Cali Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 3-5 with a double. Is he looking as good as the GameChannel says? This line-up seems to have worked, maybe we'll see it for a couple more games. Konerko is 0-5 but has an RBI, and 2 Runs scored! Olivo is on f***ing FIRE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 he's looking pretty good, a lot better than he has looked. the real question is, what will the lineup be tomorrow? Graffanino will likely play again tomorrow in place of Valentin, which means Jimenez will be playing second. do you have Jiminez lead off and Thomas bat second with Graffanino batting 8th? Or do you have Graffanino leadoff with Thomas batting second and Jimenez batting 8th? or do you have Jimenez leadoff with Graffy batting second and Thomas going third? should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted May 8, 2003 Author Share Posted May 8, 2003 he's looking pretty good, a lot better than he has looked. the real question is, what will the lineup be tomorrow? Graffanino will likely play again tomorrow in place of Valentin, which means Jimenez will be playing second. do you have Jiminez lead off and Thomas bat second with Graffanino batting 8th? Or do you have Graffanino leadoff with Thomas batting second and Jimenez batting 8th? or do you have Jimenez leadoff with Graffy batting second and Thomas going third? should be interesting. I would think it would be something similar to what we see tonight. Probably Jimenez leading off, Graffy in the 8 hole. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted May 8, 2003 Author Share Posted May 8, 2003 Make that 4-6 with 2 Double's and an RBI. f*** YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I'd let Graffy leadoff again, stick with the hot hand. Put Jimenez in the 8 with Olivo in the 9 hole. I wonder if this lineup has much of a future. With Frank hitting in the 2 hole it definately helps spread the lefties, plus Frank really is getting on base and it will put him in a position to see a ton of fastballs, hopefully getting in a groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I'm still in shock of this lineup. Only Jerry Manuel could put together a lineup like this. I'm thinking the lineup tomorrow should be the same as today's....with the only possible substitution being DJ in the 8 hole where Valentin hits. I'd also get someone, anyone out there in CF in place of Harris. He's been up here a week and already his average is .059. He's either a AAAAer, or he'll figure it out somewhere else or at some other time. Right now....he isn't major league quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I guess stick with what works for now... we'll see how this lineup does the next few games, assuming he uses it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I guess stick with what works for now... we'll see how this lineup does the next few games, assuming he uses it. Now we KNOW not to expect for this lineup to be used tomorrow. Once it clicks, change it, is Jerry Manuel's motto...IT DRIVES ME CRAZY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I'm still in shock of this lineup. Only Jerry Manuel could put together a lineup like this. I'm thinking the lineup tomorrow should be the same as today's....with the only possible substitution being DJ in the 8 hole where Valentin hits. I'd also get someone, anyone out there in CF in place of Harris. He's been up here a week and already his average is .059. He's either a AAAAer, or he'll figure it out somewhere else or at some other time. Right now....he isn't major league quality. I'd keep playing Harris. The Sox got to figure out if he can play and the only way to do that imo is to keep playing him for about two weeks straight (give Rios a few starts though) and then see how he's doing. Harris has really never had a period where he got consistent at bats to adjust at the major league level. I think we give him one shot to get them, and then if that doesn't work, look elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted May 8, 2003 Author Share Posted May 8, 2003 Frank raised his average 27 points in one night! He started off at .226 and finished at .253! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 he's looking pretty good, a lot better than he has looked. the real question is, what will the lineup be tomorrow? Graffanino will likely play again tomorrow in place of Valentin, which means Jimenez will be playing second. do you have Jiminez lead off and Thomas bat second with Graffanino batting 8th? Or do you have Graffanino leadoff with Thomas batting second and Jimenez batting 8th? or do you have Jimenez leadoff with Graffy batting second and Thomas going third? should be interesting. when you jerk the line up around and it works....you ride it out..you stick jimenez on the bench and go with the exact same line up tomorrow...if the line up scores 8 runs toimorrow then you t ake it into seattle.. graffy got on base 6 out of 6 times...leave the line up as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 the 83 team took off when Fisk started batting 2nd - just a reminder ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Only Jerry Manuel could put together a lineup like this. This move isn't a big surprise. Manuel has wanted a guy like Lee in the two hole for a long time because he'll walk. With Thomas there you've got a great guy who can walk and hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafacosta Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I hope that our offense continue to hit today...Willie Harris is showing again that he doesnt belong to the Majors. I give a break for last night game...he was hitting against a left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 I am a huge Anti-Willie Harris guy, but I thought he looked OK at the plate yesterday. Almost got on with a bunt, took a walk, etc. I love Frank in the 2 hole, he's going to see some good pitches to hit, plus he'll obviously take a walk if it's there--what you want from your #2. I also think if I'm Jerry Manuel, Tony Graffanino plays everyday until he shows he can't. I don't care where you play him--get him a catcher's mitt if you have to, the Sox seem to like using 3 catchers anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach23 Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 the 83 team took off when Fisk started batting 2nd - just a reminder ... Now they just need to trade Tony Bernazard for Julio Cruz and the rest is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 the 83 team took off when Fisk started batting 2nd - just a reminder ... Now they just need to trade Tony Bernazard for Julio Cruz and the rest is history. no, we just need to find someone to trade D'Lo for - or Willie - or whoever is the 2nd baseman de jour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Was I the only one who thought this thread title could have made a gay porn title? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 we all know why Southsider.... how's the dress buying for "mrs southsider?" hehe "Hey you two...get a room" -office space :finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 we all know why Southsider.... how's the dress buying for "mrs southsider?" hehe "Hey you two...get a room" -office space :finger "you wear the wig, I am bigger." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 wig? now I'm lost.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 This move isn't a big surprise. Manuel has wanted a guy like Lee in the two hole for a long time because he'll walk. With Thomas there you've got a great guy who can walk and hit. The only drawback at all is that Frank is like Human Cholesterol on the basepaths! Not that the Sox run all that much anyway, but Valentin runs a lot faster than Frank. But if hitting #2 wakes his bat up, then #2 he will stay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 wig? now I'm lost.... Bad joke, nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Anyone else notice Konerko went a quiet 0 for 5 last night? Didn't think so. Maybe it's better if no one pays attention to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clujer420 Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Anyone else notice Konerko went a quiet 0 for 5 last night? Didn't think so. Maybe it's better if no one pays attention to him. Ya know, it's getting a little late in the season (about 1/5 of the way through) for PK to be struggling as much as he is. What's the story?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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