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Funny stuff.

Hopefully Zaun is ok. Now it's time to lock this game down and get the W.

I hope this doesn't mess up Loped psyche (ie, he blames himself for this). Hopefully Zaun is ok.

Injuries bad. I hate seeing things like this.

This is actually the problem with Duque, and the Yankees consistantly make this mistake with him. As his pitch count soars, he actually gets stronger/better for THAT game, but it breaks his arm down in the process. The Yankees would leave him in because he always says hes fine and as his stats show, leaveing him in LATE makes him even better, but you MUST NOT DO IT, as hard as it may be to take out a pitcher that is getting even better as the game progresses, when it comes to Duque, you have to make the decision to go to the pen. QUOTE(HSC's Biggest Fan @ May 7, 2005 -> 08:13 AM) I think everyone is thinking that and it is a valid point. I suppose they ask him how he feels and he says fine. He has a history of breaking down so I think they should limit him but as Ed Farmer will tell you the only way to get stronger is to throw. Great point.

I'm not sure if this has been called to question on this board, so I'll go ahead and ask. Is anyone else getting worried about Ozzie making the same mistake with El Duque as the Yankees did year after year? Oz has been allowing Duque's pitch count to soar above 110 consistantly now. Last two games I think his count was like 118 and 116. I understand Oz wants to get our starters wins, but if Duque gets injured because of this, it's not worth it. At the beginning of the season I thought Oz was going to keep a close eye on his count for El Duque, but now that the year is progressing, I don't see it happening. The reason it concerns me, weather we have Bmac in the minors or not, is that *IF* we make the playoffs, we need Duque in there, Bmac, as a rookie would be a deer in headlights in the postseason in comparison to Duque. -y2

If *THAT* doesn't show Shinjo to have faith (as Ozzie has faith), I don't know what will. And to that I say...

That isn't a rule in Oakland. QUOTE(robinventura23 @ May 5, 2005 -> 02:06 PM) Where was last week in Oakland?

Due to the increasing amount of annoying attendance posts/conversations I've altered my signature to something more suiting.

I was at the game last night. We won. I don't care if there are 5 people or 35,000 people in the stands. I don't decide weather to love a team based on their popularity with the casual fan that doesn't even know what teams are playing. The less fans the easier it is for me to get: Beer. Churros. Hot Dogs. Corn w/lime, butter, salt, red pepper, butter, mayo, etc. Steak Pitas. ...and bathroom breaks without waiting in line.

Some people complain about Hawk, but honestly, after not having him around and having to listen to DJ's UHHHH OHHHH's I have this to say to those Hawk haters ou there : EAT CROW. I don't care if he's a homer, a super fan, or corporate shill or what have you...I like the fact he's passionate about the Sox. Period. He doesn't have to sing praise onto other teams and make their fans want to listen to our broadcasts, either. Oh, and he doesn't say YUHHHH-OHHHHHH!

Konerko will come around, and it's good to have the luxery of being able to wait for him. -y2

Please don't say that! QUOTE(DonkeyKongerko @ May 3, 2005 -> 08:06 PM) Stairs PH homerun coming off Shingo

You know whats *NOT* funny, is that currently, with when and if any games are on the line, I'm hoping that the "Black Hole" isn't due up to bat. That being #3 #4 and #5. I honestly hope that we have the top or bottom of our order due up in do or die situations, and something needs to be done about that, because I'm sure the bottom isn't going to keep delivering as they currently are. And as I type this Dye is beginning to show signs of life.

Keep predicting and delivering, Herbert Perry. QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ May 3, 2005 -> 06:54 PM) Not to brag, but I predicted Tads' first ML homer on another forum. But, I agree.

Oh, and to add to this, we should probably bring up Borchard now that there will be no pressure on him to perform...I mean, it's not like he can suck any more than our current guys, and at least he can hit 500 foot bombs through wind and hail. :banghead Tonight is a MUST win. This team is beginning to remind me of the Cubs a few years ago, when they had all the pitching and couldn't score two runs to get the win.

Let's not blame everything this offense is failing to do on Dye. Iguchi, the one everyone was questioning coming into the MLB (eg: will he be able to hit major league pitching), turns out is the only one hitting major league pitching. When you strand, what was it 16 runners? Many on free passes, you do not deserve to win, against anyone, ever. The hitting is beginning to worry me because we are now a month into the season and it has gotten worse, not better. Meanwhile, the Twins are beating teams like the Angels and we struggle to string together 7 hits against one of the worst pitchers in baseball. I leave Dye in the offense, drop him lower, do whatever, but leave him in. We need our STARTING players to hit, Gload is NOT the answer. Oh, and perhaps it's time to move Iguchi into the 3 spot, because he's the only one who can hit. Yes, I'm quite annoyed that we are losing ground to the Twins when we are playing BAD teams. -y2

Ok, I'm going to have to write you a prescription for Sodium Chilafiniaxazone. In pill form we call these "Chill Pills". Take two everytime you see and enter an "Attendance" thread on any and all White Sox message boards. QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Apr 29, 2005 -> 12:24 PM) Ok i'm sick of these f***ing attendance threads, i really am. -They are always started by people who never go, b****ing at some of the greatest white sox fans around, many of whom have season tickets anyway or go to games as often as possible. -Only a couple thousand people read this message board, if that. You aren't even reaching your target audience, which are the complete bandwagon, "what do to tonight" people, who may take their buddies or family or what not. -"I don't live in Chicago". Well then please, shut up already. Just because you aren't close enough to go doesn't mean you can b**** about others that are close enough to go. I don't know where you get this logic. -I'm in freakin Champaign and i'm coming up tonight for the 2nd time this year, want to b**** at me for not getting to the games enough? Sorry i've got class and other commitments all the way in CHAMPAIGN. This is probly the case for a lot of people. Stop labeling some of the best fans on here with this attendance bulls***. /end rant.

30000 + you...now that you posted this you have to modify that forumula. Now it's 30000+you (-30000 after posting this)=1 Now that I know YOU are going, I gave my ticket to a Cubs fan. Sorry, it's Friday and I'm at work...and I'm in silly mode. QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Apr 29, 2005 -> 11:52 AM) My picks: Today: 19000 (-2000 with rain/+2000 no rain) Sat: 30000 + me (-3000 with rain/+3000 no rain) Sun: 21000 (-2000 with rain/+2000 no rain)

Screwed. Oh well, at least this road trip is over. Time to heal up and move on.

The Sox didn't lose yesterday or today, I'm not convinced these umps have money on this series. This is totally f***ing LAME. f*** THIS GAME, THIS SERIES AND THESE JAGOFF UMPS.

Because our bench is almost empty as it is...and if this game goes long we may need Timo later. QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 03:55 PM) Seriously, why not let Timo ph for Dye there?