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QUOTE (Mike F. @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 12:34 PM) Would you really want him to be pulled in the 8th or 9th inning with a no-hitter going just because of a pitch count? Get there and cross that bridge we will . You're friend , Yoda P.S. May the force be wth you and Chris Sale.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 08:59 PM) Sometimes a good thing can last too long. Hawk doesn't believe in advanced metrics, he says things that are blatantly wrong ("Those days when you raise your own players in the minors are over"...ARE YOU KIDDING ME?), he does not relate to younger fans (for example, no one under 40 knows half his references). It's not hard. WAR is important, not everyone is the next Yaz, Trayce Thompson is not a 30 HR hitter, and he's an absolute bore. On days when Stony is out, the White Sox broadcast is unlistenable to anyone who isn't a simpleton. That's rather harsh. Outside of Brian Kenney ,who really is pushing advanced metrics in major league broadcasts besides WAR and WHIP ? I consider myself a student of the game but not a mathematician . Yes I am above 40 but 1st and foremost he promotes the product as most home telecasts do. When he is upset as a Sox fan I think most of us are also. When he is excited for the team so are we. He can't or shouldn't be overly critical of the team like us . Baseball has been around for many many years and has a long rich history. Only dealing with the recent history is also a disservice to the game. Do simpletons enjoy baseball history ? Maybe it's because I'm older I like him . He's like a colorful uncle who might tell you war stories or wild events from his past. Those unwilling to listen and learn are the bored simpletons who cannot look beyond their nose to relieve their boredom.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 04:00 PM) To me it's not a question of 'love' or 'hate' Hawk. It's the realization that he's 73 and simply not the same broadcaster that he was 20 years ago. Plus for right or wrong, he's a symbol of the ever unchanging Sox organization that has grown stale and set in their ways as far as how to run a baseball opearation. New blood is needed on the baseball side of things and that includes the broadcasting booths in my opinion. Mark So what you're saying is that if the Sox make any changes it'll be Hawk 1st to go

Here's somehing we can all agree on... the best part of this game have been the hot blonde and brunette sitting side by side wearing Sox stuff . When lefties are up you can see them.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 07:02 PM) I hope you're right, but why not? Two aces, a great bullpen and a much improved offense since Schwarber got included. I still think they should have been more aggressive at the deadline to add a top pitcher to go along with Arrieta and Lester. Too young, defense isn't great, bullpen isn't as good as you think. Starting pitching isn't that good either. I mean I know what the pitching stats say about them but they're not battle tested. Offense streaky , long way to go . Pitcher's figuring out Bryant somewhat , might do the same with Schwarber.

Cub catcher frames the ball off the plate and its a strike . Damn West can't you see his glove is off the plate ?

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 06:56 PM) This weekend was the last 3 games I cared if the Sox won. Rest of the year, especially playoffs, will be hoping anyone but the Cubs win the WS. Cubs don't stand a chance this year.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 06:09 PM) Yes because when Castro missed the tag on Avi's steal earlier, I said to myself "how the hell can you miss a tag" despite the fact that it benefitted my dog in the fight But you didn't post anything so I can't comment of your thoughts. That was Russell btw trying to make the tag and all he had to do was put his glove down in front of second and Avi slides right into it since as a 2nd basman getting a throw from a catcher you can straddle the base That was like how Alexei does it, afraid to be spiked put the glove down for a split second hope you hit something and bring it up to show the ump. Completely different angle when ball is coming to a catcher from an OF'er.

LaRoche doesn't seem to be a big fan of the histrionics most Sox players do when they get on base. Just a very small stir the drink and no eye symbol or arm spread. Yes Alexei !

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 06:08 PM) I am watching the game he sucks as a everyday catcher. He failed yet again to do his job as he does 70% of the time. And I agree but that doesn't mean that everything he does is wrong .

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 05:59 PM) Put the tag down is all he had to do. Ahh yea its all so simple. It was bang bang ,Flowers is making sure he catches the ball. He cannot see where the runners lead foot is going since he cant see 2 things at once. Just turning towards the runner from where he catches it gives the runner another 5 feet You're making something out of nothing and and when people argue Tyler's strength is pitch framing I argue against it . So it's not like I have any love for Flowers. Watched that play completely objectively without regard to the fact it was the lead run for the other team or that it was Flowers. Can you say that ?

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 05:58 PM) Oh please. He was turning toward Russell as Russell began his slide. Oh please I'm being as objective as I can be . It happens in a split second and as a catcher you throw the glove and yoursel out there as fast as you can to apply a tag. You don't have time to pick and choose where the tag ends up.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 05:53 PM) No, he was safe because Flowers sucks I don't see any way that's Flowers fault. If you want to blame something blame the rules that force the catcher to catch the ball off the plate ( since he can't block it any more) then turn and swipe as fast as you can blindly swiping and hoping to get a runner who can pick and choose how and where to slide.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 05:50 PM) It looked like Flowers was in slow motion after he caught the ball Give Rusell some credit. Great slide, front foot hugging the ground going for the field side of the plate. A lot of times runners slide with that lead foot up and it goes right over the plate.

Hopefully the IBB to Fowler works out but I don't like it with 2 outs.

Oh Flowers you had to know a high fastball was coming with Arrieta ahead in the count and not wanting to throw a curve in the dirt again which might score Avi from 3rd if it gets away.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 04:55 PM) heres the pic of the white substance on arrieta's glove forearm Resin from the resin bag ?

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 04:45 PM) We got 1 run last time and his last 2 starts he did not give up a earned run. It was a legit question geez. Legit if you don't believe in your team Negative Nelly. Now if Sox got shutout 2 games in a row I might consider it legit but no Cub pitcher is a god so f*** them . Save the negative mojo for the little bears.

Good 2nd inning for Sox . Arrieta melts down a bit with HBP and error gives the Sox a gift run on RBI GO by Sanchez. Arrieta 35 pitches through 2. 1 run 0 hits that inning.

Q 31 pitches through 2.

Perfect 2nd inning for Q. Tyler Saladino Show with running catch on foul pop fly , backhand booble on Soler smash well behind 3rd and guns to 1st for the out and wicked line drive by Denorfia that Tyler dove to his left and snagged.

Abreu double into RF corner with 2 outs. Melky ends inning on 1st pitch GB to Arrieta.

Perfect 1st inning by JQ.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 03:53 PM) Well do Sox even score tonight? Will you be happy if they get 1 ? Think positive man, enjoy the game for the games sake. A win would be even more enjoyable no matter the path to get there. You get to chill and watch your favorite team . Things could be a whole lot worse.

Walk it off.