Spring Training Roundup
by larry on Feb 22, 2010 7:45 PM CST
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From the "Stay Out of White Sox Business" file ... "KW on re-signing AJ: "That's none of your business. What makes you think we haven't talked." Have you? "That's none of your business.""
From the "Attempt to Create Drama" file ... "Sergio Santos, who was a non-roster invitee as an infielder last spring, made an early impression on manager Ozzie Guillen as a reliever vying for the final spot in the bullpen."
From the "Phil Rogers Says the Darndest Things" file ... "In Alex Rios, Juan Pierre and a rejuventated Jones, Guillen would have himself three center fielders -- four if you count Mark Kotsay, a regular there as recently as 2008 for the Braves. This is a far cry from most of 2008 and the pre-Rios portion of 2009, when the Sox didn't have a single center fielder."
From the "Don't Even Mention His Name" file ... "Marquez, acquired in a five-player trade 16 months ago from the New York Yankees, also is seeking different results than last year."
From the "Oh, Now We Like Him So Say His Name" file ... Walker: "I think Alexei kind of missed not having Orlando Cabrera around last year. Cabrera really helped him and Alexei got a little lost at times without him."
Update: Jared Mitchell live chat at Baseball America tonight at 5:30pm. Submit a question here.
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Rogers cited UZR and the Fielding Bible in a column Sunday...
and then goes and writes that.
Although, I guess you can be a centerfielder in name and not play the position well. Kinda like how Jermaine Dye was a right fielder.
Chicago White Sox Examiner — IT'S A JEEP THING YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND
kinda like josh fields was a baseball player
If the woman is offering an opinion, you are doing it wrong. - HSA
by BoeJouma on Feb 22, 2010 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
PierzynskiRules is engaged according to her facebook
All is lost
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by billyok on Feb 22, 2010 11:01 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
Yeah. Sydney.
Directed Out Of Africa.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Feb 23, 2010 7:33 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
PR sleeps with the fishes...
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Feb 23, 2010 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
not true
Sxrew that the bears suck, next. GO BLACKHAWKS! Spring training starts in February and Arena Football is coming back too. YAY!!!!!!!!!
by pierzynskirules on Feb 28, 2010 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
nah, i'm still free!!!!!!!!!!
Sxrew that the bears suck, next. GO BLACKHAWKS! Spring training starts in February and Arena Football is coming back too. YAY!!!!!!!!!
by pierzynskirules on Feb 28, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
you went as andy warhol for halloween?
I'd rather have Rios steal 50 bases than hit 50 home runs. I want production.
this.
I just don’t feel like killing anyone else for as long as I can help it.
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2010 5:23 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
COUGH COUGH
(click on second cough, dummy)
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
cough
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 10:19 AM CST up reply actions
If this is accurate, congrats pr!
Condolences, billy.
You’ll always have Rio…
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
Says the son he never had!!!!
Twist the knife why don’t you!
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 12:46 PM CST up reply actions
Is it me or does Donny look out of his element?
by ThisIsJustBanter on Feb 22, 2010 11:25 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
He gave up bowling.
The Boogeyman cometh
by omnipotent grab on Feb 22, 2010 11:31 PM CST up reply actions
"Donny was a good bowler and a good man."
"I'd rather have Rios steal 50 bases than hit 50 home runs. I want production." - Ozzie Guillen
"I'd rather have Rios hit 50 home runs than steal 50 bases. I want to win." - Servant2LordBeckham
by Servant2LordBeckham on Feb 23, 2010 12:49 AM CST up reply actions
I bowled a 202 today and picked up a 6-7 split in frame 5.
First time in my life I’ve bowled over 200 or picked up a split. Everything’s coming up Milhouse.
It’s not robbing Peter to pay Paul — it’s bludgeoning Peter to death, and then realizing on the way back that you forgot to grab his wallet.
deargod.
:D
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 10:21 AM CST up reply actions
"They were Twinkies, dude?"
"I'd rather have Rios steal 50 bases than hit 50 home runs. I want production." - Ozzie Guillen
"I'd rather have Rios hit 50 home runs than steal 50 bases. I want to win." - Servant2LordBeckham
by Servant2LordBeckham on Feb 23, 2010 12:57 AM CST up reply actions
Donny who loved bowling.
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
Fuck it dude.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
No wonder Alexei didn't match his prior year's numbers.
He didn’t have a hitting coach. Sounds like Alexei being Alexei to me.
It’s not robbing Peter to pay Paul — it’s bludgeoning Peter to death, and then realizing on the way back that you forgot to grab his wallet.
9 days, 7 hours, 23 minutes: until the first spring training game!
hallelujah!
2010 WhiteSox Baseball: "even if it works it's still stupid"
If Kenny does decide to pursue a lefty bat with some pop
who do people here think he could target? Or I guess who do we think might be available during the spring/early season?
Hey Doodler! What's the URL for your new strip? I forgot to bookmark it.
Or maybe someone could put up a Fanpost to it?
Thx.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
I was planning on it once a few episodes were up...
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
sigh.
To keep this spam somewhat on-topic, you can find a link at the bottom of the most recent sox-related Smells Like Mascot post.
I don't get it. Why is the German boat driver telling Hitler his secrets are safe with Germany?
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
haha i feel sorry for the snowman but nice
RIP Jim Thome 1-25-2010
an AL team not having a DH is like a giraffe fucking a mule. - larry
by blackoutsox on Feb 23, 2010 10:59 AM CST up reply actions
I don't know if its because I'm secretly a violent fuck
But I enjoy Starz’s Spartacus entirely too much.
"You're lucky I'm retired"
Jack Bauer
as long as you aren't a hate-fuck
"A brief but trenchant analysis of Scott Podsednik
He’s dogshit."
by NYRoyal on Jan 8, 2010 8:56 AM PST
I like how they copied exactly every slow motion fight sequence from 300 in the pilot.
Lets take the old idea Spartacus, sprinkle some Gladiator in there, top it off with 300…
Viola!
oh
So now it’s my fault you like fucking other peoples’ wives.
by larry on Feb 23, 2010 5:23 PM CST
I never heard of this so had to google it.
I had NO IDEA that Lucy Lawless was still hot. Make that Hotter than ever.
Don’t know why, but I thought she went Talibornagain or something.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
She was in an episode of Flight of the Conchords (season 2) and shocked the hell outta me too!
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 11:29 AM CST up reply actions
I feel you on this
I enjoyed her in BG but actually forgot I wanted to see Xena naked. Nice!
"You're lucky I'm retired"
Jack Bauer
Actually have 1 this Saturday.
Then I have 1 left baby! Scoping the office right now. lol.
"You're lucky I'm retired"
Jack Bauer
I don't know whether I dislike the packaged Olympic sob stories or all these tired spring training articles more
I wish that guy who antagonized you all lack week would come back, because this shit’s boring
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PR has "baited" breath. See fish above.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Feb 23, 2010 12:29 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I going to reply to this comment
But first the inspiring true story of JoeWho112’s determination that allowed him overcome great tragedy and be here today
Sluggerrr the Lion — the mascot for the Kansas City Royals — is accused of poking a fan’s eye out with a steaming hot wiener during a Major League Baseball game last year … and now the team is being sued over it.
It’s all in a lawsuit filed in Jackson County, Missouri in which John Coomer claims he was just chillin’ at a game on September 8, 2009 — when Slugger “climbed atop the third base dugout and started shooting hotdogs into the stands from an air gun.”
Coomer claims Slugger eventually put the air gun down — and started firing off the wieners by hand … when, according to the suit, things went horribly wrong.
In the docs, Coomer claims “Slugger lost control of his throw or was reckless with his throw, and threw the hotdog directly into the Plaintiff.”
Coomer claims the dog hit him right in his left eye — leaving him with a detached retina and the development of cataracts.
Coomer is now suing the Royals for more than $25k for negligence and battery — claiming they “failed to adequately train its agents … in the proper method in which to throw hotdogs into the stands at Kauffman Stadium.”
Remember, when handling wieners — it’s always safety first.
by larry on Feb 23, 2010 12:19 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
that is outstanding.
i wish southpaw would stick his weiner in a fans eye.
now that would make for a good half price monday.
I cannot stop laughing.
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
When you have to shorthand your county names
“Jackcomo” or “Claycomo”, what do you expect?
Best game I ever attended was the 163rd game in 2008. Thanks John Danks and Jim Thome.
by NorthSidePaulie on Feb 23, 2010 11:35 PM CST up reply actions
Q!: "What is this thing you humans call emotion?"
Matt Thornton called out to Quentin across the Sox’s clubhouse shortly after his arrival. That prompted the usually-stoic Quentin to give handshakes and hugs to Thornton and several Sox veterans and shake hands with several newcomers at one end of the clubhouse.
“You’re going to ruin my rep,’’ Quentin quipped.
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/quentin-castro-report-to-sox-camp.html
by Sox-35th on Feb 23, 2010 12:23 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Don't forget his stoicism is newfound. Only after giving into his emotions which resulted in subsequent injury did he adopt the 'stoic calm'.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
Those weren't emotions. Blunt object smashing is a form of applause on his planet.
by Sox-35th on Feb 23, 2010 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Captain Konerko, it appears a Greinke fastball is rapidly approaching the Plate...
Logic dictates that you fire at it when it crosses the “Neutral Strike Zone”
Just a Rip-off of the Actual El Guapo, but a fake not funny one.
by DrEmilioLizardo on Feb 23, 2010 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
x
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 12:51 PM CST up reply actions
Your name... is Jim
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
nice xray of an 11 year old...
wrist bones are too little and growth plates not fused to tib/fib…
Just a Rip-off of the Actual El Guapo, but a fake not funny one.
by DrEmilioLizardo on Feb 23, 2010 1:42 PM CST up reply actions
Was just going for "both hands."
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sure HSA was scouring Google Images looking for formed epiphyseal plates.
Taj Gibson is the face of Bulls basketball!
by Trey23 on Jan 5, 2010 6:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 23, 2010 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, it would explain why he is so fragile, much like Samuel L. Jackson in that M. Night Shamalamadingdong movie
Just a Rip-off of the Actual El Guapo, but a fake not funny one.
by DrEmilioLizardo on Feb 23, 2010 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
ah yes Camelback Ranch
or as I like to call it, Treehorn Estates.
I'd rather have Rios steal 50 bases than hit 50 home runs. I want production.
Get off my sand
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Did you know:
When the Dude is in Jackie Treehorn’s estate, he pencils over a pad of paper to see what Jackie wrote down while he was on the phone. He then hurriedly crumples up the piece of paper and shoves it in his wallet. Then, when we see the Chief of Police of Malibu looking through the contents of The Dude’s wallet, the paper is there, neatly folded in fourths.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
Like you have any idea what any of that means.
;)
But seriously… I didn’t think you’d ever seen the film that has defined my existence.
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
True. But I still don't get why your other nik is for that Bea Arthur show from the '70s.
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
Though Adrian Barbeau sure knew how to wear a sweater too!
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
My thoughts exactly.
The Boogeyman cometh
by omnipotent grab on Feb 23, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
As the Dude Abides, so too, does paperwork affixed to the Dude...
Therefore, all his blunt rolls are smooth and tasty, and without creases or voids, his money stays crisp and sharp, never raggedy.
Because He Is The Dude.
Just a Rip-off of the Actual El Guapo, but a fake not funny one.
by DrEmilioLizardo on Feb 23, 2010 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
What money? The Dude writes checks.
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
Fixed
What money? The Dude writes post-dates checks.
White Sox fan; Jeppson's Malort man
by KarkoviceIsHawt on Feb 23, 2010 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
this is great news now that I think about it.
White Sox baseball in less than a week!
by e-gus on Feb 23, 2010 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Order up!
Another fresh batch of cliches from the Walker interview posted above.
On Rios:
When he came over last season, he was doing a couple of things wrong and we just weren’t able to make the adjustment. We told him to just go home and get away from it for a while. When I saw him hit in Miami, he was right back to where he should be.
Quentin:
He’s in some kind of shape. He changed his training program this off-season and that’s going to help him stay healthy. If he does, he’s going to have a heck of a season.
The Frying Dutchman (aka Andruw Jones)
We might really have something here. He got himself in great shape and I think he’s got a lot to prove. I remember when we first tried getting him from Atlanta in 2004. A lot of people thought he was nearing the end, but he came back the next year and hit 51 home runs.
by 67WMAQ on Feb 23, 2010 1:40 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
wrecked for Frying Dutchman.
Just a Rip-off of the Actual El Guapo, but a fake not funny one.
by DrEmilioLizardo on Feb 23, 2010 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
Manager Ozzie Guillen said that Andruw Jones will get most of the at-bats as a designated hitter against left-handed pitchers and bat in the middle of the order, manager Ozzie Guillen said after Tuesday’s workout.
“I hope he (stays) in the middle of the lineup, and hopefully that works out,” Guillen said. "If he’s playing every day, it means he’s doing a good job.’’
For now, this means that Mark Kotsay will get the bulk of at-bats against right-handed pitchers. Guillen also didn’t rule out Omar Vizquel batting leadoff as a DH against tough left-handed pitchers, meaning Juan Pierre would get a break.
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/jones-to-handle-dh-duties-vs-left-handers.html
Starting the season with a rotating DH feels like the last week of high school when it really starts sinking in that you are really about to finish school.
After twelve years of being a full time student, it feels unreal that it could actually go through with it, graduate and stop being a kid, but instead of going to college or getting a job, you about to get AIDS.
by joewho112 on Feb 23, 2010 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
EXACTLY what I was thinking!
"his ballerness could not be stoped which rose his era to 5.42 "
by Chiburb on Feb 23, 2010 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
jesus christ, joe. get it together.
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Feb 23, 2010 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Alrighty then.
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
That grad night party went really, really wrong...
Just a Rip-off of the Actual El Guapo, but a fake not funny one.
by DrEmilioLizardo on Feb 23, 2010 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
i'm confused.
i thought in a situation such as this, once one has made a successful saving throw for disbelief, as i have, one is no longer affected by the situation and all that remains of the illusion is a faint, translucent outline, yet i am sitting here fuming. weird.
you are certainly one of the more ridiculous people on this board. ~ larry
by BuehrleMan on Feb 23, 2010 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
You? Angry?
Right. And I’m a bitch.
;p
In Seattle, a resigned sigh escapes the lips of a foul-mouthed angel. ~wu
by homesickalien on Feb 23, 2010 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
i just noticed i didn't even swear in that comment.
maybe i’m not as angry as i thought?
you are certainly one of the more ridiculous people on this board. ~ larry
i am not engaged to anybody
i was doing that to get someone off my tail. billy all is not lost.
Sxrew that the bears suck, next. GO BLACKHAWKS! Spring training starts in February and Arena Football is coming back too. YAY!!!!!!!!!
by pierzynskirules on Feb 28, 2010 8:23 PM CST reply actions
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