Milkman delivers

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 12:29 AM) When has Kenny ever been afraid to make a big deal? From what most people around here are saying, it's almost a done deal that we're getting Lilly.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 12:29 AM) That's part of the game, isn't it? Their starts were nullified by equal or superior performances from our own guys. We scored enough runs to keep us in it and won. That's the whole point of the game. Come playoff time, I would think a manager would leave a starter in longer than he would in the regular season. During the season, one would have to worry about burning out a guy's arm. In the playoffs, it's the time to throw everything at the other team. Buehrle had to throw 9 almost perfect innings just to keep the team in it. Colon got to leave in the 7th, and their bullpen held us down for about 3 more innings. I imagine Colon would've stuck around in the playoffs and gave it to the bullpen later if need be. And Zambrano was just fresh off the DL and having his pitch count monitored. If not for that, he'd probably stay in and continue dominating.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 12:16 AM) Or Mondo-Prospect Package: 1. McCarthy 2. Jenks/Baj 3. Sweeney Eh, what's the point of even thinking/hoping/wishing/praying for a starter like Burnett, Oswalt, or Schmidt. If we get anyone, it'll be Lilly or some marginal pitcher. We have the pieces to get just about anyone we want, oh well. Lilly will do.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 12:17 AM) You aren't going to "rock" aces too often. If you can get 3 runs off of the top pitchers in a start, you're doing alright. We've done that. As for pitching duels, I know we won in well pitched games against Colon (think it was Buehrle) and Zambrano (Contreras) at a bare minimum. I'm really too lazy to look through box scores right now. We didn't beat either of those pitchers, though. They both s*** on our offense, and we beat their bullpens.

QUOTE(Southside hitmen @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 12:03 AM) The Florida Marlins are considering trading right-hander A.J. Burnett, a blockbuster move that would alter the pennant races in both leagues, The Sporting News has learned. The Marlins are engaged in preliminary discussions about Burnett with the Orioles and a second, unidentified American League club. Their goal in trading Burnett, who will be a free agent at the end of the season, would be to obtain three major-league parts — a young starting pitcher, quality reliever and left-handed hitting outfielder. Wait, does that mean players that are already in the majors or guys that are just about there? Kind of like McCarthy, Bajenaru/Jenks, and Anderson or Sweeney (whichever one is lefty, I forget).....

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Jun 26, 2005 -> 11:52 PM) Can we lay off the "oh s***, we can't hit good pitchers" stuff? We've put up runs against guys this season and won some pitching duels I don't know about all of that. The only ace I can remember us beating up on was Rich Harden, and I think we lost that game because Buehrle imploded. It seems like our pitching duels came against guys that you don't expect to have a pitching duel with, such as Byun-Hyung Kim, Elmer Dessens, whatever that rookies' name on the Padres name was, etc.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Jun 26, 2005 -> 09:04 PM) Was out of town this weekend, but caught most of the game today. Prior was just flat on today, no if,ands, or buts about it. However, that 7th inning, after the 5 pitch walk, that was the worst display I have seen by the Sox at the plate all season. We should have opened the flood gates against Williams, but insted calmed him down with 2 pitches. Shape up and lets win the series in Detriot boys. I don't know about that excuse. Prior had maybe two pitches today, our guys just s*** their pants. Oh well, I guess it happens. I hope they just get their heads together and can finally win out on the coast and in Detroit.

QUOTE(chi-guy2 @ Jun 26, 2005 -> 02:02 PM) reitsma has looked like crap lately, kolb will be back in the role No, he won't. Do you realize how awful Kolb is as a closer? They'll put someone else in the closer role before they give Kolb another shot.

It seems like every year one of these two teams comes into the series doing well, and the other isn't. Then, the bad team wins the series and the good team goes on a skid. Sometimes I wish I could tell the players to their face that they sucked. That would make me feel much better than complaining on a message board. Of course, I'd be terrified to tell them that.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jun 26, 2005 -> 04:22 PM) Can someone please tell me what happened in the 9th? We sucked. Timo led off with a walk, then Pods struck on on 3 straight pitches, I think. Then, Carl GIDP.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 26, 2005 -> 04:21 PM) You wanna re-think that? I meant for Pods.

Everett should be PHing.

QUOTE(GASHWOUND @ Jun 26, 2005 -> 04:13 PM) Now that's pathetic..ashamed of the team? :headshake Yeah, I knew that was coming. I am definitely ashamed of them today. They did everything wrong.

I hate when this s*** happens. Now I can't even watch Sportscenter or BBTN because I can't stand to see this s*** again. This is the first time in a while where I've been completely ashamed of this team. This game was a disgrace, an absolute disgrace.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 26, 2005 -> 04:04 PM) BS call What would you call against the team that has been getting their dicks handed to them on a platter the whole game?

Game

QUOTE(sin city sox fan @ Jun 26, 2005 -> 04:00 PM) We need some new karma this game.....a mod needs to start a new gameday thread! Someone at least bust out the MOJO, please. HBP!

This just in: Damaso Marte sucks.

QUOTE(chisoxfan79 @ Jun 26, 2005 -> 03:54 PM) I just got home and have not seen any of the gaMe. Are they swinging at every first pitch like yesterday? Don't even ask, this game sucks worse than any other game this year. Don't even bother watching the rest of it and do something that won't piss you off.

Well, I'm pretty sure Marte will give up this inherited runner. Actually, there is no doubt in my mind.

I never thought I'd see a 2 run deficit against the Cubs' bullpen as impossible to overcome, but Todd Hollandsworth could pitch two more perfect innings of relief if he wanted to.

Owned by a s***ty pitcher, again. f*** you, White Sox. f*** you.

This looks like the Sox of 2004. Score 12 runs in the first game of a series, 2 in the second, and get shut out in the last.

SCRUBS

Thomas chokes. I never expect to see get a hit that isn't a homer again.