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Betemit sitting on curveball. Why aren't our hitters sitting on the fastball, and then adjusting?

Alexei still can't hit or recognize a curve. If that's the case, I don't know why he isn't waiting for the fastball. That's all I would do. Gordon with the error which saves Alexei's ass.

QUOTE (qwerty @ Apr 9, 2009 -> 03:32 PM) He clearly had no control of the ball whether it was on the exchange or not. He was trying to grab at something that was not there. I would understand if the ball was firmly in the glove and he dropped it, the ball was bobbling around in the mitt erratically. That's on the rule book.

QUOTE (qwerty @ Apr 9, 2009 -> 03:27 PM) It was in his glove for roughly a half second. Yet, it was still on the exchange.

I don't know if that was so horrific. He dropped the ball on the exchange after watching it twice.

I have a bad feeling that bad Dotel is going to show up today.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 9, 2009 -> 10:59 AM) You're not exactly selling him very hard there, are you? I'm not saying he's terrible, but his impact is that of when Luol Deng was even having decent games. Somehow at the end of the game, he ends up with his stats, but no one knows how he exactly got them outside a few games.

I'm surprised Sox fans didn't mention Rolls Royce Clayton with all the hate they have for him.

QUOTE (rangercal @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 10:11 PM) He is a shade under his averages in about every category, otherwise I have no idea what you are talking about. Ask Grizzlies fans. You got to watch him play and you realize that he's had a year where his impact on the game is Luol Deng like.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 04:20 PM) Mayo is a slightly taller Ben Gordon. I'm calling it right now. He can't do anything but chuck up shots. He makes a lot of them, but he's a one dimensional player. SMH. Mayo is pretty damn good defensively already. He has all-defensive potential. He also is a great play-maker. Thing is, he has a poor squad with and Rudy isnt anywhere as good as last year.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 05:55 PM) Got back from the game. Awesome. For those who didn't get to really watch it, some things the box score didn't tell you... --Wise's strike outs weren't just strike outs - they were absolutely pathetic at bats. --Wise's bunt attempts were just plain stupid - the 3B was at the pitcher's level, and Wise was STILL trying to push, instead of dragging down the empty first base line. --The play Fields made at third to peg at home was outstanding --Chris Getz can play a very good 2B, it would seem, and he NEVER slowed down on that single-he-hustled-into-a-double. --WTF is up with the baserunning? Three horrible running decisions made on the basepaths. Not just being aggresive, but being outright stupid. They weren't even close plays. --Jenks had good velocity - 95-96 on the park gun - even though its just Opening Day. --Buehrle was not himself - not just in the results, but his motion and demeanor didn't look right. --F-18's are loud. --Gate 5 looks decent but incomplete. --The new out of town scoreboard needs some work, and had errors and bad data pretty regularly. FUN GAME THOUGH!!! Glad you enjoyed it. Did Buehrle look hurt or just plain out of it?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 04:01 PM) and on Getz, given it has only been one game, but I still don't think it's unreasonable (and perhaps it's very reasonable) that someone will have to move, either to a new position or organization, because Getz is that good. And the players I'm speaking of specifically are Beckham and Alexei. I agree. He's a glue guy that you need in your lineup or else you have a bunch of guys who can't run the bases and who can't start off a rally. Maybe move Beckham to 1B. Maybe they plan on Alexei in CF. There's a ton of possibilities. Maybe Beckham does so great we deal him for an awesome package that we can't refuse. Either way, I hope Getz sticks around.

QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 03:55 PM) you went to a movie on Sox opening day??? for shame Agreed. BTW, favorite play of the game was Getz using his baseball IQ and seeing that his weak single made it out of the infield and stretched a single into a double. Even with Podsednik in '05, I don't think he would ever do that. I really think Getz and Mike Fontenot could be brothers seperated at birth. They're pretty good defensively, don't do anything great, but know how to use their head to make sure they don't do anything bad. Sometimes that's all you need.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 03:52 PM) DeWayne Wise needs to not be on this roster. That's the most alarming thing. Stone took a shot too. 3K's and 4 total outs, did not reach base. That's unacceptable from your leadoff hitter. Even from a 9 hitter, you have to contribute something. Even make Meche waste some pitches. Even if he stood there and kept the bat on his shoulder and didn't swing the home game, he would've done us a service.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 03:48 PM) still trying to figure out why they didn't bring in Mahay to face Thome...but I'll take it. Mahay, Cruz, or even Soria with the game in the balance there. Also, as Ozzie is talking about it here, why did Cox send Jermaine after we scored our first run? The man was out as soon as Cox waived his hand.

QUOTE (SoxFan101 @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 03:47 PM) When have you ever seen Crede bunt for a hit like Fields did? Also, while Crede is obviously the superior defensive 3B, I dont think he makes the play to get the out at home like Fields was able too. Defensively, I disagree. I could see old Crede making that throw. Offensively, you are correct. Crede would not attempt the bunt like that.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 03:45 PM) 800 career games played for Joe and not a single bunt hit. If third basemen are going to play Josh back like Gordon did today, it's nice to know that Josh is willing and capable of dropping down a bunt and beating it out with that good speed of his. I was happy about the bunt. I'll agree with you there. I don't think Crede would have attempted that.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 03:44 PM) Crede doesn't make that play Fields did coming home in I believe it was the third inning? That was all athleticism right there. I saw that play and I think a healthy Crede could make that play. Now if you're talking about wheelchair wonderboy that is Joe Crede, then probably not.

Also, I ask that mods only change the score. The reason why I placed Official Post Game Thread Winner, was because it seems like a lot of people will only post "AWESOME - THOMEZ WUZ THE MANZ". I wanted to try something different where people actually talk about the game, both good and bad. Just an idea.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 03:39 PM) Thank god for Jim Thome. Josh Fields did a couple of things today that our last 3B couldn't DREAM of doing (that's the last time I'll compare the two.) Getz is going to be a hell of a player for us, can't wait until we find a major league hitter to pair with him at the top. Richard, Dotel, Jenks -> excellence I don't see what Josh Fields did today that Crede cannot. I'm not trying to start a war or anything, and I like Fields at 3B now that he's healthy. Also, Quentin's swing seemed a bit long. Fields has a quicker swing it seems like. I really really like Getz as well.

I was more concerned with Buehrle struggling against the Royals and Wise stinking it up of course as well as a terrible approach by AJ at the plate with the bases juiced. He tried to pull a ball that if he went away with it, he would've been able to leg out a triple.

1st place. Magic Number = 161 Actually 4-2, I accidentally pressed 1 fellas.

I don't mind the lineup honestly. Getz has been doing what I would want my #2 hitter to do. And he's already shown his speed on the basepaths. Only thing I would change is Alexei leading off, similar to Alfonso since he should get more fastballs up there, and BA in CF at the 9 slot.

Stone has already taken shots this game. On a fastball down the middle that Wise missed. "If you can't hit that pitch, you're selling cars."

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