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Thats it..Sox are going to score this inning. Its going to start with the Podmeister getting on board. Top of the order and the Sox will take the lead....like Mens Warehouse...I Guarantee It

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 01:24 PM) Pods needs to get it going again though. I'd like to see him start swinging a little harder than he has been, and try to pull it down the line. He's done a great job at drawing walks though. Thing is I can't complain. He's been for the most part getting on base.

This is also the type of game where if the Sox pull it out, they get a travel day and a day off and could get their s*** back together. I'd say this is a semi big game to win because the odds are definately against them thus far tonight. It just pisses me off how they have mis-executed.

The Sox are playing ugly baseball. Case closed, the defense has went totally in the s***ter. Freddy made the mistake today, yesterdays game, the game against the Royals. On the nice side, Freddy got a popup so there are 2 outs with Erubiel on 3rd.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 01:20 PM) I know this is negative, but I'm not going to hide how I feel. The Sox have way too many easy outs. With Konerko basically being an all or nothing hitter now, only Everett is a true line drive hitter. I'm still waiting to see guys like Rowand and Dye hit the ball with authority to the opposite field. Crede, Pods, Everett, and Willie are the only guys I have faith in offensively in this current lineup. Guchi is another guy, aside from that the rest are playing like total s*** offensively. Widge has been solid too, but no, I don't get excited about him.

Wow, Sox were lucky to get this out. Freddy had a shot at 2nd but bobbled the ball and someone recovered to throw the bunter out at 1st. On a sidenote, is Oakland freaking stupid. I'd be bunting all day long on Widger just to see if the guy can field and make the throw on the run (something catchers don't have to do).

Dye did a nice job defensively playing the wall perfectly and holding Durazo to a single. The Ball was absolutely clobbered.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 01:16 PM) Shockingly, this game has pissed me off more than last night's game. DP's and mix-execution yes, but the A's have played good and Freddy has pitched good. Plus considering all the injuries I'm happy just to be in it (even though the Sox should be leading).

God this lineup is futile. Walker needs to f***ing hit these guys with breaks. I've never seen a team chase so many breaking pitches. Not gonna knock Crede cause that was a really tough situation after being out of the box for a while and he's actually been playing good. I've seen the Sox chase more 2-0 pitches than I need to and they chase everything with 2 strikes, often times during full counts too. Main point is, when they find themselves in the catbird seat, they aren't waiting for their pitch, they are just trying to force the issue and its hurting them big time.

Joe Joe, he's our man if he can't do it no one can

Did DJ just say its raining?

Hell I think he's right. Its tough being a Sox fan. It seems the Sox never really suck, but at the same time they are never good enough to get to the series, etc and on top of things they got knocked really hard in the media. I'd agree with most of his writing, although he's got one thing wrong, the Sox aren't going to fall off the face of the earth this year. This team will battle.

Put it this way, if Anderson is still raking in a few weeks and Dye's average is still under .200, then ya, I'd be calling Brian up. I also think the Sox could give Gloadie a shot, although he's less than stellar defensively. The thing is, Dye is a better player than this.

QUOTE(NCsoxfan @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 01:03 PM) I know this is right in the middle of a game thread, but I wanted to join Soxtalk and start contributing. I live in Raleigh, NC but have been a die hard fan for all my life. Hope to have good convo with everyone here... Go Sox!! Welcome aboard...hopefully we'll all be able to post about a win later today

Lol, Widger makes the play. I can't help but laugh everytime I see the ball hit to either him or Crede. I think that was the first ball hit to Widger today.

RR? Dye gets a little more time, but first off he shouldn't be in the 5 hole and second off, I'd start getting Gload and others some ab's in there. Dye is a good guy and he's healthy, he's much better than he's playing. Hell I'd give him a day or two off just to let him ease his mind or something.

QUOTE(winninguglyin83 @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 12:54 PM) Carl Everett knows how to run the bases. Period. If Frank comes back and produces during his rehab assignment Everett will definately be getting playing time in LF and RF, probably replacing Dye if he continues to stink. Great Dye hits into a double play.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 12:55 PM) Dye should be PH for here. Let him it, I got a feeling.

QUOTE(HSC's Biggest Fan @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 12:55 PM) He has to this game would you rather Widger and Crede be tested? Surprisingly Crede looked alright the few I've seen. The range is the big flaw. He's got good range for a 3rd baseman, but ick for a shortstop. That and I'm sure he'd have some trouble as the pivot man on the DP.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 12:53 PM) Drive the ball Paulie. Harris would have been gunned out at 3rd there if he went. Yep, Swisher has a very strong arm. And f***, Paulie hits into what sould of beena DP but Everett with a sweet takeout slide to bust up the DP.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 12:53 PM) What happens if we get a lead in the top half of an inning then the game needs to be called? Is it supposed to rain or something? Because if it does the Sox run wouldn't count. I'm 90% sure the opponent always gets its chance.

Everett with a fister for a single and runners on 1st and 2nd for PK. Come on Paulie, basehit.

Good speed aboard..WOOT with Huston Street warming up in the pen.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 08:00 AM) I can't believe him... AND This is one of the rare times where I'm glad Ozzie opened his mouth. He said some nice things.

Just to point something out, but Hughes is from Maryland if I recall.