And this visit to cleveland is OVA!

[WCSox]

The Outfield is to 2009 as Journey was to 2005.

 

Nothing like cheesy 1980s power pop to rally a team. In all seriousness, the Sox have historically done well when they have a seasonal theme song ("Don't Stop Believing", "Who Let the Dogs Out?", etc.).

 

And kudos to Beckham for the semi-obscure choice of song. I still have the Play Deep cassette that I purchased in junior high.

 

[Linnwood]

Catfish and Ted would have loved that duck.

 

 

Win.

[ThunderBolt]

This was probably our best player series of the year. Some great contributions from almost everyone, and while I love what Beckham’s been doing, I think a guy whose flying a bit under the radar here is Chris Getz. He’s taken some dramatic steps in refining his approach, and while ultimately, I don’t think his future is as an everyday starter for this team I see him as a solid big leaguer.

[WCSox]

I think a guy whose flying a bit under the radar here is Chris Getz. He’s taken some dramatic steps in refining his approach, and while ultimately, I don’t think his future is as an everyday starter for this team I see him as a solid big leaguer.

 

I agree about Getz not getting the recognition that he deserves.

 

He may not be the long-term everyday starter for the Sox but he has a couple of things going for him, at least in the short-term. The first is that nobody other than Fields can play 3B, and Fields appears to be on the outside looking in. Unless Kenny signs or trades for a veteran 3B, I don't see Beckham or Alexei taking Getz's spot at 2B. The second is that he's the speed- and defense-oriented "small ball"-type player that Ozzie loves. I think that there's a pretty good chance that Getz is still in the starting lineup next April.

 

[greg775]

Saw the highlights of the game.

Couldn't believe the small crowd. Remember when Cleveland had that long streak of selling out every game? Was that 10 years ago? Or about 10 years ago? That place was dead.

 

-- Jose is just dealing. His arm seems so healthy and lively. Can he keep this up?? Man. He throws smoke.

-- Paulie is a gem. So consistent this year it's scary. I guess last year truly was the so called "off year." Remember when some fans turned on him a year ago? Classic example of not standing by who seems to be a great guy and great White Sox player.

-- Beckham has had an amazing three games in a row. Isn't he something like 8 for 12? Man.

-- Once again, nobody is blaming Greg Walker now. You can't have it both ways. Either he's a good hitting coach or not. Nobody gets credit when the bats are rolling like now. But in the 9 shutouts we want his butt fired. It's the players, people. The coaching has little to do with it either way. Walk puts in the time with the players and gives them a chance to succeed with watching film, making sure they can get extra BP, etc.

-- Great to see the new backup catcher hit the bomb. Crucial to have him available against lefties when Oz feels AJ isn't up to it.

Caught the postgame show on the score with a clear signal tonite. Man the fans from the South Side are pumped up. Two guys said we had the best rotation in baseball. Ranger didn't agree completely.

GO SOX.

Edited July 2, 2009 by greg775