Whitewashed in '05

QUOTE(greg775 @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 09:16 PM) It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't such an all or nothing season. This winning every game and us feeling so cocky for 3 months and now losing almost every f***ing game while Cleveland wins, wins, wins, has been torturous. I know it's not life and death but it sure does suck. Also, Jim said: What's the difference anyways? The fan base will see what the team is made of over the next 11 games. If the team can't get it done, they wouldn't have done s*** in the playoffs regardless. I agree but at this point I sort of agree with fathom. It's almost like we're at the point we have to stagger into the playoffs just to avoid being the biggest blowers of a lead in baseball history. That would be a victory in itself (for about 18 hours) til we absolutely get crushed in the playoffs. Just like we went into a downward spiral we can start winning again. Some people just have to realize that one win is one win nothing more, I mean after the sox win one or two they start "oh we have this division locked" then we lose 1 or 2 and "oh s*** its over im out." Even if KC did take the past 2 series if the sox want to get into the playoffs they will take 2 this time. It might sound like I am being optimistic but I really don't feel like it, our don't like how this is looking but you don't see me going all crazy, just sit back and watch the game.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 09:14 PM) If that's really how you feel, then honestly, I'm happy for you. I see some people say things like that, and it seems like a textbook defense mechanism. It is great though that every game matters. I do, it sucks when a lose from the sox can ruin your day especially after losing such a big lead but whats the use of worrying so damn much? It's a game, if they are meant to make it then they will theres nothing that we can do to help them win or lose a game.

I've told myself im not gonna let them dictate my mood anymore some of you should do the same. I mean afterall we all hoped we got a chance and would be grinding it out right now for a playoff spot in April, thats exactly what were doing now just be glad were up by 2.5.

QUOTE(JimH @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:59 PM) Awwwww ... "I won't post in the game threads for the rest of the year" The team sucked tonite, tomorrow is another day, this is gonna go down to the wire. No one said it'd be easy. At least someone else sees the reality of things right now, this will go down until the final 3 games of the season, book it.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:56 PM) I wish this game stayed blacked out. lol post of the day, on the other hand... :puke

White Sox = OWNED courtesy of the Cleveland Indians.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:49 PM) Besides the slight possibility that the backlash against Ozzie will be so great that JR has to fire him this offseason, the only positive about a potential collapse is that Hawk will have some amazing quotes the last week of the season. Could you imagine him having to eat crow if the Indians clinch the division on the field vs the Sox? MERCY Ozzie is not the one to blame for the sox not performing but should be blamed for atleast 10 games.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:47 PM) It's funny that I'm the one saying this, but keep the faith buddy! This team still has a veyr good chance of making the playoffs. Care to elaborate how good our chances are with us playing this s***ty and Cle. owning everyone they face?

This team is brutal...I have nothing to say, they got their asses handed to them today.

QUOTE(WSoxMatt @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:39 PM) Way to fit right in Baj The game was over before he entered, hes the last person to b**** at unless the sox score some f***ing runs next winning which is highly f***in unlikely. Oh, and sorry if it that looked like it was aimed at you, just venting.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:32 PM) You can get rid of the last two words, and just go with useless. No s***, Pods has been brutal.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:30 PM) Look, just remember this. Next year, our closer and our 5th starter will be paid $400,000 a piece. It will stay that way for several years. Right now, we seriously cannot afford to trade away young people. This team has a lot of guys getting paid decently well, and a lot of guys who are going to go up in price. The only way we can afford to keep any of these pieces together, including just hte top 2 in our pitching staff, will be to have some young guys take the places of people. You cannot build a team of all veterans on a $75 million salary and have them be winners. You need youth. Jenks looks good but he needs some experience in some tight games, even though monday he came in with guys on already and yesterday rowand blew it, he just wasn't locating his curveball like he should or else they would've had no chance.

QUOTE(elrockinMT @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:19 PM) Ok. I understand wshat you are saying and I agree. Minny won't lay down, but I kind of feel good about our chances against them. If we can get good solid starting pitching, which has not been there the last 2 weeks or so. McCarthy could help You gotta score runs to win too, I hope you're right but man the sox love making s*** tight. I need to see some type of numbers that give me optimism, it will help me sleep better lol.

QUOTE(elrockinMT @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:16 PM) We are in a losing streak and have been for awhile. At least we won last night I mean 4 or 5 games in a row like starting today. Minnie isn't going to lay down for us like they did for the Indians. As hot as Cle. is right now they can take over easily.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 08:11 PM) If they lose 3 more games they are toast. What if the sox go into a losing streak? I don't know guys, I am not sold on our playoff spot at all.

Ozzie showing everyone how its done, the game is over and theres no one on the bases anymore ozzie just leave him in there since he started the inning anyway u stupid dumb ass.

It would be nice if they started scoring now but they have to win this one. comon sox, get it done!!

Score some f***ing runs now sox!!!

f***!! SCORE SOME RUNS FOR GODS SAKE!! Hold em down JG thats all you can do!

Lets go SOX!!! JG is getting it done don't waste his effort please!!

Alright offense lets get this lead!!

Comon lets go sox mow em down JG so that offense can back u up!!

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Sep 21, 2005 -> 06:49 PM) Can all Comcast venting go in the Comcast thread? Please? I want to follow the game, and this is my only venue besides Gameday. and gameday sucks ass, their always behind.

Thats why they are so damn close to losing (well the past few games), when you get guys on 1st and 2nd with no outs with a team that has a deep bullpen u f***ing capitalize. Damnit!!

HAHA night class over in 15 minutes for me people, only if I could watch the f***ing game. These damn Indians just love making our pitchers throw a s*** load of pitches damn!!