Sox Drop Series as Nova Eats Batters in 3-D
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 29, 2010 6:39 PM CDT
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PrintThere's not much of a better way to wake up than seeing the greatest hitter in White Sox history honored before a very important game versus probably the most formidable opponent this year to date. After the beating the Sox handed Burnett on Friday, and the offensive outburst that gave us glimmers of hope yesterday, the series looked eminently winnable. However, the pale hose offense had woes of their own today, briefly taking the focus off the bullpen (yes, it is broken, and you read that on the front page), and plating only one run in a few key missed opportunities.
Floyd didn't bring his best stuff today, but it was surely enough to keep the White Sox in the game. A mistake pitch lead to a home run by Thames in the 2nd and a lead-off double by Cervelli and a single off the bat of Gardner in the 3rd accounted for the two runs allowed. Later, in the 5th, Gavin brought the balls into play, striking out Jeter on a quality curveball to end the inning with Gardner standing on second. Defensively, Alexei made a fantastic stop of a ball hit by Nunez down the middle, flipping to a barehanded Beckham to turn the double play in the second, and Beckham was in perfect position to field a Jeter line drive, doubling off Gardner an inning later. Large innings avoided.
On the other side of the contest, Nova looked very good results-wise. He relied on a steady offering of fastballs and curveballs, keeping the Sox off balance. Actually, Gameday showed those two pitches being used exclusively, with a lone changeup mixed in, through his entire outing. Juan Pierre played a good Juan Pierre for a moment, driving in Bacon from second with a Juan Pierre single to right in the 5th to cut the lead down to one. Juan Pierre also stole his 51st base, but Omar was just a little bit too much Vizquel, as he struck out to end the mini rally.
After Nova departed with two outs and Konerko on first our old friend Boone Logan came on, quickly gave up a hit, and handed the ball over to Kerry Wood. As much as I would have loved to write that Logan and Wood killed the Yankees today, it's more true that, after Wood threw a wild pitch and walked Alexei(!), Teahen pooped on my dreams. He tried to do too much with a fastball up in the zone and meekly grounded to first. No big inning there, either.
The battle of the bullpens was one of lowered expectations. Sale continues to impress, sending Gardner down swinging to end the 8th, stranding two. Jenks was again tasked to pitch more than one inning, and in a high leverage spot to boot. Bobby made it interesting, of course, with a throwing error to load the bases, but Vizquel fed a grounder to Beckham in the nick of time to end the threat.
Then there was the bottom of the 9th. Lillibridge made the first out, pinch-running for Konerko and attempting to steal second. What is there to say? I understand Ozzie not wanting to depend on Jones to get him over, but it's Ozzie's shit rooster in the first place. AJ has been pretty hot in August, and Ramirez has been known to do some damage. I would have put my eggs in that basket rather than risking another out on the basepaths while down by one. But Ozzie is Ozzie, hindsight is a dish best served cold, and the Sox couldn't tie it up. It happens.
It's getting later and later, and as gratifying as a win today would have been to preface the Twins shortcomings in Seattle, I doubt there are many of us that would have actually expected a series win. The Sox made it an interesting three games, no doubt, but interesting is not the end goal. Let's hope the Sox take their starting pitching and offensive talents to the shores of Lake Erie, and the Twins fall flat on their face during their upcoming nine-game homestand. Now that would be interesting.
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nice recap. but it only made me realize that the twins are going to be at home while we're going on the road.
and then I thought of last years road series to boston and new york at the end of the season that basically ended things. ugh.
what happens to SSS during the offseason?
Press release?
"ass hole thi is the same line up whit leftys you idiot"
good for maybe a win the rest of the season?
ya think?
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
I like it!
There’s still time. Imagine 4+ weeks of Manny instead of Kotsay, Teahen, or Jones. No matter how you slice it you have to be pretty happy about this.
"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 Aug 29, 2010 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
MmmmManny.
There’s no way Manny would have not homered with the bases loaded in the 6th instead of Teahen’s little dribbler.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 29, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The all time leader in postseason home runs
Between the spark of new blood and facing the team in the cellar, I’ve got a good feeling about this Cleveland series. Manny and Vizquel were teammates in Cleveland, right?
Our manager wears 13, our closer sounds like Jinx, and we wear black. Let's play.
Probably too late
But at least it gives me another reason to enjoy watching the games.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 29, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
yep just saw that.
"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
The club has determined it will move Ramirez to the Chicago White Sox, either by granting the White Sox’s waiver claim of last week or trading him, according to sources.
"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
link
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Ajhk5AlgnfH1IUr.e9kF9MARvLYF?slug=ti-manny082910
"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
i would be cool with gilmore going out west
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
especially since we have 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
you know what i meant
"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
yes. give me your address so i can show you in person.
"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 Aug 29, 2010 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
if you can't compare two kinds of fruit
are there any meaningful comparisons out there?
fowl by location.
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
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We only respectable members of the blog to any kind of standard. - Grinder In Training
by omnipotent grab on Aug 29, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
which is exactly why i'd be cool with it
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
chubbs is on the case
It was then I realized vegans can’t be trusted
by Scotty Ballgame on Aug 30, 2010 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
...With your pants on the ground.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather give up Gilmore
Still in A, and it’s not really telling if he’s gonna go much higher than maybe to the Barons. We can always draft another 3rd baseman next year anyway
When life gives ya lemons, shut up and eat your damn lemons.
Debbie Downer says
I don’t think it’s worth it.
And a bit of a twatnoodle.
"I'll worry about the shit rooster they put together because they have no money"
- joewho112
by RWShow on Aug 29, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
And to add, Frank Thomas is the man.
I remember watching him when I was a teenager in the 90’s… at the on deck circle, instead of a bat, he’d swing a piece of rebar from Old Comiskey there to intimidate the opposing pitchers. That was a man you did NOT fuck with. Glad to see him have his day here.
When life gives ya lemons, shut up and eat your damn lemons.
He's still someone who isn't to be trifled with, those are some broad fucking shoulders.
Great ceremony today. I’m glad when it clearly means as much to the player as it does to the rest of us.
DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 29, 2010 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
way too high
Thome Walks-Off Sox, Twists Knife, Continues To Make Sox Brass Look REALLY Stupid - White Sox Season Recap
Sources said #Manny has indicated he would waive his no-trade clause even if he isn't compensated.
https://twitter.com/dylanohernandez/status/22484718737
"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
Manny Ramirez is headed to the Chicago White Sox on Monday is what is looking like a straight waiver claim
"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
Reinsdorf just raised beer prices to $11 a beer
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
Yeah, but the beer comes with a complimentary dreadlock.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 29, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
that's bad
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
That's good!
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!
dental plan!
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!
i see you could wake up a little earlier today
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 30, 2010 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
well done
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 30, 2010 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
So. Who gets sent down/away?
A) Lilliput
B) Andruuu
C) Kotsaydh
D) Jerry Owens
"Brent Lillibridge - DH" - July 7th, 2010
"Good luck finding a one two punch like us in the league" - BSLillibridge, July 20, 2010
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 29, 2010 10:32 PM CDT reply actions
Ill be shocked if it's not 'druw
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 29, 2010 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
B and C make the most sense
As they are redundant with Manny arriving. But I wouldn’t be shocked if it was Lillibridge.
"Brent Lillibridge - DH" - July 7th, 2010
"Good luck finding a one two punch like us in the league" - BSLillibridge, July 20, 2010
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 29, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Teahen playes first right?
in that case no need for Kotsay, Jones > Kotsay.
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
Does it burn an option on Lillibridge to send him down?
If not, I would assume it is Lillibridge, but I doubt he would even leave the team. September call-ups are 2 days away.
Unless I'm mistaken, if Manny comes today, and is in the lineup tonight or tomorrow...
someone has to make room for him to play
"Brent Lillibridge - DH" - July 7th, 2010
"Good luck finding a one two punch like us in the league" - BSLillibridge, July 20, 2010
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 30, 2010 7:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I mean physically leave the team.
He wouldn’t be eligible to play, but he would be in Cleveland for the next two days. Unless there are some MLB rules against this. Like maybe if he is optioned he HAS to report to the AAA team?
Oh. I see.
Yeah. It’s Lillibridger
"Brent Lillibridge - DH" - July 7th, 2010
"Good luck finding a one two punch like us in the league" - BSLillibridge, July 20, 2010
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 30, 2010 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions
or has to spend 10 days with charlotte before he's recalled.
or, in this case, until charlotte’s season is over.
Wouldn't this be the most likely scenario then?
I mean I doubt they are going to DFA Jones or Kotsay to get 2 days of Lillibridge.
The could send down Harrell right?
He’s just filler and they could call somebody up in two days for emergency relief work if necessary.
by Gentleman Jim on Aug 30, 2010 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
that would be the something similar.
though it would likely be torres since he’s the one who has actually thrown lots of innings recently. of course, i’d imagine the white sox would be reticent to have less pitchers right now considering the performance of the pitching recently.
I don't want to burn any 'bridges...
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
conveniently, brent will come down with a case of bowling elbow
thus remaining eligible for the postseason.
I wonder how many injuries the Sox can make up before we get some sort of investigation...
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
worst. birthday. ever.
i’ve been out of the loop the last two days but i did catch the results of the games yesterday and today.
so today i get the (and god love frank and the white sox but let’s tell it like it is) brutal jersey retiring ceremony, a white sox loss, and apparently the addition of manny ramirez.
i have four words to describe the pre game ceremonies (and no, the emotion is not lost on me, but seriously): shambolic ham and jam.
fucking HSA gets a perfect game and i get this?!?! BS.
ah, fuck it.
i am a bark for buffeting. i am a hound for thornypaws. i am a doe for swiftness. i am a tree for wind-siege. i am a windmill. i am a hole in a wall.
I was wondering what the Yankees fans thought of the ceremony
Then I remembered that the Yankees have retired the number of a manager who couldn’t drive and a catcher who couldn’t fly.
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!
i didnt see it,
but from what i saw on wgn on sat, you woulda thought that the sox were on the road…i understand everyone and their mother is a yankee yankthese fan, but seriously, they were makin some noise in our house. WTF!?!
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions
I heard a lot of the Sox fans bolted mid-game Saturday.
The Yankees fans travel well. Probably easier to see them on the road than in Yankee Stadium.
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!
Their choice of transportation is the bandwagon
No different than the sudden surge of “Red Sox fans” that came out of nowhere and now try to make the Cell their own. It’s easy to be loud when you have no shame.
My parents left the game early. Between getting there early for bobbleheads and watching the Yankees shake off signs, it was a six-hour long day. But they only left after the bottom of the eighth.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
Robinson Cano is a big reason why Yankees games are 10 hours long
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!
i would agree re the bandwagon
probably a lot of chicago residents who decided to start following the yankees/red sox. i have several friends who claim to be cubs/red sox fans.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
I avoid Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs games. I don't handle large numbers of opposing fans in "my park" very well.
I think I kind of find it embarrassing.
"I'll worry about the shit rooster they put together because they have no money"
- joewho112
Don't forget the MB complete game on my bday this year!
sheesh!
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 30, 2010 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
embarrassing.
i am a bark for buffeting. i am a hound for thornypaws. i am a doe for swiftness. i am a tree for wind-siege. i am a windmill. i am a hole in a wall.
Not embarrassing.
That’s the point. The Sox are who we thought they were, for lack of a better phrase.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 30, 2010 1:40 AM CDT up reply actions
The Yankees did not let us off the hook, however.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions
futile.
i am a bark for buffeting. i am a hound for thornypaws. i am a doe for swiftness. i am a tree for wind-siege. i am a windmill. i am a hole in a wall.
you know what was fucking annoying?
knowing that the guy who just had his number retired and one of the guys that appeared at the ceremony (no not officer Karkovice) would have given you a better chance to win than a couple of guys in the lineup did.
No Teixeira, No Arod, No Pettitte, No Posada, No Marte… No problem. Can’t beat the fucking C team of the yankees. This game pissed me off more than any other this year….yes more than the Thome one. Jermaine Dye could do more than Andruw Jones yet Andruw was out in right field. Thomas would do better DH’ing than any of the jagoffs we have there (my thoughts were prior to manny coming)… So fucking aggravating.
And now I have to go back to work in the morning just in time to get razzed by my jagoff yankee fan coworker. Wonderful. Blah.
Kenwo4life=ratings
and fuck ozzie and his stupid stealing bases in dumb ass situations.
why in the fuck was lillibridge running on the first fucking pitch with nobody out. Of course he’s thrown out by 5 feet… then Jones actually gets a hit. What in the fuck are they doing?
Kenwo4life=ratings
"What in the fuck are they doing?"
Losing.
Who says I can’t contribute meaningful interweb analysis?
Anyway, I’m just happy that the Sox won’t be dealing Morel or Thompson to get Manny. The way transactions have been going lately, I was a little worried about that.
by hitlesswonder on Aug 30, 2010 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions
If they would have dealt either of those guys for Manny
Even for a free of charge Manny, I would honestly stop being a Sox fan until Kenny Williams was fired.
by CatBrains on Aug 30, 2010 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know, KenWo.
I don’t know what they were doing. Trying to come up with runs in anyway possible, I suppose. Obviously, it didn’t work.
I feel for you, dealing with jagoff Yankee fans after this. Not much you can say in the White Sox defense.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 30, 2010 1:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Billy Pierce would have twirled a two hit shutout.
Actually – watching Pierce and Fisk pull the curtain on Frank’s face was cool as hell. What can I say? I’m sentimental.
It was also nice to see the crowd’s love for JD.
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!
i love that marte gets thrown in with the star hitters
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
Yankee Fans,,, if it makes ya feel any better Kenwo
When life gives ya lemons, shut up and eat your damn lemons.
by P-Townfan on Aug 30, 2010 3:42 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
that
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I was at the game on Saturday. I saw three Yankees fans get ejected from the game...
… including one right next to me.
I was just right behind the right field wall, next to the visitors bullpen. Well, anytime a Yankees relief pitcher started to warm up, the Yankees fans would crowd their way over to take photos. The problem was that the bullpen was right next to an aisle. When the aisle got too crowded, the usher would politely ask them to return to their seats, which most of them did in a timely fashion.
Except in the 9th, when Mariano Rivera started warming up. The aisle got really crowed, and the usher asked for back up from security. All of a sudden, four huge security guys make their way down the aisle, which caused all but one Yankees fan to flee. Just prior, this big guy was trying to get all his buddies to take photos with him, as if it was their right to block the aisle from everyone. And not even the sight of security was going to make him budge. When one of the security placed his hand on the guy to guide him away from the aisle, the Yank started to freak out, screaming “Don’t touch me! Don’t you touch me!” He begin walking away, and it seemed like the security were just going to let him return to his seat. But then, he turned back at the security, and told them to “Fuck off!” The main security immediately radioed for back up, and the four big security guys zeroed in on the Yanker. He tried to put up a fight but was easily overpowered. There are sure to be some YouTube videos of this going down, dragging his ass out to great applause.
by Sox Fan On The Northwest Side on Aug 30, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I read the last word of this comment as applesauce
I was surprised that they gave rowdy fans great applesauce. Just give the fuckers Mott’s. It’s still better than they deserve.
by joewho112 on Aug 30, 2010 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
While I agree with this in most cases,
I was at the game yesterday with my friend’s uncle who flew in from New York for the series. He’s a nice guy who just likes talking baseball with everyone sitting around him. Now, he is a loud and vocal supporter for the Yankees. He started out cheering for the Yankees right before the opening pitch and I hear multiple people behind us in different converstations referring to him as an A-hole. Some people went with some bantering back and forth, but generally the fans were pissed at him. The only negative thing he said all day was yelling at people to take their hats off for “God Bless America” to show some respect for their country.
I guess I was just disappointed with the general reaction of the fans around us.
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 30, 2010 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
It's not like every team doesn't have good and bad fans.
But the Yankees have a LOT of bad fans. A majority, no doubt.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
i thought half the folks there had some idea what it meant to hang out
with 30,000 other people. plenty of suburban family folks there on a sunday though.
Fireworks: Bang?
I don't get the "hats off" thing. It ain't the national anthem, and we don't remove our hats for "This Land Is Your Land" either.
Or “America” from West Side Story.
And especially the way it was butchered by that 13 year old!
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
Needed some help hitting the high notes.
I believe some folks in the gamethread volunteered for that duty.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 30, 2010 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
This.
All these overly “patriotic” people run around screaming about not respecting American and telling us what the founding fathers would or wouldn’t like about today. Well I can guarantee you most of them wouldn’t like a song that so overtly ties religion to patriotism.
Fuck that song and all it implies.
You socialist-murxist prig!
Ruspuct yur guddamn cuntry! Americuh fuck yuh!
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
by Rhubarb on Aug 30, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oceania has always been at war with Eurasia.
by The Actual El Guapo on Aug 30, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
while Natalie Punto watches.
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!
My Room 101
Has Ozzie Guillen forcing me to say Kotsay + Andruw = Quality DH
Why is this brainless, legless drunk still on my TV?-RWShow
by soxshenanigans on Aug 30, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I'ts a sign of respect or admiration, that's all.
You should know this, your father wore one and taught you this. You take your hat off when entering someone’s house or when being introduced to someone. You also remove your hat while honoring your country. Fucking democrats……………
I photoshopped a boner on the security guard but it's too dark to see --- billyok
I took my hat off while I read this post.
by The Actual El Guapo on Aug 30, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't you go blaming Democrats on this you twat.
One of the highest forms of respecting this country is saying “No, I’m not going to do something everyone else does, and I have that right.”
"Oneyipus Complex" by 3E8 on Aug 26, 2010 7:56 PM CDT
by South Side Expat on Aug 30, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
that shit is so 70's.
I photoshopped a boner on the security guard but it's too dark to see --- billyok
respect for country
thats one thing i can agree with despite team legiance… when i was at the game in minneapolis this was one thing that thoroughly pissed me off! there were several people walking around the concourse during the national anthem, and it made me cringe. i stared one girl down who was tryin to b line her fatass for some nachos before first pitch till she finally stopped to stand still and observe.
fuckin royals fans would always close “land of the brave and home of the free chiefs.” that severely pissed me off, but theyve toned that down alot this season…i can appreciater their frustration with a shitty ball club, not that the chiefs are much better, but dont defecate on our patriotism. ironically i bet most of the people that pull shit like that are tea baggers and far right leaning republicans…fuckin assholes!!!
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
The National Anthem has no business at sporting events
just because it has been there (since World War II, anyways…)
by Gentleman Jim on Aug 30, 2010 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
i disagree
i mean i see the ploy of inducing a false sense of patriotism among most, but if thats the only time that the masses are reminded to be grateful for our freedoms, have pride in our homeland, and remember those that have sacrificed for us, then so be it.
out of curiosity, why do you think it has no business in such events?
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it Carlin who does the bit about the absurdity of having pride in something you have no control over (where you're born)?
it’s oh so funny and rather appropriate here.
I've often though the same.
/runs off to watch Carlin’s entire collection.
There’s a difference between having pride and being thankful. I am thankful I was lucky enough to be born here and that others have sacrificed themselves to allow me the chance to live as much of a consumerist lifestyle as I should choose. This is a great country in many, many ways.
It’s taken years of practice to be such an asshole.
by Chiburb on Jun 1, 2010 10:35 AM PDT
and thats why
i listed being grateful first…the pride thing comes second and though i dont know you im willing to bet that the pride part plays a very important role in the consumerist decisions you make. i know it does mine.
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
and that's why
you always leave a note.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
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"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
J Walter Weatherman.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
FYF and FGBA.
I’m the one grabbing a sausage with my hat on.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 30, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure we already knew you were a sausage grabber.
I photoshopped a boner on the security guard but it's too dark to see --- billyok
by mick10 on Aug 30, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Take your hats off for God Bless America?
Who the fuck is this asshole?!?
Fuck him, first of all, for telling someone to take their hat off. He isn’t Chairman Mao, FFS.
Second, God Bless America sucks. There, I said it. So fuck him for acting like that song isn’t a pile of shit. God Bless America can’t hold America the Beautiful’s jock strap.
It’s taken years of practice to be such an asshole.
by Chiburb on Jun 1, 2010 10:35 AM PDT
by rhythm on Aug 30, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yep.
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 30, 2010 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
btw, America the Beautiful sung by Ray Charles will almost always put me in tears.
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 30, 2010 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
btw
my respect for country rant was only geared towards the national anthem, not gba…
cat brains i hate the assholes that use that founding fathers argument…those old decrepit fucks know nothing of the obstacles we face today.
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome Man Ram
Now help us make up at least 1.5 games by Sept 14th!
"it’s over, tdogg.
no. it’s not unlike me. when i make an unqualified statement, it means i’m sure i’m right" Larry
4.5 games wouldn't be frowned upon either,
git r done!
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
Wesley Crusher isn't pleased with our new DH
Manny Ramirez’ final act as a Dodger: ejected for arguing strikes while pinch hitting with the bases loaded. Good riddance, you douchebag.
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!
Heh. The mistake they made was keeping him around AFTER their postseason run.
We wont make the same mistake. I hope to god.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Number of members of the starting lineup for the 1995 Cleveland Indians who have not played for the White Sox: 2.
Ron Schuler always gets his man.
by The Actual El Guapo on Aug 30, 2010 9:16 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
"Get me Carlos Baerga!"
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!
i fucking loved carlos baerga... then he turned bad. but when he was good he was real good.
Kenwo4life=ratings
Just like you, fuckstick.
(And like the rest of us.)
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
USA Today's Bob Nightengale
#mlb #whitesox #dodgers Manny is on way to Cleveland. Should be in Sox lineup tonite.
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!
Wait. Cleveland?
We didn’t get him?
;) What a marvelous coming out party for him, in effing Cleveland, where the fans are stoked with hatred for all major league sports.
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
quick
billyok or someone photoshop omar and manny on here
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Prob because they lack
professional sports
"it’s over, tdogg.
no. it’s not unlike me. when i make an unqualified statement, it means i’m sure i’m right" Larry
line-up tonight includes manny and kotsay
"I never say one bad thing about those stupid fucking Cubs fans. Not a single word about those mother-shitting pieces of fuck"
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Aug 30, 2010 9:58 AM CDT reply actions
my brain just exploded
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
and 24-7 worship of jayhawks basketball couldn't?
"I never say one bad thing about those stupid fucking Cubs fans. Not a single word about those mother-shitting pieces of fuck"
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Aug 30, 2010 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
too far from lawrence
it’s nice
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
however
sbn coverage of the illini on sites like off tackle empire and sbn chicago is just pissing me off beyond belief.
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
at least they cover it
the little illini coverage i’ve been able to find on the interwebs is absolute garbage. for a school with such a large enrollment, you’d think there’d be a legitimate site/blog. the inside illini board is completely insane: too homerific and not crass enough. the sbnation illini site is awful, pretty weak analysis and not much participation. frank the tank seemed okay but it isn’t updated much.
generally, the big ten doesn’t have much in terms of quality sites from what i gather. michigan and iowa seem to do okay though. i’d imagine penn state and ohio state probably have decent sites as well.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
hail to the orange isn't great
but at least joe tries. the bias on sbn chicago is outrageous.
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
true
awful probably isn’t a fair statement. i do appreciate the effort to at least cover the illini. i guess i’m just surprised that there isn’t a very good illinois-centric site. i’m sure colin is eating this up, the bastard.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
big football program + world's largest number of alumni
the odds were in favor of michigan being well blogged
Fireworks: Bang?
good big college sports blogs are still pretty few in number
i can only think of a handful that manage both entertaining and top end analysis. there aren’t that many that do one or the other for that matter. and the ones that do feature excellent (or formerly excellent) football programs for the most part.
Fireworks: Bang?
true
it seems like there isn’t much in terms of cbb at all. most of the good sites are focused on football; which illinois hasn’t really excelled at since before WW II. i guess alumni base probably isn’t enough to garner a strong following. I could have sworn Illinois had the largest alum base (or is at least very near the top). then again, “alumni base” can probably be defined and gamed in plenty of ways.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
MSU is finally being covered well
and they’re in the top ten largest campuses. So it’s probably just a matter of time, really.
and honestly, UofI got screwed that John Gasaway is so good.
Fireworks: Bang?
any idea why college sports aren't covered as much?
i would think that with player turnover in college atheltics being what it is, things become a bit more difficult. though with the exposure high school recruiting is getting these days, that has to be a mitigating factor to some degree. i would think that as an alumnus of an actual school, you would tend to identify more with your alma mater than a professional franchise, where allegiance is typically based upon geography. although that may not be true at all – most of my friends that went to school out east where college sports weren’t very popular definitely identify more with professional football/baseball franchises.
i didn’t discover big ten wonk till gasaway basically left, so i didn’t read much of his big ten stuff. while leitch isnt the greatest writer in the world, i’m basically left waiting for him to write anything about the illini.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
It's probably because the audiences are smaller
There are only 30 MLB teams. Let’s say 1/10 of the US population cares enough to read a blog about their team. That is over 1MM people/team on average.
There are hundreds of colleges. Even if you limit it to the major conferences, it is still far more teams than any of the pro leagues.
yeah
i didnt even think of that.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
the number of colleges people really care about in sports
is about the same as in pro sports. the recently and historically good teams from the SEC, B10, B12 and P10 are not that numerous.
Fireworks: Bang?
Everyone can't be the Purdue Boilermakers.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
But all the people who went to the non-historically good schools are probably less likely to care about the good schools thus diffusing the audience
For example, I went to Illinois and still root for Illinois. As a result, I’m not going to look blogs about Michigan or OSU or any of the other regularly good schools. Since Illinois is infrequently in contention as an elite team, I also don’t have enough interest to seek out Illinois blogs.
I would bet there are plenty of people in the same boat
there are plenty of folks who live in states without
a baseball team. but since baseball teams can efficiently move to wherever the fans already are, they have more.
Fireworks: Bang?
Yes but the fanses of those few teams
Is much smaller. For example, I live in Illinois, but it’s not like I care about Northwestern, UofI or nearby Notre Dame.
I realize some people just root for any team near them and there are exceptions like Notre Dame which has a fan base all over, but a lot of people will only pay attention to a college they went to. I think everyone feels like they can root for a pro team, most people don’t feel right rooting for a college they have no connection to.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 30, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Of course the best teams do
Obviously I realized this, as I suggested there are exceptions, Michigan would obviously be one of them. Same as USC, Ohio State, Texas and Nebraska among others. Still think they have less bandwagon fans than pro teams do.
There are a lot of people like me who would not support a school they didn’t go to. Where as pro teams, I think there is much less stigma from the overall population.
And the people who make up blogs, are often the most diehard fans. It’s hard to be a diehard fan for a school you didn’t go to in my opinion. And yes, I realize people out there break that mold, but I think there are more that don’t though.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 30, 2010 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
i think you'd be surprised what kind of followings
exist for college football programs by guys who never went to the school. i would guess a third of mgoblog readers are that type. maybe only a quarter. and the farther south you go, the more likely that’s the case.
in michigan, if you don’t go to State or UM but you like football, you end up in one camp or the other. and in ohio, it’s all ohio state, regardless of where or if you go to college. i’m guessing that’s the model in the south, actually.
Fireworks: Bang?
UF, so I understand
There are a lot of people who follow the team that have no connection whatsoever.
I still just don’t think I could relate to following a school I didn’t go to. I think there are a lot of people out there like me who feel that way. Whereas a pro team, that stigma doesn’t exist.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 30, 2010 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
if you went to central michigan
you’d probably feel differently. at least if you grew up digging college sports.
Fireworks: Bang?
townies compose a ridiculous amount of college fanbases
When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.
and like colin said, the further south you go, the more of that there is.
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
i would think
that’s absolutely how it works in the south. especially with there being much fewer pro franchises (outside of southern florida/atlanta).
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
thats absolutely how it was in georgia
Id say only 1 in 5 dawg fans went to school there.
"Hur coomes der trayne!"
also: who reads team specific pro football blogs?
most of what i’ve seen have been pretty uninspiring and not particularly good. worse than college football.
Fireworks: Bang?
they are usually bad
I prefer whole nfl ones.
"it’s over, tdogg.
no. it’s not unlike me. when i make an unqualified statement, it means i’m sure i’m right" Larry
i think it comes down to having teams in major population centers
versus having them in some random much smaller town.
Fireworks: Bang?
actually i'm not convinced that college sports aren't covered just as
well as, say, pro football. say what you want about alexa and technorati, but they seem to agree. from what i can tell, baseball has the best blogging, then probably basketball, then college sports, then football.
i assume quality is in a pretty consistent ratio with quantity…though baseball might be an exception thanks to sabermetrics.
Fireworks: Bang?
now that i think of it
i can see that. while i can think of more quality sites for baseball, i can at least come up with a similar number of sites for pro basketball/football as i can for collegiate sports. i agree with pro football being the worst. outside of FO, i don’t regularly check many nfl sites. although pro football is also my least favorite pro sport, so i really haven’t looked very hard.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
i think pro football being my least favorite
has plenty to do with the quality of the reading material. i have a whole category in my g-reader devoted to football x’s and o’s blogs. when they aren’t linking out to other x’s and o’s types, they link to college blogs or smart football.
there are even college football blogs specifically devoted, more or less, to explaining the team’s playbook and techniques. i’m not familiar with similar pro sites.
Fireworks: Bang?
i've found the same to be true
although i tend to look more for quality of writing/team specific coverage, the strategy stuff i’ve seen has been very impressive.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
Mandrew Kojones should not play another game the entire season.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't get the Jones hate
He’s OPSing over a hundred points higher than Kotsay and is having his best season in the last four. He’s a bargain basement player and actually useful off the bench, plus he provides some pop in a pinchhitting role. If you hate Jones, it can only be because you expected much more before the season, or after he luckboxed the early part.
by Gentleman Jim on Aug 30, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
I never said I hated Jones. He is what we thought he was.
Manny is better, done deal.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
But clearly
keeping Kotsay on the team isn’t necessary with Teahen back. Since there are spots I can imagine Andruw as a PH and I cannot imagine this for Kotsay (plus, I want Kotsay gone so Ozzie doesn’t use him instead of Ramirez vs righties, a half-joking concern), I don’t see any reason to keep Kotsay on the team.
by Gentleman Jim on Aug 30, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
not even paulie makes that run-saving stop in the 9th yesterday
one play obviously doesn’t justify his presence on the roster, but food for thought
OK
so we should keep Kotsay in as a defensive replacement for the late innings when we pinchrun for Konerko.
by Gentleman Jim on Aug 30, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
don't fuck with my soul
"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
Has it not already ben crushed?
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
by winningugly on Aug 30, 2010 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
"been"
Ben Crushed is my radio name.
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
by winningugly on Aug 30, 2010 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
i thought it was your pornstar name
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he uses the same for both.
Makes his radio shows more popular.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Works for me.
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!
The oft-dumped radio cousin to Dan Savage.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 30, 2010 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
dtfma boys
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Manny: DH, Kotsay: RF, Teahan: 3B.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
Oh. Jones: CF
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
C'mon man.
This isn’t very nice…I must have some bad caramel
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
manny's new nick name: instant caramel
gonna get you
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I hope it sticks
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
by Rhubarb on Aug 30, 2010 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
That's awful.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 30, 2010 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll rec wordplay anyday.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel all tingly inside...like when we got Griffey Jr.
"He will play hard for Ozzie. He will give it everything he's got." - Hawk Harrelson on Manny's work ethic should he come to the Sox
Only gas. Disregard.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
You're right...it passed...dangummit
"He will play hard for Ozzie. He will give it everything he's got." - Hawk Harrelson on Manny's work ethic should he come to the Sox
Who's got Photoshop?
We need a “Manny as Savior” image…stat!
"He will play hard for Ozzie. He will give it everything he's got." - Hawk Harrelson on Manny's work ethic should he come to the Sox
Can it include this?
"Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was okay to give me. Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy that mistake is now my responsibility. I have been advised not to say anything more for now. I do want to say one other thing; I’ve taken and passed about 15 drug tests over the past five seasons.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
He can take 8 drugs as fas as I am concerned if he gets us to the postseason
JUST DONT GET CAUGHT!
"it’s over, tdogg.
no. it’s not unlike me. when i make an unqualified statement, it means i’m sure i’m right" Larry
Jabez Stone?
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
Don't get me wrong I want him here
But he just fucked up and miss timed his cycle and thus got caught. The Women’s Fertility drugs are to help get the hormones back in check. You need to run what is called “Post Cycle Therapy” when you are juicing.
The only thing that makes this better is the inclusion of Ted Williams frozen head
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
plus 1
but i hope this doesnt anger #15
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
incredible work!
Oz on Swish HR celeb: "That's the way he is. Good for him, enjoy it. I wish he could do it for me, he was a very horseshit player for me.''
Yes!
"Brent Lillibridge - DH" - July 7th, 2010
"Good luck finding a one two punch like us in the league" - BSLillibridge, July 20, 2010
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 30, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure what's better, the DH hydra,
Or Jamie chillin there.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh eff yes, EFF YES!
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 30, 2010 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
new rude bwoy got dem nice dreads
by jah rasta man on Aug 30, 2010 11:10 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
the cool thing about those
is that hats not included so you can ebay it when we dump him after the WS
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh...the rasta stoner
with the expensive smart phone!
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
duh
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Manny is quite the rude boy.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
.
If you are the big tree Twinn, let me tell you that
We are the small axe, sharp and ready
Ready to cut you down (well sharp)
To cut you down
I'm A Rocker
“Dreadlocks flying through the air, do you love me”?
(Song starts about 1:10):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky8YLSnqNnY
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
.
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I have no
statistics to back up this observation, but it seems as if the Sox struggle at the plate big time every time they face a new, untested pitcher. Once they see a guy a few times they usually do OK against them.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
Thanks Larry
Don’t you have a job? – LOL
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
took you that long to realize that?
"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
Yeah - I gues
I just never paid attention.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
You could work the night shift
I suppose, but it’s 10:30 Am here on Left Coast and my superior math calculation tells me it’s 12:30 PM in the Midwest. I suppose you could be on lunch break however your frequent comments and posts leads one to wonder.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
i have the site open on my computer.
i’ve probably made comments totaling 200 words over five hours. i guess i must be some kind of super multi-tasker to accomplish that.
Quick, billy, photoshop a cape and a boner!
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 30, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Relax
Just giving some Chicago style shit. I do appreciate your input.
Quite a few years ago when I lived in Tucson a bunch of my Chicago buddies got together for an informal reunion. A friend from Tucson pulled me aside after listening to our typical sarcastic banter and he asked: “You guys are friends?”
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
i'm employed.
just not terribly motivated today.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
How slow do you read? Or type..
I’d think a large % of the people here posting are at work. I know I am. I think most people are far more active while at work if anything, because it means they have a computer in front of them.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 30, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I post from work and home
takes 5 minutes to quickly check the comments and or read something… I have zero motivation for anything today so this helps.
No- not a fast typer
though I was a company clerk while in the Army but like Larry I’m doing others tasks while perusing the intertubes.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129384107
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey even though
I’m not a fast typer I can copy and paste with the best of them.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
no no no
that wasnt meant to slam you… i was just passin it on…all our heads are gonna explode one of these days
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I make 100 calls a day and average a little over 3 hours of phone time, in fact I am on a call right now...
I put together Der Twain while working, as you can see it was posted at 4:59pm. I hit Post and jetted.
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
larry hasnt yelled at you yet?
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 30, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure he has
My initiation at this site was messy, the OPOS club was much more venemous two years ago.
However they don’t have shit on lets say a Schizo with a personality disorder on top…
Alright Clanton, you called down the thunder, well now you've got it.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 30, 2010 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
tweets
cst_sox
Sox will pay Manny until 2013 – KW – "If we’re all wearing rings from 2010, there won’t be much complaining.
Manny will wear No. 99 – so says a clubhouse birdie.
Kotsay on losing playing time – "This game is not about feelings.’’ Kotsay is all for Manny.
"The game's out there and it's play or get played..."
by Air Raid Siren Stan on Aug 30, 2010 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Great recap, TP. Thanks.
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"