Twins 8, White Sox 5: First-inning outburst just makes it hurt more
by Jim Margalus on Jul 8, 2011 10:39 PM CDT
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PrintGavin Floyd was given a a luxury none of his rotationmates have been able to enjoy -- a four-run lead after one inning. He gradually gave it all back, and in the most painful fashion imaginable. Lots of pitches (25 in the second, 28 in the third, 25 in the fourth), lots of pitching from the stretch, an inability to throw his breaking ball for strikes, and consequently an inability to finish hitters.
He even committed an error -- that wasn't scored as such -- when he fielded Alexi Casilla's bunt, and then couldn't decide whether to tag him or throw it. He decided on the latter too late, and his soft toss to Paul Konerko was late. Casilla ended up scoring in the third, and only an amazing pick by Brent Morel on a hot smash by Tsuyoshi Nishioka prevented further damage.
Of course, it wouldn't have been a fan-murderer if Floyd hadn't provided the hope that he would escape the fourth with a 5-3 lead. He had a 1-2 count on the .164-hitting Rene Tosoni, but Tosoni laid off a couple breaking balls to work the count full before lining a two-run single to tie the game.
That was it for Floyd, but Will Ohman didn't help him out. Ohman got ahead of the soft-hitting Luke Hughes with two strikes, and Hughes worked the count full. Ohman threw a fastball, Hughes jumped on it, and the Twins scored the last of their seven unanswered runs.
The White Sox offense, meanwhile, packed it in after the first-inning flurry. They pounded Nick Blackburn for five runs, including an RBI double by Paul Konerko, a two-run homer by Adam Dunn, back-to-back doubles by Carlos Quentin and Alex Rios, and an RBI single by Gordon Beckham. That gave the Sox six hits in the first inning, and they had five over the last eight.
Record: 43-47 | Box score | Play-by-play
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I wish I could get a gif of Dunn blowing his bubble gum with Pauly was talking to him.
He had one of the dumbest looks I’ve ever seen on a mans face.
At what point would a fire sale begin?
Or at least some moves to lower payroll….
Bernstein said if they get swept that something will go down Monday.
Maybe something with Greg Walker. I’m ready to blow this up personally. The only reason I care about what bernstein said is that he was sitting next to Steve Stone for four hours.
They need to do something. More than firing a coach.
What would you suggest?
We are basically stuck with this for better or for worse. We have some in house moves we can make (and should make IMO) but I don’t think the Sox can do anything major. Our payroll is way to high.
When they are 10 games out, which isn't going to happen
But answer me this, who can/will the Sox move in this mythical firesale?
This is Gavin Floyd's fault IMO
Not Ozzie’s, Not Dunn’s, Not JP, Not Walker. Gavin had a cushion and basically came out shitting the bed.
This postgame is special
“They gave Gordon Beckham a five run lead and he couldn’t hold it. Ohman came in and gave up a five run homerun”. — Zach Zaidman
I've become numb to this team.
I’m out and was only able to check the score periodically. When I saw the score go from 5-2 to 8-5 my only reaction was to laugh, shake my head, and continue with my night. In past seasons this would have ruined my mood, but I guess I just expect it now.
by Bent Over Beckham on Jul 8, 2011 11:10 PM CDT reply actions
the white sox would have won
if my man teahen was in the lineup.
"michael gilhaney is an example of a man that is nearly banjaxed from the principal of the atomic theory. would it astonish you to hear that he is nearly half a bicycle?" ~~ sergeant pluck
Morel did well defensively, he made a big play that very well could have save the game
Had Gavin not melted down.
But I do think they should play Teahen more, he has had some big hits recently and at the very least they will be showcasing him for a salary dump move.
he sort of does
I was back and forth with him on twitter all day. Rongey will admit that he is frustrated, but at least to me it seems like he is defending the players too much. Like I’ve said, this is understandable considering his job is dependent on the players and coaches liking him enough to talk to him.
Zaidman is okay with football I guess.
Zaidman is worse with football, he will deny any rumors that are true.
If you listen to B & B, his reporting is very biased.
by chicagoallday on Jul 8, 2011 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Zaidman was terrible tonight
For you Rongey-haters, Zaidman illustrates the truth of the old Chinese maxim:
Be careful what you wish for, you might get it.
The same holds true for the anti-rotating DHers and Adam Dunn,,…
Baseball is life.
by elgonzo4sox on Jul 9, 2011 12:21 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't think anyone has a problem with a rotating DH dine properly
Such as a team rotating 4 legitimate outfielders at DH to rest them up. Think the Angels when they signed Torii Hunter.
by ObsidianXIII on Jul 9, 2011 2:40 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Zach zaidman is a little red haired bitch
Can’t stand him. Very condensending and thinks he knows it all.
"80 percent of this thread is rangerjae's sig". -Jim Margulus 6/16/11
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by rangerjae on Jul 9, 2011 8:08 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Why didn't Rongey do the postgame?
Did he commit suicide after the fourth inning?
Baseball is life.
by elgonzo4sox on Jul 9, 2011 12:13 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He mentioned thursday night that he was going to a wedding.
by ObsidianXIII on Jul 9, 2011 2:41 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Which is Rongey code for Celebrity Rehab
"Good teams win games. Bad teams have meetings."
by BobbySouthSide on Jul 9, 2011 7:38 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And Detrit doing what we are unable to do
beat the weak teams of our own division as Tigers has already taken 2 from the Royals. Tomorrow I am going out all day so that will save me from watching another painful defeat against the Twins (I hope I am wrong)… it is as if the Sox are trying to establish a record of the worse record ever against own division teams, and more consecutive losses against one of them (Twins)…
If you chase two rabbits both will escape!
i figured it out!
ozzie wants to permanently dishearten the twain. his plan is to win the division while going 0-18 against them. i am behind this plan 100%.
Well I will be attending the game tomorrow
First game of the season for me and I bought the tickets in late February expecting two teams competing for 1st place in the Central. Silly me.
...and boy are my arms tired! how was the ga- AW DAMN IT
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Jul 8, 2011 11:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Why is Kenny Williams so quiet???
That silence should mean changes to come or what? I hope we promptly begin to see changes, otherwise we will keep experiencing the same outcome. A lost after lost…
by Gerry0587 on Jul 9, 2011 12:40 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I was there
whoever said they had that chicago flag shirt with the hitmen on it, if you were at the game I may have seen you and complimented your shirt.
I walked in just as Dunn hit the homerun. the moment I sat down, the sox stopped scoring runs. I saw Dunns kid after the game too, he has the same potbelly, which was pretty cute
I'd just as soon never hear another word from that fluttering asswheel. - RWShow
Nose, cheek, nose, ear, nose, ear, brim of hat, ear.
That’s the sign for GIDP.
by Bent Over Beckham on Jul 9, 2011 2:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Floyd had a nice cushion and pissed it all away like a gambler who can't quit.
That was a fucking abortion of a game. The offense went to bed after the first inning. I will say that the fireworks show was very good though.
Then after the game I got stuck in traffic. Didn’t get home until after 1 AM. Unreal.
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
Blown lead errors bad at bats
It’s a fucking carnival ride that makes you commit and you can’t get off until the ride is over. I saw the score in the first because I was playing with the kids and then saw in the fifth and like someone earlier just shook my head and laughed.
I think the twins will win one more game but if Kenny can sit by and watch this and not do anything to free up space to bring deaza and tank up I’m not sure what’s real anymore.
The season is not lost but I’m getting tired of getting murdered.
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by rangerjae on Jul 9, 2011 8:05 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Vomit dAmn iPod is messing with me again
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by rangerjae on Jul 9, 2011 8:06 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
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