Milkman delivers

QUOTE(Capn12 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:02 PM) Jesse Crain. Mulholland crapped his pants in the inning. He's had that problem for a few years now. It's a damn good thing he wears his Depends these days.

QUOTE(Capn12 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 08:58 PM) 8-7 KC now...KC hitting the ball really well tonight. Who's pitching for the Twins?

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 08:51 PM) close enough. i'm done with arguing. You know that was sarcasm, but I don't care anymore. Dropping it is a good idea.

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 08:48 PM) well don't say, "i'm glad i get to see another blown save by hermy" first of all, he's been pretty solid for us, and 2nd of all, have a little faith this team can get the job done sometimes. I don't think anyone would've been glad to see a blown save.

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 08:45 PM) and you have no say in who's gonna start. I don't?! Wow, I'm glad you told me! Thanks, mister It is my opinion that Buehrle will get the nod, I didn't say I have a say in it.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 08:45 PM) What will it take for some of you to get some god damn confidence in this team. Were 51-24, start believing in this f***ing team. If you're talking about the reaction to the lead-off triple, that would be the response of 99% of fans. Pudge missed a homer by inches and got a triple. The wide majority of people would think, "Oh s***."

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 08:40 PM) Halladay is currently kicking TB's ass. 8.2 innings 1 R, 7 Ks 7H. It's tied at 1 in the ninth. I reiterate

Buehrle is so clearly the starter for the ASG. I don't give two s***s what Halladay does, Buehrle is getting that nod.

Wow, thank you Tigers! And thank you, too, Hermey. I guess...

Great, I turn the game on in time to see Hermanson blow another save.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 08:42 AM) I'm curious to know how many people on here who b**** about hockey have actually gone to (at least) two games? It takes a couple of games to get the rules down and what not, and after that, I think in terms of a team sport, there's none better. It has action, the agility, skill, endurance, speed, finesse, and good hard nosed activity all wrapped up in one. If you don't know the rules, it sucks. If you watch it on tv, you miss a LOT. I get the feeling that most who b**** on here have only watched on tv, or been to only one or two games and are too impatient to appreciate what they were watching. I've been to a few Blackhawk games and a bunch of my college's games. They're in Hockey East, so I actually get to see "good" hockey. Hockey still sucks and the NBA is awful, too. I dozed off at a Celtics' game where Paul Pierce hit a game winning buzzer-beater. That's how bad it is to me.

QUOTE(Benson&Rexage @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 10:43 AM) the Tigers We haven't even won a game of the series yet. Just waaay too early to talk about a sweep.

QUOTE(Be Good @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 01:20 PM) He will lose 16 to be exact If he could manage to lost just 7 more games this season, I'd be impressed. Sadly for him, he won't. He'll probably lose at least 18.

QUOTE(Wedge @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 02:07 PM) The question you need to ask yourself is this: "does Jason Schmidt give this team a significantly better shot to win a game 3 or game 4 in the playoffs (either by pitching it himself or moving down Garcia/Garland in the rotation to that game) to the point where it is worth it to concede several prospects that many foresee helping the White Sox to future division championships?" Yes. And to GreatScott, Schmidt would be a Huge addition.

QUOTE(Dam8610 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 01:38 PM) Until I see a convincing run from Schmidt (2 starts is NOT a convincing run), I'd rather the Sox take a run at Burnett. Just because he only has this year left on his contract doesn't mean he won't sign a longer term deal here (see: Freddy Garcia). Freddy Garcia is basically Ozzie Guillen's nephew. That is the main reason he signed for less money. And I'll be convinced about Burnett's health when he throws a few more 200+ IP seasons.

QUOTE(Dam8610 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 01:27 PM) Schmidt is having velocity problems, is already in his 30s, and has struggled this year...not exactly the best guy in the world to trade for. Did I mention there's a 28 year old fireballer who's pitched over 100 innings and has an ERA in the low-mid 3s potentially on the block? Jason Schmidt has had Cy Young quality years, we could re-sign him for less than market value, and we wouldn't even have to give up anybody on the major league roseter (besides Crede, who is swapped for Alfonzo). And from other accounts, Schmidt's velocity was back up the last few games. Schmidt's only 32, that's not old and it's pretty much still the prime for pitchers. We sign AJ Burnett, he walks and signs with the Yankees in the offseason anyway.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 01:08 PM) Here is my take on the Schmidt thing. If it is out in the media, it is the San Francisco side trying to drum up interest and start a bidding war. IF Kenny is involved, you know he is not saying anything about it. My take is this is a smokescreen by SF, and there isn't really anything going on from our side, except maybe a cursory phonecall, and nothing more... there is just too much attention being put on this to be KW's style. Don't rain on our parade! My giddiness level is soaring. These rumors about Schmidt are driven into my head so deep, I can hardly think of anything else. And maybe KW is involved and keeping quiet, but SF is the one opening their big yaps to get more interest in Schmidt. I don't know how they work. Are they like KW and keep things quiet, or are they very public?

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:30 AM) That is very interesting. I wonder if the Phillies would be interested in El Duque for Howard? Howard could be a great pick up for next year and beyond for the Sox. Philadelphia is a s***ty organization, there's probably a good chance that they'd do it. I'd be all for it if we traded for a good starter (like Schmidt). Then, we'd know we'd have the money to keep that pitcher because Konerko would be gone with Howard replacing him. Wait, that's too perfect. It can't happen.

Damn, I woke up and saw about 5 news pages on this thread and I was sure some deal went down. Now I'm disappointed. I always wake up hoping to see some trade news.

I just found this, and it has some funny baseball-related jokes. Some are just dumb, though. http://www.progressiveboink.com/dugout/

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 09:43 PM) No doubt. Didn't he hit one to the right field concourse a couple years back? At the time it was the longest HR in new Comiskey history. Not sure if it still is. It's now the longest HR hit by an opponent. The amazing Joe Borchard now holds the record for longest HR, I think.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 09:34 PM) And Chavez makes $10 million a year, plays gold glove defense, and is entering his prime -- I expect him to play at a 125 OPS+. His normal OPS would be much better if he played somewhere else, too -- I'd have to imagine that he gets a ton of AB's taken away just because the huge foul ball territory there in Oakland... Oh man, now I'm thinking of the numbers Chavez would put up with our RF bullpen and bullpen bar. Damn, now Chavez is back in my head. I guess he can join Joe Randa, Jason Schmidt, Roy Oswalt, and AJ Burnett.

QUOTE(soxhawks @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 07:15 PM) i would rather watch fishing than the NBA There is no doubt in my mind that I would rather watch fishing than the NHL. Soccer is even better because then you have the slight chance to see someone get spin kicked in the face and/or groin.

QUOTE(soxhawks @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 07:12 PM) do you honestly believe the nhl will have worse ratings than the wnba You ever hear the idea of the tallest midget? Sure, the NHL might have better ratings than the WNBA (if one of them somehow gets on TV). But none of that means they'll be successful at all. The NHL is done and everyone might as well just accept it.

QUOTE(soxhawks @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 07:03 PM) hockey can and will recover once the league gets competitive once again the fans will come back In short, nope.