The Ginger Kid Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 don't worry, we'll get our s*** together when the twins get to town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 07:38 PM) I don't understand. Hitting coaches have no affect on hitters so why bother changing them? I'm surprised every other team in MLB changes their hitting coach when their offense struggles. Seems odd really. Someone made a great point on the radio today. If hitting coaches don't matter, then Don Cooper should not get any credit for our pitchers succeeding as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Was it the Cubs who went through a lot of hitting coaches this century? I've seen similarities between both Chicago teams. I guess it has to do with having a lot of swing for the fence guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Maybe at the all star break we'll get the coveted changes. I don't see why they want to go 4 more against Minnie without Dayan, though. Ozzie batting Dunn third any more is also a fireable offense in my mind. Morel second is close to a fireable offense as well. I realize the options are limited, but cmon. Edited July 6, 2011 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Is this guy on soxtalk? If so, we need to talk NOW because you own www.firegregwalker.com Registrant: Griggs Enterprises, Inc. 4764 N State Route 1 17 Grant Park, Illinois 60940 United States Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com) Domain Name: FIREGREGWALKER.COM Created on: 25-May-11 Expires on: 25-May-13 Last Updated on: 25-May-11 Administrative Contact: Griggs, Travis tjgriggs@sbcglobal.net Griggs Enterprises, Inc. 4764 N State Route 1 17 Grant Park, Illinois 60940 United States (815) 693-5218 Technical Contact: Griggs, Travis tjgriggs@sbcglobal.net Griggs Enterprises, Inc. 4764 N State Route 1 17 Grant Park, Illinois 60940 United States (815) 693-5218 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 At this point, I want a Twins 4 game sweep. Just to see what happens...how if any, justifications are made in keeping Walker/Not calling up Viciedo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Cali @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 09:30 PM) At this point, I want a Twins 4 game sweep. Just to see what happens...how if any, justifications are made in keeping Walker/Not calling up Viciedo... I'd rather call up Viciedo now, which probably would guarantee a split, maybe even a series victory for the Sox. Without a shake up, with Dunn still batting third I fully expect to lose 3, probably all 4. Thome is healthy, right? He'll beat us in at least one of the games. He likes to do that. Bring up Dayan and I say we win two at least. W/out him ... yuksville. Edited July 6, 2011 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) At what point was the Twins series last year where it was clear that was the season? Mid-September, where we were swept? Or the month before? I was at the first game and when it was clear we were going to lose, people were leaving in the 8th already because we obviously weren't going to salvage the season. Because if they smoke us again here and there are no changes made during the ASB, I think it's safe to call the season. Edited July 6, 2011 by LVSoxFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (LVSoxFan @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 09:40 PM) At what point was the Twins series last year where it was clear that was the season? Mid-September, where we were swept? Or the month before? I was at the first game and when it was clear we were going to lose, people were leaving in the 8th already because we obviously weren't going to salvage the season. Because if they smoke us again here and there are no changes made during the ASB, I think it's safe to call the season. Funny thing is Kenny always asks Ozzie if Oz "likes what we have; do you need anything?" Oz usually says he likes what we have. Ken ought to ask him tonight on the cell phone if he likes what we have going into the Minnie series. If Ozzie says yes, that is beyond belief. Hit him now when he's weak and get Dayan up here for Minnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 04:46 PM) Funny thing is Kenny always asks Ozzie if Oz "likes what we have; do you need anything?" Oz usually says he likes what we have. Ken ought to ask him tonight on the cell phone if he likes what we have going into the Minnie series. If Ozzie says yes, that is beyond belief. Hit him now when he's weak and get Dayan up here for Minnie. Are you advocating violence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 09:47 PM) Are you advocating violence? Only from our bats against other teams balls. But we can't even hit Chen/Francis and Paulino. wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Frank. Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 04:27 PM) Is this guy on soxtalk? If so, we need to talk NOW because you own www.firegregwalker.com Registrant: Griggs Enterprises, Inc. 4764 N State Route 1 17 Grant Park, Illinois 60940 United States Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com) Domain Name: FIREGREGWALKER.COM Created on: 25-May-11 Expires on: 25-May-13 Last Updated on: 25-May-11 Administrative Contact: Griggs, Travis tjgriggs@sbcglobal.net Griggs Enterprises, Inc. 4764 N State Route 1 17 Grant Park, Illinois 60940 United States (815) 693-5218 Technical Contact: Griggs, Travis tjgriggs@sbcglobal.net Griggs Enterprises, Inc. 4764 N State Route 1 17 Grant Park, Illinois 60940 United States (815) 693-5218 The asshole is doing nothing with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Some really disturbing numbers from a plethora of players in the last month (not including today): CQ: .569 ops Ramirez: .599 ops Morel: .527 OPS Rios: .653 OPS (yay, that's improvement for him) Done: .567 OPS Beckham: .581 OPS Lillibridge: .469 OPS Obviously a few of these guys have been deplorable all year. But we're seeing no signs of those that have been bad all season coming out of it. And to compound everything, the guys that had been good all year have fallen off a cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheBigHurt Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Someone made a great point on the radio today. If hitting coaches don't matter, then Don Cooper should not get any credit for our pitchers succeeding as well. I have always laughed my ass off at people who try to say coaches aren't at fault for anything and/or make no difference. It' a cop out and simply makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I REALLY like the Frank Thomas idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 “It’s funny because you cannot teach those guys, you cannot talk to those guys. We have a shrink. I don’t know what he’s doing, but we have it. We have a coach (Greg Walker) that’s here at 8 o’clock in the morning every day working with them. We’ve got a video room. We’ve got a flip (drill). We’ve got all kinds of (stuff). Name it. It isn’t working." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREEDY Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Casey Anthony>Greg Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 04:14 PM) Casey Anthony>Greg Walker Anyone on Soxtalk > Greg Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 06:20 PM) Anyone on Soxtalk > Greg Walker greg Walker > Wite This is undeniable fact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 06:24 PM) greg Walker > Wite This is undeniable fact witness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 It’s funny because you cannot teach those guys, you cannot talk to those guys. We have a shrink. I don’t know what he’s doing, but we have it. We have a coach (Greg Walker) that’s here at 8 o’clock in the morning every day working with them. We’ve got a video room. We’ve got a flip (drill). We’ve got all kinds of (stuff). Name it. It isn’t working." None of that matters cause they step to the plate and look so uncomfortable and overanxious. Chasing pitches, etc. I wish our guys looked as comfy at the plate today as Hosmer and Francouer. I'd take Francouer for his salary over Dunn's albatross in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 05:25 PM) I have always laughed my ass off at people who try to say coaches aren't at fault for anything and/or make no difference. It' a cop out and simply makes no sense. Agreed. I point at the DBags right now. Complete horsecrap roster IMO sans a few players...but they bust their butts and compete. Absolutely LOVE that coaching staff they have here. It's changing the mindset. The Chicago White Sox mindset the past 2-3-4 years has been terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I'm f***ing glad that Greg Walker is there at 8 am every day, I'm sure he and Pierre take turns picking up the donuts for everyone, but just because you're there early and work harder than everyone else doesn't make FAILURE disappear. In fact, it makes you look worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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