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QUOTE(sircaffey @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 03:16 AM) That was not a flare. It wasn't hit as hard as Hawk made it seem like it, but nonetheless, it was hit hard. The ball that went foul down the LF line? To me, it looked like it would have been a blooper down the line. Anyways, it is nice to see Dye swinging with more authority. He hasn't been aggressive at the plate at all this year, and is getting down in the count early and often because of it.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 03:13 AM) Man, Dye is putting some good hacks on the ball. That 2-1 foul was laced. Dude, I'm happy Dye got a double this game, but that was a flare off the end of the bat. He's still stranded 4 guys on base today.

Cubs lose!

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 03:10 AM) Doesn't the ump have to issue a warning before a guy can be tossed like that? No, he can eject a person if he feels it's intentional. Zambrano didn't have a warning tonight, and he got tossed.

I'd rather Buehrle didn't retaliate in this game. There's the risk that he'll get ejected, and no need to put on another baserunner.

That definitely looked intentional.

QUOTE(Fotop @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 03:03 AM) Was that just an unintentional, intentional walk? I'm watching on gamecast, and I'm rather curious because Kielty kills us. I have nightmares of Kielty hitting with a 3-0 count. I was happy we walked him there w/a lefty up next.

Great job Buehrle. Hopefully we'll keep having good AB against Harden.

Big batter in the game here with Hatteberg. Buehrle has to keep the ball down like he's been doing.

Pitch over the error Buehrle.

Ozuna has to try and hit a sac fly in those situations. Would have loved to see him get that bunt down.

Holy cow, incredible AB by Widger there. Thought that ball was going to hang up long enough for Kotsay to catch.

Twins won

I'm more confident with Uribe at the plate in crucial situations than anyone else on our team. Keep it going Widger!

Time for a sac fly Uribe

Nice hit by Dye. Sure would have loved to see that in the first inning with 2 men on base.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 02:38 AM) Why did Pena take out their starter? He was doing just fine. 117 pitches for Lima.

6 pitches seen by 4 batters that inning.

Great double play there, PK saved a run w/his scoop at first.

2 straight runners allowed by Buehrle after being up 0-2 in the count. Be careful with fastballs to Ginter.

QUOTE(Capn12 @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 02:23 AM) I'm sorry, but Jermaine Dye has no business playing in this game tonight, let alone batting 5th? C'mon Ozzie.... As much as I hate it and many others, Ozzie won't make changes right now. He probably thinks his lineup is the reason we're 16-4 right now. I honestly can't say I blame him, why mess with a good thing? If we start to lose more games than we win, then he should make some changes.

Rowand's been going the other way with pitches lately, and he's staying on the ball better because of it. I have no doubt Rowand will get it going, especially as we face more lefties during the season.

Love to see 3 grounders hit off of Buehrle in the first inning.

According to EQA by position, J. Dye is the 3rd worst player in baseball this year.

I don't care if Dye was hitting the ball hard in batting practice Hawk, he shouldn't be in the lineup against a tough righty right now batting 5th