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QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:56 PM) spiff=spiff If you type in ship except with a t at the end, it comes up spiff. That's what I figured. Is there a filter now on this site?

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:56 PM) One of many annoying things that we all have to deal with I guess. Pick your poison. True, but I just don't see how it contributes to this thread.

No offense to whoever started it, but this "spiff" era is quite annoying.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:49 PM) Fact is, this team doesnt have the chip on its shoulders like last years team. They cant execute like them, and they dont do the little things. Absolutely. It's a totally different team. It's more like the 2004 Sox than the 2005 Sox. I think I'd be content if I didn't see another bunt this whole season.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:48 PM) Farmer talking about how Crede didn't like Zumaya's celebration after the K. I'm telling you, Zumaya is the AL's Zambrano. Big deal...like someone said, if you don't like it, then hit the pitch. I wish one of our players would have shown half the enthusiasm in this series as Zumaya did.

Sweet...Jenks is in for a non-save situation. That went well in New York.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:45 PM) For all the talk about Detroit having it in their heads they can't beat the White Sox, I'm pretty sure they think they can now. Taking out Iguchi may be the Tigers defining play of the season. 2-7 against Boston, NY, and Detroit, is pretty pathetic and doesn't show me the White Sox can beat good teams. Personally, I think the Craig Monroe grand slam will be their "Joe Crede walk-off vs the Indians" moment.

I'm just thankful this string of pathetic games is happening now, and not after the trade deadline.

QUOTE(Felix @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:43 PM) Don't worry. Its Widger's fault. You're missing the point. At least those guys have contributed all season. Widger has literally been worthless in his last 10 starts or so.

QUOTE(Jimbo @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:38 PM) remember last year we had that feeling like we never gave up...this year its how will we lose this one. The Tigers have been amazing at coming back this season. Once we blew the chance to open the game up in the 4th, we gave them all the momentum they needed.

QUOTE(Felix @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:35 PM) You can say that about a lot of people. Don't single out Widger just because he's having a bad year. I hope this is sarcasm. Widger having a bad year = doesn't belong in baseball.

If this score holds up, in exactly a week after the ASB, the Twins will have made up 5 games on us. SCARY!

QUOTE(Felix @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:33 PM) WHO CARES? This isn't Widgers fault, nor is it Ozzie's. It's been a close, good game. You can't blame people for that. Actually, it would be nice to just once get some production from Widger. A hit in the 4th inning by him could have been the game.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:32 PM) Well when you dance with only scoring 1 run. What did you think was going to happen. I would like to thank Ozzie for sitting AJ today. Definately having Widger in there has given us a good spark. Unless this offense stays in the top 2 or 3 in runs scored the rest of the way, we're not making the playoffs.

QUOTE(Jimbo @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:31 PM) Detroit wants this so much more!!! It starts at the top, and look no further than the managers line-ups to determine who thought this series was more important.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:29 PM) What's with the lazy throws, Joe? 2 in two innings. Christ. He's been lobbing the ball all series. I'm not sure why he's been doing that.

QUOTE(CWSOX45 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:28 PM) I pray every night for Carl Crawford..... I pray every night for a left fielder with more than one "tool".

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:25 PM) What a lot of people thought was a mirage, the Tigers pitching staff, doesn't appear to be a mirage anymore. With the pitching staffs we'll be facing in the 2nd half, I would love for KW to add another offensive threat.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:24 PM) Man everybody sucks but BA right now. and Crede

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:23 PM) That number is what? Pods since the Boston game? Pods vs the Tigers this year.

It's amazing how station-to-station we've become. I understand a lot of it is due to players not executing, but it's been disturbing to see how slow we look as a team.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:21 PM) Our leadoff spot is now 0/13 this series. 2 for 33

QUOTE(AbeFroman @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:19 PM) Wow.... as I look back through this thread, its like 65% widger bashing 10% Ozzie bashing (for playing widger) and the rest general commentary on the game. I'm beginning to think that some of you don't think Chris widger should be playing And what a shocker, Widger has sucked today.

One thing I've noticed all year is that Thome doesn't get the favorable calls at the plate like a lot of other superstars in this league.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 06:44 PM) Oh, I figured it out. We WANT to lose. Do we have a hit from our 1-2 hitters this series?