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QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 2, 2009 -> 10:13 PM) How often does he get mentioned as one of the better players in MLB? Well he isn't so he shouldn't be. But on national sports shows? Pretty often when they talk about infielders.

How can a 5 time All Star, Gold Glove award winning, $80M+ player possibly be "under the radar"?

QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 2, 2009 -> 10:07 PM) If Dye goes on the DL, I believe Andy Phillips could play LF. Yeah but isn't he pretty bad at baseball and incredibly inexperienced in the outfield? He's played like 11 innings out there over the last 4 years.

Wow, Podsednik in right. Ozzie really doesn't like moving Carlos around now does he?

I thought Alexei's was gone. He's fooled me twice tonight, I guess the ball just isn't carrying to left.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 2, 2009 -> 10:05 PM) Who plays tonight? LF: Pods CF: Lilly Bridge RF: Carlos That's maybe the worst hitting LF/CF combo in the game.

Wow, AJ made his ass pay.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 2, 2009 -> 10:03 PM) Who the hell do we play out there now, if he's out? We have by far the worst OF in the majors if JD goes down. For tomorrow I suppose Carlos would move to right field, Podsednik to left and Lillibridge to center.

That sounded horrible. Lets say JD hits the DL, who gets the call? Josh Kroeger?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 2, 2009 -> 09:51 PM) Or suffer an injury or two in 4 innings of blowout, soggy baseball. Oh sweet Jesus why am I always right!!!

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ May 2, 2009 -> 09:49 PM) I would have been pissed if they had called it. If there's a chance to play it, at least give us the opportunity to come back for the win. Or suffer an injury or two in 4 innings of blowout, soggy baseball.

The Rangers hitters are approaching this one like a Home Run Derby.

Wouldn't shock me if Podsednik left this one with a strain, sprain or pull. Should be awful wet out there.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ May 2, 2009 -> 09:21 PM) Newark Bears, the Cook County Cheetas, or even the Joliet Jackhammers. I believe Carl Everett, Ryan Bukvich, Tim Raines Jr., Keith Foulke, Tim Bittner and Oneli Perez are all on the Newark Bears' roster. Jerry would feel right at home.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 2, 2009 -> 08:57 PM) Just a terrible sports day so far: Sox lose, Bulls about to lose, Cubs win, Tigers win, Cardinals lose, and Twins about to win. Hawks up 5-2 late in the 3rd and the Royals just took the lead 8-7 in the 11th on a bases loaded walk. Oh and today's outing from Contreras will probably force KW's hand which is half good I suppose.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 2, 2009 -> 09:17 PM) do any of the stats apply to the season? All

QUOTE (fathom @ May 2, 2009 -> 08:43 PM) Exactly, so many damn excuses being made. They're just not generating enough offense in the first few innings, and by rule, it makes it harder to score as you get into the bullpen. The Sox have been much better against the opposition's bullpen this year compared to the past few years. Coming into today: vs Relief pitchers: .296/.361/.498/.859 in 275 PA, the team OPS is right around .700 against SP First 4 innings: 37 runs in 88 innings = 0.42 runs per inning = 1.68 runs per game in the first 4 innings Innings 5 - 8: 61 runs in 88 innings = 0.69 runs per inning = 2.76 runs per game in innings 5-8 The Sox have only scored 4 runs in the first inning this season, that's not good.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 2, 2009 -> 08:35 PM) So 3 hits in the first 5 innings tonight. Our offense has been absolutely pathetic in the early innings of games. It's just too damn humid out there. Just wait until we get into a nice hot, dry climate this lineup will explode. Oh but not too hot or windy or cloudy, nobody likes clouds.

Well, that's game. I'm sure Jayson Nix will get an AB or 2 in this one.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 2, 2009 -> 08:15 PM) It's not like he's been tearing it up since the end of the 2006 ASB anyways. Still ranks as worst contract/extension in KW's history. Since June 1st 2006 through yesterday (I'm not even going to count today) Jose has made 76 starts and this is what he has to show for it: 25-35, 5.29 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 10.42 H/9

QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 2, 2009 -> 08:13 PM) If it's a do-over, we could possibly see Jose DL'd or sent down and try to have a new pitcher up by tomorrow, without losing a game in the process. Yeah, KW could be on the phone with an affiliate right now getting a kid on a flight.

RAIN DELAY! BOOM!

QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 2, 2009 -> 08:09 PM) what happens if it ends at 4? do over? I don't remember the rules. Yep, do over.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 2, 2009 -> 08:02 PM) And it is about to get really heavy. Like I said, you almost hope for a re-rack, but you KNOW with them up 6-1 they will sit their ass all night. Once the game starts I believe it's the umpires call on whether or not to postpone the game.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 2, 2009 -> 08:02 PM) can't contreras be moved to the pen? would he accept that? He'd be of no use to this team out of the pen, it doesn't suit him as a pitcher and he doesn't have the stuff to make it work. he's better off going on the disabled list or being optioned to AAA.