Reading Room: The Twins are coming
by Jim Margalus on Jun 14, 2011 12:25 AM CDT
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Back in early May, the White Sox had a chance to kick the Minnesota Twins while they were down. Instead, they lost both games at home, and they were no-hit by Francisco Liriano.
Now, the Sox travel to Target Field to play the resurgent Twins, who have won nine of their last 11. But that shouldn't scare the White Sox, because they still have a ton of things in their favor.
No. 1: They won't face Liriano, who almost threw a second no-hitter against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
No. 2: Nor will they face their second-best pitcher, Scott Baker.
No. 3: Sox-killer Jason Kubel, Sox-thorn Denard Span and ex-Sox Jim Thome have joined Joe Mauer on the DL.
No. 4: Justin Morneau is battling a nagging wrist issue that is a big reason why he has just two hits in 27 June at-bats. It's unclear whether he'll be available for the opener.
Of course, this list doesn't matter. You can throw records out the window, as Juan Pierre says, because when these two teams meet, the Sox have a tendency to shrivel up. They're 11-27 against the Twins over the last two-plus years, and they aren't afraid to fumble any favors.
But back when the two teams met, the Twins had yet to call up Ben Revere. Even though he's hitting .272/.306/.284, he'll probably slap some singles, steal the bases, warn the British and force Hawk Harrelson to invoke the name of Carlos Gomez at least twice over the series. So I expect the White Sox will probably find a way to not lose one game out of three, then thank the Twins for the privilege of sharing the same ballfield. I keep waiting for them to prove me wrong.
It moved.
Between this article -- where both Williams and Ozzie Guillen say that Viciedo needs to play regularly whenever he's promoted -- and the growing discontent with Juan Pierre, it seems like we should think about girding our loins for a world where the Cuban Tank rolls between left field and DH.
With Father's Day approaching, Dave van Dyck delivers this worthwhile read regarding Guillen's open door policy for kids in the clubhouse, as well as the training facilities. Sometimes it seems like the White Sox require a marriage certificate and a child within six months of the first contract, and this might provide some background behind the organization's preference for stable (some might say boring) personalities.
I liked this part:
A week ago Sunday, after the Sox had just lost a disappointing game to the Tigers and lost pitcher Jake Peavy to an injury, Guillen carried 4-year-old Brody Dunn in to see his father, who had just struck out three times and was lustily booed.
"C'mon, let's get in the hot tub," Guillen said as they approached Dunn's locker. "And make sure you put your dad in there and drown (him)."
White Sox Claim Leyson Septimo - MLBTradeRumors.com
Tim Dierkes points out that the White Sox had fewer players on their 40-man roster than any other team, and they will use one of the vacant spaces on Septimo. He's a converted outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks' system, and Larry describes his stuff in the minor league fanpost thusly: "nice velocity for a lefty (95+). appears to generally have no idea where the ball is going."
Top five two-word anagrams for "Leyson Septimo" (without using the same word twice):
- Sleepy Motions
- Mostly Peonies
- Yelps Emotions
- Enemy Topsoils
- Seemly Options
Needless to say, I'm already heavily invested in his success.
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If he stinks, we can use noisomely pest!
Now that’s what I call upside.
by mechanical turk on Jun 14, 2011 12:35 AM CDT reply actions
Not the only creepy thing there
A week ago Sunday, after the Sox had just lost a disappointing game to the Tigers and lost pitcher Jake Peavy to an injury, Guillen carried 4-year-old Brody Dunn in to see his father, who had just struck out three times and was lustily booed.
“C’mon, let’s get in the hot tub,” Guillen said as they approached Dunn’s locker.
by Sox-35th on Jun 14, 2011 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yeah that took me aback a little too
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
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I'd just as soon never hear another word from that fluttering asswheel. - RWShow
If we can't win 2 up there
with this line up and the back end of their rotation, then I’m ready to write this team off as pretenders in June. No matter what, we’ll either lose a game or just keep pace with whoever is in first after this series if we take 2 of 3, so that sucks…
3 things in life I care about
Colts, Sox, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
Yup.
Can’t win one series in the middle of June? TOTAL FAKERS.
"Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.'"
Harsh, man.
While maybe it’s goofy to be so close to the ledge in June, Kyle’s got a small point. I’ll be supremely disappointed if they don’t win this series. It’s not a “must win” situation, but these are the games the Sox really do need to take.
the giraffe has struck Adam Dunn out. -South Side Expat
I'm with you.
Great opportunity for the Sox to put one across their bow and make a move in this craptastic division.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
So if it's not 'must win' games but games they 'need to take,' what are they?
AJ Pierzynski: You have to want to catch.
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jun 14, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
bah
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
by winningugly on Jun 14, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
black sheep.
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
by winningugly on Jun 14, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
they're necessary, not absolutely necessary.
reviewing the jurisprudence on mcculloch v. maryland and its progeny should help you discern the difference.
Justice Marshall's opinion states:
“Good based-ball teams, on the whole, shall empty the life out of a North-Woods team that is vastly lacking in performance. Upon the event of a series loss, without regard to advancement in season, a fanatic supporting the self-described good ball-club shall necessarily and properly extend their physical person upon the nearest overhang, which shall provide favorable circumstance for mortal danger. Provided a sweep, fanatics shall demand team management sell the entirety of valuable assets, leaving behind peanut shells, two faded blue posterior supports, and the Frenchman Jean-Pierre.”
the giraffe has struck Adam Dunn out. -South Side Expat
by Uribe Down on Jun 14, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
If the Sox don't meet my prerequisites for June success I will re-watch all of Party Down.
THEY HAVE BEEN WARNED.
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 14, 2011 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Jim Abbott.
the giraffe has struck Adam Dunn out. -South Side Expat
by Uribe Down on Jun 14, 2011 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
very SSHish
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by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 14, 2011 6:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Very inside joke-ish
Assuming the new guy knows what a SSH is.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
true dat
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by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 14, 2011 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions
That I don't :)
I’m not saying the season is necessarily over, but losing this series will move us to a minimum of 5 back and 4 games under.
If the Sox lose this series and go on to make the playoffs and more, then I will kindly look this up and post a “You told me so” fanpost, but this is the type of series that playoff teams win with ease.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
if management leans towards bringing viciedo up, when would be the best time?
who would go down? i assume as bad as pierre has performed, they’re not going to let him go. but barring an injury, i don’t see a spot opening up for viciedo.
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by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 14, 2011 1:37 AM CDT reply actions
mmm, just saw the mlbtr posting on the RR
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by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 14, 2011 1:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Viciedo for Linebrink
sorry. I just had to type that.
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Jun 14, 2011 2:30 AM CDT up reply actions
you sir, deserve a flagging!
We all make mistakes wu.. I’m sure there has been a few times I was drunk enough that I forgot to put the booze in - GiT
I pulled a little something out of my ass. i’m feeling somewhat better - colin
by Shoeless In SC on Jun 14, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The Guillen piece was actually carried in the Orlando Sentinel this AM.
Thanks, Eeyore (I mean, Jim) for that. Cracked me up in the commode this AM. Soon-to-be-ex was non-plussed. Eff her. She doesn’t get Guillen (or me, apparently).
I think we’ve got a good shot at 2 out of 3 if we can hold a late lead. Twain have been coming back as of late.
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
And FFS
it’s OK to cater to guys who have families. I like the fact that no one is throwing food or breaking lightbulbs (or punching walls and going on the DL) after a 9th inning blown save. Kids can be a welcome respite when you’ve had a lousy day.
It’s a game, man.
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
Yeah, sounds like the kids in the clubhouse is a good idea, especially for guys like Rios and Dunn.
Of course, that probably wasn’t even Rios’ Dubble Bubble.
the giraffe has struck Adam Dunn out. -South Side Expat
Didn't they blame Contreras' divorce for putting him in a funk for half a season?
FF
"we are going to have a skirmish" - pierzynskirules
yeah but what's that have to do with kids in the clubhouse?
We all make mistakes wu.. I’m sure there has been a few times I was drunk enough that I forgot to put the booze in - GiT
I pulled a little something out of my ass. i’m feeling somewhat better - colin
by Shoeless In SC on Jun 14, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps the kids caused the divorce
Or the divorce caused the kids
One of the two I’m sure
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
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Maybe RWS thinks that the kids in the clubhouse reminded Contreras what he would be losing due to his divorce
thus putting him on the downward spiral that affected half of his season.
We all make mistakes wu.. I’m sure there has been a few times I was drunk enough that I forgot to put the booze in - GiT
I pulled a little something out of my ass. i’m feeling somewhat better - colin
by Shoeless In SC on Jun 14, 2011 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
As long as the kids weren't in the hot tub
I believe you. There was something else to fear apparently after reading this article with kids and hot tubs and Ozzie
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
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If you read Ozzie's quote about Dunn and the hot tub and remove the (him) it looks even more worrisome.
We all make mistakes wu.. I’m sure there has been a few times I was drunk enough that I forgot to put the booze in - GiT
I pulled a little something out of my ass. i’m feeling somewhat better - colin
by Shoeless In SC on Jun 14, 2011 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you suggesting
Ozzie wants to be his dad?
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
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or wants to drown the little guy:
“C’mon, let’s get in the hot tub,” Guillen said as they approached Dunn’s locker. “And make sure you put your dad in there and drown. (him).”
We all make mistakes wu.. I’m sure there has been a few times I was drunk enough that I forgot to put the booze in - GiT
I pulled a little something out of my ass. i’m feeling somewhat better - colin
by Shoeless In SC on Jun 14, 2011 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Its a weird scenario all the way around
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
"OK I will rec your post if the Sox sweep the Twins."-Rhubarb 6/14/11
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Read the whole thing.
No, it isn’t weird. “Come in the hot tub and help me drown your father” is larry hysterical.
I love Ozzie. Don’t always like him, but at the end of the day he’s got perspective and humor.
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
by winningugly on Jun 15, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was pretty funny, and not weird at all.
"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." big_fun, on ESPN loyalties
by homesickalien on Jun 15, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just talking shit
Ozzie is my guy!!!!!
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
"OK I will rec your post if the Sox sweep the Twins."-Rhubarb 6/14/11
Follow me on twitter @michaelcaserno and read my blog, it sucks but its fun
Easy series for the sox
This twaink awe thing permeates through the whole org. Fans and bloggers included. Easy series for the sox.
This sig is fantastic -winningugly
In Theory
In theory, communism worked. In theory.
And, in theory, the Sox should beat the Twins like Buford Pusser.
What?! I ain't no Professor Pickles!
from the movie "Walking Tall."
The original version. With Joe Don Baker:
What?! I ain't no Professor Pickles!
We need to help break the spell
the awe, fear, anxiety etc and so forth. What a lucky guy I am to see us take an A’s series and a twins series all in one week. Easy series for the sox.
This sig is fantastic -winningugly
Great movie.
Great performance. Nice stick.
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
Uh-oh... now I've got the theme song in my head.
Muh-muh-muh-muh-mitchell….
by ReservoirDog on Jun 14, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
yes, and its 100x better
although Im pretty sure I would’ve preferred he leave the sticks of Tn alone.
It seemed like a pretty cool place before he fucked it all up.
There is a Buford T. Pusser museum down by my pops place where they have his actual stick on display.
342 Pusser St.
Adamsville, TN
But, like, who cares right? Sack up and such. ~ colintj
I'm just going to assume the article said
the Twins won the 2011 World Series.
The spelling may be terrible right now and the memes hit or miss, but the concepts have been pretty goo... Imagine what this guy can do when he is posting well
by vince_ on Jun 14, 2011 7:46 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Septimo
Always like seeing the sox acquire a live arm for coop to take a shot at harnessing. Wonder with their 40 man only at 37 now if they wouldnt take a shot at picking Aaron Poreda up as well… he seems absolutely lost at this point but getting back with the sox maybe he could salvage a career.
Just the pics and jokes would be worth it re: Poreda.
I miss him. And I miss cip.
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
Maybe we can hire a pr firm to look for him.
"Do you guys think you know more about sports than MJ or Kobe?"
by Tdogg on Jun 14, 2011 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions 10 recs
Wow, that was a bullseye.
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
ouch
JUST ME LITTLE OLE MICHELLE.....
by pierzynskirules on Jun 14, 2011 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Wearin my away jersey today at work and I'm getting a lot of stink eyes.
It’s hilarious because no one can brag about the Twins, so no one says anything.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 14, 2011 8:44 AM CDT reply actions
I come for the White Sox news...
…but I stay for the Palinisms. Nice one, Jim.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I wanna see .500 when we leave Minny
What about y’all?
Sabermetrics hurt my head, just give me the facts.
1 game over
Defeatist.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I want to see Adam Dunn bang one off the target logo pictured below.
I want to see ten thousand lutherans heading for the exits early every game.
I want to see Gardenhire weep.
I want a sweep.
But, like, who cares right? Sack up and such. ~ colintj
by e-gus on Jun 14, 2011 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 8 recs
Me too. At least let's do better than our Detroit series so far.
Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
I'm with you!!!!!!!
I would like to see him take off Minnie or Paul’s head. Then go to the upperdeck and eat it!!!!!!
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
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I would like to see
INFERSTRUCTUREEEEEEEEEEEEEE
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 14, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully Lillibridge starts all three games.
Minnesota has back luck with ’Bridges
by joewho112 on Jun 14, 2011 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
That's a little harsh dude
Wow! But well played nevertheless.
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
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Fangraphs explores the Konerko HOF argument:
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/has-ozzie-guillen-officially-gone-mad/
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
If only Ozzie would say something about Billy Pierce
Our manager wears 13, we were supposedly cursed, and we wear black. Let's play.
That's what I thought last time.
lol.
"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees."
perhaps because of the starters they will face and the guys on the DL
We all make mistakes wu.. I’m sure there has been a few times I was drunk enough that I forgot to put the booze in - GiT
I pulled a little something out of my ass. i’m feeling somewhat better - colin
by Shoeless In SC on Jun 14, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
that means nothing to me
have you watched these two teams play recently? this is still the big bad twin boogey monster that haunts my dreams.
alex casilla, the catcher filling in for mauer and ben revere have all been fairly productive lately.
i still think the sox can and should take em out, but im not looking past them.
But, like, who cares right? Sack up and such. ~ colintj
stop destroying our hope, dammit!
We all make mistakes wu.. I’m sure there has been a few times I was drunk enough that I forgot to put the booze in - GiT
I pulled a little something out of my ass. i’m feeling somewhat better - colin
by Shoeless In SC on Jun 14, 2011 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too
I cheer and jump up and down whenever we piss all over the Twins
That is why 2008 was such a great year. Not as good as 05, nothing will be. But it was up there
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
"OK I will rec your post if the Sox sweep the Twins."-Rhubarb 6/14/11
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Love your optimism
Anyone know when was the last time the Sox swept their candy asses
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
Follow me on twitter @michaelcaserno and read my blog, it sucks but its fun
2008 I think
when, you know, FNS was on the team. Miami Heat, cough.
This sig is fantastic -winningugly
by Rhubarb on Jun 14, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You never answered me
Since the heat failed, you’re my friend again yes. And thats 3 fricking years ago. We’re due
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
Follow me on twitter @michaelcaserno and read my blog, it sucks but its fun
I guess not. Well you better REC my post after the Twins series punk
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
Follow me on twitter @michaelcaserno and read my blog, it sucks but its fun
Do you have room for that in your Chia-Sig?
This sig is fantastic -winningugly
by Rhubarb on Jun 14, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL!!!!!!!!! Sure!
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
Follow me on twitter @michaelcaserno and read my blog, it sucks but its fun
Bahaha, awesome.
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/white-sox/post/_/id/5549/white-sox-strike-back-make-a-waiver-claim
Maybe idaman, but i think it’s funny.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 14, 2011 10:48 AM CDT reply actions
the finest of these are always when they're posted in the same post as the original.
by larry on Jun 14, 2011 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Dammit I read this article wrong.
Sigh…
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 14, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Sox are playing better than when they faced them last time.
And todays Twins lineup might not be any better than Oakland’s. The Twins might have everyone back in a week. When they get healthy, they are going to be tough to beat. But they aren’t there yet.
True
[Twins fan here] The Twins lineup is still decimated. The first five hitters in their preferred lineup are all on the DL right now, and Thome’s still dinged up and day by day. The only two of their best 8 bats they can count on being in the lineup these days are Young and Cuddyer, who are both turning in pitiful seasons.
Combine that with the rotation timing, and the Sox couldn’t have drawn up a better opportunity to start putting a crack in whatever their mental malfunction is with the Twins.
Then again, they’ve had good opportunities before and not capitalized, and the Twins have somehow won 9 of 11 with this AAA lineup, so who knows. The rotation’s been tearing it up in June, with even Pavano turning in a gem last time out. Should be an interesting series.
So you're saying we might not sweep?
"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees."
Cuddyers been showing signs of life
Hes about the only guy Id worry about in that line up right now.
well, not worry, I guess, but remain aware of.
But, like, who cares right? Sack up and such. ~ colintj
Um, they have kicked the crap out of Texas lately.
And Texas ain’t bad.
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
by winningugly on Jun 14, 2011 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
sss
"Rooting for the Twins is just a roundabout way of rooting for a first-round playoff bye for the Yankees." big_fun, on ESPN loyalties
by homesickalien on Jun 14, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
and the red sox have kicked the crap out of everybody lately,
but the sox swept them on their home turf.
it don’t really matter.
Something is in the water when people play the Twins in the summer
The Twins could be 1-59 at ASB and still find a way to make it in the end
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
"OK I will rec your post if the Sox sweep the Twins."-Rhubarb 6/14/11
Follow me on twitter @michaelcaserno and read my blog, it sucks but its fun
One way to break Teh Twain Awe...
Ozzie, Herm, and Mini-Fridge conspire to fake Mini-Fridge’s death after Pavano throws an inside pitch to the latter. Ozzie and Herm cart Mini-Fridge’s sheet-covered body off the field, while Ozzie angrily points to Pavano yelling, “Joo keel our spark-plug!” Sobs can be heard from the visitors dug-out and a loud “Noooooo!” escapes Old Man Vizquel’s lips*.
Of course, Mini-Fridge returns for game two thanks to a medical miracle at the nearby Mayo Clinic. WSox proceed to sweep der newly maligned Twain.
*This plan only works if Mini-Fridge can resist giggling from under the sheet while being carted off of the field.
NISFW (now it's safe for work!)
by greenlight on Jun 14, 2011 10:55 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I plan on burning a Twain effigy in my backyard prior to tonights game to exorcise any demons that may exist
I plan on converting Hudson’s glowworm into a representation of Cuddyer. I will hang it, have it drawn & quartered and then burn it.
This sig is fantastic -winningugly
how do you draw and quarter something that has no legs?
draw and halve? draw and third maybe?
But, like, who cares right? Sack up and such. ~ colintj
Be creative.
Draw and MS Paint. Or MS Taint.
And despite his prodigious, powerful display,Battling loneliness, rage, misery
There really isn’t much else left to say.
by winningugly on Jun 14, 2011 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Will any of that mumbo jumbo work on Morneau?
I hate Cudduyer less than him
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
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From the Dayan article
Kenny Willliams:
“I’m not going to bring him here to sit. [White Sox manager] Ozzie [Guillen] is not ready to change the mix he has right now, and that has to be respected.”
Putting on the pressure…
I initially misread 'respected' as 'retarded.'
Whoops.
AJ Pierzynski: You have to want to catch.
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jun 14, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
I cannot believe two of these fucking games are on WCIU
And I have to listen to the Cubs broadcast for two of those games too…
did you see my fan shot?
it doesn’t seem to say for sure but it seems like a possibility that the sox game may be on WTVO.
disheartening-o-meter: 7.9
I'm in champaign urbana
we don’t get WCIU here, but we’re still listed as in their territory.
FML.
i've never seen C-U listed as being in WCIU's territory.
my understanding is the farthest south it goes is kankakee.
at least tonight’s game will be on (digital comcast cable) channel 3.
disheartening-o-meter: 7.9
I cannot believe any fucking games are on WCIU
Henning didnt even know it was 2011-Patssuck456 5/5/11
"I don't know, I can't see inside his head."-Marian Hossa on Luongo
Can I get a KONG to go with my DONKEY?-RW Show 4/1/2011
Follow me on twitter @michaelcaserno and read my blog, it sucks but its fun
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"Keep trying to hit home runs and you'll end up playing in Mexico" - Ozzie Guillen's advice to Brent Lillibridge
by tailgater on Jun 14, 2011 12:43 PM CDT reply actions 9 recs
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