CYGarland

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 13, 2006 -> 11:22 AM) Good job Cintron! It's a good thing Polanco bobbled that though. Get him in Jim. If they give Thome anything to hit I'll be stunned

Thank you Placido

were getting meatballs right down the middle and fouling em back.

QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Aug 13, 2006 -> 11:18 AM) You would prefer him popping up or taking a third strike? Actually, i've always been fond of the high fly to right

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 13, 2006 -> 11:17 AM) Why bother, he can't bunt now. So true

at least he minimized the damage. But if Freddy's not in a Sox uniform next year, i could care less

Another meatball by Freddy, he better sharpen up quick

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 13, 2006 -> 11:09 AM) Any velocity reading on Garcia's fastball? It doesn't seem too fast. Forget it. The guns on the tv are useless

IMO, in order for us to win the division, a win today is a must!!! GET IT DONE BOYS!!!!!!

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 01:10 PM) Ok, so I know we've heard this before around here, and I know I'm going to either be labeled as annoying or as a flip-flopper, because I've been one of the loudest advocates for keeping Thome's OBP in the 3 slot, but as of today, I'm convinced. Our lineup would be more effective if Jermaine Dye were in the 3 hole, Jim Thome were in the 4 hole, Paul Konerko were in the 5 hole, Joe Crede were in the 6 hole, and AJP were in the 7 hole. So, why am I convinced today? All of the old arguments still fit. Moving Thome out of the 3 hole will probably cut into JD's RBI chances, because he will have fewer people on base. Thome may also score fewer runs because Dye won't be 2 guys behind him. Thome may drive in a few more from having JD in front of him, which would reduce the impact overall. But none of those are the key reason. The reason we need to do this is the lefties. In the 6th inning today, Scott Schoenweis came in as a Loogy. Started off with Pods, got him, Iguchi, and Thome in short order. The problem of course is that in terms of their numbers against lefties, these are basically our 3 worst guys in our lineup. Excluding Brian Anderson, and part-time guys, who's numbers will all be skewed, against lefties, the top 3 in our lineup look like this BA OPS Scott Podsednik .237 .608 Tadahito Iguchi .221 .650 Jim Thome .259 .768 Why is this important? It is important because it allows an opposing manager to, every game, send in a Loogy, and be able to get a quick, easy inning at the start of our lineup, and it allows that LOOGY to pitch to 3 people instead of one. Here are Jermaine's #s against lefties: Jermaine Dye .361 1.112 So, right now, we are struggling against lefties, and we have for much of the season. The weakness of our first 3 hitters against lefties, I feel, is one of the primary reasons. It allows managers to use 1 lefty to take out Podsednik, Iguchi, and Thome late in games without having anyone in there who we can count on to pound that lefty. By spreading out our lefties, and sticking Dye in there, I believe that our gains against left-handers will overcome the losses of total runs by moving Thome's OBP slightly lower in the order. Anyway, I know Ozzie won't do this, as in his eyes what he's doing is working, but I wanted to make a thread about it anyway. Schoenweis's inning today just really pissed me off, because having these 3 guys in a row who aren't hitting lefties is giving opposing managers a big advantage. If they want to bring in a Loogy against Thome, they get the added gifts of Podsednik and Iguchi for that one pitcher. Sticking Dye in there would break that up, and make managers either feed a lefty to Dye, give a righty to Podsednik and Iguchi, or deplete their bullpen by using 3 pitchers. As much as i'd like Oz to make that move, I think its probably too late. Its not like anyone of those guys are slumping, in fact their all having great years. But i do agree that lineup may give us more consistency, but i guess if it ain't broke dont fix it.

and another sunday ruined.......

Ive seen enough of Pablo for a while

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:41 PM) The twins have pulled to within a run. 4-3 KC Are you surprised?

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:38 PM) Nice call, Hawk. He needs to make another visit to the laser eye center

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:37 PM) Maybe we should hope Ozzie starts to acquire some relievers that are his "buddies". We need relievers with last names like Lopez or MArtinez

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:30 PM) I'm sorry, but just fishing quit it. This get's really fishing old, especially when it turns out to be wrong more often than we think. I hope so, but with the bottom of the order coming up here, I'm not brimming with confidence

This games over. Get em tomorrow boys

QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:25 PM) This game has pissed me off more than any all year. I might start taking sunday games off. We rarely win, and we usually play like $hit as well. Not to mention, i dont want the Sox ruining my only day off.

QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:23 PM) Yes, and Ozzie made the right decision to leave a struggling Jose on the mound with 100 pitches. Oh wait, no he didn't, he gave up 2 more runs. I would definitely have to agree with you on this one. Cotts SHOULD have came in to face Catalanatto. PERIOD

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:20 PM) I was saying in general that Ozzie shows no urgency if we're losing. Catalanotto rarely faces lefties, and they don't have anyone dangerous on the bench to come up in that situation. I'd rather take my chances with Cotts against Cat instead of a tired Contreras against someone who always gives us problems. Please don't get me started though on our team speed/defensive range. Havent you heard? Cotts sucks now

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:18 PM) Garland pitched in game 1 of this series. You can throw out the ERAs for all of our pitchers. Jon is clearly our best guy now. At this point W's are all that matter. Individual stats need to be thrown out the window. We need to do whatever's possible to win every game.

QUOTE(Soxpranos @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:16 PM) Cry some more fellas, theres your bullpen guy you wanted. Brought in too late.

QUOTE(GoRowand33 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:14 PM) I just woke up can I have a summary of what went on please? I'd go back to bed if i were you, it's not been pretty

YAY!!! playoffs here we come!!!

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 12:12 PM) Ozzie with another smart move of keeping a pitcher in so he could get the win. And a dumb move by our infielder. It's really unreal. Whats the point of having a good BP, if you dont Fukking use it when you should!!