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failed sac bunt

Let's score some runs

Crede leads off and gets on via the error. We need to make a scoring statement this inning

Those 3 outs that Floyd got came at the wrong end of the inning

Floyd must be coming back to earth now also

Sorry

A double to lead off after battling Floyd now we get to see what Floyd can do to battle back. He has shown grit in the past to get himself out of jams. Hopefully he can do it here also

QUOTE (Brian @ May 28, 2008 -> 05:42 PM) Other pitchers should see what Gavin did. Got the lead and he didn't give it back. I believe that is pretty important stuff

Off speed stuff got Dye and that's another common theme with our people when they have 2 strikes on them

QUOTE (Brian @ May 28, 2008 -> 05:33 PM) Westbrook throws it in other batters box and gets a strike called. It looks like ole Jake is getting some hometown love on a couple of those calls in the strike zone

QUOTE (Reddy @ May 28, 2008 -> 05:31 PM) just the quality of the atbats, missing cookies, lots of pop ups I hear you, but that seems to be the line on a lot of the hitters and not just Carlos. Just a bad stretch, but at least he made contact and got it far enough out there for the score. I want to see that replay of Alexei's slide at home.

QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ May 28, 2008 -> 06:06 PM) One of his best outings so far this season. Lots of strikeouts and no walks. Problem is with the really poor effort from our offense we can't afford to give up gift runs. Hopefully someone or two or three steps up today and delivers

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ May 28, 2008 -> 12:12 PM) Go tell your boss how much better this other guy you used to work for was. See how happy he is. Yes, that's for certain, but another think is is that Ozzie knows Socsia (you know that guy in La-La land) is a real good manager. Nothing wrong with being positive about people who influenced you in the past

QUOTE (rafacosta @ May 28, 2008 -> 01:39 AM) I believe PK and Swisher hitting nothing is a much bigger issue... I agree. Don't read too much into these stories or so called issues. Plus did Ramirez "ignore" or did he "miss" the bunt sign? I only believe about 1/4 of what I read on perceived inner turmoil stories. What we ned to see is production from Konerko, Swisher, Thome and some others and all will be good again. Plus I believe when I last looked at the standings we were in 1st place.

This clutchless performance is getting sad to watch. You would think that pretty soon even the hardest headed of them all would look at a different approach to the at bat.

QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ May 28, 2008 -> 01:19 AM) You're confusing the Mendoza line with hitting your weight. Mendoza line was Mendoza hitting below his weight I believe. Wasn't it?

QUOTE (daa84 @ May 28, 2008 -> 01:15 AM) if anyone thought our guys have bad bat speed....flip over to espn...edmonds is batting The guy is one great defensive of'er, but I think his batting days are history. I always liked Edmonds though

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 28, 2008 -> 01:07 AM) we've got twice as many hits But, he hasn't walked anyone and I think that is the difference maker

It's nice to see Toby hall got a double. I was worried that he was all singles. He is getting on base, but doesn;'t he have a history of hitting with some power? I think a few doubles is all we have seen as far as extra base hits from Toby

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 28, 2008 -> 01:04 AM) Swisher's got a shot at the Mendoza line by the end of this game. He'll have to go on a diet right now to get that low. If the Mendoza line is an individual thing I think Swisher is already there. Hard to figure out.

QUOTE (daa84 @ May 28, 2008 -> 12:59 AM) especially if we can get into that pen I remember this same thing in Boston some years back when they had Pedro Martinez and he was pitching against the Pale Hose. Folks here were crying and I commented that all you have to do is hang in there against Pedro until we got to their pen. We did and the Chisox won the game in the 8th or 9th inning against the bullpen. Same thing here.

we got two back and it's only the third inning. This game ain't ovah until it's ovah I tell you.

Our so called sluggers are more than willing to accomodate with the GIDP. But success is what 3 hits in 10 tries and the 7 outs can be anything to include that DP grounder

It is encouraging to see Konerko with a hit though

QUOTE (hammerhead johnson @ May 28, 2008 -> 12:30 AM) LOL Or we could pray for rain