Milkman delivers

Twins escape their inning with minimal damage, 1-0. Our team is completely full of streak hitters, with the exceptions of Iguchi and possibly Pods. I can't believe how hot and cold these guys can be. Ducksnort for Uribe. I believe he's hitting a hot streak.

QUOTE(Tadahito15 @ May 31, 2005 -> 07:32 PM) Does anyone else think that Cleveland will have a hot second half? It seems to me like they are finally getting things going, but I hope not. It's okay for them to beat the Twins though Na, just a hot streak. Every team has one at some point.

Freddy shuts 'em down after we score. That's good to see.

QUOTE(ReinsdorfSucks @ May 31, 2005 -> 07:28 PM) man it was great to see him out there yesterday Reminds me too much of when we brought back Magglio too fast last year.

QUOTE(Wanne @ May 31, 2005 -> 07:11 PM) Who'll probably be let go this week. I know he has a history of bein a pain in the ass...but Bobby Cox swears he's been great in the clubhouse and Mondesi claims he's been slowed by a quad injury that happened last year. He's only hittin around .210 right now (not much different from Dye). Would you consider him as a bat off the bench maybe. The Latin influence on this team may just give the guy a spark. The dude belongs in the AL at this point. We have enough pieces of crap that can't get over the Mendoza line on this team.

QUOTE(YahtzeeSox @ May 31, 2005 -> 07:18 PM) Hawks nickname for Scotty: The Mayor. Podsednik apparently is Russian for Mayor. Welp, we got a great nickname for Scott! I still like "The Man of Steal" more.

That's the rally killer we all know and love. Konerko is so fat.

I f***ing love Iguchi. Oh man, I love that guy.

Alright, maybe Pods can get that SB now.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ May 31, 2005 -> 07:11 PM) He's only 8 behind Pods now. When the hell's the last time Pods stole a base? 1 out.

1-0. That was quick. That's how you play smallball. I wish we knew how to do that.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ May 31, 2005 -> 07:09 PM) Do leadoff walks in the first inning make anyone else hear ominous music in the back of their minds? Freddy Garcia pitching at home at night alone makes me hear that music. And there's the steal.

Leadoff walk...perfect. :banghead

The last 10 pages of this thread are hilarious.

Is he hurt? I mean, wouldn't some team have shows some interest in him at all?

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ May 31, 2005 -> 02:39 PM) Which is sexier thongs or those 'cheeky' panties? I think thongs are the sexiest things a girl can wear. Comfortable, too

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 31, 2005 -> 04:06 PM) Nope, you would disrupt the clubhouse chemistry. Aww cmon, I'll almost play for free.

QUOTE(qwerty @ May 31, 2005 -> 04:03 PM) So you would be hated too because you would be in the same situation as crede. I was referring to the people that defend Crede based mainly on his defense. I, on the other hand, would hate me.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ May 31, 2005 -> 04:01 PM) I bet you he can hit better than Cruddy drunk, blindfolded and with a wiffle ball bat. I doubt it, I was never a good hitter. I was a damn good fielder, though. A lot of posters on this board would love me.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ May 31, 2005 -> 03:56 PM) He is from Oak Lawn, Illinois. He went to South Suburban Junior College. He was indeed a Sox fan growing up. He also apparently likes to drink. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=6725 Ha, I saw that article, too. Oh well, I bet he's still a better player when he's drunk than Crede will ever be. It worked for David Wells.

QUOTE(JimH @ May 31, 2005 -> 03:49 PM) See the above post about Mackowiak. He will be tough to pry from Pittsburgh but a guy like that is the "type" they might decide they need. Mackowiak has had the lights turn on for him this year at the plate, he's become much more selective and is driving pitches very well, with little help in that Pirate lineup. He is the type of guy who can give Crede a break from tough RH pitchers too, plus play some other positions. That's what I mean, a solid bat, a guy who can step in easily if something happens but wouldn't negatively affect the chemistry by swapping out a position player. I strongly sense that's what they are thinking right now. As you suggest, closer to the trade deadline they could very well be thinking differently ... things change. I believe he's also from the Chicagoland area and might even have been a Sox fan growing up.

QUOTE(Wedge @ May 31, 2005 -> 03:44 PM) The most likely upgrade I foresee is a SS/3B utility type like Polanco. I think he's the best bet. I'd also be happy if we got Mackowiak from the Pirates. I think he could add a lot to this team. I'm not sure if he can do SS/3B, but if he can play 2B, I'm sure he can play 3B at least. Mackowiak looks great right now. He's batting .338 with decent power and he's a lefty hitter. I checked his stats at 3rd, and they aren't great. So, according to many people here, we can't get him. His amazing offense pales in comparison to Crede's incredible defense.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ May 31, 2005 -> 03:31 PM) LOL. No, Cruddy has just sucked this season and this season alone. I'm tired of hearing that we're making "knee-jerk" reactions because we're jumping on Crede. He has always sucked for as long as I've known who he was! f*** Crede! f*** Crede! f*** Crede! I've never hated a Sox player as much as I hate Crede. And I do hate him. Before anybody says that I'm letting my anger cloud my judgment, I only hate him because he sucks. I don't think he sucks because I hate him. Ahh, now I feel better.

QUOTE(JimH @ May 31, 2005 -> 02:33 PM) Also, it is highly unlikely KW will deal a starting position player he has under control for a guy who "could" leave at year's end. Didn't he do that with Olivo and Garcia?

QUOTE(JimH @ May 31, 2005 -> 02:27 PM) Have you read or heard any of the quotes from Guillen or KW about them showing faith in these players? What does that tell you? It tells me that their faith is misplaced.