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Angels got speed on board (Figs) and Houston Street is in. Cabrerra at the plate and GA/Vladdy due up with 1 out.

QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 06:10 PM) This sounds pretty promising. I saw a podiatrist a couple days ago to get a callis removed and i asked him about the Big Hurt situation and he said that their is a protective boot out their that would allow him to play and their would be a good chance that he wouldn't get injured any further. He did say though that he would probably need surgery at the end of the year. Link I'm sorry, but I have zero interest in seeing Hurt play in the post-season. A, he's not going to have the at bats necessary to get himself ready and B, he's a total liability to have, especially the deeper you get into the post-season (if they make it). Plus if they do end up playing in an NL park for half of a series you have a guy thats totally worthless unless its in a one AB situation and like I said, you have the issue of the guy having zero rehab time.

QUOTE(Benchwarmerjim @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 06:52 PM) My friend and I spent about 13 hours at Metrodome because of a doubleheader. It was 2001. The Twins were playing the A's. It was a scheduled doublerheader (trying to get people excited for baseball they way it meant to be.. or some silly marketing scheme like that) It was cool and not so cool cool- lots of baseball not so cool-it was at crappy metrodome I saw a double dip at the dome in the 90's. It was versus the Yanks (IIRC) and was really odd because it was a game that was being made up in Minnesota, even though it was rained out in New York. I think double dips are awesome, especially if the crowd isn't there and you can kind of space yourself out and relax at the park. Of course I've only been to two. One there and one in Charlotte to see the Knights play.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 08:44 PM) Thanks for the info about the change, I did not know that. Also, yes I think Brandon is a special pitcher and a special player, I have not seen Young play much(besides the few ab's at the futures game) but he sounds like he just has absolutely outstanding talent, I'm very excited to see him play eventually. The other thing that stands out about Young is the type of individual he is. You see a lot of me players and Young as well as McCarthy definately aren't those type of guys. Speaking of Chris Young he has to be about as humble of a person as possible and he's also the type of guy that flat out does everything asked of him and than some. He's a hard worker whose constantly doing whatever it takes to make the necessary adjustments to his swing. Its the type of "willing to do what it takes" attitude thats necessary. And remember this is the first win of whats going to be a nice winning streak (ie the Sox are gonna go on a roll winning series after series).

It was a thing of beauty. I was begging my dad not to leave when it went to xtra's, but he's got a flight at like 4 AM tomorrow for business. Colon was freaking sick and Zito was every bit as good. Made on mistake the entire game. Heck there wasn't a hard hit ball by the Angels until the 7th inning and Chavez was the only guy to hit the ball hard on Bart. Bart is my vote for Cy Young at this point.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 08:39 PM) I think I remember an interview with him in spring training where he said he eats a ton and just can not gain any weight, I'm sure Bobby could take care of that though I can vouch for that. Kid eats like a horse but he just doesn't put on the weight. He has added weight each off-season though, its just been a slow process. He works out really hard though and does a lot to stay in shape.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 07:33 PM) I'm sure someone can answer this better but for some reason he just stopped using it(I'm not sure if there was something wrong physically..?), in spring training that pitch made him effective and it's a plus pitch for him. When he's using that pitch he's going to be hard to hit, he's got a chance to be special and I really believe that. Like I mentioned earlier in the year when he went back down. He was tipping his pitch and because of it he had zero confidence in throwing it. He made adjustments and got back the arm slot and has just been throwing blanks ever since. It was a fact of the opposition being able to read changeup mixed with him losing confidence in the pitch. He got the swagger back and its made a huge difference. He's also working on a 2 seamer IIRC and we'll see that a bit more this spring. I also heard some grumblings about adding a slider to his rep eventually, but I think the Sox plan on taking things slow when it comes to stuff like that. He has a plus change and curveball and a good fastball, thats bordering on plus because of his command. This is a very very impressive pitcher and assuming he stays healthy, he's going to have a very very bright future in this league. Its a blessing in disguise that the Sox didn't make any moves and if we hold onto Chris Young that will be another blessing if you ask me. The system has a few guys that I deem "special" and I think we will be lucky to watch them slowly gel in with some of the current players in potential creating a dynasty of sorts on the South Side of Chicago.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 06:52 PM) You guys know what the f***'s up. Attaboy Brandon. Heck ya....may this be the first of many Congrats Brandon

By the way...do the words...enjoy a few days off mean anything

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 06:51 PM) From my viewpoint, his change-up was more of his out pitch tonight than his curveball was. That was great to see. My 2 cents and we know I'm a huge huge Mac backer, but that was the best changeup I've seen all season this side of Johan. It was just a thing of beauty and he definately had some bounce in his step. Absolutely brilliant performance.

QUOTE(daa84 @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 06:31 PM) great breaking ball tonight, every fastball is on the black, havent seen much of the change Edit: or not as hawk says he has been using the change lol He must of thrown 20% changeups, it was a thing of beauty. Mac was absolutely brilliant. Right now I'm watching the parts I missed when I headed out for the Angel game (great game, bummed I had to leave when it went to xtra's, but I guess thats what you get when your dad has to get up at 4 AM).

Well hopefully you guys can keep the mojo going cause time for me to get to the Angels game. Go Sox Go

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 05:31 PM) Am I wrong, or would Pods have been easily safe at home if he tagged up? Nah, he was got in no mans land and wasn't even back at the base when Mench caught it. It was a mistake and luckily it didn't bite em in the ass.

1-2-3 inning for Mac and that changeup is really looking good. Its been anywhere from 10-15 MPH off his fastball which he's throwing both inside and outside. I also love how he's been willing to throw the changeup on 3-2 counts. It shows confidence. It'll be 5-0 after the Sox bat next.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 05:15 PM) For some reason though, he's lost his power. He is too strong not to hit for power. I think it more has to deal with him always being so far out in front he ends up hitting the ball near the end of the bat so much. The new leg kick seems to keep him back a bit longer and I think that will lead to some more power.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 05:12 PM) I have hope that Uribe's new leg kick is helping him see the ball better. He hasn't been chasing as many bad pitches lately. He's also been a lot more patient ever since his sessions with Hrniak. I think he's on the brink of getting to last years form and let me tell ya, that would be a major upgrade.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 05:08 PM) If we make the playoffs, I'm praying for a first round matchup with Anahiem. Out of Oakland/Boston/New York/Cleveland, I think we match up best with Anahiem. I don't think their offense is that strong, and I think we have better pitching. JMO, though... I'm not talking playoffs and the Sox anymore, but Oakland and Anaheim are my choices and in that order. They are thorns in the Sox side and if the Sox are going to make it to the big game I want them to go through the best.

1st place is 1st place...I'll take it every time, especially when were talking about a 6 game lead.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 05:07 PM) With the spin on that ball, I was pretty certain that was going to eat up Uribe. That grounder definitely would have went 5-hole on Valentin. I was worried when I saw the feed to Guchi. It looked low.

Nice job Mac

DP

Lets turn two

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 05:02 PM) LOL. Seriously, though, I want Oakland to win just so I can hear what Phlaschke and Brantley have to say when they were wrong. I want both Oakland and Anaheim in the playoffs.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 05:02 PM) Please don't let this be a carbon copy of the Mariners game on Saturday where we basically stop scoring after the first few innings. It won't...have faith or take some uppers

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 05:01 PM) What was the email? Worse outfield collisions and if they had any part in them.