fathom

He might as well pitch from the wind-up.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 02:56 AM) Looks like he stands further away from the plate than he did last year. Oh yes, and what makes it worse is his first movement is to open up even more.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:55 AM) Because the way to fix a problem caused by a former White Sox reliever is to acquire another! Really?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 02:54 AM) Why is that "amazing"? First, he's on base more than he has been in recent years. Second, he's got a manger who not only is giving him the green light, but is telling him to get running, as opposed to being conservative. If you're shooting for an 80% stolen base clip, you're going to steal a lot more bases than you will if you shoot for a 95% stolen base clip. He's easily safe more than anyone on our team. He's not the fastest guy, he just has a great feel for it.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 02:53 AM) I'm in no way giving up on Beckham. It's just really deflating when a franchise that's been as inept as the White Sox have been as far as developing their own legitimate minor league talent that a seemingly "sure thing" completely and utterly falls on his face. In a season of extreme disappointment, nobody has signified that more than Gordon. He's gone from someone who some thought could be an MVP contender (that was just silly though) to one of the worst everyday starters in baseball.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:51 AM) Yeah, that was a monster season he had in 98'. However, I always forget it because so much of the damage that year came after we were out of contention. I'm amazed at Rios stolen base numbers more than anything.

Can Gavin keep us in the lead in the 6th?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 02:48 AM) Rios is on pace for one of the most complete offensive seasons ever by a White Sox player not named Frank Thomas. How about Albert Belle's huge year?

Masset got bombed again for the Reds today. I'll be surprised if they don't acquire Jenks or Putz.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:46 AM) How much would the Braves/Mets/Phillies pay for Peavy? They wouldn't want him, I honestly believe. Scouts aren't dumb.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:42 AM) If he eventually becomes a bust on the level of Brian Anderson, I'll agree with your statement. I'm not ready to rule him out as a very good player -someday. Agreed, but this season has made Josh Fields' season last year look dominate.

QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:42 AM) I'm so pumped to watch it live! That's great, you have to imagine his jerseys are flying off the shelves.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:41 AM) Only made it more sweet, my brotha. Exactly...Hawk was too busy getting sandbagged by Yaz to watch the broadcast anyways.

Another controversy with Ozzie and family brewing? http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/...-usf-bound.html

Excellent catch by CQ there, as the Bust Brothers barely avoided a collision.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 02:31 AM) When you're the GM and making plans for 2011, still trying to compete, is Beckham your starting 2B ? It matters what he does the rest of this season. As of right now, yes he is. If he goes the rest of the season though showing no signs of improving and no extra base ability, then no.

We have "shouldn't be in the majors" Beckham tonight. He's opening up so much, and literally has no prayer of hitting that slider.

Oh big deal Kotsay, Delwyn Young hit a 2 run homer off of Strasburg!

QUOTE (Big Hurtin @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:10 AM) Yeah, they were rolling out the software update for 3D. I think they just went and reset everybody remotely because all my boxes were turned on when I got home. So how do we get it back in focus, as it's not a clear picture.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 02:12 AM) My thought as well after watching a bit more (im a nerd and recorded it). I still think that slurve is going to shred his elbow. The control he shows on his fastballs is ridiculous. He commands really 3 different fastballs and I saw at least 3 different curves. Yes, I recorded it as well. Watching it instead of the Sox game...sorry Hawk! I love Dibble cheering at the end of the top of the 7th.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 02:08 AM) I still think he looks like Kerry Wood did when he came up. I thought he was the second coming as well. Hopefully Strasburg is a little more durable. Strasburg will be a hell of a lot more consistent though due to his control.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:04 AM) The Nationals really need to consider Oswalt. Strasburg, Oswalt, hell, even Hernandez as a #3 would be devastating in the NL. Livan could be a hell of a mentor for Strasburg.

That 89 mph change-up he has is unreal.

I'm so pumped to watch Strasburg face the Sox next weekend on TV.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:02 AM) this is history. straight up history. we're watching the debut of the best pitcher baseball's ever seen. i don't care if people think i'm just buying into overinflated hype, and yes this is the pirates, but barring injury, MLB watch the f*** out. AGREED!