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QUOTE(marsh @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 04:10 PM) I asked my wife what she wanted for her birthday. She hinted she wanted something that goes from 0-200 in five seconds. I bought her a scale.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 04:14 PM) Watch him go 4 for 4 with a homer tonight.. I thought yesterday Rowand was going to have a horrendous game

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 03:10 PM) While TO's situation is really uncalled for since he signed the contract last year and is getting paid a ton. I dont blame Walker, he proved last year he was an elite WR and now deserves to get paid like one. Thats how the system works. He signed a contract, he should play it out. He wants a big pay day, play like you did last year until your contract's up and you'll get a big pay day.

I hope he makes it. My favorite college basketball player, ever.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 03:51 PM) let me guess -- he said the sox are toast unless they make huge changes. He was actually the positive one They basically asked if the Sox were cursed now, pretty dumb.

QUOTE(AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 03:50 PM) What is this board's love affair with Ross Gload? He can hit, he can run, and he plays a great defensive first base, what else do you want?

Who knows, facing a knuckleballer is so much different then facing anybody else. Uh oh, sox second topic on pti, not gonna be pretty with Mariotti on.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 03:26 PM) Rowand batting two? I like it, gives Gooch a much needed day off to clear his head. I'd almost like if he got right back out there but no big deal. The knuckleball might have f***ed him up a bit so I can see why he'd get the day off.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 11:40 AM) It cracks me up more if someone thinks that Ozzie is actually a superior in-game manager. That aspect is definitely not a strong suit of his. There's no doubt about this but if he's not managing this team right now, we're no where near 30 over.

QUOTE(Greg Hibbard @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 02:59 PM) I'm just about done with this guy That's nice.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 08:40 AM) Is it true we now have a losing record against teams playing above .500?? At least we still have chemistry. No, it's not true.

QUOTE(AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 02:43 PM) I'd take my chances with Paul who has 21 homers over Gload who has done nothing in his career. I'd take my chances with Willie Harris blindfolded rather then Pauly at this point.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 10:33 PM) If a DL is out there that makes sense, Kenny is going to make it. At the same time I don't want him making a deal just to say he made a deal. It better make some sense cause if you go out and force yourself into something it could be even worse. This is the beauty about a big lead, I'm not saying anything is over cause I don't believe it is but atleast with a comfy lead Kenny doesn't have to rush into anything that he might have had to the past few years. He's in the drivers seat, if something's out there that makes sense it'll be done, I got a feeling we'll know very, very soon what KW's up to and when I say soon I mean tomorrow.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 01:56 AM) From the trib: Everett handled the designated hitter duties in place of Frank Thomas, who has felt soreness in his left ankle. The soreness isn't believed to be serious enough to consider a trip to the disabled list. I'm starting to sway towards Cheats point of view. After hearing kenny's interview today it seemed like something might be up.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 12:50 AM) You take any negative comment way too seriously. If you really think this offense is good, then I don't know what to say. This week, besides for the Spurling Sensation, the offense has been piss poor. We can't score without a homer it seems like or a reliever coming in and just pitching awful. Sometimes, the offense has to go out there and just outslug the opposition. Our pitchers have pitched under so much stress this season without a lot of room for error. If anyone actually thinks our pitching will match it's first half of the year, then I recommend you watch games at the Cell when it gets hot out. Like I said I'm done discussing all of this. You guys win, happy?

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 12:50 AM) And you are going on the idea that our pitchers are going to shut down the best offense in baseball. I forget..... Ok, I'm done, you win. I don't know what else to say anymore, they score runs against a good pitcher and it's not enough, FINE.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 12:45 AM) Clement didnt have ace stuff. If you think this was vintage Clement then I think your seats were a bit too far up in the UD. A few solo homers and a few hits. They should of rocked him big time. It's always something. Most of the time when Buehrle gets 5 runs the Sox win, Red sox, Devil Rays, the Knights, usually it won't matter. Clement's there ace and we hit him fine, I don't know what else you want.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 12:38 AM) The reason we're pissed off is we just lost 3 games in the standings in a little over 50 hours. Also, our current line-up just doesn't match-up well with the above average teams we have to face during the 2nd half of the season. WHAT DID THE OFFENSE DO WRONG TODAY?? WHAT WHAT WHAT, PLEASE TELL ME

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 12:40 AM) Great stats Frank the tank. It's just a matter of time before some people realize our offense isn't playoff caliber. And the thing is, it's not how it performs in the postseason that worries me. Right now, my only concern is getting to the postseason. We've still looked like s*** against nearly every top pitcher we've faced this season. And what did the offense do wrong tonight? Was it score 4 runs off Clement in 6 innings or tie the game off Schilling in the 8th? Last time I checked at this point Clement's their ace and we hit him fine.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 12:34 AM) I made some statements in this thread, but by no means do I think Willie should be starting over Iguchi. Hell, I'd rather have Ozuna play 2nd base during games in which we bench Iguchi. However, I disagree with all those who are overrating Iguchi so much. To say he's been absolutely awesome is quite a stretch. I think one of the reason so many think he's been spectacular is because they're comparing him to Willie Harris. I said it and I meant it. There hasn't been a better number two hitter in baseball this year.

QUOTE(rangercal @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 12:20 AM) I always felt Willie had a better arm and D than Gooch. So Im sorry for looking at the importance in that. All I'm going to say is this team would be so much worse right now if Tad wasn't batting 2nd. He's been awesome, absolutely awesome.

QUOTE(rangercal @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 12:11 AM) Quit with this getting guys over BS. Like Fathom said we could put a pitcher in the # 2 hole with that approach. All I know is when I seen Willie Harris Healthy and starting he did a great job. The only reason rowand finally got his shot last year was because of all the injuries. WE HAD NO CHOICE. Other wise I bet Rowand= Traded You just don't understand the importance of getting a guy over to 3rd with less then 2 outs I guess.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jul 22, 2005 -> 12:09 AM) Iguchi has done everything that's been asked of him. This is problem with examining stats. The little things that don't show up in the stats, or even deplete a player's stats are the things it takes to win ballgames. Iguchi had gone 35 games without an error. He's performed in the #2 spot in the order just as it's supposed to be done. He's become part of and awesome DP combo with Uribe. No, Willie Harris should not be the starting 2B. In fact, if it wasn't for Crede's bad back, Harris wouldn't even be with the big club. Once again I'll say this is a stupid thread because of the reasons you mentioned. Iguchi you can not look into numbers, the guy has been absolutely magnificent, him and omar vizquel are the best number 2 hitters in baseball, period.

QUOTE(rangercal @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 11:57 PM) Gooch looks lost at the plat a lot. what is scaring me is he looks lost on D too. Far from awesome. Far from stupid. No, no I'll say it again it's a stupid thread. I can't even explain to you how much worse the offense would be without Iguchi this year. He f***ed up today on defense, the double error no doubt but overall he's been solid defensively, not to mention he turns the dp as good as anyone in baseball. This thread's dumb.