knightni Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 42. Juan Uribe (4 of 27 lists - 51 points - highest ranking #2 rangercal) bio by knightni - October 26, 2005. Time stands still when you see that picture. Game 4 of the 2005 World Series, Top of the ninth inning. White Sox lead only 1-0 and this was the clinching game. There was one out, and Jason Lane, the tying run, was on second base. Chris Burke, who had been giving the Sox fits all series, was up as a pinch hitter. Young Closer Bobby Jenks had come in to close the Series out and bring the Southside of Chicago their first World Series winner since World War I. Jenks had given up a leadoff single to Jason Lane and Catcher Brad Ausmus had bunted Lane to second base. Juan Uribe was known for a strong arm at short, but had never been known for being fleet of foot. However, this was the biggest game of his life and he wasn't going to give up until the game was over. Burke took a hard swing at a Jenks offspeed pitch that never quite bent and popped the ball up. The ball sailed into third base foul ground with third baseman Joe Crede and Uribe giving chase. It started tailing back fair and that's when Uribe knew that he had a shot at it. Surprisingly enough, the fans at Minute Maid Park in Houston could have easily interfered with Uribe as he leapt into the stands after Burke's foul ball -- but no one did. Uribe dove into the stands near the infield tarp. He came out showing the prettiest baseball that I - or any White Sox fan had ever seen. It was like a giant weight had been lifted off of every Sox fan's shoulders. We knew that this was our game - our year - our championship. So what if the tying run remained on 2nd with one out to go? Bobby had saved it for us before and would again. "Tying run at second, two out." "Palmiero -- over the head of Jenks." "Uribe -- charges -- throws... -- OUT! AND THE WHITE SOX HAVE WON THE WORLD SERIES!" Please feel free to comment with any more info and favorite stories about this player or any other in this list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Can't believe a guy who is hated as much here made this. Thanks for 2005, Juany!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 He's a guy who frustrates the hell out of me....yet I'll love him forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 That nice writeup made me feel good about Juan. Great writeup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 9, 2008 -> 01:08 AM) That nice writeup made me feel good about Juan. Great writeup. That write up was fabulous, and perfectly defines Juan's place in Whie Sox history. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Because of 2005, Juan will forever have a place in all of our hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 one of the finest defensive players i have ever seen....at least on a day to day basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 9, 2008 -> 04:36 AM) That write up was fabulous, and perfectly defines Juan's place in Whie Sox history. Excellent work. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I just can't believe how good he was the first two months of 2004. It boggles my mind that since then he has gotten worse and worse and worse. But the best thing about Juan is his team-first attitude. He plays where ever the team needs him to play and doesn't say a word (maybe that's cause no one undestands him anyways english or spanish, but who cares). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Thanks guys! I'm glad that you liked my writeup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Looks like Crede is getting a blow job in the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 If Jeter or A-Rod makes that same play, ESPN would still be blowing kisses up his ass. Greatest play on the biggest stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Excellent play. Uribe does frustrate the hell out of us, but we can't hate The Tazmanian Devil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---------- Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I don't know what's wrong with me, but I am actually starting to like this guy again. I think its because he was a bench player and is just a replacement. I wouldn't want him penciled in as a starter at the start of a year, but he is good to have around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Aug 9, 2008 -> 01:35 PM) Excellent play. Uribe does frustrate the hell out of us, but we can't hate The Tazmanian Devil. I can and I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 QUOTE (Maxwell @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 09:01 PM) I don't know what's wrong with me, but I am actually starting to like this guy again. Probably because he's playing phenomenal defense at 3B and is currently having a halfway decent series at the plate. Given how bad Fields looked out there, I don't mind Juan so much right now, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Aug 9, 2008 -> 12:04 AM) He's a guy who frustrates the hell out of me....yet I'll love him forever. That. Although, at 3B, he frustrates me less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 9, 2008 -> 11:45 AM) Looks like Crede is getting a blow job in the photo. LOL, what an awkward looking pose he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Probably my least favorite Sox player of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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