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QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 07:47 PM) This is the second time around with a short break in between. The Sox will get to Howell this time. They always look much better against a pitcher in this situation. Yeah, we kicked Johan's ass the second time we saw him in a short span last month

The lineup I would like to see tonight, against a lefty, would be : Pods, Uribe, Rowand, PK, Dye, Iguchi, Everett, AJP, Crede

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 04:30 PM) From what I've read, Carl doesn't seem particularly thrilled about losing his spot in the 3-hole. I saw the same quote, and didn't exactly seem like he appreciated being the "scapegoat" for the offense.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 04:15 PM) Carl can not hit a change to save his life lately. He pulls his head off the ball every time. Minor league players are not as fooled by a pitcher like Howell as much as major league players. He doesnt have overpowering stuff, lets hit his ass. Thing is, Everett hit a homer off of Howell the first time we faced him. Thus, Ozzie will keep him in the lineup for sure. Rowand looked awful vs Howell last time, but great at the plate last night.

I'll all but guarantee there's not a single Sox player in that dugout who feels that Duque gives them a better chance of winning than McCarthy does. Yes, you'll play harder for someone you respect. However, you're also likely to play harder for someone who you feel is not afraid to stick his neck out and make a chance in order to try and help the team.

You can say that again.

"One bad outing"?

Here's a crazy idea.....play Anderson for Everett tonight!

QUOTE(greg775 @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 05:36 AM) what do ya think, fathom. should we relax a bit or are we still in trouble? When you're up 6 games at this point of the season, you're not in trouble. Rather, this team just needs to keep focusing on the game on the field, and everything should come together for them. It was great to see an excellent performance by our bullpen tonight. You know me though, I'll never be relaxed unless the magic number is zero. From here on out though, any day that the magic number decreases, it's a great day.

Thanks everyone for a fun gamethread tonight.

WE WIN!!! Great job by the bullpen.

Stick with the heater!

Not a good AB by Diaz! 2 outs!

QUOTE(greg775 @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 05:31 AM) what is happening? help me out! 1 on, 1 out 6-4 Sox

Well, at least he didn't throw that into the outfield. Should have been a double play though.

DJ trying for the jinx.

Not a good start. If Hermanson's back is fine, then I'm shocked he's not in the game. If he warms up, I want him in the game.

Oh boy, this isn't starting off well.

Wow, Jenks is still in the game.

Haha....AJP is a groundout to the right side machine.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 05:22 AM) Any doubts that he signs a three year deal this off-season? Yes, he might be asking for a lot more than we want to offer.

Why not ph Ozuna or Anderson here? Might as well take advantage of the deep bench.

Dye just missed that. How about AJP tries to drop a bunt down here?

BTW, Garland is arb eligible.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 05:18 AM) Yeah, I have to say that this gamethread = the best. Lots of fun tonight, hopefully they can cap it off with a WSW. We've even agreed on some things!