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QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 01:28 AM) We've been saying this for how long now? I don't think he's going to change at this point in the season. To people watching, how's his velocity today? 88-89...I definitely don't believe he's trying his hardest though, so he's not trying to reach back with everything he has.

Nice play by Crede. FWIW, Bonds has 2 homers tonight.

QUOTE(BFirebird @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 01:25 AM) He just needs to stop hanging pitches. Way too many meatballs.

All the talk by DJ about getting someone hot. We need Iguchi just as much as anyone to get going. He's one for his last 16 now. Here we go again. Keep the ball down Freddy and preserve this comfortable lead.

QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 01:10 AM) memo to Freddy: Tampa Bay f***ing sucks. Start pitching like it. That was vintage Garcia, as he's notorious for not showing a lot of urgency on the mound when his team has a big lead. I remember hearing some ridiculous stories regarding him and Pinella, and just how much he'd have to beg to stay in the game for 5 innings.

And Freddy lets Tampa creep back into this game. Stop hanging that pitch Freddy.

He was definitely out at 2nd base. Nice play Jermaine!

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QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 01:03 AM) Well, even Freddy should be able to hold this lead. We just need to hold off the rain for another 2 and a half innings. No substantial rain coming tonight.

Great to see us capitalize on the botched DP. QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 12:54 AM) Fossum used to be a pretty hyped up prospect with the BoSox, IIRC. He looks awful, though. We did a great job of staying back and not chasing his offspeed stuff. He's actually shut down some solid teams in the last month or so.

Whew...looked like he was out. I'll take it!

Have a day Jermaine. Break this game wide open.

Do some damage Iguchi...or don't hit into a DP.

Right here is where I'd like to see Anderson be a tough out on the changeup on 3-2. QUOTE(G&T @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 12:42 AM) Umpire incident. I'm not really sure why we decided to do something about it though. Oh well, it didn't cost us any runs.

QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 12:40 AM) Did Garcia plunk him on purpose? It was on the first pitch and I can't watch the game at this time so I'm curious. It seemed pretty obvious.

QUOTE(whitesoxin @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 12:38 AM) Way to have some balls Freddy. Just joining the thread, which do you think is funnier..Young missing the easy rob of JDs homer or getting plunked in his first AB? Definitely forgetting to jump on a pretty routine play at the wall.

Interesting initiation by Garcia. If we were smart, we'd do a pitch-out on the first pitch. QUOTE(BFirebird @ Aug 30, 2006 -> 12:35 AM) Hawk should have been a radio announcer...he loves to hear himself talk. Where did he play in the minors that you saw him? Durham

I saw Kevin Witt play in the minors this year, and he looked mighty good. He almost hit 40 homers this year.

Garcia can't let Tampa get back into the game this inning.

Thank you Delmon! I'd have to say that the ball's not carrying very well, as Dye usually hitts that 10 feet out of the park. You're just awesome though Jermaine.

Pods getting his swagger back.

Another near collision between two of our defenders.

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Aug 29, 2006 -> 07:06 PM) Right. But the logic fails because: Why would Rose not be interested in Illinois? Lets give IU the benefit of the doubt and say right now its 50/50 Gordon goes to IU or Illinois. There would have to be some reason why Illinois is not on the list, while IU is. When you start comparing the programs etc, the thing that ties everyone of those programs on his list just happens to be the same parent company. It just seems very strange that if a playing with another player is part of his decision, why he would not atleast list the school where the player currently is verballed. It hurts no one to list it. I just cant trust a guy who tries to pretend like Reebok and Adidas are seperate entites, and that "hes never seen an Adidas person". Well I hate to say it but every Reebok person has been technically an "Adidas person". Its like going to a Lexus dealership and saying "I dont see any Toyata's here". {Edit} And as for Gordon leaving, I have no idea. But if it is true, Illinois better start working hard to figure out what the hell is happening. Weber's biggest shortcoming as a recruiter is how he handles big-time players with big-time egos. So far, Gordon has been the exception. However, Weber doesn't kiss up to the superstar recruits, and this turns them off. A marquee player that turned down Weber couldn't believe how mediocre his sales pitch was, according to an impeccable source.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Aug 29, 2006 -> 07:06 PM) How exactly do we miss the playoffs by a margin that includes a half a game? Did Minnesota have a game rained out that they won't be making up? Did we? Good point...silly me. I calculated what the Twins would do in 32 games, and completely forgot that they don't have 32 games left. I'll change it to 3 games (and who says I'm not optimistic!).

QUOTE(Hangar18 @ Aug 29, 2006 -> 07:03 PM) ........... and we'll all wax poetic all winter about all those games Ozzie threw away ........... Nope....if this team doesn't make the playoffs, I'm not going to go on and on about any managerial shortcomings. Rather, I'll just look forward to possible changes on and off the field to help improve this organization (and no, I don't want Ozzie fired).