Chisoxfn

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 22, 2008 -> 05:40 PM) How do you figure they're in control of the division? One of the most talented teams in baseball has finally woke up, gotten healthy, and are only 5 games out of first now. Simple, whomever is in first place is technically in control of the division and will be until someone else takes over and at that point, that new time is in control of the division.

Do some of you guys listen to yourselves. The team is obviously not clicking, but last I checked they are above .500 and still in control of the division. That clearly won't last if they keep playing like they have, but they haven't gotten to this point of the season on accident.

Just used my mileage to book my flight, so I'm officially there.

Germany should definately cruise through the Turks, but I must say that Russia impressed the hell out of me against the Netherlands. If they play like that they could give Spain a run for there money and while they have limited experience if they meet up with Germany you never know (Russia is a very fast/athletic squad).

Screw that....I want this club getting back out on the field and picking up a win. They are perfectly capable of it. Anyone know what the weather is looking like (will they get this in?).

Spain has the advantage now.

I love Grosso. Come on Italians!!!!

Alright Javy, put the team on your back and carry em to victory.

US-Barbosa game has been ugly. What a s***ty field they are playing on too. This Italy/Spain game has been pretty darn good though, still scoreless in the 2nd portion of OT. 13 minutes or so from a shootout.

I enjoyed the new Hulk movie.

Well Russia showed up and kicked the piss out of my dutch in the 2nd part of extra's. Now its up to my other heritage, the Italianios!!!

I love soccer, especially when you are seeing people playing for the pride of there country. Freaking awesome. Now kick some ass Van Persie and my dutchmen!!!!

The explosion happened so quick that I don't think there was really anything you could do. It was just like a wham bam...9 runs up on the board type of thing.

Awesome late goal by the Dutch to send it into extra time.

Wow, given the location and how Wise went oppo field that was some power.

Where the heck is everyone. I figured the game was blacked out where I was but what a surprise, the game was on before the Fox blackout and its on WGN!!!!

QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Jun 20, 2008 -> 01:06 PM) You sound like Hawk. I'd say putting in Dotel and cutting Danks for URIBE is a far bigger risk than leaving in you're already cruising pitcher with a relatively low pitch count, especially considering some of the key f***ups Dotel has made so far this year. You aren't amongst the league leaders in K's/9 inning because you suck. Dotel has blown some games, but last I looked thats the nature of being a 7th/8th inning guy. The big concern I have over him is questionable control but he didn't give up the runs because of walks, he gave them up cause he didn't have his "A" stuff. Sure he doesn't throw mid 90's, but you don't get that many bats to miss a night on accident. Its also funny how you forget all the key moments he's had this season. Just like a lot of you who are ripping Crede today seem to forget the all around great year he's having.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Jun 20, 2008 -> 01:03 PM) I could see pulling Danks for Thome against a righty in the 7th, but certainly not Uribe. I realize Thome draws walks, but why would we ever waste Thome's bat off the bench to start the inning (unless we are talking about a one run game). Otherwise the smartest thing you can do is hold Thome's bat as long as possible (saving him for a situation where he could potentially have a significant impact on the game).

QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Jun 20, 2008 -> 01:02 PM) Oh, yeah... I forgot that Danks hasn't faced any righties or the heart of the order yet today... From a predetermined standpoint, Ozzie made a (2, actually) terrible move(s), simple as that. Its pretty evident the more times through the lineup, plus the added fatigue, and its only going to get more difficult to get guys out. Bottom line is I wouldn't have had a problem if Ozzie went either way because you could make the argument that either move makes sense. The only time there is legitimate reason to question a call (as far as I'm concerned) is if there is no rationale reasoning behind such move.

QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Jun 20, 2008 -> 12:58 PM) Why isn't it? If he's cruising and fairly low in pitch count, WHAT reason can you have for taking him out, and especially for Uribe, who's a terrible hitter? The fact he got a hit doesn't even matter. It was a terrible decision. It was also pretty bad to not put in Linebrink instead of Dotel in a situation like this. Some of you guys don't realize in the NL things work a lot differently. Ozzie didn't want to give up an out so he went with a pitch hitter. You factor that in with the idea that Danks was going to be facing all righties and the heart of the order (plus 2 runs isn't near enough of a lead that early in the game) and it makes sense. Whether it turns out to be right or wrong, who knows, but the bottom line is the move made sense and as far as I'm concerned thats all I can ask of my manager.

Wow, apparently Crede and Dotel both just suck. Give me a break people, its a game, one day of a long season. Look at there track record throughout the season (and this is coming from someone who isn't a big Dotel fan). Take some breaths and relax, this is anyone's game.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 20, 2008 -> 03:07 AM) I remember hearing that this Thome guy sucks, didn't I? I'm hoping he makes me eat crow, but I also remember even in all my b****ing posts that I said at the end of the year his stats will be there. I just think his stats are a bit over-rated to an extent. That said prove me wrong Jimmy, prove me wrong.

Time for some runs!!!

I've always been surprised Gaston hasn't gotten another shot. I remember he was considered strongly by the White Sox when Manuel was oustered (in fact, I remember some discussions where they thought about bringing in Gaston to help Ozzie out or even have Gaston come in with Ozzie learning under him).

I want some good pbp. Come on Danks..be Danksy!!!! I'm gonna be cursing up at work (yesterday was a flat out disaster) so I'm hoping the Sox can help calm me down or even get me a little excited (in the good kind of way).