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I just can't stop thinking about how this team does so many little things to make it harder to win. We don't hold runners, we don't run the bases well, God forbid we ever throw a pitch out or put on a play to try and get a cheap out. I don't know if it's an Ozzie thing or a personnel thing (likely both), but I can't wait for a better strategical team.

Gavin throws a meatball on the 1-2 pitch. Why in the world wouldn't you throw a curve when you get that ahead in the count? Earth to Sox catchers...Gavin Floyd has a terrible fastball.

Fields will never get to 200 strike outs...he's playing his way into a demotion (assuming he has an option left)

He's now completely lost at the plate. This is where Greg Walker needs to step up and help a young hitter. Unfortunately, Fields and his slow reactions might make it so he never can adjust.

Fields strikes out on 3 pitches. He looks worse now than he did a week ago.

The dumbest thing about Dye trying to steal 3rd was that due to the shift, there was a defender right behind the 2nd base bag. Thus, he was unable to get a real big lead.

QUOTE (Felix @ May 17, 2009 -> 05:07 PM) That was really stupid, JD. For as much as we rip on Walker, no one has done less to earn their paycheck than Jeff Cox.

Dye caught stealing 3rd with no outs. This team is just clueless on the bases.

What in the heck is this? Good situational hitting so far. All things considered, I'm really proud of Podsednik's stint here so far.

We're not even trying anymore I guess: Pods Getz Dye Konerko Thome Ramirez Fields Miller Lillicurse We don't deserve to win games with this horrible lineup. At least Anderson's getting a lot of ABs in the minors. That's more important than actually try to field a competitive team. Besides Konerko, we have no one hitting higher than .256.

Anderson won't rejoin the team until Tuesday. The Lillicurse strikes again it seems with that rain out in Anderson's 2nd game. I truly don't understand why they care about waiting until Tuesday, as he's had nearly 20 ABs in the minors now. Maybe Cora will show some balls and put Nix or Alexei in CF tomorrow.

So basically Cora and Fields state in the recap of the game we were playing not to lose. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,6329643.story

Wow, this just sounds nuts! http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...3VCGtwD987JTSG0

Holy hell, call up Anderson so he can play in CF and Pods in LF tomorrow. This mean Lillibridge is going to get another two starts. I don't know who's calling the shots for this team's roster right now, but it's really disgusting. BTW, Anderson easily had the best ABs on the team last game against Halladay.

QUOTE (dpd9189 @ May 16, 2009 -> 08:05 PM) I knew this game was over when LaToliet walked Scales. After he had thrown about 3 pitches down the plate called a ball. Oh well, if this results in Marmol becoming their closer, I consider it a good game. Marmol's the best shut down man in the 8th inning in a hell of a long time.

For me personally, it makes matters worse that it seems just as we're going into the tank, the Cubs are going on a huge run. At least the Blackhawks are still going to keep the focus off of baseball in the city.

And the Cubs win. Worst managing I've seen in my life. A good throw by Pence gets him easily at home. I hate baseball this year.

QUOTE (dpd9189 @ May 16, 2009 -> 08:00 PM) Cooper should be fired if they lose this game, horrible managing. Wow, and he's pitching to Soriano with an open base in the bottom of the 9th.

Lance Berkman continues to be Mr. Un-clutch against the Cubs. BTW, Cecil Cooper is a horrendous manager. How are you not bunting with Michaels at the plate?

I didn't think I'd ever say this, but I don't care if we win tomorrow. It will be a win in my book if Gavin can have a quality start.

Come on Astros! Why does Jason Michaels look awesome against the Sox, but looks just awful against other teams?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 16, 2009 -> 08:35 PM) And the Caridinals aren't going to get better as the year goes on if Carpenter comes back? And the Brewers can't keep going or get more out of JJ Hardy? The Reds can't get better as Votto and Bruce develop? And what happens when Soriano makes his DL trip? Or when Ryan Theriot either stops doing his Chris Shelton impression or gets suspended for steroids? I'm not trying to be an ass, but go back and look what I said: with Manny out, there's little question they're the best in the NL. When Manny returns in 2 months, who knows who will be on the DL.

Gregg just had a huge meltdown. The Wrigley crowd is booing the hell out of him.

Yeah, I have no problem with Podsednik's effort today. Great job in the first inning, and then a good throw to get the runner.

This season is going to seem like it's 300 games long. Every game seems to be deja vu for the offense. I've never seen a team that hits fewer balls hard during a game than the Sox do. How many "stretch" calls have we even had in the last few weeks?