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If this goes the way of the other games, UNC will get fouled with about 6 secs left for the winning points.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 10:59 PM) But what if both happens? Ok....say if UCLA plays Florida again, and Afflalo, Humphrey, and Green are all on fire. Like my post said, Florida will win it all if that's the case. Florida is the most talented team, but UCLA is the best overall team.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 10:38 PM) Okay. Look at what I said: if UCLA has Afflalo making his shots, they're the best overall team in the country with their great defense, coaching, and decision making. However, if Florida can get their two perimeter players to make their shots for the next 2 games like they did over the last two games, then they'll win the national championship. You know that sometimes the best team doesn't win the national championship.

Buehrle was throwing like 84-85 mph when I was watching. I sure hope he was pitching faster than that when I wasn't watching.

QUOTE(BearSox @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 10:28 PM) and thats the ball game... Buehrle looked pretty good at least. He did?

If Humphrey and Green keep this up, Florida's going to win it all.

Good hustle by Erstad.

What happened to Hall? And yes, it's idiotic to put him at a position he's not familiar with. He almost injured himself with an awkward stretch earlier.

Pods looks horrible

QUOTE(G&T @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:56 PM) Anything interesting happening in this one? How is Russell pitching? We've given up like 17 hits to the Rangers B/C squad.

Enjoy the bus ride Russell. QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:52 PM) It's wrong to blame Greg Walker. Stewart had 8 TERRIBLE major league at-bats. It's not like those were Walker's fault. What was he supposed to do? Correct 5 years of poor coaching in 8 at-bats? You can blame the Sox system of letting hitters use long looping swings in the minor leagues until they fail at the upper levels and major leagues. Our minor league coaches are horrendous at developing players into being ready for the majors. It's amazing some of the bad habits that are youngsters have.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:51 PM) I'm not sure how good of a bunter grinderstad is, but I imagine it was free to swing at the plate, he would ground out to the right side of the infield alot which would pretty much be the same as bunting. The only solid memory I have of Erstad is when we won the 2005 Pennant. Drinking already? Also, I'm eagerly awaiting the Danks fan club at the game: Danks Skanks

QUOTE(He_Gawn @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:49 PM) Anyone else think Gtown is just getting screwed with all these fouls called? wow It's amazing the crap that Hansbrough gets away with.

QUOTE(BearSox @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:42 PM) Probably has been mentioned, but Buehrle looked to be in great shape... Yes he does. I can't blame him....he has 75 million reasons to get in shape. QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:44 PM) I just noticed Thome has a 15/3 walk to strike out ratio this spring. I hope Konerko and Dye hit like last year because Jim will be the only guy on base in front of them. What's your thoughts on Ozzie bunting with Erstad if Pods gets on base in front of our 3/4/5?

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:40 PM) It was nothing like his other starts. It appeared to me he threw nothing but straight fastballs over the top and avoided dropping down with regularity. Haven't seen too much of him before today, so I'll take your word on it. It was nice to see him have a firm fastball. QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:36 PM) Sorry, I need to rant a bit. I hate the feeling I have about Mark, but I just have such a bad taste in my mouth after the performance he gave in the 2nd half of the season last year, and him following that up with this s*** spring hasn't helped my view of him. There is a LONG laundry list of reasons why we tanked the 2nd half of the season last year, but for me, Mark is on the top of the list. He just let me down so much last season, I really have this built up hatred for him,and I hate having it. He seems like a great guy, and a great clubhouse guy, but the performance has just not been there, and on top of that, there is the contract discussion. Here's a thought, pitch better than a number 5 starter, and maybe you will get your money. I am so sick of hearing about what Mark is worth, his agent comparing him to Zito and Meche. STFU, and get a ERA under 4.99, then you can talk. I don't know if this makes me a bad fan, but if the Sox aren't going to make the playoffs, I hope they're far enough out of the race at the trade deadline that we can trade Buehrle. The worst thing that could happen is to not make the playoffs, and then lose Buehrle via free agency after the year.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:37 PM) I notice Russell isn't dropping down during any of his pitches. Must not give a damn about impressing anyone, anymore. He dropped down a little on the ball that was hit off the wall, and it looked like a high school slider.

Russell's got to learn that if you throw from different angles, you can't leave your slider over the inner-half.

Ironic how Hawk states how much playing time Ozzie will give to the young kids during Spring Training.

QUOTE(RME JICO @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:29 PM) The worst part is that it was against a RHP. Imagine a LHP. Hopefully Ozuna gets most of the playing time against LHP. QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:30 PM) Anytime you have 6 hits and 2 runs off Loe, you just have to consider it a success. TIP YOUR CAPS! The sad thing is that bad defense accounted for all the runs.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:28 PM) Make that six AB's between Podsednik and Erstad that neither have hit a baseball further than five feet out of the infield. So the soxtalk rule is that we're not allowed to openly root for injuries?

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:25 PM) What, you're not inspired by his quick recovery from surgery? But...but...but....he had a few hits in a minor league game. Shocking, as that's the talent level he should be playing at.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:21 PM) Terrible throw from Podsednik. Bounced about two times before reaching the plate. And he was in short left field! It amazes me what happened this offseason, it really does. Buehrle really making it look difficult to get the Rangers "C" squad out.

10 hit plateau vs Buehrle....what's new?

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 09:11 PM) Toby Hall has been AWESOME this spring. The reason I loved his signing is that it reminds me of the AJP/Iguchi signing. By that, I mean it made total sense, as all those guys fit the holes we had at the position and were the best available. Let's hope Uribe didn't strain any ligaments in his knee.

Nice swing by Iguchi. I'm looking forward to seeing him not have to protect the base runner.