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Brent Morel Promoted to White Sox

Brent Morel via Sox Machine

The White Sox called up 3B Brent Morel for the series in Boston.  While the promotion is certainly deserved, it is an indication that the hand injury to Gordon Beckham may be worse than originally thought, as Morel was not expected to join the White Sox until after the completion of Charlotte's season next week.  Beckham stated that he hoped to be back for the start of the series against the Red Sox on Friday but he still could not grip a bat on Wednesday.

At a minimum, Morel provides defensive cover, as he plays a very good defensive 3B and has played SS for the Knights this season, as well.  Between Birmingham and Charlotte this season, he's put up a very impressive .322/.359/.480.  Morel is not the prototypical power-hitting 3B.  His power is gap power, instead of home run power, and he'll live and die at the plate on his contact skills as his approach does not elicit many walks.

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i like this move

what are the odds that he actually starts this series? should be a plus defensive upgrade over teabag at 3B. what about the bat upgrade over teabag?

"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 Sep 2, 2010 10:03 AM CDT reply actions  

Plug him in with a lead,

I think it’s a great help.

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 Sep 2, 2010 10:04 AM CDT reply actions  

Gordo was being pretty optimistic

Wrist injuries hurt bad, I was out for a long time when I hurt my effed playing hockey.

I like bringing up Morel though…

by 815Sox on Sep 2, 2010 10:04 AM CDT reply actions  

hurt my effed?

WTF.. I meant wrist.

WTF.. I meant wrist.I have no idea where that came from, maybe someone in the office swore when I was writing that

by 815Sox on Sep 2, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

morel

not a bat upgrade over teahan at all. The one thing Teahan can do is be a league average hitter. I don’t expect that from Morel, not this fall at least.

by madvillian on Sep 2, 2010 10:07 AM CDT reply actions  

tiger's fans last night absolutely roasting leyland

probably an over reaction but they certainly aren’t doing us any favors putting in perhaps their worst reliever into a high leverage situation.

by madvillian on Sep 2, 2010 10:08 AM CDT reply actions  

he kissed a girl and he liked it

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 2, 2010 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

Every Ryan Perry song can be played in a strip club

California Gurls is catchy.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

Losing games they should have won

may cost the Sox a chance at the post season.

"Stretch with the team. Be there for the National Anthem." - Ozzie Guillen's only two rules for Manny

by tailgater on Sep 2, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, Manny's flying his haircutter to Boston.

idaman?

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 Sep 2, 2010 10:26 AM CDT reply actions  

He's going hurricane hunting.

"Because he's a (bleeping, bleep), that's what he is," Guillen said at the time of West (after Buehrle and Guillen ejected because of the balks) FUCK YOU JOE WEST
On Twitter? Follow my occasional rants about whatever...

by chisoxfan1473 on Sep 2, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Confirming not-so-good news on Becks.

Hope Morel remembers how to play 3B after his stint at SS.

And heck, Wade Boggs had gap power. If he is a doubles maching I’m cool with that.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 10:27 AM CDT reply actions  

So....Brent Morel will drink 48 beers on a cross country flight?

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

Excuse me, 64 beers.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

Dude's got some massive forearms

"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 Sep 2, 2010 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

The thought of a right-handed gap hitter in Fenway made me think of Boggs peppering the monster, as well.

Huh. Great minds think like WU sometimes.

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

by SkanchoDanza on Sep 2, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did you also hope for a doubles maching?

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I prefer your sister's humor.

;)

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Doubles matching?

What is this, speed dating?

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I prefer anyone else's sense of humor.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, you don't.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

i really enjoyed pete breezing by with a lecture for old wu on how to keep a job.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crap, I missed this.

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, it was golden.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heh.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

?

?

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Things got sour in a gt....

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

just read that. were you, in fact, mistaken about expatnyc?

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just read it too. For the record...

I don’t believe the word cunt should be used here other than by/in a response to Hoodie. Never, ever at a female on this board, relative or otherwise. Other ways to make a point abound.

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

This.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

OPOSes

I use cunt 12 times a day. of course it should never be directed at a woman, just like bitch. but they’re both fine words.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed. I frequently use both toward male friends.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

my work communication is 90% words on a screen

so I’ve had to get creative in my vocabulary to get points across and not kill myself. I don’t actually use cunt by itself any more, but very much with another word or two when making up new and exciting words. gotta keep it fresh.

other common words on my screen include twat and taint.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Indeed.

One of my favorites is “cuntastic”.

Also, in a recent thread, I referred to the Yankees as “cunts”. I will not apologize for this, because the Yankees ARE cunts.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Twat was funny back in the '70's when I used it in high school

and it’s still funny now. “Cunt” is a nasty word and is the one you throw out as the “last” word , at least in my parlance.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

we say it all the time

even at work in meetings

My Beerdrunk soul is sadder than all the dead christmas trees of the world

by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

We haven't yet mastered the art of running off the Puritans.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

And "Twinn".

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, not to her face…

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

my question was more about the past behavior of expatnyc that hsa was referring to.

i didn’t recall any such behavior. was curious if she had examples.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I understood your question.

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

We're no uptight prudes, but some words and expressions should just not be used.

In actual life, and on here.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

sigh. i guess.

my girlfriend moved to this country when she was 21.
you realize how stupid all that shit is when you try to explain to her why this word is particularly offensive and that one is only moderately offensive.
i say, who gives a shit? being insulted is largely a waste of time.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Wop.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey hey hey.

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 Sep 2, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

finocchio.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

VG. Big smile,

ravioli wrestler.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

molto bene! sono reccomendato questo

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 6:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

The amount of energy folks use to express feeling insulted

by words should be redirected toward masturbation.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

feeling insulted is masturbation.

your mind is blown.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Care to blow something else?

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heh, that came off waaaaaaay more angry than intended.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Who gives a shit" is a large part of my philosophy.

But still. Some words, especially here, with a shortage of sarcasm detectors and tone buttons, shouldn’t be thrown around.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

here's the thing for me though

being from chicago i assume every comment is either sarcastic or a joke.
i think that’s one of our most redeeming qualities.
sometimes my comments read like i’m being an asshole, but that’s only to those who ascribe some level of seriousness to my words.
but almost every comment of mine is sarcastic or a joke.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is something to be said for tone and inflection

and whatnot, but… come on. It’s Teh Internets. Why get worked up?

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

For the record, his "cunt" comment didn't work me up at all.

Also – you can decipher joking vs serious based on the context of the conversation and usually, by which poster is making the comment.

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Truth be told, I didn't even see where he called you that.

But it’s pretty evident that you’re not easily work-up-able.

So to speak.

That’s what she said.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was cloaked. Don't get me wrong, I had a bad day and all so my mood was already poor.

But I really don’t usually get worked up, nor do I pick fights just to pick fights.

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

No it wasn't. Following posts were, but not that one.

As for not picking fights…
Ever?

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Didn't say I never do it. Said I usually have good reason and don't do it often at all, yeah.

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

technically, he didn't.

he kindly requested that she shut hers.

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

by thatshortkid on Sep 2, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

since you are an asshole

aren’t you always being an asshole?

by larry on Sep 2, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

No one told me we'd be asked philosophical questions on the test.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

"aren't you always be in an asshole"

sounds more like a don’t ask, don’t tell situation.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

sometimes i'm an asshole masquerading as a decent guy.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I heartily agree.

I’m certainly not one to censor. I don’t think the serious use of cunt should be condoned, though. Because SSS does have its share of serious posters, and readers that take comments seriously. You just won’t see me saying it, though. To each their own.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think people need to remember not every poster is part of the big SSS family bukkake.

And there’s a flag button. I’ve used it on offensive comments and assume the mods notice.

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

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

You are SOOOOO naive.

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

this made me laugh.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

This explains why my quest to ban colin has gone fruitless.

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

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

Not exactly accurate, but still!

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ohhhh, good.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

If only he were awake to read this...

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who did that?

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

probably some bears fan

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Said Bears fan

or fans were wishing it on the Bears themselves though, given their inability to block and tackle.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

is that important in football?

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

If we are all tattletailing

WU was rejoicing in my impending butt-cancer

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 2, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd flag that shit in a second (if that flagger wasn't imaginary)!

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I remember seeing something like that too

but it’s not a big deal. It’s only football.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Then there's this.
How many times do I have to tell you to KNOCK THIS OFF?
Wishing for death or injury to another person is NOT ACCEPTABLE HERE. Ever.

“You can observe a lot just by watching.” ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Sep 2, 2010 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions

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

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

What about

Twins players? Do they count as people?

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

do we even have any rules?

the only thing i can think of is no pornography. everything else is pretty much a case by case basis of how much it pisses off the SSS hivemind

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

name-calling doesn't really have a place.

if you can’t argue without resorting to those, you don’t belong here.

by larry on Sep 2, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

name calling toward SSSers

obviously we’d run out of material quick if we couldn’t ad hom outside the tribe

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep. example:

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think the terms OPOS get thrown around here often enough

that its actually pretty fine to call names. tone, of course, is important.

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

here, here!

It’s taken years of practice to be such an asshole.
by Chiburb on Jun 1, 2010 10:35 AM PDT

by rhythm on Sep 2, 2010 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

x

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 2, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

21 is an OPOS.

According to the manual that came with.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

romanian, player. i like 'em with a tan.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

that text is really small

at first I thought it read “how to mount, court, and marry”

what happens to SSS during the offseason?

by Jackkoho on Sep 2, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, I did not have him confused with someone else. I know I've flagged his comments in the past, but it's pretty tough to do a search for him being a dick in general.

If anything, I was incorrect about how frequently he gets aggressive. Most often, he is perfectly unmemorable and fine in the threads.
But I remember his commentary in a fanshot some time in the past year, in which I went from thinking he was okay, to thinking he was a complete douche. Can’t remember keywords, else I’d find it.

Since then, I’ve noticed few occasions in gts where he is upset with the Sox/front office/whatever, and turns into SSH in a way.

A couple weeks ago, upset by Freddy’s awful start, he got pissed that Chiburb suggested everyone should relax, it was our 5th starter after all. From there, he became aggressive and pissed off, repeatedly picking on the 5th starter comment…. bringing it up again and again and again, just to be a jerk. This was also the first time I called him out on the ridiculous provoking.

What set me off the other night, aside from his ongoing shitty negativity regarding the game and Manny being benched, was his reply to HH that night (“good for you.”). Just unnecessary bs. We’re all watching the same team and frustrated by the same crap.

Admittedly, I was in just bad enough of a mood that night to not let it slide.
And his very unnecessary comment telling me to “shut my cunt” was way overboard, though I was not offended. Just in line with what a jerk he is, in my opinion.

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

you sure "shut your cunt"

wasn’t just helpful career advice? except maybe not so much helpful as detrimental.

(and ftr I didn’t mean to imply he wasn’t a douche in that thread, just that I was surprised by the supposed history like the others.)

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Leave it to women to actually notice things.

Not a male strong suit, in my opinion.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me being sarcastic

About the 100000 comment man “resigning”? Whosh

"We are strong enough as we are and everything fits together in such a way that the only thing we were going to add would be something of an impact guy," KW

by ChicagoPete on Sep 2, 2010 5:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I dunno

I coulda used a couple of office-etiquitee pointers. Had I known that peeing in the office coffee machine was gonna get me fired, I might not have and I wouldn’t have scald wounds on my dick either

by moroots on Sep 2, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

geez. Where was Pete on that one?

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

"Did somebody order the crispy nuggets?"

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

And fired from here for rampant misspelling.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Changing policy in midstream.

Psh, I’m used to it.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wouldn't be a real job

If they didn’t go out of your way to make it harder than it should be.

by Grinder in Training on Sep 2, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dig the Afro.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Represents your cerebral approach to commenting.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fial.

No booze at the desk.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

When you're right, you're right.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

.... Great. So there's really no reason to see the Knights on Saturday night now

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"Good luck finding a one two punch like us in the league" - BSLillibridge, July 20, 2010

by Shoeless In SC on Sep 2, 2010 10:53 AM CDT reply actions  

For the love of the game, my friend.

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 Sep 2, 2010 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

And 3D fireworks

"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 Sep 2, 2010 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

dunno.

the last week usually has some interesting roster shuffles. you may see some of the lower level prospects making cameos because of a roster crunch.

by larry on Sep 2, 2010 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

Okay, so let's rosterbate a bit.

Viciedo → Christian Marrero? Jim Gallagher?
Morel → Michael Richard? CJ Retherford?
De Aza → Kuhn? Shelby? Greene?
Torres → Anthony Carter? Leesman? Hynick?

"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 Sep 2, 2010 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

you probably want to look lower than that.

last year guys like miguel gonzalez and taylor thompson, i.e., rookie ballers, were called upon.

by larry on Sep 2, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

Oh. Well, that's about the extent of my knowledge.

I’ll just have to wait and see what I get… Taylor Thompson? Wow. That is deep.

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by Shoeless In SC on Sep 2, 2010 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

If you get a chance to see TT,

please do so and report back to us.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

you mean trayce?

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

My wife has been working out of the home this week.

Thus, I am having significantly less sex.

Yeah, I meant Trayce.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

she won't do threesomes?

oh, burn!!

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

?

Is it Retherford or Morel who has the jazz-handsy finish to his swing? I hope Morel’s the jazz-handsy guy. I love that shit.

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-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Sep 2, 2010 12:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Stumpy all the way.

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hang gliding.

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by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

flying turtle scooter

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awwwwwwwww, geeeeeeeeeeeeeezzz.

It looooks like I missssed.

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by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

He can do magic things.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's so gay.

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by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kong isn't even in the top 5 on the ESPN MVP balloting consensus.

Supriseeee.

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by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Sep 2, 2010 12:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Why would he be? He's barely top 5 at 1B.

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by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I exagerrate, but not by much.

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's second or third among AL 1Bs in every meaningful stat (WAR, wOBA, wRC, OPS)

and when he’s third, Youkilis is in second, so Konerko should get the nod for still being on the field and will probably surpass him anyway. Cabrera’s obviously at the top, but Paulie’s been the second best 1B in the AL this year.

As for MVP, he’s top 4 in all the hitting categories, but gets killed in WAR for his defense and ends up 12th.

by Ryno on Sep 2, 2010 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

But he can scoop!

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

MY leader in WAR:

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by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know a DD that isn't owned by the brotherhood.

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by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

thats funny and a little sad and definitely true.

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/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 2, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't see how it's sad. Most of them own 7-8 establishments.

Make a hell of a lot more money than I’ll ever see.

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by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

You meant 7-11 establishments.

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by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

DAMNIT!

So close, and yet so far.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

by the way

that WAR ranking for Konerko is just among hitters. Including pitchers, he’d be tied for 19th with Gavin Floyd (8th among pitchers).

Alexei and Rios are tied for 15th in AL WAR among hitters, 30th overall, and Danks is 12th among pitchers and 26th overall.

by Ryno on Sep 2, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice. Thx.

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Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I give you tied for third in WAR among 1st basemen. He still ain't top 5 MVP material.

You can’t cherry-pick positions or ignore the defense at an easy one.

But he’d get my vote for saving Che from 60 errors!!!

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by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

i agree he's not a top 5 MVP candidate

I just wanted to give Paulie his due among AL 1Bs.

by Ryno on Sep 2, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would refer to defense.

If Paulie goes on a 2005 playoff-ish tear and carries the team to the playoffs (Manny be damned) he’s going to be up there.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

manny wouldn't be damned

he’d be in the on deck circle.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's man the damned on deck circle.

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by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

in what respect is his defence so bad?

always looks OK to me – what do other FB men do better than him in terms of defence?

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by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck off, cunt.

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Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

what? that's a bit strong

what’s that for?

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by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

see reference above. hee.

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Earl Weaver

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I not read the whole thread

My Beerdrunk soul is sadder than all the dead christmas trees of the world

by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

You not write so good.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

English is not his first language.

Oh.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

He speaks the Queen's English.

chisoxqueen’s

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, I only

speak Cardassian.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kim Cardassian?

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

Yup.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

you fucking wanker

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by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Relax

We’re all just taking a piss

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by NorthSidePaulie on Sep 2, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey. Woah. Do you kiss TP's mom with that mouth?

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-Don Quixote

by SkanchoDanza on Sep 2, 2010 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't we all?

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by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

range

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

according to my figures

Konerko has had the best range the last two years – why so bad this year?

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by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Too busy hitting.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish someone would answer this properly

My Beerdrunk soul is sadder than all the dead christmas trees of the world

by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

You think those are mutually exclusive?

I think there may be a relationship, even if peripheral.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

click the link and you might find out

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by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok - just one thing

when people on here go on about ‘range’ – what are they talking about? In general I mean, because I can’t work it out

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by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

range refers to the amount of area you can cover in the field

so a shortstop that can consistently field balls in the hole and up the middle would have more range than a first baseman who fields balls in a 6 foot radius

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by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

One thing I don't get is range

According to Wikipedia

Range Factor (commonly abbreviated RF) is a baseball statistic developed by Bill James. It is calculated by dividing putouts and assists by number of innings or games played at a given defense position. 1 The statistic is premised on the notion that the total number of outs that a player participates in is more relevant in evaluating his defensive play than the percentage of cleanly handled chances as calculated by the conventional statistic fielding percentage.

does it mean he’s a bit slow – is that it essentially? – I still can’t work out how he was the highest rated the last two years yet is rubbish this year when he doesn’t look any different to me.

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by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

The eye test fails for range because most defensive plays are sure things one way or another (ie a play everyone makes or a play no one makes)

The plays in which some fielder make the play and some don’t are rare so it is hard to compare one fielder to the next.

by joewho112 on Sep 2, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

according to fangraphs, he's been middling at best range-wise.

2010
2009
2008

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

In what way does UZR differ from range factor?

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by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

i was trying to lead you to RngR- range runs above average.

how many more/less runs you save due to range versus the average 1B.

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

range factor, iirc, is not based on stringer data

it’s just a composite of plays made without any idea where the ball was or how it was hit.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

i don't think anyone's saying he's all that different from years past

the point is that 1B are 1B because they can’t play 3rd, 2nd, SS, CF, RF, LF, or catcher. in the whole WAR calculation, defense is divided up into how you did at your position and then how your position does compared to other positions. first basemen, for instance, are estimated to be about 15 runs worse at defense than third basemen. so if Konerko is 5 runs above average at first base, he’s still 10 runs worse than the average 3B.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know what you are on about pal

I know all that – but according to the figures he was the best FB in range the last two years and now he’s not very good.
I don’t believe any of these field stats any more they just seem so subjective and everyone interprets them differently.

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by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry i hadn't checked the UZRs

all i can say is there’s a lot of noise in the data and that takes time to sort through. it’s similar to (but not as bad as) BABIP. we used to say that there’s no BABIP skill for pitchers. now we say there is, but it’s very small. it took longitudinal studies (rather than mere year-to-year correlations) to demonstrate that. the smaller the correlation, the more data you need to see it show through. i don’t think the data for UZR is biased in particular, especially not for infielders where park effects are basically nil and groundballs are very easy to identify.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Basically nil?

I’m sure it a very small factor, but would, say, slope of the basepaths or infield grass height ever be factored in?

Would it be too much of a stretch to say that a given shortstop at Tropicana could have the same results with less talent than a shortstop elsewhere?

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by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

couldn't have said it better myself.

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

probably not oakland either

since range for infielders is judged on ground balls.

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by mick10 on Sep 2, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

data for UZR goes beyond range

and actually i don’t think it’s the case that range is purely measured on ground balls. i assume that line drives and pop ups are involved as well, just to a far lesser extent.

don’t quote me though.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

turf vs. grass probably matters a good deal

and you can tell about how much it matters. check out home and away BABIP for the Twins while they were in the dome and you’ll probably see a significant bump at home.

the number of astroturf fields is at 1 now isn’t it? that’s why i went with “basically nil”. the new fieldturf stuff is as similar to grass as the team installing it wants, i’d guess.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really?

I would assume Fieldturf would still be much shorter than even closely-cropped grass. Could be wrong?

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by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

also have you played on the stuff?

it’s a pretty good substitute for grass

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by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

i played in a flag football league last fall that was on fieldturf. i loved it.

have had some trouble finding the right spikes for it though.

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I get rubber dirt in my shoes on the two fields I know of.

dunno if the looseness of the dirt is different on other fields.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

north and montrose?

me too. i bought football spikes, but they’re too long. lucky i didn’t blow out a knee the way those things grabbed the turf. gym shoes are a bit slippery though.
thinking of shaving my spikes down a bit for this season, but that’s a lot of work for a flag football league.

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

nah, out in the burbs.

a few guys I know that play a lot use soccer spikes.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'll take a look.

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

go with soccer spikes

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by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hate that rubber shit sooooo much

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by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

quello è che cosa ha detto

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by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha!

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's important to recognize

that different things become statistically significant at different points. in addition, often players play better or worse and defense is no exception to that. why is paul konerko’s batting average from each of the past three years .240, .277 and .320? why are his home runs 22, 28 and 33 (and counting)? is that subjectivity? variance? talent?

by larry on Sep 2, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Which is where pretty much all the MVP candidates are coming from.

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by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Sep 2, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Except Josh Hamilton and Robinson Cano. And Adrian Beltre.

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by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Beltre?

Not a playoff contender. Cano and Hamilton, sure. But PK has to be in the conversation. Not exactly a Triple Crown contender, but close. Look at the stats.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

and that conversation would go

there are about twenty players more valuable in the american league than paul konerko.

by larry on Sep 2, 2010 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

YOU ARE A SELF-HATING JEW.

Without Paulie’s barehanded grab in Game 1, there IS no BuehrleMeter.

I could go on and on.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Glad you clarified that

lest some Islamist extremist named Abdullah-to-click try and blow up your office.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

best news I've heard in a while

thank s

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by Air Raid Siren Stan on Sep 2, 2010 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

i could go on and on. hahaha. clearly, your examples are limitless. and none better than that one, too.

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

But the MVP

race hasn’t exactly caught up to the use of the advanced metrics yet. Konerko will probably end up fourth or fifth, regardless of whether or not he deserves it or where we think he should be.

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by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

and it may never do so.

evan longoria is 4th/6th in WAR. good luck explaining to people why he should get it when there are guys chasing the triple crown.

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right.

There was a glimmer of hope last year with Mauer and Grienke, but I think the regression back to the importance of RBI’s is back in 2010.

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by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can't tell if you're being fecicious or not

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-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

feceshus.

And he’s right.

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Josh Hamilton and Joey Votto/Pujols

DO deserve it, and I agree will win it. I don’t think they will win it because of the advanced metrics, I think they’ll win it because of the importance that is still given to RBI’s and the like.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or WAR?

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=6&season=2010&month=0

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by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

What I'm saying is

that despite the actual, practical, real-world value of the stats (like WAR, FIP, xFIP, etc) the voters for the awards don’t value them as highly as they should.

I KNOW that Pujols/Votto/Hamilton are the leaders for WAR and are the three best players in baseball this year. My point was i don’t think they will get MVP votes because of their WAR, but because of their traditional stat line.

It was a comment on the stats the voters think are the most important, not the ones that are in fact more accurate.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

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by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I didn't realize until just now that wu helped you with your spelling.

Are you helping him “clear out his desk?”

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by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well yeah. except for them.

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by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Sep 2, 2010 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm just confused because the AL MVP will not be a 1B.

Unless writers continue to defy logic and actually give it to Cabrera.

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by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's josh hamilton. winning the division solidified that already great case.

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by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Free strippers and heroin for all!

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

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't forget

the whip cream.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

so by my estimate the sox need to take 7 out of the next 10

without a day off to have a shot when the Twins get to town.

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 2, 2010 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

yes

not sure why no one else has responded to you

"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 Sep 3, 2010 6:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

the truth, it hurts!

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 3, 2010 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

I love off-day threads.

But now I am off to clear out my desk. Enjoy “Sniff and the Tears”.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

let me guess

a few yellowing newspapers, some moth eaten polaroids that hark back to your youth, some spent batteries, used hankerchiefs, some loose change worth fuck all, a mini torch, some folders from training courses that you once went on, reference books for your job that you never read, plastic cutlery, etc., etc.

just fucking leave the lot and tell em to dump it

My Beerdrunk soul is sadder than all the dead christmas trees of the world

by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn. I bet you nailed it exactly! (Maybe a picture of the kid?)

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Drawings done BY the kid.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha - yes I forgot - that's nailed on

My Beerdrunk soul is sadder than all the dead christmas trees of the world

by hoodlight on Sep 2, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahaha. that's about right. i also had this, but that might not be typical.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

two things:

a) that was worth seeing twice
b) where do you find those things? toy stores?

Hope he’s not writing the 2011 White Sox Anal too. -Sox Machine

by Jack M on Sep 2, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

The joke isn't funny if you have to tell it twice.

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

by Chiburb on Sep 2, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

i have one too!

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.''

by OznCoop on Sep 2, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

8 boxes worth,

plus all the wall hangings (including my fantasy camp team photo). Stock Traders Almanacs from 1990-2009 and assorted texts (CFP crap). The best stuff is the pictures of/drawings by my kid, the thank you’s I kept (glory hound that I am), and my Sox hat and mug.

Barely fit it all into the SUV. It’s a relationship business, hoodster. And it is 21 years worth (I keep stuff).

Glad to move on. Thanks for mentioning it, though. No second thoughts here.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

POOP IN TH DESK

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.

by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

This almost (almost!) made me whiskey spit-take.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does this mean you're in the "Driver's Seat?"

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good call.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

there are way too many tickets left for the twins series

get them discounted for that tuesday here

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 2, 2010 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Season over, stanchar says we don't deserve a winning club.

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

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love finding roundtable discussions by the who's-who of SSS sandwiched in between

masterbation jokes and Twain frustration. Made a huge deal today at work, I’d been working on for a few months, possibly saved my life as I know it…all my good mojo is being directed toward this weekend and kicking the RS asses!

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 2, 2010 2:15 PM CDT reply actions  

That's fuggin' awesome. Congrats.

What do you do again?

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks dude.

I am a headhunter. I placed a Sr. Counsel for a large renewable energy company based out of Spain.

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 2, 2010 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

You should direct some of that good mojo into degrading Red Sox fans this weekend.

Specifically for our reading pleasure.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll work on it...I have the afternoon off tomorrow

Of course…all Fanposts will be compared to Der Twain and since you guys liked that exercise so much, anything else may just be disappointing.

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 2, 2010 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

mr. rhubarb?

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.

by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I still have Franny & Zooey to go.

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 2, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm going to have a copy of Der Twain urn Heavern on me

when I go on my next Mauer assassination attempt.

"OzzieOzzieOzzie: eep"

by South Side Expat on Sep 2, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I got it.

Be sure to yell “Danner Gladden!”

I’m surprised the local MSP media hasn’t done a story on “SOX FANS WHO ROOT FOR TWINS FANS TO DIE IN TRAIN WRECKS!”

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

as long as he is alive

and john lennon isn’t, i think people aren’t going to rec it.
if it’d been ringo, then you’d have been fine.

by craigws on Sep 2, 2010 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

My Twin fan friend in Mpls has a son named Holden.

At least he successfully kept the kid rooting for the Pack instead of the Vikes.

"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473

by NorthSidePaulie on Sep 2, 2010 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

a rather liberal interpretation of success.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Not for my ilk

"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473

by NorthSidePaulie on Sep 3, 2010 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

If there's ever a more imitable accent than the Sawks fans...

But, sure, there pressure is there. Way to blow your wad on a dry run. Now you’ve got a mess on your hands.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

The dilemma of every artist

is not to repeat, lest you become a cliche of yourself. I have something coming along nicely already.

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 2, 2010 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, shit.

Say no more.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Senior Counsel

When does he or she start writing for SBN?

They’re all lawyers, dontchaknow?

Oh, and congrats

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

do you place associates?

if so, any idea how the chicago market for jr associates is? still pretty awful?

Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.

by Illini0509 on Sep 2, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's exactly what I've been told

Thanks.

Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.

by Illini0509 on Sep 2, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

How is that a soul-crushing job?

Wait, I was a recruiter for a year. Worked out of the house. I absolutely hated it.

I understand.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, good for you.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks man

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 2, 2010 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Renewable energy is the balls.

Not that you probably particularly care where you placed the guy.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Most of my searches have been in this industry lately

But you’re right I dont care where i make my next placement, as long as I make it.

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 2, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

No doubt funded by taxpayers

I’m no expert but almost everything I’ve read is that renewable energy is not profitable enough to stand on its own. Doesn’t produce enough power to justify the cost of the inferstructure. Maybe one day it will but until then, it’s the taxpaying public subsidizing it.

by moroots on Sep 2, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

define 'far'

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cheater.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

probably less than 50

if we tapped all the oil in the world we know about we have 75. With what we are currently working with factor in the estimates of how much China and India might use, that will be used up much faster.
I guess to summarize, all estimates I’ve seen has been 40-80yrs.

Why is this brainless, legless drunk still on my TV?-RWShow

by soxshenanigans on Sep 2, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

All?

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes, all.

or at least all that is known about. this includes anwar and other sources that are known about, but not tapped.

Why is this brainless, legless drunk still on my TV?-RWShow

by soxshenanigans on Sep 2, 2010 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

You need to read some other sources.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's fine.

Neither is oil, on a standalone basis.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd like to hear why you say that

Don’t forget that oil has numerous practical applications beyond energy. “I have one word for you, are you listening? Plastics.”

by moroots on Sep 2, 2010 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mr. moroots, if you don't mind my saying so, this conversation is getting a little strange.

;)

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah but TP's mom is way hotter than Dustin Hoffmans.

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 Sep 2, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, you know?

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was under the impression that everyone had heard.

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 Sep 3, 2010 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

Absolutely. I just wish I could shake off this image as larry in the role of Mrs R.

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

image *of

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oil-producing inferstructure is privately owned, in the U.S. at least.

But inferstructure to support oil-based transport, perhaps the largest share of net oil consumption, is largely publicly funded. Interstates, streets construction, etc, etc. Not to mention oil-based transport incentives, like fast food, suburban land use, etc., providing the “greater imposed public cost.”

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

But I'll give you plastics, Dustin.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Read an interesting article in NYT on the size of the subsidy to car owners that free and underpriced parking provide

It was sizable. Much of it due to zoning regulations and cities’ unwillingness to charge more than a few bucks at parking meters.

by joewho112 on Sep 2, 2010 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here in Chicago we have a solution to that

Sell the revenue from public parking to an investment bank at considerable less than it’s worth!

by moroots on Sep 2, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even at the current prices, we are way underpaying

I can’t help but laugh everytime there is a story on the local news with people whining about the parking meters. “Wah wah wah. Why are the things I like and find highly valuable not free. It’s unfair”

Cue WU with a comment about healthcare and/or public education

by joewho112 on Sep 2, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

i agree

but after being pandered to for so long by politicians, their reaction shouldn’t be a surprise.

by moroots on Sep 2, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think anyone is saying parking should be free, or even cheap.

But to see the money flowing from the public good to a privately held company… well, that’s upsetting. And there is still something to be said for taxpayer-financed, “free” institutions. I’m looking at you, zoos and libraries.

I guess my question here is: where does it end?

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Government should not pick winners and losers

Chicago is the worst of the bunch. It’s ridiculous. The TIF program is the most under-reported scam, it really makes my blood boil

by moroots on Sep 2, 2010 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

And, yes.

Apparently you read the Reader.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah when I feel like getting pissed

I won’t buy a home in Chicago/cook simply because real estate taxes are so fucked

by moroots on Sep 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

relax. jump in the pool.

I photoshopped a boner on the security guard but it's too dark to see --- billyok

by mick10 on Sep 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah!

Let’s get less than half the market value, not taking into account inflation or anything else! Let’s fill the budget gap for one year, and lease this shit out for 74 more! I DON’T SEE A PROBLEM HERE.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup.

But “greater imposed public cost” doesn’t really motivate the masses.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's not like the masses are being told by their friends that this shit is coming

most people will do stuff endorsed by people they trust. but most people don’t know any scientists, let alone a climate scientist. how many evolution deniers are there in this country?

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh. Don't get me started.

I just watched Jesus Camp.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why would you do that to yourself?

Did you at least make it into a drinking game?

"OzzieOzzieOzzie: eep"

by South Side Expat on Sep 2, 2010 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was interesting.

Also horrific. And prophetic. I love/hate this country.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

also that's a somewhat shallow analysis

it’s not like i ride my bike everywhere, despite the fact that i’m fairly convinced of global warming. or at least i’m convinced i should be convinced.

but i do think that if everyone had my approximate belief, we’d probably be okay. given that’s not the case, my actions are insufficient.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heh, same here.

Global warming is past the point of debate (or should be, at least), but it’s not like I’m doing a ton to stop it. Driving is so much easier.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

besides, al gore is working on it now that he has the internet running smooth.

I photoshopped a boner on the security guard but it's too dark to see --- billyok

by mick10 on Sep 2, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

Being environmental is GAY.

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 Sep 2, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cunt.

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

quickly flag and cloak.

flag and cloak!

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

the "duck and cover" of the new millenium

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 6:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Neither was the Interstate Highway System

profitable enough to stand on its own. But the economic multiplier effect was pretty large.

I’d expect something similar of anything that can reduce our dependency on energy sources whose use funds hostile regimes and quite possibly make be cooking the planet.

"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473

by NorthSidePaulie on Sep 2, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Nobody likes to be told their way of life is unsustainable"

Name the musical… anyone?

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

cats?

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Apocalypse Now?

it had some kick-ass music…

"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473

by NorthSidePaulie on Sep 2, 2010 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Little Shop of Horrors?

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Worst Musical Name, ever...

yet won 3 Tonys….

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's some good shit right there

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.

by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Best ever.

Still listen to it. Still relevant.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 3, 2010 6:09 AM CDT up reply actions  

i still feel sympathy for pontius and judas because of 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.

by U-God on Sep 3, 2010 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

Good call.

Especially Judas.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 3, 2010 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

my favorite moment of catholic school (in my 4 years of it)

writing a one page paper as a 6-year old about judas not being such a bad guy

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.

by U-God on Sep 3, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

seussical?

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope...

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Y'all ready?

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Urinetown"

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think jesus christ superstar is worse

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Saw it twice.

OK – the wife liked it.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 3, 2010 6:08 AM CDT up reply actions  

i am beyond confused at why this is happening

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.

by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

red sogs boring.

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 Sep 2, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

you're all terrible

and i hate you.

but i hate Nick Swisher more.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Wake up on the wrong side of midnight?

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

by Teahenny Penny on Sep 2, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

You really need to be here when people make fun of you.

It’s not as fun when you’re gone.

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 Sep 2, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

no kidding

it got so squished over there, i had to fend for myself down here.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

From what I've gathered,

you’re stupid, can’t spell, go both ways, and may be gay? Just trying to summarize the insults here so we’re all on the same page. Discuss.

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 Sep 2, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's a charity case type thing

I’m allowed to post and the Good Lord refrains from swallowing whole this hive of scum and villainy.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

We must be cautious.

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 Sep 2, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

it allows me to steal from old ladies and children!

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

at least it's an ethos.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

forgetting ginger and an affinity for these:

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

by thatshortkid on Sep 2, 2010 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

he left the game today with an injury, stiff left knee

i know Al Yellon will not approve, but i hope it’s serious, clearly!

FNS

Hope he’s not writing the 2011 White Sox Anal too. -Sox Machine

by Jack M on Sep 2, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Rotation of Hurricane Earl

could mess up the rotation of the Chicago White Sox. Yikes!

One day, the dream will come true.

by brianp88 on Sep 2, 2010 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Did Joe West get this series?

Anybody see him in the Tigers-Twins game. I’m not sure the guy even tries to gauge whether pitches are balls or strikes, he has like an internal cointossing mechanism for balls that are somewhat close near in proximity to the plate, with somewhat close near in proximity defined as some distance that feels right at the time given the current scoreline and likelihood of playing more baseball.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

815sox &boyonthedock

you can do it

"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches" Jim Bouton

by Grinder Rule #42 on Sep 2, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Day 5 for me

I have to admit that I am taking Zyban to help and its making a major difference

by 815Sox on Sep 2, 2010 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

alright, earl: it's on. let's play some chicken.


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

by thatshortkid on Sep 2, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Good luck, man. Don't forget to bring a jacket.

"Bee curful, dont wannur get sucked under der wheels like Mildreder's brudder ehr?"

by homesickalien on Sep 2, 2010 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

don't forget to bring *your jacket back with you*.

fixed.

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

by thatshortkid on Sep 2, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on.

Evacuations are for pussies.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 2, 2010 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

"shit man...i didnt just hit that- i evacuated that pussy!"

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 5:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

wouldn't evacuating

mean you did the opposite of what you were meant to do?
shouldn’t you be flashmobbing it?

by craigws on Sep 2, 2010 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

so why are we getting mets and braves in chicago instead of twins vs tigers

on MLB network?

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 2, 2010 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

do you really want twins vs tigers?

detroit had bases loaded with no outs and managed to score 1 =(

by rjhubs on Sep 2, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

so they scored one more than the Sox would have in other words.

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 3, 2010 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

fuck the tigers

avila out at home on a single… they’re useless

by southsiders on Sep 2, 2010 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

i dunno,

they’re pretty useful if you have some pity just laying around.

by craigws on Sep 2, 2010 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

somehow, this news seems ironical.

matusz and hudson rookies of the month.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100902&content_id=14216134&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

DOROTHY MANSHIP WAS A SAINT!

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Saw it on Gameday, blurted out the same thing.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

All aboard Dorothy Manship!

Mauer can’t watch unless he pays $1,000

by moroots on Sep 2, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck him.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

detroit the team doing their best impression of detroit the city. being worthless.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

also, red sox on their 4th pitcher right now.

and it’s douchlebon (or papeldouche if you prefer) and he’s in trouble. 2 on, no out.
go O’s. extra innings would be good.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

oops read it wrong

PH not DH
still can’t help the winning expectancy

by rjhubs on Sep 2, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

eh, playing for the tie i suppose.

but with ceasar izturis and josh bell coming up not many options look too good.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wes Manthooth will throw shutouts the rest of the way

They’re like the Borg. One goes down, two more take its place.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's pretty convenient for minnesota.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

no worries.

i’m sure caspar wells is just as good.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

*casper

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

caspar weinberger was just as good

and he didn’t even play baseball. and he’s dead.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck him.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

joe west just ejected gardy.

haha.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Because your team

Isn’t as good as the one ahead of you (heavy sigh). And because Joe West is the cuntiest of
cunts around.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 9:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

That's a donkey.

Or are you saying the horse is wearing the 4-H shirt?

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

my fucking ass.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

PRINT IT!

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

As much as the next guy.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like her jeans. so practical.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh.... I thought they were cutoffs over some kinky-ass pants.

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

those are boots

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.

by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

whoa...

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

really?

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

waders?

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

on a farm with dead things?

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am truly shocked. Thanks for clarifying.

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

anytime

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.

by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

you just know Dr EL bought a pair of those last night

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 3, 2010 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

and they feel sexy as hell!

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 3, 2010 12:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

compelling and rich.

Hope he’s not writing the 2011 White Sox Anal too. -Sox Machine

by Jack M on Sep 3, 2010 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

that looks more donkey

but either way. w.t.f.

also, UG sees that chick in the gloves and needs to change his pants.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

She's a looker.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

ohyeah. 6.5 easy.

gotta be some kinda of animal professional with all that latex

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

first off, it's a moose

second, that girl is cute

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.

by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

AND SCENE

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.

by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

males lose their horns after the mating season to save energy

they regrow them next year. same as in deer.

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.

by U-God on Sep 2, 2010 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

you are an educator and a gentleman

I have no idea why your posts always get disrespected one way or another.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was about 10 feet away from a moose hiking the Tetons about 5 years ago

It was awesome. Also a bit scary.

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 3, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

Should I change my nickname for you to MF?

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 3, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

nah

why break from tradition?

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.

by U-God on Sep 3, 2010 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Death means you see God.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 3, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

Somehow

Foolishly, I know realize, I expected the second part of my comment to get the reaction. Huh.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

*now

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

My God

Does NO amount of injury stop that fucking Minnesota group?!!? Jesus, Mary and Joseph, this is beyond belief.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 9:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

DSNB!

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Wouldnt

‘Keep those blessings coming, boys!’ be a bit more appropriate? Or something along those lines?

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 9:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

7-7!!!

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.''

by OznCoop on Sep 2, 2010 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

TIE GAME!

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Tie game!

Thanks Busta Rhymes.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Time to fire up the audio feed on the At Bat app, eh?

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

i'm rooting for mlb network.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

My God, what the fuck is with these losers.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wait

Was it, ‘Holy fuck, you Tigers!’ or was it, ‘Holy!!! Fuck you, Tigers!’

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

The power of positive thinking

The power of positive thinking….the hope of possible positive outcome….hope fading….sadness.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

boooooooooooooo

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

that was fun while it lasted.

not.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, the good news

Is that clearly, the Twins have as many pen issues as we do, many more rotation issues and don’t have relievers coming off the DL. Plus, it looks like they aren’t getting Morneau back soon. So, there’s that. Now, if they would just start losing.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:18 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

HELL YES!

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Insert Price is Right horn.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

i guess casper wells is as good as miguel cabrera.

huh?

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

SSS

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

So did WU

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Haha who was it before

Who was talking about Casper Wells? Well done, lol.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

me.

thank you.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Casper! My guy!

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

caspar weinberger is always getting rec’d

by foryourhead on Sep 3, 2010 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions  

tie game is not going to cut it

tried that last night…more runs!!!!!!!!

Mark Teahen peed in my canteen.

by SavePeavytill2010 on Sep 2, 2010 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

very astute

Mark Teahen peed in my canteen.

by SavePeavytill2010 on Sep 2, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

ass-toot?

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

or that

Mark Teahen peed in my canteen.

by SavePeavytill2010 on Sep 2, 2010 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's a crain wreck.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I will!

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 2, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alright Raburn.

Pretend it’s Bobby Jenks out there. Por favor?

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:25 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Erm, Avila

Pretend ’it’s Putz.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:26 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

None tonight

He no is dere

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

well, we all know the twins will win this.

/stanchar’d?

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey! Knock that off!

We don’t allow negativity, name calling or general meanness here at SSS. Buster!

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Is General Meanness related to General Soreness?

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 2, 2010 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

No

But I think he knows ElCabillosMatador.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

i think you're a clown

and a poophead.

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey

Is Valverder hurt or something? I haven’t seen him pitch in a while.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:31 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

4 HR and they still can't pull it off?

oh Tigers. you’re just not cut out for this world.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

bottom of the order to ya'.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:48 PM CDT reply actions  

If GameDay is accurate

Joe West has a…. ‘wide’ strike zone.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 10:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

if it was really accurate

it would tell you he’s at 2nd today

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think he deserves some credit for doing it from that far away.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I get credit for that all the time.

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 Sep 3, 2010 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

also, if it's accurate

he is umping at second base.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck that jug-eared motherfucker.

(wu)

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

i dunno

you wouldn’t like the gentleman masher when he’s angry

by rjhubs on Sep 2, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

This.

And welcome back, BM.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 3, 2010 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

1 million dollarz?

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 Sep 3, 2010 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

don't do it, thome. you've already done enough.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

he's grabbing bench.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Manny wouldn't even make it to the plate.

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

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

he only needs to be in the on deck circle

duh.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

woulda made repko

hit his 4th hr of the season

by rjhubs on Sep 2, 2010 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

didn't look at the ABs before posting that

making lots of mistakes today, i’ll just go back to work

by rjhubs on Sep 2, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

In the words of

Borris Badenov, “If you didn’t done it yet, don’t did it!”

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

duensing in.

he started on tuesday.
fuck him.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Detroit.

You are so, so, so close!

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:04 PM CDT reply actions  

eeeeeeeeeee.......yessssssssssss

"The game's out there and it's play or get played..."

by Air Raid Siren Stan on Sep 2, 2010 11:06 PM CDT reply actions  

woohoooo

a lead!

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 11:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I still hate Inge's ugly face, but I'm glad he scored a run

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by HappyHuman on Sep 2, 2010 11:06 PM CDT reply actions  

What's worse

his face or those ridiculous arm tattoos?

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

worse than spezio's?

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm going to say 'yes'

but only be because you can’t see Spezio’s since he’s out of baseball.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I dont know what is more horrifying- the tat, or the soulpatch

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

the tat is the worst

the dui, hit and run, and aggravated assault are a close second.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

slow clap

(GiT)

Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.

by Illini0509 on Sep 2, 2010 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

do you get slow clap from fucking a retard?

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

dunno

i wear protection when i fuck retards

Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.

by Illini0509 on Sep 2, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

straight jacket?

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope

straight jacket i save for cunts.

Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.

by Illini0509 on Sep 2, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

i saw it upclose

when it was bright red. terrible. the worst.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 2, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow. i bet he's a real smart guy.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

illini pride

Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.

by Illini0509 on Sep 2, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

The tattoos

It’s nice that he loves his kids, but those tattoos are too big and the style they’re done in is bad. You can’t even tell what they’re supposed to say.

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by HappyHuman on Sep 2, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I feel urpy about this.

Especially given that it’s the top of the order. Please, make me wrong, Valverde.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:13 PM CDT reply actions  

either gameday is way off

or 2 of the first three pitches to span were clear strikes.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:16 PM CDT reply actions  

This ump

who is apparently not Joe West, didn’t call two low strikes

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

and the 4th pitch.

mercy.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oy

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

by HappyHuman on Sep 2, 2010 11:17 PM CDT reply actions  

begin to prepare your tiger curses, ladies and gentlemen

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Lord

Brandon Inge truly can do nothing right.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh my God

this is totally, completely, and absolutely beyond belief.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Tigers are trying to lose this game

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

by HappyHuman on Sep 2, 2010 11:22 PM CDT reply actions  

eeeeeeeeee..noooooooooooooooooooooooooo

"The game's out there and it's play or get played..."

by Air Raid Siren Stan on Sep 2, 2010 11:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Good lord

Clown college, amateur hour, stooge-a-palooza….take your pick

by moroots on Sep 2, 2010 11:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Glass half-full.

Two division rivals who absolutely have to expend resources are doing just that in this game. You HAVE to hope the Twins have to turn to Blackburn tonight.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

goddddddddddaaaaaaammmmmmiiiiiittttt

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 11:23 PM CDT reply actions  

i'm going to have to see that span at bat tomorrow

because it looked real wrong on gameday.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Looked wrong

in real life on mlb.tv too.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh shit

somehow danny valencia failed to walk off

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 11:24 PM CDT reply actions  

good.

fuck their fucking pitching up. cheating fucking bastards.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

More innings

Umm…yay?

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

by HappyHuman on Sep 2, 2010 11:24 PM CDT reply actions  

seriously?

fuck this. i’m going to bed.

Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.

by Illini0509 on Sep 2, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I need to go to sleep

I have a job interview tomorrow, lol.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks!

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

nothing is easy, huh.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:24 PM CDT reply actions  

this game is a good illustration though

on how it is not just our bullpen that is infuriating

by rjhubs on Sep 2, 2010 11:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Look I'm all for saying that

the Twins are better than the Sox but now they are just beating the averages. They are literally winning games they shouldn’t be and being rewarded for failed bullpens and everything else. At some point their luck needs to stop!

Yeah but it worked!

by Dils on Sep 2, 2010 11:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Their luck doesn't 'need' to stop

it ‘should’ stop and we, most definitely ‘want’ it to stop, but luck, by definition, doesn’t ‘need’ to stop.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

These guys have all got butterfingers

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by HappyHuman on Sep 2, 2010 11:27 PM CDT reply actions  

i wish gameday had more colorful descriptions.

“casper wells meekly grounds out like a little bitch to 1B michael cuddyer. 2 out.”

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 11:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Jhonny Peralta, who the fuck spells their name Jhonny?

Assholes who ground into a fielder’s choice, that’s who.

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

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 2, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

3 outs.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

my favorite johnny

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

And what the hell was

Santiago thinking on that play?

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

michigan is an underdog against Uconn and the Tiger's can't put this one away.

meanwhile, I haven’t smoked weed in over 2 weeks do to my delivery service, which I’ve used for over 3 years here in BK, stopping service to Sunset Park.

and the bag I thought I had lined up for tonight, through a good friend, hasn’t come through yet.

fml.

by madvillian on Sep 2, 2010 11:36 PM CDT reply actions  

ladies and gentelmen, valverde v. span, top of the 11th.........

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:41 PM CDT reply actions  

FJWITA

"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473

by NorthSidePaulie on Sep 2, 2010 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

uncuntingbelievable.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

in australia

cunt is commonly used and does not have must stigma to it. Its cuntreal

by rjhubs on Sep 2, 2010 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

my cunting ass.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

burn v. burn?

"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473

by NorthSidePaulie on Sep 2, 2010 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES!!

Yeah but it worked!

by Dils on Sep 2, 2010 11:47 PM CDT reply actions  

ok so

morales, repko, tolbert. Who hits the game tie-er?

by daggins on Sep 2, 2010 11:48 PM CDT reply actions  

This would be after

Casilla, Mauer and Cuddyer bat, yes?

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh man whoops

went back an inning too far.

by daggins on Sep 2, 2010 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I mean

don’t get me wrong, one of those guys can win the game for the twins, just after 3 ground outs by the aforementioned three, haha.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

no telling

if the mothercunting umpire won’t call a god for cunting strike.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hopefully Joe gets in his ear

tells him all the umps want to go back to their hotel and watch the porn which they’ve already prepaid for 24 hours.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Because this is Sox Machine

we don’t care about other teams, until their stars turn 40 and then we sign them.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

That Sox Machine was an unintentional error. And I’ve never visited that site.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

for shame.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

that part was more of a joke. Of course we care about this game.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

however, sox machine doesn't

shouldn’t have corrected yourself

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

nobody has.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Considering we're in the mist of a division race

with under 30 to play it would make sense to have one every night now.

Yeah but it worked!

by Dils on Sep 2, 2010 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hope usc goes undefeated.

and then sadtrombones not being able to bowl it up

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

i was loving me some pete carroll at usc.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hope mauer has enjoyed his 13 innings behind the plate.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:53 PM CDT reply actions  

And

that because of the exact ending time of the game, he gets into a fatal automobile accident on the way home.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahahaha

ouch. He doesn’t have to die. Just be out for the rest of the year.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually, i take it back.

I want him to get hurt and be our for this year. Then come back for the rest of the contract, NEVER be hurt but just be really, really bad at baseball. Like, so the Twins have an albatross contract. That way he does more damage to the teams ability to compete with us.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

That sounds good

but realistically if Joe Mauer dies, the Twins are going to fold. I mean, if Mauer dies I’m pretty sure the rest of the team is going to spontaneously combust over the course of 72 hours.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, that's Nick Punto.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Except for the brown ones

who all look alike. Really, it just looks like the same team of 2 dudes, half white, half brown.

So, yeah, you’re still right. My bad. Night everyone. Wish me luck tomorrow.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 3, 2010 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

Good Luck...

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 3, 2010 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

the only ones i can pick out of a lineup are mauer and thome

i have no idea what justin morneau looks like. or nathan. or liriano. despite seeing them dozens of times.

which is weird, because i recall what most tigers/indians/royals look like, especially their stars.

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 3, 2010 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yea, that's fair.

Only as long as Morneau still gets dizzy taking a piss in the morning.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

You see?

Sometimes rooting for bad things to happen to people everytime I watch them play baseball works.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right

because when that decade-long beast is up, it’s probably when we’ll sign him to platoon at DH.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

coma til he's 45?

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 2, 2010 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

no... he can expire---thats ok with me.

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 2, 2010 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wonder if this game has driven anyone over at TT to do something

as radical as say….utter a real curse word.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 2, 2010 11:55 PM CDT reply actions  

See, this place is much more fun

when the assholes aren’t around.

"Rather be stupid and win than smart and lose."

-RWShow

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Sep 3, 2010 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

yay.

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.

by BuehrleMan on Sep 2, 2010 11:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey, the game's over

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

by HappyHuman on Sep 2, 2010 11:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Now time for Mauer to die.

The later it is the more drunks on the road.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 2, 2010 11:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Lighten up

They’re just baseball players. It doesn’t matter if they die.

by Gentleman Jim on Sep 3, 2010 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'm pretty sure that's what we asked for yesterday morning.

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 Sep 3, 2010 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

so the 11th wasn't closer worthy?

ran out of bad pitchers by the 13th? fuck you leyland.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 11:58 PM CDT reply actions  

fuck me

thought other dude pitched 3

forgive you jim.

by Trooper on Sep 2, 2010 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

glad you two worked it out.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 3, 2010 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

in my defense

all the stick figure batters on gameday look the same
and all the pitchers are invisible

by Trooper on Sep 3, 2010 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

249 pitches for the twins. that's a-nice.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 2, 2010 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I wish they had an 11 am game to play tomorrow as well

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

by DrEmilioLizardo on Sep 3, 2010 12:00 AM CDT reply actions  

someone i've never heard of

and he’ll be awesome

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 3, 2010 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

that was a perfect Twins loss

Both bullpens gassed.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 3, 2010 6:32 AM CDT reply actions  

Even used their new phenom starter Duensing for 2 innings.

TY Scott Baker.

OT: Boras to be fired by A-Rod.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Alex-Rodriguez-drop-Scott-Boras-as-agent

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 3, 2010 6:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

A-Rod drops Boras, after both made millions off of each other.

I don’t see a loser in this deal.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 3, 2010 6:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

OUR INNOCENCE

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.

by U-God on Sep 3, 2010 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

My innocence is just fine

I hope A-Rod feels some pangs of guilt while he polishes off a short stack of top shelf strippers.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 3, 2010 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

YOUR INNOCENCE IS GONE

A-ROID AND HIS SELFISHNESS HAVE RUINED EVERYTHING. WE NEED THE RESERVE CLAUSE BACK!

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.

by U-God on Sep 3, 2010 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

PAY ROD. BORA$$

(How’d I do?)

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 3, 2010 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

fantastic

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.

by U-God on Sep 3, 2010 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

thome goes to bat for manny, pretty classy..
“Manny always has had a tremendous work ethic,” said Thome, who’s now with the Twins. “That never changed during the brief time I saw him in Los Angeles. People never saw the extra work he would put in. It was pretty impressive.”

"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 Sep 3, 2010 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

Jug ear bas.....

….oh, heck. I can’t stay mad at him.

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

by 67WMAQ on Sep 3, 2010 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

I know, right!

He’s just so cute!

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 Sep 3, 2010 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

Wrong on so many levels.

Know the enemy. He is the enemy. It’s not show friends, it’s show business. He is taking food from the mouths of your family members!

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 3, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

WHAT A DOUCHE.

FJT!

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 Sep 3, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

is edwin jackson

throwing a cutter?

"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 Sep 3, 2010 6:49 AM CDT reply actions  

no.

and why someone would write an article like that, i have no idea. it’s called a slider. and it’s not difficult to see.

by larry on Sep 3, 2010 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

i definitely wanted your perspective on that article..thanks

"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 Sep 3, 2010 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

So it's not a cutter, but he's changed his slider's movment direction a bit?

Is there such a thing as a cut slider?

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 Sep 3, 2010 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

If he's changed his plane, it can happen

He also could just be throwing it harder.

EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine

by Sox Machine on Sep 3, 2010 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

it shouldn't be surprising that a guy who has improved his mechanics is getting better movement and, potentially, velocity on his pitches.

pitch f/x often has trouble deciding whether a pitch is a cutter or slider because they’re quite similar (i’d also note that i wouldn’t take velocity as gospel, either, because there are differences in the readings at different parks). talk to players from, say, 30 year ago or earlier and they’d tell you that a cutter is really just a slider. categorizing the pitch as one or the other isn’t really all that relevant. the point is that jackson isn’t throwing anything different; he’s just throwing it better.

by larry on Sep 3, 2010 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

word.

also i looked at the pfx to see if there was much different. meh.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Sep 3, 2010 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

Thank You Detriot!!

Twins go against the Rangers today, we gotta win these games.

by 815Sox on Sep 3, 2010 8:00 AM CDT reply actions  

Also feels like Fall out there today

Brings on the Stouts, Porters and Octoberfests!

by 815Sox on Sep 3, 2010 8:00 AM CDT reply actions  

from your posts I'm guessing you're up in Rocktown

but if you ever find yourself in the Western burbs, you should check out this place in Lisle, Chef Paul’s Bavarian Lodge. It’s right up your alley.

http://www.bavarian-lodge.com/Site/Home.html

by moroots on Sep 3, 2010 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

oh Al
6 pm, WCIU: White Sox at Red Sox. Manny’s return to Fenway. Will he be booed?

Never mind that the last homerun he hit this season was at Fenway.

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.

by U-God on Sep 3, 2010 9:24 AM CDT reply actions  

it's hard work actually looking things up

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.

by U-God on Sep 3, 2010 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

don't be mean to Al you guys

he tries his best!

"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."

by boyonthedock on Sep 3, 2010 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone in Madison?

Know a bar that will have the game on?

by 815Sox on Sep 3, 2010 9:31 AM CDT reply actions  

does cowley's wife monitor his twitter account?
Love Boston. Have this great massage place that I go to here. Already have an appointment.

"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 Sep 3, 2010 9:45 AM CDT reply actions  

No. OCab doesn't have WiFi.

"Sarcastic little bitch. I’m gonna marry her just to make her miserable." - South Side Expat

by RWShow on Sep 3, 2010 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

i'm guessing it's about a mile and a half down boylston from the park.

Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That's how rich I want to be.

by MarketMaker on Sep 3, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

Editors

Any idea why I can’t publish a FanPost? I hit preview and it keeps churning?

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 3, 2010 10:10 AM CDT reply actions  

a sequel to your last one?

epic as godfather II?

"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 Sep 3, 2010 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

You'll be sad

it has only one picture

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 3, 2010 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

it looks like tdoggs went off without a hitch at the same time

i couldnt even see yours, so maybe you guys hit publsh at the exact same time? or maybe you opened up some html and didnt close it.

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 3, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

My PC is running slow...

I’m gonna shut down and restart

When the going gets tough, the tough get optimistic

by Rhubarb on Sep 3, 2010 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

53 recs means you've ruined the system.

CHINA rations the rec’s.

I guess one man's pain in the ass is another’s perfect fit.
by mick10 on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT

by winningugly on Sep 3, 2010 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

weird

ill try to make one to see whats what.

MannyTheTorpedoes: the dotcher place me on wavers
/waves at passing car

by e-gus on Sep 3, 2010 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

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