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I will try to explain what gooch did.

 

Imagine the same hit that Uribe fielded to end the world series. Except when the ball landed, it took a ridiculous backspin towards first base, Iguchi was charging and fielded the ball completely offbalance. As he was falling to the ground, literally inches off the ground, Iguchi turned and threw the ball to Konerko to get the out. He was falling towards Jenks, keep in mind. It was amazing, he had no business getting the ball towards first base, much less into Konerkos mitt. Play of the month /year /century.

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If that play by Iguchi is not the #1 web gem tonight then I call Shenanigans.

 

Bobby getting his hook over makes him a hell of a lot more dangerous. His location was on today, and he got the save.

 

Buerhle had a great game, and Kong provided the O. If Kong and Thome are both as dangerous as they appear to be, jesus.

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QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Apr 15, 2006 -> 03:20 PM)
Buerhle had a great game, and Kong provided the O.  If Kong and Thome are both as dangerous as they appear to be, jesus.

 

No s***. Thome is a little off right now, and Konerko stepped right up. This team is hitting the crap out of the ball.

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QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Apr 15, 2006 -> 02:24 PM)
No s***.  Thome is a little off right now, and Konerko stepped right up.  This team is hitting the crap out of the ball.

 

 

The funny thing is these two will feed off of each others success. And it really has had an effect on Iguchi.

 

With Thome hitting the way he has, pitchers will challenge Gooch. He has feed more off of a strong 3 hole hitter this year more than anyone.

 

With Thome hitting the way he has, pitchers who are mainly right handed will pitch around him to get to Kong.

 

With Thome on base, Kong will get some more fastballs to hit as they dont want to get into a big inning.

 

And finally Dye will get a lot of pickup work from pitchers who s*** the bed from facing Kong and Thome. This is the Manny - Ortiz effect. Maybe just maybe not as potent, but pretty damn imposing.

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QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Apr 15, 2006 -> 03:29 PM)
The funny thing is these two will feed off of each others success.  And it really has had an effect on Iguchi.

 

With Thome hitting the way he has, pitchers will challenge Gooch.  He has feed more off of a strong 3 hole hitter this year more than anyone. 

 

With Thome hitting the way he has, pitchers who are mainly right handed will pitch around him to get to Kong.

 

With Thome on base, Kong will get some more fastballs to hit as they dont want to get into a big inning.

 

And finally Dye will get a lot of pickup work from pitchers who s*** the bed from facing Kong and Thome.  This is the Manny - Ortiz effect.  Maybe just maybe not as potent, but pretty damn imposing.

 

 

We would be very dangerous if Pods ever gets going. Thats a big if, in my eyes.

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