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We score a run without a hit. Classic.

Carlos Marmol, you have lost control.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:27 PM) We have to take advantage of this. That last pitch could have easily been strike three the way this series has gone. We're still down 2 even if we hit a slam. We have 4 outs to work with here...

Contreras' ERA is still under 4 after this poor outing, surprising. Marmol's walked two, he's right in line to load the bases for us.

You know what's really stupid? Our hitters are swinging at that crap Marmol is throwing out of the strike zone. He's gotten one pitch over, but he has an out. Grow some god damn patience.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:21 PM) I wish we had Carlos Pena last year... Who wouldn't? 46 HRs is a great total.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:21 PM) OMG, CARLOS MARMOL!!11 Let's just leave the park now!! No one has ever hit him! It looks like his control isn't so sharp today.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:21 PM) Home runs are great. But you should hit them as a result of good hitting. Not trying to hit them. Something we don't possess obviously.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:20 PM) It's too bad we don't have Russell Branyan. Or Carlos Pena. Remember him? He's either a strikeout or a home run.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:17 PM) That short quick line drive swing will be the first thing to go when he gets into our system. But his power numbers will shoot up. Kenny Williams loves the home run too much.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:15 PM) The ol 3-4-2 ground out? The fact that Marquis is 2-3 today makes me sick. He was one of the biggest reasons why the Cubs scored 9 in the 4th.

QUOTE (rcpweiner @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:14 PM) I love A.J. Cubs fans don't, that's the best part about it.

We finally got a call, about time. Too bad we're down 6.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:09 PM) Maybe Santo will fall out of the booth. That will really silence those dopes. I can only wish... I HATE Ron Santo with a passion.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 01:06 PM) Leadoff double then nothing so far. My god. Home run or nothing, the perfect portrayal of the 2008 Chicago White Sox. This reminds me of a game last year where David Aaardsma just sucked it up and we lost big time after we had a lead.

It's a good thing we had a 4.5 game lead. It's 3.5 now, but we still could be up by 3.5 after today. Just hope that Micah Owings is good.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 12:59 PM) FWIW, I apologize for saying fire Ozzie now. I was caught up in the moment. He is doing a terrible job this weekend so far, but on the whole this year, he's been good. He did like crap yesterday, you can't blame him for today's game. It's Contreras' job to pitch at least 5 innings.

11-5. Sigh, this is gonna take a hit on our team ERA.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 12:55 PM) No offense, but tomorrow will be a Cub lovefest on there unless the miracle happens today. They have nothing to lose going for the sweep. Our only hope is to show maximum balls and somehow tie this game. Odds of that are probably 1,000-1 right now. We better hope they trot Marmol out there so he can walk and hit the bases loaded.

Edmonds checked his swing, he should be out!

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 12:53 PM) Watching the cubs use the whole field makes me sick as a fan. Because I know that our team has no concept of how to attack a team in this fashion. Our one trick pony offense is going to be the end of us this year. Greg Walker needs to f***ing go!

Oh...Aramis checked his swing...he must be out.

QUOTE (Cowch @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 12:51 PM) I'm gonna say we tie it up this inning! Yes because they're going to trot out Phil Dumatrait and let him give us 6 runs so we can lead in the game.

QUOTE (SoxFanForever @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 12:52 PM) History of injuries, hasn't pitched over 100 innings in over 5 years, his ERA+ for his career is below league average. Just a few thoughts as to why people might think he isn't going to be that good all year. I bet people have the same thoughts about Floyd and Danks.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jun 21, 2008 -> 12:51 PM) No kidding. It wasn't even a borderline call. The bat didn't come anywhere close to crossing homeplate and it was practically angled at 45 degres. Yeap, these umpires blow.