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QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 02:43 PM) If we don't win at least 1 we can lose the ALHF. Correct, if either the yanks or bosox sweep this weekends series.

QUOTE(chisoxfan79 @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 02:27 PM) Does anybody know a Red Sox message board? We should break the news to them about the lineup. They know or atleast their radio stations do.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 02:23 PM) No, every team has to respect the game and always play to win. If teams were allowed to take the night off, baseball would be like wrestling (the WWF variety). We'll see how Ozzie does the rest of the series. Maybe it's day off tonight and they'll play all weekend. I would reject the counter argument of everyone on a MLB roster is a ML player and capable of winning the game. Every fan knows these guys are not as good as the guys they are replacing. Once again tex, our starters have got dominated by Millwood to the tune of a 1.33 era this year, these bench players have something to play for and our regulars really do not. Also, our team earned this right, Scoscia I believe pulled off something similar the day after the Angels clinched. By the way, Borch is batting .800 this year.

Let me add, Millwood has a 1.33 era against us this year, why not try a whole new lineup? To be honest all these guys playing have something to play for and our starters really don't.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 02:16 PM) This is bogus. If the White Sox were playing Cleveland for their playoff lives and either the Yankees or Red Sox put this crap on the field which would hurt their chances, there would be outrage. I have no problem with a regular Sunday line-up tonight, but this is stretching it. If Cleveland rolls tonight, this will have repercussions in the future, believe me. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Ozzie gets a call from the commissioner's office as well. And before anyone skewers me, just put yourselves in NY or Boston's shoes. We earned this right Dick, they didn't.

QUOTE(chisoxfan79 @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 02:11 PM) Did anybody hear about Bud Selig sending a letter to the Sox about fielding a competitive team the next 3 games? I thought I heard it in the score but I am not sure. If he did that, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if that's why ozzie put this lineup out there.

I guess Boston radio is already b****ing about this, oh well...we earned this right. Anyways, I'm actually excited to see this lineup play. Extremely happy to see Ross, Borch and Anderson in there.

QUOTE(kman @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 02:06 PM) lol thnx for the info, shuld i order my sat tix online or kan i get them at the day of sat's covention at the hotel? Order them online, saturday is usually sold out.

LMAO, here's the lineup tonight: 1. Pods 2. Anderson 3. Gload 4. Borch 5. Crede 6. Timo 7. Widger 8. Blum 9. Harris

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 02:01 PM) Go. And if you are 21+ stay at the hotel and hang out at the bar at night. Good times... Pssh, you don't have to be 21 to stay at the hotel.

I went to a bob evans restaurant last week, there were people smoking right by us and I couldn't even eat my food. This is a damn good ban imo.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 01:58 PM) If you want autographs, expect to spend most of you day in lines. Ya, my first ever soxfest I spent a lot of time in the Todd Ritchie/Jim Parque line.

QUOTE(kman @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 01:51 PM) ye saturday looked to be the best because of the time periods so ill go to that 1. Geez ive never been be4 Im curious on how its all set up procedures and all. Also what kind of area is it is the space provided big enough to hold every1 or is it a lil cramped? Thanx Nope, it's really not cramped at all. Lots of things to do and people scattered all over the place.

QUOTE(kman @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 01:47 PM) I was thinking of goin 1 of the 3 days and I noticed Saturdays tix are 5 doll more expensive. I was wondering is there any special day to go or is it all luck on which day is the best thnx. Saturday is the longest and usually most crowded, I'd say that would be the best day to go thought if you're only going one day because of the fact it is the longest.

QUOTE(Brian @ Sep 29, 2005 -> 02:19 PM) Did you guys hear the White Sox clinched the AL Central today? Who?

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 01:26 PM) It was a recent change. In the past the loser of the Div Champ game went home. I didn't say I didn't believe it. I said a better source was needed to verify it. I found that source & now I agree. Anyways what matters to the CWS now is ALHF adv. CWS & BOS can both finish with 96 wins or CWS & NYY can both finish with 97 wins. So what decides ALHF? We win 1 then we clinch throughout or as long as there isn't a sweep either way in the Boston/NYY series we also clinch it.

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 01:15 PM) http://sports.ign.com/articles/451/451166p1.html This is the best source I could find. CWS 96-66, CLE 96-66, BOS 96-66, NYY 94-67 Scenario #1: Tie for Div Champ & win % > win % of either 2nd place team (NYY, OAK) then the Div Champ is decided by past performance (H2H, etc.). This is the scenario by which the CWS clinched the ALC. CWS 97-65, CLE 95-67, BOS 95-67, NYY 95-67 Scenario #5 Tie for Div Champ & win % = win % of either 2nd place team (CLE, OAK) then 2 game playoff: Div Champ game, WC Champ game. CWS 96-66, CLE 96-66, NYY 96-66 Juggs, why don't you ever believe people on this site when we tell you something?? If boston wins 2 of 3 and cleveland wins 2 of 3, NY and Boston play on Monday for the east, the loser plays Cleveland on tuesday for the wildcard, the end.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 11:41 AM) I would MUCH rather play EITHER NYY or BOS then ANA right now. ANA is going to be well rested, and I can also say that Texas can't beat ANA out of a wet paper sack. Texas has been ANA's b**** all year. Kap, I understand what you're saying but I maintain I don't care who the sox play plus there is no way I could ever root for them to lose a series.

QUOTE(hi8is @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 11:37 AM) I SAY KICK THE f***ING s*** OUT OF THEM IN ALL 3 GAMES! YES! ^^^^^^^^^^^

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 01:08 AM) "You dont win 96 games on accident. You don't win 96 games by luck. You win 96 games, because, damnit, you're good!"---Hawk Ya, I'm not sure why I posted this in the posts of the months thread, I had it in my mind that it was quotes of the month.

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 10:47 AM) NYY have been nearly as hot as CLE the past two months. If BOS & CLE go 2-1 this weekend then NYY win the ALE & BOS & CLE play for the WC. CLE will NOT have a better record than either NYY or BOS so H2H will decide the ALE. NYY will have a 10-9 adv in that scenario. If BOS beats CLE we would play BOS in the opening round. If CLE beats BOS we would play either NYY or LAA (I think it will be LAA). LAA needs to sweep the Rangers in Texas to reach 95 wins. I think that's doubtful. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/standings/grid BOS vCWS 4-3, vCLE 4-2, vLAA 6-4, vNYY 7-9 LAA vCWS 6-4, vCLE 5-3, vNYY 6-4 NYY vCWS 3-3, vCLE 4-3 No, that's incorrect. If Boston and Cleveland go 2 and 1 then the yanks and bosox play for the al east title on monday, after that the loser would play the Indians for the wildcard on Tuesday.

Great post smalls, I'm sure he's loving this. It's amazing how sports can bring families together and it's funny for me reading all of your guys stories how your dad got you hooked on the sox. For me it's the exact opposite, my dad was never really a baseball fan but since I've become a die hard all the sudden more and more each year he's becoming a big fan, he's even going to a playoff game with me this year, I got him hooked.

QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 10:31 AM) Colon's stats aren't that great with the exception of wins. In fact he hasn't even had a great 2nd half. He has gotten a ton of run support. His ERA is 3.48 which is high for a guy contending for the Cy Young. In fact a lot of Buehrle's stats are better. I think this next start for Buehrle will decide the outcome of this thing. This race is still up for grabs. It'll be Bartolo or Rivera.

QUOTE(sircaffey @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 10:22 AM) I'll take the extra arm that has loads of playoff experience over another useless bat off the bench. Even if El Duque doesn't pitch in the playoffs, his experience and leadership could prove far more valuable than a Blum strikeout. So the extra arm means no Blum or Gload. Meaning if we need a pinch runner for Pauly in a late game situation it can't happen.

"You dont win 96 games on accident. You don't win 96 games by luck. You win 96 games, because, damnit, you're good!"---Hawk