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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 19, 2012 -> 08:58 AM) To be fair, it's not like this is a matchup of obvious playoff teams here. It's a shame. It was a really good ballgame between rivals fully equipped with hit batsmen, retaliation, chirping from the dugouts, and dramatic home runs.

I'm mad that Paulie got hit by a pitch. I'm mad that Samardzija got so flustered that he started overthrowing. I'm not taking it personally though because he's not dumb enough to intentionally hit Paulie. The best part is if he somehow did it on purpose, he didn't gain from it. Everyone hates him and he lost.

It was in Alex's best interest to catch the ball and that's what he tried to do. Not catching it only made it likely that he'd take a baseball to the dome.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 18, 2012 -> 07:45 PM) Hopefully Peavy will plunk a Cub next time he starts vs. the Cubs. Watch the replay. He threw at Paulie no question. Watch the direction of the arm and the ball! Samarj is a punk. He did the same thing vs. the Braves. He should be suspended. And on Mark ... there's no way he'd have gone to the Marlins if he had ANY problems with Oz. Give me a break. He obviously likes pitching for Ozzie. Look at his arm?!?! LMAO okay. Yeah I see that the ball went towards his face. Have you ever thrown a baseball? Did it ever miss the target by a couple feet?

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 18, 2012 -> 07:41 PM) Great point. DeAza is catching flak for his defense and Rios pulls that crap? Was it finally ruled an error? I'm amazed at how many fans still believe in Rios. When you lose it in the sun, it's never an error. NEVER. How long can you watch baseball and not know that? QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ May 18, 2012 -> 08:04 PM) He tried to catch it based on where he remembered where it was and when it was due to arrive in the mitt. His timing was off. Just leaving it open would have had it fall out just the same. It's tough to keep the timing on that. Basically this.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 18, 2012 -> 07:59 PM) I'm also pretty sure that Dayan was younger than both at all levels, and neither of them came from Cuba and had to learn a new language and culture all at once. And still: Dayan Viciedo's AAA statistics were...205 games/795 AB/.287 BA/.341 OBP/40 HR/125 RBI All 22 years old and younger.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ May 18, 2012 -> 07:01 PM) And we delivered that message how? Did we retaliate? Threw behind LaHair. Ideally he would have taken it in the ribs, but everyone knows what was going on regardless.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ May 18, 2012 -> 06:57 PM) What message was that? QUOTE (Jake @ May 18, 2012 -> 06:50 PM) You're not allowed to hit our guys in the face, accident or not.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 18, 2012 -> 06:49 PM) I didn't get to see the game but why are we freaking out if PK was hit by a high 80's splitter? It's more interesting to think it was intentional.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 18, 2012 -> 06:26 PM) yeah man, splitters just go wherever they want. crazy splitters. Disregarding the fact that the splitter may be the single easiest pitch to miss high and to the arm side with, why would you hit someone on purpose with a slower pitch? With a pitch that is harder to locate? With a 2-2 count? Nonetheless, a message was sent. You're not allowed to hit our guys in the face, accident or not.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ May 18, 2012 -> 06:18 PM) Jon Garland won a World Series ring with the Sox. What has Wood ever won with the Cubs? Just like the Cubs and their fans to celebrate mediocrity. CTL was talking about Dempster, calling him a "winner" shortly after calling Wood a "winner" What's with these Cubs? A bunch of winners, yet no winning?

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 18, 2012 -> 06:15 PM) Not sure if this is directed at me. I had the disclaimer of not seeing the game. Had no clue what type of pitch was thrown. You're good

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ May 18, 2012 -> 04:57 PM) Again, you can't. You're standing in the spot where the ball will land. To adjust the angle enough to get the ball out of the sun, you'd have to run at least 10 feet to the left or right, as it's coming down. Unfortunately, the sun wins sometimes. I'm not mad. Do I think some OF'ers have that played better? Yes, probably. But it didn't cost us, it was a tough play and he didn't make it.

You don't hit guys with splitters on purpose. Why is this so hard to understand?

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 18, 2012 -> 05:24 PM) Yes it was intentional. Watch the replay. They call certain pitchers headhunters for a reason. I'd like to hear more about what hawk said on the postgame interview. Did Hawk change his stance that the punk threw at Paulie? Great win. Interesting the Sox could hang on with the lovefest of Wood going on. Two good young relievers on the White Sox. The rest of them blow, however, with the exception of maybe Crain on certain nights. Beckham's clutch homer again proves he has some special talent. He needs to get his act together and start blossoming. It seems like he tries and does not loaf. There's just something missing in his offensive game. Not today, however. Nice bomb. lol like lol board rules prevent me from stating my thoughts

QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 18, 2012 -> 05:42 PM) Don't know if this was commented on, but Smardjia hit Heyward the next time up after he homered earlier this year. Make of that what you will. That one was intentional, for sure. First pitch fastball and the catcher didn't even move.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 18, 2012 -> 09:17 AM) Ignoring the fact that his OPS in the minors was abysmal? I'd imagine it is likely >.400. I'm not campaigning to make Eduardo a fixture over there, but he is clearly better than Morel right now. It's clear from watching the games and we're only making Morel worse by leaving him out there to die.

I think he feels very out of place as the unofficial Cubs spokesman on a White Sox broadcast.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ May 18, 2012 -> 04:23 PM) Missed the game. Can somebody tell me more about PK getting beaned? Was it intentional? Samardzija barely missed him with a fastball up and in. Next pitch was a splitter and hit Paulie in the eye/underside of the visor of his helmet. 2-2 count. 0 chance he meant to hit him, because that's not how you do it. If it was a fastball, there would be a little doubt. Pitchers that are anxious pitching to a guy that just hit his fastball a mile tend to let them slip a little early, especially something like a splitter.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ May 18, 2012 -> 04:09 PM) For those of you that played outfield, regardless of sunglasses and mitt, you know that if the ball goes into the sun on the way down, you're f***ed. That's the worst. I expect a pro to be able to adjust his angle and not let that happen. However, Rios doesn't play many day games, has rarely played in Wrigley, and I assume he won't let it happen again. No big deal.

Might be a little bit before we know about possible concussion.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 18, 2012 -> 04:04 PM) Sunglasses on and a glove to shield the sun .............no excuse! Who gives a s***, we won!!!

This is why we're fans.

f*** the cubs.

WHITE SOX WINNAAAAA