chitownsportsfan

In the words of the great Earl Weaver, this Sox team is built on 3 things: Pitching, defense, and 3-run homers. Ain't a damn thing wrong with that. It is--despite all the "smallball" talk--the same strategy as last year with more 3-run homers.

Fire f***ing Fox stops all the stuff you guys have described I believe.

I'm almost certain he's only guaranteed until 2007 with the contract. I think maybe the Sox have an option on him--which I hope is not picked up.

But dude, he is the sparkplug/ignitor/flame/tinderbox/gascan that powers the Sox offense! Yea, Pods has a career of being a borderline starter. He found some magic in 2003 but has never been able to dublicate that--either prior or after that season. He's a slap hitting LF. There's probably a good reason there aren't many slap hitting left fielders in MLB--because for such an easy defensive position, slap hitting is nearly worthless. But he steals bases so that makes up for his total lack of OBP and power in the eyes of some. GMAFB.

We should just all pick players and weeks to have the "should proven everday player X be demoted" thread. Next week I'll take Iguchi. Give it up guys--Uribe is one of the best defensive shorts in the game, and has proven to be a good hitter for his position as well. There is no sane reason not to expect him to start 150 games or so--and to have a good season. Cintron is a backup, he's not a full time starter, not on a championship quality team.

Indeed. But, it did work out spledidly didn't it! The Cubs, outside of Gred Maddux starts--are in trouble. And when Maddux remembers he's like 400 years old in July they will suck then too.

LOL, I can tell you that outfielders usually have 12-14" gloves, wherea s IF'ers usually use 10-11" gloves. The smaller gloves allow the infielders to get the ball out more quickly. Obviously, in the OF, getting the ball out quick isn't as important. Some IF'ers like to were a 10" halfway off their hand. Personally I was never able to do it--it takes quite a bit of skill, but I've seen a lot of good fielders do it.

If the official scorer deems him to have pitched effectively yes--this situation happened the other day with Logan. The save is the most arbritrary of all baseball stats.

Welcome aboard. Although it still amazes me in the age of Google, and the amazingly easy say, "mlb save rules" search-- that people start threads about stuff like this.

Nah, maybe mid-inning.

what where Brians walk rates like in Charlotte?

Cool thanks, I've just been following online and in the game thread. Saw that 1st and 3rd 1 out and got nervous. FG is a total headcase--it seems most of his problems are mental.

How the hell is FG even in this ballgame? He's walked a freaking tightrope all night.

lets go JD

And a throwing error.

You know, I can accept that from AJ if he continues the nice bat-work--but remind me again: what is Widger's strong suit as backup catcher?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Freddy pitch well in the WBC? I thought he was bringing his usual low 90's in that tourney.

Scott Podsednik is a f***ing headcase. He needs a f***in shock collar on the basebaths.

They stole his drugs.

Yea, through dumb luck or careful planning KW hit gold with Dye and Iguchi especially--among last years signings.

Yea, but the Oz wouldn't have it any other way.

I don't think so. The Sox don't have a lot of great K guys, or great G/F guys, so I would say that the bigger parks are actually to the Sox's advantage--especially with the range of our OF. Yea, I chalk this series loss up to the pathetic lineup Ozzie trotted out there for the 1st game. It's not like this is a team of geriatrics either. I can see the starting C, Dye, and Crede seeing some rest, but even then--not all at the same time please. Tonight was just a game were the hard hit balls were at the wrong part of the field. Mark made a few mistakes, and the Mariners had some clutch hits. I'm not really upset, just gotta come back next game.

Wow, more patience at the plate please.

oh great a Singleton play by play inning. God this will be bad. I'm drinking everytime he says, "in case you're just joining us".

This game can't get over fast enough for those on EST.