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This Game Thread Joins Lucas Harrell in Laughing at Carlos Torres' Continued Poor Timing

Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox, Jul 30, 2010 7:10 PM CDT




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ah, nice in here

less ambiguity, uncertainty.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

dont get too comfortable.

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

FLB

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Who?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:49 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

the guy who got a bulldozer from his owner

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

really? who got the bulldozer then? oswalt?

fuck him too.

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oswalt got a bulldozer

Was that because of the tornado that took out his parents?

Sorry about your parents kid,

Here’s a bulldozer

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

that sounds awesome

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm going to start a charity

Bulldozers For Forsaken Children

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like it

because orphans need bulldozers

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

He couldn't afford one? Who gave it to him?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

owner of the stros, i believe, for getting to the world series, and getting super spanked by the sox

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's a perfect gift

something you want, but would never buy for yourself

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Indulge me. Long week.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

ditto

2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIRST PLACE CHICAGO WHITE SOX! I'm not short but my temper is....

by pierzynskirules on Jul 30, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe he'll change his mind!

like jake peavy!

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I still don't get it: why FLB? What did he do other than agree to a trade?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

rejected any possible trade to the white sox.

is that enough for you?

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess it's up to him, right? Why do you take it personally ?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

SOXXXXXXXXXXXXXX! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck him.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

frontrunner.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good title. Would it have been Torres if rested?

Or doesn’t it really matter?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

i'm going to hazard a yes

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

To both?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

maybe

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

probably.

but, no, it probably doesn’t matter.

by larry on Jul 30, 2010 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thx.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I hope Luke nukes them A's tonight

I see it's "no criminal record" night at the ballpark -- billyok before a game against the A's
I have witnessed the 2005 World Series championship, Mark Buehrle's perfect game, and the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup championship in my lifetime.

by chisoxfan1473 on Jul 30, 2010 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Ah. Never mind. Though you should've said pulled from the lineup.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Details?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Comcast, flagship and all, still has a crawl showing Hudson pitching for the Sox.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:54 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Just parlayed A's and Twins.......

might as well make a little cash on what I think will be a rough night all around.

by stanchar on Jul 30, 2010 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

So much for riding the hot hand or a nice platoon.

AJ starting against a lefty. Don’t they need those small things to win it?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 6:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

I see what you did there. But still...

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

The one that allows for injuries to starting catchers.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes. fuck lance berkman. but why doesn't he want his option picked up? does he want a multi-year deal for more $$?

Berkman has a $15 million option in 2011, but would approve a deal only on the condition that it would not be picked up, according to MLB.com.

link

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

he doesnt want to be a dh

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

And that's bad because?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

frontrunner.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shoulda joined the Sox.

"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose

by Teahenny Penny on Jul 30, 2010 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

destroy

2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIRST PLACE CHICAGO WHITE SOX! I'm not short but my temper is....

by pierzynskirules on Jul 30, 2010 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Who was that guy?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:06 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Kid Rock throws like a bitch.

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

i've seen way worse.

it was a strike for criminy sake, although i don’t care for him.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is he the white guy, goofy hat, bad teeth?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

the same

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

o/u for tony pena appearance

4 2/3 IP

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

ova!

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

under.

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jul 30, 2010 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

exact.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

exact.

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

i just said that.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

you just said that.

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

5.1

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Hawk came up with a pretty reasonable reason

for the A’s decision to change up their personnel. I am surprised.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Jul 30, 2010 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

yay defense.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice

why didn’t he bust ass down the line? he had to make 2nd anyway right?

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Once Paulie stepped on the bag

there was no force. Runner did not have to advance.

by VAChisox on Jul 30, 2010 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

OT: Hawk's Hawaiian shirt on the intro tonight is pretty bitchin.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

that 2-1 pitch registered at 95

and seemed to have some tail to it.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Saw that too. Nice.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

leave him alone.

he’s trying.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah thats why his ERA is 0.00

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

yeah bitches

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

BOOM

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

SICK burn!

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 30, 2010 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

debbie downer

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wonder

Is there anyone on this team that is not god-awful according to you?

I see it's "no criminal record" night at the ballpark -- billyok before a game against the A's
I have witnessed the 2005 World Series championship, Mark Buehrle's perfect game, and the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup championship in my lifetime.

by chisoxfan1473 on Jul 30, 2010 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

WHOSH

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon kid

2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.

by HappyHuman on Jul 30, 2010 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe he can't smoke and mirrors his way

to a quality start or at least a couple innings of ~3 run ball

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

how bout 0 run ball?

its the A’s for crying out loud

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

sweaty and hudson respectfully disagree

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jul 30, 2010 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

at home

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

who is harrel bloke?

fuck me – i’m very confused

by hoodlight on Jul 30, 2010 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

think DJ Carrasco this time last year

He’s the “oh- fuck, we traded tonight’s starting pitcher” replacement guy.

He was decent last year in the minors.

also- he is not Carlos Torres.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

pitcher

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

he is trying to get it like i am

long waiting list

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hudson traded today, Harrell an AAA callup.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

shit sorry

all this deadline stuff – it makes my brain go like mash potatoes

by hoodlight on Jul 30, 2010 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't apologize, you haven't missed a thing.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

its probably better to ask than wade through the 1500+ posts of garbage from today actually

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey, b. anderson is pitching!

wait, what? oh. raspberries.

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jul 30, 2010 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

brett anderson can be very, very good.

but 2 times on the DL this year with elbow pain cannot be good.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

hooray!

maybe we won’t lose!

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

he is grindy

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

yay a run

2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIRST PLACE CHICAGO WHITE SOX! I'm not short but my temper is....

by pierzynskirules on Jul 30, 2010 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

i like speed

more runs please

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

you mean....

DON’T STOP NOW BOYS??????

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

send konerko!

double steal!

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

oswalt is over rated

phillies shoulda kept lee. suckers

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

don't be.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

We know that, but relax and enjoy the game.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

and strap it down.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quentin special

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

From Fenway:

Pudge Fisk in the house tonight. He is still old. Tiggers up 2-0.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 30, 2010 7:31 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Pot. Kettle.

Kittle?

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is going to be another challenge in the clubhouse......

it’s clear that Castro needs to play twice a week instead of just once. But at the same time it’s probable that AJ will make this difficult.

by stanchar on Jul 30, 2010 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

so he is a douchebag

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

aj is cltuch

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

clutch

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

chuch

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lamented earlier in thread, not gloating.

Castro may have done the Sam thing.

But still…

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Same not Sam

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

who is sam?

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

kw traded for him

read the other three pages

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

he is one of the problems

but remember he calls a great game (rolls eyes) and the pitching staff is comfortable with him (rolls eyes)

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

put them eyes in your head

2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIRST PLACE CHICAGO WHITE SOX! I'm not short but my temper is....

by pierzynskirules on Jul 30, 2010 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

sthu

2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIRST PLACE CHICAGO WHITE SOX! I'm not short but my temper is....

by pierzynskirules on Jul 30, 2010 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

following on gameday. was aj's bat successfully thrown at the ground and dumbfuck histrionics displayed on the basepaths?

i’d hate for him to get out of his rhythm.

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jul 30, 2010 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

you know this

man

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, its Mullet night!

I love that Kid Rock threw out the 1st pitch

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

"This Gamethread is Business in the Front, Party in the Back."

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jul 30, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is he an actor?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Yes.

"...a mouth without grinders is like a mill without grindstone,"
-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Jul 30, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you?

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

i am

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

fun fact: at PNC park, they do a "mullet cam" every game.

These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.

by thatshortkid on Jul 30, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

you lot hate me

wankers – i’m gonna support a team on the east coast like Boston, they appreciate a global audience

by hoodlight on Jul 30, 2010 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

you don't mean that.

but aren’t you used to being hated, being a leeds fan?

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

And, European?

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

the english aren't european.

they won’t even use the same money as them!

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nobody hates you. Have another drink and give Stan a kipper.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

ridiculed from coast to coast

both sides of the Illinois River.

Oh, plus Ocho Rios in Jamaica mon

I am become q, fragile headcase

by ChicagoPete on Jul 30, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

cause aj calls a great game right?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

What the fuck? He's been throwing to Flowers.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I'm not sure how good Castro's enligsh is

last night my Dad said “too bad Freddy is our only Spanish speaking starter”

I was like Dad, shut up, Ben Davis was bi-lingual and he sucked.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

OT: any word on the prospects Houston is getting from the Yankees?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez Peralta.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

HA!

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I havent seen anything yet.

Berkman is out of the line up, you’d think he’d want one more start in Houston.

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

stupid injury would screw things up

i’m sure a deal is based on him not playing tonight

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oswalt would've been better served by one more start

being one win away from tying the franchise record and all

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

If Harrell could get his offspeed

stuff over he wouldn’t be half bad. He has a decent fastball.

by Dils on Jul 30, 2010 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

or just throw more strikes

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

this

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mariners Suck

Bases loaded one out and don’t score against Baker and the Twins in the 2d inning.

by VAChisox on Jul 30, 2010 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

RANDY!!!!!

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Flowers with two hits, Morel with two hits.

Last chance to amp trade value….Morel now at .296.

by stanchar on Jul 30, 2010 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like morel

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

STOP WALKING THE A'S

didn’t you read moneyball, harrell?

YOU’RE FALLING INTO THEIR TRAP

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Harrell

2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.

by HappyHuman on Jul 30, 2010 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank god he hit it to center

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Yikes

Close one

2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.

by HappyHuman on Jul 30, 2010 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

he wants to give the a's a chance

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

One word: Phat Phreddy.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

no worries!

haha.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew. Garciaish.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

interesting

2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIRST PLACE CHICAGO WHITE SOX! I'm not short but my temper is....

by pierzynskirules on Jul 30, 2010 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

2 run bomb for Thome

after Figgins fumbles a 100 percent routine groundball to let cuddyer on.

by stanchar on Jul 30, 2010 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Perfect.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

theoretical first start for jackson?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Wetness day.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

sweet

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tankmeister!

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

we should keep him for a long time

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, agreed.

You get the feeling that at age 25 he could be huge run producer, if not before then.

by stanchar on Jul 30, 2010 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's got "fan favorite" written all over him

plus he’s only 21. He’ll probably learn to walk by 25.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

hmmmm might be my next tattoo

"Fuck fangraphs and your fancy designer stats can go pound some hard sand"- Billyok

by DrEmilioLizardo on Jul 30, 2010 8:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Haven't seen any of the game yet

2 hits and 4 walks in 2 innings? How have the A’s not scored

by vince_ on Jul 30, 2010 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Double play and a lucky horseshoe.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

cause aj calls a great game

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Forget it Jake. It's Oakland.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Jones having to mess things up

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

if he's smiling

someone should remind that asshole that he’s GM of the Washington Generals Nationals.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

hope strasburg's arm falls off

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

boston has no heart left

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

too many injuries to try and play catch up with TB and NY

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Berkman rejects WS, Dunn still too expensive

I wouldnt be shocked if Kenny completes a jack cust trade after this game

by MagicMike23 on Jul 30, 2010 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

you are relentless

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

or kenny stays pat

can’t buy much with only $.50 this year.

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Patience, grasshopper. Game is in hand.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

gas!!!

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Throw some strikes, kid

2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.

by HappyHuman on Jul 30, 2010 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

its ok.

i think we all want a bat too.

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

are you ok hoodie?

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

its about what, 2am there?

hes likely drink.

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone at the game last night. The gun at The Cell

had Linebrink in the high 90s…..I assume that was a mistake.

by stanchar on Jul 30, 2010 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

so when it is high it is a mistake, when it is low it is correct?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

so some guy guys back and turns the switch so it reads 5-8 mph faster for him to make him feel better?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

have fun

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

how long can he get away with this shit?

this is remarkable

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

5.1

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Do we care about the Tigs?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 7:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

not me

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah good thinking

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 30, 2010 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm at the game.

We don’t really need running commentary. No one cares.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 30, 2010 8:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

uh huh what you do?

2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIRST PLACE CHICAGO WHITE SOX! I'm not short but my temper is....

by pierzynskirules on Jul 30, 2010 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

a good portslut

always brings kneepads

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Jul 30, 2010 8:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

hahahaha

i’m gone... bye bitches. - wtgtd

by BoeJouma on Jul 30, 2010 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Nationals told teams that Edwin Jackson was key to obtaining Adam Dunn from them, according to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney. Many teams tried to obtain Jackson, the White Sox got him and now the Nationals say they aren’t so sure they want the righty. Obviously, teams are frustrated with the Nationals (all Twitter links).

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/07/adam-dunn-rumors-friday.html

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Kenny's gonna choke a bitch

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

bait and switch?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

swait and bitch?

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm frustrated

I want to fuck the hairdresser with the blonde bubble perm and the the greyhound long legs who keeps turning me down because ’ I have a boyfriend’ , mind you he’s a big fucker and i wouldn’t like to get in his way – fuck him, i want his bird

by hoodlight on Jul 30, 2010 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

ugh

2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.

by HappyHuman on Jul 30, 2010 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

crap

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Shit happens.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

guess the offense will have to show up today after all

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

He should have been tattooed by now. This is a success.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 30, 2010 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Generous zone.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

I see

the Mariners are determined not to help us. Other than they already have.

Charles Barkley & Terry Boers are the two smartest men in the history of human civilization.

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jul 30, 2010 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Thornton isn't enough?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I didn't say

I expected help. I said that they clearly weren’t going to be of any help. I despise the Twins almost as much as I love the White Sox and will always root against them.

Charles Barkley & Terry Boers are the two smartest men in the history of human civilization.

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jul 30, 2010 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

That and

the fact that Scott Baker is generally not good at baseball.

Charles Barkley & Terry Boers are the two smartest men in the history of human civilization.

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jul 30, 2010 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

they need to give their "good" guys rbi oppotunities

instead of the wilsons

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crisp is in a hitter’s count, the pitcher isn’t throwing strikes well, there are two outs and of course he bunts.

Surprise!

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Ozzieball!!!!

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

got a job, made some sweet stinky love

made a nice dinner, and now sharing a glass of champagne with the lady. its a beautiful night, friends :)

i’m gone... bye bitches. - wtgtd

by BoeJouma on Jul 30, 2010 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Ah! TV at last!

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Congrats, mang.

"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose

by Teahenny Penny on Jul 30, 2010 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Finally you have removed your head from your ass.

Good work.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 30, 2010 9:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I'm shocked that the English can't make a decent pizza.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

come to chicago, friend

i’m gone... bye bitches. - wtgtd

by BoeJouma on Jul 30, 2010 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pi in STL

is actually good pizza

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not the pizza I've had there..

Only there and Louisville, KY have I ever not been able to even finish the pizza. I mean I’ve had pizza here, but the pizza I’ve had in those two places, more than a couple times (you can’t trust just one) we’re disastrous.

by Grinder in Training on Jul 30, 2010 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

i can vouch for Pi, the only pizza i'll eat here

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh.. thought that was a typo, as in "pie"

Like all pizza in general is called pie, I didn’t realize Pi was a place

by Grinder in Training on Jul 30, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh sorry,

no “Pi” is the name of the place, located in the Delmar Loop. always packed.

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

isnt there a pi on chicago too?

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 31, 2010 2:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

Strongly disagree

the local favorite is a chain called “imos”

Their specialty is thin crust pizza… with PROVALONE cheese. It’s absurd. It truely does taste like vomit.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck imos

i wouldn’t let my pet pig eat that shit

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

My fiancee LOVE imos.

I gotta eat that shit everytime I go there.

"We can't do it easy. But we may as well do it high." -The Cheat

by South Side Expat on Jul 30, 2010 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

it is the worst excuse for pizza stl has

Pi has the best pizza in the city. being from chicago and going to all the local joints i can vouch for that.

even the big guy thinks so: http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/04/06/daily40.html

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can't argue with love...

or with whatever force of stupidity that caused me to get engaged.

"We can't do it easy. But we may as well do it high." -The Cheat

by South Side Expat on Jul 30, 2010 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

you said pi

I assumed you were referring to pizza as pie but you didn’t use the e.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

the only gal I've ever "co-habitated" with was from Saint Louis

and she fucking hated imos.

in fact I think she hated Saint Louis altogether and that’s probably why she moved to Chicago.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, mine sure doesn't want to ever go back, but her folks are still there.

Every time – Imos, Ted Drewes, and that pretzel place. No matter what.

"We can't do it easy. But we may as well do it high." -The Cheat

by South Side Expat on Jul 30, 2010 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

those definitely are the nostaligic places in the Lou

that gal’s folks still live in Saint Louis too.

Her Dad still invites me to Cardinals games, which I find hilarious. Being favored over his children and all…

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

shitty city for sure

can’t wait to move out of here

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

and the people aren’t that bad. if you give ‘em a chance (read- brainwash yourself), they’re quite enjoyable to be around.

I’ve made more friends from Saint Louis here at Mizzou but I’d probably say overall KC people are cooler (and the it’s a better city as well).

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep KC is a cool city

lived there for 2yrs before moving to stl for 2 yrs

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

your verdict?

(which city do you prefer?)

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I've been a few times and it's definitely depressing, but

not as bad as Detroit. That’s wrist-slitting depressing.

by bkool on Jul 30, 2010 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

nor cleveland

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

In the UK obviously. They couldn't even get Pizza Hut right.

Do you folks even enjoy the simple pleasures of Tex-Mex?

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 30, 2010 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Incorrect.

Charles Barkley & Terry Boers are the two smartest men in the history of human civilization.

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jul 30, 2010 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ohhh, almost

2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.

by HappyHuman on Jul 30, 2010 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

PAULIE!!!

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

harrell just knows how to win avoid losing.

by Trooper on Jul 30, 2010 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

isn't that good enough at this point

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

carlos with the beltre

asking for an appeal

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Shit, I forgot Brett Anderson is actually good.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 30, 2010 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

almost makes up for DP AJ

Almost

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Moar runz pleez

2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.

by HappyHuman on Jul 30, 2010 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

a double serving plz

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow coco crisp is horrible

Doesn’t even recognize konerko is running

by Duck99 on Jul 30, 2010 8:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Castro might have done that.

Keep those footsteps beating…

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

why would we even consider trading him at this point?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

2 years

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats a good pimptank

i’m gone... bye bitches. - wtgtd

by BoeJouma on Jul 30, 2010 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

This

i have been saying this

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

How would you know that? Has he faced a righty yet?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Well fine stay with Kotsay then

I have a hard time imagining that he’s never ever faced a righty…ever

by Dils on Jul 30, 2010 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

He has, and hasn't hit them.

Look it up dillweed.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Just did...

Looks like he’s hitting .273 with a homer against them. So you can have Kotsay you Idiot. I’ll take my chances with Dayan. Don’t worry about looking it up. Here ya go:http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/splits?playerId=30103

by Dils on Jul 30, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

.667 OPS, 85 OPS+.

You’re delusional, and fuck off.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Right.

I made my point. Take you stats and do what you want with them

by Dils on Jul 30, 2010 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

fight!

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wrong. By the stats, history, whatever. You're an idiot

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Mark Kotsay vs. RHP in 2010

.699 OPS, 84 OPS+.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=kotsama01&year=2010&t=b

The only feather in his cap is a rather low BABIP.

I’d give the tank at bats, but I’m not Ozzie Guillen.

Oh and stop being a dick when you’re too lazy to fact-check too.

by Pander on Jul 30, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I didn't argue for Kotsay, did I?

I said Viciedo was NOT a DH against righties. What does Kotsay have to do with that?

Are you dillweeds dad?

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 9:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

coco getting it back in

was pretty awesome actually

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

trade value!

i’m gone... bye bitches. - wtgtd

by BoeJouma on Jul 30, 2010 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

i was wrong

harrell just knows how to win avoid losing win.

by Trooper on Jul 30, 2010 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Glad i decided to DVR FNL

and watch the game. looking good so far, surprisingly.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

i'd like to do it myself.

fuck rizzo.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

what would arb be for dunn?

12M?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I heard

closer to 18

Charles Barkley & Terry Boers are the two smartest men in the history of human civilization.

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jul 30, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn.

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I, too, will enjoy when that prick gets screwed by his own greed.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

what is main brand of lemonade in america?

r – whites have gone bust – so only have sprite – I do not like. I like lemonade

by hoodlight on Jul 30, 2010 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

minute maid, country time

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lemon-lime pop? = Sprite, 7up, Squirt

Lemonade as in the juice – Country Time, Minute Maid

by Grinder in Training on Jul 30, 2010 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

sierra mist

is the class of the lemon lime sodas

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah.. Sierra Mist.. forgot that one.

I don’t really drink lemon-lime pop, but if I do Squirt is the way to go for me

by Grinder in Training on Jul 30, 2010 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats a lot more lemon

and a lot less lime

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

lemon and grapefruit. i like squirt. i hate sierra mist. stick with 7up

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Beckham is back

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

welcome to 3 weeks ago

i’m gone... bye bitches. - wtgtd

by BoeJouma on Jul 30, 2010 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

he is still here right or are you trying to tell me he went somewhere

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

This.

gavin’s getting lucky? guess he has luck herpes since it seems to pop up frequently and stick around once it does. - billyok

by omnipotent grab on Jul 30, 2010 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

so he is still back

like i said

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm so sad

now that swisher is gone who’s going to jam a shaving cream pie in harrell’s face when he gets his first win?

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

this harrel bloke

he’s not shit – so why not on the monor league updaters? hahah

by hoodlight on Jul 30, 2010 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

go to sleep hoodie.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's not going go get many chances at mlb

he made the most of it, good for him

I am become q, fragile headcase

by ChicagoPete on Jul 30, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

someone needs to go hard into an A midinfielder

That could have been ugly if he was in his throwing motion

by Duck99 on Jul 30, 2010 8:32 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

quentin already did

in the first inning on aj’s gidp. went out of his way a bit too.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aspen=dental

how much to get my teeth sorted out?

by hoodlight on Jul 30, 2010 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

42.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

42 everything.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

dont panic!

Got my towel…

"Fuck fangraphs and your fancy designer stats can go pound some hard sand"- Billyok

by DrEmilioLizardo on Jul 30, 2010 9:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

pesos

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

obama dentalcare

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

my teeth are disgusting

you lot would hate to have a beer with me, and I would be shamed by your pearly white nashers

by hoodlight on Jul 30, 2010 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

My freshman college girlfriend was a proper Irish Lass, and thus loved the man.

Kept a big poster of him over her bed… she had the top bunk. Holy hell that was scary waking up to.

"We can't do it easy. But we may as well do it high." -The Cheat

by South Side Expat on Jul 30, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

he is a genius.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I concur.

"We can't do it easy. But we may as well do it high." -The Cheat

by South Side Expat on Jul 30, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

so Harrell makes it over his 4 2/3 line.

i like the nickname an AN user called him, “Walky McAAAerson”

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

it's not our fault

that their lineup is as ugly as homemade soup.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Labor Day.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 30, 2010 8:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

i meant in england.

they just have them for no reason every once in a while it seems.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

too late.

no chance now. some once civilized people now seem to be regressing.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't stop now, Brits!

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

At least this kid is good at throwing balls/strikes in

an even proportion. doesn’t discriminate

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

better late than never

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even Lance Broadway won once

as an emergency starter.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 30, 2010 8:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Ah. The historical perspective c

Thx.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 8:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

so you're at Fenway

and you’re going to spend the night furiously texting away? Live in the moment my friend. Don’t ignore your Asian friend, it’s rude

I am become q, fragile headcase

by ChicagoPete on Jul 30, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Rec

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

'Tis beautiful.

Fouled by the presence of the Red Sox.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 30, 2010 8:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Indeed.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's not ignoring him....

Cause he’s sitting on his lap.

"Fuck fangraphs and your fancy designer stats can go pound some hard sand"- Billyok

by DrEmilioLizardo on Jul 30, 2010 9:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

He's the one doing the commenting.

Notice the lack of typos.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL!

Mobile rec.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 30, 2010 9:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

o wu

u so sexy!

I am become q, fragile headcase

by ChicagoPete on Jul 30, 2010 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

needs more bacon vomit

"Fuck fangraphs and your fancy designer stats can go pound some hard sand"- Billyok

by DrEmilioLizardo on Jul 30, 2010 9:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

swengen!

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

NICE!

this kid knows how to play

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought he was supposed to swing at anything?

Seems to have a better grasp of the zone than many on this team. Robinson Cano is a much better MLB player than a minor leaguer. Perhaps the Tank, too?

by Duck99 on Jul 30, 2010 8:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Yeah he hits

all over the field, hits for power, has patience at the plate. I’m really high on this kid.

by Dils on Jul 30, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

what patience is that?

going in to this game he has seen an average of 2.93 pitches per plate appearance.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're a moron.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 9:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

what did i say about him DHing?

i was just pointing out he’s not a patient hitter.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

He thinks it's crazy to think

that Dayan should DH. I figure that the way the kid is hitting that he should maybe get a shot if we don’t get anyone. He says Dayan can’t hit right handed pitching.

by Dils on Jul 30, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

give the kid a chance at dh

can’t do any worse than kotsay/jones

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is fantastic,

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 30, 2010 9:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

also

he has swung at 39.7% of pitches out of the strike zone. league average is 28.9%.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

it works for 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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

im just really high

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

well

he still has not drawn a walk yet in 59 PAs.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

walks are overrated

ask alexei

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

must be a cuban thing

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is a phrase about this sort of thing.

Something about the island… hmmmm.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tank has a weedwacker for a glove.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 30, 2010 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

reply fail

must be a cuban thing

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

yankees get austin kearns too

"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

by usualsuspect on Jul 30, 2010 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

who needs a slugger? not us!

Ozzieball 2010

"Fuck fangraphs and your fancy designer stats can go pound some hard sand"- Billyok

by DrEmilioLizardo on Jul 30, 2010 8:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

beckham!

Mark Teahen peed in my canteen.

by SavePeavytill2010 on Jul 30, 2010 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

No Bacon with the grand slam breakfast this time.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh!

Mark Teahen peed in my canteen.

by SavePeavytill2010 on Jul 30, 2010 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

job well done kid

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

if the Sox go .500 the rest of the way

they finish with 88 wins.

This was a game you x off in the loss column. The grab a W tonite is huge.

I am become q, fragile headcase

by ChicagoPete on Jul 30, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

how are we on the peavy/hudson/harrel/jackson slot?

haven’t lost yet, right?

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

hudson got shelled v the A's last weekend

but we were 2-1 in his starts

I am become q, fragile headcase

by ChicagoPete on Jul 30, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah. was out of town last weekend, must've missed that one

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

New guy here...

Who in the world is Lucas Harrell?

"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger."

by Byfuglie33 on Jul 30, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

A stone cold winner.

"We can't do it easy. But we may as well do it high." -The Cheat

by South Side Expat on Jul 30, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

the antti niemi of the sox....

Unexpectedly delightful

"Fuck fangraphs and your fancy designer stats can go pound some hard sand"- Billyok

by DrEmilioLizardo on Jul 30, 2010 9:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

rec cause Rizzo deserves it

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

you dont know how to fuck on?

no wonder the lass from St lou left!

SSS has been able to get a lot of value out of him, but I imagine other sites look at his age and the some of the garbage he’s typing and think that he could be one terrible mistyped post from hanging them up.
-Sox Machine on winningugly

by e-gus on Jul 31, 2010 2:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

5-3 twins in the sixth

perhaps these mariners can get some life in them

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

fuck yes!

oh wait, that was Hawk inside of me talking…

and I can’t stand him overusing this “don’t stop now” bullshit

Taking a walk in a donky park listening to the wind of change

by LT_sox_fan on Jul 30, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

runner at 3rd less than 2 outs

get him home, thank you Paulie

Mark Teahen peed in my canteen.

by SavePeavytill2010 on Jul 30, 2010 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

new thread?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

the sox are playing some good baseball

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Seconded.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 9:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Oh, you missed tons of internet fun.

"We can't do it easy. But we may as well do it high." -The Cheat

by South Side Expat on Jul 30, 2010 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

so sweet.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Should get a negative ERA

When you throw two pitches and get three outs.

by Grinder in Training on Jul 30, 2010 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Rough night for Threets.......

give up two hits and C Sale strikes out the side while walking one in a scoreless inning of work.

by stanchar on Jul 30, 2010 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

He'll be here for the Twins Aug. 13

"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Jul 30, 2010 9:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

80%

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's good in the field

Don’t have the numbers, but larry says so, so it has to be true.

by Grinder in Training on Jul 30, 2010 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

bummer about his labrum though

I’d have to imagine it might hurt diving to the left with a torn labrum

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

"cmon bacon"

rec for the guy in the crowd.

by Trooper on Jul 30, 2010 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

MLB Extra innings screws over Las Vegas big time

I’m blacked out.

Rudy and Vance weren't actual brothers!?

by VegasChiSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Oakland must claim Vegas as a market.

It’s frustrating when we play on the Left coast. Like we can just drive up to freakin’ Oakland to catch the game.

Rudy and Vance weren't actual brothers!?

by VegasChiSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

dunno, but....

they’re blacked out of dodgers, A’s, padres, giants, angels and diamondbacks.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I read this as

move to Montana and you’re all good?

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's a plan

The Mrs might not like it, but you do what you gotta do

Rudy and Vance weren't actual brothers!?

by VegasChiSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

probably some bullshit claim by Oakland that they actualy have fans out there

they barely have fans in Oakland.

I don’t get why they’re so ridiculous with it.

I gave my mlbtv password to a friend in western Iowa. He said he was blacked out for Twins, Cubs, Cardinals, Royals, and White Sox games.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

can still catch milwaukee though!

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

in central illinois

we’re just blacked out of cubs, cards and white sox, but we can get almost all the games on regular cable. (except wciu games)

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's what it's like in Iowa City too

maybe not Cardinals.

I think the WCIU screws a lot of people who are close to Chicago but not necessarily in the official Metropolitan area.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's my fault

for moving out here.

Rudy and Vance weren't actual brothers!?

by VegasChiSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

You mean other than the sex, drinkin' and gamblin'?

At the time, it seemed like a good idea.

Rudy and Vance weren't actual brothers!?

by VegasChiSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I did a lot of legwork to get some shady stream of "the club" because I don't have MLB network

next time I do that I’ll check to see if they have any other baseball. I think they might.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey

they just said harrell is from springield, mo.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

never been

that’s where Missouri State is located.

Home of a minor league Cardinal team too.

by PeejSox on Jul 30, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ovah!

Great job filling in Lucas!

"Here's something: That if you want your father to think you're not a silly f*ck, don't slap a guy across the face with a glove. Because if you do that, that's what he will think. Unless you're a noble man or something in the nineteenth century. Which I am not." - Dave Spritz in The Weather Man

by Servant2LordBeckham on Jul 30, 2010 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

boring.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Over! Right in time.

"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose

by Teahenny Penny on Jul 30, 2010 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

WINNER!!

We don’t need no stinkin’ Dunn!

Rudy and Vance weren't actual brothers!?

by VegasChiSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Ovah!

2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.

by HappyHuman on Jul 30, 2010 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Harrell just knows how to win

The longer the wait, the greater the joy. Sox05, Hawks10

by Old School ChiTown on Jul 30, 2010 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Beer shower!

2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.

by HappyHuman on Jul 30, 2010 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Wants to pitch.

Too grindy.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

beer!

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

That makes up for one of those Jenks games

What the hell, ladyboys all around!

I am become q, fragile headcase

by ChicagoPete on Jul 30, 2010 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Weird...

This reminds me of Thailand…

It's the Chicago Blackhawks man...

by Campbell32 on Jul 30, 2010 11:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Nice job Lucas

shout out to mom and dad.

The longer the wait, the greater the joy. Sox05, Hawks10

by Old School ChiTown on Jul 30, 2010 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Seattle...

Show that new Twinkie closer how it’s done in the AL.

Rudy and Vance weren't actual brothers!?

by VegasChiSox on Jul 30, 2010 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Jim Leyland is an idiot.

Valverde walks the bases full, Ortiz hits a granny, and Valverde stays in. FFS. One run game.

Its sort of a chess match right now but some upgrades are still possible with very little cost except money.
by Tdogg on Jul 23, 2010 10:13 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jul 30, 2010 9:53 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

It must be quite repulsive to be amid so many happy Boston fans.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

cmon lets go boston

everyone is a red sox fan tonight

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Detroit doesn't scare me at all.

They’re done.

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ozzie with the CPD hat on. Huh.

"We can't do it easy. But we may as well do it high." -The Cheat

by South Side Expat on Jul 30, 2010 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

It's no Maricopa County Sheriff's hat, but it'll do.

"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose

by Teahenny Penny on Jul 30, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

They are dropping like flies lately

It was then I realized vegans can’t be trusted

by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 30, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Probably for Michael Bailey

The officer who was shot in front of his own home on a Sunday morning.

Too bad he has to wear the cap.

Theain is the guy I Just can’t stand! pierre is almost as bad,he dose get on base more. If Quntin gets any worse trade him. WE NEED HELP!

by 67WMAQ on Jul 30, 2010 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

It sickens me.

Three so far this year… unreal. I can’t believe they went to jack a guy with a uniform on.

"We can't do it easy. But we may as well do it high." -The Cheat

by South Side Expat on Jul 31, 2010 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yanks gave up 2 things called Mark Melancon and Jimmy Paredes for Berkman.

Oh, and the Astros are apparently paying $3 million of the remaining $7 million of his salary this year.

This trading deadline. She is confusing me.

by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 30, 2010 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah weird stuff

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

big stuff to go down tomorrow?

"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

by Ahillock on Jul 30, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yankees prospects are like gold!

"and to think that we're sex games over .500" - blackoutsox

by RWShow on Jul 30, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Never question the genius of Ed Wade.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 30, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

have i mentioned

fuck lance berkman and fuck the fucking yankees?

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

This

Theain is the guy I Just can’t stand! pierre is almost as bad,he dose get on base more. If Quntin gets any worse trade him. WE NEED HELP!

by 67WMAQ on Jul 30, 2010 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

warms the heart

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lucas Harrell:

Spot starter, Ozark High School alum, Groupon member.

"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose

by Teahenny Penny on Jul 30, 2010 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

rosenthal

Ken_Rosenthal
  
#WhiteSox saying, again, that they are out on Dunn. If that’s true, Dunn could stay with #Nationals. #Rays only in at rt price (MORE) #ML

by Air Raid Siren Stan on Jul 30, 2010 10:47 PM CDT reply actions  

It's OK

Pujols is on the way

It was then I realized vegans can’t be trusted

by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 30, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

11 hits in a row, mercy indeed.

DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 30, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hah!

"Unemployment benefits are creating jobs faster than practically any other program...It injects demand into the economy... It creates jobs faster than almost any other initiative you can name."
- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (7/1/10) – God help us.

by tailgater on Jul 30, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm troy tulowitzki

I went 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs and all i got was a lousy -.012 WPA

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 30, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh boy, that's good. lots of stuff there.

my favorite: cashner, 0.0 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, -.001 WPA.

hey swisher...........you know.

by BuehrleMan on Jul 30, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Isn't he a "Killer C"?

"Obviously, I went there and I had to do it and it was good. The sessions have been a lot of exercises and very interesting."
- Carlos Zambrano on his anger management treatment (7/30/10)

by tailgater on Jul 30, 2010 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I scoured the fangraphs chart for that game for like a half hour

so entertaining.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by boyonthedock on Jul 31, 2010 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

off-topic: billy elliot musical is awesome

starts slow, then goes into fever dream country before bowing out with an awesome finale

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by billyok on Jul 31, 2010 2:43 AM CDT reply actions  

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