brijames Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Besides the fact you haven't a clue or a life you might want to remember this team is about character. They have a lot of it. It's not really surprising they started with a bit of a hangover yet from all the celebrating. They need a little time to close the book on last year. This first week wake up call did just the trick. This Central Division race is gonna be a real dogfight. These White Sox players have a lot of pride. They were kicked in the teeth here this first week of play. They will not roll over. They just need to stay close to the red hot Tribe here early. Don't let them get too far away. Repeating is gonna be harder than hell but if any group can give it a great shot it will be this group of White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 QUOTE(brijames @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 01:48 PM) Besides the fact you haven't a clue or a life you might want to remember this team is about character. They have a lot of it. It's not really surprising they started with a bit of a hangover yet from all the celebrating. They need a little time to close the book on last year. This first week wake up call did just the trick. This Central Division race is gonna be a real dogfight. These White Sox players have a lot of pride. They were kicked in the teeth here this first week of play. They will not roll over. They just need to stay close to the red hot Tribe here early. Don't let them get too far away. Repeating is gonna be harder than hell but if any group can give it a great shot it will be this group of White Sox. anyone who buried the sox is a cubs fan in disguise or a complete moron. I know this, i have a world series championship in my back pocket.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Anyone who pronounces a team dead only 6 games into the season is either an idiot or dillusional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Yeah it's only been 1 week, no need to say this team is terrible. But with that being said, I do have some concerns about the team. Mainly in the pitching. Will the starters be able to produce like they did last year? The relievers are the big question in my mind. How's the bullpen going to do? I don't worry about the offense as much as the pitching. But one thing I'm going to miss from last year is that we had at least 2 bench players with speed, Willie Harris and Pablo Ozuna and I don't think Timo Perez was that slow either. I guess I just like fast guys but we're down to just 1 with Pablo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguy79 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 cubs fans in my office are already trying to talk smack... I guess by nature cubs fans have short memories and are a bit slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 These kinds of threads don't work unless you name names. That's why I'm gonna have to call "Mad Gay" on this one. No offense to any of the homosexual posters here at soxtalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 03:53 PM) These kinds of threads don't work unless you name names. That's why I'm gonna have to call "Mad Gay" on this one. No offense to any of the homosexual posters here at soxtalk. Bingo. I don't know who the hell you're trying to call out, op. Not anyone I've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I love soxtalk. I wonder if the sox lost today if this thread would even be up.. Hmmm... I wonder. :rolly The sox ARE the best team in the AL (especially in the central) thats no argument from anyone (except the people who don't believe so) but that's only on paper. They have to back it up on the field as well. That's what the Twins showed us a couple years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 QUOTE(SoxAce @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 12:57 PM) The sox ARE the best team in the AL (especially in the central) thats no argument from anyone (except the people who don't believe so) but that's only on paper. They have to back it up on the field as well. That's what the Twins showed us a couple years back. LOL...I love that. "You won't get any argument from anyone on that, except for the people who disagree." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 01:57 PM) LOL...I love that. "You won't get any argument from anyone on that, except for the people who disagree." It's very true, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 01:51 PM) Anyone who pronounces a team dead only 6 games into the season is either an idiot or dillusional. ^^^^^^ They can all eat s*** and die as far as Im concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 It's very true, at least. Nobody thinks Frank Thomas isn't a HOF'er, except those that disagree... wtf guys, logic 101 much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(chitownsportsfan @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 07:57 PM) Nobody thinks Frank Thomas isn't a HOF'er, except those that disagree... wtf guys, logic 101 much? they don't teach that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 02:52 PM) Yeah it's only been 1 week, no need to say this team is terrible. But with that being said, I do have some concerns about the team. Mainly in the pitching. Will the starters be able to produce like they did last year? The relievers are the big question in my mind. How's the bullpen going to do? I don't worry about the offense as much as the pitching. But one thing I'm going to miss from last year is that we had at least 2 bench players with speed, Willie Harris and Pablo Ozuna and I don't think Timo Perez was that slow either. I guess I just like fast guys but we're down to just 1 with Pablo. its a valid concern, especially with our previously untouchable bullpen but no worries, let Coop work his magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hey guys, first post on the forums! Anyways, I agree with the topic starter. These guys have an insane amount of character and chemistry, even with the additions and subtractions. I almost expected them to start off slowly, with all the celebrations and presentatiosn and this and that.. but now look at them. Three solid starts in a row, with two wins. Buehrle dominated, and Garcia and Vazquez looked great. Plus, we got McCarthy who looks like a gem! I see great things coming to this team! Go Sox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 09:15 PM) Hey guys, first post on the forums! Anyways, I agree with the topic starter. These guys have an insane amount of character and chemistry, even with the additions and subtractions. I almost expected them to start off slowly, with all the celebrations and presentatiosn and this and that.. but now look at them. Three solid starts in a row, with two wins. Buehrle dominated, and Garcia and Vazquez looked great. Plus, we got McCarthy who looks like a gem! I see great things coming to this team! Go Sox! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 10:15 PM) Hey guys, first post on the forums! Anyways, I agree with the topic starter. These guys have an insane amount of character and chemistry, even with the additions and subtractions. I almost expected them to start off slowly, with all the celebrations and presentatiosn and this and that.. but now look at them. Three solid starts in a row, with two wins. Buehrle dominated, and Garcia and Vazquez looked great. Plus, we got McCarthy who looks like a gem! I see great things coming to this team! Go Sox! Welcome Tito! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Thanks guys! Still getting my self familarized, and I am on a search for a good signature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(brijames @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 02:48 PM) Besides the fact you haven't a clue or a life you might want to remember this team is about character. They have a lot of it. It's not really surprising they started with a bit of a hangover yet from all the celebrating. They need a little time to close the book on last year. This first week wake up call did just the trick. This Central Division race is gonna be a real dogfight. These White Sox players have a lot of pride. They were kicked in the teeth here this first week of play. They will not roll over. They just need to stay close to the red hot Tribe here early. Don't let them get too far away. Repeating is gonna be harder than hell but if any group can give it a great shot it will be this group of White Sox. this is a pointless post. anyone who actually freaked about a 1-4 start needs to get off the bandwagon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 08:26 PM) this is a pointless post. anyone who actually freaked about a 1-4 start needs to get off the bandwagon... They Shouldn't have even been on it in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 09:26 PM) this is a pointless post. anyone who actually freaked about a 1-4 start needs to get off the bandwagon... Definately. It's week 1! There is no way you can write this team off after 5 freakin' games. Come on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 whatever, this season is obviously already swirling down the drain. boo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I was one of the "negative people" because I was worried about a 1-4 start and losing four games to division rivals. I'm sorry, but I think that I am justified in my concern, particularly since we lost 3 of those games when one of our former strengths failed us: the bullpen. While I am certainly glad that we've performed so well the last two games, I still think that concern is justified and that it is cleaer that the bullpen is not something we can rely as heavily on this season as last. Trust me, I'm a fan... but I wouldn't be a Sox fan if I wasn't worried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(Wedge @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 09:55 PM) I was one of the "negative people" because I was worried about a 1-4 start and losing four games to division rivals. I'm sorry, but I think that I am justified in my concern, particularly since we lost 3 of those games when one of our former strengths failed us: the bullpen. While I am certainly glad that we've performed so well the last two games, I still think that concern is justified and that it is cleaer that the bullpen is not something we can rely as heavily on this season as last. Trust me, I'm a fan... but I wouldn't be a Sox fan if I wasn't worried! Yes, but remember, over a 162-game schedule, this is bound to happen. How many times last year did it look like all hope was lost? Our entire team sucked pretty hardcore at more than a couple points, but Ozzie pulled them together and got them back on track. He's a great manager, coupled with a great pitching coach and an unbelievable pitching staff. The law of Averages is perfect for this situation! They will strike back and return to form, because they are that good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 09:03 PM) Yes, but remember, over a 162-game schedule, this is bound to happen. How many times last year did it look like all hope was lost? Our entire team sucked pretty hardcore at more than a couple points, but Ozzie pulled them together and got them back on track. He's a great manager, coupled with a great pitching coach and an unbelievable pitching staff. The law of Averages is perfect for this situation! They will strike back and return to form, because they are that good! Oh, don't get me worng. I know we've got a great team, but most importantly a great manager (unlike many on the board, I too acknowledge Ozzie is one of the great ones). They're too talented and too well lead to be a piss-poor baseball team. I just hope that the bullpen isn't crippling for this team as a bad bullpen has been for the Cubs in the recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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