baggio202 Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 “I don’t have any answers today,” said Manuel with a smile, as reporters approached after his team finished its first West Coast trip at 2-4. “I’m done. I have no answers for you. We were brutal. We can’t swing. “The guys are working hard. I'm not saying they're not working hard. But I don't want them to start looking other places when you have to look at yourself. That's just where we are right now. We feel we put a good team together. Hey, they have to start taking some responsibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Atleast someone in the organization has a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 “The guys are working hard. I'm not saying they're not working hard. But I don't want them to start looking other places when you have to look at yourself. That's just where we are right now. We feel we put a good team together. Hey, they have to start taking some responsibility Exactly...but then again, it's his fault he didn't buy them ice cream cones after each loss and sure as hell didn't motivate them properly. He is an irresponsible paren...er...manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Jerry is saying the right thing right there, but that also sounds like the quotes of a manager that will be gone very soon. I really see the Sox cleaning house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 I guess Monday through Friday will be interesting in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 “I don’t have any answers today,” said Manuel with a smile, as reporters approached after his team finished its first West Coast trip at 2-4. “I’m done. I have no answers for you. We were brutal. We can’t swing. “The guys are working hard. I'm not saying they're not working hard. But I don't want them to start looking other places when you have to look at yourself. That's just where we are right now. We feel we put a good team together. Hey, they have to start taking some responsibility I hope KW, JM and GW are gone Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 So many players are sucking at the same time. If Mark B keeps losing like this, he's going to be like Ritchie, thinking he'll lose 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 “I don’t have any answers today,” said Manuel with a smile, as reporters approached after his team finished its first West Coast trip at 2-4. I'm glad someone was smiling asshole :fyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 I mean, common people, at some point you can only throw your hands in the air in frustration.....when Alomar, Konerko, Lee, Crede, Rowand and even Magglio take a mistake pitch in the middle of the plate and are tardy on another one fouling it off, and then overswing at the ball chest high/shoe-string low promptly popping it up/K'ing.....or when Kock, White, Garland, Wright have no control over their already mediocre breaking pitches, fall behind hitters and are forced to lay the fastaball right there on 2-0, 3-1 count, resulting in hanging ropes all over the place......... .................how in the flaming hell do you expect Jerry Manuel make a difference? What can he do if Rowand's hitting IQ is just above "mild retardation"? He can't insert himself into the line-up and, say, come through with a clutch bases loaded 2-run blooping single against a tough pitcher to galvanize the team. And so forth. I feel sorry for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 I mean, common people, at some point you can only throw your hands in the air in frustration.....when Alomar, Konerko, Lee, Crede, Rowand and even Magglio take a mistake pitch in the middle of the plate and are tardy on another one fouling it off, and then overswing at the ball chest high/shoe-string low promptly popping it up/K'ing.....or when Kock, White, Garland, Wright have no control over their already mediocre breaking pitches, fall behind hitters and are forced to lay the fastaball right there on 2-0, 3-1 count, resulting in hanging ropes all over the place......... .................how in the flaming hell do you expect Jerry Manuel make a difference? What can he do if Rowand's hitting IQ is just above "mild retardation"? He can't insert himself into the line-up and, say, come though with a clutch bases loaded 2-run blooping single against a tough pitcher to galvanize the team. And so forth. I feel sorry for him. Id have to agree with your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Id have to agree with your post. f*** you back atcha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 f*** you back atcha Dude, I am not gonna fight with you anymore, so just drop that crap. We are both sox fans, lets leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 OT: Dude, I am not gonna fight with you anymore, so just drop that crap. We are both sox fans, lets leave it at that. I haven't been "fighting" with you for a great while if you take care to notice, especially now that the April window is closing and I simply have little-to-no time to post...Talking to others about you once in a while doesn't count, of course....lol As far as us being "Sox fans" first, I dunno 'bout you, but I am a man first and only then a sports fan...from the get go I told you I really disliked you and explained why...I have nothing more to add and would appreciate you ignore my posts henceforth the way Steff does. I'll do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Jerry is saying the right thing right there, but that also sounds like the quotes of a manager that will be gone very soon. I really see the Sox cleaning house. Bingo...i definitely see something happening this week, front office wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 OT: I haven't been "fighting" with you for a great while if you take care to notice, especially now that the April window is closing and I simply have little-to-no time to post...Talking to others about you once in a while doesn't count, of course....lol As far as us being "Sox fans" first, I dunno 'bout you, but I am a man first and only then a sports fan...from the get go I told you I really disliked you and explained why...I have nothing more to add and would appreciate you ignore my posts henceforth the way Steff does. I'll do the same. Im not ignoring anyones posts, but if you wish to do that, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 I kinda liked and respected Jerry, his handling of 1999-2000 teams in particular. I bet if Thomas doesn't get injured in 2001 and Wells-Fogg/Rithie fiasco is somehow averted Garland-Erstad style...things turn out differently, I really think so. Sadly we can only speculate at this point. I'll miss him if he indeed goes. No way in hell should he be gone before KW and especially Gary Ward, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinningUgly2003 Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 I kinda liked and respected Jerry, his handling of 1999-2000 teams in particular. I bet if Thomas doesn't get injured in 2001 and Wells-Fogg/Rithie fiasco is somehow averted Garland-Erstad style...things turn out differently, I really think so. Sadly we can only speculate at this point. I'll miss him if he indeed goes. No way in hell should he be gone before KW and especially Gary Ward, though. Well just think if Garland for Erstad would have happened then. We'd have a superb CF with the glove, and not a bad bat either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 I mean, common people, at some point you can only throw your hands in the air in frustration.....when Alomar, Konerko, Lee, Crede, Rowand and even Magglio take a mistake pitch in the middle of the plate and are tardy on another one fouling it off, and then overswing at the ball chest high/shoe-string low promptly popping it up/K'ing.....or when Kock, White, Garland, Wright have no control over their already mediocre breaking pitches, fall behind hitters and are forced to lay the fastaball right there on 2-0, 3-1 count, resulting in hanging ropes all over the place......... .................how in the flaming hell do you expect Jerry Manuel make a difference? What can he do if Rowand's hitting IQ is just above "mild retardation"? He can't insert himself into the line-up and, say, come though with a clutch bases loaded 2-run blooping single against a tough pitcher to galvanize the team. And so forth. I feel sorry for him. Id have to agree with your post. It does get tiring listening to Hawk and DJ comment about how good of a cut one of the Sox got on a pitch they foul off. All it tells me is they missed and continue to miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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