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QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Aug 7, 2006 -> 10:59 AM) But here's the problem...if North Korea were to actually ship Iran a bomb or two, what exactly is there that we can do about it? We can't bomb the Hell out of Korea, because South Korea and Tokyo will cease to exist. We can't bomb Iran to tell them not to buy things from Korea, because all that us striking them will do is strengthen their government and give them even more reason to deal rapidly with the Koreans. And 2/3 of the U.S. army is currently not in any way, shape, or form ready for deployment, with a decent chunk of the rest tied up in Iraq. If Israel even so as sniffs Iran getting a bomb or thinks its near, Tehran will glow in the dark for the next 1000 years.

QUOTE(MichiganBorn @ Aug 7, 2006 -> 10:09 AM) To move away from the quipping and arguments I was reading about the Miller contract that the Tigers just signed with their 1st round pick. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/news/262119.html I'm not the best person to judge this because I have only seen Miller throw three pitches (in the CWS this year) but does he have the stuff to join the Tigers in Sept? Its not a good move in the long run. The quicker he gets to the majors, the quicker his arbitration clock starts to tick. Isnt he a boras client.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 7, 2006 -> 09:41 AM) The Twins just straight up know how to scout pitching... And considering we took Broadway instead of Garza what does that say about our scouting. I remember Flash's comment during that draft, well whomever the twins pick will be here to dominate us in a few years. Garza is ready to come out with a 97mph fastball.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 03:58 PM) Norton keep us in the WC lead for another day! Oddly enough the KC Royals can be swept at home. Even in a 4 game series.

We have scored 622 runs in 109 games. Which is 5.7 runs per game. Our pitching gives up 4.64 runs per game. Lets just give you a feel for it, the Texas Rangers and their bad pitching is 4.70 runs per game. You need pitching to compete. We need our starting pitchers to pitch better, make better pitches and not to crumble when someone gets on base. We need our pitchng to stop giving up big innings. We need our relievers to strand inherhited runners more than allow them to score And we need our manager to stop asking his pitchers on if they want to be removed or not. When a starting pitcher has reached the 7th inning plateau, and has over 100 pitches, and has given up a crooked number just a few innings earlier, in a one run game this is not the time to ask him so how do you feel, and then to stick with him.

QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 03:35 PM) That's a pretty stupid argument. We've had a ton of blowouts. And we're 15-14 in 1-run games. Making small changes to the lineup could make that 20-9. Rowand can attest to my views on the offense last year. I have been critical to say the least, but Our offense outside of a 2 week period has been fine. We put up runs. We hit to all fields. Now I am not a huge fan of Pods without speed, but who frankly is. I would say our success this year in 1 run games are more a reflection on our medicore pitching than our top of the line offense. If Ozzie has a quicker hook, maybe we dont give up so many late runs. A few insurance runs late in a game make a big difference. And I would like to see the A team out on the field more and more now.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 03:27 PM) Wouldn't have changed a thing today. Unless you wanted to give him the hook in the 4th inning. There is a difference in being down by one and more. With over 100 pitches and already having a big inning you should never let him go out there in the 7th to duke it out. He had a 123 pitches in his last start and was down in velocity. QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 03:30 PM) Runs scored: 1. White Sox 619 2. Red Sox 600 Leave the offense alone. I would rather mess with the pitch. If our pitching gets in check, we will be fine.

QUOTE(MarlinFan84 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 03:27 PM) Why does your team continuously bring in old pitchers, sometimes at high cost, and let McCarthy, a stud youngin never get a chance? It doesnt make sense to me. He will get his chance next year, hopefully. Freddy and his 86mph fastball should be gone by then.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 03:23 PM) This argument does hold water, but I think it's time for us to quit blowing leads on the road when going for a sweep against an inferior opponent. We need to have our manager get a better grasp of the hook for the SP instead of just plain asking him, so how do you feel.

QUOTE(CYGarland @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 02:43 PM) Are you surprised? Ozuna Ks thats one. 9ks for Jays pitching today.

The twins have pulled to within a run. 4-3 KC

Get the plane fueled up, we are ready to go home now.

The 5th run was on pitch number 112 for our starter who wasnt sharp, but Ozzie wanted to get him the victory instead of team. He started the inning off with over 100 pitches, after letting him throw 123 last game. Next time Ozzie, just let the fishing reliever start the inning. How many fishing times have we been burned with X pitcher starting an inning late. He already gave up a big inning. Nice game all around today.

Ozzie with another smart move of keeping a pitcher in so he could get the win. And a dumb move by our infielder.

QUOTE(Felix @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 02:06 PM) Don't you get it? The team isn't in first place, so the offense is just imaginary. It's all Pods' fault that the offense is only first in the league... and Uribe's too! What exactly does Pods do well.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 02:05 PM) Why is Jose still in? Trust your bullpen filled with 6 mostly reliable relievers... We have Mac and Cotts warming. Which one should we bring in. Anything that starts with a C no matter how the hitter is blessed hand wise is dumb.

We are into the 7th inning. Now we have the ultimate battle, Ozzie trying to get a win for his pitcher over Ozzie trying to get a win for the team.

QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 01:59 PM) The inconsistencies of Scotty Pods are just maddening. Play right dammit! With him losing his only talent which is speed, he will go from world series hero to 4th OF in say 2 years.

Nice bunt Mr Dergan.

QUOTE(CYGarland @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 01:55 PM) I just read an article on Whitesox.com abut the injuries the Sox have been having, and Oz is quoted as saying he plans to rest the regulars periodicly to help their "minor" injuries. So be prepared for similar lineups in the next month or so...........If i were OZ i would go Petal to the metal, we cant afford to give away games now, unless aguy is seriously injured and cant play, or is at risk to seriously worsen an injury then fine, but if their just minor injuries then play through it. We started resting people in game 2, so they should be rested. The they need more rest is almost a joke. The starting lineup starts about 22-25% of the time.

QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 01:49 PM) 97 Pitches for Burnett. Bring in the lefty Shoenweiss to dominate Pods next inning? I call strikeout looking.

Manuel needs to stop messing up our Sunday games. Oh wait, he is gone.

QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 01:46 PM) Lol, we go from 1 on, no out, to none on, two out. Great job today by the 6-7-8 hitters. Cintron would be on second with 1 out, if Mack hit it in the same spot.

Ozzie thinks he is in the national league again. Cintron is not that fast. Dumb.

Right hander comes up, the Count becomes a side armer. And he cant control it as well, he is leaving it up also.