Lillibridge, Rios Power White Sox Over Indians In Extras
by The Cheat on Aug 30, 2010 11:07 PM CDT
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If you tuned in to the first 2 innings tonight, you probably thought the game would have been over quickly. Mark Buehrle was on the mound; the offense battered Mitch Talbot to the tune of 5 runs in the first two frames, it had all the makings of a two-hour thirty-minute blowout.
But the offense let Talbot off the hook. Buehrle let the Tribe back in the game. The bullpen coughed up another should-be-safe lead. Pretty soon the game was a repeat of the Royals series; an eminently winnable game that the Sox seemed to be doing everything in their power to turn into a painfully long and brutal loss.
There were several points when the wheels could have fallen off. Buehrle had to escape a huge jam in the 5th when he allowed the tying run reach scoring position with nobody out. All he did was turn around and strike out the side. Bobby Jenks entered in the 8 to clean up a Sergio Santos mess, the tying run at the plate. Gordon Beckham went down with what appeared to be a serious wrist/hand injury after being hit by a pitch -- He was fine, day-to-day, though he did get a scare from the practical-joking X-ray tech. Scott Linebrink pitched in a high-leverage situation. None of which is a usual recipe for a White Sox winner.
Jenks' 9th inning blowup might be the big story. His ability to give up 3 runs without recording an out really is astounding, not exactly the skill you're looking for from your closer. But he's equally as streaky in the other direction, and he eventually pitched over the error by Brent Lillibridge, who replaced Beckham in the lineup after the injury.
That replacement was important, as it was Lillibridge the least likely non-Pierre power source providing the Sox with their late spark. His second home run of the year got the Sox offense kick started again in the 11th, with the insurance runs that followed allowing for some much-needed breathing room with Linebrink on the mound.
It hardly feels like a victory worth hooting over, but it's the type of game the Sox have to win if they hope to make even the slightest run at the Twins.
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Win.
Byah!
"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."
-RWShow
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 30, 2010 11:25 PM CDT reply actions
at this point i will look past how they win as long as they win
but I tell you what, Wimpy…. I was about to throw my tv threw the window after that Lillibridge error. Thankfully Linebrink, Lillibridge and the rest of the offense, bailed out the fatboy.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 30, 2010 11:34 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
tired from one day of work after a whole Summer off? ;P
"OzzieOzzieOzzie: eep"
by South Side Expat on Aug 30, 2010 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
so tired that i am actually going to go to bed
instead of waiting up til 3 AM to see if any of you have said anything i wish to respond to…..
Kenwo4life=ratings
That's a hell of a life you lead, professor!
"I'll worry about the shit rooster they put together because they have no money"
- joewho112
going to sleep?
just like your fantasy baseball team after I send them to the golf course this week.
MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car
Can't tell if I'm da man or not, but this is good-
"Oneyipus Complex" by 3E8 on Aug 26, 2010 7:56 PM CDT
by South Side Expat on Aug 30, 2010 11:37 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
play rly good then stop, hate u an take ur monies
rec’d for that line alone.
"I love Dustin Pedroia. He is very good hitter. And he has a strong back, so he could be climbed up on and I sit on his shoulders and ride around on him like riding a little horse that loves me and eats apples and I have to pitch around because he is a good hitter"
by TheIronSchenk on Aug 30, 2010 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks for the new sig MannytheTorpedoes
CAGO WHY SOGS CAGO WHY SOGSSSS
That was excellent.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 31, 2010 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions
ooo nialaters
awesome!
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 31, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Nihilators!
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 31, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
i was only half correct
kotsay, not both kotsay and manny, was penciled in the lineup..
"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 31, 2010 12:25 AM CDT reply actions
I love this team, they blow leads but they never quit and always come back and get the win*
*as of August 30
signature
can't wait until tomorrow when this abysmal month of august is over and we can start playing in september like we did in june
go september
"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
Cowley: Kotsay brings the intangibles
He’s the glue. He’s got a subtle, dry wit. And we’re stupid for dwelling on things like “numbers.”
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 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 31, 2010 7:14 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
It will be interesting to see if Manny is required to cut his hair. I'm serious.
I’ve been a sox fan my whole life but the first I heard about their ‘policy’ was in 2006 When JR and KW were trying to act like we were going to challenge the Yankees 26 world championships. I remember how silly sox management looked when AJ, Crede and Garcia were made to cut their hair. After all, we were a world class organization and our public image was very important. We want more than good baseball players, we want those who play the game the right way.
Now, after years of terrible personnel decisions and the bandwagon fans from 2005 losing interest, we pull this stunt? C’mooooooooon man! We have 1 month left in this season and we just paid $4m for 1 month of Manny when we already had the best offense in the AL for the month of August?
So we cry poor for 11 months of the year, then load up on a long shot. A long shot who defies everything sox management has stated was important to building a winning team? Please make this motherfucking, cheating bastard at least cut his hair.
I photoshopped a boner on the security guard but it's too dark to see --- billyok
that's a bit strong in it?
My Beerdrunk soul is sadder than all the dead christmas trees of the world
yawn
"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 31, 2010 8:09 AM CDT up reply actions
And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply.
So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why …
MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car
Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign!
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 31, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
No Irish Need Apply!
wait…wrong theme
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.
In regards to 'why cry poor'
disregarding the marginal benefit the spending of that $4mil means now compared to the beginning of the year…why is it hard for people to believe maybe JR made an extra $4mil in the past 11 months?
We didn't cry poor...
The team clearly had the money for a DH. Not only that, the DH cost $1.5 million, the same price we paid for Kotsay. We traded for Berkman and Jackson, clearly money wasn’t a problem for the White Sox.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Things change
budgets are not static
"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
jerr not having to pony up for lebron
and another max contract probably helps (no luxury tax). with the position the sox are in, marginal wins are pretty valuable.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
They wouldn't have paid a luxury tax this year no matter what happened.
That’s not how the rules work. You can’t just go over the luxury tax, it’s to resign players, not to sign free agents.
And LeBron brings in so much more money than he gets paid due to their being a cap on his salary, it’s not a factor anyways. He lost money by LeBron going somewhere else. A ton.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
duh.
but down the road, keeping rose, noah, lebron and max contract player = luxury tax.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
They'll be in tax territory by next season.
Deng, Boozer, Noah, and Rose all making big bucks.
DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 31, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
whoa
just looked up the team option increases after two years in the league. didn’t realize they were that significant. so all the talk on BAB of the short term contracts given to korver, watson, et al as a way to avoid paying the luxury tax was bs? there seemed to be at least a healthy debate on this, as i recall.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
A lot depends on the new CBA.
Also there’s a healthy assumption Reinsdorf will pay the tax if the team is actually good. He’s never been put to the test so we’ll see what happens next summer and with Noah’s contract.
DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 31, 2010 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
they'll be ready with a spin in any scenario.
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
It's BS because the Bulls make money hand over fist.
They can easily afford the luxury tax, they just choose not to do because their team has not been any good.
If they had LeBron they would have gladly paid the tax and not thought twice about it.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont necessarily agree that he won't pay the tax
i just thought i remembered some of the more rational posters (outside of yfbb) arguing that the FA contracts were structured to avoid paying the tax. i apologize if i’m remembering incorrectly.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
One way to look at it..
But really, if you can afford to, front loading the contracts is obviously a superior way to go. It makes them more attractive as trade pieces later because you’ve already paid a lot of their salary, and gives you more flexibility in general.
Since they have a lot of cap space now, it only made sense to do so. yfBB would just rather complain about what the Bulls do no matter how much sense it makes, he’s just jaded, not much you can do about it.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
i guess they probably will have to pay the tax
but since its currently dollar for dollar (who knows in the future?), it would most likely have been a lot more 3.5 max guys (lebron, other max guy, rose and noah) plus deng, over the current group. my initial post on the savings in luxury tax dollars was ill conceived anyway; like comparing apples to oranges. the point about marginal wins stands though.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
yep
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 31, 2010 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I really don't think Manny is cutting the hair
AND Ozzie will play him. You know how long it takes to get those that long? Not a month. Regardless it is stupid to talk or think about, so I digress.
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
i wonder what that
rhasta poster thinks
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton
by Grinder Rule #42 on Aug 31, 2010 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Uh, dude, you do realize that's a weave, right?
Look at pictures of Manny over the last 5 years. Unless the roids made his hair grow at some insane rate, there’s no way he could have grown those in such a short period of time.
It’s taken years of practice to be such an asshole.
by Chiburb on Jun 1, 2010 10:35 AM PDT
Lucky you. Them shits is expensive.
It’s taken years of practice to be such an asshole.
by Chiburb on Jun 1, 2010 10:35 AM PDT
My haircut smacks of Wall Street
Why dress or present yourself in the cliche of what you really are? Stay in disguise, so people think they have you figured out.
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
this is the appropriate look no matter what you're doing.
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
You are so gay.
Crackhead.
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
by winningugly on Aug 31, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps, but I watched Chris Rock's "Good Hair" and it opened my eyes to many of the secrets of the black community
And sure, Manny isn’t black, but his hair sure as hell is.
BTW, are you enjoying a severance or did you actually switch teams ;)
It’s taken years of practice to be such an asshole.
by Chiburb on Jun 1, 2010 10:35 AM PDT
Hell Good Hair
Opened “my eyes” to the secrets of the black community. Insanity. Mostly women in general though.
"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 thought he was onto hte asians?
MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car
That's WU
DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 31, 2010 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn straight..
Can’t be supporting those weave bills. He’s got White Sox tickets to buy.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Make Manny cut his hair and force Omar and Paulie to take Propecia.
They’re a professional ballclub, not a collection of weak genetics. And if Beckham reverts to the mop top he is to be traded to the Royals.
DANIEL HUDSON SUCKS. HOWS THAT GUN BAN WORKING FOR YOU MAYOR DALLY
by Ozzie Montana on Aug 31, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Jenks, for what I saw, wasn't cuffed around badly.
A bloop double, a chopper Lilli threw away – he did OK. I’m not exctatic, but I think saying “he’s never to be rusted with a lead” is a lil’ Chicken Little.
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
Regardless...
when Scott Linebrink looks better than you…you’ve got problems.
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
I call this the BouJouma Effect
Where the optimism over a new job seeps into your thoughts about everything else and ruins your judgment.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah, i agree, I'm not really that pissed at Jenks.
I mean, at this point, we don’t have any other options. Put your faith in BBBJ. Or don’t. He seems to throw 99 when people doubt him.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 31, 2010 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions
exctatic!
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
by MarketMaker on Aug 31, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't rust you.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 31, 2010 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
you give up a bunch of hits every now and then
so it goes. if he gave up a lot of bombs, i’d be worried.
Fireworks: Bang?
Or henny penny, even.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 31, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Bacon - not laughing
Apparently the x-ray technician at the Cleveland hospital told Gordon that his hand was broken, followed by a “ha, ha…just kidding.”
Bacon wasn’t pleased…I believe he referred to it as “Rookie League bull****.”
On a side note, nice to see the Indians really embracing 21st century technology by not having an x-ray machine on site.
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
Asshole Indians fan.
Completely unprofessional. I’d be pissed, too.
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
Watched the highlights this morning
One of the seven Indians fans yelled “STEROIDS” as Rios rounded the bases after his HR.
Steroids. Really.
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!
Getting warmed up for Manny.
Hopefully also when Manny is rounding the bases after HIS dinger.
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
Also - does anyone remember when we knew who was on the Indians
When ‘bridge hit his HR, it sounded like Cleveland’s left fielder was named Dokken.
Remember David Dellucci?
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!
Unpossible. Gazelles don't do steroids!
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 31, 2010 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Gordon Beckham's X-Ray tech
Is the doctor from “Amazon Women on the Moon.”
“Hey, I’m just funnin’ ya!” Reeeeeeelaxxxxxx…"
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!
Same type of thing happaened to Peter Griffin
Doctor: Mr. Griffin, I’m not quite sure how to say this. Kim BAsinger? B-BAEsinger? B-BaesinGer? Basinger? Hm. But now, on to the cancer.
Lois Griffin: Oh my God!
Doctor: You are a cancer, right? You were born in July. Now on to these test results. My, they’re much worse than I thought.
Lois Griffin, Peter Griffin: AH!
Doctor: My son got a D-minus on his history test. Now, Mr.Griffin, that liver’s got to come out.
Lois Griffin, Peter Griffin: WHAT?
Doctor: [takes a plate out of the microwave] It’s been in the microwave for three minutes, it’ll get dry. Now…
Lois Griffin: Please… Please… We can’t take anymore shtick. Please just tell us, is Peter healthy?
Doctor: Oh yeah, he’s fine, he’s just really fat.
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
that's the dude from 30 something
"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 31, 2010 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions
he did his finest work
in an american werewolf in london.
though i have heard that ‘after hours’ is good stuff.
from Fangraphs, NERD ranking for tonight's game:
Chicago Americans (5) at Cleveland (3) | 7:05 ET
Starting Pitchers
White Sox: Edwin Jackson (8)
162.1 IP, 7.65 K/9, 3.71 BB/9, .318 BABIP, 51.8% GB, 10.2% HR/FB, 3.97 xFIP
Indians: Justin Masterson (6)
151.1 IP, 6.78 K/9, 4.10 BB/9, .341 BABIP, 60.7% GB, 11.0% HR/FB, 4.23 xFIP
Manny Being Manny Traded via Waivers
Let’s be clear about one thing, America: this game is miles more interesting if newly acquired Manny Ramirez is playing in it. And let’s be clear about another thing, America: NERD doesn’t really have a way of accounting for this.
Or, at least not yet.
Maybe — how about this — maybe a game becomes an automatic 10 when one of the most talented, yet enigmatic, players of his era joins a team just on the fringe of playoff contention — a team that, for the entire season, has slotted a no-hit journeyman into the DH spot and also features a mouthy Latin whack job for a manager.
Cool?
Out of Left Field. Literally. Kind Of.
Though it’s become commonplace to say that the White Sox have effed themselves by fielding* Mark Kotsay at DH — and while, yes, Mark Kotsay, isn’t a good DH — it’s actually not the position at which they’ve failed hardest. Because, while Chicago’s DHs have posted a 92 OPS+ relative to the league average DH, the team’s left fielders (ahem, Juan Pierre) have posted only an 83 OPS+ relative to other left fielders. No, OPS+ isn’t perfect, and, yes, maybe Pierre picks up some overall runs via stolen bases and such. But it’s still bad, people.
Action, Jackson
Edwin Jackson, in case you didn’t know, has been good since joining the White Sox. Like, disgusting-good. Blam, line: 28.0 IP, 10.93 K/9, 2.25 BB/9, 58.9% GB, 2.55 xFIP, 1.1 WAR. And he’s got 21 Ks over his last two starts.
*Not the precise word, obviously, but what’s better? Batting? Deploying?
Hope he’s not writing the 2011 White Sox Anal too. -Sox Machine
effed themselves? blam?
on fangraphs? interesting.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
As much as I hate the trade
I’ll admit I really enjoy watching Jackson pitch.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank God for him and Sales
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
"Why don't you put your face in dough
and make jackass cookies?"
Soupy Sales – R.I.P.
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
Chris Sale is so tall he got up and hurt his blank...
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!
Richard Dawson F.T.W!
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 31, 2010 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
chris sale causes more family feuds
mostly because he’s tossin, enforcin and his style is awesome
Fireworks: Bang?
and the survey said: you're dead!
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
by MarketMaker on Aug 31, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
MZA, who was that?
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.
Ray Combs would agree.
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!
ooooof!
:)
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 31, 2010 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I know. Dawson was a regular panelist on Match Game (and a pig). Rayburn is still one of my favorite game show hosts, matter o fact.
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 31, 2010 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Having a FIRE...sale
OzzieOzzieOzzie: What's the first thing you're gonna do when you get there?
MannyTheTorpedoes: play rly good then stop, hate u an take ur monies
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 31, 2010 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions
"fielding" Kotsay as a DH
is the most ironic word choice I think.
And since OPS+ doesn’t cover defense, I think there’s that to add in favor of JP, possibly more than the SB’s.
"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473
by NorthSidePaulie on Aug 31, 2010 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Lilli is my favorite player now.
Time to call in the Q!avalry.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 31, 2010 8:47 AM CDT reply actions
The bandwagon continues to grow.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Who doesn't like a guy who can't make a throw from 2nd base?
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
poor chuck.
is he still the only infielder to ever come down with blass disease? or was there somebody before him?
Fireworks: Bang?
And it was before noon.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
'Bridge's family must be feeling a little more claustrophobic on the wagon all the sudden.
OzzieOzzieOzzie: What's the first thing you're gonna do when you get there?
MannyTheTorpedoes: play rly good then stop, hate u an take ur monies
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 31, 2010 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions
His wife can sit on my lap
"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473
by NorthSidePaulie on Aug 31, 2010 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
easy on the wife there
"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 31, 2010 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Eh...thanks Andruw but uh...we're gonna go a different direction.
OzzieOzzieOzzie: What's the first thing you're gonna do when you get there?
MannyTheTorpedoes: play rly good then stop, hate u an take ur monies
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 31, 2010 8:54 AM CDT reply actions
Why Andruw and not Kotsay?
Jones plays CF and is a better hitter, Teahen does everything Kotsay does.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Because it has been revealed that Kotsay is the guru/motivator of the team
Heh?
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
No,
that Kotsay Kotsay’s wife is the “guru/motivator” of the team.
fixed.
OzzieOzzieOzzie: What's the first thing you're gonna do when you get there?
MannyTheTorpedoes: play rly good then stop, hate u an take ur monies
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 31, 2010 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions
My understanding is that is actually why Manny agreed to come to the Sox
To be “motivated” by Mrs. Kotsay.
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
by tailgater on Aug 31, 2010 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
manny already has his hands full
"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 31, 2010 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions
want to rec the entire subtree here
every one made me lol.
So the first one gets it.
"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473
by NorthSidePaulie on Aug 31, 2010 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Jenks
Recently I have been quick to blast him but I won’t for last night. I hated the walk and the free pass to 2nd almost all teams do but it really was just bad freaking luck “again”. He’s clearly pitching better and the strikeout in the 8th was obviously extremely important.
I freaking love Chris Sale and he’s stuff is filthy. Put some weight on this kid for stamina.
Almost a very bad lost but this aint hand grenades or horseshoes!
"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
It's just a shame the bullpen had to be depleted
for what should have been an easy win.
Just out of curiosity (and perhaps ignorance)…was Choo or Pronk available off waivers? I know Pronk was/is hurt, but swinging a better bat.
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
Good question about Hafner
Can’t imagine Choo on waivers.
And I refuse to call him Pronk.
"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473
by NorthSidePaulie on Aug 31, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I know it's only been in relief but I think Sale has been really impressive
I’m sure all the usual caveats apply: small sample size, hasn’t faced guys mutliple times in the same game, lots of guys have fast starts until the league sees them enough, etc. But his numbers are awesome and I’m amazed that a pitcher taken in the lower half of the first round this year is doing this in the majors.
by hitlesswonder on Aug 31, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Some analysts had him a top 5 pick, not lower half.
The concerns were signability and mechanics, not stuff.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
there are concerns about his third pitch though, no?
i still haven’t seen him enough (less than you guys, i mean) to have my own opinion.
Fireworks: Bang?
Perhaps as a starter, I don't recall any about as a reliever.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
Gametime
The stuff is nasty. Hitting upwards of 96-97 sometimes and with a funky delivery. He has a decent breaking ball but I dont know how repeatable it is right now.
"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
he looks like the future thornton to me, unless he really improves his off speed stuff
Sorta hurts to “waste” a 1st round pick on a reliever, but at least he has closer potential and worse case it looks like he should have a productive career as a setup or LOOGY.
No.
Pay…shunts, grasshopper.
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
by winningugly on Aug 31, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm floored that a player drafted this season doesn't look like he's capable of starting in the major leagues.
his changeup is reputedly a plus pitch. and he hasn’t been throwing it in relief. might be why you think he looks like a reliever. his pitch selection is a reliever’s.
Well not alot of time to work on off speed stuff in a pennant race no?
The have started his arb clock and I doubt there is much room in the rotation next year unless peavy comes back.
It looks like the Sox are going to use him as a reliever. That’s my opinion and I could very well be wrong.
it looks like the white sox are following the plan they outlined when they signed him.
which includes him going back to starting.
and i don't understand what his arbitration clock has to do with anything.
he doesn’t accrue service time in the minors.
you could at least wait to see his other pitches
the only thing you would see at this point that might limit him to relief is his arm slot/mechanics. and the latter is pretty tricksy.
Fireworks: Bang?
Yeah this is way too harsh and early
for that. He’s not required to use the other pitches yet.
"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
he's a loogy right now
which is why he features the slider (more effective against lefties) rather than the change (more effective against righties in general, though i haven’t seen his enough to verify). all reports are that sale’s changeup has been a plus pitch since he was a frosh.
I wish he'd get rid of that stupid chain
My Beerdrunk soul is sadder than all the dead christmas trees of the world
by hoodlight on Aug 31, 2010 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Metaphorically or figuratively
everyone in America wears a chain.
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
I reccomend this
because i agree with such fervor
"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."
by boyonthedock on Aug 31, 2010 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Freaking out a bit. Dogg.
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
by winningugly on Aug 31, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
So the odds of Manny playing tonight aren't very good, right?
I mean with the state of the bullpen, doesn’t it make sense that Torres and Harrell stay available for this game? And afterwards, send one “down”, add Manny, and at midnight “recall” the one?
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
I was under the impression that Manny has to be in uniform tonight in order to be eligible for the playoff roster.
FifthFeather.com
by El Duque's Raft on Aug 31, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Before Sep.1. On the roster, not in uniform.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
at ~$130K per game, i hope they plan on using him.
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
by MarketMaker on Aug 31, 2010 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Tomorrow is soon enough if it means keeping the pen stocked for tonight.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
patience can blow me. put manny in the lineup and let's not worry about the pen.
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
by MarketMaker on Aug 31, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Isn't winning the game more important? (Not that Harrell and Torres are guaranteed to deliver that, but...)
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
Why do you think those guys are more important for a win?
Manny Ramirez is a great hitter, considering what Jackson has been doing, there’s a very good chance one of them wouldn’t pitch tonight anyways.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
There's something wrong with covering as many bases as possible?
It would be prudent to have the rested arms, however ineffective. Putz, Thornton, Jenks, Sale, Linebrink, and Santos are likely unavailable. I guess Pena is first choice anyway, but what if he pulls a Threets?
I’ve lived without a DH for 5 months, I can wait one more day.
Whatever.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
Thornton is available soon.
I’d much rather have a good DH than a good back end of the bullpen. If Pena pulls a Threets we’re probably screwed anyways.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
What do you mean "soon"?!? I'm talking about tonight only. And I don't care about "good" for tonight only, only "able to throw".
Never mind.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
Well if a pitcher is sent down, it is for longer than today.
So soon matters. And if you are only worried about tonight, how does keeping a shitty relief pitcher outweigh and a bad DH outweigh a very good hitter?
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
this
fucking free manny and let him do his 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
Yeah cuz 21 hits are never enough.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
16 men left on base
I’ll take the guy who is sure to bat at least 3 times and is a huge upgrade over what we have vs. keeping a back end of a bullpen guy we may not see due to it being an Edwin Jackson game.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 31, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh. I thought roster expansion allowed for it, just not playoff eligibility.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
what about sending someone down to rookie ball? is that legal?
looks like their season ends today. i think the braves did something similar with minor
by whitesoxjohn on Aug 31, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm skeptical of that.
my understanding is that commissioner’s approval is required when using one of the exceptions for recalling players prior to ten days elapsing (which the end of the affiliates season is one of the exceptions). sending a player on your major league roster to rookie ball seems like a rather obvious gaming of the system, which is presumably what commissioner’s approval is there to prevent. the rules on this are rather opaque, though, so…
i was thinking maybe they could do it with sale, since he's been used in the last 2 games
the braves sent minor down to the gcl on 8/27 and recalled him yesterday. the gcl braves season ended on 8/28. seems like they took advantage of the rule so maybe the sox can too
by whitesoxjohn on Aug 31, 2010 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
i know.
it’s not clear to me whether approval is actually required. getting my hands on the actual rule is taking longer than 2 minutes so i’m not interested in pursuing it further. some, like this link below, say approval is required. others describing the rule are silent on this point.
you any relation to whitesoxmatt?
Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.
I dont think you can recall after one day
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+21 run differential in August
but -3 w/l record so far. What a fun review to write……..
"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
he's going to be all right
a seal bit off his left hand
Praise Him!!
by Hawk is God on Aug 31, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
It looks like he's dead.
He’s got blue paint all over him, or something.
"Before you can say 'sounds of the game,' Mark Kotsay is out." -Chris Rose
by Teahenny Penny on Aug 31, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Who dis?
"Inferstructure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" by Rhubarb, Aug. 19, 2010 5:59 PM
by winningugly on Aug 31, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
you're killing me
watch some arrested development. it’s on hulu for free. you bastard.
Fireworks: Bang?
This was exactly my thought. Meant to post something along the lines of "We've lost him."
But forgot by the time I read through the comments. :)
"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"
by homesickalien on Aug 31, 2010 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Cowley tweet
With Manny landing at 3, Guillen will talk to him about to play or not to play. Oz sounded like he was against it yesterday, but we’ll see.
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
why?
because he can’t sleep on the plane?
Give me a break.
"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
My sentiments exactly
Hangover? Cocaine binge? All night Orgy?
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
And wtf took so long anyway?
its not like he’s playing into Siber——..wait.. its Cleveland nevermind.
"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
Ozzie is terrified of not having 3 lefties and 14 pitchers
let alone the quandry he faces atm. But I’m pretty sure 4 Manny PA’s is more important.
Fireworks: Bang?
This is like your parents letting you open a Xmas gift but you can't play with it until the New Year.
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
considering we lose a batter who has opsed .950 since the all star break.
Yeah I’ll take those 4 abs. Ozzie has been hinting at this crap from the beginning.
"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
this shall be interesting with Manny being here.
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by pierzynskirules on Aug 31, 2010 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
Too bad it sounds like we got him just to be a mascot.
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
errmmm interesting
yes that’s the word I was looking for
My Beerdrunk soul is sadder than all the dead christmas trees of the world
probably not
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by pierzynskirules on Aug 31, 2010 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
ahaha mainly because of the hair and the attitude
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by pierzynskirules on Aug 31, 2010 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
They reported on WSCR this morning
that the Sox are buying up the Dodgers supply of “Manny hair” souvenirs.
I can’t wait to get mine!
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
You can only wear it on your vagina.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else."
Earl Weaver
eww the razor will break
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by pierzynskirules on Aug 31, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
gross.
OzzieOzzieOzzie: What's the first thing you're gonna do when you get there?
MannyTheTorpedoes: play rly good then stop, hate u an take ur monies
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 31, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
and that's how you feel
so wrong billy
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by pierzynskirules on Sep 1, 2010 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Joe Lemire thinks we should watch out for Josh Fields. Whatever Joe is on, get me some of that
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/joe_lemire/08/31/aroldis.chapman.callups/index.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
Is Kenny picking up Manny at the airport?
Is he bringing flowers? Chocolates?
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
Cowley says he looks like an alien.
presumably after the haircut.
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
AND said he is tired from a long day
via tweeter
When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic
Aw, Manny is pooped?
First class is a bitch. Or was it a private jet?
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
the wine made him sleepy
I photoshopped a boner on the security guard but it's too dark to see --- billyok
Or Purple Drank
Wow…I’m breaking bad already. What the hell is wrong with me?
Oh well…getting a head start can’t hurt, I guess.
"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny
It takes a lot of work to cut all that shit off.
"OzzieOzzieOzzie: eep"
by South Side Expat on Aug 31, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
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