Dick Allen

Finally the fireworks finale. That had to be distracting to the hitters.

The Tiger bullpen looks like an offensive line.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 08:31 PM) 67 at-bats in april he had 11 walks. 102 walks in may and he had 12 walks. 75 at-bats in june and 7 walks. Not a good sign. Weren't 2 or 3 of them in the same game? The blowout of the Cubs?

QUOTE(elrockinMT @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 08:27 PM) He can be, but you'll see it within the first 2 pitches You're right. I've been saying the same thing about Cotts for a year.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 08:26 PM) Seen this story with Polanco up, haven't we? If he has never faced Shingo, I like the Sox chances

If Shingo has his command, he's just as good as anybody in the White Sox bullpen.

QUOTE(Ozzie Montana @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 08:23 PM) why isnt Hermanson being used? They'll use him if they have the lead, or the game goes 17 innings and they absolutely must use him.

Now he gets Shingo. Amateur managing tonight by Ozzie.

Shingo, Marte and Hermanson are all available.

Vizcaino did his job tonight. If he loses, people should lay off him. Ozzie is being unreasonable with him tonight.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 08:16 PM) Ok now this is dumb ozzie, remember back to the 3rd game of the year. I agree. I don't understand this at all. If Vizcaino gives it up this inning, its on Ozzie.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 08:12 PM) Why do you hope for that? It is a home run 20% of the time when he says it these days. But he also says it when the ball is 50 ft. over the fence.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 08:10 PM) I swear to God, if Hawk ever says Stretch again, I will kill him. He'll say it again. Hopefully this inning.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 08:06 PM) If Uribe didn't make a great play in the bottom of the 9th, you wouldn't be saying that. He made a great play on a softly hit ball that would have scored a guy who reached on a bunt . If they lost on that play it would have been a tough luck loss for Vizcaino.

QUOTE(iWiN4PreP @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 08:05 PM) We aint stealing cas they got a strong arm as cathcer (i rod) and we didnt need to steal with a guy on 3rd last inning. I thought Uribe should have attempted a steal with Iguchi up. If he got thrown out Iguchi leads of the 11th.

Where's the love for Vizcaino? He pitched well tonight.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 07:58 PM) We're still playing for that 3 run homer it seems like. We have no balance in our lineup right now with all our speed at the top, and it creates a situation where it's either homer or nothing for far too many hitters. If Harris isn't pinch running, or Podsednik not getting on base, the Sox don't steal anymore.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 07:47 PM) Ummm, Uribe got out of the jam. The ball wasn't hit very hard.

The only ball hit solidly that inning was Inge's single.

Viz gets out of the jam.

perfect bunt

LV is looking like he's headed to Cooperstown.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 07:37 PM) Um...yeah...because he's due for one, that's the ticket. No, because I just put on my special shoes. They usually work.

I predict a nice performance by Luis tonight.

Everybody's favorite, Vizcaino enters the game.