South Side Fireworks Man

QUOTE(caulfield12 @ May 31, 2007 -> 08:22 PM) The top half is all the teams that are shopping and I matched them with Sox players that are a possible fit. Most websites still have them looking for bullpen help, but doing it "internally," which means we're screwed for all intents and purposes. Do I need to bring back my fire sale posts from a month ago? I was trying to be a little optimistic, or at least giving both the "sellers" and "buyers" something to talk about, besides our horrific level of play. IMHO, your opening post to start this thread was a excellent post. It was neither optimistic nor pessimistic, it was informative and a good conversation starter, exploring many options. I always thought that's what these message boards were for. I've seen you make several quality posts over the years at the Sox MLB board, WSI, and here. I can't stand your "fire sale" gloom and doom posts when things are going bad. I like your posts when you are not posting out of frustration. Again, just my humble opinion.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jun 1, 2007 -> 11:06 AM) The only reason any Sox fans think Erstad was performing well is that they were comparing him to the rest of our lineup. That sub-700 OPS does not look good, unless you start comparing it to a bunch of guys struggling to hit .200. Baseball is more than stats.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 1, 2007 -> 01:29 AM) Rowand? He's been pretty damn good this year. .321/.393/.500/.893 that's a pretty terrific line. Say, what has he done since oh, May 6th? G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB IBB SO HBP SH SF GDP SB CS BA OBP SLG OPS 23 97 87 17 22 6 0 2 11 5 0 15 2 1 2 4 1 1 .253 .302 .391 .693 Oh, that bad huh? Yeah it turns out Aaron Rowand does suck afterall. If Aaron Rowand sucks based on that, then the entire White Sox roster sucks worse.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 1, 2007 -> 11:06 AM) I would have absolutely no problem pulling a Jermaine Dye/Joe Crede for Arod and Melky Cabrrera deal. I like that a lot. Don't know if Cashman would, but it would definitely be worth finding out.

QUOTE(briguy27 @ Jun 1, 2007 -> 07:20 AM) im sayin jays win 6-4, walk off 2 run homer by big frank did anyone see dusty baker on baseball tonight yesterday? they did bold predictions, and his bold prediction was the sox were going to be the hottest team in june, and at the end of the month, they would only be 1 game out Baker is right. The Sox will start their playoff push with a win tonight.

QUOTE(caulfield12 @ May 31, 2007 -> 12:38 PM) Teams that might be looking at Sox players Giants, Dodgers, Angels, Brewers=Joe Crede (although Braun is long-term solution for MIL) Angels=Dye Braves=any starter, Mack and/or Cintron Brewers=Thornton, Logan or Sisco Cubs=will trade outfielders for pitching help Mets=pitching Phillies=bullpen Yankees=pitching Possible targets of interest for the White Sox... Mark Teixeira Dunn Griffey Rich Harden Noah Lowry Jose Capellan--Milwaukee (reliever) Jose Castillo--Pitt. Chris Burke Willy Mo Pena Baldelli Chad Cordero Melvin Mora (OF) Where would you see Texiera fitting in with the Sox?

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 31, 2007 -> 12:02 PM) Sounds pretty reliable to me Yes. Yes it does.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 31, 2007 -> 08:58 AM) With the Sox facing all righty starters this series, it's time for Thome to put this team on his back again. He hasn't done much since he returned, and we face some righties with fantastic stuff these next 4 games. It's time that Thome, Konerko and Dye all step it up and carry this team. Actually, it's way over due.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 31, 2007 -> 11:33 AM) We have a player just like this on our team right now... His name is AJ, remember the guy who spiked the MVP just because he could? "Spiked?" I don't think so.

I don't believe this! C'mon Mac, surprise us!

QUOTE(WSoxMatt @ May 30, 2007 -> 02:36 PM) Jenks should start the Bottom of the 9th Hopefully with a four run lead!

Nice job by Thornton. Let's win this thing and get out of that hell hole!

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ May 30, 2007 -> 02:33 PM) If MacDougal gets put in this game, Ozzie needs therapy. If that happens, I may need therapy!

Good strikeout, Matt

QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ May 30, 2007 -> 02:29 PM) You can say that again, took away extra bases. If it weren't for Hunter, the Twins would be losing this game.

This Neshek rubs me the wrong way. I hope they knock him around.

This Neshek rubs me the wrong way. I hope they knock him around.

Dye failed. Now here's Paulie's chance to pick him up.

Here's where our "big boys" are supposed to come through.

QUOTE(Jimbo @ May 30, 2007 -> 02:03 PM) how do the twins do it They put the ball in play, run hard and see what happens. They may be a very lucky team, but they make their own luck.

According to Hawk, it's the ump's fault Torii Hunter got that base hit! Jon will pitch out of this.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ May 30, 2007 -> 01:50 PM) How you know the sox are struggling or losing with Hawk announcing. The umpire crew is under attack. The zone is tea cup. Or inconsistent or blatantly anti-sox. The starting pitcher has at least 10 arm angles, throws 100 mphs and can hit the black on every pitch. His 9 ERA is perplexing to Hawk, because he cannot see how even the great Yaz himself could put wood on the ball. Nonsense stories about Al Kaline, Yaz, or his boston days. Every single for the other team is either luck, the result of god hating the sox, or a perfect storm. There are no line drives against sox pitchers, only duck snorts that just are out of reach. If a pitcher gives up a homer, Hawk immediately blames the ump for not giving the strike on the previous pitch. The ump made the pitcher throw the meatball. All sox hits are screaming line drives that were just missed. Even towering popups in the infield. They were just missed. If you hear the mention of tipping your cap, then the sox are doomed for that day. LOL! It's funny because it's true!

QUOTE(diegotony06 @ May 30, 2007 -> 01:49 PM) He is getting squeezed, but I am sick of Hawk saying TEACUP!!! IMHO, both of those pitches they showed were balls.

Nice inning for Jon. Now let's put up a crooked number!

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ May 30, 2007 -> 01:39 PM) Almost as bad as calling Hunter "Mr. Clutch." I'm guessing you didn't look up the numbers before making that comment. I'm not a stat head. I watch the game. Now I don't watch a lot of Twins games, but in the ones I do watch Hunter usually comes through in the clutch, both at the plate and in the field. He also seems to be a spark plug for his team. I wish the Sox had him.