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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 8, 2010 -> 02:05 AM) Come on AJ, you should have tried the fake HBP on the foot on that pitch. Haha, it looked for a second like he was going to do that.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 8, 2010 -> 01:03 AM) Because in his career he's been an excellent backup RH platoon style catcher, putting up nearly an .800 OPS in that role? Who didn't hit or catch well here last season, and has also gained a ton of weight. I loved the acquisition when we got him last year, FWIW.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ May 8, 2010 -> 01:02 AM) I'd like to highlight this entire season, then hit the DELETE button... make it the last two seasons, last season was just as awful. At least we have 2 walkoff homers last season. Last year we had Beckham, this year we have Santos.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 8, 2010 -> 02:01 AM) There would be zero issues with the bench being constructed as it is if the regulars were hitting. I totally disagree, Vizquel and Kotsay should have never be given Major League deals. I also have no idea why Castro was brought back after his terrible season with the Sox last season. With Ozzie's love affair with guys like Kotsay, we all knew he'd play him too much.

And it's 2-0. We're in a lot of trouble. Bottom of the order hurting us in this series.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 8, 2010 -> 01:58 AM) So, you're saying that KW wanted to dump Beckham, Quentin, Ramirez, and Pierzynski, but Ozzie wouldn't let him? You know exactly what we're talking about. I'll be the first person to say this team won't win if the core players continue to absolutely suck. However, the bench could have been constructed much better, but Ozzie wanted a certain type of roster.

Hawk's boy almost homered there. We're lucky that stayed in the park.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 8, 2010 -> 01:57 AM) By last few games there, do you mean "at-bats"? Because he has seemed like he's had plenty of line drives until tonight. I can still recall one last night (caught, IIRC), and he ripped the Royals apart on Weds. He popped up 3 times yesterday, I believe. Only reason it's noticeable is because he hasn't done it at all this season.

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ May 8, 2010 -> 01:56 AM) this is guillen's team kotsay, pierre and vizquel are guys he wanted kw went along and is just as much to blame though That's why I keep saying that KW will hold Ozzie accountable after this season if we go something like 70-92. KW went out of his way to say this was Ozzie's roster.

Rios getting under the ball the last few games. He has done such a good job of hitting line drives this season.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 8, 2010 -> 01:50 AM) It's remarkable how similar the tenor of this thread seems to the tenor of it last year, when the Cubs weren't nearly as bad as the Sox. Completely disagree. Last year, we all were expecting them to make a run and make the playoffs. They were the best team in the NL the previous season. This year, I think the Cardinals are everyone's favorite to win the NL Central.

Wow, that's a tough way to lose the no-hitter. Make him pay Rios.

Just retire Omar! Have some pride, and go join Jose Mesa for Celebrity Boxing.

Can't believe how good the Bradley/Silva trade looks now. I never expected that.

Wow, Sterlin Castro already with more RBIs than Beckham this season. I hope Gordon enjoyed being the young superstar in this town.

QUOTE (The Gooch @ May 8, 2010 -> 01:42 AM) I actually have the inside scoop for next year. Our bench will consist of Ken Griffey Jr, Carl Everett, Sandy Alomar, and Timo Perez (for Ozzie) Where's Carlos Baerga going to fit into the lineup?

BTW, an awful crowd for a Friday night game.

3 innings completed in 29 innings.

Is this going to be the series that gets Greg Walker fired? That's about the only thing to look forward to come Monday.

Teahen with a protect swing there so he didn't strike out on the 2-0 pitch.

It's games like tonight where I'd hire LeBron's mom to coach the Bulls if it meant he'd sign here.

Buehrle's fastball at 89 mph? Good to see.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 8, 2010 -> 12:30 AM) Hawk was talking up Randy Ruiz, which i found odd. THere's a lot nicer things to be said about players who are not Randy Ruiz. He did the same thing in Toronto, and I remarked that I feel he's become his agent.

QUOTE (Capn12 @ May 8, 2010 -> 12:29 AM) This is a pretty sad lineup...Vizquel hitting 2nd? hah, thats a laugher. It's unreal, it really is. I hope KW learned, and goes with talented guys on our bench next season instead of the 2000 all-star roster.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 8, 2010 -> 01:28 AM) I don't like that they're playing the new tradition White Sox ads straight. I liked the ones where they didn't take themselves too seriously. Can we just bring Grinder Rules back? While we're at it, bring back Brian Dalgin to try and recreate 2005.