorry, that was from 2002
by Q!'s Qrew on Aug 4, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, unless you live in Florida, who the hell where's cargo shorts anymore?! I just ducktape a bottle of Beam to my inner thigh.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i do the cargo shorts
I went to see the return of q! on half-price monday. Loaded up the pants with some lites.
by soxshenanigans on Aug 4, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beckham is on track for 66 doubles...
…if my math is correct, and I stink at math
Games ABs 2Bs
52 (MLB) 183 17
7 (AAA) 28 6
38 (AA) 147 17
Season to-date
97 358 40
Totals
162 597 66
I also suck at formatting posts.
I cannot answer any more questions for you today. I has wickeds gas from drink too manys redbull.
by Marlafar on Aug 4, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Angel's offense in last month (sit before proceeding):
25 games
7.72 average runs per game
9 game w/ 10 or more runs
But what about F-I-E-L-D-E-R-S?
by ballyb on Aug 4, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
14-3 since the break.
we can take ’em though.
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, nothing like throwing gas on a fire.
by madvillian on Aug 4, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who can't score runs in the twinkie dome??...cake. pfffftttt.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
3 games at dome — we score 8 runs, Angels score 35 runs.
But what about F-I-E-L-D-E-R-S?
by ballyb on Aug 4, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we had to face that guy that replaced liriano who is in line for the Cy Young...so there.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, well the yankees were on fire too
until we knocked their dicks in the dirt.
it is what it is......
by BuehrleMan on Aug 4, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats without Vlad and Hunter
Due to cool off IMO beginning tonight
by Duck99 on Aug 4, 2009 3:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I love the White Sox. I really like Mark Buehrle.
But ther’re milking this perfect game shit out way too much. I suppose it’s just Boyer brainstorming to bring in more people, but it’s embarrassing the drawn out hubub and probably kinda distracting to the players by now.
by dantesox on Aug 4, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont see how more fans in teh park hurts the team at all.
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by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't.
It’s just all the crap around and before the game in terms of reliving it that just seems a bit over the top to me. It just sort of feels bushleague to me.
by dantesox on Aug 4, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well considering the last one for the Sox was like in the 20s or something, man
and some teams have never had one (cough*Cubs*cough) I think we can let it slide.
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ther're, ther're, DS.
Calm down. Enjoy the national exposure.
Can’t please some folks. We get no exposure, we get too much. GOD!
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear you guys.
And it’s not like I’ll lose any sleep. But, let’s face it, this perfect game stuff is pretty much just a fluke occurence that happens to have been achieved by a good pitcher who we like. Oh well.
by dantesox on Aug 4, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
by larry on Aug 4, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
dad?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 4, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could have at least somebody doing that who doesn't remind us of the Ligue (you know who I mean, but I'm too lazy to look up the spelling) father/son combo.
by dantesox on Aug 4, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not sure how that reminds you of those guys.
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by larry on Aug 4, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy, you sound like all of my ex-wives.
“Does it make sense? NO! So what???”
Nice speaking with you. I’ll be shoveling off now…
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shrink (leaning back in his chair): we should explore why you associate this image with those men – were you beaten as a child by a father and son from west virginia?
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by larry on Aug 4, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe that is Jim Ignatowski of "Taxi".
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by winningugly on Aug 4, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its like you were transcribing the score.
dantesox is terry boers!
by Trooper on Aug 4, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only losers celebrate winning
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 4, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and this is the obligatory comment where, upon realizing the game is on wciu,
i proclaim “fuck wciu.”
and while i’m here, fuck nick swisher.
it is what it is......
by BuehrleMan on Aug 4, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FTH.
(The “H” word rhymes with “cunter”.)
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 Aug 4, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How Sweet Would It Be
For Peavy’s first start w/ the Sox to be in NY on August 29th, and then his 2nd start would be in Wrigley on Sept. 3rd!
by PaulieK14 on Aug 4, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what Q2's hoping for
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First start will be before August 29th.
But what about F-I-E-L-D-E-R-S?
by ballyb on Aug 4, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is your friend
At home vs. KC?
Ease him into it.
"I do think that there's a different quality to what used to be Cominskey Field vs. Wrigley," President Obama told Bob Costas during an interview that aired during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.
by tailgater on Aug 4, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overrated.
But what about F-I-E-L-D-E-R-S?
by ballyb on Aug 4, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jenks headed to the hospital for his kidney stones
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by The Cheat on Aug 4, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's cool...Jhonny is ready to lock it down
by Q!'s Qrew on Aug 4, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TPJ.
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 Aug 4, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WCIU game tonight, does anyone have a link for a TVANTS broadcast?
please.thanks.
Oz+Coop+Hawk= baseball trinity
by OznCoop on Aug 4, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if I recall, picktoclick is the man for that
by Q!'s Qrew on Aug 4, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now they aren't showing it broadcast tonight but check closer to game time.
by picktoclick on Aug 4, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.p2p4u.net/
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 4, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this THE gamethread?
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jarrod washburn was named AL pitcher of the month
must have had two perfect games and retired 90 batters in a row
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by The Cheat on Aug 4, 2009 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who votes on these things
Selig?
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dantesox
he was tired of all the hubbub, so gave the award to jarrod. wouldn’t want the sox to milk the award too.
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 4, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah well hes currently losing to the O's
The president was drinking Bud Light, Biden was drinking Buckler (a nonalcoholic beer), Gates was drinking Samuel Adams Light and Crowley was drinking Blue Moon.
by e-gus on Aug 4, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it's like yesterday, that won't last long
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 4, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
homer.
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Aug 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck jarrod washburn.
it is what it is......
by BuehrleMan on Aug 4, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Month...
Buehrle:
3.92 ERA, 4-2, 41.1 IP, 36 H, 3 BB, 18 K , .238 AVG, 1 Perfect Game, 1 MLB Record
Washburn
1.44 ERA, 4-1, 43.2 IP, 28 H, 8 BB, 19 K, .185 AVG, 0 Perfect Games, 0 MLB Records
hmmmmm…
Nick Swisher can blow Bobby Jenks's saves.
by airnjp on Aug 4, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn. hard to complain about that one.
too bad mark had to have 3 shit games… is it fair to call a game shit if you set a record in it?
by Trooper on Aug 4, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm tellin' ya, i get no respect
Always bet on black!
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