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QUOTE(jackie hayes @ May 2, 2005 -> 10:41 PM) If he strikes out someone, the next guy's no less likely to hit into a dp, if that's what you're getting at. O/w, that's nonsense. A k means -- no ground balls out of anyone's reach, no dribblers, no high bounces, no bad bounces, no bad hands, no bad throw, no bad catch -- it's an out, and you're done. Strikeouts are never hits. Groundballs can be. What are you talking about? Personally, I prefer groundball pitchers. Strikeout pitchers usually surrender a higher home run to hit ratio. And while sinkerballers give up ground ball bleeders, strikout pitchers give up more 'duck snorts'. One of my favorite White Sox pitchers was Bob Locker. Reaching first on Locker was like setting up the double play. He would give up about 1 home run per 25 innings pitched. I think it was Eddie Stankey who used to reward his pitchers if they threw 20 ground ball outs. Several of his pitchers used to be able to do it (i.e Horlen, John). Hitting into double plays is more demoralizing for the opposition and less taxing, energy-wise on your own staff. A good sinkerballer is capable of throwing an 8 hit shut out and barely going over 100 pitches. Most strikeout pitchers can be worked for more walks as well.

Runners? Outs?

I'm guessing 2nd and 3rd, nobody out, score still 7-4, Marte coming in.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 12:06 AM) This is getting ridiculous. Will Crede be able to play if need be tonight? Sorry for being so blind. What is ridiculous?

Runners? Outs?

QUOTE(JimH @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 11:45 PM) Big base hit by Podsednik, 5-4 Sox. Heads up play to take 2nd base, the A's f***ed up there. 2nd and 3rd one out. Sox up 504, pitching change. Keep 'em comin. Thanks.

QUOTE(DonkeyKongerko @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 11:36 PM) I'm surprised he moved in the first place. Shoulda just stayed behind the plate. Thanks

Fill us in. What's goin on!

Does this mean 1 out and runners on 2nd and 3rd?

QUOTE(Mamoscott @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 12:53 AM) Thanks. Yeah, Buerhle's gonna have to throw a gem tomorrow. I'd be more than happy with 2 runs from the Sox offense against Harden, but failing that, maybe our hitters can work some counts for a change to get to their bullpen sooner rather than later. Welcome Mamoscott! Tomorrow should be the perfect example of the need to play Ozzie/little ball. Hopefully we will be able to squeak out a couple of runs via the steal/sacrifice. Our past futilities against pitchers like Harden came from trying to string together 3 hits or hitting a long one. Here's to the burlymon.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 12:00 AM) Yep, top of the 8th. Have you tried using mlb.com's gameday? It's working very well for me tonight. A virus is preventing it from working for me.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 11:58 PM) Tremendous inning by Garland there. I liked the curve he threw to Kielty where he took off a lot of speed on it. Looks like he's been watching El Duque pitch. Does that mean we are entering the 8th?

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 11:47 PM) It's 4-0 T7th. It's not talent. It's luck. :rolly Garland's on his way to his 17th quality start over his last 23. Maybe I should start keep tracking of his dominant starts DP - 1 (J Uribe-T Iguchi-P Konerko). Uribe's arm bought Garland an out in the 6th. Widger (vs OAK .333A .429O .417S) just hit a 2R HR (scoring Rowand) in the T7th. Crede, Ozuna just scored on a double by Carl Everett. I'm going to start thinking of Ozzie as King Midas! Every move he makes turns to Gold. Thanks for the update.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 11:45 PM) Come on Iguchi. He's not swinging with any authority at the plate. He reminds me of high school players that are afraid to strikeout. Did he strike out?

QUOTE(KWs OK for Me @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 11:41 PM) Should I assume 2-run HR? I know I am.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 11:35 PM) Ottawa, did you get MLB audio back? I know I'm sounding sort of hypocritical here (by not doing it myself), but can someone do PBP for Ottawa? Like I said, I'm half-in, half-out because of an essay for AP American History. EDIT: LOL, Steve. I shouldn't even have to write it, I forgot to read it the other night. My teacher made me pay... Two page essay. Thanks CWSGuy406 - I picked up a virus and will have to reformat my hard drive. I might not find the time for a few days. :headshake In the meantime, Soxtalk is my up to the minute pipeline.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 11:34 PM) Our best scoring chance is coming up here with Rowand leading off the inning. Do you mean the 7th?

My PC screwed up and I cannot follow MLB Audio or Gameday. Any PBP here?

QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 25, 2005 -> 02:46 PM) Because I know he's been doing more than is being reported and I know that he's not feeling as bad as it's being reported either. I just think they are giving the public the worst case scenerio so it's great if he comes back sooner. Works for me. It's nice to know that of all the speculators, out best insider is the most positive. Gotta agree with YASNY: before all is said and done, we WILL need him.

QUOTE(Sox Hustler @ Apr 23, 2005 -> 10:34 PM) YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!! What happened to Hermy? Farmer said his back is a little tight. Amazing that they escaped the 9th!

Twins game postponed due to snow.

QUOTE(longshot7 @ Apr 21, 2005 -> 03:58 PM) Awesome! I'll look. btw, anyone know the matchups for the KC series? http://www.angelfire.com/il2/cubssuck/LeeElia.rm Hilarious! I counted 36 'F' bombs, not to mention several other unmentionables. Oops - sorry, but the link didn't work.

QUOTE(ChiSoxFan @ Apr 21, 2005 -> 04:42 PM) Twins win. KC's bullpen are a bunch of clowns. :fyou Well, at least the clowns are worn down as we come into town.

In the top of the 9th, with 2 out, Rincon balked Sweeney to 2nd and then Berroa singled him in. 9-8 K.C. The balk comes back to bite.

QUOTE(thomsonmi @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:47 PM) Thank freakin' God!!! I gotta get some rechargeables for this defibulator!!