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QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 11:59 PM) I'm worried about the Thome thing. I mean I have a real premonition he's gonna butcher it at first and give the critics one more thing to bury Oz on as well as cost us any chance of winning. You worry too much. A real premonition huh? Sounds more like your worst fears come true. It's not your problem. Don't worry be happy.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 10:15 PM) Please do not use Jim Thome at 1b! One game isn't worth him possibly getting injured and being out for an extended period. Can't run a team scared. Put him out there and let the chips fall where they may.

QUOTE (hammerhead johnson @ Jun 22, 2008 -> 09:26 AM) I am completely surrounded by Cubs fans, and I never have any problems. No offense, but a lot of you guys are meatheads. Just smile and go with the flow.

It's just time to end some streaks. Cub's have won way too many in a row at home and the Sox have lost way too many in a row on the road. Loosen up ,have some fun, and kick ass.

OMFG isn't Edmonds supposed to be washed up ?

I can't stand it.

UGH

Get this Fuker to hit into a DP.

Cmon Jose get it together.

crap no easy games in this series.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 20, 2008 -> 11:28 AM) Like somebody said, it's tough especially when we're in the "not so great" part of town. Trust me, if we played in the Cubs part of town, we'd be the popular team. Sully I think this statement says a lot without saying what a Chicagoland historian or sociologist could probably tell you about the breakup of southside neighborhoods in the 60's and 70's and I am not that person. Now Sox fans live farther and farther away from U.S. Cellular than they ever have before. The North suburbs are a lot closer to Wrigley Field than the south suburbs are to US Cellular. It's a lot easier to be a Cubs fan because all you have to do is follow the rest of the sheep around you who won't question your fandom with inane questions about who was your favorite Cub growing up. Sox fans all seem to be knowledgable about the current team and teams of the past whereas all a Cub fan has to know is where the TV cameras are pointed so they can wave in the right direction. Becoming a Sox fan is a tradition past down from fathers to sons whereas becoming a Cubs fan is more like "hey smoke this , it'll make you feel good."

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 20, 2008 -> 06:22 PM) I'm hearing stories where people say he should of gone to third and that Cox was waving him. I don't know. He got a double, that's good enough. We should of got him in, 'nuff said. This I'm in total agreement . Guy leads off with a double . Don't fault him for it when baseball 's unwritten rule says don't make the 1st or 3rd out at 3rd base. Blame Ozzie for not bunting him over. Blame Thome for not pulling the ball if you want to blame people. But don't blame the guy who just knocked one off the wall to open the inning. If a few more guys knock the ball off the wall just like Anderson did then we're talking about a W.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 20, 2008 -> 04:45 PM) There's another pole right behind the foul pole. It clearly hit that pole, and was correctly called foul. A pole behind the pole , who woulda thunk it ?

I just saw the replay on Comcast and it sure looks like the ball changed direction and the only way it does that is if it ticked the foul pole.

4.5

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jun 15, 2008 -> 09:52 AM) Kong is a late scratch.... Swisher now at 1st, Anderson in left, Ramirez in center Uribe at 2nd.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 11, 2008 -> 09:13 AM) One thing to consider is the decrease in PED use especially amphetamines. The older players stats will be worth watching for a decrease in performance during August and Sept. The energy drinks that are now prevalent in the dugouts will only go so far. These factors may require a closer look at rest but closer to the end of July and August. The nagging injuries may take a greater toll on the players. I just read an article on why teams road records this year aren't that good. The White Sox till recently had a decent road record but have now lost 5 in a row on the road. The reason that made the most sense was the theory on using "greenies" . Players are more fatigued on the road but aren't using "greenies" anymore. Don't know if Fields is the answer, but it's rather ignorant to assume just because these are major leaguers that they don't get tired. Constant air travel , odd hours and changing time zones wrecks havoc on the body which is the reason why players turned to amphetamines in the 1st place. They have been part of the baseball culture for probably 30-40 years.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 11, 2008 -> 07:53 PM) I don't think his comment was intended to be in the tone you're making it out to be. I think he meant it just as an FYI, not trying to make you look bad. Thank you . You are correct. That was my intent.

QUOTE (JFields27 @ Jun 11, 2008 -> 10:41 AM) Wow this is spooky, one of my last reports of the school year was on the Black Sox, and then about 2-3 weeks ago i watched the movie. Awesome Movie. Sadly i didnt know Asinof was that old. He wrote Eight Men Out 45 years ago.

Not sure this belongs here but it White Sox related. Move it if need be. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AhR2...p&type=lgns

It's everyones responsibility to remember this thread even when it gets locked. As long as we're in 1st place keep bumping it back to the 1st page.

Sox will win 9-3 .

Woo hoo !! Keep dis sucka open !

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 8, 2008 -> 01:52 PM) Walker was asked about Ozzie trying to send a message in Tampa and Walker said he thought Ozzie was just angry. I thought he was just angry too. But considering TB had won 17 out of their last 19 at home , I wasn't terribly upset with the results. The Sox played them very competitively and it was good baseball if not good hitting. It's possible Oz wanted to say something right before the big stretch of home games we're playing to upset the apple cart slightly to create an atmosphere of urgency ,but I doubt he gave it that much thought. But on the other hand you never know.

To quote Flounder from "Animal House".. "Oh, boy, is this great!! "