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I looked to see if he was smiling when he siad it, but he kind of kept a straight face. He didn't do the best job selling it though...and ya, no doubt that pitch was intentional imo, but just don't say it, I don't want him getting a suspension.

Damn Mike......qwerty is coming for you though Congrats

- Says this year has been fun and that this year he's throwing more strikes, getting ahead of hitters, so guys can't just sit back and wait on a certain pitch. He says the reason for this is he's trying to attack a hitter, instead of trying to pitch around. Says part of it has to do with confidence with not only him but the whole team. Everyone's confident. - Says you know when you have good stuff during the pen, but it doesn't really mean much. - He feeds off the other starters and watches and listens to them and everyone does. - This year everyones getting along and there is great chemistry in the clubhouse. Says he doesn't know if you have to like each other, but it definately helps (they asked him how much chemistry matters) - The Twins are a good ball team with great chemistry and they aren't going to sit around, they'll play hard and come after the Sox. Says if the Sox can't take care of business, then they won't make the playoffs - Asked JG about Ozzie/Thomas situation and had no idea what they were talking about. Basically said what Ozzie says is what he says, he's honest. - Ozzie is a great manager and you wouldn't recognize him as the manager if you just walked into the clubhouse. He has a good time and keeps everyone loose. - They asked him about the fans...said he thought it was the weather that kept the fans yesterday. Feels once the weather gets better you'll see the fans. - Says the Cubs/Sox isn't a rivarly until they play them and you always want to win those games. - Says the pitch got away when he threw it behind Rondell. If he was in Rondell's shoes he wouldn't of gotten that made, he didn't hit him. Says if you want to come to the mound he's gonna defend himself (not that he's guarantee he'll hurt you) and that Rondell didn't scare him. - Growing up he watched the Dodgers and was a fan of Hershisher but doens't try to emulate any of them. On the bottom of the caption it says "Best Pitcher in the American League" in case anyone is curious.

Here he is.

I love the way Iguchi flips the bat after he pulls the ball for a hit or homer. Its kind of like Boone (Who I happen to hate) but more classy in a sense cause he just flicks it and starts running.

Thats not to say the hip won't bother him when he adjusts to the fastball and because of his hip he may be at the plate thinking he has to cheat on the fastball (which he never used to) and thats why he's pulling everything. If that makes sense. Its kind of the other side of the issue. We think he looks quick, but that may soley be because he's flat guessing fastball on everything because he's not comfortable adjusting to the fastball and looking more offspeed (technically speaking, most hitters look fastball and adjust to the breaking pitch).

Regardless of his hip you can watch his swing, his issue has nothing to do with quickness. He's still turning on fastballs like usual, but he's failing to go with the pitches. The main reason is he's having trouble recognizing them (especially the changeup down and away) and he's also a little greedy (which is unlike Paulie). Simply put he's trying to pull everything and your gonna have a hell of a time doing much anything when thats the case. Watch him start going opposite field and you'll start seeing him get back on his groove. He has hit the ball hard though, he's just been too quick. Basically his timing is off a bit on-top of him trying to pull everything.

Ya, I just heard them talk about it. Should be on this segment (sometime in the next 15 minutes).

QUOTE(Finkelstein @ May 4, 2005 -> 07:24 AM) As we all know, Paul is very hard on himself when things aren't going well. I wonder if the pressure of having to account for a large chunk of the power production, along with his impending contract status is forcing him to press in the batters box? Assuming that KW does want to keep him around beyond this season, I think that he needs to get a deal worked out ASAP. This will show the Sox commitment to him and should definitely help him to relax and start swinging a better bat. Don't wait until the season ends because the pressure on Paul will only increase. Agree or Disagree??? I tend to think he's got himself into a funk due to all the HR's he hit early. You can really see how he's trying to pull everything. The problem is he's pulling way too many pitches outside and just rolling over on it or popping it up weekly. And when he is pulling the ball he seems to be just a bit too quick. He's got to start forcing the issue to the opposite field. Once he does that you'll see him get back. On a sidenote, I'm stunned Everett is even hitting the ball because he has looked horrid at the plate. It seems as if he almost has been getting lucky lately on his hits (I'll take them though). All you have to throw is a changeup down and he's gonna chase it. Carl has been overly agressive if you ask me (although you can't really complain with the results thus far).

On a sidenote....The US NEEDS TO BUILD MORE REFINERIES. The damn environmentalist need to step aside and at least let us build one new refinery if not two or three. The biggest reason for these high prices are the fact that the US is already at capacity when it comes to producing the gas.

First Gload needs a little trip down to Charlotte where he can play everyday and get his swing right. I figure Burke will go down once Gload gets in some rehab Ab's down in Charlotte (assuming he can get things figured out).

QUOTE(JimH @ May 4, 2005 -> 08:00 AM) I still think Gload is in danger of losing his spot once he's healthy. Again, just speculating here but Ozzie likes the flexibility Burke provides. Plus, he likes Timo as the left handed bat off the bench. One other item of note, the Sox have Jeremy Giambi at AAA, he could play 1B also. I know one thing, once Gload comes off Lopez will go down before Burke does, imo. Thats assuming Zuna and Uribe are 100% by that time period. Lopez is in over is head in AAA, let alone the major league level. He's got a shot to be a decent player one day though. Hell, he's actually a lot like Ozzie. Not a bat average hitter, but won't walk worth a damn (nor will he strike out) and he's a pretty good fielder.

QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ May 3, 2005 -> 11:29 PM) He has none, and will be put through waivers when Willie returns. Didn't he already clear once, therefor it isn't necessary for him to clear again for the remainder of the season? Or am I mistaken on that. On a sidenote, I'm assuming they won't take him off the 40 now?

My guess is he'll be back on the DL and they'll be a little more careful with it this time. Get well soon Bull

Thankfully I refuse to watch that crap.

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QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ May 3, 2005 -> 02:49 PM) I'm one ugly dog....

QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ May 3, 2005 -> 09:55 AM) Dogue De Bordeaux Related to the Mastiff Same as the dog on Turner & Hooch.... I'm the same as you.

QUOTE(redandwhite @ May 3, 2005 -> 01:10 PM) Exactly why I dont post here anymore... Nah I just saw it briefly, i apologize. R&W, regardless its good to see ya back around here. Hope all is well man

Willie was placed on the bereavement list and I was wrong. Uribe/Ozuna may be good to go today. Story on FS updated, also has updates on some minor league moves.

Just created a thread about it and have sent an email to the media guy to see who it is. As of now the Sox have yet to make the name public. The theory is one of Ozuna/Uribe is going to be placed on the DL.

Jamie Burke Promoted to Chicago By Jason Gage May 3, 2005 FutureSox.com The Chicago White Sox have purchased the contract of catcher Jamie Burke from Charlotte. Burke is expected to be in uniform for tonights game against the Kansas City Royals. A roster spot opened up for Burke when Willie Harris was placed on the bereavement list...MORE

Jamie is on his way up. HIs contract was purchased today. Just got the press release and am working on a story.

Ya, plus Van Gundy isn't backing down one bit from this.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 3, 2005 -> 06:52 AM) The thing is Larry Brown goes half a step short of saying this every night, and nothing ever happens to him. This punishment is a joke. Agreed...its what head coaches do. They try to make the refs look closer at different things. But did you all see the calls in that game...its up there with some of the horses*** I've seen called in the first couple games of the Bulls-Wiz series.