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QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ Oct 17, 2012 -> 03:00 PM) "Weekend passes only are available for purchase by fans who book the two night stay" Aggravating. From the same people who think that Dynamic pricing is a good idea.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Oct 17, 2012 -> 09:42 AM) I assume you're talking about Dunn here. To be clear, I'm not arguing for or against his acquisition at all. I'm just saying that, given the roster that we had in 2012, Dunn was the best choice for the #3 slot in the lineup based on type of hitter he is. And this opinion is based on base/out state and linear weights research done by Tom Tango, which I think is really solid. I don't think he was the best choice for the #3 spot. The season is long and the second half Dunn was a shell of what you would consider a 3 hole hitter. The man had a .729 OPS with a .302 OBP for the second half of the season. So no matter what algorithm you use to optimize your lineup, Adam Dunn doesn't belong in the 3 hole.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 3, 2012 -> 09:16 PM) I'd go for Hawk and Wimpy No. 1. If that fails, yes, Hawk and Ozzie. Why not? You are to Ozzie as a 13 year old girl is to Justin Bieber.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 3, 2012 -> 12:06 AM) Thanks. I am loyal to Ozzie; I'm currently mad at the White Sox. Players and managers come and go. Stop worrying about the name on the back of the shirt and start worrying about the name on the front of the shirt. My guess is that you are going to be mad at the Marlins shortly as well.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 09:20 PM) LOL, IBB Canzler Ventura is practicing strategy.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 09:18 PM) Amazingly the team he was playing for didn't make the postseason. Alexei learned not to arrive late though. It's all about the little battles in the game.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 09:15 PM) Why is Ray Olmedo playing a game professionally that he is terrible at? Amazingly he got to bat second in a game in a pennant race.

QUOTE (kapzk @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 07:09 PM) Dude s*** happens, this is sports and especially when you are a pitcher anytime can a muscle pop off and screw u up. We should be fortunate that he worked his tail off to get into the shape he is, heck a ton of ppl making that type of money wouldn't have bothered getting back to where Peavy has gotten back. Just respect that and move on. Every time I hear Peavy speak I think of this scene.

QUOTE (sunofgold @ Oct 1, 2012 -> 10:22 PM) Why risk him getting hurt. Let him prepare for next season early. His last start was good thus he ends on a positive note.211 innings pitched, 3.37 era...impressive season. Peavy is not going to be here next year.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Oct 1, 2012 -> 10:06 PM) The Sox will score another 19 tomorrow. Hopefully they find these next year. They have been missing since 2005.

He was down by contact.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Oct 1, 2012 -> 08:56 PM) It looks like the offense and team as a whole is making a statement. 11-0 and Tank with a grannie. Love it even if it may be too late. Go out swinging and with pride What statement. That when the going gets tough they roll over and die. When its garbage time they perform. Pathetic.

I called it. The offense would suddenly explode once it was over. Their anuses finally relaxed. We need to do a better job evaluating people because we have too many people who can't handle pressure.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 1, 2012 -> 01:46 AM) People don't want to hear it, but this was a bad year to have lost Mark. We'd have won the division if he was still on the team. That pure and simple sucks. A few dollars costs us a division. The offense shrivels up and dies over the last month and you think that MB is the difference maker here. Its like being presented with 2+2 and you answer October.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Sep 30, 2012 -> 08:18 PM) The most talented teams to not make the playoffs were the 2003 and 2006 teams. This team really did over achieve. I give KW credit for not trading away the farm just to keep them in the chase. We pretty much got Youk, Liriano and Myers for nothing. Did it work out in the end, NO. But we can now go to the drawing board knowing what you have, and what you need. Also, for the first time- we will have $ to spend on FA's. Trading pieces: Sell high on Rios! He never has 2 solid years in a row and it will be nice to free up even more money! I would like to trade Rios for more farm depth. Biggest need for 2013- Pitching! Lets turn this around for next year! We are getting closer!! Our inability to hit cost us the postseason and our pitching is our number one need?

QUOTE (Baron @ Sep 30, 2012 -> 04:48 PM) Whats your plan Mr GM? I cant wait to hear this I bet it involves removing Cubans from the roster.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxNews @ Sep 29, 2012 -> 08:40 AM) BREAKING DOWN CHRIS SALE AND JUSTIN VERLANDER: If you compare the division race to a poker game then it is certainly time to bring out the aces. Today both Chris Sale and Justin Verlander will take the mound in separate games. After pitching in today's games, they will most likely not start again for the remainder of the regular season, with the exception of the tiebreaker, in which both pitchers are slated to start. Some have also alluded to the idea that Verlander could possibly start on Wednesday on short rest, if the race reached a pivotal point. Thus the stage is set for the ultimate showdown of pitching performances to occur today. Ultimately, these starts will be the most imperative outings for both Sale and Verlander this season. So imperative that it is necessary to break it down. Pitcher Profile: Justin Verlander: 16-8, ERA 2.72, SO 231, BB 58. Chris Sale: 17-7, ERA 2.86, SO 185, BB 48. ERA- Earned Run Average. SO- Strike Outs. BB- Base On Balls. Analyzing the numbers: Differences: Chris Sale has a better record and Justin Verlander has a better ERA, but both of these upper hands are separated by a small number margin. Significant Differences: Justin Verlander has more strikeouts than Sale this year. (Indicates that hitters have a harder time reading Verlander's pitches) Chris Sale has less walks than Verlander this year. (Indicates that Sale has better control) Overall, the pitchers are both remarkably similar. They both have great command, which means that they both have the ability to properly pitch their arsenal of pitches, getting the correct spin and movement. They are both able to reach speeds between 95-100 mph. They also have the ability to control their pitches, or pitch them in the intended location. Match-Ups: Verlander will face the Minnesota Twins line-up (2.61 Batting Average) in Minnesota. Sale will face the Tampa Bay Rays line-up (2.40 Batting Average) at home. To conclude, the match-ups are also very similar and what it really comes down to is which one of them rises to occassion and is able to handle the playoff race pressure. Tampa Bay has had issues with left handed pitchers. They are 12th in the AL in BA, 10th in runs scored and 12th in OPS when a person of the left handed persuasion takes the mound. Sale absolutely destroyed them in Tampa when he faced them last.

Stone makes the broadcast tolerable. Having Wimpy back reminds me of two old men bantering about nonsense. They might as well discuss their sock drawer. Hawk is already heading into Santo territory with the groans, grunts and nonsense. I don't want a sidekick that enables him to be more of what he already is.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 27, 2012 -> 10:32 PM) more mental midgets 2nd tier NL talent free agents who never been in a post season too much financial resources in the DH position That's the KW era. I'll take better scouting and better minor league instruction. Drafting guys with fundamental swings. Not looking for light tower power. You can do that once in a while, but good lord every year we are picking more Borchards up hoping that one will land.

QUOTE (Jake @ Sep 27, 2012 -> 10:23 PM) I realize how futile the ra-ra stuff is in baseball, but I'd be interested to see if someone tries it I would rather that they concentrated on squaring up a pitch.

Slow clap for the offense. 2 runs. Basically gift wrapped for us by the Rays. Time of death. 9:26pm 9/27

Our guys should take note. That how a player comes up in a situtation and drives a mistake pitch into the night. Our guys have a hard time swinging with the cold yellow liquid flowing down their pantleg as we put the pressure on ourselves. Bases loaded, no outs and we tinkle down the pantleg.

Its like we are pulling every trick in the bag of choke tricks. Not touching the base. Christ. Well you can tell he came through our minor leagues. Fundamentals I tell you.

So what we have learned about the bunt. The sox cannot bunt. The only thing the bunt does for the sox is generate outs or get players into 2 strike situations quickly.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Sep 27, 2012 -> 09:15 PM) I am officially done with Beckham. In his past 3 underperforming seasons, I have always given him the benefit of the doubt. Coming in to this season I said I would give him a year with Manto to see how he does. But still, not much improvement. Slight, but not much. I'm officially ready for an upgrade. I don't think he is a black hole, because his glove is very good, but if we can find an upgrade at 2B, I say we take it. He has an .882 OPS in September. He is always the popular candidate for grief. In the thick of it, he is holding his own.