Apathy, Thy Name Is White Sox
by The Cheat on Aug 9, 2009 11:40 PM CDT
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PrintThe White Sox have failed to fully capture my attention this season.
I don't have any singular excuse:
- They weren't any good at the beginning of the season, and I genuinely hated some of the players on the roster.
- They've never been able to escape the gravitational pull of .500, in one direction or another.
- I missed the most exciting moment of the season, though I have watched the last few innings a number of times after downloading the game on iTunes.
- The second most exciting moment was an acquisition of a player who still has yet to throw a pitch in a game for the Sox (or their minor league affiliates).
- I could go on
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You're burned out
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
Manic depression
This Sox team is the most manic (3 out of 4 over the Yankees, Buehrle’s perfect game, Wise’s catch) depressive (Wise every moment except the catch, lousy fielding, atrocious at times- pitching, hitting one day and not the next) team in memory and Cheat, like Baby Face Nelson in Oh Brother Where Art Thou, it sounds like your riding the depressive…..
“Manic depression is a frustrating mess”
Jimi Hendrix
by Dick Allen's batting helmet on Aug 10, 2009 12:12 AM CDT reply actions
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Aug 10, 2009 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions
It's hard to win a division two games over .500
This just hasn’t been a great team so far. I think they will get better, possibly enough to make a playoff birth, but unless they absolutely catch fire they aren’t too exciting of a team and might suffer a similar fate to last season’s.
Of course, the Tigers aren’t great either and the pitching staff is in a bad funk. That they’re only three games out is pretty telling. It’s hard to scrape out two mediocre division titles in a row, last year was nice because it was a novelty to have a playoff birth comes so narrowly, but the reality is that two games over .500 in August is iffy.
Honestly, this team NEEDS to get Alex Rios to make me a happy fan
I am just tired of seeing this team do great and then suck. Alex Rios coming to Chicago would be a notch lower on the Richter Scale, but it gives the rest of us a chance to be extremely excited about the future we will actually have a chance to talk about something that doesn’t involve Gordon Beckham for a span of time.
Or just flat out releasing Scott Linebrink
That will make me happy too.
by No Pressure on Aug 10, 2009 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions
From the Beginning of Season Community Projection
Community: 86.55 wins
Community – bias (Cheat’s whim): 83
Cheat: 82
larry: 81
colin: 80
UG: 83
Editor Avg: 81.5
[Eds+(Comm-bias)]/2: 82.3
Actual Current Pace: 82.3
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what was mine?
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.
sorry to pick on hsa
but 96 wins, that’s higher than soulja boy’s projection, care to share your thoughts at the time??…unfortunately (or fortunately) i don’t see my projection here…
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 10, 2009 6:27 AM CDT up reply actions
haha! I defended myself back then and was reprimanded for not taking it seriously. ;)
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions
they're is nothing wrong with being optimistic
as all baseball fans should be, I was thinking we woul have 94 wins so i guess people would think I wasn’t taking it serously either
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
Yyyyeah, but I predicted 95-ish for the Twins, Sox, and Indians, not thinking any of them would be able to touch it.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
you were optimistic on the division, nothing wrong with that, I thought the twins were going to win 92 games, so I thought the same as you
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
Not really optimistic. I was kidding. Hence being reprimanded for "not taking it seriously."
I thought one of the three might hit 90s, at best.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Optimistic is certainly one wayof describing that
"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."
Bahahaa I picked the Indians to win 93 games
Sox 88, and that even seems like a stretch now.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 10, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions
every editor besides UG was outside the STDEV
and he was only barely inside.
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i like that my 83 was the most positive projection for an editor
" 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
our guarded expectations were well-founded
" 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
iirc, we probably out-guessed the projection systems this year.
whatever that’s worth.
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a nice pat on the back from ourselves
" 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
lol yah a great pat on the back for you.
picking the tigers to win 72 and the indians to win 89 was also the bees knees. the editors fucked up like everyone else did. (i picked the royals to have 82 wins and the tigers to have 73). Personally i think my pick of the sox 86 wins and the division is still very much in play.
Kenwo4life=ratings
86? that was the average pick man.
and i’m pretty sure UG was tongue in cheek there.
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you read me too 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 like that you were most positive about Cleveland too.
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 10, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
What is the "community bias" adjustment?
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 10, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Cheat pulled 3-4 games out of his ass
so i averaged that and made it 3.5. i’m really not sure exactly what would make sense for a bias adjustment, but having seen what Tango does with his Fan Scouting Report and some stuff that Nate Silver did for 538, accounting for home town bias is a good idea. i’m just not sure how far to shift the curve. a full standard deviation (appx 4 games) seems like too much, but i’ll readily own up to a lack of expertise. hopefully jc or rearden weigh in.
i mentioned here that the projection systems seemed to be churning us out at about 75 wins. if you average that with the community projection, you get pretty nearly what the Sox are on pace for. this is all pretty anecdotal. if we had a community projection project for each team’s blog, we could test it empirically. do an “experts” (the editors) vs. projection systems vs. community comparison and see what happens.
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What if the community members had already made their own individual adjustment?
It’ll be interesting to see if the total is closer to 86.5 than 83. If so, next year you could have monkeys shake apples out of a tree and use the apples as wins vs the editors picks.
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Cheat's run these things before
and found it fitting to apply a bias adjustment. Plus, as I say, if the folks taking Tango’s surveys aren’t adjusting enough, then there’s not much reason to expect SSSers too. there’s a lot of overlap between those populations. And considering we’re talking about one trial, this isn’t exactly definitive. We’ll save the monkey/tree thing for when we experience total fail on a consistent basis. I assume you’re just busting our balls anyway, since there’s not much reason to be here if you don’t like the people who are here.
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I hold the community in very high regard for the most part.
That’s why I question the need for a bias at all.
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 10, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
most of the applications i've seen of wisdom of crowds type stuff
accounts for this kind of bias. it’s flattering to think that we wouldn’t be subject to it, but the odds are against it. also, talk to Cheat about it. he’s run them for a little bit now.
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i think we should e-mail the other AL Central bloggers this off-season with that idea
" 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
well we know they hold us in the highest regard
so it should work pretty well.
srsly though, it’s a cool idea.
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i think even with how we believe they feel about us
they’d still be down with it because it is a very cool idea. plus it fosters better relations with the other sites, which could lead to more jumbo-articles and roundtables, which could also be very cool.
" 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 know what you can do with that olive branch u-god?
stick it up your ass sideways!
love-
Royals, Indians, Tigers and Twin bloggers
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
They're so idealistic when they're young...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Ha! I remember when I was once idealistic. Yeah, that was fun. Now I just hate everything because I know better.
F*** Seattle, btw.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Aldonza. Dulcinea was just a dream.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
You have shown me the sky, but what good is the sky, to a creature who'll never do better than crawl?
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Born on a dungheap to die on a dungheap. A strumpet men use and forget.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Yeah, fuck those guys.
And Seattle.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
you know what i'd really like?
a blog by blog futures market for team wins. i think that would be bitching times infinity.
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we could have a roundtable of sorts for these predictions
and have every AL central team represented
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 10, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
You're definitely not the only one.
Well, youve got it worse than me, but yeah.
The Sox dont have a winning record vs anyone in our division except Cleveland(8-7).
5-7 vs Tigers
5-7 vs Twins
6-6 vs KC
The Sox cant beat the bad teams in the AL.
3-3 vs Baltimore
1-3 vs Oakland
The Sox cant win on the road(24-28)
yet have 29 more road games as opposed to only 23 at home .
The only teams the Sox can beat up on are in the NL (11-6) and the AL Champs.
The jury is still out on the Yankees since we have to go to their house soon.
Despite all this, they have been slightly better than .500 every month but May:
11-10 April
13-15 May
15-13 June
14-13 July
4-4 August
The Tigers had their first losing month in July going 10-14 and keeping us in the conversation.
Im still mad that Peavy didnt come over in May. He would have started roughly 12 games for the Sox by now. That could have made a huge difference in such a close division.
Im not holding my breath on the Rios situation but I would love to have him. Pods needs to go. He had one good month in June and has sucked since. In July he struck out twice for every BB and matched 4 steals by getting caught or picked off 4 times as well. It was a surprise, a nice surprise that he played so well in June but his OPS is back in the toilet and his defense in center is awful. if they get Rios, still a rather sizable if IMHO, he has to be implemented as the everyday CF.
Where have you gone, Kong? Paully K has been really bad lately. 4 RBI in the last two weeks when he was giving us 4+ per week before that. 0-4 with a K today.
Buehrle and Danks have been less than stellar with Floyd being the stopper. We need all three rock solid.
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.
Call me crazy, but i am actually glad that we traded got Peavy when we did.
I am not happy about the whole injury thing, but i am very glad that i at least go to see Poreda and Richard pitch for most of the season. I would still have doubts about the trade if it were completed in May. Now i know that we really traded nothing special for a former cy young winner.
by No Pressure on Aug 10, 2009 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions
yes
even though they were top pitching prospects, richard was downright awful and Poreda still needed development
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
Bit hard on Richard
Richard was an average number 5 in the American League in a hitters park, in his first year as a full time starter. I’d say he was a bit better than downright awful. Still like the trade though.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 10, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
He had a couple of duds, but he also had a couple of pretty damn good starts.
I don’t know if it means he’s any good, but I’ve seen downright awful (Linebrink), and that ain’t it.
*beverage spills*
Ed Farmer: "Is it raining in here?"
Steve Stone: "I've made an egregious mistake."
I did some back of the envelope stuff
I think Rios+Peavy is an additional win over the rest of the season. even then, we’d likely need some good luck.
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you agreed with me
and then said something that is inconsistent with what i said. all else equal, the best of the best starters’ teams win 60-70% of the time. that would be a 20 percent chance at winning all four starts.
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so
but we WILL win 4 games, he WILL come through in the clutch
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
Bah...
It’s really hard to complain, I mean it was Peavy’s decision to move now instead of sooner..which sucks for us, but still..we are in the running, the problem is this accursed team can beat the best teams in baseball right now, yet we get wiped by the indians..royals..etc. It’s such a ridiculous oxymoron, but if we can get into the playoffs I think we stand a viable chance. Even if we don’t make it this season gave us a lot of tools to work with for 2010.
Either way, I think the apathy will wear off a bit in september if we are within a game or two of detroit..since that month is pretty much one giant divisional battle for the mediocrity trophy that is the AL central :)
well good thing about peavy...
he’ll be stinking fresh! all that rest – no arm fatigue for the stretch run at playoffs
i watch practically every game of every season (yes even 2007)
If you are having trouble following them this year, i suggest you take a look back at the 1987-1989 versions of the sox. They make this team look like the 27 yankees.
Kenwo4life=ratings
Or 1970,
1976, 1978, 1979, 1995, and any number of sucky seasons. . . . . In other words, having watched the Sox for years be completely out of any playoff question by late May, it’s been great to see them be competitive every year this decade (except 2007). I agree with all above comments about how frustrating the team can be and its failures to take advantage of situations. But the team still has my interest.
I think the word is FRUSTRATED
This team gets your hopes up after the TB and NY series, and then falls back to mediocraty after the weekend…it is a frustrating pattern that the team has fallen into. True, 2007 was a nightmare and so were most of the seventies and eighties, but you knew those teams had no chance. The 2009 Sox have a chance to win the division and have looked good against the other AL powers: NY, TB and LA…but then it’s like they just lose all motivation and fall on their face to the CLE and MIN of the AL. Pisses me off.
Don’t get me wrong, I’d rather get heart rate up and down than just have it flatlining.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 7:33 AM CDT up reply actions
so pretty much
KW has really done wonders for this team, aswe have been in contention for pretty much every year since 2000 except 2007, he is doing a good job, I wonder what KW could do if he was managing the yankees front office with loads of prospects,money,players, and good scouts to help him out since day 1. He came to the Sox when our farm system was barren and we weren’t really that good
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
OT: The Vic Theater?
Anybody been there? Assuming a choice of seats, where is the sonic sweet spot? I’d guess front row balcony, but I’d like to hear your opinion.
Thx.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Been there many times
The Vic is a great place to see a show. It is basically a dump – hasn’t really been updated, but it is the perfect venue size to see a show where you actually feel like your part of it….not just 50 rows back surrounded by a thousand people. I actually like the floor better at the VIC than the balcony. Only time I sat in the balcony was about 15 rows back to see Ray Lamontagne a few years ago and the view wasn’t too good. I was on the floor to see Trey Anastasio and it was amazing.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 7:40 AM CDT up reply actions
I like the balcony
but I am all jaded and shit so I like to hang out in the back…
you going to Toyota Park? I am. Nice to be able to catch 3 phish shows in one summer while working.
No, I had GA tickets to the show and found out a few weeks ago that I have a meeting tomorrow night
in Geneseo…so no dice. My buddy got the tickets….Sunday show in Alpine was pretty sweet.
I am glad they are back together!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Get into the pit, old man.
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
With all those noshers? Uh-uh.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
they allow snacks into the pit?
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 10, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless he means prune pits. You know, thinking about my health.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Two words: Gordon Beckham
I want to see what he’ll do.
And as rebuilding years go, this one hasn’t been too bad. If by some miracle the Sox pull it out in the stretch, they are so streaky this year they could do some damage in the playoffs.
Those two reasons are enough to keep me watching.
fucking dome
If you are a real fan,
you watch. If you are a real fan with expectations, you probably have been frustrated. I have been. However, I think we are setting up well for next year and beyond. 2007 was horrific, and I watched and blogged as much as I do today. .500 is OK to keep us in the hunt, and maybe September is when everyone gets aboard.
We’re in the dog days of August. More ejections, more ennui, more “rules don’t apply” (think “Body Heat”). We do this every year. If we looked the same as we did in May I’d probably be dead by now, but we’ve been making good moves, have some exciting new talent, and are in the race, so WTF?
Hang in there. As a fan, you have no choice.
We’re a pack of a-holes. And my tradition of contributing absolutely nothing to this site... continues.
BTW, is it perhaps time to put Q! higher in the order again?
Last 14 days he has an OPS of .965
fucking dome
Yes
Somebody in the middle of the order has put up a pretty sad line since the all star break (.167/.239/.321). A certain agitator, Jermaine D. No, that’s too obvious. Let’s say J. Dye has been pretty pathetic. I would think that he is playing for a mutual option to be picked up for next season, but he hasn’t played like it this second half. I don’t think it warrants a permanent move lower in the order, but at least for a week so he can get a different perspective.
I go home and get in her face - Pods
I couldn't watch much of the game yesterday
because I was at a LSAT class… they were winning 3 to 0 when class started… then next thing I know they are blowing it
As for the team, I’ve been watching but really I am more excited for the next 2 or 3 years. I think we will end up getting Rios
Nice column by CC on the release of the rest of the names who tested postive in 2003
click here to read
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 10, 2009 8:26 AM CDT reply actions
He linked Ozzie's name to the article where Ozzie calls for the list to be released
I could see where not everybody would like that list to be released at once, but it doesn’t warrant calling Ozzie dumb. Not the best word choice.
I go home and get in her face - Pods
yeah, not the best word choice, but ozzie does say some crazy shit, that included
but that’s not what the article is about anyway
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 10, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Ozzie and KW seem to get way more than their fair share of cheap shots
which is not in line with their performance.
fucking dome
thecip or other: I need the Qperman image STAT!
Pleeeease!!! kthxbai!
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
Yes... is that as big as he gets?
nyuk! ;)
I’m looking for a decent resolution to print out 8×10....
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Ok, thanks.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
grrr
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions
NM, thx, Chi.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Even better, thanks. Hopefully I'll be able to use it...
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
You resent Q!?
Why? His boyish good looks? Batting prowess?
"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.
you know what happens if you don't use it hsa...
that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma
I'm having fun watching this team play, I just can't get that excited about them
It’s this time of year as a baseball fan where the season really starts to take on a rhythm. By this time you know pretty much the sort of team you’re watching, and you have probably gotten to know most of the regulars pretty well.
This team looks like a .500 ball club. Maybe if Peavy had agreed to the trade earlier, maybe if Colon actually wanted to compete in MLB, maybe if Q hadn’t gone down, maybe if Fields wasn’t so damn bad early on, etc — maybe they’d be 10 or 15 over by now.
But they aren’t, so the Sox are what their record says they are.
It’s hard to get any sort of winning streak established with the bad back end of the rotation the Sox have right now. It’s very unusual of a KW team to not have at least a league average 4th starter, but right now Contreras is barely above replacment level.
As for the offense, the same problems as ever — no production from CF, not enough guys that can get on base.
That said, with Q back, Peavy joining the club soon, and Beckham, this team is fun to watch — I just can’t get that excited about this year’s .500 or so bunch.
Well, somebody pissed in Cheat's Cheerios and it was not me.
Yeah, they haven’t been stellar, but we’re still competing so it could be a lot worse.
If anything, watching the team out there of late is far more rewarding than the lineups we had going in the first couple months.
Add the arrival of Becks and the return of Q!, sprinkled with some BHB, and I’ve got plenty reason to watch.
Strikes and gutters.
I’m just happy it’s baseball season.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
All I know is that I received a check in the mail with a note attached that said "Here's $20, now go piss in Cheat's Cheerios"
and the return address was Seattle, WA
BUSTED!
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
Goddammit, I knew I couldn't trust a Bible-thumper.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Inconsistency
One never knows what team will show up game to game. Just when you think they are going to break out they put up a real stinker.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
Ah tell ya, this is the most entertaining .500 team ah've evah seen....
A tale of two teams. There’s the April-June version. Bartolo, Jose, MacDougal, Jerry Owens, BA, Josh Fields, Brent Lillibridge, Q! pop outs, Wilson freaking Betemit. A team full of scrubs going nowhere fast.
Then they accidentally the whole homestand. Next thing you know – Pods steps out of a time machine, Gordon Beckham descends on a cloud of fire, Burls is perfect, Jake Peavy, and Alex Rios(?).
Team 2 is good and possibly getting better. But Team 1 is hanging on them like a lead weight.
If the Sox are within 3 after Labor Day – it’s time to sack up and get this shit done.
They've been entertaining recently, but definitely frustrating
Losing 2 out of 3 to Cleveland was horrible, just inexcusable. This Contreras bullshit is getting really old, bad enough that he lost his control but now he can’t even give them innings anymore.
"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 10, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I can take Contreras coughing one up.
It’s Buehrle and Danks I can’t watch. The 5th starter spot, strangely enough, has not been a total black hole.
Ozzie has the quick hook, the pen does it’s job, and the offense has enough juice to get the job done.
I am desperately hoping Buehrle and Danks have their shit figured out for this series.
And that BHB continues to be B and H.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
We should sweep!
and don’t forget to rub it in after we do!
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 10, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I hope so too
plus, don’t get too sloshed and start yelling out BHB’s tonight…some Mariner fans might get the wrong idea.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
I will not be alone AND drunk. So no worries there.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Be careful!
All this talk about Kurt Cobain, Fuck Seattle, Alone and Drunk are all signs that are pointing towards a serious prescription of Zoloft. A White Sox spanking of the M’s tonight would be a nice natural remedy, though.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
me
" 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
Liar.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
bring home a winner - gd*mmit!
I need to get some rest and this team is starting to affect my sleep.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I hate Seattle.
There, I said it.
This city is shit.
Cheers!
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
look what it did to Kurt Cobain...d*mn that City!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Is there a Kurt Cobain death industry in Seattle?
Do strange people flock to his house – like the wierdos who go to Paris to drink beer and piss on Jim Morrison’s grave?
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
no piss stains?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Aberdeen is like an hour away.
aberdeen:seattle
joliet:chicago
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Yep, hour or two south of Seattle. It's on the way to a beach I surf at when I don't want to make the 3.5-4 hour drive to the peninsula.
Shithole, mostly.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome. The couple I was going to the game with canceled because he is sick. Guess I'll be there by myself tonight, hoping they win so I'm not the single biggest loser asshole in the entire park.
Fuck this city.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
and fuck Nick Swisher
Which one of you deadbeats is going to fly out to seattle this afternoon and be HSA’s chaperone to the game? She is our only female rep and we don’t want no stinking Mariner douche’s trying to make her life miserable all night. I’d go but I’m on baby duty tonight. ;(
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, Roberto.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
My brother in law is a nice strapping single fella in the area.
should I call him and say he has to go to the game.
I’ll tell him he has to wear his Sox stuff.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Brother-in-law? Single? Something does not add up here.... and honestly, I'd probably rather sit there by myself than feel the need to talk to someone I don't know. y'know? I guess I'm weird like that. But thanks!
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
just a thought.
you met mrs. e-gus, its her little brother. 6’7 little. hes a softie but yeah it could be a bit weird so I dont blame ya.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
What doesn't add up? E-G's wife has a single brother.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Jesus, I'm sorry. I perceived "brother in law" differently, based on my experience with one. Got it. Thanks.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yes. its my sisters husband.
lol.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
heres his current fb picture:
clearly you are missing out.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
I've loved...
watching this team this year. I think it helps a lot to see my two kids excited about the team. It helps me step away from my constant fun-killing analysis. I might see a Pods who can’t possibly sustain what he has done, but the kids see Pods having a great season. I know that Wise probably shouldn’t be on an MLB roster, but my kids see The Catch and a game winning hit. I wonder how long Beckham will need to develop as a third baseman, but my kids see a guy having tons of fun playing a game and smackin’ the ball all over the place. And a perfect game? I didn’t need my kids around to enjoy that one, but it sure was fun talking with them as it developed. Are they a great team? Heck, no. Not even close. Are they frustrating? Without question. Could they narrowly win the division and then move into the play-offs with an impressive 1, 2, 3 and 4 as a staring rotation? Yep. It’s possible. And thus they’re keeping me very interested.
by palehose67 on Aug 10, 2009 10:51 AM CDT reply actions 6 recs
Well said!
+1
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 10, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Agree with you there
brought one of my sons to the game yesterday and while they played like crap, it was hard to get too upset as he was having a great time . . . makes it a little easier to handle for sure.
"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."
on a better note
I took my daughter to the Bears Family Day thing at Soldier Field on Saturday. Just a practice…no winners and no losers…good for my ticker.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
i agree with you.... my son still doesn't really know whats up yet though. he's not 2 yet.
but its cool to see him get happy whenever he sees the SOX logo.
Kenwo4life=ratings
Agreed
This is a marthon, not a sprint. Odds are nothing will be decided until late September…in fact, we may as well get ready for Blackout II – which would be fine with me.
As many times as I’ve been frustrated with this team for playing down to the level of its competition (like, um, this past weekend), it’s still a team with a lot of upside potential with a nice balance of talent, that has been brilliant at times:
Pods (“new” Pods has exceeded all expectations)
AJ (hitting over .300)
Thome (best OBP on the team)
Getz/Nix (speed baby!)
Beckham (ROY candidate…mature and talented way beyond his years)
1-4 starters (when on, best in the AL)
bullpen (when on, very solid)
Paulie, JD (core veterans having a solid season)
Q! (starting to show signs of his former greatness)
Che (can/will be dangerous if he can get past mental lapses)
Kotsay (seasoned veteran…nice to have on your bench)
What I’m saying is, if you want to be miserable and completely disappointed, become a Nationals fan. Otherwise, strap it down and enjoy the ride to the finish line.
"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.
is a marthon shorter than a marathon or longer?
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Not my fault there's no spell check...smartass.
"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.
About to enter the best sports months of year
September, October and November get my vote. MLB pennant races and playoffs, college football and NFL, NBA starts with college right in the wings, and club and hexagonal soccer in full swing.
tough to beat, although March is good as well.
April does it for me
Start of MLB, The Masters, NFL draft, NBA and NHL playoffs.
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 10, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Could there be a worse month?
NBA playoffs don’t get good or matter till June, the NFL draft is brutal to watch, and MLB still has 6 months to go before it gets real. No time better than Autumn. Baseball is getting serious, The Cutlers are still healthy and haven’t lost yet, Bulls will be in camp soon, and the weather is perfect for sports too.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 10, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
cannot wait for tailgating
and hopefully another bowl game
" 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
link missing- yet it added it...
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Morning-Juice-Yankees-sweep-Red-Sox-claim-We-?urn=mlb,181775#remaining-content
Screw you, monkeyboy, Imma goin Home!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Aug 10, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
If this team can squeak into the playoffs,look out!
I think that they can make this October a memorable one.The offense, though inconsistent, is capable of carrying us through. I’m sure that the stat mongers could throw some numbers out there to prove me wrong, but hey; hit some bombs, win a coupla playoff games, build some momentum and who knows?
Pods,Becks,Paulie,AJ,Thome,Che.Q! I’m not giving up on this season yet.
Ya gotta beleive!
Yes. Hell yes. Mercy. Grab bench. - O.M.
bee leave
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
I think the big problem for a fan's psyche is our scoring transition.
While the Sox are sitting under the radar in 4th place for AL home runs, the fact that they’re not floating around 1st has kind of taken my hopes for a damaging home run at any time away. Having the ability to score through smart ball is great since home runs don’t come along often enough to rely on heavily anyways, but if you’re in the 9th inning and down a run or two it’s kind of hard to hope for three or four hits to come through rather than a walk and a homer.
We’re used to the long ball, which normally helped last year when bats were cold, but smart ball with cold bats doesn’t end well.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Aug 10, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions
To be honest, this is like rooting for the Bulls the past season
They started off pathetically with a bunch of players I hated, but I love watching Beckham playing, and they go from being on the cusp of very good to sliding back to mediocrity.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
So we're going to play in one of the greatest playoff series in history?
I’ll take that.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Aug 10, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll pass on losing a great first round playoff series.
I’d rather get the better draft position and not make the playoffs at all, than lose a close series in baseball. Less hope, less disappointment involved.
The Bulls was a bit different just because I didn’t think they had a chance in the next round so I could just sit back and enjoy the games.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 10, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
good analogy
that makes me sad though.
if they have 4 extra inning games in the first round of the playoffs i think we would lose some of our elderly posters.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
That would be fun
But, remember the Bulls crawled into the playoffs, then Derrick Rose decided he was going to be all like a superstar and shit.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 10, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Bacon or Q!?
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Torres
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 10, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
it will be WISE
‘the autumn of our discontent’
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
It will be WEISS
"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.
what's with the yellow teeth ads
Blech! This is America goddammit, not the UK
"It was like everything was slow motion," Wise said. "I stuck my hand out so slowly and was able to make the catch."
thank you for a subject line
" 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
they know hoodlight reads the site
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Well on the bright side, we aren't mets fans
In July they were the most boring team to watch, I think they had all of 7 homers or somthng in a month
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
sorry Billyok
but hopefully you’re more of a sox fan than Mets fan
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
oh yes it's not even close
if the white sox and mets had met in the 06 world series, i’d wish black death on the mets. but then all sorts of shit happened and well screw it.
¡signature!
You're 1906 WS Champion White Sox had 7 HRs total
Imagine if SSS existed back then…
“Jiggs Donahue needs to hit more doubles.”
“Doubles are overrated…we need more singles hitters.”
“Doc White only had 20 complete games. What’s his problem?”
"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 10, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ugh...Your, not You're
"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.
If SSS were around in 1906, the discussion would look like this
.—- .. -. -. … / .. -- . . …. ..- . / . . . -.. … / – -- / …. .. – / - -- .-. . / .. -- ..- … ... . … .-.-.- ? / ? .. -- ..- … ... . … / .- .-. . / - …- . .-. .-. .- – . .. ? .- . / . . . -.. / - - .-. . / … .. . -. .-.. . … / …. .. – - . .-. … .-.-.- ? / ? .. -- .. / .— …. .. – . / - . ... .- / …. .- .. / ..— -— / .. - - .-. .-.. . – . / -. . - . … ..-.- / .— …. .- – ? … / …. .. … / .—. .-. - … ... . - ..-..
“OT – Anyone hear of the Lusitania? It’s the largest and fastest ship in the world!”
by 67WMAQ on Aug 10, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Thanks for explaining. I thought it was hyreographincs or something.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
Because I can't speel hyreographincs right right?
You know, the stuff they found in caves?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
you mean hyroglyphics
ya, I don’t spell that good either.
Damn edjamication
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
Morse Code translator
In case you need to warn transatlantic passenger liners about icebergs, or something..
For you youngsters out there:
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/snpwwi2.htm
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
SSS in 1906 would just be a bunch of ugly white men, (except WU because of his love for olive oil)
“Bully I say, that batsman sure has some blinding footspeed!”
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 10, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't see how that's any different from now
Hell, we almost lost Toonder to that combination last month.
...take your hobbit circle jerk to another thread
by larry on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
My dead-ball era player is white
"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.
Wait, was the Lusitania bigger and faster than the Titanic?
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 10, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
The Lusitania made her maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York in September 1907. Construction had begun in 1903 with the goal of building the fastest liner afloat. Her engines produced 68,000-horse power and pushed the giant through the water at an
average speed over 25 knots. Dubbed the “Greyhound of the Seas” she soon captured the Blue Ribbon for the fastest Atlantic crossing.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
lol ya
that would be pretty cool, but in retrospect, we wouldnt need Peavy, we would have Ed Walsh
Carlos Guillen, the Latino Nick Punto
kenny would be king of the worl with his 50 cents.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Big Ed
hit 1 of the Sox 5 homers in ’07 and 1 of the Sox 3 homers in ’08.
"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.
3 homers is a "pretty good night" for the current squad
"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.
See what SSS would've looked like in 1906
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 10, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions
Proof that they're on to something:
The model also ranks Bert Blyleven, considered the greatest pitcher not elected to the Hall of Fame, ahead of Hall members Steve Carlton, Phil Niekro and Don Sutton.
"In my opinion, Blyleven got robbed," said Porter.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand."
— Leo Durocher
looking at the matchups for the week
two pitchers the Sox have never seen before, then
Felix Hernandez followed by
Brett Anderson
hold me.
Im scared.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
get out of the fetal postion EG
One would think your theory of future craptitude would be correct…but I am going out on a wym that the bats will come alive on the west coast as Ozzie promises a trip to the bunny ranch in NV on Thursday for a sweep of the M’s. Castro can’t contain himself…ugly bastard only gets laid when he pays for it.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
i like this theory...
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
and hsa is going to straighten Nix out
yeah yeah. starting to feel better…
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
that's right...she lied when she said she'd be alone...all part of the plan. hmmmm.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
we hit felix fairly well
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=hernafe02&year=Career&t=p#oppon
SSS and all, but still
" 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
yeah but two of those HR were by Brian Anderson and HE GONE.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
those were his only two hits against felix
" 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
and hawk went apeshit both times i'm sure
cuz they were in the same game
that would involve a whole bunch of skull fucking.-BoeJouma
i remember that game
he still had his long hair
" 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'm still sad...
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
shouldve traded him to an AL west team
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
i would fear for his safety every time he played in seattle if that happened.
those folks at LL are crazy and i believe they hold a grudge. you don’t wanna mess with king felix.
it is what it is......
WU said Cheat sets it automatically and it pops up about 5 hours before the first pitch. Should we start a countdown?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
what's the word on rios, when will we find out about rios, is rios on the white sox yet
are we there yet????
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 10, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
I thought he was playing leadoff for the Sox tonight, no?
"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."
phew. We've been so desperate for a guy to play leadoff.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
This will be over by tomorrow afternoon....
if it indeed is the White Sox that claimed him (not confirmed but widely speculated) then if JP is following the opinion of the national media he will back off of any demands of a return and let him go….my guess is that if he was pulled off of waivers we’d know about it by now….so probably what’s happening is that he is holding out close to deadline to be offered a player or two…..and then if the GM of the team that trades him holds their ground and does not offer a player and return…..well again, the national media is telling JP he’s an idiot if he pulls Rios back.
This is the same guy who kept Halladay
So I don’t think he seems to care what the media things.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 10, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
media things:
press badge
laptop
beer belly
lack of athletic skillz
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
What is Hawk/Stone's email address?
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
theres normally an @ in email addresses
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 10, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds reliable, thanks. ;)
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
is the sphincter in a telecast streak still alive at 3 or did it die at just two?
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
justtalkinboutyaz@gmail.com
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 10, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
haveyouseenmythong@stoneponey.net and hellyes@smellmynose.com
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 10, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Hilarious.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't plan on it! Wait til you guys see my Q!perman poster on TV. There is no competition, my friends. I've even got multi-sized Qnicorns throughout the poster.
I’ll be Comcast Lonely Asshole Fan of the Game.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
If youre going to a baseball game by yourself
I think its mandatory to have those giant earphone personal radio thingys.
please go buy one now.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
I actually considered that already. But then realized I would need satellite or something to get The Score out here. Eff that!
I will probably keep my own scorecard though.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
the radio shack probably sells one with satellite pick ups.
maybe
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
strike doesnt work in the headlines
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Oh, AND a special request for Stone Pony on the sign. I hope you get to see it and he answers my request!
:D
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
colin, you better be watching just in case!!!!!
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
someone vidcap this please.
don’t get comcast sportsnet++++++
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
i bet i have a new tv screen shot after tonight
but its going to be tough to beat this hsa
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Is true. Unless a ball hits me in the head or something. In which case, I'd call it my best Pods impersonation.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
"Well, there's that crazy bitch from last season. Oh look, she's all alone tonight. Go.Figure. A nice girl like that with no friends! Imagine that! What a big fucking looooser!!!"
(showing me while picking my nose)
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
just don't pull a george constanza and get crap all over your face
we have an image to uphold!
¡signature!
Sounds about right to me. :)
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
"if you folks at home are keeping score, that's beer #3 she's spilled on those around her....."
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 10, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
We should hope so. I was only spilling beer in celebration of Sox runz.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
ragingcuntbazooka@yaz.com
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 10, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
i love gay naked arrested lawyers
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 10, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
"Has a Huge Horse Penis"
? Bad news for whom?
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
come on
thats just gotta hurt
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 10, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Somewhere, Carlos Lee is intimidated.
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
So is this game going to be on CSN+ for the first 2 hours and then jump to CSN?
Because CSN seems to think they’re going to carry the game at 10:30 (after Cubs post-game).
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Aug 10, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions
I've almost forgotten what it feels like to play on CSN.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Aug 10, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
So does Neil Young
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by The Cheat on Aug 10, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Well done. The Y adds so much, though I like them sans Y too...
When life gives you lemons, just say "Fuck the lemons," and bail.
by homesickalien on Aug 10, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Rios to Sox
RT: @KenDavidoff Blue Jays award Rios to White Sox – straight waiver claim. …. NICE get for the Blue Jays. still think Detroit wins
"You might be impressed with your analysis, but I am not. Stop wasting my time." - Chris De Luca
hells yes!
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 10, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Globe and mail(Toronto)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-trade-rios/article1247197/
(not sure how to mobile link, sorry)
by KarkoviceIsHawt on Aug 10, 2009 5:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
yes. YES. FUCK YES!
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by thatshortkid on Aug 10, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
"Boy, you know the sphincters in Detroit just shrunk, Stone Pony."
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
"But where will he play?"
sorry, had a 2005 flashback….
KW is a fucking stud.
“Hi, I clamed this guy. I will give you nothing. Let me know.”
by Trooper on Aug 10, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
"Lemme know"
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by thatshortkid on Aug 10, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
i like it.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Toronto had no choice.
His contract is so ridiculous for the production he has given them lately. He would have been nuts not to let him go.
its Rios, not Wells
just so you know
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
Guess it depends on your definition
It’s definitely not insane, but it’s an elite contract. He hasn’t been “elite” lately. I think it’s a great move, though.
if 1 WAR is worth 3.5M (and pre-economic crash it was 4.4M)
that means a 3 WAR player is worth 10.5M per year on the open market. his contract valuation is like 11.5M on average over the whole of the contract.
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should it be taken into account that the price of a WAR
might (probably will be?) higher in the later years of the contract or does it look mainly at what market rate was when the contract was signed?
i think the contract won’t look bad at all as long as the price of a WAR rises again
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 10, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
So
His WAR is 1.1 right now, so he’s living up to about 2/3 of his value. I really like Rios as a player though; I think there’s a fighting chance he gets back to the numbers he put up his contract year.
dont forget he will be moving to center instead of a corner OF spot
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 10, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
this is why fangraphs needs to not use their WAR calculator like they do.
you can’t use one season of UZR and fill that in. a running weighted average would be much better. if you check his card, the evidence suggests he’s an excellent outfielder. the conversion from RF/LF to CF is 10 runs and he’s a career 14 UZR150, which suggests he’d be a +4 CF. league average bat + 4 FRAA + 2.5 pos adj + 20 rep = 26.5 runs above replacement or ~2.5 WAR. not really a down season.
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You'd think they'd want that over taking paying for some of the contract on veterans.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Aug 10, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
here's the link
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 10, 2009 5:45 PM CDT reply actions
holy shit.
seriously? stoney said on the radio this morning the chances of acquiring rios and returning no players to the jays was the same as him growing to 7 feet tall tonight and playing in the nba tomorrow.
here’s a link rios to white sox
it is what it is......
think the bulls will sign stone pony?
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Aug 10, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
JR should do something as a joke.
I would laugh.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
I believe Hawk knows first-hand that Stone Pony grows 7 feet tall lying down during games.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Aug 10, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
uh, so good bye wise?
“thanks for saving that perfect game that we’re marketing the shit out of. enjoy charlotte” – KW
even more reason to love the man
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
isn't he our only backup corner INFer?
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 10, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
one mister joshua fields would like to have a word with you
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by thatshortkid on Aug 10, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone can play 1st.
kotsay is a 1B/OF. Wise could just as easily be the same.
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Hawk says Kotsay will be key down the stretch
unpossible.
Im guessing Wise is gone.
"Well, I dont know it might be a bad thing. I think in '07 after I threw the no-hitter we kind of fell on our faces after that, so, hopefully we get this out, celebrate tonight, go out and party and then off to Detroit for the double-header." -Mark Buehrle on 'momentum' from perfect game. Sox 7-10 since then.
this is front page worthy, wtf, editors need to get on this shit
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 10, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
high expectations
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 10, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
just because pakistanis are brown don't give you the goddamn right to confuse them with cubans, aaight?
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 10, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
whoosh
most of what i post is full of shit and sarcasm fyi ;)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Aug 10, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
RIOS!!!!!!!!! YES! I'm pumped about this
He is going to be awesome on the South Side. Kenny, you are a fucking genius.
Need to pull Rios from the lineup and get his ass to Seattle tonight
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
Dick Stone Pony. Balls, KW.
Sox win, cubs lose.....what a wonderful world!
by picktoclick on Aug 10, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
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