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yeah, there was like 4 rain outs in a span of like 5 days, right? that explains a lot though

And that was ironically his Charlotte debut. So, why hasn't he pitched in so long?

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Sep 2, 2006 -> 03:17 AM) he is having a pretty damn good season... but still ive only heard that he wont be able to make it in the bigs... besides his great pickoff move. He is probably a Mark Buehrle clone, but that can be a good or bad thing.

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QUOTE(BobDylan @ Sep 3, 2006 -> 05:12 PM) Worse at the plate than BA was earlier in the year? Do you watch the games or just rely on ESPN.com's Gamecast? No, I watch the games. Anderson was able to take a walk when he was struggling and he put the bat on the ball. All Uribe does is strike out and popout.

QUOTE(BobDylan @ Sep 3, 2006 -> 04:52 PM) I think the Uribe bashing posts need to stop. I think the offense bashing posts need to stop. I think all the blame needs to go on the starting 5. So you'd bench Uribe, arguably the best defender on the team (and arguably the best defensive SS in the game) and bench Podsednik, arguably the worst hitter on the team as well as defender (and arguably the worst defensive LF in the league) for only a week? It doesn't seem very smart to weaken your defense up the middle ESPECIALLY at SS, the most important and hardest position to play on the field (other than maybe catcher) for guys that should be utilized in other places. Ozuna should take Pods time in LF, that's where the platoon needs to happen. As far as Cintron? The play he showed while Uribe was hurt is more than sufficient evidence as why he should be used in the field in VERY limited time. He has no range, no arm and isn't much of an upgrade at the plate. And again, for f*** sake, the problem ISN'T the offense. It's giving up 7 mother f***ing runs day in and day out. Don't point the finger at Uribe. Don't point it at Thome, Uribe, Konerko, Dye, Anderson, or even Podsednik (and then some). Point it at the underachieving pitching staff. That means Jon Garland, Mark Buehrle, Freddy Garcia, Jose Contreras and Javier Vazquez. Aside from Garland, not any single one of them has stepped up ONCE this entire year. I know we're all frustrated. I know they are a better team than this. But good lord, they are hitting .285 as a team. And though they don't get all the big hits (name me on team that has gotten EVERY big hit), it's only magnified because the Sox pitching staff has the guts of a wet noodle. That should be in green. Seriously. Just because Juan has a strong arm makes him a good fielder? He has 11 errors this season, and you can even make a case for more with some of the balls he thrown away on ordinary DP's, and some of the other decisions he has made. And he has played lazy sloppy defense at times. Plus, he offense is horrible. He is even worse then Brian Anderson was earlier this season. At least Anderson was able to take a walk. And when you say offense isn't a problem, you are dead wrong. Since the all-star break, how many rpg has this team been averaging? I bet it is less then 5, which is pretty bad. 3 runs and reling on the long ball isn't going to win you many games, no matter how bad the pitching is.

I kinda hope we don't make the playoffs for a couple of reasons. This team doesn't deserve to make it to the playoffs. And if we do make the playoffs, it will give this organization an excuse not to make any major changes. I never thought I'd say it, but I wouldn't mind not having Thome on the team next year, and having more of a speed and contact oriented team. But that's not gonna happen.

Who wants to join my new club (look at my sig).

QUOTE(beautox @ Sep 3, 2006 -> 03:39 PM) Ozzie just wants to put McCarthy on a cross, so he can proudly announce he isn't are savior, and he isn't a good pitcher, hes setting up to fail. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

At least we get to see McCarthy today. Too bad it is the wrong type of appearance. He should have been in Garcia or Vazquez's spot a long time ago.

so, just because thee twins lost, winning isn't that important now? you sicken me at times Ozzie.

omg! ozzie is actually taking out the starting pitcher!

Okay, Uribe needs to be benched. While his defense might be good, it is also very questionable at times, and his offense is just killing any rally we get. Pods needs to be benched for about a week to get his head out of his ass. And Thome needs to sit for about a week to get back to 100%, which he is obviously not healthy yet. Then, we need to get Ozuna, Mackowaik, Gload, and Cintron in regularly, and giving Sweeney a start here or there to see what he can do. I'll put it this way, Ozzie needs to start panicing a bit. he is playing it all cool and calm, and sticking with his boys. But him doing that is really hurting us. Him not putting the players in the best position to succeed is really hurting this team, and really pissing me off. hmm, maybe Jim is half way alright after all.

lol @ uribe. A pop out, k, and flyout. this seems to be his line for just about every game.

Ozzie needs to pull his head out of his ass, and start panicing. Stop sticking with the players because they are your "boys" or whatever. Put the best players in. It isn't that tough.

Uribe and Pods need to be benched, and Thome needs to sit until he is 100%, and get Gload, Cintron, Ozuna, and even sweeney into the lineup regularly. And Ozzie needs to stop leaving his pitchers in when they are obviously struggling, like right now.

i feel sick. I think I am just going to turn on the radio and listen to the game and play a game of madden. Watching this game is just putting me to sleep.

QUOTE(daa84 @ Sep 3, 2006 -> 02:53 PM) how is he going to get his timing back without playing? Extra time in the batting cages, and letting him face a pitcher who isn't a left hander who has been throwing the ball well lately.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 3, 2006 -> 02:52 PM) ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz pffffffffffffffffttt I miss Frank about now . . . I don't. I miss Gload.

don't blame Thome. Ozzie is forcing him into the lineup. Isn't it obvious his timing is off, and he hasn't hit lefties well at all this season Ozzie? Guillen pisses me off more then anything in the whole world at times.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Sep 3, 2006 -> 02:49 PM) Maybe we should switch to 100% cotton jerseys. your a genious george.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 3, 2006 -> 02:40 PM) Can someone please calculate what our starting pitchers ERA is against AL teams this season? here's a better on, can anyone find out what the sox era would be if Ozzie was taking out the pitchers at the right time, and not leaving them in there too long so they can get rocked?

we better not see Garcia go out there for another inning.

if freddy wasn't such a bum, this inning would have been over. 0-2, so he lets him back into the count. focking unbelievable.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 3, 2006 -> 02:40 PM) Can someone please calculate what our starting pitchers ERA is against AL teams this season? too much work to find out truly how bad this rotation has been.