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http://whitesox.theinsiders.com/2/120527.html by Alex Ernst July 10, 2003 Soxnet.net Series Preview: Cleveland Indians By Alex Ernst Date: Jul 11, 2003 Usually, at least since the start of 2002, a four-game set against the Indians means very little, but with the White Sox coming off two sad performances in series' against the Devil Rays and Tigers, this is now vital to the Sox' season. Opponent: Cleveland Indians Record: 38-51, .427, Fourth Place, 10 GB (AL Central) Place: U. S. Cellular Field Time & TV: Game 1: 6:05 p.m. (FSN); Game 2: 12:05 p.m. (WGN); Game 3: 6:05 p.m. (WGN); Game 4: 12:05 p.m. (FSN) Games two and three are part of a doubleheader 2002 Record vs Sox: 6-4 2003 Record vs Sox: 10-9 THE LATEST The Cleveland Indians are trying to salvage a somewhat forgettable season, winning eight of their last twelve games and climbing to within 12 games of .500. Milton Bradley has been pacing the Indians with a stellar .331 average, while Matt Lawton leads the team with 15 homers and 41 RBIs. C.C. Sabathia has been Cleveland’s most consistent starter with a 3.22 ERA, while their pen is led by Carl Sadler, who has a 1.86 ERA, and closer Danys Baez, who has 20 saves. WHO'S HOT (Last 7 days) Casey Blake, 3B: .375, 3 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 1.125 OPS --Blake has been going bonkers at the plate as of late. He slugged two homers and seven RBIs against the Twins on July 5 and has consistently brought up his average. WHO'S NOT (Last 7 days) Zach Sorensen, 2B: . 000, 2 K, 0 R --Sorensen hasn’t played much this week, and rightfully so as he has been on base exactly once and has brought his average down below the mendoza line at .182. PITCHING PROBABLES Game #1: Danny Wright (0-3, 5.33, 32 K) vs. Brian Anderson (6-6, 4.15, 36 K) --Anderson has won his last three decisions, but has given up numerous control in doing so. He is more prone to the longball as of late, yet he induces lots of groundballs. Anderson has walked a batter or more in seven straight starts, so smart baserunning against him could be key. Game #2: Mark Buehrle (7-10, 4.34, 64 K) vs. Jason Stanford (0-0, 3.60, 1 K) --This will only be Stanford’s second start of the season. He was somewhat wild in his first start, walking four, but only allowed two runs, earning a no-decision against the Minnesota Twins. Game #3: Rick White (*-Unsure) vs. Jake Westbrook (3-4, 4.55, 24 K) --Westbrook will be recalled to make a spot start, then is expected to be optioned back to triple-A after the game. He has almost as many walks (22) as strikeouts (24), and has worked out of the bullpen for most of the year. Westbrook throws a fastball, sinker, changeup and slider. Game #4: Jon Garland (6-7, 4.50, 57 K) vs. Billy Traber (4-5, 4.23, 54 K) --How the Sox perform in this game depends on which Billy Traber comes to the mound. It will either be the one that threw a one-hit complete game shutout against the New York Yankees, or the one that gave up seven runs in 2 2/3 innings against Kansas City. This will only be his ninth start. KEY TO THE SERIES Find the bats. Good pitching performances mean absolutely nothing if there is no run support for it. The Sox need to go out there and score early and often if they want to get back in the AL Central race.

I gotta get up at 5 tomorrrow, or else i'd fiddle with it more. Later all.

And the "You've Completely Wasted Half Your Life Here" level has been added at 50000.

Baseball God has been added at 20000

What do you mean by custom description....

I can assure you I'm 16...

Well, if you ask Selig, Comissioner and Baseball God are identical.

Yup.

nice avatar....whats your idea, murc?

well, i know you can change it to whatever you want...just like Heather Lee's says.....well....Heather Lee I debated naming a level that for 20000 posts....but i thought it was more fitting for people who were banned.

Not like I do anything admin-ish. I'm afraid to touch half the stuff.

Actually, I'd prefer Montana.

I still b**** at my parents to make me sandwiches because I'm too damn lazy....

You're trying to avoid telling me I'm the janitor, aren't ya?

Here they are...we've got a lot of posters so we bumped it up a notch Draft Pick 0 Great Falls ® 50 Bristol ® 100 Kannapolis (Low A) 200 Winston-Salem (High A) 400 Birmingham (AA) 600 Charlotte (AAA) 800 September Call Up 1000 25-Man Roster 1500 Benchwarmer 2000 Late Inning Replacement 2500 Starter 3000 All-Star 4000 MVP 5000 Hall of Famer 7500 Legend 10000 Commissioner 15000 I have no doubt Jason will be up to the Commisioner level later tonite. These are subject to change and i would be more than happy to hear some comments...I realize they may be a little high...

The last game before the Sugar Bowl this year will be.....the Humanitarian Bowl. The game is now on Jan 3rd. Why the hell would they put a lower-rung football game that late?

The last time White gave up more than one run in an apperance: May 19th Last lost: April 2nd

I'll keep manager warm til Jas finds an alternate job. Hell, I couldn't do any worse.

Jason, whatever you have me doing, don't let it be stats. I'll be a coach or something, but not stats.

This is just proof that die-hard liberals know more about baseball.

You know what, I have no problem with that. Go Rick!

...for the coup of the White Sox organization. It's pretty clear that we need to take over now. Any comments, Crazy GM Jason?

God, I feel sorry for him. The guy f***ing plays balls-out, throws a complete game, only giving up one run, and he still gets the god damn loss. He is the only truly deserving all-star today.

Thanks...and we'll all try hard to be doable just like you.

I'm sorry, but make sure you know what happened before you comment on it.