Balta1701 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 09:51 AM) The lineup is definitely solid. Their rotation is better, but I still wouldn't feel that confident heading into a playoff series with them. The end of the bullpen would be a major concern to me as well. Then again, the more I look at NYY/TB/TEX, I do see some major flaws as well, but I just personally don't think the Twins stack up to them overall. Here's a fun stat. AL team bullpen ERA's this year: 1. Minnesota 2. Tampa Bay 3. Texas 4. NY Yankees 5. Chicago White Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 There is something to Hawk's theory that bullpen plays a huge role in today's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 09:02 AM) Here's a fun stat. AL team bullpen ERA's this year: 1. Minnesota 2. Tampa Bay 3. Texas 4. NY Yankees 5. Chicago White Sox We were probably top 2 or 3 about 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 09:07 AM) We were probably top 2 or 3 about 2 weeks ago. Number one before the Baltimore series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 09:02 AM) Here's a fun stat. AL team bullpen ERA's this year: 1. Minnesota 2. Tampa Bay 3. Texas 4. NY Yankees 5. Chicago White Sox Wow. I would much prefer Rivera, Soriano, or Feliz over Capps/Rauch at the end of a playoff game, but I stand corrected about their bullpen. Funny how the top 4 bullpens are the top 4 teams. I'm sure the Padres bullpen is #1 in the NL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 09:06 AM) There is something to Hawk's theory that bullpen plays a huge role in today's game. Hawk's theory? Who the hell doesn't have that theory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 02:13 PM) Really? Tonight was the worst loss of the season? I can pick about 4 that I think were worse just against Minnesota. I think this loss is more significant than most because it shows we don't have "it." Minnesota gets beat again and we can't beat Baltimore at home. Just shows we don't have what it takes against AL teams not named Seattle to put anything together. It was right there for us to pick up the games that we lost head to head vs. Minnie. No better scenario: They vs. Texas. Us vs. pathetic Baltimore. And we have no chance in the game at home. Very very bad loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 02:33 PM) I think this loss is more significant than most because it shows we don't have "it." Minnesota gets beat again and we can't beat Baltimore at home. Just shows we don't have what it takes against AL teams not named Seattle to put anything together. It was right there for us to pick up the games that we lost head to head vs. Minnie. No better scenario: They vs. Texas. Us vs. pathetic Baltimore. And we have no chance in the game at home. Very very bad loss. No chance? Sox had the tying run up more than once, you make it sound like a blow-out. You can't live and die with single games. If we win tonight, we take the series, and will have gained 1.5 or 2.5 games on the lead over that series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Why does Gene Honda still call him Al-i-say when announcing Alexei? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 27, 2010 -> 04:37 PM) Why does Gene Honda still call him Al-i-say when announcing Alexei? I believe that's actually what Alexei prefers as the pronunciation of his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 27, 2010 -> 03:38 PM) I believe that's actually what Alexei prefers as the pronunciation of his name. I wonder why none of the announcers ever call him that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 27, 2010 -> 04:39 PM) I wonder why none of the announcers ever call him that. Well, his first year in the bigs he didn't make a big deal of it, possibly because of the language barrier too. I first heard of him telling people that the s-sound was correct prior to 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 News from a different Ramirez August, 27, 2010 Aug 27 3:31 PM CT * Email * Print * Comments By Doug Padilla CHICAGO -- In a non-Manny Ramirez-related topic, we give thanks to STATS LLC (better known as STATS Inc.) for this little gem on a Ramirez of a different kind, shortstop Alexei: Alexei Ramirez leads the American League in runs scored in the second half despite a relatively average .331 on-base percentage. Ramirez has 34 runs scored in 40 second-half games batting mostly out of the No. 8 hole. Chalk it up the second-half resurgence of both No. 9 hitter Gordon Beckham and leadoff man Juan Pierre. Beckham has driven in Ramirez nine times since the break, while Pierre has brought him home seven times since then. That means Beckham and Pierre have produced half of the 32 RBIs that have driven in Ramirez in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Just heard a great stat on the Cubs/Reds broadcast. Joey Votto just tied Alex Rios for most go ahead RBIs in the majors this season with 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 From Peter Gammons' twitter..... pgammo One club's defensive metrics has Alexei Ramirez "far and away" the best defensive SS in AL this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Aug 28, 2010 -> 02:41 PM) From Peter Gammons' twitter..... pgammo One club's defensive metrics has Alexei Ramirez "far and away" the best defensive SS in AL this season. According to my eye test, I can't argue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 QUOTE (earthshiner @ Aug 24, 2010 -> 01:26 AM) well he made his debut on the 29th so nothing has changed No Franks debut was Aug. 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Aug 28, 2010 -> 02:41 PM) From Peter Gammons' twitter..... pgammo One club's defensive metrics has Alexei Ramirez "far and away" the best defensive SS in AL this season. Every defensive metric alive has Alexei as the best defensive SS in the AL, if not in all of baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It's f***ing nuts how good a SS Alexei has turned into. Where's Cubano when you need him? His 2 favorite Cuban White Sox have been earning plenty of praise this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 QUOTE (lostfan @ Aug 30, 2010 -> 08:04 PM) Where's Cubano when you need him? His 2 favorite Cuban White Sox have been earning plenty of praise this year. I believe he was seen taking his talents to Cincinnati, Ohio. Chapman fever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthshiner Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 27, 2010 -> 03:39 PM) I wonder why none of the announcers ever call him that. Hawk was at the start of 09 but then after Alexei struggled, he said Hawk should go back to the wrong way because he hit well like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) @jcrasnick: According to the scouting grapevine, White Sox bench coach Joey Cora has emerged as a strong candidate for the Seattle managing job. Edited August 31, 2010 by BigSqwert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 31, 2010 -> 10:59 AM) @jcrasnick: According to the scouting grapevine, White Sox bench coach Joey Cora has emerged as a strong candidate for the Seattle managing job. No big surprise there. Joey put in some good playing years up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 31, 2010 -> 03:57 PM) No big surprise there. Joey put in some good playing years up there. I wouldn't mind getting Ventura into the mix, if Cora goes to Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Sep 1, 2010 -> 04:42 PM) I wouldn't mind getting Ventura into the mix, if Cora goes to Seattle. Jessie "The Body" or Ace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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