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QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 08:17 PM) It wasn't down the middle. It was ball four, high and in his eyes. No clue how he hit it like he did. But why even throw him a fastball in that at bat?

QUOTE (Bhay99 @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 08:15 PM) nice 3-2 fastball right down the middle boone Why we continue to challenge Morneau, I'll never know.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 07:09 PM) He has very good outside range into the outfield, he's got good balance on tough throws, he's OK with normal ball handling, he can turn a double play well. His arm is a bit weak, and his range horizontally is less than stellar. He handles short-hit balls well though. I thought he's been terrible on the slow hit ball. Not only does his weak arm make the plays more difficult, but he's had a few plays where he double pumped or flat out missed the ball.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 08:06 PM) Oh now come on. He's not as good as Juan, but he's above average. Absolutely not. He must have naked pictures of official scorers, as he could easily have 5 or 6 errors this season. He's has some costly misplays as well. Name me one thing he does on D that's above average?

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 08:04 PM) He's hitting .217 as our #2 hitter and he must be leading the team with runners left on. And played HORRIBLE defense.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 08:02 PM) Because they HATE each other, haha I don't know. Then Edgar and I have something in common.

I really wish Ozzie would get over his fear of using his back-up catcher to ph.

Stop swinging at the first f***ing pitch OC!

QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 06:43 PM) haven't seen this before, crede not being able to lay off curveballs in the dirt? say it ain't so. edit: they were sliders, but breaking pitches none the less. He's been very "unclutch" since the Joba hit.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 06:32 PM) Quentin would be the optimal 2nd hitter right now. Swisher Quentin Thome Konerko Dye Pierzynski Crede Cabrera Uribe I'd put Quentin 4th, as he'd have more opportunities to knock in runs.

Why not turn this game over to our bullpen? We have tomorrow off.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 06:31 PM) At this point I'd rather bat Crede 2nd over Cabrera. Cabrera should be batting 8th or 9th.

That a boy Swish...even if you're not a good leadoff hitter, I do love your grinderness!

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 07:16 PM) I have had enough of Brian Anderson bring up Owens good riddance BA! I've never said this before, but if Sox lose today, the admins might want to shut this board down until Friday.

QUOTE (DonnyDevito @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 07:11 PM) Hey, Masset is pitching well out there. It is the same thing as yesterday and the day before and the day before, ect. How long will this White Sox offense get a free pass from everybody because they manage to hit solo homeruns all the time? bottomline is the offense is failing the starting pitching right now. Giving up 3 runs in a game, like last night, is perfect to me. I'd take that every single game from my pitching staff if I was a Manager, GM, ect. The offense has to pick it up. They're out there just coasting and getting massive pay checks in return. Obviously, Carlos Quentin being the exception. The Offense must step up now! 3 runs allowed in 4 innings isn't "well".

QUOTE (frankie5angels @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 07:09 PM) BALLGAME!! THIS BALLGAME IS OVA!!!! Take it from me...relax a little, this team's not worth getting so upset. If you think they can't score one more run the rest of the way, then why does it matter if they win this game or not?

This is what happens when you continue to be as wild as Masset has been.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 07:05 PM) What is Swisher doing? What happened on Punto's hit?

Farmer seemed shocked that went out.

Can we bench Dye again?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 05:43 PM) I disagree. His bat is cold, so he's getting on base the way he can. I think he'll be fine there. Besides, what alternative is there? I honestly don't care who leadoffs. I do care when we put players into the lineup at a certain spot where it might have a negative impact on their approach.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 05:45 PM) I feel like they have asked him to get on base, and he has done that well, but he is talented enough go do multiple things at once at the plate. Thats not a real knock on Swish, but it looks to be the truth. It just seems like a waste of his potential productivity.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 06:42 PM) assuming roughly 4 ABs a game thats basically 5 of 40? so a smooth .125 average Where is that person who proclaimed KW an amazing GM last week?

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 30, 2008 -> 06:41 PM) One pitch. So much for patience at the plate. We desperately need to get him out of the leadoff spot. He's so in-between at the plate, and we've made him into a one dimensional player (walks).

At least we have Toby leading off next inning. If the Twins put a 5 man shift down the left field line, they'll be set.