Balta1701

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 06:11 PM) If we only had a bottom of the order like theirs. If we only had a pitching staff with more than 2 guys under 4 in ERA.

50 pitches for Roberson through 3.

QUOTE(ThinWhiteDuque @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 06:06 PM) Unless you take into consideration BA's lack of batspeed...Another OF prospect nicknamed "LTP" had a slow bat as well... I'm afraid I don't recognize the reference.

QUOTE(Grindersrule @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 06:04 PM) I don't know what the exact numbers are, but I am pretty sure our RPG is up quite a bit over last years numbers. That would suggest that the difference is on the pitching / defense side, regardless of what the bottom of our order is doing. We're scoring a full run per game more than last year. We're also giving up .76 runs more than last year.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 06:04 PM) even if Cintron had advanced the runners, do you think Brian would've gotten him in? Sadly, nope.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 06:02 PM) What the f*** is the coaching staff doing to help BA. Are they doing anything besides batting practice. Is it time to get Hrniak back for a one on one session with BA. It seemed to work with Uribe last year. That's the thing that's absolutely driving me nuts with this kid, he doesn't look nearly as bad at the plate IMO as his numbers show. There's no amazing mechanical flaw like there is with Uribe, he's not overstriding, he's taking pitches/taking walks, he looks like he should just need to be taught how pitchers are going to deal with him, but it seems like nothing has changed at all with him this year.

15 pitch inning there, 67 pitches through 3.

QUOTE(beautox @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 05:59 PM) Dude! don't worry about it, Brian is going to turn it around any day now, and don't you know its all about relief pitching thats why were loosing, not because the fact our starters are underachieving and leaving the bullpen exposed or the fact that 22% of our lineup is an automatic out, its solely the bullpen. I scoff at the mere thought of Corey Patterson. I love how you try to blame B.A. there, and wind up having to admit that a big part of the problem is still the starting pitching.

QUOTE(whitesoxin @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 05:57 PM) It just pisses me off that we play "smartball" but the last three times I've seen the first two men get on, the bunt has failed. And we haven't scored in any of those innings. When you get the first two guys on you have to score. Playing smartball doesn't work with guys who are acting like idiots. Bunting to the 3rd base side with AJ on 2nd, swinging at the first pitch, etc.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 05:54 PM) Our bottom of the order = biggest difference from last year. It's a rally killer. Crede, Uribe, Timo, the .270 hitting Rowand, the .260 hitting AJ? They didn't kill many rallies, but they weren't starting any either.

QUOTE(Felix @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 05:52 PM) He's not a starter. I've said it all along, Uribe should start, not Cintron. Whether its with defense or the bat, Uribe is better. Not much you can do about that tonight.

I'm really starting to dislike Cintron's at bats.

Konerko has some work to do to catch up with JD.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 05:44 PM) I'll giggle intensely when BA goes deep this inning. I'll giggle intensely if BA puts the bat on the ball this inning.

QUOTE(Ndgt10 @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 05:41 PM) He gone! Freddy with 2 K's in the inning. Interestingly, same number of strikeouts as home runs.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 05:35 PM) He's the only outfielder in baseball with an OPS higher than Dye in the AL. In only 100 at bats though, so I don't think he officially "Qualifies" at this point.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 05:30 PM) I thought Juan was in the starting lineup. Was he a last minute scratch? Uribewifepopsoneout.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 05:25 PM) Ugh...I hate when Iguchi gives himself up like that. If it was a hit-and-run, then I take it back. Pods supposedly had a damn good jump, so I doubt that was a hit and run, that was a steal attempt.

27 pitches, 14 strikes. Not a good way to start.

Come on Freddy...Get your head in the game.

Those score 55% of the time IIRC.

Don't think I've done this in a game thread since Opening Day...it worked last year, and I think this series is big enough.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 04:57 PM) Really took exception with the idea that the Sox are sucking - 34 wins, only 2 games out. Said they just hit a rough patch and they just need to "go out and kick some ass!" Emphasized that "we're the world freakin' champions". Let's hope he got that message through to the pitching staff.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 04:48 PM) (Frank just went yard with a 3-run dinger in cleveland) 38...

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 04:16 PM) Listen, anyone who doesn't believe that these leaks go out for political purposes is a douchebag. They happen in election years, and Tom Ridge -- a loyal Republican, through and through -- said that, in 2004, the warning was raised against his wishes in cases when he didn't feel it was warranted. Ridge, being a stalwart loyalite, must've been quite bothered by the use of the warning system. If Clinton were President, he'd likely do the same. Most Presidents would. A heightened state of fear typically helps incumbents. This bulls*** doesn't surprise me. http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/20...ge-alerts_x.htm