Texsox Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 ''It's embarrassing,'' a red-faced Koch said afterward. ''There is no way I should ever blow a save to this team, and for some reason I don't pitch well against them. I don't understand it. I don't care who they run up there to the plate, I should be able to get them out. I've never been this [ticked] off about blowing a save ever.'' Over the past four seasons against Seattle, Koch has allowed 22 hits and 14 runs in 16 innings (a 7.88 ERA), with 16 walks and nine strikeouts. He is 2-0 with three saves and two blown saves against the Mariners in that span. After Winn's hit, John Olerud walked and was replaced by pinch runner Willie Bloomquist before Bret Boone tied it 4-4 with a single to right. After a double steal by Bloomquist and Boone, Edgar Martinez was walked intentionally. ''I had him 1-and-2,'' Koch said of Martinez. ''I was going to strike him out. [shoot], I better start slide stepping every ... damn pitch with somebody on. [Expletive Paul] Konerko could steal off me. I was ridiculously slow to the plate. I didn't hold on runners. I didn't give [catcher] Sandy [Alomar Jr.] a chance. That's what put us in that situation.'' Jolbert Cabrera brought home the game-winner when Koch walked him on five pitches. It was just the second walk of the season for free-swinging Cabrera. ''It really [ticks] me off, gets me going,'' Koch said. ''And I'm sweating right now I'm so [ticked] off. I just have to go get them tomorrow or the next day, whenever that is. This one will eat at my brain for a little bit.'' Sounds like Koch is a Sox fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Koch is a clown.... "[Expletive Paul] Konerko could steal off me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 I am so disappointed in this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Every blown save, a similar responce.. He is disgusted with himself.. Koch isn't a bad guy, he's just a bad pitcher which is why I wont be purchasing cheats t-shirt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confederate_48 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Not good when your closer is always apologising to everyone after he pitches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Not good when your closer is always apologising to everyone after he pitches ^yeah that^ he should be apologizing to the hitters for making them look silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 ^yeah that^ he should be apologizing to the hitters for making them look silly. The only way Billy Koch can make a batter look silly is if the batter falls walking to first base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 I just have to go get them tomorrow or the next day, whenever that is I am so relieved he wants to get back out there. I was worried he'd want to quit or something silly like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 The real question here is why our manager is still sticking with him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 The real question here is why our manager is still sticking with him... I think i got a YNOT question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 The only way Billy Koch can make a batter look silly is if the batter falls walking to first base. Or if they hit a long homerun foul.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaSoxFan Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I think we are being to rough on Billy boy! Stop these bashing... Screw it! :fyou Billy Cock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I think it should be the duty of Sox fans at the Cell to boo loudly and continuously anytime Koch enters the game in a save situation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 And if he gets the save.... boo him just for the hell of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 I think it should be the duty of Sox fans at the Cell to boo loudly and continuously anytime Koch enters the game in a save situation... I think he should be booed as soon as an opposing batter reaches base. I'll stay quiet until then. Who's to blame that we still have Botch? We knew last season he was finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaSoxFan Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I am thankful I won't get to see another blown save on TV! I finally found a good thing living in Minnesota. Whoever goes to the games boo extra hard when Billy is warming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 I'm wondering if Minnesota offered to pick up some of his salary if the Sox kept him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaSoxFan Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Out of 362,544+ posts, how many are posted for hating Koch and his diminished skills? Speaking of deminished skills, can we resign Koch for a diminished skills contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Out of 362,544+ posts, how many are posted for hating Koch and his diminished skills? Speaking of deminished skills, can we resign Koch for a diminished skills contract? I'm not certain how many but I do know I've seen this combo too often to count Billy Botch :fyou As a matter fo fact, I call this the botch smiley :fyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 ''I had him 1-and-2,'' Koch said of Martinez. ''I was going to strike him out." Somebody here already said this gem should rightly be filed in the "who ya crappin?" category. Billy, don'tcha think the better plan might have been striking out any of the FOUR batters you faced before Edgar? My blood pressure has still not come back down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 We used to comment about how good it was that Koch took the blame for his melt downs and didn't pass the buck, but after awhile I think he should just take the blame and his bags to another team. I am fed up with 2 seasons of disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I think were all well aware of how much you all hate Koch... these posts are pointless and annoying, not to mention takes up more space than needed... We get the picture, you dont like Koch... let it go.. Your not gonna remove him from the closers role with your complaining, so get used to it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Give Koch credit. Atleast he knows he SUCKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Give Koch credit. Atleast he knows he SUCKS. I sure would hope you realize you suck when you pitch like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I love Koch's quotes. Like you said he's not a bad guy, just a bad reliever. It's KW's and Oz's fault the rest of the way, not Koch's. He's incapable of getting saves. They are capable of keeping him out of save situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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