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QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:19 AM) The sad thing is I agree...He has become the mad scientist with this team. Ozzieball has become toss junk together, call it his "feel" and try to win the game. Heck, the sox almost came back last night, despite his "feelings". yeah, not its turning into f***ing dustyball.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:19 AM) I really doubt they're going to take Hermanson out of the closer's role, especially with his back problems. just speculation, I would rather go with a 4 man or bring someone else up, but I dont care what happens as long as Chavez replaces crede.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:18 AM) Neal.. If that happens I will be sure to ask his gf for her tickets.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:16 AM) Wow that is even scarier, then who closes? Baj, Cliff, Damaso, just like now without Hermy, it would be probably for only one or two starts, not a big deal. Plus you know that the plus's of having Chavez outweighs having an ok 6th starter so this isnt much of an argument to me.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:12 AM) Me thinks Ozzie caught the tinker "bug". In all honesty, I think it was good for PK to sit out. He has been tinkering with his swing constantly and needed a day to get away from it. Ozzie told him not to show up until after pregame warm-ups or he would get fined. He said that PK is so down on himself for his poor performance that he wanted him to take a couple of days off to rest and relax, I think that was a good move. Now having Timo anywhere near the playing field, that was a TERRIBLE move.

BTW, I think trading BMAC to Oakland would benefit him as well, being that he is a flyball pitcher and gives up homeruns in hitters parks, playing in Oakland could make him stud material, and I think Beane knows that.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:03 AM) And who would be our 5th starter when (not if) Hernandez goes down again? Spot start hermy bring up Baj to mop up in his stead, Tracy, anyone. The positives of having a gold-glove masher at third far outweigh the negatives of having an ok 6th starter. At this point, from what I have seen of BMAC, hes ok when brought up, but through his two starts, he hasnt been exactly super.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 08:21 AM) Nice to meet you last nite BTW. Jim, next time I will have to buy you a beer and at least fuel some arguments for a couple of innings.

QUOTE(sayitanitso @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 08:42 AM) I'd rather trade Sweeney than Anderson, but it most likely wouldn't be what Billy Beane-o was looking for. I would throw BMAC's ass on a plane so fast he wouldnt have time to think. We have other young arms, this is the year to make a push and Chavez can not only benefit us this year, but give us a better team next year, I say go for it, please please please KW

QUOTE(quickman @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 08:36 AM) Ok I win. And no you didn't say less than you said 300. You said he went 0-4 and that dropped his average. Sorry, I will need to bring a tape recorder next time. The sat ticekts are up for grabs. you going any days this weekend? I think im hitting friday sat and sunday

QUOTE(JimH @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 08:34 AM) I said less than .356 but if it's important for you to win please be my guest. hahahaI said 309 what was I thinking?

QUOTE(JimH @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 08:23 AM) I was told last nite he was hitting .356 ... ? One of the 5% of times maybe? The problem I had with last night was that there is a point in the ball game when you need a situational lefty to come in and s*** down lefty hitters. I dont think last night was the time, they have 4 in a row I believe and that is not a situational move. If you need to get a lefty out and you want to go to a lefty, you go to damaso, thats it. Last night I had no doubt in my mind that Cliff should have been in the game to face those guys because he can get both out and also last more than an inning. Putting in Walker, who was the tendency to walk guys, as well as give up flyballs, is not the right move, even if he is left handed. At that point in the game you go with the player that is most effective in the situation and can also take care of the next batter, and the next. As far as Gload goes, I never thought I would miss him this much, but last night was a perfect night to play Gload, with a pitcher on the mound who can throw to lefties.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 09:49 AM) There's always a Crede sucks thread (mainly because he truly does suck), and he hits a home run once in a while. There is no correlation. uh huh, another Crede bomb, please dont break the streak.

QUOTE(Cubs Suck23 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 07:34 AM) Today daily herald mentions that the Whitesox might trade Crede&B Mac for Chavez.. I would do that trade in a heartbeat.

QUOTE(quickman @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 08:12 AM) Rock you know where I was sitting last night. During the infield warm up prior to the first pitch Perez drops a ball. I knew he wasn't going to work out after that. Every ball thrown to him after that, I cringed. Just a bad bad, ballgame. Every time there was a pick-off move I thought I saw the ball carry into the seats, it was close a few times, I cant hide my hatred for the little fella. IN a positive note, as I said on the board yesterday Crede did hit a HR again so I hope the haters keep hating.

QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 07:50 AM) Natalie Gulbis...she is dating Ben Rothlisberger Too bad big ben is a terrible golfer.

QUOTE(quickman @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 08:04 AM) Stop it jim, I heard our nut ball manager say he thought Cotts was overused, the last five days. if he is over used I have no use for this pretty boy. It seems you are in the 5% of this city who agreed with this nut job. that's fine you will not convince me otherwise. We have a day off today, tell your million dollar ball players to suck it up for one f***ing inning. Its unfortuate that I have to watch this idiot manage the next 3 years. Ozzie should put his players in the best position to succeed, he didn't last night, and he sacraficed the game. I want my money back. By the way gload is hitting 341. Not that I like gload but I think I made my point. 341?? Damn I was way off.

QUOTE(quickman @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 07:21 AM) I am not debating the lefty lefty matchup I am debating which lefty he brought in. Walker was a poor inexcusable selection. I think 95% of the sox fans who were at the game or watched the game or have been listening to sports radio this morning would agree. Walker blows. Ozzie lost this game for us, that simple. He talks about Bobby cox all the time, I hope he starts acting like bobby cox. The minute I saw his AAA ass trot out of the bullpen I knew the game was over. Not only were the Angels hitting well last night, but we bring in the pitcher who always walks at least on batter and consistently keeps the ball up in the zone. After that, when we needed a doulble play ball, he brings in Gas Can who is a flyball pitcher. It made about as much sense as having Timo play 1B.

QUOTE(jerseysox @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:32 PM) no, we need nine ross gloads in the lineup. you know, i hate the way konerko always gets a pass when he struggles based on his history of always hitting a lot of homers and driving in a lot of runs. you picking up on my sarcasm? good, 'cause i'm layin' it on pretty thick. If I could have nine of anyone on this team, I would have nine Iguchi's for sure, power, contact, speed.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:09 PM) I don't care if he goes 5-for-5, he still sucks, and should be demoted as soon as Gload is recalled. I give your post my STAMP of Approval

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:16 PM) I agree, konerko is hitting the s*** out of the ball this year. We need 8 more konerko's in the line-up. most GIDP's ever!!!!!!

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:24 PM) Well to be fair.... one of my best friends i heir to the Taco Burrito House Fortune and he hooks me up with free food there on a weekly basis... so im biased. However, i've had alot of the mexican food in the area and i still perfer TBH. Art of Pizza? I've never had the pleasure... im gonna have to try that pizza soon. I will tell you what, if you honestly try Art of Pizza deep dish, and you dont think its superior I will offer up some free tickets

QUOTE(Spiff @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:21 PM) I at least got the joke seinfeld, i got it

http://www.tigerstalk.com/modules.php?op=m...order=0&thold=0 IL player of the week

QUOTE(Wong & Owens @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:21 PM) You college kids can't appreciate fine Mexican cuisine.........like the yummy treats found at El Presidente at Wrightwood and either Southport or Ashland, I forget. ashland, that place is aweomse!!!!