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Oh Manny, you devil!

Aramis couldn't get to 2nd base fast enough to block the throw.

That has to be interference on Lee at 2nd base.

Ugh, you can't walk Zambrano there.

Wow, that 0-1 to Kemp was pathetic.

Damn, I really wish the wind was blowing in.

BTW, Torre's hit-and-run call with Loney in the 2nd was amazing. Loney is a huge DP threat, as he's hit into 27 this season. Combined with Zambrano's sinker ability, that was the perfect call.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Oct 3, 2008 -> 03:19 AM) Zambrano always get that outside half of the opposite batter's box. It's f***ing ridiculous. My first bad memory was that Sunday game at Wrigley in 2003 where Manuel pulled Bartolo after 80 some pitches, and Angel was giving Zambrano EVERYTHING outside. Should've swept that one. I'm sure fathom remembers this too. Oh yes....Marte blew it in the 8th inning. I had to go to my girlfriend's family function after that, and they're all Cubs fans. Sadly, I married the girl

Blah, that 3rd strike wasn't close. Big inning for Billingsley here.

Holy cow, Zambrano is freaking out. Totally trying to overthrow now, and his mechanics are nuts.

Wow, why are they pitching to Manny here?

Hell of an AB by Martin! Way to break it open.

Crap, this umpire is giving Zambrano a huge zone.

What a fantastic play by Furcal! I was worried the ump would get caught up in the atmosphere and call him out.

I'm pretty sure Billingsley is a terrible hitting pitcher. Just take every pitch, and give Furcal a chance.

Wow, Derosa botches the easiest double play ball imaginable.

Just a terrible at bat by Kemp. He's a very annoying player to watch.

Looks like the good Zambrano so far. If he can just pitch on 2 weeks rest all the time, he'll be good.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 3, 2008 -> 12:53 AM) Okay if we make the ALCS it depends on how we do it. For the sake of argument lets say that we go to game 5 where Buerhle has to pitch. In that scenario if its Danks on 4 days rest and then Gavin on full rest, I would start Danks 1, Gavin 2, Buerhle 3, Javy 4. I dont really like the idea of taxing our starters to much especially if they are going to for sure get the ball (ie in Alcs all 4 will start no matter what so no reason to start them tired and screw the whole series.) The argument for Richard and Javy I break down as follows: Javy is a veteran, he may not be the best pitcher but usually even in his worst start he only gives up 6-7 runs. If he gets hit, Ozzie can leave him in there to die and save our pen. Richard is a rookie and completely unproven. He looked good today, but Im not 100% sure that he wont have control problems or feel the pressure starting an important game. Id like to say just give the kid a shot, but I think that the more prudent position is to start Javy and then have Richard come in later. If you dont start Javy, you are just asking for a world of trouble if you bring him in from the pen because you just have no clue how he will react to that. This is the freaking playoffs. We're not talking about sucking up innings to save the bullpen. I guarantee that no one feels worse about having to pencil Javy into the rotation than Ozzie. Of all people, he knows that Javy is a coward.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 11:49 PM) I know but it seems Alexei does better with men on base and in clutch situations. 2nd just seems like a spot where hell do a lot of free swinging and get behind in counts. But obviously Id like him 2nd, just not sure that he has the patience yet. He doesn't have patience in the 7th spot either. Does it matter? It's not like we'll steal against a lefty on the mound. Cabrera has like one steal in the last 2 months. We should have our best hitters getting the most at bats. Having Anderson in the 2nd spot does not equate to that.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 11:20 PM) This is what Id like to see: 1. OC - SS 2. BA- CF 3. JD- RF 4. Konerko - 1B 5. Thome- DH 6. Alexi - 2B 7. AJ - C 8. Uribe - 3b 9. Swisher- LF I hate having to put BA at the top of the line up, but I think at this point the Sox just dont have any other options besides Alexei and that could potentially mess him up. It's not like Alexei's lighting it up. Put him 2nd, and see if you can jump start the offense. This isn't the Tigers or Indians where you can put up runs in a hurry against their bullpen.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 11:30 PM) You think its bad having two black holes batting 2nd and 6th? No reason to be racist.

Griffey and Wise can't be near the lineup. In a perfect world, neither would Thome.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 11:56 PM) A Cub win tonight would make this an overall horrible day. I hope the Dodgers can salvage it for me. I feel the same. I'd be content with today if the Dodgers can win.

Why was Swisher ok to bat in the 9th for Uribe, but not in the 7th? Ugh...I hate you Javy.