Indians 4, Sox 2: Fukudome Scalps Humber, Sox
by KenWo4LiFe on Aug 18, 2011 10:46 PM CDT
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PrintKosuke Fukudome lined a pitch off of Philip Humber's head in the 2nd inning, ending the starters evening and then he lined a Will Ohman pitch into the right field corner to give the Indians the go ahead run and eventually the rubber match. With the loss, the Sox fall back below the dreaded .500 mark at 61-62.
The White Sox got on the board first with a Paul Konerko home run in the third inning off of Justin Masterson, but the lead didn't last for long. Zach Stewart, who entered the game in the 2nd, gave up a Fukudome single and a Matt LaPorta home run to give the Tribe the 2-1 lead.
The Sox would strike back in the bottom of the inning. Alex Rios smashed a one out single to center, took 2nd on a wild pitch and came around to score on a Tyler Flowers base hit to left to tie the game at 2-2.
Will Ohman replaced Stewart in the 5th and had an easy 1-2-3 inning. In the 6th though, Shin-Soo Choo led off with an infield single which led to Fukudome's triple. After a LaPorta fly out, Jack Hannahan was hit by a pitch and Michael Brantley walked. Ozzie Guillen called on Jason Frasor, who struck out Jason Donald, but walked Asdrubal Cabrera to score Fukudome and make the game 4-2. Frasor sat down Travis Hafner to end the inning and the Indians never threatened again.
The Sox threatened in the 6th and 8th innings. In the 6th, Omar Vizquel hit a two out double and Tyler Flowers walked, which brought up Gordon Beckham. Beckham struck out looking to end the inning.
In the 8th, Adam Dunn led off with a bloop single, and after two outs, Vizquel singled and Flowers walked to bring up Beckham again. He couldn't get it done this time either, as he went down swinging.
Chris Perez entered in the 9th and set the Sox down 1-2-3 to end the game and the series.
* Humber left the game, but was alert and responsive. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow. If you didn't see it, it was a scary moment.
* Beckham ended the inning in each of his 4 at bats and stranded 7 runners.
* Flowers was 1-1 with 3 walks.
* Dunn went 2-4.
* Matt Thornton pitched the 7th and 8th innings and looked dominant as he retired every Indian he faced.
* Tomorrow, the Sox face the hot hitting Rangers as Jake Peavy faces Matt Harrison on Elvis night.
WP: Justin Masterson (10-7)
LP: Will Ohman (0-3)
S: Chris Perez (27)
HR: Paul Konerko (28), Matt LaPorta (11)
Record: 61-62 | Box | G.B. 4
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Josh Fields
… also would have struck out there.
LeBron James: Which of His Blessings would you deny?
by ProfessorEmmer on Aug 18, 2011 10:51 PM CDT reply actions
Bacon is very similar to Fields at the plate
Pretty sure Fields swung at crap pitches, especially high ones and also expanded his strike zone on the lower pitches. He looks like total garbage at the plate. I feel like every hit he gets is pure luck and has nothing to do with skill.
Hawk is disgusted with him
Wasn't Fields also advertised to be a plus base-stealer?
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It's time for Bacon to get a couple days off
.632 OPS at home. Mercy
"Good teams win games. Bad teams have meetings."
by BobbySouthSide on Aug 18, 2011 11:03 PM CDT reply actions
bridge? i'd take him at second if we need to give bencham a spa day.
by evenyoudorn on Aug 19, 2011 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
and no i don't think bridge can defend middle infield regularly
just saying, over offense and defense for one or two games of GB R&R… i’d look at bridge first
by evenyoudorn on Aug 19, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
the division no one wants
from the 60 game mark the tigers have picked -up, what, 3 games. the indians have lost about the same. the sox have picked-up nearly the same. while the streaky-bad twins remain streaky-bad and perennially bad royals are bad.
by explodingpinwheelsforfunandprofit on Aug 18, 2011 11:35 PM CDT reply actions
I know some of this fall on bacon batting behind him,
but Flowers is imposing for a guy with so few ML at bats. Great presence at the plate.
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
we're not paying flowers to walk!!!11!1
"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
if he qualified, his swinging strike rate would put him near the tops in the league
that said, he’s been great
I like what I'm seeing from this kid.
If he keeps this up the rest of the season and AJ manages to start 140 games next season, there’s something wrong.
Flowers
I have been impressed by his look at the plate pretty much every time I see him hit. The numbers dont lie so Im not going to get super excited about this guy but its a breathe of fresh air to see a guy who looks like he has a plan, wants to work a count and knows when to turn it loose ahead in the count.
Way way way too early to startup the Flowers bandwagon
Sample size is too small, but yes, he looks good so far.
AJ is still the #1 catcher on the team: #1 catcher BA in the league, #1 lefty OPS on the team (ignoring Buehrle’s and DeAza’s small sample sizes) and has just one RBI less than our supposed lefty run producer Dunn, even though it was only just recently (before AJ got hurt) that Ozzie started batting AJ ahead of Dunn in the lineup.
Baseball is life.
I believe Avila is a few points higher in BA
a VERY AVERAGE Sox Machine refugee
Good to hear, iirc you weren't a fan of him in the past
a VERY AVERAGE Sox Machine refugee
I'm so over Bacon.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 18, 2011 11:58 PM CDT reply actions
Unfortunately I named my cat Gordon so I can't completely move on.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 18, 2011 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
just pretend you called it 'gorgon'. can't really be worse.
by craigws on Aug 19, 2011 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahah
I just yelled out Gorgon! and he turned and looked at me.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 19, 2011 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
and now you will never move again.
my work here is done.
by craigws on Aug 19, 2011 1:41 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This. This. This.
Toss him onto the Anderson/Getz/Fields/Borchard Bust Pile, please. Thank.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 6:39 AM CDT up reply actions
it's not that bad
fWAR
Anderson .2
Fields -.1
Getz 1.4
Borchard -1.1
Beckham 4.4
Even if Beckham is merely “healthy Getz,” that still separates him from guys like Borchard, Fields, and Anderson, who don’t belong on major league rosters.
a VERY AVERAGE Sox Machine refugee
(Tips cap). Point taken, but I still consider Beckham a bust, given what our expectations were.
And (this is not directed at you) I really don’t want to hear anything about “league average” or the like.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions
one scout says
But a veteran National League scout who watched Beckham play in the Arizona Fall League in 2008 predicted that Beckham’s long swing could get him into trouble and said he wasn’t fully convinced that Beckham would blossom into a productive hitter.
"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
Yeah, and Phil Rogers had that same thing a year ago.
I don’t remember reading anything of the like in 2009, nor do I recall anyone here voicing doubts about him.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions
there is no such thing as a can't miss prospect. as i remind people frequently.
by larry on Aug 19, 2011 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's impossible to know that.
No genuine “can’t miss” prospect has ever missed!
"I considered throwing a volley, but since I'm considerably closer to Ford City than Dodge City, I figure it might have been misinterpreted."
Bring back Danny Richar!
"If you are looking for a good and quick treat, mosey on over to Hardees or KFC." -Jessy S
like I keep saying
his defense is so fucking good that it makes his presence desirable. The problem is this team isn’t hitting… if he was on a team like oh say… The Rangers, they could just stick him 8-9 and it wouldn’t be a problem. Thats why I could see him being moved in the off-season.
Isn't WAR cumulative?
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Then comparing WARs really doesn't work
unless they have similar #’s of plate appearances.
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Then maybe the WAR-user should make that point somewhere in the
vicinity of that list.
DeAza’s lifetime -.3 WAR would put him amongst those who don’t belong on major league rosters. If only there were a number that indicated lack of opportunity due to a stubborn organization.
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
if one had to list all the caveats, amplifications and warranties to what they write
we would have a long and boring comment section.
the average reader of this site does not need to be told that WAR is a cumulative statistic.
And had somebody suggested that everybody had to be told that,
you would have a valid argument.
Your logic is spitting out clods of dirt.
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
you actually moved your fingers to type that?
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You could go by a rate stat if you prefer
I think it would support the same conclusion
a VERY AVERAGE Sox Machine refugee
Well, I've figured out this- from here on out, with the White Sox losses that I end up wasted for-
Each time I’m gonna go online afterwards and buy a new computer component. Tonight is gonna be motherboards night. Let the research being- AM3+ boards, lookout, one of you is gonna get got.
"That might be how you roll at Camp Anawanna, Budnick. But where I come from, we only salute Old Glory." -moroots on May 23rd
by South Side Expat on Aug 18, 2011 11:59 PM CDT reply actions
you should buy candy instead.
I bought a box of 90 airheads the last time I was really drunk on here during a game.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 19, 2011 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
did you shake them so that they got really short and fat?
that’s what we used to do as kids
-Jeeves The I in Team
do what?
hm.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 19, 2011 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
if you have to ask
you cant afford it
"The words "becorned can" just beminded my fuck." - SkanchoDanza
These girls can explain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH1HgZB6LYA
For whatever reason we used to shake them down into single bitesize chunks
-Jeeves The I in Team
Candy won't get me to a darn near brand new box by the time the Star Wars Old Republic MMOPG
comes out.
"That might be how you roll at Camp Anawanna, Budnick. But where I come from, we only salute Old Glory." -moroots on May 23rd
by South Side Expat on Aug 19, 2011 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Ooooh! The Warmth!
"That might be how you roll at Camp Anawanna, Budnick. But where I come from, we only salute Old Glory." -moroots on May 23rd
by South Side Expat on Aug 19, 2011 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions
nice job fuckheads
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
by blackoutsox on Aug 19, 2011 12:44 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Every time this team gives you hope. Seriously.
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
This is like the worst Sox season ever. But damn if it ain't one of the most interesting.
"That might be how you roll at Camp Anawanna, Budnick. But where I come from, we only salute Old Glory." -moroots on May 23rd
by South Side Expat on Aug 19, 2011 1:42 AM CDT up reply actions
if you're over beckham like i am
then you can get a tyedye flower power tshirt. hes the next sure thing!
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
by blackoutsox on Aug 19, 2011 2:16 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
hmm this won't end well
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
I'd wear it.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 8:00 AM CDT up reply actions
That's the best you can do?
I am disappoint.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Dead horse.
You’re old and divorced, I’m a homo. Only so many jokes there, really.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions
On a serious note, I have liked what I've seen from Flowers thus far.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Well at least the bender can end soon.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
The bender never ends!
"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.'"
by U-God on Aug 19, 2011 2:23 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Oh and Matt
I made it home. The winning streak continues.
"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.'"
We should have traded Quentin
.224/.288/.500 in AuQust
we should have traded your face!
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 19, 2011 7:25 AM CDT up reply actions
As long as we're on what should have happened,
the Sox should have gone ahead and won the ’19 series.
by mechanical turk on Aug 19, 2011 7:30 AM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
Tank, get thee onboard the nearest KC-130 bound for Chicago.
White Sox 2011: The season of extraneous body parts.
Not since he's broken.
And he won’t save our season anyways. Been nice riding this wagon with you, ladies/gentlemen (and I use the term loosely). I’m hopping off here. Love the team, hate this version.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions
you will be back
I am just trying to accept it for what it is, an okay team playing in a terrible division thus giving them a chance.
it was always going to be a tough game against masterson and after losing their starter in the second.
i will just note as an excuse for beckham’s strikeout in the eighth, the pitch was about 8" outside. i know it was a wide zone all night but that was the silliest strike call of them all.
also note that this excuse for beckham is only for that particular pitch. i otherwise have no excuses for him. he probably would have struck out on the next pitch anyway. his performance at the plate this season has been diabolical.
"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
i remember my first beer too, WU.
"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
I emotionally divested in this team over a month ago. HUGE burden off my back.
I was able to go to the game and enjoy the weather, gawk at the tail (I do appreciate that the official uniform of hot female Sox fans seems to be black tank top, white short-shorts, black thong), and not give the slightest turdling of a shit what happened in the game. Like a wayward child, I’ve disowned them. They can disappoint me no longer!
"I considered throwing a volley, but since I'm considerably closer to Ford City than Dodge City, I figure it might have been misinterpreted."
I was surprised at the game the other night - surprisingly good looking crowd overall, considering.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Surprisingly big crowd last night, 27k.
There was some Big 10 schools promotion, so it was jam-packed with college girls (and DBs, of course). A group of shrill airheads sat down in the row behind me and spent their first 10 minutes figuring out where their seats were, who should sit where, and if they should exchange ticket stubs in case security comes by.
Needless to say, I moved to another section.
"I considered throwing a volley, but since I'm considerably closer to Ford City than Dodge City, I figure it might have been misinterpreted."
you know, people always talk shit about Sox fans being ugly
I think its the opposite, you get real people at the Cell, not 40 year old tourists. This the bird watching seems even better than usual.
Well, I've never paid a whole lot of attention to the women.
But the dudes are ugly as shit.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
but that's good, isn't it?
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
For us.. sure. For 2HA? Not so good.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 19, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
"a face only a pillow could love."
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Aug 19, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
So you have become a sociopath, completely cut off from all emotion except rage.
Maybe you should stay away from the methups, you future Unabomber, you.
Well, I did go to the same HS as old Teddy…
Appreciate the concern, dear friend. I’ve only cut off emotional ties with the Sox. My other great love – liquor – is still in my good graces.
"I considered throwing a volley, but since I'm considerably closer to Ford City than Dodge City, I figure it might have been misinterpreted."
Well that, and kicking your ass up and down the block in Words With Friends!
Play your damn turn!
"I considered throwing a volley, but since I'm considerably closer to Ford City than Dodge City, I figure it might have been misinterpreted."
Nah, I'm just busting your balls.
"I considered throwing a volley, but since I'm considerably closer to Ford City than Dodge City, I figure it might have been misinterpreted."
The meme is dead. Knock it off.
"I considered throwing a volley, but since I'm considerably closer to Ford City than Dodge City, I figure it might have been misinterpreted."
RW SMASH!
"That might be how you roll at Camp Anawanna, Budnick. But where I come from, we only salute Old Glory." -moroots on May 23rd
by South Side Expat on Aug 19, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Long live the meme!
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I lived in the same dorm as the Unabomber.
Unrelated to anything, but fun to know. I also look better in aviator sun glasses and a grey hoodie.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions
He did have quite the porn-star look in that drawing
what with the curly perm, and all.
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
great uniform, or greatest uniform?
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Aug 19, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
good to see brent is coming around.
The older I get the more Im shown, that pursuing “things” to make me happy is always a failure but having joy no matter what is only by Donny
by larry on Aug 19, 2011 9:50 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
larry is having a little fun with you non-Tweeters, for the record.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
You mean the Lilliputian has not photoshopped his own face
on Eddie Gaedel’s body? I was going to give him mad props.
by winningugly on Aug 19, 2011 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
i was under the impression that jim was lilli's personal photochopper.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Aug 19, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
fuckin guy, always happy....
He should try watching the White Sox for a while.
I shant be misled a second time
For the first time in my life, I'm jealous of the Cubs.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought he was just given the deadly declaration of confidence
a week ago, or so.
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Daily Herald had something 18 hours ago
saying he looked to be safe. Nice sources.
by winningugly on Aug 19, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
NOOO
The cubs made a wise front office decesion, I was really hoping hendry and quade would be given 2012 as well… might still have quade for one more
DAWSON - SANDBERG!!!!!
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
best part is.
hendry said he was actually fired on july 22. he just stayed on to get the draft picks signed.
larry "I knew Hendry was gonna be fired before even his boss knew he was gonna be fired. Bitches."
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
You can taste the fail in the air
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
And if I know Jim Hendry,
that air is deep-fried.
"I considered throwing a volley, but since I'm considerably closer to Ford City than Dodge City, I figure it might have been misinterpreted."
When I'm unceremoniously relieved of my duties here at my job
you can bet I’m going to stay on and work for another 4 weeks just to make sure the transition’s smoothe and orderly.
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
todd hollandsworth
said rick hahn would be his pick.
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
if that happens, i'll bring the pitchforks and torches.
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Aug 19, 2011 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
You don't know Hahn didn't destroy the surveillance photos...
of Dunn practicing striking out all winter, and replace them with intelligence of Dunn working out and spending hours upon hours in the batting cage, just to mess us up.
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I can't think of a better fit for Hahn or the Cubs.
Unfortunately.
by Daniel Berlyn on Aug 19, 2011 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE
I love seasons too. That's why I live in a place that skips the shitty ones.
by thatshortkid on Aug 19, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, I know.
But when it comes to promoting Hahn… it’s time for the Sox to shit or get off the pot.
by Daniel Berlyn on Aug 19, 2011 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
At least they have some semblance of a farm system
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Incredible that it took so long.
"I considered throwing a volley, but since I'm considerably closer to Ford City than Dodge City, I figure it might have been misinterpreted."
maybe it's time to give her a bath
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
oops
http://www.suntimes.com/7159374-417/jim-hendry-is-out-as-cubs-gm.html
"The game's out there and it's play or get played..."
by Air Raid Siren Stan on Aug 19, 2011 10:34 AM CDT reply actions
every time this team gives us some hope.. 61-60 then drop the next two . man fuck this team this year
by respeconize on Aug 19, 2011 10:53 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I am not as upset by this one
Our starter got hit by a line drive in his head, forcing us to turn to our bullpen. Masterson had a good game (yes I know what I said yesterday). They just played better and took advantage of our weaknesses. They brought up Beckham twice with two outs and a big threat.
That was a terrible loss.
The Texans are coming to town and CLE/DET are playing each other. Adjustments need to be made to ensure this series is won.
not really thinking adjustments need to be made.
just get a hit with men on and don’t give them up when they have men on. its pretty simple.
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
the name of the game is hit the ball, catch the ball
and get the fucking job done. right now, we have more losses than we have wins…
"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
still is!
"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
For this team, that's a radical adjustment.
Seeing as they can’t hit at home.
To my knowledge, certain things were not known.
-James Murdoch
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Aug 19, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
One positive is that Rios has looked and played better for a good length of time
Dunn has been on base more as well. As it has been all season, if they get productive we are in a much better position.
Death rattles
Rios has reached based 5 times in 29 PAs since his comeback weekend
Dunn’s OBP is sub-.300 for the month, though his attempts to re-invent himself by slapping weak flares away from the shift is at least amusing
its working though isn't it
He needs to get on base to start rebuilding confidence. I refuse to believe that he has forgot how to play baseball due to one bad year.
It's doubtful that he's done
but at this stage of the season the Sox can no longer afford the cost of continuing to play him on the hopes of reaping the benefits of him finding it mid-stream
i think his faux resurgence has already run its course
he was back to poppy mcgroundout this series, and we all remember the CF non-play
just a bad rout, it happens
again, if he would have dived and it gotten by him the Indians would have won that game. He doesn’t have the greatest confidence right now, Juan was doing the same thing earlier this year. Its not an excuse, but its not like he just stood there.
well, "it happens" an awful lot with rios
when you count the bad routes, the horrible decisions, and the bad throws (often amplifying an already horrible decision). and it hasn’t happened lately, but he’s flat dropped his share out there, which absolutely blows my mind when it happens.
Dunn is on a three game hitting streak.
So there’s that. Gotta start somewhere.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 19, 2011 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
what are you watching?
as wso points out, rios has went back to being awful offensively, and his defense has been awful too. cost a big run a couple of nights ago.
Defensive has been average, he took a bad rout in one game but made a pretty big catch yesterday.
He has driven in runs and his hits have mostly been doubles or triples. Again, I didn’t say that he has become a great player, but he is being productive.
he made a catch yesterday that you'd expect any competent centrefielder to make.
forgive me if i don’t consider 5 times on-base for his last 29 PAs productive.
Kinda like if Christopher Reeve had not only walked again
but started playing baseball, and hit .211 in the bigs.
That would have been a huge victory.
for him
sideways smiley face
by TasteeFreeze on Aug 19, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
right, and when jordan flirted with mendoza in birmingham
that was actually kind of impressive because he hadn’t held a bat in years. rios is paid eight figures to do this shit.
i think if rios had sucked this bad whilst reeve was still alive, then he may have inspired ol' supes to get back on his feet to do the job properly.
one more notch against rios, that selfish fuck.
Let's see if Ozzie gets the lineup right tonight
The correct answer is: JP 7, Missile 6, King DH, Q 9, Rios 8, Lilli 3, Flowers 2, Morel 5, OldMan 4
Bench: DeAza, Bacon, Donkey, Donny
Debatable points are Rios vs. DeAza and OldMan vs. Bacon. DeAza actually does get hits off lefties, but the sample size is so small – you have to go back to 2007 to find more than a few ABs, when he went 10-for-32. Basically, he hasn’t yet convinced any of his MLB teams that he deserves ABs versus lefties. OldMan vs. Beckham is a lesser of two evils debate, and Beckham probably needs to sit after killing multiple rallies the past few nights.
Please Ozzie, no Dunn – don’t give the Rangers four outs.
Baseball is life.
Thanks for the tip
How do you get the lineup so early? Is there a mole in the Sox clubhouse?
Baseball is life.
And I thought our run support for Danks was bad
Saw from Jayson Stark (who loves him some goofy trivia): Tim Lincecum has started 26 games this year. In over 1/3 of those starts (9) he has left the game without the Giants having scored.
It is amazing that a team with an offense that bad is 9 games above .500.
by Yinka Double Dare on Aug 19, 2011 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
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