In Memoriam: Scott Linebrink
by larry on Dec 3, 2010 12:53 PM CST
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We are gathered here today to remember Scott Cameron Linebrink. Scott came to us as a free agent. Today, he leaves us.
My favorite Scott Linebrink memory was Scott being traded to the Atlanta Braves.
Please add your memory - or at least your name - to the guestbook below.
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My favorite moment is reading your favorite moment.
Adios, El Stinko!
Your 2011 White Sox: DONKEY KONG!!!!
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 3, 2010 12:56 PM CST reply actions
THANK YOU
very much for sh@#! bricks everytime you came out ofthe bullpen. giving up the tying and go ahead runs. loser you will not be missed.
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 12:56 PM CST reply actions
wonder how much cash they sent with him.
My favorite Scott Linebrink moment will be in the future when he blows the 5 run lead in game 7 of the World Series as Dunn touches ’em all FTW.
This week keeps getting better. Sign Paulie and I'm going on a weekend bender to celebrate a so-far successful offseason. I'm sure egus of all schmucks will be happy to toast this with me!
photo c/o vince
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 12:58 PM CST reply actions 11 recs
Insta-rec.
Your 2011 White Sox: DONKEY KONG!!!!
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 3, 2010 12:59 PM CST up reply actions
love it
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 12:59 PM CST up reply actions
oh yeah
kenny is basically forcing us to get drunk together.
i'm eager to see which of you is going to put his jacket down first so as to ensure the other’s dress doesn’t get wet. by craigws
i pass
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 1:14 PM CST up reply actions
you werent invited
and are also in the swrong zip code
i'm eager to see which of you is going to put his jacket down first so as to ensure the other’s dress doesn’t get wet. by craigws
i was being sarcastic
meanie
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
lets hug it out
its all coming up white sox this week.
kenny’s fantasy football team must have been eliminated from the play-offs when frank gore went down or something.
i'm eager to see which of you is going to put his jacket down first so as to ensure the other’s dress doesn’t get wet. by craigws
by e-gus on Dec 3, 2010 1:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
1.5 million to ATL?
"We saw death and I don't think we fear it anymore. Not unlike 2005, when we finally clinched and then we took off in the playoffs." Coop 7/29/10
3E8
My favorite Linebrink memory was when my baseball team played a doubleheader at a local university, and I looked to the outfield fence to see Linebrink’s jersey had been retired. I shat bricks much in the way we saw Linebrink do himself on multiple occasions in his time with the White Sox.
My favorite Linebrink memory was
calling him Linestink every oppurtunity I got, and teaching friends and acquaintances to use that nickname. Good riddance, brick-shitter.
Hope he’s not writing the 2011 White Sox Anal too. -Sox Machine
April. Minnesota is at USCF
Linebrink comes in with the bases loaded and retires the next three guys.
The Sox lost 1-0, but I was just as surprised as you.
The guy at the bank doesn't care how many trophies you've got!
No, no. You're doing it all wrong.
Take your whosh like a man, dammit.
by RWShow on Oct 28, 2010 10:33 PM EDT
by Shoeless In SC on Dec 4, 2010 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
That's a poor adjustment.
Your 2011 White Sox: DONKEY KONG!!!!
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 3, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
this you?
“Yeah clearly Don Cooper is a slouch. Seriously hoo ray beer!”
i'm eager to see which of you is going to put his jacket down first so as to ensure the other’s dress doesn’t get wet. by craigws
small sample size?
"There's too many (bleeping) guys on the computer. It's simple. I say that. Pete Rose never watched a computer. Rod Carew never did. All those hitters, they go out and see the ball, hit it and move on." - Ozzie
what comes before part B?
PART-AAAAAY!
i'm eager to see which of you is going to put his jacket down first so as to ensure the other’s dress doesn’t get wet. by craigws
Liney: A reaction to the '07 bullpen performance.
One extreme to another, and reminder to take care the cure isn’t worse than the disease.
Intoxicated with the wine of cloaking powers and the gin of banning authority since 2005.
by Chiburb on Dec 3, 2010 1:12 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
SO difficult to choose just one example of his mound-crapping! The 8th inning of June 18, 2009 against the Cubs (Thorny got pegged with the L) stands out for me. I wanted to murder the em-effer.
Also amusing, is how we still felt shitty after wins in which Linebrink pitched.
Example: August 17, 2009. Sox are able to score a run in the bottom of the 8th and wind up winning the game 8-7, despite Liney’s best attempt to fuck it all up by giving up 3 runs in the top of the inning.
Bobby closes and Linebrink gets the win (/facepalm), and this historical thread emerges from the ashes.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
The last time larry had serious teeth.
Other than that, the site hasn’t changed much, except Cheat wrote an opinion piece.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Yep. We all had a stern talkin'-to after that day.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
Wire, retards, Brett Favre.
Awful.
TS% = Thabo Sefolosha percentage. It calculates how much you can be like Thabo Sefolosha. That’s why Keith Bogans is at 70%.
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 3, 2010 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
I certainly remember the photos of the mentally handicapped and the poo chart...
but I had missed billyok’s comment to larry “My frisbee got caught in a tree, can I borrow that stick up your ass to get it down”.
Fucking Brilliant!
Where is that crazy bastard these days?
It’s taken years of practice to be such an asshole.
by Chiburb on Jun 1, 2010 10:35 AM PDT
I'm gettin'
high as fuck tonight
Your 2011 White Sox: DONKEY KONG!!!!
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 3, 2010 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
I pass
mother in laws birthday today.
that probably wouldnt go over too well.
i'm eager to see which of you is going to put his jacket down first so as to ensure the other’s dress doesn’t get wet. by craigws
Why? She can take off her pants too.
Your 2011 White Sox: DONKEY KONG!!!!
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 3, 2010 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
PASS
I PASS.
i'm eager to see which of you is going to put his jacket down first so as to ensure the other’s dress doesn’t get wet. by craigws
I'm saying invite her to participate.
Make it a family affair.
Your 2011 White Sox: DONKEY KONG!!!!
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 3, 2010 1:22 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, e, I apologize. Happy birthday to your mother in law.
NOW you can see if she wants to partake in pantless friday.
Your 2011 White Sox: DONKEY KONG!!!!
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 3, 2010 1:31 PM CST up reply actions
to be fair, it will probably deflect the news that you have to play half the year in atlanta now.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
I am pretty sure Infante or Nunez could match Linebrink's WAR
Anybody know anything about Cofield other than that his stats suggest he isn’t very good?
I cannot answer any more questions for you today. I has wickeds gas from drink too manys redbull.
let coop fix him
"We saw death and I don't think we fear it anymore. Not unlike 2005, when we finally clinched and then we took off in the playoffs." Coop 7/29/10
He pitched in the AFL
Isn’t it true that KW trades exclusively for bad minor leaguers that played/pitched in that year’s AFL?
I cannot answer any more questions for you today. I has wickeds gas from drink too manys redbull.
No, Larry, I need you to point that out to me.
I cannot answer any more questions for you today. I has wickeds gas from drink too manys redbull.
He's a big dude
maybe he throws hard. He gets a decent number of ground balls, so there’s that. As little of a chance he has to contribute at a high level, it’s probably a little higher than someone like Hynick. I’m surprised they got someone as relevant for Linebrink.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
I'm still surprised they got someone with any chance of success.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
I don't care if this dude killed every chance of a win in any minor league game
he pitches in. SCOTT LINEBRINK IS GONE BABY!
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
by Tdogg on Dec 3, 2010 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
The lotto ticket I bought has a chance of success too.
Intoxicated with the wine of cloaking powers and the gin of banning authority since 2005.
No fair.
You watch these minor leaguers. I couldn’t name 10 of them.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
"larry"
Fixed.
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 1:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Bad Bad Kenny
Now don’t ever ever ever , EVER do that again.
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
by Tdogg on Dec 3, 2010 1:17 PM CST reply actions 7 recs
Bye-bye you POS
I feel much better already even after I saw in the paper we got Dunn this morning. Maybe thing are looking up!
For any other out-of-towners who want to watch the Dunn presser
It’s gonna be streaming on csnchicago.com
"He's got a Linebrink and he's not afraid to use it!"
That Skanberg cartoon has to be my best memory of Liney. Good luck in Atlanta, and don’t trip on the way out.
by Carthago Delenda Est on Dec 3, 2010 1:41 PM CST reply actions
i don't remember any particular favorite linebrink moments.
i don’t think i disliked him as much as a lot of other people (i don’t recall ever putting him on my list), but that doesn’t mean i liked him either and of course, though it wasn’t his fault, his contract was denarded.
it’s possible he will be perfectly serviceable in atlanta, but i’m glad he’s gone. bye scott.
buehrleman
i am a bark for buffeting. i am a hound for thornypaws. i am a doe for swiftness. i am a tree for wind-siege. i am a windmill. i am a hole in a wall.
It is said if you don't have something good to say, don't say anything.
( .)
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Huh. Interesting comment.
Thanks.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
Are you applying for an SBNC authorship?
Isn’t that how they respond to actual comments?
Intoxicated with the wine of cloaking powers and the gin of banning authority since 2005.
Mine was in jest, however.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 1:58 PM CST up reply actions
Oh. I thought it was in imitation.
Never mind.
Intoxicated with the wine of cloaking powers and the gin of banning authority since 2005.
It was, it was!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 2:03 PM CST up reply actions
Do you guys know each other?
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Mr. Linebrink
My favorite memory is that you reminded me of ryan bukvich. Ryan said things to make me laugh, you didn’t, but you looked and pitched like him… so you two are the same person in my mind.
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 1:52 PM CST via mobile reply actions
hahahaha the best news
I figured there was no way this guy gets moved. damn, EXCELLENT Kenny!
Taking a walk in a donky park listening to the wind of change
Why?
I haven’t…
It was then I realized vegans can’t be trusted
by Scotty Ballgame on Dec 3, 2010 6:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I thought about it
and it made me feel all warm and happy, but! let’s not dream too much, one dead horse at a time
Taking a walk in a donky park listening to the wind of change
Who the f is Josh Douchenozzle, and why does he think he's better than the rest of us?
Josh Duhamel was taken off an airplane Thursday after refusing to turn off his BlackBerry. The actor, 38, was traveling from New York to Kentucky when his plane was delayed, according to TMZ.
Intoxicated with the wine of cloaking powers and the gin of banning authority since 2005.
Why the f would anyone fly to Kentucky?
and if flying to Kentucky, why the f would anyone want to be on time?
Oh stop.
He was effective his first season here, and talked Peavy into dropping his NTC to come here.
My favorite memory of him is Linebrink not hijacking the team charter and crashing it in a field in Pennsylvania.
He was effective for the first half of his first season
fixed.
FifthFeather.com
by El Duque's Raft on Dec 3, 2010 2:01 PM CST up reply actions
You can't fault his work ethic.
I’m in the same boat with you, TF. He was a good guy and worked hard to be as effective as he could be. Unfortunately, he was unable to find that effectiveness for most of the time he was here. I still think that he is going to have a decent 2011 season.
by Carthago Delenda Est on Dec 3, 2010 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
He was effective until
Joe Morgan said the White Sox had the best bullpen in the history of baseball.
"Yet you skate like you think wearing it is enough."
LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!!
He was pretty effective in NOT convincing Peavy to drop
his no trade clause. Kenny convinced him the 2nd time. I still hate Linebrink for this. He sucks.
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
May 3rd 2010
It’s my birthday and I’m at The Cell watching Peavy shut down the Royals. Enter Scott Linebrink. I turn to my friends and say, “Well…there goes the shutout.” Seconds later the brick shitter gives up a homerun to Scotty Pods. Eff you, Scott Linebrink. Eff you and that fat contract your rode in on.
"There he was!!! Dirtying his shiny Sox helmet!!!" - homesickalien at the brief glimpse of Manny Ramirez
by Servant2LordBeckham on Dec 3, 2010 2:01 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I have two favorite Linebrink moments, generally speaking
The first was the first half of ‘08 where he was outstanding. Then Joe Morgan said the Sox had the best bullpen he’s ever seen and that was that.
The second was my automatic rule of thumb from any game in ’09 or ’10: Anytime Linebrink comes in, the game is no longer worth watching.
FifthFeather.com
Pretty sure Linebrink never actually existed and was just a Charlie Kaufman invention meant to teach us something.
TS% = Thabo Sefolosha percentage. It calculates how much you can be like Thabo Sefolosha. That’s why Keith Bogans is at 70%.
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 3, 2010 2:07 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
teach us what exactly?
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
To love our mothers.
TS% = Thabo Sefolosha percentage. It calculates how much you can be like Thabo Sefolosha. That’s why Keith Bogans is at 70%.
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 3, 2010 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
i do that anyway
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
which is why he is no longer needed
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
yeppers
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
or maybe Linebrink was the piece of '07 that never was
a kind of false synechdoche.
Fireworks: Bang?
I have awoken the inner AV Club writer.
TS% = Thabo Sefolosha percentage. It calculates how much you can be like Thabo Sefolosha. That’s why Keith Bogans is at 70%.
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 3, 2010 2:16 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
according to kenny, both AJ and Dunn agreed to take less money in ’11 so the Sox can make a play for Paulie. Man, that whole organization loves him….(as do I).
Your 2011 White Sox: DONKEY KONG!!!!
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 3, 2010 2:12 PM CST reply actions
i heard that too
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
He had better freaking sign, then.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Does that mean they took less money overall or are putting it off for later?
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
What a rebellious idea this is.
General manager Ken Williams was quick to point out that both players deferred money toward the back end of their contracts so the White Sox could make a stronger pitch for Konerko, adding: "Our guys aren’t just giving lip service; they’re actually putting their money where their mouth is."
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 3:53 PM CST up reply actions
Next they will be asking for a percentage of the team.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
just because they're doing it
doesn’t make it a good idea. trading future wins for current wins is a less than stellar strategy.
Fireworks: Bang?
And their taxes will be higher in 2012.
Glad they are doing it, but if I were their advisor I’d counsel against it.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
it makes for a fun team this year.
and i’ll enjoy that. but we’ll be missing wins from future teams, especially if we go this route AND start trading our few prospects.
Fireworks: Bang?
what else do we need
if we get paulie?
couple of decent arms for the bullpen, which can be got on the free market. though might it be worth it to trade a starter for some bullpen help plus some good prospects? replenish the incredibly bare system.
seems like any 4 out of the 5 starters we have ought to be enough to win the division.
at this point, they're all in for 2011
the idea hopefully will be to grow the perceived value of the current investments, so they can dump salary when necessary and get some younger players rather than just dumping salary (or, as in Linebrink’s case, having to send money).
Fireworks: Bang?
Sounds like '06,
complete with the Thome acquisition. I’m thinking we’ll do better.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
there are definite parallels.
down to having to beat out two similarly talented teams.
it does seem like the current trio are pushing each other into spending, perhaps more than they’d like. reminds me of this:
Fireworks: Bang?
speaking of growing investments
They should extend Alexei now while they can
I shant be misled a second time
I don't see why you think they're compromising the future
as much as you’re emphasizing. That they’re doing this, to me, indicates that they aren’t risking everything and that they feel they have enough breathing space going down the road that they won’t be detrimenting future teams too much by deferring.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
it could be he expects to be better able to cover losses in the future
rather than now.
Fireworks: Bang?
Which is why "kick the can down the road" is so attractive.
We Americans are so optimistic!
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 3, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'd like to think Jerry is "screw it, I can't take it with me."
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 4:37 PM CST up reply actions
he can't. but his kids inherit it.
are they also in line to inherit the team? because if so, it then becomes money the white sox won’t have in the future.
and if he's selling to someone else
i’m sure outstanding contracts would count against the final sale price.
Fireworks: Bang?
is it easier for JR to get what he wants since
there’s a more diverse group with less invested per person?
Fireworks: Bang?
Like a board of directors easily led by the successful Chairman,
JR has a lot of cache with his partners. Longevity, profitability, and a championship go a long way to those who own just a sliver.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
let me have my fun thoughts, you debbie downers.
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
i'll wait till the aftermath to see how many wins it could cost
which is why i’m just agitating against the concept. to me it looks like JR balancing his love of the Sox with his desire not to lose money. so he’s kicking the can.
Fireworks: Bang?
I just don't see it all adding up to a huge black hole.
The big contracts are staggered. 2011 was supposed to be the complicated year.
Then again, I didn’t see them bringing in Dunn and then bringing back AJ and Paulie.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:40 PM CST up reply actions
i already laid out for you what a 3-win deficit means for your chances.
we’re not talking about a huge black hole.
Fireworks: Bang?
They seem to be willing to pay quite a price
to cover those last few wins. In which case, I still don’t see the contract staggering causing the team to have to lower payroll at any point in the near future and I don’t see the larger of the contracts hamstringing the team, either.
I’m anxious to see how it turns out, but in any case there are a number of options. If a three-win deficit means 2010, then it doesn’t necessarily mean it was a mistake to do this. Having to break up the contracts like this isn’t ideal but I don’t see where it means you’re losing something you can’t replace later and if they do it right they can still break even with less-than ideal results. Backloading is also done so that if a player plays like he should(or you hope), you can deal him while letting someone else pay for what would be sunk costs.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
I know you know that last point, so don't take it as condescending
Another variable is Peavy’s insurance. I don’t pretend to know the details of that.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
dn if you saw
but i asked Mark Gonzalez, his best guess is that it kicks in if Peavy misses 45 days to start the season.
Fireworks: Bang?
it's really easy to talk yourself into taking from the future
that’s why there’s such a stigma against it.
Fireworks: Bang?
Sure there is.
It only happens all the time. It’s not prudent but it is seducing.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
I just don't know if the cons are that forbidding
It seems like they’ll be able to operate as they always have if they draw the contracts up properly. That’s what makes it viable to me.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Its not
If I had a dollar every time I heard this I’d be rich. This current situation wasn’t even supposed to be possible a few years ago. Wake me when their done.
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
this is true.
the caveat is there’s plenty of variability in a given season. ’07 was a blip, largely because Gavin, Johnny and Carlos turned out to be stellar. the equivalents on this team would be Morel, Beckham and Viciedo. to lesser extent, Alexei and Carlos, since they already have MLB track records.
Fireworks: Bang?
Whatever the case, it's viable,
and I think at least as much so as taking lumps in the short-term. You’re entitled to disagree.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:17 PM CST up reply actions
Against running your team like a regular
Pardon me if I disagree a tad.
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
it's already somewhat different
JR isn’t profit maximizing, he wants to break even. unless he wants to bite the bullet and take an actual loss, it’s not hard to see this keeping the Sox from some number of wins in the future.
Fireworks: Bang?
This.
Sports is not a “regular” business. If you are in it to maximize cash flow/profit you are in the wrong business. You hope the asset grows in value. Movies also are not a typical “business”. Sports and other entertainment are a different financial animal.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
We call that "kicking the can down the road".
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Yup, the Cubs are paying for it now big time.
But theyve always fucked shit up so whatever.
We only respectable members of the blog to any kind of standard. - Grinder In Training
by omnipotent grab on Dec 3, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
My favorite Scott Linebrink memory is when Scott Linebrink was traded to Atlanta
My second favorite Scott Linebrink memory is the thread when SSS came to the consensus that Scott Linebrink sucks. I believe HSA posted it above.
My third favorite Scott Linebrink memory is that we only had to give 1.5 million away with him, which essentially makes AJ Pierzynski free for us this year.
The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.
my favorite memory
was that flinchy thing Linebrink did whenever the batter swung. Where he’d duck his head and put his hands up to deflect the rocket he always assumed (for good reason) was going to hit him in the melon.
Everything else is foggy, and its better that way.
nordy
I shant be misled a second time
by Nordhagen on Dec 3, 2010 2:13 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I think Hawk alluded to this once or twice.
You have to wonder if it was a cause or effect of his performance.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
better question is: where has Jerry's wallet been the past few years
not that we haven’t spent money, but man, this is special.
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
You're kidding.
Peavy and Rios alone in 2009 were huge contracts.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
OC
is not that bright if you have yet to notice.
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
What a fantastic few days we have going on here.
2011 White Sox are gettin’ everyone all giddy, SSS seems to be back from the, uh, brink, and it’s no-pants Friday in Chicago.
Too bad about Santo, though.
The sky IS falling.
Haven't won anything yet.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
So are we over being bored yet?
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
yes, very much so
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
That is still one of the best sigs on the planet, OnC.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Liney...
never really knew how to win (though that wasnt his position), but sure as hell knew how to lose
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Dec 3, 2010 2:30 PM CST reply actions
clearly giving up the best run producer on the team will hurt us
The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.
by blackoutsox on Dec 3, 2010 2:31 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Lol
Your 2011 White Sox: DONKEY KONG!!!!
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 3, 2010 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
in '10, Ozzie let Linebrink come in with leverage over 1 in just 11 of his 56 appearances
in those 11 appearances, WPA says he lost us full win and a quarter.
Fireworks: Bang?
OPS against in 10 by leverage
low .758
med .917
high .833
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
but lets be honest. We hate him for 09
low .820
med .957
high .939
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
Sweet Thorndog in 2010
low .539
med .604
high forget about it .518
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
Leadshrink was a colossal disappointment, but
at least for the first 10-12 weeks of 2008 he was pretty darn good as a set up man for Jenks and was one reason why they got out of the gate strong that year. As for the rest of it, that Linebrink never returned. May they find him in Atlanta.
In all seriousness, Liney wasn't completely terrible down the stretch of '10 as I recall. The rest of the wheels were falling off, so maybe it seemed less significant. But I will not be surprised if he returns to some semblance of early '08 in ATL.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
right, until his shoulder problems
larry was prophetic there of course
thanks for the half season, scott.
by larry on Jul 26, 2008 10:55 AM CDT
I shant be misled a second time
this
i remembered this comment
"I never say one bad thing about those stupid fucking Cubs fans. Not a single word about those mother-shitting pieces of fuck"
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Dec 4, 2010 5:04 AM CST up reply actions
Adam Dunn presser
Anyone know if there is a video of it online.
Oh, and something to dream about tonight. When Dunn was walking on USCF earlier today, he asked the media if anyone has it the Miller Light sign in right field yet.
Speaking of memorials: Sheehan on Santo:
A long time ago, I wrote a piece for ESPN.com advocating Ron Santo for a spot in the Hall of Fame. Depending on what day you ask me, I’ll tell you that Santo or Bert Blyleven is the best player in baseball history eligible but not enshrined. At the time I wrote it, that was the extent of my knowledge of Santo — as a player, a performance record, really.
The thing is, I still get two to four e-mails a year from people who come across the piece, and the reactions always get to me. People in Chicago absolutely love this man, not even for who he was on the field, but for who he has been off of it. I didn’t know this when I wrote the piece, but once every couple of months, right as rain, I’ll get a missive from some Santo fan up in arms about the Hall’s failure to welcome their hero, and thanking me for making the case for him. The e-mails never mention OPS+ or the 1960s or defense. They always make reference to Santo’s deep and abiding love of the game and of the Cubs, his ongoing fight with diabetes, and his character. They identified with Santo not as a great baseball player, but as an extension and expression, in the radio booth, of their own passions.
I don’t know the man. I know Ron Santo entirely through his work and these e-mails. Based on that, however, I think he was too good for the Hall of Fame. It’s their loss.
To those e-mailers, and the millions of Cubs fans just like them who miss their voice today, you have my sympathies.
Intoxicated with the wine of cloaking powers and the gin of banning authority since 2005.
by Chiburb on Dec 3, 2010 3:30 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I hate to admit this -
but my baseball glove in Little League as a SS was the Wilson A2000 – because Santo used it. What can I say – he was stout in the mid-’60’s, Italian, and the whole family loved the Cubs (except me).
I also met him at a few Lion’s Club father-son dinners. Very engaging, always had time for us pain in the ass kids. I liked him. It would almost be like Looie Aparicio passing on for me, so I can empathise with the Cub fans’ pain.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
i always knew you were a closet cub fan!
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
Cubs/Sox fandom is tough to compare.
But there are fan loyalty similarities.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
fan loyalty similarities
maybe so up through the 70’s
"I never say one bad thing about those stupid fucking Cubs fans. Not a single word about those mother-shitting pieces of fuck"
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Dec 4, 2010 5:06 AM CST up reply actions
should i go troll over to BCB and let them know he would still be here
if he had given up drinking?
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
You troll here enough here in the first place anyway
OMFFGWTFLEMONGRASSONABBQ!!
Marian Hossa is Marian Hossa and we are not. Class dismissed.
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by chisoxfan1473 on Dec 3, 2010 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
if you are going to try and burn me
at least get it right.
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
Heard Dunn on ESPN 1000 while on the Kennedy a few minutes ago
Basically said he is confident for 45 homeruns and said he could hit the Miller sign. He has never played in the Cell. Edward Norton is his favorite actor, country is is favortie music. He ate an Al’s beef today and he thinks he could QB better than half the QB’s in the NFL. Also his #1 priority was coming to Chicago this offseason. He said Chicago…not the Sox.
Nice mea culpa.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
should have went to portillos.
if he wanted the best beef in town… I finally decided to try the taylor st. location, meh.
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
that is awesome!
i mean don’t get me wrong, al’s is good but overall taste and value… I mean $14 dollars for a big beef, soft drink, and potatoes? CMON MAN! I can grab an actual BIG beef with fries and drink for $11 and change and get 2 meals out of it…
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 4, 2010 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
from whitesox.com
The White Sox also have agreed to terms on a two-year, $8-million contract with catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Under terms of the deal, Pierzynski will earn $2 million in 2011 and $6 million in 2012.
The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.
i received it in an email from whitesox.com
The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.
What do you call this...
backloading, or something like that
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 3:57 PM CST up reply actions
I don't recall any of us saying it wouldn't happen necessarily.
Just that it was risky practice, especially for the White Sox.
by 3E8 on Dec 3, 2010 4:16 PM CST up reply actions
I was arguing for it
because I thought it was the most practical way to accomplish the goals of the offseason given the obstacles. Normally I wouldn’t advocate it as it is risky and usually unnecessary.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
you set that goal for the team.
the alternative is to punt on that as a goal. deciding to get cute is exactly how these things turn problematic. loss aversion and all that.
Fireworks: Bang?
it's 2.5 million in cash, not 1.5 going with linebrink
http://twitter.com/#!/ajcbraves/status/10808463978401792
that makes more sense.
still, the only way this is a decent deal for the Braves is if his HR/FB has been bad luck for 4 straight seasons. it’s possible, but i don’t know why you’d pick him to bet on.
Fireworks: Bang?
Still, it's a great deal.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Merkin's last update makes it seem like $3.5M
So we are paying him to go away.
Fine. The Braves are not idiots, so we didn’t pants them. But the ol’ “addition by subtraction” works at minimum. The joy can continue unabated. I, for one, didn’t think we COULD pay anyone to take him.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
This turned from great to underwhelming pretty quickly.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
How?
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
The Sox saved half of what was originally reported.
They’re still paying Linebrink $3.5 million. If that’s the best they could do, cool, but reality is a harsh mistress.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
He gone.
That counts for a lot.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Compared to saving four million on Linebrink next year
it’s utterly realistic.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
That two million..
might be what makes them just able to afford bringing Konerko back.
"There he was!!! Dirtying his shiny Sox helmet!!!" - homesickalien at the brief glimpse of Manny Ramirez
by Servant2LordBeckham on Dec 3, 2010 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, and it was nice when we thought that was the case.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
THIS.
FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST, THIS.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
I thought maybe at the deadline. Not now.
Take your whosh like a man, dammit.
by RWShow on Oct 28, 2010 10:33 PM EDT
by Shoeless In SC on Dec 4, 2010 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
maybe less whelming
but still quite whelming
Hope he’s not writing the 2011 White Sox Anal too. -Sox Machine
So who is the new designated brick-shitter now
Or is that being retired with the departure of Linebrink?
OMFFGWTFLEMONGRASSONABBQ!!
Marian Hossa is Marian Hossa and we are not. Class dismissed.
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let's talk payroll
if AJ is at 2 / Dunn is at 12 / Linebrink is 2.5
According to my estimates + the amazingly handy payroll info available here, that puts the current payroll at 91.55. What are the estimates for Danks/Pena/Quentin? How much would Konerko be?
Paulie is at least 3 years, $14MM/year.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Ick -- I hope not
I think folks here are getting sentimental and overrating PK quite a bit. Konerko is 35 on opening day 2011. I think I’d rather take the Konerko money and invest it in Lee/LaRoche/Pena/Cust/Manny + legit 4th OFer + bullpen/6th starter.
Well I dont know if he wants 14 million
but those guys didnt defer money for you to bring in Jack Cust and company
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
is PK the best hitter on the market?
and those guys signed their deals looking for a good faith effort. i’m sure they’ve been apprised of the situation.
Fireworks: Bang?
Says the guy who didn't defer cash.
I know what you saying but……
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
i'm not saying that KW can afford to pocket any of that money
i’m sure his reputation as a GM who will go for it gives you a chance to sign these guys in the first place.
Fireworks: Bang?
Perception versus reality, I get that...
in the end, I just don’t think Konerko is going to be worth what the Sox pay him. I know KW isn’t one for patience, but the Sox might be better suited to wait a bit on Konerko. The reason I say this is because I’m not sure there are any attractive teams that are going to offer much more than 2/$20. Sure, Baltimore might get crazy and offer 3/$30, but does Konerko really want to spend his last big contract sitting in the AL East’s cellar? Maybe I haven’t been paying attention, but who are the teams who are risks to offer Konerko big money?
i thought i read Boston on mlbtr
but i’m guessing they won’t get into a bidding war over an aging 1b.
Fireworks: Bang?
I'm not seeing it
rather, I think a lot of shit would have to happen in the next few weeks for that to occur, like, they miss out on Beltre and value Konerko over the other comparable 1B options and they don’t see another fit for that $10 million. The sum of those does not strike me as particularly likely, but YMMV.
you would have to think they'd be in play
for fielder or gonzalez either this year or next, so it wouldn’t make much sense for them to offer paulie the sort of long-term contract he’d be looking for.
If they wanted, they could move Paul to DH
ad let Ortiz leave. I’m not sure why they would plan that, but I’m not sure why they would need Konerko, either.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
good catch.
the Sox could be in on either, too. it wouldn’t be surprising to see Viciedo and whoever traded for either of them.
if the Sox have committed to backloading, the way you get out of that is to have your cheaper young guys break out, so i’ll say i prefer signing a big name FA.
Fireworks: Bang?
alternatives...
Berkman’s still out there. i think he makes as much sense as Paulie, perhaps more since he’s coming off a down year.
really though, there are a ton of cheaper alternatives that would be pretty decent alternatives but don’t mean somewhat less symbolically:
Maggs, Hawpe, Manny, Pena, Vlad, Damon, etc.
Fireworks: Bang?
berkman would be my plan B if paulie signs elsewhere.
u know how ozzie loves those switch hitters
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
It would be interesting to know how the Sox view Dunn versus PK defensively at first
do they see Dunn at 1B as historically bad, as in the only time he should be out there is for the occasional day off and interleague game? Or is it something less, like he’s worse than Konerko, but no more than a win difference (if that)? If it’s the latter, the Sox obviously give themselves a ton more leeway.
i'm guessing they don't regard Dunn's D as much of an obstacle
they’ve put Quentin and Dye out there and then went after Teahen.
Fireworks: Bang?
REPORTING FOR DUTY SIR!
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 4, 2010 12:12 AM CST up reply actions
I agree I don't want them in any bidding war over PK
But I do think at even 80% of his numbers for the next 2 year window it puts the Sox in a fantastic position to compete.
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
wouldn't it be something if kw used AJ and Dunn deferred money to sign werth instead of paulie?
If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly
Keith, I respect you,
but you are a fucking lunatic if you think Paulie is taking <$14MM when Dunn, who has brought ZERO rings to town and is deferring $, is getting $14MM. Dunn being 31 mitigates his 4 years vs. my thoughts of PK getting 3 at 35 y/o.
If I’m Paulie I settle for nothing less. And it’s a good signing. He is our Jeter. (Chokes mentioning a Yankee.)
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Read carefully, Mr. WU
I have no idea what Konerko is going to end up taking. Actually, I have a ballpark figure, but he could get anywhere from $10-14 and it wouldn’t really surprise me. I’ll leave the prediction stuff to experts like yourself (said with a smile).
Heh.
Point taken.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Our Jeter is Jeter.
Everyone’s Jeter is Jeter. Even Jeter’s Jeter is Jeter.
by The Actual El Guapo on Dec 3, 2010 11:07 PM CST up reply actions
6/2/5 are good estimates
so that’s 105.
btw, the way to do best guesses for arb: you get 40% of what you’re worth in year 1, 60% in year 2, 80% in year three. so divide by .4 for all three to get what their market value is. multiply by 1.1 to account for yearly inflation, then multiply by .6 to get their year 2 arb value.
Fireworks: Bang?
Guesses
Danks around $7MM
Quentin around $4.5MM
Pena around $1.6MM
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Danks number could be lowered by backloading a long term contract
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I have always respected cheat. Unlike his own staff.
If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly
kenny says we get to enjoy another year of riding the Qnicorn.
Williams basically ruled out right fielder Carlos Quentin as a possible trade piece on Thursday.
“Quentin is playing right field,” he said. “[Manager Ozzie Guillen] will decide where he hits somewhere in the lineup.”
glad to see him back
RF mess of course but have to live with something.
Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?
Hope he's paid no more than $4-4.5MM.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
seems like repetition
at a position + training can make a difference to a player in the infield – see alexei’s continued improvement.
is it any different for the outfield? or are we just buggered because joey cora only ever played the infield?
Che had to adjust to a new culture, climate, and peer group re: performance.
Had little to do with “concentration”. And (laugh if you must) I believe Omar helped his maturation AND protecting his right side by playing 3B.
Q has had to adjust to marriage.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
i was just thinking that it seems that every winter
you read about someone taking groundballs with joey cora, but you don’t read about anyone smashing flyballs at Q – or Dye before him for that matter.
It seems like the Sox outfielders are usually capable defensively
or slow. Dye was probably a decent outfielder at one point-he won a gold glove, fwliw- but you can’t teach speed. Alexei always had the physical gifts to play shortstop very well.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
Ahem: Pods? And Q in LF was capable?
Other than his arm Q is horrific in the field. And he’s not slow.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
would good routes
be something you could learn through experience as opposed to innate talent? seems like it would.
though i don’t know how much i really want Q to be running around an outfield during the offseason.
Yeah, I'd think he should get a shitload of fly balls hit to him.
But I also think some guys are better at recognizing curvature/arcs better. Rogers Hornsby said you can train fielders, but hitters are born to hit.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Yes
but there probably is some inherent ability involved. Some guys, like Mike Cameron, seem to just have it.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
He isn't very agile, then.
Whatever is limiting Q—injuries, marriage, whatever—it’s slowing him down. Pods was poor enough with his reads that his great speed made him tolerable. Alexei has the tools to be a good defensive player now, and it appears Quentin does not.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't seem to faze Floyd all that much.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
Q is better looking.
Has to say “no” lots more or feel guilt.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Quentin doesn't have "feelings".
Programmers are still working on adding that feature to his next interface upgrade.
by 3E8 on Dec 3, 2010 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 9 recs
I like this a lot.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
As do I.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
lmao!
+1
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 5:02 PM CST up reply actions
Hardware issues.
Should have never built him with components from RadioShack.
by 3E8 on Dec 3, 2010 7:17 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You had better be at next May's methup, sir.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Thats why he is constantly practicing his swing
10 REM PITCHSELECT SUBROUTINE
20 INPUT PITCH “FASTBALL”, CURVE",“SLIDER”,
30 IF “FASTBALL” GOTO 90
40 IF “CURVE” GOTO 100
50 IF “SLIDER” GOTO 100
60 REM DONT HIT BAT WITH WRIST
70 REM MUST KILL QUEEN
80 REM SOUTHPAW IS NOT FEMALE
90 SWING GOTO 110
100 MISS
110 INPUT “HIT”," POPUP"
120 IF “HIT” = HOMERUN CIRCLE BASES
130 IF “HIT” = HIT THEN RUN
140 IF “POPUP” THEN GOTO BENCH
".... and in closing, lick. my. balls." - U God
by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 3, 2010 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 10 recs
funny!
i am a bark for buffeting. i am a hound for thornypaws. i am a doe for swiftness. i am a tree for wind-siege. i am a windmill. i am a hole in a wall.
I totally just ran that through the Apple Basic emulator I keep up in my head.
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
Why would we laugh? That seems entirely plausible.
Q’s taking the term “ball and chain” to heart. Er, processor.
The sky IS falling.
Concentrate may not be the right word
Alexei is definitely more apt to play defense. Quentin at one time was supposedly a very good outfielder. Outfielders improve often, especially if they have not been an outfielder in the past.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
i didn't necessarily think it was the right word,
it is just something i have seen said about alexei in the past.
Yeah, it's good that he seemed less prone to mental lapses
but that doesn’t account for the leaps he’s made.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
He sucked in left, too.
Plus he’s quite injury-prone. I’m not happy and thought he might make a decent DH. Not a happy moment. Maybe he finally bounces back.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
it'd obviously be wonderful
if he did what he did in ‘08 again, but i don’t think he needs to.
slight improvement hitting-wise on last year without any injuries and that’ll suffice (taking the incredibly bad defence as a given).
Barring...
OUCH!
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
It's ok to suck in LF more than in RF ala Kittle and Luzinski.
I’d rather see Q there than Pierre and have Beckham lead off. I’m expecting many doubles from him this year.
You say we’re stuck with Pierre? After the last couple days it wouldn’t surprise me to see Kenny move him.
As long as we’re dreaming.
Intoxicated with the wine of cloaking powers and the gin of banning authority since 2005.
We didn't get really far with Kittle and Luzinski.
Not my idea of a template. Jim Rice didn’t win a lot of rings in Boston, either, as their LF. Etc.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Yeah. '83 didn't mean shit.
But you get my point: I’ll take a bat in LF over defense any day.
Especially these days.
Intoxicated with the wine of cloaking powers and the gin of banning authority since 2005.
Yeah, a division title.
I want a higher bar set for success.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
To whom?
Because we had no success for 24 years doesn’t mean it’s a great standard to have set for ourselves.
GET HUNGRY, KENWO. AND STAY THAT WAY.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
It did to me. It was a good taste for a 5 year old.
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
im just saying that a division title then was worth more than a division title now
they were 2 wins away from the world series.
Kenwo4life=ratings
Favorite moment-
Having a shitty day at work today where I actually had to work and couldn’t lounge around on SSS all day, only to come home, crack a beer, and have this be the top thread. Oh glory of glories.
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 4:14 PM CST reply actions
My best memory..
.. is that this news made me ecstatic enough to actually make a post on here for once.
Go Kenny!
You picked a good time. It's open enrollment right now.
First 100 new posters get a free coupon to TP’s mom.
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
You're thinking of before.
This is now. New SSS uses Groupon.
The sky IS falling.
by Uribe Down on Dec 3, 2010 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
doesn't somebody here write copy for them?
and are they planning a move to mountain view?
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
I know a tech guy for them. The Goog talk is strong, but nothing yet.
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 6:18 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, I finally get to break some news around these parts!
Google rejects the offer to buy Groupon.
I can’t imagine why, given the fantastic deals they have these days!
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
For now on I am going to be the welcome wagon at the front door and take the neo-newbs under my wing
you salty dogs aren’t welcoming enough but I don’t blame you…now let me kindly usher you out the backdoor for your own safety
We only need one backdoor usher on New SSS.
The sky IS falling.
by Uribe Down on Dec 3, 2010 6:05 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
drunk @ 6 & linebrink's not on the team
Doesn’t get better.
by Grinder in Training on Dec 3, 2010 4:51 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Drunk mobile posting from behind the wheel, I presume.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
would i do it any otheer way?
by Grinder in Training on Dec 3, 2010 5:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
nice catch!
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 3, 2010 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
How did I miss this?
Rec’d.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
my favorite memory of linebrink?
was when jenks got hurt in 08 and I proclaimed they should use dotel as the closer and not linebrink…. linebrink went on to fuck up a few games in a row to prove me right.
Kenwo4life=ratings
you really went out on a limb with that proclamation there
The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.
happy?
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
bonerbonerbonerboner
i’m gone... bye bitches. - wtgtd
by BoeJouma on Dec 3, 2010 6:56 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
mushroom mushroom
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 6:59 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
its a snaaaaaaaaaake
"There's too many (bleeping) guys on the computer. It's simple. I say that. Pete Rose never watched a computer. Rod Carew never did. All those hitters, they go out and see the ball, hit it and move on." - Ozzie
oh no put it down
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
oh ozzie, you wag
“Oz very excited to have AJ back but shared a text he sent to catcher last nite: "I told him: Why did Kenny do this to me? ""
Ah, good times already.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
AJ is known to be high maintenance
and has OCD. A great teammate but not an easy guy to hang with.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
Give the man a new nintendo ds game and he'll be fine.
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 3, 2010 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
I have a pal with the OCD
it’s a nightmare getting him out for a drink – left the gas on, the taps are still running, the cat is out, forgot to wipe the toilet seat; and on and on. We just arrange to meet him two hours before the time – and he will be still late – worrying about the electric meter or some other nonsense.
So now you see.
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
yes - thank you
how is the wine going?
I am drinking very nice Cotes Du Rhone, Villages – very tasty
It’s fuc=king freezing in Leeds snow all week – I gashed my face last night slipping over it’s that icy
Sucks for him
but I wouldn’t socialize with this guy, sounds too annoying. I’ll e-mail him and attend his funeral but that’s about it.
by Gentleman Jim on Dec 3, 2010 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Excellent.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
Be sure to wash your hands before approaching the casket.
It’s a matter of respect.
by 3E8 on Dec 3, 2010 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
Remember that time years ago, when Ozzie said something along the lines of....
You hate AJ if you’re playing against him.
And you hate him a little less if he’s on your team.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 3, 2010 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe Q needs to attend these meetings:
NEW YORK—In what has become the foremost annual conference of baseball-glove-wearing theory, major-league players past and present once again gathered at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan this week to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wearing their index fingers on the outside of their baseball mitts.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/baseball-players-hold-annual-meeting-to-discuss-be,18574/
I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT
interesting to see that hahn was the one that called aj
and to see how close aj was to leaving:
i would have liked to see flowers given a chance, but it does endear you to a player when you read the sort of things that aj was saying there. we’ll see how endearing he is come next june.
flowers will get a chance in AAA
for years to come
I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......
by pierzynskirules on Dec 3, 2010 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
yuck
In the world of manager Ozzie Guillen, Dunn will see action in the field at both first and left field, while also anchoring the designated hitter slot.
by Daniel Berlyn on Dec 3, 2010 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
AJ's contract proves the sox read him right on arb.
I was leaning toward offering arb thinking he would get better offers elsewhere. Turns out the sox saved a few million dollars by playing it this way. It’s also evident and good to know AJ wants to be in Chicago.
If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly
this
"I never say one bad thing about those stupid fucking Cubs fans. Not a single word about those mother-shitting pieces of fuck"
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Dec 4, 2010 6:42 AM CST up reply actions
priceless (via twinkietown):
Saw Adam Dunn this summer at Nationals Park against the Reds (Bachelor Party)
From what I heard from both fanbases is that he can be described in these AL Central terms:
He swings at pitches out of the zone, like an older Carlos Gomez and is Brandon Inge-esque in the field.
by Yabbs on Dec 3, 2010 12:51 AM CST reply action
I wasn't aware Dunn could play a sterling third
I guess Morel’s blocked now.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Dec 3, 2010 8:45 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
He stands upright, on 2 feet, like a younger Josef Stalin.
by The Actual El Guapo on Dec 3, 2010 11:13 PM CST up reply actions
Or a younger Ron....
… crap, too soon.
(I don’t care. I come to bury Santo, not to praise him.)
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 4, 2010 12:02 AM CST up reply actions
that guy beat me to posting my short list of adam dunn comparables:
carlos gomez (an older version)
brandon inge (defensively)
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
$13.5 million for 3-years is what the Sox paid this hillbilly turd
and throwing in some additional cash as well. If my memory serves me correctly, he was worth a shit for half a season.
I thought Ben Wallace was a bastard….
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
Ben Wallace was worth it for a full seasons worth.
"I was the nicest Hitler ever, pulling out chairs for old women and what not." -Rhubarb
by South Side Expat on Dec 4, 2010 12:17 AM CST up reply actions
4 years at $60 million...good for one year....okay...terrible contract.
"Good teams win games. Bad teams have meetings."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 4, 2010 12:22 AM CST up reply actions
well this hillbilly turd hits the ball out of the yard and eats beef sandwiches.
nuff said. plus you guys will finally shut up about thome! :)
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 4, 2010 12:21 AM CST up reply actions
um, what?
"Good teams win games. Bad teams have meetings."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 4, 2010 12:24 AM CST up reply actions
drunk fail
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 4, 2010 12:29 AM CST up reply actions
but im still happy that i won't have to hear about thome again...
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 4, 2010 12:31 AM CST up reply actions
bye bye sig line.... :(
"Good teams win games. Bad teams have meetings."
:(
EH whatever, he failed us a ton (pun intended) the last few years…
skeletons don't like closets.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 4, 2010 12:17 AM CST up reply actions
i r drinkkssss and like da sowx
The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.
competing execs = ??? what a source Heyman
Execs Think Konerko Will Stay With White Sox
By Mark Polishuk [December 3 at 11:14pm CST]
“Competing execs” think Paul Konerko will ultimately re-sign with the White Sox for around $13MM per season, tweets Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. Konerko’s close relationship with owner Jerry Reinsdorf is cited as a main factor.
The Cubs, Orioles and Rangers have all been mentioned as suitors for Konerko this winter, and the Orioles have made Konerko an offer. Still, moving elsewhere could be a tough call for Konerko given his ties to the White Sox and the fact that the team seems to be doing all it can to find payroll space for him. Adam Dunn and A.J. Pierzynski deferred money from their contracts just so the Sox could have more cash available in 2011 to re-sign Konerko. “They literally put their money where their mouth is so we can put a better offer on the table for Paulie,” GM Kenny Williams told MLB.com’s Scott Merkin.
"Good teams win games. Bad teams have meetings."
Thanks for the memories, Liney, and good luck in Atlanta.
(comment edited for content)
It’s taken years of practice to be such an asshole.
by Chiburb on Jun 1, 2010 10:35 AM PDT
I look forward to Linebrink giving up late-inning home runs to the Phillies.
"We're going to try and knock the crap out of everybody." ~ Brian Urlacher
Scott - best wishes in Atlanta - rhythm
I was at the Sox vs. A’s game in Sept. this year when BHB left in the first inning and Pena pulled a rabbit out of his hat to provide what amounted to a quality start.
Linebrink shit the bed that game, obviously, and seeing him walk back into the clubhouse was quite sad. His face was completely red, like egus when he’s lit, and his head hung low.
I yelled something like “Good effort out there Scott, you’ll get ’em tomorrow”, knowing full well that it was a complete lie. If he pitched the next day, he would still suck.
Anyways, thought I’d share.
It’s taken years of practice to be such an asshole.
by Chiburb on Jun 1, 2010 10:35 AM PDT
by rhythm on Dec 4, 2010 1:52 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
that actually was me.
i just didnt have it that day.
i'm eager to see which of you is going to put his jacket down first so as to ensure the other’s dress doesn’t get wet. by craigws
by e-gus on Dec 4, 2010 2:03 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
thank god you're off the team
The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.
rec'd
"I never say one bad thing about those stupid fucking Cubs fans. Not a single word about those mother-shitting pieces of fuck"
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Dec 4, 2010 6:44 AM CST up reply actions
I'm a little crossed eyed this morning
And I thought you said ‘fuck melt’. Wondering what you had against ‘beltin bill’. Did he sleep with you sister or something? Then I reread and felt better. UNTIL I saw that PUNTO and the Indians have mutual interest. WHAT?! Can we please get this beast out of the division?!
Oh and Gonzalez to the red sox. One less suiter for Paulie. But, I don’t like that he’s going to the AL.
"Good teams win games. Bad teams have meetings."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 4, 2010 6:52 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I vaguely recall attempting to read many of these comments 7 hours ago.
I too was drink, in celebration of our glorious White Sox.
X__Adam Dunn_________________
Snow football!!!
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
SouthSideSox is hearing that Adrian Gonzalez is being traded to the Sox.
red sox, of course.
Hearing that #RedSox package for Adrian Gonzalez includes: Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo and Reymond Fuentes.
2009
linebrink gives up 3 run homer in 8th to blow 3 run lead to the royals. Sox score in the bottom of the 8th and linebrink gets the win.
i loooooooove cotton candy
haha
greenberg is funny
Williams should get a plaque at Cooperstown for getting the Braves to pay Linebrink $3, let alone $3 million. Nice guy, but he’s about through.
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Dec 6, 2010 11:27 AM CST reply actions
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