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QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 23, 2009 -> 01:48 AM) Send Getz here Excellent...2 chances to get him in.

Send Getz here

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Apr 23, 2009 -> 12:33 AM) I think Alexei just looked over to see Ozzie laughing at him or something. After that catch of the linedrive where he ducked I base this on nothing but anyone else think Alexei just finds Ozzie incredibly annoying? I doubt it...Alexei should love Ozzie. Most managers would have sent his ass to the minors last year after the dreadful start.

That was way too defensive of a swing by PK in that situation. I would love to hear what Anderson's saying in the doghouse. He needs the live mic.

Is it true that it's supposed to rain on Sunday? Hawk's comments about Halladay/Contreras were funny.

CQ just hit the hardest foul ball I've ever seen. Sounded off the bat like a firework.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 05:39 AM) I give him credit, but he has had very little of anything since his major run. He had some quality starts early last year but even than I wasn't confident in him. HE just has so many issues with command, holding runners, etc, that it means he has to truly dominate to not give up a ton of runs. That's a great point, especially with his strikeout numbers plummeting.

QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 03:56 AM) Personally, I feel like we've got a good chance to lose every time Contreras is on the mound. It could just be me because I'm not stuck in the glory days of 2005, but either way I don't see how he's guaranteeing the team a solid chance to win. And you should see the teams he has to face in his next 5 outings.

How many 1-2-3 innings for him this year? I can only remember one.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 04:48 AM) Didn't they pull him for the bullpen in 2007? He did pitch 2 games out of the bullpen in 2007. I hope you're right though, and they're not afraid to make the move if necessary.

Might as well root for him to turn it around, because there's no way KW or Ozzie will pull him from the rotation unless he's injured.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 04:33 AM) Seriously? Ha, no

You have to wonder what this team's psyche was after MacDougal was DFA'd.

That 89 mph fastball with little sink's going to go a long way in the majors.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 04:05 AM) The Sox need to give Jose more run support. 3 runs ain't gonna cut it. This was like his first start this year. Get him a 3-2 lead, and then he quickly gives it up and the other team goes on to win easily.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 02:42 AM) brian swings and misses at a fastball absolutely right down the middle His swing is worse now than it was in 2006, but thankfully for him he has a few cheap infield singles.

I miss DWise in these games against righty pitchers who throw it from 3/4 angle

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 03:36 AM) and that makes the decision to pitch to markakis look even worse Just hope it's not a one run game.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 02:34 AM) horrible decision to pitch to him....almost as bad as when we pitched to miguel cabrera with a base open last year When you're already losing, there's honestly no reason to pitch to him in that situation. Oh well, time to see what Clayton can do.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 03:32 AM) Um....there's an open base with a lefty on deck. That's just terrible...you never, ever pitch to their best player in a situation like that.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 03:32 AM) How many innings did he pitch during spring training? Considering he didn't throw off a mound until a little while before that and had not pitched since August, he's not going to be in mid season form. Maybe they should move him to the bullpen until he gets sharp, or maybe he gets his act together soon. I really don't know. All I know is its pretty unrealistic to thing he would be real sharp right now. Good stuff DA

Um....there's an open base with a lefty on deck.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 03:30 AM) I won't divorce her, she saved me from having to watch this Jose start. On the bright side, tonight made me realize how enjoyable it is to watch our other 4 starters. They work fast, have good poise, and almost always give us a chance to win. Should be a very consistent season for us.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 22, 2009 -> 03:29 AM) Damn. Gotta keep it at 2 here. We can get to their bullpen. Yep, walk Markakis, and then turn two

Gross...should have never started this inning. His arm strength just isn't there right now, as he's been getting killed in the middle innings.