White Hot White Sox Streaking Back To .500
by The Cheat on Sep 9, 2009 11:43 PM CDT
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Hold onto your hats White Sox fans, the Chisox are not done yet. With an exciting extra-innings victory over the Athletics Wednesday, the Sox, winners of 7 of their last 9, pull withing 6.5 games of the lackluster Detroit Tigers. And just wait until Jake Peavy joins the rotation...
HAHAHA
I couldn't even make it to a second paragraph. The Sox are still relatively talented team stringing together a season full of ugly performances even in victory. Wednesday's win over the Athletics was another prime example. The Sox had a number of standout performances erased by newly acquired, yet already considered chronic underachievers. To the bullet points.
The Good
- Freddy Garcia used his varying assortment of slop to frustrate the anemic Athletics lineup.
- Scott Podsednik extended his hit-streak to 10 games with a 4-hit night
- Ozzie Guillen turning to Bobby Jenks in the 9th inning of a tie game, then running him back out there for a second inning of work (even though things got a little bit scary).
- Chris Getz made a great deke on Scott Hairston in the 13th, then got back to cover first to turn the foul-pop-into-DP
- AJ Pierzynski looked like a real catcher shutting down the running game in the late innings
- Oh and he had the game winning double off the wall in the 13th
The Bad
- Podsednik has undoubtedly been the Sox most valuable outfielder this season, which means he's coming back next year... when he is much more likely to be '06-08 version of himself, which, as we all remember, is exponentially more frustrating than the good '05 and '09 versions.
- Tony Pena may have earned himself a new nickname of simply "Mahoney," the fat pitcher from the Buffalo Wild Wings commercial, though Not Brandon Allen works for me too.
The Ugly
- Alex Rios lost his last remaining supporter -- I'm not sure who it was -- with his 13th inning error on a routine flyball. I'm sure e-gus would be capping it for us were he not busy getting his fill from the free night in the Jim Beam Club.
I'll have much more on Rios at some point here down the stretch. I've had the same thought I've seen OM express in the comments over the past week about his batting stance ever since about Rios' 3rd game in a Sox uniform. But that really brings up a bigger issue, and I'm waiting for all the juicy quotes to roll in.
In any case, Rios looks like complete garbage in almost every phase of the game. They asked him to bunt -- the $60M extra-inning bunter -- in the bottom of the 12th(?) and even though he got the job done, it was one ugly effort. And that was before his gaffe in the 13th. He's just a complete mess right now, and the Sox don't have anyone who's qualified to fix him.
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- SB*Nation has launched a brand new sbnation.com. The old sbnation site was simply a directory of all the blogs in the network with a few (like 3) story links tossed at the top. The revamped sbnation.com will seek to do on a national level what each SB Nation network blog already does for its team or sport: provide the most timely, engaging and highest quality fan perspective information and conversation on the web.
I'm not entirely sure how it's going to work, since I didn't get to participate in any of the testing. What I can tell you is there is a dedicated team of editors working on providing quality national coverage which includes links to traditional media as well SB*Nation blogs and non-network blogs alike. The left-hand column appears to be some quick-hitting commentary from the editors, while the middle column, the one with all the pretty pictures, is SB*Nation's take on the constantly updating nature of sports news. We're calling them StoryStreams, and they are constantly updated stories that will feature plenty of linking to SB*N and non-SB*N source. Best of all, you can add to stream with links to breaking news or relevant commentary, just click the "promote your post" link in any stream.
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Praise Him!!
by Hawk is God on Sep 9, 2009 11:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So is the official SSS position that Rios is a lazy bum now?
That seemed to be the consensus of the postings of TOR fans, but I’ve heard that internet posts do not always represent reality.
I was hesitant to buy into the idea that Rios is a “low-effort” player, because anyone playing badly is accused of that. But I’m more and more thinking he might be a real deal lazy bum who got paid and doesn’t really care anymore.
Was his stance always like this or was it different when he actually hit a little?
Currently, he’s actually worse than Brian Anderson. That’s not good.
by hitlesswonder on Sep 10, 2009 12:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen LAZY play
The dropped ball was just bad
What’s terrible is how bad he looks at the plate, how obvious his mechanical flaws are at the plate, and how ridiculous his batting stance is… now if only we had somebody who would do something other than stare into the distance and mutter something about the back of baseball cards and letting hitters make their own adjustments
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by The Cheat on Sep 10, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
The dropped ball was lazy in that he didn’t bother to get into a position where his glove wasn’t over his eyes. And the lack of adjustment at the plate could be construed to be lazy. Still it’s a way overused accusation and I probably shouldn’t make it.
The alternative is that he made a stupid play in the field and has no idea what to change at the plate, which would be a lot better because there’s a chance that can be fixed. By whom is an excellent question.
I’m thinking the Sox should hire Walker an assistant — or maybe appoint a “hitting czar” to take some of the burden off Walker. I vote for Rudy Jaramillo.
by hitlesswonder on Sep 10, 2009 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My unwritten post on Rios has Hriniak as his savior
I picture him setting up like a cross between vintage Big Hurt and Derek Lee
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by The Cheat on Sep 10, 2009 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
many chafed under hriniak
that’s why he’s been fired a few times. he tried to reclaim the career of cory snyder which was a total disaster. not sure if he’s the man for the job. best bet is probably to find some old coach from grade school that had an influence on him. but that would not be professional.
by Hatchetm on Sep 10, 2009 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was a special instructor to the Red Sox or something like that
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by The Cheat on Sep 10, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dunno...
he could be now. he was fired as hitting coach by both the sox’s. thomas certainly had his best years under his tutelage.
by Hatchetm on Sep 10, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the Trib Aug. 24
In addition to taking early batting practice Monday, Getz received a few tips from former White Sox hitting instructor Walt Hriniak.
Getz relished the chance to learn from Hriniak, 66, ever since he had heard about him through hitting coach Greg Walker.
He knew Hriniak taught several successful Sox hitters, including Frank Thomas and Harold Baines in addition to manager Ozzie Guillen and coaches Joey Cora and Walker.
“It’s important to simplify things,” said Getz, who was batting .267 before suffering a right oblique strain two weeks ago. “[Hriniak] gave me some stuff that Walk has told me and instilled it. But he’s the guy who taught Walk, so it was good to hear what he had to say.”
Hriniak’s track record “shows that not only is he knowledgeable, but how he is able to relay the information with the players,” Getz said. “That’s the biggest key when it comes to working with a hitting coach.”
Hriniak was a Sox coach from 1989 to 1995.
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— Leo Durocher
by Chiburb on Sep 10, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
successful is subjective, i suppose.
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by MarketMaker on Sep 10, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe you meant to spell Hriniak
“Big Hurt”. Why not hire Frak as hitting instructor next year? If Fisk can come back, anything can happen.
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by winningugly on Sep 11, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm having a hard time believing he's this bad.
Unless he’s decided, “Screw all of you, I hate baseball,” which again I find to be highly unplausible.
First time ever switching teams. Coming to an organization where he’s familar with no one on the team. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt until next May.
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by El Duque's Raft on Sep 10, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. Though I am curious about his LD rate, BABIP, etc.
No time to research now, but I’m wondering if he’s 2008 Swisher redux?
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by Chiburb on Sep 10, 2009 6:13 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i'm giving him
until the all star break.
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rios needs a lot of hitting help
His CF play has generally been pretty good, however. He makes all the plays look easy, with the exception of the play in the 13th last night.
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by thekever on Sep 10, 2009 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not lazy, but it's pretty hard to quantify why he's been so freaking bad offensively
The error was inexcusable, but his defense has been as advertised IMO.
And, Sox Machine was all over Rios’ batting stance, and apparently his swing. Someone who gets paid 60 million, and reminds a much more informed Sox fan than me of Brian Anderson at the plate screams fail.
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by Ozzie Montana on Sep 10, 2009 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been all over it since his first week
but I’ve viewed it as a starting point, an baseline for the indictment against Greg Walker. I’ve been waiting to see the changes he makes. Here’s a chance for us to see what his job really is….
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by The Cheat on Sep 10, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
9/10/09: The day the Chicago White Sox play for the distinction of winning as many games as they have lost
.500! We can do it!
¡signature!
by billyok on Sep 10, 2009 12:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guarantee we won't lose today.
Book it.
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by Hazymania on Sep 10, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, um, i guess it's not over yet because i, uh, i don't know, there's still a magic number or whatever. and, uh, nevermind.
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by MarketMaker on Sep 10, 2009 1:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well...
it was a win which is fine, but YET AGAIN Ozzie Guillen almost single handedly blew the game. Why on gods green earth would he bring Tony Pena in with 2 outs and nobody on in the 8th. Leave Thornton get fucking Dave Winfield…oops I mean Scott Hairston(!) out for god sakes and lets get the win. I text’ed my buddies right away saying they will score. Sure enough they did. The game took 2 hours longer, 2 innings of Jenks and 3 of Dotel to get the win. With halfway decent managing it wouldn’t have been that difficult.
But we did win… so Go Sox. We are now 6.5 back! Lets keep that moving so the series against the Tigers means something that last weekend.
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by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 10, 2009 1:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i have a feeling pena is being tested... so they know if they can plan for him being useful or if they have to offer dotel a deal or arbitration.
especially with gus sucking so clearly sucking it up.
by Trooper on Sep 10, 2009 5:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially since they traded
willie stargell jr. for him.
by Hatchetm on Sep 10, 2009 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch. Really. Ouch.
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by winningugly on Sep 10, 2009 7:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willie Stargell sucked
Try Babe Ruth or Pujols, much more adequate descriptions of Brandon Allen’s sacred skill
by Carbiner on Sep 10, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
game 163 part 2
is upon us. just like drama the saga continues
YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD YES!
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by Czheck on Sep 10, 2009 1:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no doubt
i so wanna see back to back 163’s
Hell Yesss
by Grinder Rule #42 on Sep 10, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freddy is amazing.
I don’t know how he does it, but he did this a lot before he left last time. He’d throw pitches with sub-average velocity, and he’d just keep them out of the zone enough with speeds varying by just enough to get by without going Contreras all over everything.
Think about it. Back when Freddy was starting to implode, Contreras was the best pitcher in baseball. And now?
Baseball is weird.
by Pander on Sep 10, 2009 2:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Freddy = Venezuelan Greg Maddux.
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by winningugly on Sep 10, 2009 7:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at tonight's game
and to be honest, since I was catching up with old friends most of the time, I only half paid attention. I didn’t even stick around past the 11th. One of my friends at the game (a Tiger fan) commented “the Sox should have about 9 runs by now.” Ah-ha, but he is not familiar with the 2009 edition White Sox.
Anyway, he without sin cast the first stone.
fucking dome
by vince_ on Sep 10, 2009 5:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like your friend.
He was paying attention to a team that is not his own. You, however, were getting hammered. You call yourself a Sox fan, you son of a bitch? Heiniken is for closers.
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by winningugly on Sep 10, 2009 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burp.
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by winningugly on Sep 10, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh, between getting hammered and actually watching that ugly game last night
I think I made the right choice.
fucking dome
by vince_ on Sep 10, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, of course the tigers fan was paying attention
his team still has a chance.
How about them bears?
fucking dome
by vince_ on Sep 10, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Alex Rios is potassium benzoate?
2009 is just 2007 in 2008's clothing.
by colintj on Sep 10, 2009 9:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I kind of assumed from some of the non chatter
and non front office public backing that Walker was toast this off season. Any reason to feel differently? Rios is mental case now. Where have we seen that before…………..
"Oh well back to work"
by Tdogg on Sep 10, 2009 9:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Swisher?
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by Chiburb on Sep 10, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
minus the shaving cream pies
read better.
"give the guy more than six days to get up to speed."
by larry on Sep 6, 2009 12:10 PM CDT
by Scotty Ballgame on Sep 10, 2009 10:19 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
this has been my assumption as well
I expect him to be canned the day after the season ends
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by The Cheat on Sep 10, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
i don’t expect any changes. doesn’t really fit with JR’s history, but you never know. we can only hope, but it seems like hitting coaches that really make a difference are few and far between.
by Hatchetm on Sep 10, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JR's history is not firing coaches with years left on the contract
I wouldn’t say there’s any pattern with expiring contracts.
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by Sox Machine on Sep 10, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He gone.
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by winningugly on Sep 10, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not that i'm holding out hope for a new era of sox hitting, but i think he should have been fired long ago.
cheapest way to try to light a fire under a bunch of underperforming players’ asses.
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by MarketMaker on Sep 10, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Royals Need To Keep Helping Us!
They handled Minny for us in the Dome in that last series last season, now keep working over the Tigers for us! All I want is us to be 4 games back going into our 3 game home series against them the last Friday of September with 6 games left against the Tiggers. Let’s make up 2.5 games in 12 games!
by PaulieK14 on Sep 10, 2009 11:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats not TOO un-doable
although DET plays 14 games for the Sox 12. If they go 7-7, and we go a hot 9-3, we’d be 3.5 back. Need a lot of luck.
Big bucks, no whammies!
how much for the Tyler Flowers rookie card?
by Nordhagen on Sep 10, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
KC Handlers
Unfortunately, KC also handles the Sox, who are essentially a .500 team against them (8-7 overall, 3-3 at home).
Here’s hoping the Sox wake up from their .500 number ’09 dream in time to meet your timetable.
by EddyStanky'sGhost on Sep 10, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand
Detroit was up 8-4 in the season series with KC until this week, so tables do turn…
by EddyStanky'sGhost on Sep 10, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More bad
What’s up with JD? Any word out there that he might be playing hurt? How could he drop off so terribly in the 2nd half?
Did Rios have the same batting stance when he was decent. That “crouching while on tiptoes” doesn’t appear to be very effective thus far.
The dropped fly was classic. Sad, but classic.
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by tailgater on Sep 10, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet there's some kind of JD injury
his dropoff has been steep. Four extra base hits in the last 6 weeks?
how much for the Tyler Flowers rookie card?
by Nordhagen on Sep 10, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More good
Thank God for A.J. this year! Who lit the fire under his arse? In addition to an outstanding year at the plate, he’s actually nailing runners…kudos oh blonde one!
"One more game and then we can blow this son of a b@#$* up!" - Hawk Harrelson on his thoughts regarding the Metrodome
by tailgater on Sep 10, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tyler Flowers
just kidding
"Oh well back to work"
by Tdogg on Sep 10, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clever how the Tigers are suddenly throwing games
just to f%$# with our minds.
"One more game and then we can blow this son of a b@#$* up!" - Hawk Harrelson on his thoughts regarding the Metrodome
by tailgater on Sep 10, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can We Officially Be On Tigers Watch Again?
KC up 1-0 after 1 inning of play
by PaulieK14 on Sep 10, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i was never really off watch, just not as concerned.
but the gameday page is-a-rockin
we are gonna skullfuck this guy - thecip
by BoeJouma on Sep 10, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job, AJ. And well-played/good hustle, Che.
That Rios miss was disgusting.
Today was a nice day to be out for a walk, look through the window of a restaurant at 2:30, and discover that the Sox started at noon.
by homesickalien on Sep 10, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0 KC in the second
we are gonna skullfuck this guy - thecip
by BoeJouma on Sep 10, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turn 2!
KC out of a Bases Loaded Jam w/ 1 out! Still 2-0
by PaulieK14 on Sep 10, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-0 KC
Leadoff triple to start the 5th for Det
by PaulieK14 on Sep 10, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-2 KC
2 out Double, then RBI single…
by PaulieK14 on Sep 10, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera Strikes Out w/ 2 on, 2 out
3-2 KC
by PaulieK14 on Sep 10, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the reds are all over contreras
in the 1st. 11 strikes, 12 balls. gameday says he’s throwing 96 mph.
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
struck out 2 to get out of a jam.
gameday tells me that jose’s out pitch is a curveball. who knew?
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just noticed. the pitcher for the reds against colorado.
kip wells.
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yabuta now in for kc.
sheik yabouta?
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wheels Falling Off
4-3 Det
Stop what?
by PaulieK14 on Sep 10, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The running commentary.
Calm down.
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by winningugly on Sep 10, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Trying To Rack Up
My comment #’s
by PaulieK14 on Sep 10, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It appears you have a few other sites you've joined.
I’d joing a gamethread there if you plan to describe each run scored of a game we are not playing. Take a break.
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by winningugly on Sep 10, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tie game
gordon HR
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-5 boyz in royal blue
Hell Yesss
by Grinder Rule #42 on Sep 10, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice to see
the last-place team giving somebody else fits, especially when that somebody badly needs to lose again and again.
by EddyStanky'sGhost on Sep 10, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surely you jest.
This from the web-wide leader in drivel?
by mick10 on Sep 10, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see you've not forgotten your hate, old man.
;)
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by winningugly on Sep 10, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont let the Haters
Pull you down, man- you keep postin any damn way you like!
Just be aware that when the masses have had enough they will descend on you like the italians on benito mussolini.
Screw you, monkeyboy, Imma goin Home!
by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 10, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how on earth
can hillman let bloomquist swing away in a tie game with 0 out and men on 1st and 2nd?
butler single. 5-4 kc.
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen Rios play (when he does), but how could a move to pick him up which was treated overall favorably on this site
lose his last fan after a month of playing sporadically?? I’m just a bit puzzled by the Rios bashing without acknowledgment of past favortism of the move to pick him up.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 10, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, i feel like i am willing to give him more slack than most
but still, you really should see him play (read:hit). it is truly revolting.
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's OPS-ing like half his career average, what should the fans do? Buy his jersey in bulk?
It was a solid gamble considering the Sox had no chance of getting a similar value in CF through trade or FA.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Sep 10, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if they were smart
yes. buy low. sell high.
by larry on Sep 10, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, yes...
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 11, 2009 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, but can't we consider what he is going through as a slump, given the small sample size, instead of a bust?
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 11, 2009 7:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's hard to slack off a guy who is playing this poorly from the get-go.
I’m sure there are many Sox fans who already hate the guy, I just want him to come back next year with a better stance.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Sep 11, 2009 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could not care less about his stance
but I hope he comes back with a better swing.
by mick10 on Sep 11, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he ain't mel rojas, that's all i'm saying yo
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Time out Greenbay. Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists
by onlysoxfaninboston on Sep 11, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously he's fuxed right now
i don’t really care. this year is meaningless. i assume he’ll put it back together. most of the time they do.
by Hatchetm on Sep 11, 2009 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree . . . lots of over reaction here and elsewhere.
Would you please put some pants on? I feel weird having to ask you twice.
by jc2313 on Sep 11, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a bi-polar lot we all are
it is what it is, until it ain’t
how much for the Tyler Flowers rookie card?
by Nordhagen on Sep 11, 2009 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Decoy Getz
Glad you mentioned Getz’s deke-and-cover, one of the little things that a treat to see. Great coverage by the broadcast crew.
by EddyStanky'sGhost on Sep 10, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
contreras injured running the bases.
came out in the bottom of the 3rd.
kc up 7-4. the kc announcers sound like they absolutely do not care. sad. :(
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How many back will the sox be by September 25th?
by Franchise82 on Sep 10, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
7.5
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 in the loss column.
And we’re not past the Twinks yet.
It matters.
We’re a pack of a-holes. And my tradition of contributing absolutely nothing to this site... continues.
by winningugly on Sep 10, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Agree
Jumping more than 1 team is often overlooked. However, Minny has quite a few games left w/ us AND Detroit, so their fate could be decided in just those matchups. But I do agree, gotta take 1 down before we can think about the next…
by PaulieK14 on Sep 10, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lance broadway alert.
pitching against the marlins. gave up 2 singles, then, according to the announcer, struck out cody ross on an 85 mph fastball.
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4 hits, 1 walk, 4 runs in one inning.
no one warming up. announcer says,“he’s going to have to figure this out for himself.”
hey rios, you need to cinch it up, hunker down, bow your neck, bristle up, and be any kind of hitter. you're making me look like an idiot.
by BuehrleMan on Sep 10, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bartolo Colon update
still fat
read better.
"give the guy more than six days to get up to speed."
by larry on Sep 6, 2009 12:10 PM CDT
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