Dick Allen

The White Sox have only won 5 games this season scoring 3 or less runs.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 08:32 PM) I recall Ozzie benching Uribe last year for not hustling. Apparently he isn't as concerned with that this year. Ozzie himself used to do that. I remember Hawk sort of calling him out on it once. He said he hated when Ozzie did that. Now almost everyone does.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 08:29 PM) Nice hussle down the line AJ. There are too many White Sox that give the courtesy jog down the line on routine grounders. If you develop a reputation for busting your ass, you will make the opposition commit at least 1 error every year, and probably more.

QUOTE(iguchi=dank @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 08:26 PM) good trade by kenny. mcD is worth having for this year and beyond and he's cheap. hopefully having him this year matters but our SP will determine that As long as he stays healthy. That's been a huge problem for him.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 08:13 PM) So he leaves in Garcia to face a lefty to start this inning? Will someone please explain this to me? Exactly. If he doesn't think Freddy can get out of this mess now, why leave him in for the lefty? The only thing I can think of is maybe the runner won't be off to the races with Freddy taking a shower.

Take him out now Ozzie while there is still a chance.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 08:06 PM) Highly touted player when we drafted him out of Stanford. Great athlete, very raw and he supposedly calls a great game. The pitchers we've interviewed at FutureSox have all raved about Lucy's game calling ability and well defensive prowess. OFfensively he's still building his game and he had some troubles early in his minor league career but he's done better as of late. Still he's a few years away from the show, but the upside is definately there as he's a top notch athlete. Thanks, I'm going to keep my eye on him. I just saw him when they were taking infield and it was one of the most impressive throwing performances I've ever seen.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 08:05 PM) Welcome to the joys of pitching at SafeCo with an amazing defense behind you. Jim Parque could have been effective there. You make great points in just about every post you ever produce, but Parque and effective should never be used in the same sentence.

Does anyone know anything about the minor league catcher the Sox have, Lucy? I saw him in Spring Training, and he has an unbelievable arm.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 07:55 PM) Screw motivating...how about better strategizing? We seem determined to let the other team's best players consistently beat us with 2 outs. That is exactly right. The other team's best players always get a chance to beat the Sox. Paulie out.

At least Bedard's at 103 pitches. Maybe that's why Freddy throws 87 mph now. He's been rumored to be dealt.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 07:52 PM) Whatever Hawk. There were tons of rumors last year with Griffey and Burnett. The Tigers and Twins have been involved in a lot of rumors as well. Its a BS excuse.

It looks like the Sox could use a few pots of the "leaded" coffee.

Trading Thome would be idiotic. The effect he has had on this offense this year is beyond incredible.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 07:42 PM) We might as well start MacDougal now, and take advantage of him being healthy. Who do you think will land on the DL first, MacDougal or Alomar?

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 07:40 PM) I'll ask again since nobody answered before. If we get crushed this weekend, would you be angry at KW for having a white flag trade? He better not. They still would only be 3 1/2 out. Too many bandwagon season ticketholders not renewing could really put the White Sox in a bind.

The offense was so due for a long tough stretch. Most of their numbers are still better that what you could have reasonably expected. If they hit like their career norms the first half of the season, KW would be the #1 seller on the trade market.

That was quick

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 07:34 PM) Wait, why the hell didn't Ozuna score on that? I mean, that was clearly gone or off the wall. Why is Thome on first base?

QUOTE(G&T @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 07:28 PM) Maybe he stopped using greenies. I've thought of that, and wonder if they would give him that much more velocity.

I would just like someone from the White Sox to explain the dramatic velocity loss Garcia has encountered. Is he hurt? Is he off the juice? Did he just get old? That and keep him away from the buffet table.

Maybe they'll leave Freddy out there long enough where he'll need a little time off.

QUOTE(G&T @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 07:19 PM) I can't either, but he's still out there. That trade might be one of the worst things KW has ever done. If Chris Young is half as good as advertised, KW will not be able to make a worse trade if he tried.

Freddy getting handled by the lowly Orioles. It will be interesting to see the Freddy defenders excuses for yet another dismal start.

QUOTE(G&T @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 07:15 PM) I remember Steve Stone saying that the only reason Vaz is still out there is because of trade value. I'm worried that KW might not want to move him to the bullpen because nobody will want to trade for him after the season. I don't like it, but I don't know what else to think. I can't see where he's adding to his trade value pissing away lead after lead.