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QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 02:06 AM) Clayton is warming up. I wouldn't worry about Jenks or Thornton. Hey, at least we can say Go Tampa, and we know what the outcome for today is. Hopefully Rays show up tomorrow, but I have a feeling they're going to be hungover. DON'T LET B.J. UPTON DRIVE!

Why do we treat Clayton like he's 40 year old veteran? He just threw 100 pitches on Wednesday, and now we're having him warm up again? Ozzie's done that a few times this year.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 02:04 AM) And to add on, please, no one compliment Davies. It don't want to be disgusted anymore than I have been. He's pitched good tonight, in all honesty. Just enough control to not walk hitters, but around the plate to induce weak swings.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 02:02 AM) And that's a wrap from me. This would be a pathetic effort in April. For it to be Septemeber and playing like this with what we have at stake? Inexcusable. And please greg, don't post some dumb article about how much passion Ozzie has because he yelled at the team and called them out for tonight's effort. Big deal. I could do the same thing. On 3 days rest, Vazquez/Buehrle/Floyd went 16 innings and allowed 14 runs.

QUOTE (BlackBetsy @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 01:58 AM) If Ozzie had some guts he'd chew out Boone in front of everyone and announce that he's never pitching him again this season. You would hesitate to cover 1st base as well if you've walked everyone you've faced recently.

Nice hustle by Dye...turning a single into a double for Aviles. Pull the starters off the field.

Oh Boone, such a mental midget. Just no effort on the field tonight by far too many players.

It's a 4 run game, so it's Boone. If it was like a 1 run game, then we'd see HoRam.

Yep, good effort by Floyd tonight, but let's get him out of there.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 01:44 AM) I think Tampa/Boston fans are praying they see us in the ALDS. Indians are playing some great baseball right now. If we're in a situation where we have to win 2 of 3 to make the playoffs, that might be difficult.

Should Floyd still be in this game?

QUOTE (lostfan @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 01:41 AM) Does that explain how the other 17 outs have not led to any runs? Blaming a shutout on one player is a copout. No, but switching around your lineup to something that make no sense is just stupid. Nothing like having AJP and Dye bat consecutively.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 01:39 AM) Is Davies 6IP, 2H, 0ER good? No. His fastball is straight and his breaking ball is hanging half of the time. They're pressing against crap. It's embarrassing watching games like this when you KNOW Minnesota lost and you can put 3 1/2 games behind yourself and Minnesota. Are they obsessed with making that Minnesota series matter? After Yesterday I would have believed differently, but this is just bad. Can they actually surprise us and win a game at Minnesota when it counts? It would do wonders for my blood pressure if we win tomorrow and the Twins lose (not likely with Liriano vs Sonn).

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 01:34 AM) The team that is chasing you lost tonight. So instead of attacking, and putting it to the 5th place team in your division less than 10 games to go. You go into, well the only way we can score is if the ball leaves the yard mode. Sad. I was so optimistic after OC's leadoff single. Everyone on the bench seemed into the game and excited. One pitch later, and it just seemed we were finished. Leave DW in the f***ing 2nd spot!

QUOTE (chisoxfan79 @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 01:31 AM) The Hell with this Im gonna find something more constructive to do on a Sat nite this team gets down on the road and they just fold up the tent and call it a day But...but..but....they got a pep talk!

QUOTE (The Critic @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 12:27 AM) I'm pretty sure that's 3rd string catcher Koye Hill. Good catch

Worst offensive performance of the season.

Juan quickly has gone into a 1-12 slump.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 12:21 AM) There ya go, Gavin. Like we said in the Yankees series, 3 runs should be manageable from your pitcher (especially if they're on 3 days rest).

Griffey with warning track power. Disappointing effort tonight....this is just a crappy road team.

Just pull Floyd now. Give him some rest. Everything is floating up to the plate.

Floyd seems to be throwing a lot more sliders than overhand curves tonight. To put it nicely, that slider isn't nearly as good as his hook is.

QUOTE (Felix @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 12:00 AM) Without a doubt. I just finally have a chance to jump all over Griffey, so I'm taking advantage of it. At least you can admit it.

I'm upset with Griffey, but let's face that, that ITPH was all on Dye. Anytime he wants to help this team this month, it will be more than welcomed.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Sep 21, 2008 -> 12:57 AM) Griffey is not as bad as Mack was, sorry. This is true