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QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Oct 9, 2005 -> 02:48 PM) When you find that reason, please post it. You're defending Ozzie for a reason of which ou don't even know what it is? That makes sense. Do I have to understand the reason to use this arguement? Let's put this whole f***ing thing into context then. We have NO f***ING CLUE what goes on in that clubhouse. We are all on the outside looking in. Sorry, fellas. I know some of you think you could be skipper, but, you're not. Do I know the reason? No. BUT, do I see time and time again he goes to Marte over Cotts? Yes. Ozzie knows a LOT more baseball than I. And, I'm just going to take a guess here, a LOT more baseball than you. He goes to him time and time again for a reason. He has ALL the information you are PRIVY to and MORE and he STILL goes to the worse statistical pticher of the two. Why?

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Oct 9, 2005 -> 02:43 PM) Anyone but Marte in there. THE Luis Vizcaino?

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Oct 9, 2005 -> 02:42 PM) Exactly, Basically the same thing I just said the post under yours, if Damaso is on the roster he's in danger of being used cause of that damn left hand of his. Viz will only be used if we run out of pitchers some how. No damaso means more cotts, more cotts means more outs. Can someone please venture a guess as to why Damaso is used time and time again over Cotts. Is it because Ozzie doesn't like Neal? Does he not like his hair? Does he have a thing against Illinois State. Ozzie does the things he does for A REASON. Yes, I know it's VERY easy to criticize Ozzie's managerial decisions. Sometimes, those criticisms couldn't be more spot on. But, you can do that for each and every manager in baseball. Honestly, you think if we were Card fans or Yankee fans or Padre fans or Devil Ray fans we wouldn't question the manager? Of course we would. You could do that of any manager in baseball. They keep guys around and use them for a reason. Let's not throw Marte under the bus just yet. That's all.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Oct 9, 2005 -> 02:41 PM) Sweet Jesus, i hope this never, ever happens. Cotts is spent. You'd rather see........

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Oct 9, 2005 -> 02:34 PM) I meant if those two are the last two left in the bullpen then I want viz out there for an inning much more then I want damaso out there for an inning. Viz's splits against lefties are definitely not good, Damaso's suck as well though. I'm with you there. Statistically, those two are dreadful against left handed hitting. I don't have the splits in front of me, but, I'm pretty sure the trio of Politte, Hermanson and Cotts have much, much, much better lefty splits. But, the playoffs are a whole different beast. I'm not too familiar with the strengths of the Yankee and Angel lefties, but, we have a manager that coaches with his gut and I could very easily see Marte trot out in the eigth to get two tough lefties out or a lefty and a righty out. Vizcaino on the other hand........ Like I said earlier, I guess I'm just having a hard time understanding why the arguement is McCarthy v. Marte instead of Vizcaino v. McCarthy.

No, I think you guys are right. Again, Ozzie has nothing on armchair, Soxtalk managerial committee. For ages, it has been believed that left hander pitchers have an inherant advantage versus left handed batters. But, let's live and die by those stats and trot out a guy like Vizcaino over a left handed reliever--and one, that, if on his game, can be one of the best left handed relievers in all of baseball--because Marte "can't get anybody out." Believe me, I'm far from leading the Damaso Marte fan club, but I don't understand why the argument isn't one of Vizcaino versus McCarthy instead of Marte versus McCarthy.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Oct 9, 2005 -> 02:27 PM) No doubt, but if the situation comes to it, I'd much rather have viz out there then damaso. Viz's splits are horrendous. You want Vizcaino out there facing a LH instead of Marte? Ok

QUOTE(Art Vandelay @ Oct 9, 2005 -> 01:19 PM) Get a Sox jersey with your own last name or just a # you like. I'm not big on getting current players because once they leave, which most inevitably do, now you have an outdated jersey. Unless you don't mind that. ^^^^^^^^^^^ I'm with you. If you are over the age of 14, you should not wear another man's name on your back. Never understood that one.

QUOTE(fathom @ Oct 9, 2005 -> 02:07 PM) And like we've been saying since the draft, thankfully we drafted Benson instead of a WR that could help this team. I have to declare shananigins on that one. Who the hell would get that wide-out the football? Who? A WR couldn't help this team anymore than say, a power RB or an offensive lineman or a quarterback or f***ing something. At least we'll be front runners in the Leinart sweepstakes. Jesus. This team has a LONG way to go.

Ok, I'm just going to cite a few outings later in the season in which Marte "re"-earned my respect. After having the fallout with Ozzie, Kenny and co. and his alleged firing, Marte enters two ballgames in Minnesotta and turns out two very impressive and CRUCIAL outings in the later innings. Ozzie told him if you want a place on this team and you really think you belong, you have to get it back. He threw him right in the fire and Damaso produced. He's a left handed pitcher, and a pretty talented one at that. If he has "it" he can produce in the clutch and get some big outs. If he doesn't, he starts walking people and puts runners on. He has to be on the roster. I'm sorry. Having him off the roster just doesn't make a lick of sense. One left handed reliever in the ALCS...errrr...I dunno.

We're the worst. Ever. I mean, we're BAD.

Please leave Soxtalk. Please. Pretty please. asking nicely

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Oct 8, 2005 -> 12:27 PM) That preformance just made his White Sox legacy with the Sox. Whatever is done in the future, and what has been done in the past goes for not. El Duque is the man. ...goes for naught. But, yes, this will forever be his shining moment with this organization.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Oct 8, 2005 -> 09:20 AM) Drinking NAtty Ice doesn't sound like celebrating to me! College budget. You've all been there. ...tastes like paint thinner. :puke EDIT: It costs a lot more than you'd think to keep a van full of thirty-one rowdy ALDS winners rolling.

Bought a bunch of $4 Andre champaign and Natty Ice and got absolutely blitzed. I'm actually cleaning up my place right now. Let the good times roll.

I absolutely love Family Guy and thought the movie was really subpar. I'm talking, REALLY subpar. Didn't like it one bit.

QUOTE(FLsouthsider @ Oct 7, 2005 -> 07:56 PM) A good friend of mine is a huge Red Sox fan (and one that talked a whole bunch of trash before the series started), and he's going on a roadtrip tomorrow. I happen to have another friend/accomplice who will be in the car. Now, I have Nancy Faust's version of "Kiss Him Goodbye" in real audio format. Who knows how to either burn this directly onto an audio CD or convert it to mp3 format? My accomplice will be slipping it into the CD player, courtesy of yours truly, about an hour after departure. Thanks in advance. Hey, I wish I could help ya, but A+ on the prank. It's original, it's heartbreaking. It's perfect!

AJ

QUOTE(3RDBASE @ Oct 7, 2005 -> 07:30 PM) Im sooo stoked I'm on my 5th beer now! We're drinkin $4 bottles of Andre champagne at my place. Yup, big spenders. That said, it gets your bull running in a hurry...my goodness.

There's a ton out there. For those much more technologically advanced than myself, please post all you find in this thread. Seriously, Alex, this is such a good idea it might merit a pin for a short while, yes? Check Yahoo sports and cbssportsline...they have a ton!

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Oct 7, 2005 -> 05:56 PM) We appreciate input from other teams fans, especially when its classy. Here's to ya. Ummmmm...yeah... f***IN ALCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe this right now. C'MON NUKE! BIG HELL YEAH!

ALCS MOTHERf***ERS!!!!!!! YEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS BALLCLUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!! f*** YOU DOUBTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EAT IT!!!!!!!! OMG oisdhagipuashgfniasduhsfnv98q32n579p8

EL DUQUE IS AS ADVERTISED!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY s***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG GAME PITCHER EXTRAORDINAIRE THE f***ING HERO!

QUOTE(brijames @ Oct 7, 2005 -> 01:32 PM) Looks like a huge area of rain off to the West of Boston moving East Northeast. Should be in the area within a couple hours. I don't know how long they would wait to play but it doesn't look good for getting this one in tonight. According to weather.com, rain isn't expected until after nine tonight. We should be fine. This is playoff baseball. This game will be played.

T minus 40 minutes!!! The Sox will bring the bats out today. ...and that's more than a feeling.