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QUOTE(Brian @ Sep 16, 2005 -> 11:53 AM) Was thinking that since Minnesota is a rather weak offensive team, we should pitch McCarthy on Sunday and push our best starter, Jose Contreras, to Monday vs. Tribe. McCarthy gives us the flexibility to do this and should be taken advantage. I like it. I don't think Ozzie has the stones.

QUOTE(KipWellsFan @ Sep 15, 2005 -> 10:46 PM) I'm going to be getting hammered during the game tommorow night so if they don't win bad things might happen. I think I'll be joining your team.

I don't agree with it, but I believe Ozzie has been 'resting' Iguchi lately because of his poor defensive showings.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Sep 16, 2005 -> 09:25 AM) He should bat 9th I think. Who would you have leadoff?

QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Sep 16, 2005 -> 09:08 AM) I've been one of his biggest supporters all season. He was arguably the offensive MVP of the first half and his ability to steal bases ignited and undoubtly changed the whole mentality of the offense from station to station HR ball to a more fundamental approach to scoring runs (moving over the runner, etc). His value as the White Sox LF is and always has been tied to his SB's and OBP. If you look at the second half of the season both of these crucial statistics are on the decline. He is no longer having as many quality at bats (note that his walks are down slightly and his OPB is down .033 from the first half). As we all have noted he is unable to steal bases at the same clip. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Pre All Star 74 282 50 83 14 0 0 17 34 41 44 9 .294 .369 .344 .713 Post All-Star 40 163 24 46 12 1 0 7 10 26 12 12 .282 .326 .368 .694 Now, I understand he was injured and in fact still looks a little gimpy out there now. If he is still slightly injured and it is indeed hampering his ability to steal bases should he be on the field? Probably not. A speedy leftfielder who has no power and plays average defensively is not a valuable asset when you take away the stolen base. His throwing arm has been exploited a few times in the past week and his routes to flyballs has been described as poor by numerous posters on this site. So this brings me to my question. Do we stick with him because he got us to where we are today? Or do we use Brian Anderson, Joe Borchard and yes, TIMO PEREZ in LF. Brian Anderson single handedly won us a game in Seattle and Joe B is 3-3 since rejoining the team. I did also look at Scotty's stats against Cleveland (.324 avg, 9/10 in SBs in 10 games) so he has been a catalyst against them. But I ask you, is this the same Scotty Pods that played against the Indians in April and June? That's a good idea. I loved seeing Timo in the leadoff spot.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Sep 13, 2005 -> 03:24 PM) Uh, who is the opponent? By the way, Count might be doing the best right now, but Freddy has been our most consistent pitcher this year. He's never been our best, but you usually know what he's gonna give you, that's being consistent. ...and a first inning deficit.

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 01:49 PM) Anyone selling their tix?? There's still lower level available for all 3 games. I just picked up 2 for saturday.

Quick question. Had to listen to the game on the radio. I know it was a BS call, but shouldn't Konerko's drop have been scored an error?

QUOTE(Y2HH @ Aug 25, 2005 -> 01:56 PM) This game could be the catalyist to a huge end of season run...coming back from what we just came back from is huge...when the umpires seem to want you to lose...and you come back and win anyway, HUGEEEEEE!!! I agree and I love it.

QUOTE(TheDybber @ Aug 25, 2005 -> 11:54 AM) Rally Panties! Clap! Clap! Clap Clap Clap!!! Rally Panties! Clap! Clap! Clap Clap Clap!!! Rally Panties! Clap! Clap! Clap Clap Clap!!! It may catch on after all.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 25, 2005 -> 11:48 AM) Jon throwing a lot of pitches so far. 41 after 2.

QUOTE(Y2HH @ Aug 25, 2005 -> 11:44 AM) No...that's from a movie, you fool...I really did invent a flux capacitor...and it was on November 15th, they changed the actual date for the movie, based on my own life. Either way it produces 1.21 jigawatts.

It's funny that Hawk still talks about how clutch Crede is. When was his last big hit?

I apologize if somebody already posted this. I haven't made it throught the entire thread. Per the Sun-Times MAKING ROOM: The Sox outrighted Class AAA pitcher Matt Smith to Charlotte to reduce the 40-man roster to 39. The move gives the Sox the option of using a player not on the current 40-man roster to start a game in Tuesday's doubleheader at Texas, such as Class AA pitchers Nik Lubisich (8-4, 2.93 ERA) or Heath Phillips (9-5, 3.66). Both are left-handers, and the Rangers are loaded with left-handed hitters.

QUOTE(Steff @ Aug 25, 2005 -> 09:37 AM) White Sox fans should enter anyway and relay that sentiment. Make them see the error in judgement in having such a contest. I did just that. Hopefully, it'll work. On a strange unrelated note. Steff, I had a dream that you were my neighbor and you gave me free playoff tickets. Even though, I've never met you. Your very nice in dreams.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Aug 25, 2005 -> 09:09 AM) This is weak. There are plenty of Sox fans who can't afford to get to a game or a suite who could use these tickets. To give them to a Cub fan is assanine. I'm sure there's more deserving Cub fans than my father who's been a Sox fan for fifty years and has never been in a suite. Good call by the Sun Times.

I'm not a fan of this promotion. I would rather they went to Sox fans. Cubs fans, tell us in 500 words or fewer why you want to attend a Sox game, and we'll pick two winners. Each will get a pair of tickets to sit in the Sun-Times' luxury suite for the Sept. 7 game against the Royals. http://www.suntimes.com/includes/sports/cs...econtest21.html

Farnsworth.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 11:01 AM) Agreed. A win tonight means a lot more confidence in a club that has just broken my heart the past couple of weeks. RANCH!!!!!!

Wow, I haven't seen a thread like this in a couple of hours. Creative.

I would love to see his final graduation rate.

QUOTE(GoRowand33 @ Aug 23, 2005 -> 02:38 PM) i got a response unfortunately it was just some generic thing saying they receive to many emails and they wont reply on my subject then it says it will be forwarded to the tv exec people I'm sure it was just an automated respones. I'll be suprised if anyone gets anything of substance. After all, we're just paranoid Sox fans who are only good for getting drunk and beating up umps and opposing coaches.

I need to get in some of these leagues.