Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(ROC Sox Fan @ May 16, 2007 -> 06:44 PM) Game delayed until 7:30 tentively according to the YES network. Doesn't Steinbrener control the weather? You think he would have offered $25 mil to Tom Skilling to keep the weather clear for all Yankee games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan3530 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(caulfield12 @ May 16, 2007 -> 07:03 PM) The Sweeney bandwagon has cooled down just a bit recently... glad to see him get two chances to play today though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Mussina just had his number. He noticed that Sweeney made some good hacks at his outside pitches so ate him up inside. I think Sweeney gets a couple of hits vs Wang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 (edited) I guarantee you all that Sweeney will have made some adjustments. I am sure we aren't the only ones who noticed that the scouting report going around on Sweeney is that he has trouble with the inside pitch. So, he has two options for adjustment. Either back off the plate a little bit, or get those hands in quick and open up those hips. Also, I still am the driver of the Sweeney bandwagon. Edited May 17, 2007 by BearSox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 we have the biggest pussies running our field... drizzle OH NO MY GOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 any estimated start time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 What the f*** is going on with the White Sox? They've been so insanely reluctant to start games this year, are they really that afraid of a rain delay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hilarious, its sunny in the loop, rainy 35 blocks south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(SnB @ May 16, 2007 -> 07:30 PM) any estimated start time? Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 it seems like the rain passed atleast me in the suburbs rather quickly so id assume it would be the same in chicago at the stadium, hopefully gets started soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 The temperature dropped quickly today. Its gonna be chilly in the cell tonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claydude14 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 They better get this game in tonight! I spent hours waitin on the rain delay last night too. I can only take so much s***ty YES programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan3530 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ May 16, 2007 -> 07:37 PM) The temperature dropped quickly today. Its gonna be chilly in the cell tonite. That's always good for our bats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(caulfield12 @ May 17, 2007 -> 12:03 AM) The Sweeney bandwagon has cooled down just a bit recently... Sweeney breaks so many bats when he's swinging. That's a huge sign that his strength isn't anywhere near the level it's going to have to be at in order to be successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 8:25 estimated start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Apparently, 8:25 is now the intended start-time. Until several drops of rain fall down and the game is delayed another few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(fathom @ May 16, 2007 -> 05:51 PM) Sweeney breaks so many bats when he's swinging. That's a huge sign that his strength isn't anywhere near the level it's going to have to be at in order to be successful. I've never heard that breaking your bat is indicative of lack of strength in all the years I have followed baseball which is 35+ years. The kid is 6'4" 215. That appears to be plenty strong enough to hit a baseball. I would think breaking your bat as a lot of hitters do now is more a sign of the lighter bats that everyone uses to increase bat speed or just not getting the fat part of the bat on the ball. I'm not saying you're wrong, I'd just like to know where you've seen that information. Edited May 17, 2007 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 17, 2007 -> 01:03 AM) I've never heard that breaking your bat is indicative of lack of strength in all the years I have followed baseball which is 35+ years. The kid is 6'4" 215. That appears to be plenty strong enough to hit a baseball. I would think breaking your bat as a lot of hitters do now is more a sign of the lighter bats that everyone uses to increase bat speed or just not getting the fat part of the bat on the ball. I'm not saying your wrong, I'd just like to know where you've seen that information. Lack of bat speed can easily cause you to not get the sweet part of the bat on the ball, resulting in a broken bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ May 16, 2007 -> 08:06 PM) Lack of bat speed can easily cause you to not get the sweet part of the bat on the ball, resulting in a broken bat. Sweeney seems to have plenty of bat speed, the problem is he is getting busted on the inside pitches, his strength is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claydude14 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 The tarps coming off the field! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ May 16, 2007 -> 08:06 PM) Lack of bat speed can easily cause you to not get the sweet part of the bat on the ball, resulting in a broken bat. That seems to be the problem for multiple players on the team currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(fathom @ May 16, 2007 -> 08:06 PM) Lack of bat speed can easily cause you to not get the sweet part of the bat on the ball, resulting in a broken bat. I'm more willing to believe his light bat, which he uses to generate more speed -- and thus, more opportunity for broken bats -- requires Sweeney to hit a ball in the center to drive it anywhere with authority. Any ball around the handle is likely to shatter due to his strength and the bat's thin circumference. Edited May 17, 2007 by Flash Tizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ May 17, 2007 -> 01:08 AM) Sweeney seems to have plenty of bat speed, the problem is he is getting busted on the inside pitches, his strength is fine. I think even Sweeney's biggest supporters right now would say his strength is the biggest thing he needs to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I wish we had a retractable roof. Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ May 16, 2007 -> 08:13 PM) I think even Sweeney's biggest supporters right now would say his strength is the biggest thing he needs to improve. Maybe he does, but the bat isnt shattering because of lack of strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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