GT: "I have a horror of not rising above mediocrity." -Robert Baldwin
by e-gus on Aug 21, 2011 12:40 PM CDT
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PrintTexas Rangers at Chicago White Sox, Aug 21, 2011 1:10 PM CDT
VS D Holland and the Texas Rangerspierre7, lilli3, pkDH, rios8, ram6, flowers2, deaza9, morel5, beck4, floyd1 (game on CSN)
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The Streak column in the standings is a day behind.
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
all the widgets were a day off
i used this one instead of showing you danks was starting.
Flowers always get me in scoring position. -SkanchoDanza
Chance for 1st winning homestand since June 5-12.
So I hear.
Trying to score runs with Juan Pierre as your leadoff hitter is like trying to suture a wound in a moving car. You might still be successful -- but why make it so hard on yourself?
by Chiburb on Aug 21, 2011 12:56 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I had high hopes for him
Actually helping us out in the standings. He’s only hurting…
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
$45 behind home plate.
Weeeeeee. Nice play by Bacon.
"If you are looking for a good and quick treat, mosey on over to Hardees or KFC." -Jessy S
yeah ozzie,
rios has really been crushing the ball. idiot.
"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
the double last night was roped
To be fair
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 1:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i don't feel like being fair
to alex rios.
"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
To be fair
Dunn still has more homers than Lillibridge. Why isn’t he starting at first today?
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
I still wish we had gotten Napoli this winter.
"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.'"
Granted I also asked for Adams Dunn and LaRoche.
"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.'"
If the Sox executed the offseason plan I submitted to SoxMachine
we would be battling the Astros for #1 pick next year.
I don't think the jury is out on Dunn
and if you are talking about Ryan Adams I still think he has potential, but I don’t know all that much about him
Adams
as in the plural form of Adam when referring to misters Dunn and LaRoche.
"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.'"
i've self-wooshed a few times lately
doesn’t feel as good as someone else wooshing me, but its better than no woosh at all
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 21, 2011 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
BHB.
My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations.
LET’S GO YOU WHITE SOX!!!!!
Hey, BM or 3E8.
How’s that strike zone? Looks like he’s calling a ton of high and inside pitches.
"If you are looking for a good and quick treat, mosey on over to Hardees or KFC." -Jessy S
According to the Brooks chart, every called strike for the Rangers has been in the zone.
Holland pretty much painted the inside corner with two fastballs to K Lillibridge and Alexei.
Yep, couple of good calls there.
In fact, Holland threw two pitches at the top of the zone that were called balls. So if anything, the pitchers aren’t getting the high strike.
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
alexei looked like he was starting to complain when he got called out on a third strike
but the pitch was almost right down the middle.
"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
Thanks, guys.
"If you are looking for a good and quick treat, mosey on over to Hardees or KFC." -Jessy S
stone said rios got a great jump
Looked to me like he broke way late
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 1:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
if he had read the ball correctly
Wouldn’t have had to dive.
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 2:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
There are times when Rios looks quite competent
and then there are those other times. Fortunately, that play was the former.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
he has been pretty good at least defensively for the past few weeks
He is playing better overall, shit he played a big part in the win last night. It doesn’t excuse him but he looks like he has broken out of his total funk
Q day-to-day with a sprained joint.
Good news.
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
hawk is seriously going to start complaining about injuries now?
good lord.
"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
The Crusher!
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
perfect timing getting home and turning on the game
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
ALEJANDROOOOOO
I love this man.
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
So If I win Gavin's box
I can get an old Madden game too?
"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.'"
Can we please leave Gavin's wife out of this.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Since it's a "favorite things" basket
I guess Gavin loves old Madden games.
Southpaw’s favorite things basket contains a bunch of Southpaw merch. Narcissistic fuzzball.
line shot single to right for konerko
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
It's elementary.
With a runner on third and less than two outs, Rios pops up the first pitch. It’s just what happens.
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
Back in the race!! Look out Detroit!
PROMOTE GREG WALKER!
by billyok on Aug 21, 2011 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 8 recs
So which one are we, the hedge clearing one, the hedge slamming one, or the dead one?
White Sox 2011: The season of extraneous body parts.
He's not dead, he's just sleeping
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Ridiculously funny
The way that pup gets bounced back out of those bushes makes me laugh every time. Then it gets up and, to its dismay I am sure, sees his fail was caught on camera.
by Name's Dalton on Aug 22, 2011 12:12 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
rangers announcers are starting to annoy me
And I just started watching
by okconnection on Aug 21, 2011 2:41 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
so does buehrle's wife
Really have a better basket?
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 2:43 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
aw man i was hoping the url title would be different
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
better keep him safe
And injury free in AAA
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 2:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This cannot be.... Morel just walked?!?
I do think he’s been looking better these days. I would rather have him up in a spot than Beckham these days, that’s for sure.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
I think the Ranger's pitching coach could be a heck of a devil for Halloween.
A par of goat horns, and a little red…. and he’s got it nailed.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
I didn't know Greg's brother was the Prince of Darkness.
Greg never seemed to look quite as creepy, so I never even thought to relate the two.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Fun fact:
Paulie and Alexei are the only players in the lineup with ML slams.
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
maybe a good time to rest paulie
but… bench is a little short cuz of q
"Stretch"
Hawk, please be a little more discriminating with your use of the “stretch!” call.
by JimJF on Aug 21, 2011 3:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
doesn't seem to mean what it used to.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
thats a DEEP MAJOR LEAGUE popup
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
If by "sturdy" you mean "tall enough", then no.
White Sox 2011: The season of extraneous body parts.
by greenlight on Aug 21, 2011 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
you play him everyday and I doubt he produces like he does
He has proven he can be overexposed, he can slam fastballs but cannot hit breaking stuff. Dunn is okay at first, platooning them is probably the best idea right now
I don't think it's a question of sturdiness
Looking at him, he’s a muscled up little man under than uniform.
I think it’s more a question of whether he can actually perform in anything other than short bursts.
I hope De Aza and Viciedo are both starting in the outfield next year.
Except that means either benching Rios or trading Quentin.
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
See if Rios can play first..
Rios, Q, PK, Dunn, De Aza, Viciedo all getting reps between DH, 1B and the OF spots. You’d get enough at bats for all of them,especially when you consider Dunn can’t play against lefties, De Aza could still be exposed, Q and PK have injury issues and Viciedo will be a rookie.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 21, 2011 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm hoping dunn remembers that he can hit lefties next year.
actually; i’m hoping dunn remembers that he can hit lefties next year.
Rios should follow the Costanza principle with his breaks on fly balls.
Seems like he’s always going the opposite direction of where he should.
by mechanical turk on Aug 21, 2011 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
let's see
Tommy Bahama shirt; $100 to Lettuce Entertain You; Boss Orange designer sunglasses; 1 dozen Titlest Pro V1 White Sox logo golf balls; four Macanudo cigars; Craftsman’s Bench leather cigar case; gray Urban Ears headphones; Comcast SportsNet Bulls umbrella; Comcast SportsNet Blackhawks cap; “Bull Durham” DVD; and “Field of Dreams” DVD.
Then they added a dinner with Hawk and Steve and now apparently the winner gets to hang out in the booth with them too.
White Sox Baseball: We're (Still) All Ineffective
Bear down, Chicago Bears!
jesus christ someone bid 20 grand on that?
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
Just think though
you’re paying for the chance for Hawk to give you new nickname!
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the bidding went way up when they threw the dinner in
None of the other baskets reached $3000.
White Sox Baseball: We're (Still) All Ineffective
Bear down, Chicago Bears!
whats the website for this one?
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
thanks
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
Great outing by Floyd.
Clap clap clap clap clap
My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations.
LET’S GO YOU WHITE SOX!!!!!
i love not having dunn's automatic out in the lineup
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 3:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Coming into today, Dunn made fewer outs per plate appearance this season than the following White Sox players:
Gordon Beckham
Omar Vizquel
Brent Morel
Alex Rios
(Also a several pitchers and guys like Teahen, Milledge, Dallas McPherson, and the great Donny Lucy, who as we all know has been the victim of umpire error, being called out for not touching a base because he actually hovers three inches above the ground).
by mechanical turk on Aug 21, 2011 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
We are not paying Dunn $56M to walk
His job is to drive in runs. Period.
Take a look at his LOB stats.
There is absolutely nothing positive that can be said about Dunn’s performance this year. He has been far worse than the average AL hitter, let alone AL designated hitters.
Baseball is life.
its always half glass empty with you
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you kidding?
The Dunn glass is completely empty. Bone dry. Not a drop of water in it.
Baseball is life.
He's still walking at a 14.6% clip.
That is a positive that can be stated.
"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're not paying him to walk
can’t you read?
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 21, 2011 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we've been without a good DH for so long
That people have forgotten what one looks like.
Swisher drew walks. Nick Punto can foul off pitches and draw walks. Is that what you guys look for in a DH?
Baseball is life.
punto is dunn!
dunn is punto! dunn is italian! i kissed an italian!
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 21, 2011 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Punto has 19 walks and 107 ABs this year
If you guys want a DH who walks, Punto is your man – he’s even better at it than Dunn.
Baseball is life.
No one is saying he hasn't been a huge disappointment this season.
But to straight up say that he is the most automatic out we have on the team is just ignorant and completely false.
"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 21, 2011 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yup
Its always been part of the Dunn package, lots of strike outs, lots of walks and the part we are missing this year the home runs.
Walking and getting on base is a good thing, better than striking out. The Cubs are very anti-walk (led the majors and all four of their minor teams in fewest walks) and look where it got them.
I understand the frustration because I am too, but its a waste of energy IMO to just sit and figure out ways to be angry at him. Plenty of obvious reasons why to be disappointed.
i did not say he was the most automatic out in the lineup
So calm on the “ignorance”. You want to defend Dunn, fine, go for it. Coupla walks, same number of hr as lillibridge, and plenty of rally-killing ab’s. No confidence. Sorry, the team looked a hell of a lot livelier without his .168 in the middle of the order. Dont care who got paid what or why.
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 4:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
haha now youre getting technical
Of course you can’t. His automaticity (word?) Is entirely subjective.
Yes he still draws walks. Today sox scored 10, and his bloated rearend was straining the pine.
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 4:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i'm not arguing with your opinion, i'm done with him this year too,
but you had to know someone here would pick up on the ‘automatic out’ part, especially after elgonzo4sox took the prompt to run with ‘we don’t pay him to walk’, which is probably the most provocative thing anyone can say in sss.
thats fine
But the list of players given as having made more outs per pa than dunn a) is a pretty sad list and b) does not include anyone who could take Dunn’s position in the lineup as dh or 1b. Hell lilli is a stretch (pun?) At 1st, and I’m gonna go ahead and assume that no one suggested Dunn play second base.
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 5:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
We also did not pay him to walk.
"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.'"
are you saying this guy isn't a good hitter?
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 21, 2011 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
also, his OPS is .143 points higher than beckham's
in the last month.
"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
beckham career ops: .710
dunn career ops: .882
so you are right. where the feck is the other 19 points? that goddam slacker.
doodz dunn for 2b!
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
really?
it was kind of unexpected to me.
"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
why do people always bring the money up?
Its not like you are paying it..
Dunn has been getting on base more lately, its a start to what is hopefully a turn around by the start of next year. He started out great until the damn appendix
Time for an economics lesson
Jerry does not print money, or get it from a hole in the ground. He gets it from the fans, sponsors, TV contract, etc. Sponsors and TV give the Sox money so that their messages can reach the fans. So the true source of the money Jerry and the Sox spend on Dunn is the fans.
Baseball is life.
i'm perfectly happy with them paying dunn for every walk he takes.
not so happy about the rest, admittedly.
also, you need to brush up economics, cos i’m fairly sure you are wrong wrong wrong.
duh. he steals it from derrick rose's house.
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
If you want someone who drives in runs, I think Pedro Feliz is available.
82 RBIs in 2009. Sure, he had a .266/.308/.386 line that year, but he doesn’t get paid to walk.
by mechanical turk on Aug 21, 2011 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Get Joe Carter out of retirement!
"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.'"
Mobile rec
For hovering comment.
by Name's Dalton on Aug 22, 2011 12:15 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Mobile rec
For hovering comment.
by Name's Dalton on Aug 22, 2011 12:17 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Clearly I should post more often from my phone
…in a gamethread to a game that’s long since over to boot.
by Name's Dalton on Aug 22, 2011 12:20 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Fuck Jose Valverde.
And fuck Matt LaPorta for not hitting it deeper.
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
why couldn't we do this against cleveland?
not clutch
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 actually think that even after a hit like that, the only thing in Rios' head are dollar signs.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
that may be more accurate.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I did not see that coming.
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
Wow Rios
That was a bomb
White Sox Baseball: We're (Still) All Ineffective
Bear down, Chicago Bears!
flowers still hitting like crazy
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
the fuck?
"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 21, 2011 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
Double digits!
First time in how long?
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
Okay guys, save some for the rest of the week now
White Sox Baseball: We're (Still) All Ineffective
Bear down, Chicago Bears!
this is the most we've scored since opening day i think
and the second time in double digits?
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
out of the clubhouse i hope
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
longterm, sure
But it’s nice to see rios actually try to play baseball. Much as he is detestable, he has talent.
by spengler on Aug 21, 2011 4:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If Rios keeps playing well than I hope not
Cannot be upset with Rios today. He has shown us that he can play better, I am just hoping he keeps it up because he will really help if he does.
BUT HES ONLY HAD ONE GOOD MONTH
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
according to one scout ...
Little Bighorn. Classic small sample size. -Skancho Danza
by keystone connection on Aug 21, 2011 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Are Cabrera and Verlander about to be mysteriously injured?
"That baseball is the smartest thing out on that field." —Hawk Harrelson
they should
We just have to be playing well when they do. Sox still have a chance and its not like we will not see the Tigers again (who we have played well against the last two series).
ovah!
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
oh hey there .500
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
That loss to Cleveland sucks
but there is really nothing you can do about it. We had to use a tired out BP and the Tribe took advantage. The Sox keep doing what they need to do. The Rangers are a very good team and we played great baseball against them. Hell, everyone except for Peavy did what they had too in that game.
their bullpen was tireder
but yes its a start of something
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
someone is desperate for attention
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Aug 21, 2011 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
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