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That routine play for Anderson there would have been a really rough play for anyone else. Yeah, I could go for some rain now.

Could use a ground ball here.

Keep the run going for 1 more game Mark. Take us home.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Jun 29, 2008 -> 12:36 PM) Um, no, I didn't make that claim. All I claimed is that there was a large amount of volcanic activity under there and that it could have a significant impact. Yes you did. For volcanic activity to have a significant impact on the temperature of the arctic ocean, that's what's required. Go through and do the math yourself if you don't believe me. Either you've got an unprecedented scale of volcanism up there in the last 4 billion years of earth history, or it's insignificant. Take your pick.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jun 29, 2008 -> 03:10 PM) He's actually hitting .311 in his last 10 games so he's moving that average up. He's also 36/40 in SBs. This guy is a career .287 hitter, he hit .320 last year. And his .301 OBP is not too far from Thome's .351 OBP. In 234 ABs this year Thome struck out 73 times, according to my math he strikes out once every 3 ABs. Not good, he's clearly on the decline, I wish everyone would realize that instead of honoring him for being 'so nice and classy'. You lost me right there. A .301 OBP is terrible and is a mile from a .351 OBP. And on Thome, in the middle of his decline you say, his OBP in June is .386 and his OPS in June despite all those pinch hit appearances is .972.

Here's my biggest problem with this. Sy Hersch has been, as far as I can tell, saying "we're about to invade Iran" for at least 3+ years, since like 2005. Whether he's kept it from happening or not, he's been wrong for like 3 years in a row. Why should I buy this story now?

QUOTE (WCSox @ Jun 28, 2008 -> 03:06 PM) Great performance and way for the O and the 'pen to pick up Javy. A sweep would be a nice response, but even 2/3 is a nice response to last weekend's embarrassment. With Mark Buehrle on the mound tomorrow, there is no consolation prize.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 28, 2008 -> 03:58 PM) I hate to b**** about anything after a nice win like today but why was BA not in center in the 9th? To defend the world against the threat of sexy blond communism.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 28, 2008 -> 02:56 PM) Only bad part of today's game...Javier Vazquez and his inability to control his pitches. I'll tolerate him having a bad month if he steps it back up soon and people bail him out. Time for some more Coop/Javy sessions.

The Bullpen's performance today was freaking incredible.

A salute to our bullpen.

YES!

OK Bobby let's get nasty.

Give em Hell Bobby

Ok Bobby...don't jerk us around this inning, just freaking DESTROY them.

Little bit of luck there on the crappy throw.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jun 28, 2008 -> 02:37 PM) ok wise shold steal first pitch, what is to lose?? Does Howry have a decent move?

So let's see, Wise hits lefties, Brian Anderson hits righties...therefore, Wise starts against righties and Anderson starts against lefties.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jun 28, 2008 -> 02:35 PM) totally agreed, yikes Who says yikes more...the pitcher who has to face those guys...or the hitters who have to find a way to deal with Jenks?

Come on guys, let's go all Kevin Mench on Cotts here...

COTTS IN!

QUOTE (soxfan3530 @ Jun 28, 2008 -> 02:31 PM) lol dotel is the most hated pitcher with a 3.19 ERA. but yeah, no Dotel. Not just that...if we see Dotel, to me, that means that we gave up a run. Linebrink doesn't like that idea.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 28, 2008 -> 02:30 PM) BA has to either pinch hit for Wise if he comes up, or come in in the field. Ha. Funny man.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jun 28, 2008 -> 02:29 PM) Linebrink of Dotel?? Please don't let me see Dotel this game.

Crappy inning after JD.