hogan873 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 With the Pirates coming to town and both teams not playing well, how important is it for the Sox to sweep? Sounds like a stupid question (and it probably is), but with the humiliating loss yesterday I would think a sweep and 5 of 6 home stand would be what the Sox really need. They could head out west (cringe) only 3 games below .500 and a head of steam. Granted a series win is a series win, so winning 2 out of 3 against Pittsburgh would be okay. The Sox, however, need every win they can get before going to the left coast. History tells us it could be ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Yes, we need every win we can get, but it's baseball. You can't always sweep teams even when you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Didn't Josh Fields personally pummel the Pirates back in 2007? That"s what i want to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Very important. As I said, we find out a lot about this club by June 1st, cause it likely puts the Sox in a position of what they are doing. I still think they'll be looking towards next season and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (hogan873 @ May 22, 2009 -> 10:48 AM) With the Pirates coming to town and both teams not playing well Ummm... the Bucs are 7-3 in their last 10 and just had a 5 game winning streak snapped yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I hope we kick their s*** in. These team needs a good confidence boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Considering our current talent level, we're in no position to think about sweeping anybody (even the Nationals. And even they have a better offense than we do). 2/3 and a 4-2 homestand would be more than anybody could realistically hope for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 22, 2009 -> 10:53 AM) Very important. As I said, we find out a lot about this club by June 1st, cause it likely puts the Sox in a position of what they are doing. I still think they'll be looking towards next season and beyond. I agree. Being at .500 at the beginning of June would say at least some good about the team. But, looking forward is probably the way we're leaning. With the AL Central the way it is, we could be both competing and gearing up for 2010 and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (watchtower41 @ May 22, 2009 -> 11:02 AM) Ummm... the Bucs are 7-3 in their last 10 and just had a 5 game winning streak snapped yesterday. Noted...I hadn't looked at their recent record. I was looking at their overall record, and it's about where they are every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I think they main difference between the beginning of last year and this year is that we were really good at home last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Take it slow. 2/3 is the least we should get. But I wouldn't be pissed if we did not sweep somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I hope we dont get swept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 It'd also be damn nice to get a quality start out of Gavin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Sweep would obviously be nice, but if they take 2 out of 3 and gain another game on KC and the Twins and hopefully the Tigers, it would be fine, they have a ton of home cooking in June. The 20-1 score was a joke and no excuses, but they did win 2 out of 3 and ended up gaining on KC and the Twins and being even with the Tigers for the series, so it was a positive series, just marred by that ridiculous game. I know he's been doing it against NL clubs, but Duke and much of Pitt's starting staff has pitched very well this year Edited May 22, 2009 by SoxFan562004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ May 22, 2009 -> 01:04 PM) I hope we dont get swept. my thoughts exactly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I think of every series like Ozzie thinks...while the outcome is important, it's how you handle the games that's more important. If the Sox can come out tonight and have a good showing against the Pirates after the shellacking they got yesterday, that's a good sign. Sometimes, s*** happens, but it the Sox lose 1-0 or 2-1 in a well-pitched game, is that horrible? No. That being said, they better win the next two. Of course, I'll be at the game tonight with my father-in-law for his first White Sox game (he's from Rhode Island and a Red Sox fan) so they better win and show him a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ May 22, 2009 -> 01:56 PM) I think of every series like Ozzie thinks...while the outcome is important, it's how you handle the games that's more important. If the Sox can come out tonight and have a good showing against the Pirates after the shellacking they got yesterday, that's a good sign. Sometimes, s*** happens, but it the Sox lose 1-0 or 2-1 in a well-pitched game, is that horrible? No. That being said, they better win the next two. Of course, I'll be at the game tonight with my father-in-law for his first White Sox game (he's from Rhode Island and a Red Sox fan) so they better win and show him a good time. I think complete ass kickings like that are somewhat easy to get over because it enters the realm of laughable at a point. I sure the players are embarassed to a certain level, but they did look good in the first 2 games. It happens. Today the score is 0-0 as it will be the next time they face the Twins. Sometime you get your ass kicked in life, there's no point crying over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 22, 2009 -> 10:06 AM) It'd also be damn nice to get a quality start out of Gavin. i was thinking that it's going to be a total s*** storm if he gets knocked around early again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 22, 2009 -> 02:17 PM) i was thinking that it's going to be a total s*** storm if he gets knocked around early again. it's inching closer to where that the s*** storm is going to be well deserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I would be fine with taking the first two games then losing 100-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (striker62704 @ May 22, 2009 -> 02:32 PM) I would be fine with taking the first two games then losing 100-1 Careful what you ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 When you are 6.5 games behind and just got shellacked 20-1 I think it is important to start winning all the ball games you can, if you really want to compete for that title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ May 22, 2009 -> 07:56 PM) I think of every series like Ozzie thinks...while the outcome is important, it's how you handle the games that's more important. If the Sox can come out tonight and have a good showing against the Pirates after the shellacking they got yesterday, that's a good sign. Sometimes, s*** happens, but it the Sox lose 1-0 or 2-1 in a well-pitched game, is that horrible? No. That being said, they better win the next two. Of course, I'll be at the game tonight with my father-in-law for his first White Sox game (he's from Rhode Island and a Red Sox fan) so they better win and show him a good time. Tell your father-in-law howdy from me. I don't know the gentleman, but I'm a friendly fellow and I saw a Red Sox game at Fenway once. It was a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 In 2007 our interleague record was one of the things that killed us. You don't just lose to inferior teams like we did. Had we turned that frown upside down we'd have been hella closer to the top and you wouldn't be getting that bitter taste in your mouth every time you hear "white sox" and "2007" in the same line. Sweep this horrid team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 22, 2009 -> 08:49 AM) You can't always sweep teams even when you want to. Especially when your offense is under-performing and 60% of your starting rotation sucks nuts. I'll be happy with 2/3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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