The Beast

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 9, 2008 -> 03:03 PM) You shouldnt criticize the broadcasters then, they have accomplished alot and put alot of work into what they do as well. This ump has been inconsistent and people will point it out. Thats what you get when you choose not to play, but officiate. When he sees the report on his strike zone today, he should adjust and learn from it. Don't give me that. "I couldn't see well enough to play when I was a boy, so they gave me a special job - they made me an umpire." Thanks President Truman.

QUOTE (29andPoplar @ Jun 9, 2008 -> 03:02 PM) I agree Harrelson takes it too far sometimes but DJ doesn't whine about the umps much, if at all. Well, Hawk complains and then he rubs off his b****ing off on DJ, which then makes DJ complain, that's all.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 9, 2008 -> 02:58 PM) I have. And this umpire is still brutal. Since you haven't played major league baseball, should we just tell you to never criticize anything a player does? Okay, so he's missed a few calls. The strikes are close and that play at the plate we were lucky to have. As far as criticizing players, I don't do that. They got to the bigs and have accomplished some great feats on the field so I won't ever heckle a ball player.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 9, 2008 -> 02:56 PM) Aren't you the same guy who said emails don't make a difference when people were sending the head of umpires emails? Yes, but this is about two broadcasters b****ing. I just needed to tell them how much they've been whining as of late, or for better measure, for this whole season.

QUOTE (SoxFan101 @ Jun 9, 2008 -> 02:05 PM) This ump today has been brutal. I hope he gets shown a video of all the obvious calls he missed and this game isnt even halfway over. How about you put on the pads and helmet, go behind that plate and umpire?

QUOTE (WSoxMatt @ Jun 9, 2008 -> 01:58 PM) i dunno, looked like a strike to me Me too. I finally sent an email to Hawk and DJ today about their b****ing, man that felt better.

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Jun 9, 2008 -> 12:31 PM) Are you kidding me?? He has ZERO coaching experience. NONE at all. Not even as an assistant coach. Not even junior high or YMCA or a park league...ZERO! pax is terrible. I miss jerry krause... I don't miss that fat bastard. He really screwed up things back in the day when he tore apart the team and then the Bulls suffered for a long time. Personally, I think the Bulls screwed themselves by not offering Jordan a position in the organization and perhaps taking over as a coach. Although, it does make me wonder why Paxon didn't consider Stacey King or Scottie Pippen for the coaching position. Probably just like Collins, JR didn't want to "risk a friendship" with either of them.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 8, 2008 -> 05:54 AM) I'd still rather have Fields, but his suckage at AAA this year is a bit worrisome. I would trade Fields at the deadline in a package for our greatest need, make a run for the championship and sign Crede longterm. Seriesly. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 8, 2008 -> 08:36 AM) It interesting because EVERY quote I have heard from the players, coaches, and management have all said that Walker isn't the problem. Even guys like Konerko have talked about how valuable Walker is to them. Its people on the outside who are blaming Walk. The fans need to b**** about something.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 11:29 AM) I went to North, hence the comment from me. I'm glad that your team kicked our ass when I played football my sophomore year. Someone needed to beat up those pretty boys and I'm glad the roid abusers did.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 10:20 AM) I said it in jest, but I grew up in DG. Ah, I gotcha. Yeah, I actually find the Downers Grove South teams to be weak---the football program has become a joke. When Belskis goes, that program is going to be down the toilet.

Homer: Do you have anything to drink? Man: Mountain Dew or crab juice. Homer: Ewww, I'll take the crab juice.

Didn't they ban the Homer Simpson vs. New York episode because of 9/11?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 11:13 AM) DGS is weak like the Ukraine How would you know?

f*** the Kenny Williams pick...what a waste.

QUOTE (soxfan3530 @ Jun 6, 2008 -> 10:42 AM) Recent article about Dubler: I actually covered Dubler when he was a freshman at ISU. Didn't put up huge number but was a solid college catcher and the program thought very highly of him. I covered Dubler when he was at Downers Grove South. He's a solid ball player---too bad his brother is a pansy that I should have beat up in middle school. I think it's funny that I reacted how I did when I saw Kevin's name---but he's good. He's on the list of solid athletes from DGS. Look for Brian Riegler or Jared Culver to make it big somewhere in baseball (and possibly football for Culver).

QUOTE (rangercal @ Jun 4, 2008 -> 01:14 PM) read the thread. there was a link to the suntimes blog. I did read the whole thread---I just don't trust blogs, I'd rather have an official press release from the Sox or an actual article.

I still want proof. This isn't on ESPN, whitesox.com, or rotoworld.com yet. It would be a nice addition to have Loaiza back, but only if he was at AAA for a bit regaining form and getting healthy.

They didn't even close the deal yet---the Chicago Bulls website says it isn't set in stone.

QUOTE (zenryan @ May 26, 2008 -> 05:21 PM) Noah needs to grow up. You can tell he is still immature. Someone needs to tell him he's a pro player and needs to hang out with adults, not with college kids in gainesville florida. I thought Rick Morrisey's column from yesterday's Chicago Tribune was pretty funny, it poked fun at Noah and it made me laugh at Noah's stupidity. I also have wondered about his hair, whether or not it was a rostifarian trim or not.

What if the Sox put Konerko on the DL and called up Brad Eldred to play first base? He's been hitting the ball well---but I'm not sure about his defense. Would Eldred be a viable option?

I'm curious about my fellow posters opinions: How did you all feel about tonight's plate umpire and his strike zone? How did you feel about the strikes called on the check swings?

Wheat roll (toasted), roast beef, american cheese, jalepeno peppers, tomatoes = good.

Make noodles with pesto sauce, green beans and grilled chicken. That's pretty easy to make.

I take it that Larry Hughes is pretty much here to stay with the money that is loaded in his deal? Who may be on the way out via free agency and who actually has trade value that could go?

Look guys, I'll admit don't know much about Figgins or the Angels asking price for him, but would the Angels take Uribe and a minor leaguer (AAA pitcher?) if we ate a decent portion of Uribe's salary?