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QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 8, 2010 -> 10:40 AM) I know I'm probably beating a dead horse but I can not adequately express how much I hate having a guy at the very top of the order who 36% of his hits this season have not left the infield and is actually struggling to get bunts down even though once a week Scott Reifert posts a pic of him taking extra bunting practice before a game. When you hit leadoff you're going to get some RBI opportunities and I expect you to come through on occasion, so it would be nice if you were capable getting the ball past the infielders and reaching first that way or perhaps putting it past an outfielder for extra bases like 5 times a month. I never thought I would say that a .216 AVG was empty because, well it is a .216 AVG but when you have 0 XBH, 8 infield singles, 1 bunt single and 7 walks through 128 PA and you have 1 measly hit in 27 PA with RISP (.042/.115/.042/.157) that's a pretty empty .216 and you're just not anywhere near a major league caliber baseball player. Juan Pierre actually has more GIDP with RISP than hits this season. Your probably the only poster on this site that hates Pierre more than I do. I remember we were both against the trade as soon as it happened cause of Juan Pierre. (in fact I never ripped Ranger as much as I did then)

QUOTE (jeffro2525 @ May 8, 2010 -> 03:44 PM) Becks back in, batting second. I bet that one night off did him a world of good. Ozzie is all talk. Reminds me of the "Pierre will be benched a few games, and will hit 9th when he's in" only to have Pierre still in the line-up the next day. (though to give him credit, Pierre batted 9th for 2 games)

Jones.

Nice night for Brent Morel. 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, SB. Average up to .310 now. Rafael Vera (one of the guys the sox acquired a few days ago) is an interesting "follow" cat from the org. Dude was drafted twice by us but did not sign. Signed as a undrafted FA with the Indians in 08 and played 1B (also 2B, SS, 3B and all OF spots) for them as a utility player. Now he's acquired by us (I guess finally from our org's perspective) and has shifted over to SS playing everyday.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 8, 2010 -> 12:46 AM) I have no idea where you get the 34 inning scoreless streak from. He allowed 2 unearned runs in his last start against Atlanta, and in his last appearance against Atlanta last year, he gave up an ER in 4.1 IP. Well that certainly isn't an official earned run in scoring, though I have to confess this is what I get looking at ESPN highlights and what they put up on the screen. Perhaps I worded it wrong or something.

Jaime Moyer is insane. Oldest pitcher to throw a complete game shutout. (47 years old!) He also currently has like a 34 inning scoreless streak going. (dunno if that is against the Braves or in general, but still impressive) In this era for a STARTING pitcher, that really is amazing.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 7, 2010 -> 11:33 PM) The dreaded "signability" concerns. Not good. If he is a top 15 pick, he (or his agent) would be crazy to turn down top tier money.

I think Ozzie worries about pitch count way too much this year (trying to get guys 100+ then take them out) instead of using his head when he sees the guy gave up a hit or two and was battling the whole game instead of looking dominant. KW said he'll know his evaluation of the team at the end of the month, Steve Stone said give it 50 games to see.... well... we'll see.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 7, 2010 -> 11:18 PM) You think the Sedin's are regretting those 5 year deals yet? I would say Kesler might be who just signed an extension. It's a shame cause he is a good player when he is not opening his mouth. Really cool to watch Kane and Toews grow in front of our eyes. It seems Toews always elevates his game in playoff situations (NHL playoffs twice, Olympics) more-so than the regular season. QUOTE (chimpy2121 @ May 7, 2010 -> 11:18 PM) Add Burrows to the POS list. There is no Canuck I hate more than that guy. He really is a dirty, diving, hair-pulling POS of a player.

Lets close this thing out at the United Center (without any injuries) and face San Jose more than likely.

BOLLAND! 7-4. Game. Set. Match. 3-1 Hawks lead.

f*** they scored twice now by throwing the puck to Niemi.

I'm sure we will be hearing the usual whining from the Canucks fans. The "refs suck" "bulls*** penalties" "NHL is rigged conspiracy" etc..

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ May 7, 2010 -> 09:49 PM) Kopecky is having a great year. 3 career playoff goals all this year Fixed. Since he was an Olympian, he's been going nuts.

KOPECKY! 6-3 Hawks!

Great game to watch. Boy Vancouver can't keep their composure for s***. Wish we got that other PP before the Hossa penalty, but I'll take a 5-3 score. Toews is going NUTS! OT: That kid Mason Raymond (their LW) has amazing speed and is a RFA. Would love to see the Hawks pick him up in any way next season.

Is this game even going to get in? Dunno how it looks at the Cell, but where I'm at, it is raining hard.

Konerko's neck must be hurting more than expected.

One of the students in my old high school died when he was tazered (was on the news actually). If that isn't extreme, then I don't know what is.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 7, 2010 -> 02:07 PM) Nix might be better...if he was actually hitting. Hard to get into a groove to hit when you only have 19 PA on the year. Nix should be traded though. He will not get any kind of shot here.

Pierre.

Should be a disgustingly great game tonight! Might see more fights tonight than before though IMO.

I don't think I would call Beckham "a move." Dude just happened to fall in their lap at the draft (though you can say they made the right pick at the time, but it wasn't a KW trade/FA signing etc..) so I won't count him. I'll say Peavy for CR/AP. I think him struggling early on has affected some judgment here and Rios raking as well as I remember last year it was the other way around. Unless Richard really becomes good, I think we just took Peavy and ran. Rios was more or less a gift from the Jays cause of the contract. Not sold on Santos yet, though he's a beast (wanna see him respond after he gives up his first ER and he might change my vote) Quentin has to hit after 08, Jones was pure LUCK (I mean c'mon), O-Cab? And Viciedo is a wait and see, though I loved Swisher and thought he got a bad rap here. Alexei and Putz deals are a close 2nd and 3rd in my eyes.

Only thing I love doing and like to see on that calender... the cardio/max recovery workout. By far the easiest though you are still stretching your ass off and STILL sweating. Day 11 completed. On to cardio and resistance tomorrow... ugh... (though I'm in better shape already... so... )

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 6, 2010 -> 10:22 PM) Like I said, you have to make their stars uncomfortable. Luongo is not that mentally strong. If you make him think about contact, he melts. Their skill players are all the same way. I still wish Crosby didn't score that goal for Canada to win. IMO, it was only a matter of time before Luongo would have chocked again. Seems ever since then, he's been getting a pass from the Canadian media cause he won gold (not from the times he chocked in the playoffs), when it was Ryan Miller who was standing on his head that whole series. Easy to make average stops (though a couple were hard I'll give him credit) when you have Keith/Doughty etc.. on your side, not to mention the monster over-talent that Canada had over pretty much everyone in the tournament.