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QUOTE(CYGarland @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:52 PM) were probably going to see Cintron, AJ, and BA next inning. Lets hope Cintron or AJ can get on so BA can hit the go ahead homer Why do I get the feeling Ozzie will pinch hit Mackowiak for BA if anyone is on base?

Our 1-4 hitters are 0/29 the last 2 games.

QUOTE(soxpride77 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:45 PM) It's Widger's fault that we have only managed one run so far and stranded 8? Not on his own, but he's sure been a big part of it.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:48 PM) Sweet...Jenks is in for a non-save situation. That went well in New York. He's got to work some time. This game's practically over as it is anyway.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:33 PM) I don't believe the UN has had a material presence there, like an actual peacekeeping force, in some time. Actually there are something like 2000 UN people in Lebanon. UNIFIL. Its main tasks have been things like clearing landmines and providing humanitarian assistance in the border region.

QUOTE(Felix @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:43 PM) Don't worry. Its Widger's fault. Our catchers are 0/13 this series. 0/14 when AJ is retired in the 9th.

This game is lost.

QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:27 PM) I would have the bullpen ready. The way things are going, Contreras might have some bad luck. No one up yet. Contreras is at 89 pitches after that FC.

QUOTE(WCSox @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 10:19 AM) Remember this simple fact: The Israelis pulled out of Lebanon in 2000 and the Lebanese government responded by enabling Hezbollah to amass their forces near the Israeli border. Lebanon has a decision to make: They can either join the moderate states who may not like Israel, but don't want to wipe them off the face of the earth or they can join the terrorist states. If they want to take the former route and be free of Syria's strangehold, they have to rid their country of Hezbollah. That would give them and Israel a common enemy and the chance to work together for peace. It would also potentially give them America's financial and military support. That's a fine thing to write while sitting here in the U.S. watching the mess. But I'd say that the 500,000 refugees fleeing the Israeli air strikes in Lebanon are probably going to have a slightly different opinion. Israel destroyed our country? Why not support the only force in the country capable of inflicting some damage on Israel.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:22 PM) You should look up what Thome has done against Zumaya this year. I'd love for Konerko to get another shot at this guy.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:22 PM) 2 for 33 That number is what? Pods since the Boston game?

Our leadoff spot is now 0/13 this series.

Well, let's see if the Shiny New Anderson can deal with a guy throwing 100. And Anderson can. Someone tell me why the Hell Mack should play CF again?

WHY IS WIDGER TRYING TO BUNT NOW?!?!

So, Widger cannot throw out another catcher on a f***ing pitchout?

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:12 PM) f***in A. Tied. Wait a sec...shouldn't that have been censored?

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:06 PM) Bringing in consulting firms to do real business analysis for the agencies to set real performance benchmarks and base budgeting on those projected costs... truth in legislation act to keep pork out of bills or keep the local pork to a single budget bill...

QUOTE(GoSox05 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:04 PM) Is Craig Monroe batting this inning. Not unless they've already gotten a couple runs home.

Our catchers are 0/10 thus far this series also.

QUOTE(34FG56MB52JC @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 11:58 AM) 1-4 hitters 0-10 today. After an 0/16 yesterday IIRC.

Yes Carmona takes over, and this is in The Diamond Club. So, someone should probably decide which thread we should put ACTUAL trades in, not rumored ones.

And Craig Monroe Triples over Rob Mackowiak's head... Oh, Wait.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 11:48 AM) And if they really want to acheive cost savings for Americans they could try looking at smaller government, less layers of bureaucracy, less duplicate functions, more private sector activity...etc etc... Balancing the budget and paying down the national debt...getting out of Iraq...Finding those few tens of billions in Iraq we're missing...

With the shift on, Anderson stealing home there might have been a beautiful idea. No one was holding him on 3rd.

Smartball. Executed by very dumb people, I guess.