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Bring on Johan. I like our chances better against a great lefty than any average righty pitcher.

We're hitting the ball hard tonight, just right at their defenders.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 12:26 AM) There aren't a whole lot of offensive options out there. There is a reason a lot of those people went unclaimed. It'd be nice to get Griffey, but he can't make the owner give him up. Get back to the bench Ozzie

Holy cow, was that a caught stealing?

Is it me, or does this game already feel like every other August Twins game from the past few years?

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 12:23 AM) ? I was just letting people who cant watch know that he got out. Just like 0-1 for Carl. What was ur post about? Certainly not good that tadahito got out. I thought you were mocking me because of what I said about Timo. My post about Timo being 0-1 wasn't as much PBP as it was disgust.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 12:22 AM) "Where would he play?" I was thinking the same exact thing. Don't worry, KW says we have the best record in baseball, so we don't need the upgrade.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 12:21 AM) I wonder how much thought they gave to batting Gooch - Uribe 1-2 in the lineup tonight? Seriously, why does Timo have to leadoff? We look energized again tonight!!!

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Aug 17, 2005 -> 12:20 AM) 0-1 for Tadahito Good one

0-1 for Timo

Well, this wasn't predictable.

I thought Uribe didn't get benched? Also, I don't think PK watched the ball cause he thought it was gone. Rather, he was jammed so much, he thought that ball was going foul. If you noticed that particular hit, the ball didn't hook like it normally does off the bat of a righty. Watching the ball or not, that's not why PK was thrown out at 2nd. He stopped because he wasn't sure Everett was going to get to 3rd base. I'd rather not bench PK's ass when he's in his best stretch of the season. You want to bench someone? How about Crede, and his 2 consecutive ABs without being able to get the runner over?

BTW, did anyone else see the blurb in the Tribune about how Anderson isn't expected to be a starter since he's been promoted? Looks like more of the Timablo disaster.

QUOTE(Dam8610 @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 05:51 AM) Does it have to be a mathematical certainty before you'll be convinced? Basically, yes.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 05:45 AM) With the way the club has been playing, our fans have every right to be for Jr. to come...... You're telling me! I've been worried about a potential collapse for a few months now, and everyone knows I'm worried that it's not a sure thing we'll make the playoffs.

BTW, what's the estimated distance on Morneau's homer against Garcia in the first inning tomorrow night?

All I have to say, in the most polite way I can, is some people on this board are suckers. There's been nothing that suggests the Reds will trade Griffey Jr. However, every day, there's another 3 threads started about KG Jr. Until you hear reliable information that the Reds are looking to trade KG Jr., go back to rooting for the CURRENT sox team!

QUOTE(KevHead0881 @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 04:46 AM) FWIW... That next to last quote irks me so much.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 03:50 AM) Also, if Uribe could throw a ball to the plate without bouncing it, we may have saved another run. We have got to lead the majors in fewest guys thrown out at home. Our outfielders have been simply awful at throwing guys out at home, and there's been plenty of plays where a good throw would have got the runner.

Rowand needs to throw better in order to win a Gold Glove. If you look at guys like Hunter and Edmonds in CF, they have incredibly accurate arms in the outfield. Rowand's arm has been disappointing this season.

I'm just happy he's not in the AL Central or on the Cubs.

QUOTE(Sox Hustler @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 03:36 AM) I really hope they go out and play with some heart tomorrow, that will shut all of us up. What's defined as heart though? I would bet everyone said we played with heart in the Yankees series. The problem is, while a lot of people were saying that series should erase all doubts for people, it continued to raise doubts about our offense. Sure, I'll take any win that we can get now.

QUOTE(whitesoxjr27 @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 03:35 AM) Kyle Lohse hung around long enough to earn his first victory since July 2. :headshake Hung is the proper word, because his offspeed pitch was terrible tonight.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 03:33 AM) Please don't compare Felix hernandez to Brandon McCarthy. That's not fair to either player. Oh trust me, I know. It was a pre-emptive statement before anyone said that it was only against the Royals.

QUOTE(ottawa_sox @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 03:32 AM) Exactly. Ozzie does not get enough credit. And I say this while occasionaly scratching my own head at his moves. His on field managerial skills are only part of his job description. I think Oz brings an attitude and carries himself in an invaluable manner. Somehow he has this team 12 games up. I will wait until the end of the season (regular season) before I make any judgments about Ozzie's ability to manage off the field. I bet the Nationals thought Frank Robinson was the greatest manager ever at the end of June.