SnB Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 No 'WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS TEAM!?!' threads No 'BLOW THIS TEAM UP' threads nothing. just pure happiness. Let's focus on how positive these past few days have been, this place focuses on way too many negatives. Just remember, there aren't many years where we can start out the season with a really bad week, and everyone just knows things are going to turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Well, all is FAR from perfect in the ChiSox world we enjoy.....BUT... winning 8 of 9 goes a long way towards not nitpicking about our issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 only 21 K in attendance on Tuesday. c'mon, I had to find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry&JimmyRocked Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 still a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG way to go and there are some serious holes on this team that need addressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(Harry&JimmyRocked @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 02:12 AM) still a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG way to go and there are some serious holes on this team that need addressing. I was thinkin' the same thing. It's the second week and we just beat up on the lowly royals. I'm very confident in this team, but there's just soo much ahead. But I will say I luv the newfound national attention. Brings a smile to my face when hearing national media discussing Buerhle's tarp-sliding and A.J.'s hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I think more then anything, snb is just talking about how all the b****ing around here from the first week has subsided for now, and it's kind of nice to see for at least now. Everyone realizes that there is a long way to go but this is one hell of a team and we don't need to go nuts after every bad week the Sox have because the first week of this year certainly isn't going to be the last one we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I was one to ciritsize the Sox early on after a 1-4 start, but they look ready to take off. When and if Politte and Cotts kick it into high gear, the Sox could run away with it again...even with how good Cleveland is. This Sox team is really, really good. Thome has been an amazing addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(BobDylan @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 03:56 AM) I was one to ciritsize the Sox early on after a 1-4 start, but they look ready to take off. When and if Politte and Cotts kick it into high gear, the Sox could run away with it again...even with how good Cleveland is. This Sox team is really, really good. Thome has been an amazing addition. Not to mention for once, Konerko is off to a torrid April, something new to him. He in the past always seemed to bury himself in a hole to start the season. Between he and Crede really coming out of the gates hitting, and the Thome addition to protect Konerko, things look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 02:16 AM) But I will say I luv the newfound national attention. Brings a smile to my face when hearing national media discussing Buerhle's tarp-sliding and A.J.'s hair. Jim's mom, a lifelong Cub fan (a real one), knows more about the Sox than she ever did before because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Beautiful ain't it. And when we're in slumps, just remember these times, because as we showed, we're a much better team than one that goes 1-4 after its first few games and has its fans disgusted with its play. This is a team built on pitching. And when we get performances like we've gotten from Mark, Jose and Jon over 3 of the past 4 games, we're going to win a LOT of games this season. So just enjoy it. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisoxdavid Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 12:41 AM) only 21 K in attendance on Tuesday. c'mon, I had to find something. Dont blame me I was one of the 21901 there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 What a rough time to be a Sox fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 God damn Sox...only letting Illinois Residents buy raffle tickets for those rings. Had to come up with something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 but wait..... I thought people wanted Borchard back to start in front of Pods?? Ohh well, at least soxtalk hall of famer, Jerry Owens fianlly got a couple hits last night. That should be good for some weekend controversy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I had no doubt that going into this year it would not be the same Disney ride as last season. That season was just one of those once-in-a-lifetime seasons that I doubt we'll see again. Think about it: -First place, wire to wire -That whole streak of having the lead -Best start in franchise history -Garland being the ACE the first half (W..T..F?!?!) And all the other things. I personally knew that season had a "reverse curse" when we were playing--natch--the KC Royals in a day game and we scored no runs but they walked in two at the end, and we won. I mean, that's when you just have to laugh and think: we are destined. The slow start didn't phase me. This year's going to be a dogfight and it was clear from the get-go that our pitchers aren't getting a free pass. It's a long season and if we struggle in the first half, so be it. I'm more worried about the home stretch after the ASB and doing the one and only thing that anybody should be worried about: winning the division. Maybe the pitchers and the hitters reversed mojo--this year Garland's ERA already is in the double-digits... but Konerko's hitting over .300?!? Um, what? Don't matter, because it was reversed last year but it all came together when it needed to. That said, I thought last night's game was the Sox most looking like their 2005 selves thus far. Know what I mean? Timely hitting, crushing them on a mistake opportunity, solid pitching and a Jenks save. I felt like it was October 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Baseball's a long season. You just gotta trust it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 11:49 AM) Baseball's a long season. You just gotta trust it. Even after today we haven't played 10% of the season yet. We still have more than 90% of the games to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 It's just a matter of time until we lose 3 of 5 and people start crying again. Barring injuries, this is a 100 win team. No doubt in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 05:16 PM) It's just a matter of time until we lose 3 of 5 and people start crying again. Barring injuries, this is a 100 win team. No doubt in my mind. Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 100 wins? No way. I still have lots of concerns: the bullpen Scott Pods' dumb baserunning Jon Garland the lineup outside of Kong, Gooch, Dye, and Thome Wow, still haven't even played 10%. The season is something I love about baseball, it's everyday, and yet it's so long that it's spread out over spring, summer, and fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(chitownsportsfan @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 05:37 PM) 100 wins? No way. No way? This team is better then the team last year that won 99, I don't think you can say that there is no chance of them winning 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 QUOTE(SnB @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 12:37 AM) No 'WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS TEAM!?!' threads No 'BLOW THIS TEAM UP' threads nothing. just pure happiness. Let's focus on how positive these past few days have been, this place focuses on way too many negatives. Just remember, there aren't many years where we can start out the season with a really bad week, and everyone just knows things are going to turn around. I told you mother f***ers not to overreact in the 1st week. IM TIRED OF BEING RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 No way? This team is better then the team last year that won 99, I don't think you can say that there is no chance of them winning 100. I'll say it again: No way. I'll make a bet that we don't win 98, if you're game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I don't think about the little things. Just enjoy it one game at a time. You'll feel a whole lot more sane afterwards. You'll enjoy it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 05:38 PM) No way? This team is better then the team last year that won 99, I don't think you can say that there is no chance of them winning 100. The variable is the divisional opponents which seem to have improved somewhat. That said, I think we can handle the Tigers and Royals for certain and it will depend on how the Sox perform against the Twins and Indians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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