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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:30 PM) Rios got a terrible break on the fly ball and it went over his head for a ground rule double. Anderson would have had it. Darn, hell of a start by Gavin then. I really dislike 2/3 of our outfield this season. Just don't bring anything to the table.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:28 PM) And that ER was on the defense also. What happened?

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:27 PM) Ozzie either (1) didn't think Washington would bring in Oliver to face Dunn or (2) figured Dunn, at 0 for 31, was due. Either way, he's pretty stupid. Plain and simple, you don't play for one run and then bring in someone who struggles so much at making contact in that situation. Complete contradiction

QUOTE (bulokis @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:23 PM) Ozzie tired of the small ball so he was hoping for a Dunn blast! Good thing we gave up an out then.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:22 PM) Once that decision was made it was all over. Dunn was the batter and of course another lefty came in. We had a righty against a lefty, why bring in Dunn in that situation? Should have put Dallas in to bat, and then if they bring in a lefty, you go with Omar. It's all too simple.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:21 PM) Which would you prefer, let Morel bat or hit for Dunn? Let Omar bat...I would rather have Timo Perez facing a lefty pitcher than Dunn. The guy doesn't have a single f***ing hit all year against LHP, and Ozzie created that situation. Hell, I don't even like Dunn up with a man on third and less than 2 outs against righties, as it's not like he's a good situational htiter.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:19 PM) Pinch hitting Dunn there might be the dumbest decision I've seen by any manager in baseball this season. Not that it surprises me. Bunting wasn't exactly a brillant idea either. It's just mind boggling how stupid Ozzie is with his personnel. Maybe Washington shared some of his coke with him last night?

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:19 PM) wow, so stunned that we gave away an out and the inning ended on Juan Pierre tapping out to SS. At least we have our worst hitter getting the most at bats.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:18 PM) Ozzie outmanaged once again. He is so freaking terrible. Has no idea how to anticipate the next move the opposition will make.

Brutal managing..did Ozzie not expect Washington to bring in a lefty to face Mr. 0 for the season against LHP. Omar was the clear choice there.

I'd let Omar bat for Morel here.

With how beat up our bullpen is, you play for the win. That is, unless you want to make Humber pitch in relief.

Chance for Ozzie to do some good managing the rest of the game with Dunn and AJ on the bench.

QUOTE (Capn12 @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:59 PM) Please, for the love of all that is holy, give Alex Rios 3-4 games off...he brings nothing to the table, at the plate. His defense is nothing special either

So how close was Konerko to homering there?

Pathetic...Viciedo would be our 3rd best hitter in this lineup today.

Could have easily been at risk of being no hit today. Kinda sad to see how flat this team came out today, as they're not good enough and too screwed in the standings to "enjoy" their victory last night.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 25, 2011 -> 07:22 PM) Our pitching staff has a 3.05 ERA in May, 3rd best in the AL. Lately, they have been keeping teams down. I was referring to this road trip against some hard hitting teams.

This offense can't continue to get shut out on average about once a week. Sounds simple enough, but they're not even giving the Sox a chance to win when they no show. Oh, and get Viciedo up here immediately to help against LHP.

2 runs is nothing if you want to beat Texas. Offense has to be consistent against these strong opponents, as our pitching isn't going to hold them down.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 25, 2011 -> 07:54 PM) You're nuts with hatred of the bunt in late game situations or situations where it's first and second and nobody out and you want to expand on a lead in middle to late innings. This is early game. The bunt has it's place. All managers bunt when it's called for. It's funny, cause Ozzie calls for bunts in early game situations and you completely support it.

Could the ground rule double have been caught? Hey greg, too bad Texas wasn't bunting!

Jeez Gordon, have a clue at the plate!

Ramon Castro is not shy of two things: food and striking out looking

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 25, 2011 -> 06:18 PM) He's been wearing out that gap between 3rd and SS, the problem is the DP's if he doesn't hit the gap. As well as a lot of balls down the LF line.