South Side Fireworks Man

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 09:02 PM) that's the problem, there really is no real talent in the minors right now And that's why I hope Dave Wilder rots in prison.

QUOTE (joeynach @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 01:28 PM) Well look on the bright side on losing Jose. It will force the Sox hand to acquire another starting pitcher, perhaps not for 08, but defiantly for 09. That means we will probably get someone younger and more talented that isn't a liability in holding runners on or covering 1st base. Im not happy Contreras is gone, but sometimes this stuff and turn out to be a blessing in disguise if it forces KW to do what he does, go out there get creative in bring in someone we thought we weren't going to get. Could work out well for 2009. As I posted in another thread, I would have Thornton try out for one of the starting slots next spring.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 9, 2008 -> 11:27 PM) It's amazing what's happened in the last 48 hours with regards to next year. 3rd base and #5 starter are serious holes. If I was KW and/or Ozzie, I'd go into spring training with the idea of having Matt Thornton compete for a starting job.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Aug 9, 2008 -> 06:33 PM) People here arent upset enough about this I totally would have preferred Contreras over Vazquez in one playoff game. More of a big game pitcher. And frankly, just a better yr so far than Vaz. Which is not saying much, I know. I'm very upset about this, and I agree with you.

Well, there goes the Sox' best pitcher and probably the season with him. We don't need a fifth starter, we already have one--Vazquez. The Sox need a one or two to replace Contreras. Maybe a three.....

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 7, 2008 -> 05:42 AM) I recently sort of warmed up to Garcia, but obviously with consideration the became less. If he came with an option for $6-8 mill non-guaranteed next year I'd be down for it because he's a fantastic pitcher, plain and simple. If not, I really see no point as the idea is to get an upgrade from Contreras while also spelling Floyd and Danks for a start here or there too. I love Freddy and know he could be an upgrade in certain spots for this club, but without an option for next year, I see no point in really signing him, since, outside of next year, there's not a huge point in signing him. The point should be to get an upgrade from Vazquez. I'll take Jose or Freddy over Javy in an important game any time.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 12:43 AM) He barely did that in '06 and was better than a league average pitcher. He's still probably a better big game pitcher than Vazquez, anyway.

Javy seems to pitch just well enough to lose -- or well enough to just lose -- especially in important games.

It was a big game for Detroit, and we had our worst big game pitcher on the mound. And Griffey has no business playing in the field. Let him pinch hit and be a Sunday DH.

Talk about turnarounds...That was pretty cool! Go Mariners!

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 08:36 PM) What did Jr do? The triple should have been a single, he couldn't cut the ball off.

QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 04:07 PM) ??? I didn't see this. Yep. When the ump and Ozzie were nose to nose and the ump was jawing back at Ozzie, Oz flinched back and wiped his face as if he was hit with spit. It wasn't intentional of course, but neither was any contact Ozzie made with the ump. And the ump was pushing Ozzie back with a closed fist at one point.

The umpire pushed Guillen with a closed fist and spit in his face. After the game, the umpires apologized for the bad call on Carrasco which set Ozzie off in the first place. And yet Ozzie gets suspended two games? MLB should start suspending umpires for bad calls and improper conduct, but MLB is a joke.

Any updates on Crede? Why didn't he play for Saturday? He was taken out of the game Friday after only 3 ABs. Doesn't sound good.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 10:19 PM) It looks like he's changed his delivery, and you're right, maybe he's trying to hide a delivery. I didn't even know he was pregnant.

Another good play by Uribe.

Griffey catches that.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 10:02 PM) Absolutely pathetic AJ. That was f***ing embarassing That one was on Swisher too.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 10:00 PM) There is a reason Hawk was an absolutely terrible GM. And that was a routine play and a horrible throw by Uribe. Speed intimidated Uribe? STFU It was a good play by Uribe. Swisher failed to pick it.

Score another few runs quickly before Nathan gets warmed up.

Gut check time for the Sox.

Griffey will save us.

Fields sucks.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 07:50 PM) Who is going to hit better over the last 2 months of this season? This season right now. Konerko or Griffey. My opinion is Griffey. That's a fact.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 07:36 PM) I dunno he seems pretty unhappy about the deal. He definitely doesn't seem too excited about the deal. He's basically not saying much about it. But he is by no means "livid".