VAfan Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Loved the perfect game, but getting into the playoffs is so much more important. We can't afford these terrible outings by Mark. 6 DPs and he's still getting shelled, by the Tribe no less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 He's been out of the game for an inning now, but I digress. With good defense behind him, he actually puts together a decent start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 09:49 PM) He's been out of the game for an inning now, but I digress. With good defense behind him, he actually puts together a decent start. Yup. Probably only 4 runs in 7 plus. The Yankee game was bad, Pods screwed up that one inning in Minnesota not catching the ball, and our defense tonight is sh*t...again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Clearly, it's time to dump him and hope someone claims his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baines3 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Buehrle don't seem like the same pitcher since the perfect game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 He's sucked his last few games. Hopefully he and John pick it up or we'll slowly fade away down the stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Don't do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 No Cy Young for Mark this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBartman Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 It's been a tough stretch but this is when the Sox need him the most which is down the stretch. I don't think he is still thinking about the perfect game but I guess you never know. If Buehrle continues to pitch this way then the chances of winning the division go down drastically. The Sox won't win many games when he is starting and the bullpen will be used much more than they are usually used to when he is starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAfan Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 We need "quality" starts from Mark every time out -- at least 6 innings and no more than 3 runs. With the Sox offense lately going for 5 or more per game, that should return Mark to a winning streak. Otherwise, the only guy in the rotation we can count on is Gavin Floyd, and that won't be enough to catch the Tigers. Ideally we need 3 guys to be "automatic" for a while, and Mark has to be one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 QUOTE (VAfan @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 11:48 PM) We need "quality" starts from Mark every time out -- at least 6 innings and no more than 3 runs. With the Sox offense lately going for 5 or more per game, that should return Mark to a winning streak. Otherwise, the only guy in the rotation we can count on is Gavin Floyd, and that won't be enough to catch the Tigers. Ideally we need 3 guys to be "automatic" for a while, and Mark has to be one of them. The defense has just murdered Mark in the last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 09:53 PM) The defense has just murdered Mark in the last week. He hasn't exactly been helping himself by leaving his pitches up in the zone either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (VAfan @ Aug 8, 2009 -> 02:48 AM) Loved the perfect game, but getting into the playoffs is so much more important. We can't afford these terrible outings by Mark. 6 DPs and he's still getting shelled, by the Tribe no less. I listened on XM last night as I was driving across the State. Terrible game by MB I don't cae how you cut it Edited August 8, 2009 by elrockinMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 We should've traded him the day after the perfect game. Talk about peak value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockMe Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 8, 2009 -> 11:24 AM) We should've traded him the day after the perfect game. Talk about peak value. lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Lollapalooza has taken me over for a day straight. I taped the game but heard it was a loss. How horrible was the fielding, how much was Buehrle's fault, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiem Schmuquiem Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) Loved the perfect game, but getting into the playoffs is so much more important. We can't afford these terrible outings by Mark. 6 DPs and he's still getting shelled, by the Tribe no less. the "problem" with Buerhle is the unrealistic expectations his fanboys have. And I like the guy, min'cha. Buerhle is a very good #2, has never been a dominant elite-ace. Certainly not for 3 years (2006-2008) going into 2009. Funny thing is, if he plays until he's 40, he may amass HOF-caliber win total. But that STILL would not change the fact that he is not a true ace. Edited August 12, 2009 by Requiem Schmuquiem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 QUOTE (Requiem Schmuquiem @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 11:06 AM) the "problem" with Buerhle is the unrealistic expectations his fanboys have. And I like the guy, min'cha. Buerhle is a very good #2, has never been a dominant elite-ace. Certainly not for 3 years (2006-2008) going into 2009. Funny thing is, if he plays until he's 40, he may amass HOF-caliber win total. But that STILL would not change the fact that he is not a true ace. Mark is a slightly-less-talented-but-slightly-more-effective Andy Pettitte. He's a really good pitcher with some serious stones, but he's prone to sucking at times as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAfan Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 I've never thought of Buehrle as an ACE. And I don't think KW does either, which is why he went after a #1 in Jake Peavy. Heck, given a little more consistency, I think both Floyd and Danks could be #1s over Buehrle. What Buehrle has is a tremendous rhythm on the mound, which enables him to work his pitches up down in out and keep hitters off balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 QUOTE (VAfan @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 02:26 PM) I've never thought of Buehrle as an ACE. And I don't think KW does either, which is why he went after a #1 in Jake Peavy. Heck, given a little more consistency, I think both Floyd and Danks could be #1s over Buehrle. What Buehrle has is a tremendous rhythm on the mound, which enables him to work his pitches up down in out and keep hitters off balance. I know this is early and off topic, but who do you give the opening day start next year? Peavy should be the selection of the #1, but I also feel like Mark Buehrle IS opening day baseball for the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 QUOTE (The Baconator @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 12:31 PM) Peavy should be the selection of the #1, but I also feel like Mark Buehrle IS opening day baseball for the Sox. Wasn't Contreras the Opening Day starter in both '06 and '07? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 He's about to be 1-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Time for Victory #1, since the PG of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockren Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 QUOTE (Requiem Schmuquiem @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 01:06 PM) Buerhle is a very good #2, has never been a dominant elite-ace. He's an ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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