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QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ May 27, 2010 -> 07:34 AM) I dont see why its ok for the conference championship games to be in cold weather environment but not the Superbowl, so its ok for the 2nd most important games of the season to be in blizzards but not the most important I agree. I see the reason behind having the Super Bowl in a neutral site, but I'm a firm believer in having the big game in different sites, including cold weather venues.

The next two weeks will be quite telling. Playing well in Tampa could be a huge boost before coming home to face Texas and the Indians. I'm not getting my hopes up, but you never know. Pierre and Kotsay are hitting well. The bullpen has been very good. Another good start tonight by Gavin will be nice. If Beckham and Quentin can turn it around, things could look quite different by the middle of June.

QUOTE (T R U @ May 27, 2010 -> 02:59 AM) Ive been to cold sporting events too, and I enjoy them as well.. however, for competitive purposes and getting the best game possible for the biggest game of the season I don't see why they wouldn't aim for having the best possible conditions.. a couple years ago in a total downpour the Dolphins played the Steelers in a Monday Night "Shootout" that ended 3-0.. it was the most boring game I have ever watched in my life.. i couldn't imagine having to watch a Super Bowl like that It can rain during the Super Bowl, too. And it has a few times.

QUOTE (zenryan @ May 26, 2010 -> 11:30 AM) I totally agree. I dont mind bad weather games during the season or playoffs because thats part of the home field advantage. Just like here in Florida where its over 100 degrees on the field. But in the championship game, I'd like to see it played it in the best conditions possible. But as long as the field is dry and the wind is minimal then all should be fine. But if we have a Tuck Bowl looking game for the Super Bowl then I doubt the NFL will ever go back. And is the new stadium going to have grass or Field Turf? There is no way grass will be able to hold well for the Pro Bowl and then Super Bowl in back to back weeks. I may be mistaken, but I think the Pro Bowl is back in Hawaii next year.

Win today and get the ship righted. A series win in Tampa would be huge! But let's start with today. Pitch your ass off Gavin!

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ May 26, 2010 -> 08:08 PM) He's never thrown a no-hitter, so that's not true. Oh for God's sake. Fine, he's nearly unhittable. Better? What I was getting at was he'd have one bad inning then come in and completely dominant for several innings in a row. I swear sometimes on this board you could say that Sox is spelled S-O-X and people would argue.

QUOTE (Lillian @ May 27, 2010 -> 05:52 AM) May I respectfully ask you just one question? Have you actually watched Bobby pitch? Couldn't have said it better.

So what's the solution for Bobby and the closer role? Do they only use Bobby when they have a 3-run lead and use someone else when it's tighter? Come on. I keep hearing (seeing) the argument that the Sox wait until Jenks starts blowing more saves before moving him from that role. Why? His performance yesterday tells me that he will indeed blow some saves. Why wait until the Sox lose 2 or 3 games they can't afford to lose?

I usually keep my mouth shut when arguments break out on this board. But I have to put my two cents in on this Jenks issue. If you allow the first 6 batters to reach base and give up three runs before you even get two outs, you are NOT effective. I don't care if Bobby "got the job done". In my mind, he didn't get the job done. He was in the game to get three outs and secure the win (not a save situation, but he's still in there to secure a win). You can argue all you want that Jenks did okay because he got the three outs, and the Sox won. What it comes down to is that I don't trust him in save situations. I haven't liked him there all season, and yesterday put a nail in that proverbial coffin. He is not effective anymore and should not be closing games. Straight as an arrow fastballs and ineffective breaking stuff is a recipe for losing games.

Wow. This thread has degraded fast. I blame Jenks. Everyone was getting along fine until his ample duff came in and nearly blew it. Now there's arguing and fighting and people nailing each other's moms. What the hell?

Bobby jenks - Fat ass of the game

Tony Pena - Player of the game

Holy s***

If the Sox hold on and win, give the game ball to Pena.

Maybe all Kotsay needed was regular at-bats for 6 weeks straight.

I'm close. So far 1-2 with a walk and 2 RBIs. I gotta make more predictions.

The Sox need to hold on and win. Winning a game when your starter is ejected so early and you have to use 4, 5, or 6 relief pitchers could be a boost.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 26, 2010 -> 11:59 AM) Mark Kotsay is intentionally walked to get to Carlos Quentin. If we lose this game, that's my game wrapup title. LOL

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ May 26, 2010 -> 11:54 AM) Facebook Group - f*** Joe West Has 62 members I'm joining as soon as I get home.

Has anyone heard how the Cleveland announcers responded to the balks?

I can't see the game, but just the fact that West called two balks is suspect. Buehrle has one of the best pick-off moves in the game. Sounds like West has it out for the SOx.

QUOTE (dmbjeff @ May 26, 2010 -> 11:45 AM) I'd like to see a bench clearing brawl today. Going after the umpire? That'd be neat.

The other Mark (Kotsay) will continue hitting well. He goes 2-3 with a walk and 2 RBIs.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 26, 2010 -> 10:09 AM) Please, the guy has had, what, 12 starts since he's been here? We're nowhere near the point of contract albatross. And the comparison to Zambrano is laughable. If you guys really think Peavy is suddenly a 6+ERA pitcher, have at it. Just save all the "I'm happily eating crow" bulls*** once he turns it around. And unless there's a physical issue, he will. Yeah, he's not suddenly a bad pitcher. Like I mentioned before, I'm inclined to believe that his issues are mental. I'm pretty sure he'll turn it around...at least I'm holding out hope.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ May 26, 2010 -> 09:49 AM) I was groaning before, btw. haha There's a lot of groaning going on right now. That's why they invented beer.