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QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:45 AM) I don't know how to judge today. I'm happy we won. But we lost one in the L column. But we also lost one in the magic number column. I've questioned how to look at it (so long, of course, as we pull out tonight's game). Right now, we just have to win games. This should definitely satisfy all the .500 prognosticators though. Considering we lost with Buehrle and Garland, I think the team gained a lot of confidence with McCarthy tonight. What happened in the 2nd game of this double header is what needed to be done.

QUOTE(Whitesoxfan56 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:45 AM) with the twins gaining 1/2 game Ah yes, I've stopped worrying about them. In order for them to get back in the race, they're going to have to win 4 or 5 out of 6 vs the Indians. That would really help us out.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:43 AM) If anyone cares, Cleveland got rained out, and Minnesota is about to win. So we're right back where we were at this time last night.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:40 AM) UVa Very nice. I almost attended there.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:40 AM) Ga Tech sucks too. I've got to say that as an ACC alum though. What school, if you don't mind saying?

QUOTE(daa84 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:38 AM) actually fathom i knwo that they were floating the idea of trading teixeira around a little bit if they cant sign him long term, especially because they have adrian gonzalez behind him. it would probably cost more pitching, specifically bmac, but tehy could if they offered up young gio and more pitching Yeah, I remember hearing those rumors. I highly doubt the Rangers will let another star go though. Soriano is much more likely to be dealt.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:37 AM) Absolutely f***ing solid start for McCarthy. He ate up the innings and held them scoreless. That is HUGE. Jenks should come in for the 8th, and Marte for the 9th. Might as well take McCarthy out now, and let him keep his confidence where it is now.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:36 AM) His numbers aren't that much better than Paul's surprisingly, and thats in a much, much better lineup in a better hitter's park. Great defensive player, switch hitter, tremendous attitude, and just about to reach his peak. He's also from Ga Tech, so that's a big bonus for me.

QUOTE(the southside tiger @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:35 AM) No, thats like cheating. Whats the fun in rooting for a team thats just going to buy whatever it needs? I like rooting for the Sox. Homegrown players, some trades and a few FAs. Jeter, Williams and Rivera are the only Yankees to be with the Yanks before stardom. For the Sox, ARow, PK, Crede, Thomas, Buehrle, Garland, Jenks, McCarthy, Marte and Cotts all came to prominence with us. Some of them were with other organizations, but they never did anything before coming here. We had to take risks on them. The Yanks never do that. Yankees don't do that, but I've heard some people complain that this year's Sox team is just a collection of free agents and traded players. As ridiculous as that is, it's the type of attitude that a lot of people have when it comes to baseballl.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:35 AM) Uh. no. I know, I was absolutely joking. A man can dream though, can't he?

QUOTE(daa84 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:33 AM) ive been in and out of the game, what has impressed me most has been the location on the express I think what's impressed me most is his presence. He doesn't look like a skinny kid who's one pitch away from giving up a 450 foot homer today. Instead, he's been in and out, and up and down, with his pitches, and he's been able to get away with some high change-ups by throwing them in the right counts.

Can we trade Young, Sweeney, and Gio for Teixeira? I absolutely love his overall game.

QUOTE(daa84 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:31 AM) great breaking ball tonight, every fastball is on the black, havent seen much of the change Edit: or not as hawk says he has been using the change lol I must be watching a different game, because he's throwing that change-up a ton. He's kept the Rangers hitters off-balanced all night.

QUOTE(WhiteSox311 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:30 AM) i dont remember him struggling against boston or oakland earlier in the season he killed against baltimore when they were hot remember that 3-2 changeup on tejada NASTAY Garland's clearly pitched better this season than Buehrle against the top teams.

Blalock has impressed the hell out of me on defense.

Take Pods out of the game! I can't believe I'm asking for Ozzie to put in Timo.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:20 AM) LOL> i think pablo has the best avg. on this team. Haha. The one thing I always like about Pablo is his hustle. Also, he does a great job of putting the bat on the ball. I really think he'd be better off just playing 2nd base and SS though. I wouldn't mind seeing him on the bench next year. Willie Harris on the other hand....

QUOTE(the southside tiger @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:16 AM) Because teams like the Yankees, Red Sox and Mets blindly sign any player they think is worth it. Remember, the Yankees paid huge sums of money for Kevin Brown, Randy Johnson and Carl Pavano. Just because they get paid a lot of money doesnt mean theyre stars. At the time they were signed, Randy and Kevin Brown were superstars. Pavano had a great season last year, and a ton of teams went after him. Just cause a player doesn't pan out, it doesn't mean they're overrated.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:15 AM) Why he's not the #3 hitter I'll never understand. Great point. Might as well give it a try.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:15 AM) This feels real good. Yes it does. I could feel my blood pressure go way down right when that ball went out. Even in a 5-0 game, I still am a little nervous.

WOHOO!!! Nice to see some guys putting us on their back and hitting the ball hard.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:12 AM) He sucks for the most part. Just having a good month. He was a big time surprise last season. He had some very good power numbers. He was struggling a lot this year, but he seems to have found his power stroke now.

It's crazy to think that the Indians got Sizemore, Lee, and Phillips for Colon, and Phillips was supposed to be the main guy in that trade.

QUOTE(WinninUgly @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 02:04 AM) Cleveland has also played their last 23 games vs opponents with a record at or below .500 and went 17-6. That sure helps out a lot. And you know what, they have a lot of games against KC/Tampa to end the season. It would be nice if the Twins could take like 4 out of 6 against them. I know Santana will face them this wknd.

Sensational play by Ozuna. Type of play that just makes you laugh after the last week.