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QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Aug 26, 2005 -> 09:41 PM) Konerko took 2 fastball strikes, the first one right down broadway, then swings at a hook in the dirt. It was a clueless terrible AB. Neither one of those pitches were right down the middle. They were low and away. He could sit there and throw to that corner all night and they have no choice. He has to swing at that curve because it looks like a fastball going to paint the corner again, unless he is just guessing curveball and hoping and thats when you get K'ed looking like AJ.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 26, 2005 -> 09:40 PM) Dude...I guarantee you I've played as much baseball as just about anyone on here, and faced more 90 mph plus fastballs than anyone. My problem with PK's at bat was this: what was he looking for? I'm not upset that the guys aren't getting hits against him. Rather, just a lot of guys seem like once they get two strikes, they're just waiting to be aced. At least with Johan, we go down swinging. Paulie saw that low and away fastball coming to hit that corner again, but Hernandez dropped a sick curve. AJ had no chance to hit that last pitch. You ahve to take the chance that maybe it'll get called a ball because swinging at it will do no good. THis guy is incredible.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 26, 2005 -> 09:36 PM) I know Hernandez has great stuff, but the approach by so many of these hitters are awful. He's been around the plate all night....why are they just sitting their with the bat on their shoulders? Dude. He was throwing 98 on the corners and dropping a sick curve. DO you know how baseball works? Have you played? Do you know how hard it is to hit a 97 mph fastball low and away right on the corner that will be called a strike? It's next to impossible.

Cmon Paul. Big chance here.

That's why you keep Burly in.

Ugh. I woulda kept Burly in.

I woulda liked to seen burly complete it. But thats just me.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 08:31 PM) Oh boy, here we go again. Cliff's fastball is just not the same lately. He hasn't had much work lately.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 08:15 PM) I completely agree with you...but this is Ozzie we're talking about. Right or wrong, he loves to have his starters go as long as possible. Considering we have a lot of games in a row, including 4 in a 3 day period next week. I think its a good idea to get your bullpen as much rest as possible. Unless you want Adkins to come in.

Fatt Lecroy ownz Burly.

12-3 Tampa. Safe to say that Tampa's probably going to win.

BEEEEEEEEEEAUTIFUL

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 07:21 PM) True, I forgot Dye was up. It's just a tough call with Everett not running well at all these days. Well. Not sure how that looks now. Haha.

Close. Hopefully 4 is enough. With Dye struggling hardcore I like the call by Joey.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 07:17 PM) We really, really need to score one of these runs here. Hell, if I was the Twins, I'd walk Everett, and take my chances with PK hitting into a 5-4-3 triple play. Timo...this inning is all you baby! Carls 5-6, should be 6-6, I'd walk him too.

Haha. Hawk laughing at himself saying Iguchi jerks it

Good job Timo.

WEll. Hopefully 9 runs will be enough.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 07:01 PM) Isn't that always the case when we play the Twins in the 2nd half of the season? It's not usually this ridiculous though. THe funny thing is that a lot of these players who are making good plays have played crappy D most of the year.

Mercy.

Ugh. The one time not to hit and run. We just can't get any break.

Good hit Aaron.

Well. I hope Burly is satisfied with 2.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 06:40 PM) I emailed Hawk asking him to clarify his "where would he play" stance. You think there's any chance he will read it? not so much

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 06:24 PM) Well, if we were complaining about the Sox going out to a 2-0 early lead, it would show that we're not really Sox fans. You want a complaint, fine: Dye and Rowand continue to suck, and Timo is a disgraceful leadoff man. Is that better? Im more worried about Rowand than Dye. We knew Dye was a streaky hitter. REAL hot and REAL cold. I'd prefer Dye be REAL hot in September. Rowand on the other hand. Just real worried about him.