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The way I lookat things right now, is in the beginning of the season, every f***ing break we were getting. Now, we're not getting ANY breaks. I think Frank coming back will help elevate play a little bit. I don't expect magic from Big Frank, but I do think the lineup will click a little better. Just call it a hunch.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ May 29, 2005 -> 10:01 PM) LOL, what? That was a typical Garland 2004 6th inning... Garland had two ducksnorts that fell in. Nothing was hit hard except the Mench pitch. In fact, the Soriano pitch he had Soriano completely fooled and he hit it off the end of the bat which fell in, real lazy like.

I just commented on this in the Notes from Texas thread. Cotts needs to work to get some consistency. He'll be back. Shingo on the other hand, put a fork in him. He's more then done. They (the hitters) know the book now. He will be successful only in certain situations, because the majors have caught his game and that's about it on that.

Oh, and one more thing. Shingo is DONE. They all have the book on him from last season and that's it. I know there's a lot of Shingo backers around here, but these guys sat back and waited for him to pitch what they knew was coming and launched his ass. I doubt he's effective for long stretches again. And while I'm at it. Cotts needs sent down to learn how to control his pitches. He needs to work consistently. He looked awful out there.

Just back as well. I am going to disagree with Fotop on one count... Guys and gals, I saw one thing that REALLY concerns me. When Mench hit that home run, I was sitting about one section over. Hell, I was probably on tv. That was a f***ing BOMB. But, I was watching the reaction of our players. Their body language was "oh, s***, we're done". I have not seen that all year until today, granted I do not watch these guys every day. But to see some of the guys hang their head told me that they are not as confident as they were. These guys are pressing. Hard. And they're not playing loose anymore. Some of these guys were approaching the plate a little better then games past, but Podsenick looked horrible today. Where Pods goes, the Sox go, at least for the most part. Garland was doing ok, except for the Mench pitch. But I kinda felt that one coming.

I went this morning. I enjoyed it a lot - I thought Lucas (gasp) did a pretty good job of tying it all together.

It's pretty bizarre that the game got rained out. We haven't gotten *ANY* rain since about mid-March except one time, and today it poured all day. Pretty crazy. Hopefully they get tomorrow in, as I'll be there watching.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ May 27, 2005 -> 09:39 PM) Thanks for the birthday well-wishes, all, they are appreciated. But I do feel I need to clear something up. Down in the birthday section of the main page, there is a number in the obscenely high 30s where my real age is supposed to be, and it may cause some confusion. For the record, this year I am celebrating my 10th Annual 29th Birthday. If I keep it up a few more years you'll all pass me by on the road to old age. Thanks again. Flaxx LMAO - I like your sig, Flaxx.

QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ May 27, 2005 -> 06:51 PM) Being a super liberal, not even I would vote for Hillary. Looks like the Ghost of Josef Stalin is getting my vote in 2008! Why? I'm curious.

QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ May 27, 2005 -> 06:18 PM) The Queen of Ice becomes president I will be either Canadian or Mexican the next day.... You will not. Just like all those f***ing movie actors. They all ran for Canada, not. If Hillary becomes president, I'll support her. I sure as hell won't be as poisoness as the left is toward GWB now. I also think that she's about as non-bulls*** as it gets - she'll defend the country - there's no doubt about that. I won't agree with her policy, but she's an American just like the rest of us (for the most part) on this board.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ May 27, 2005 -> 05:13 AM) We also take first pitch strike every single time. This series its been an automatic 0-1 count on everyone. Dallas McPherson jumps on a first ball fastball for a dong. If you are going to take the big cut and go for the dong, thats probably the pitch to do it on. Our guys are 0-2 on every single AB. Against the Rangers, I think it would be more successful to take first pitch strike then it was against Anaheim. I think the more pitches these guys see, the better the chance they have to break out.

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QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 27, 2005 -> 06:07 PM) Powerball is $215 million No s***? When you win, you can write me a check for my house when you go to buy yours. One other thing about tonight's game and the entire series for that matter. The Rangers pitching staff is not what ours is, obviously. When the Sox are patient against this team, they are in a much better position to win. MAKE THESE GUYS PITCH and don't go up there swinging at everything... in this series I don't see anything wrong with taking first pitch fastball - then dig in.

This one ought to be interesting... with Danica and all. That's always one thing I really enjoy watching is the pre-race activity and then the last 20 laps.

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ May 27, 2005 -> 05:49 PM) I can see the future....... Sox pound out 13 hits and go on to beat the Rangers by a final of 9-2. Bmac gets the win going 7 with 6 hits and 2ER. And the lottery #'s tonight are? /grabs pen

This will change 10,000 times over the next three years. I personally could give a s*** less until 2008, and neither should anyone else.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 27, 2005 -> 04:27 PM) I think tonight is going to be a tough one. Hopefully Brandon can do enough to keep our anemic offense in it. To your point, the Rangers have swung the bat REAL well in the last week. They are on a 6 game winning streak. Delluchi, Hidalgo, Young, Texiera, they are all boinking the ball really, really well. I hope Ameriquest (BLAH, :fyou corporate sponsors) awakens the Sox bats. They seem to hit well here.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ May 27, 2005 -> 04:00 PM) Only steers and queers come from Texas...and I don't see no horns. That is, of course, for mods that also happen to be Sox fans. And :fyou too! Hey, at least I'm on the good guys side.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ May 27, 2005 -> 03:54 PM) Only steers and queers come from Texas...and I don't see no horns. Hey buddy! :fyou Y'all are crazy.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 27, 2005 -> 12:58 PM) You going tonight? No. As much as I want to, there's just too much going on. We're going Sunday.

Texas is playing some good baseball, too. This should be a great series this weekend.

Hey sir, Have a great day. You too, are one of my favorite posters. I might not agree with you all the time but I sure do appreciate your insights.

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ May 26, 2005 -> 03:32 PM) And How was Hernadez's start this past Sunday? That is a moronic comment. s*** happens. Get over yourself.

He's similiar to... Mark Buehrle. I think the guy is his own pitcher - he doesn't need to model off of anyone else.

After all, Indiana is a hotbed for baseball.