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The guy that got the save is named Josh Fields.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 11:04 PM) Anyone ever watch the weekly show on the NBC Sports Network "Caught Looking"? Fantastic production value, and they gave an amazing stat that Marco Scutaro has made contact (whatever that means) on 94% of pitches in the strike zone. Wow! That just means he's no Adam Dunn.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 05:32 PM) That's great! Now please receive an award for excellence in winning the Central Division! C'mon. This is our everyone gets a trophy moment.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 11:57 PM) Extra rest for what? There's 3 weeks left. He's your best pitcher. You start him on normal rest every time unless he is injured or needs the rest. Every time you give him more rest, it's another start made by someone else that isn't nearly as good as him. See Strasburg. You also have to think about 2013,14,15,16.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 14, 2012 -> 12:02 AM) Good points again about the NL contracts especially. I think I'd cut bait with Liriano. He's so inconsistent it has to be mental. I wonder if he wants to be fixed. Seems like the kind of guy who just goes out there and whatever will be will be, oftentimes it's bad. I am assuming a lot, thought, but I'm not impressed. Does he have closer stuff for an inning or could he be a setup guy and we could let Thornton go? Sounds like the perfect White Sox. A lot depends on what you can sign him for. He would be a lousy closer. He needs at least an inning to get his act together. The was another Ventura brain fart putting him in.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 14, 2012 -> 12:00 AM) You can say that teams have a different mentality, but it's pretty hard to have momentum when baseball is a completely individual sports disguised as a team game. Since the last two World Series were won by NL teams challenges that along with the Sox still leading the division.

QUOTE (Jake @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 11:31 PM) As far as momentum goes, I don't think it comes into play much in the conventional sense in baseball. I think offenses can help each other and hurt each other, but the starting pitcher (most important individual) is impervious to the changes in momentum. I can see that. The game is more about streaks. It's not often the best team in baseball wins the World Series. I think the NFL is getting more like that.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 10:28 PM) I wouldn't mind seeing him with the Sox again next season, but you'd think the Bosox or somebody else will overpay by a bunch. Peavy like Paulie was great the first half. He's been human the second half and not near as effective. I still would like him in the rotation. Obviously losing him will mean losing a ton of innings, but you would think the Sox can't afford him. Too high of a risk. He might get hurt again. $$$ per appearance has been a lousy value. I don't know if this is more of a NL thing, but they really back load the contracts of pitchers. It reminds of NFL contracts except those often get renegotiated or they cut the player. Look at Lincecums numbers this year for $14M. Just wait to see Mark Bs numbers in the final year of his contract. Waste of money. If they could sign Liriano dirt cheap, I would like to see if Coop can fix him in Feb. I would keep Youk at the expense of Peavy. The Sox always seem to come up with pitching. If they don't keep Youl, they only option they have at 3rd is Robin becoming player/manager.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 07:29 PM) Then we're back to the salary issue and the Cy Young/2007 expectations argument. When things go bad, fans tend to turn on the highest paid players, especially if they seem to be loafing, dogging it or too "non-chalant." See Rios, 2011. Peavy tends to draw resentment partially because of his "bulldog" mentality and comeback from injury....which causes resentment again, because some will defend him no matter what he does in big games, essentially. A couple of media guys made a great point. This is the time of year you have to rely on your money guys. Jake is one of them. In a big game at least produce a quality start-not fart like Tues. It's not just him but guys like PK. Enough excuses.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 10:03 PM) Robin's current season of MLB 2K11 on Xbox 360 doesn't show that Sale pitches on Monday. BTW can Youk actually bunt in MLB 2K11.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 09:56 PM) Big time agreed, no such thing in baseball as momentum(sorry fathom, respect the hell out of you but hate how much you use that word). 2012 Sox and Tigers agree with you.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 10:09 PM) Talking about momentum, I remember Joe Torre said he felt momentum change in that series where the Red Sox came back from the 0-3 defecit. He said he felt it change when the Red Sox won I think game 5 in extra innings and the Yankees just couldn't overcome it afterwards. He definitely believes in momentum for what it's worth... What does he know?

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 10:13 PM) If you think momentum doesn't exist you clearly never watched a minute of sports in your life. Yea it might be overblown on Soxtalk, but s***. Fixed it for you.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 09:02 PM) There is no game-to-game momentum in baseball, IMO. Tell that to the 2011 Tigers and...........I don't know maybe a s***load of baseball teams.

please explain to me why they are getting shut out

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 08:46 PM) Psychologically, we have the fear/phobia with Verlander now that existed against Sabathia and Johan Santana. You take your chances with Fister, and are happy that Sale can hopefully go out and beat the Twins, instead. Of course, the value of Sale beating Verlander and that confidence gain, wow. But losing three in a row, not so inspirational. But Sale has been SO GOOD at home this year, 9-2, ERA of around 1.70. Psychologically, they have the fear/phobia with a s*** load of stuff.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 08:19 PM) Not sure how to feel about this. Is it going to be the final game of the season, if necessary..or schedule on an off-day? MLB and ESPN would obviously love if it was the deciding Game 162, or lead to Game 163. So I guess it's Monday, then... Gives us a chance to build up another game lead in the standings, both teams will have to travel back, but short flights. Maybe it gives the Sox a chance to get some positive momentum going again. It would be Fister's "normal" turn to go Monday, if they go Verlander/A. Sanchez/Porcello this weekend. That's why the Sox need to win the division by 3. Why get b**** slapped in front of the whole nation again?

He draws resentment for not beating the Tigers in a winnable game. He folds in big games. His bulldog mentality is bulls*** and it sure doesn't transfer to his teammates.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 06:23 PM) Iguchi, Tadahito. We needed to have imported a designated bunter from Korea or Japan who actually was schooled well in ALL the fundamentals of baseball. Fundamental baseball is almost extinct in America.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 03:02 PM) I say in all seriousness, f*** the Bears. It is baseball season. I'll worry about you later. I approve of this post.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 02:43 PM) No one has said he's an ace. His salary is irrelevant. He had major surgery. Most on this board, even the people complaining about him would have to admit he's exceeded their expectations. Who had those low expectations?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 12:27 AM) Peavy is an OK pitcher, nothing special. He's worth the going rate for No. 3 starters, whatever those guys get on the open market. I guess to be fair he's a 2 or 3 starter. I happen to think he's more a 3. I'll be shocked if he gets huge money, but I guess Boston has the money to give him now. When it comes to pitchers, owners spend like Washington politicians.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 08:19 AM) Lately? Agreed. On the season? Quite the opposite - they have shown time and time again they bounce back after seemingly devastating losses. Losing the to the Tigers seem to benefit them more than the Tigers.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 07:37 AM) Keep in mind a few White Sox pitchers who never bunt or even hit, successfully laid down bunts this season and past seasons. Its really not that difficult. I disagree with having him bunt, but to think he's incapable because he doesn't have sac bunts in his past is wrong. Considering the pitch he struck out on, it doesn't appear Youk had much of a chance if he was hitting away anyway. Also it was against Benoit not Fister. Also when Jim Thome was with the Sox and they had the shift on for him, I remember many complaints "why doesn't Thome bunt" to foil the shift. Funny how many of those same people change their tunes. It didn't matter anyway. Youkilis was destined to fan. Somehow it is when you wear that White Sox uniform and your name is not Juan Pierre.

I'm surprised he even came up with an answer like that other than saying, "I messed up".