RockRaines

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jun 23, 2006 -> 10:22 AM) This is also Liriano's first time around the league as a starter. Zambrano has proven for years now that he's just an unbelievable pitcher even though he's a psycho. Liriano is one hell of a talent but his numbers are sure to go up a bit once he pitches a little more. Zambrano wasnt this dominant even in his first time around. Not to mention he plays in the NL.

QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:06 PM) For future benefits? I'll buy that. But right now, at this very moment, Carlos Zambrano is the most unhittable pitcher in the major leagues, regardless of age. eh, I would rather have several guys before him. But Liriano is already a better pitcher. Liriano 7-1 2.17 1.06 WHIP .217 BAA Zambrano 6-3 2.83 ERA 1.26 WHIP .191 BAA According to your own opinion on pitchers, WHIP is the ultimate way to see who is the best arm. Well Liriano looks to be more dominant this year. He also plays in a much stronger Division, and is in the AL which usually adds a run to your ERA.

QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Jun 23, 2006 -> 09:37 AM) Wasn't there an incident in Texas?...j/k Actually I remeber an incident in the late 90s in Cleveland when the Sox complained that people were stealing signs next to them in their dugout. (if you recall there is seating next to the dugouts). I remember the Sox taping paper on the glass seperating them during the game. Its one thing stealing signs about hit and runs and stealing bases. Stealing the signs with a camera for every pitch, having someone relay that sign to the dugout, then having someone sign the pitch to the batter is almost impossible. Sounds like the cards got a little cubbie in them.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 03:37 PM) I can't wait for the second season to come out on DVD. Lost! is incredible. ebay

QUOTE(CardsJimEdmonds15 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 09:12 PM) I could take this and say.. I hope the Tigers sweep us just to piss ya off more but I think we'll show up after this game im thinking your concussion got to ya there

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 04:13 PM) whether his velocity is back or not (which I doubt) he's still not getting anyone out because he doesnt trust his fastball. I dont think its a steroids/velocity issue, its more of a bad pitching issue. Not getting anyone out huh? Nice one.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 24, 2006 -> 09:29 AM) Anderson>Corey Patterson. A month of decent play doesnt make a player. We have seen what Corey Patterson is capable of, and that is a flailing mess at the plate. Give it to the all star break, and if he is over .270 I will take another look. His defense is pitiful by the way, im surprised anyone is backing that up. Ah, I guess my opinion wasnt that bad on him.

QUOTE(beautox @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 02:59 PM) I know rock, i just didn't want to rub it in your face,

Update: Patterson now hitting .294 Looks like im going to be the loser in this bet.

I have to say, a couple of weeks ago someone was posting all these notes about how great a show Lost was. I didnt believe you guys for a second. So I went to my local Blockbuster, burned the season and began watching it last week. After about 6 days I have almost finished the first season, with a bootleg version of season 2 on the way. Seriously this show is so addicting, im wondering why I didnt watch it sooner. I would recommend this show to anyone who wants to watch something this summer that is not crap. Lost is the real deal. Thanks for wasting my life, Soxtalk.

First and foremost, the way this team was selected was bulls***. We just didnt put the best players out there. Secondly, Arenas is ahorrible coach, trainer, and strategist. His formations are horrible and their attack is enemic. When they starting actually attacking the box, we had chances. How much of a f***ing mystery was that? Next WC, there better be some serious changes, this team flat out got rolled by two teams they could have beaten.

QUOTE(LVSoxFan @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:58 AM) I can handle a lot more than that, thanks. "Get real"? I pointed out where Mariotti had some points and your blanket dismissal was simply that he was a piece of crap. Ooookay, so that's your answer. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while. You refuse to acknowledge that and I'm the one who needs to "get real"? Lets face it LV. Mariotti has gotten by on writing opinion pieces that basically contain no sports substance at all. It doesnt even include interviews that he personally does with the players or coaches. He is basically a blogger who is paid to write for the Sun Times. He really holds no credibility as a sports writer and his role in this city will fade away as long as he continues down that path. Opinion-only writers have no place in the sports world, you have to have some substance or actual dialougue with a team or indiv players to make yourself credible. Since he does not have any of that, he has no credibility. Mariotti's legacy will fade, but Ozzie's ring will not.

QUOTE(samclemens @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 10:01 PM) just what does it take to get medical-grade herb prescribed to you? thats all i want to know. If you find out, PM me asap. QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 10:26 PM) I think the states should end their open defiance of federal law and prosecute people who break the f***ing law. Underrage drinking is alot worse of a crime than smoking pot IMO. Alot more deaths from booze.

QUOTE(knightni @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 01:58 AM) I have World Cup honies pics too, but they um... aren't kosher here on Soxtalk. feel free to pm them to me.

QUOTE(Athomeboy_2000 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:01 AM) Oh I dont doubt that at all. Doesn't mean it's any less right. Just cheap and petty in my opinion. I still agree to this day that acting that way is wrong and ruins the sport. But it is the way its played overseas, and it pisses me off to see it on the world stage.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 10:54 AM) His son got hit in the ass. He should be pissed off at Ponson. Maybe he didn't try to hit any White Sox batter, but even LaRussa said it looked bad, and Ponson even said he didn't blame the Sox for being pissed. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

QUOTE(Athomeboy_2000 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 10:54 AM) I agree. All the fake falls, fake injuries, and acting is so rediculous. I hope America never stoops to internation soccer level. Stick with basketball, baseball, and American football. Leave soccer to the rest of the world. Have you ever played internationally? I lived in europe for a summer playing club ball when I was younger. It amazed me how much they used injuries to their advantage. I recall one of the spanish teams we faced used what I call the "miracle bucket." Their players would roll around screaming in pain. The coach/trainer would come on to the field, dip a sponge in the water, put the sponge on the injured area, and the guy would be in perfect health. It was amazing. As an american I was so used to playing through injuries and hacks, I just wasnt use to the theatrics.

Its over, there is no way to score 2 goals in this time.

They started playing too late. This should have been their approach all game.

Seriously, take McBride out and put EJ in. Move up some attacker for god sakes we need 2 goals!!!!

QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 10:00 AM) What in 3 years?? No, when he goes into the draft next year, if the knicks are in last, we get their pick again. And Oden.

QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 09:58 AM) Its the US against the refs...PHANTOM CALLS!!! US really needs to start pushing the ball Not to be a whiner or a conspiracist. But doesnt it seem like in the last 2 games especially, the refs have taken a harder line on the US team. Could it be our standing politically in the world? Because we are at war?

Ummm Ichiro on this team would be deadly. Crawford would be better in the long run, but Ichiro is a downright stud. He is on a huge roll right now, and would be solid in the field.

Jesus, I feel like the refs just hate the US team in this tourney. Over and over we get screwed by calls and cards. EJ better be on the pitch in the 2nd half. This is getting ridiculous.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 09:30 AM) Could you explain what that means a bit for the soccer impaired? when using those numbers its the formation, the first number being the defense, then moving forward. For example, alot of teams will play a 4-4-2. 4 defense 4 midfield 2 strikers.