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QUOTE (CryptviLL @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 01:28 AM) so far so good! Trying for the jinx?

The Mets are going to regret that huge extension to Johan. I guess I was the only person alarmed by his home run totals last year and loss of velocity. Now, he's giving up 2 out, 2 rbi hits to Tim Redding.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 12:24 AM) perfect timing, lol. Fathom, do you really think Jeter is a solid shortstop? Yes...it's almost to the point it's underrated due to how everyone thinks he's overrated.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 01:21 AM) He isn't bad at all. He just isn't as good as everybody makes him out to be. Maybe it's just because Uribe really was that good of a SS. Exactly, I actually think Jeter is a solid SS also.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 12:17 AM) lol fathom what's even worse is that Morgan spent like 30 seconds talking about how good a SS Cabrera is, then in that context said "here's Derek Jeter, a Gold Glover in his own right" Multiple sabermetrics point to how Jeter is a below average defender. Morgan doesn't believe in any of that though. A lot of Sox fans always complain that Crede's been robbed of the Gold Glove. While that may be true, at least he's faced stiff competition in guys like Chavez. However, if Jeter and OC represent GG material at shortstop, then Uribe was definitely robbed.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 01:11 AM) I hate it when Orlando Cabrera is referred to as a Gold Glover.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 12:41 AM) gambler's getting shelled in detoilet Tigers offense has their swagger back.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 05:04 AM) on the post game show, someone brought up a good point, and something that I have been thinking about. We need a lefty bat on the bench. What a new idea!

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 03:47 AM) Former KC Royals pitchers don't do too well on the South Side for some reason. Probably because they aren't very good

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 03:46 AM) That was a frustrating loss I'd say, wouldn't you. Look on the bright side...almost all of these losses have seemed frustrating. That usually means you have a good team and are in position to win. It's better than last year when we made losing seem easy.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:44 AM) Really? You'd want him over Quentin??? Still would have had Quentin on the roster, but if you're making a trade for this year (which getting OC definitely represents), then Burrell is significantly better than Quentin.

Sorta off topic, but it's too bad we didn't trade Garland for Pat Burrell.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:28 AM) I want to know where the batting averages are. I understand that we are walking more, but when the entire team outside of 2 people are hitting .230 and below. If you keep the ball in the park on this team, we cant score. The lift and pull offense is back in full affect, the only difference is we have people walking. We cant have guys hitting .230 into June and expect to win. We need our offense to start to string hits and put a big inning on outside of the dong. Tonight I watched a lot of warning track power. I have seen this before. Last year our low BA was the perfect storm. This years excuse. And it's been quite warm out.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:24 AM) where has swishers power been? i love the obp, but i thought hed slug a bit more...hope the leadoff thing isnt affecting him The ball's not jumping off of his bat right now. Everything is dying at the track. He'll be just fine, we don't need homers from him.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 03:23 AM) No one throwing strikes from the pen = check People trying to hit home runs against a sinkerball pitcher that doesnt give up dongs = check Getting men on, then having your asshole pucker up as you try to park every pitch =check Juan Uribe and his 7 IQ swinging for the fences and popping up because he obviously missed the bases loaded walk = check Pitchers s***ting the bed = check Nice effort all around tonight. Questionable decision making by our skipper = check Bad defense = check

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 03:22 AM) phoenix has been outscored 17-2 in the third quarter with only 2:49 to play in the third....ouch This has been just a terrible day all around.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 03:18 AM) really contreras had a nice outing i thought...boone was fine, the IF hit hurt us...what can you say, the yankees twice worked to a 2-0 count with runners on base, sat dead red on the fastball and capitalized while we didnt... We'll be fine if Contreras can pitch like he did tonight.

Think on the bright side....at least when Paul Konerko hit the grand slam in Game 2 of the World Series, his bat didn't break prior to the ball hitting it like Swisher's did.

QUOTE (Capn12 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:16 AM) Pretty pathetic outing tonight from the pitching staff, not sure getting those runs earlier woulda mattered if we're gonna keep walking the leadoff man It's what the Yankees do. We've faced some extremely impatient teams so far.

Ouch....hey Cooper, stay in the dugout next time. Gotta go get them tomorrow. We're not facing the Tigers anymore.

QUOTE (frankie5angels @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 04:14 AM) Ozzie totally f***ed up that inning. This team has left 9 guys in scoring position....they don't deserve to win.

QUOTE (frankie5angels @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 03:12 AM) What I am saying is, we still have a shot in this game. Call me an optimist. Why not bring in Linebrink to hold these guys at 6 runs. If Ozzie values Linebrink that much, then he should bring him in to face Jeter in that situation last inning like Girardi did with Chamberlain.

QUOTE (frankie5angels @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 03:08 AM) Wow. So you are saying there is no shot at us comign back in this game?? Nice attitude. No, but not a lot of managers pitch their main set-up man in a game that they're down 2 (especially when it's a longshot against a great bullpen).

Down 2 in the 8th with Chamberlain and Rivera to come, you need to save Linebrink for the rest of the series.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Apr 23, 2008 -> 03:04 AM) Every night, I pray that when I wake up the next morning I hear some kind of injury to Uribe. Its the only way that dumbass is gonna ride the pine. I hope he eats himself into a coma one night, and can't play for 4 months. For someone that had a signature remembering their friend that died in a car crash, I'm shocked to see this type of post.