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Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 1h Coop, still bothered by vertigo, will not be traveling to Seattle.

Come on Alexei. Do you not know who is at the plate? He just isn't a good two hole hitter.

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 2h Avisail Garcia has only DH'd so far and needs more time for his body to build up. But Ventura said August return not out of question.

Megan Mawicke ‏@MawickeCBS2 50m First viral infection, now injured ankle for #bears Kyle Long. Right ankle taped

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 39m appears manfred has about 20 votes of 23 needed to become commish. but reinsdorf sees it as a race. http://cbsprt.co/1klIweE

Brett Taylor ‏@BleacherNation 25m Sources: Chicago Cubs Working Out Rusney Castillo at Wrigley Field Today http://www.bleachernation.com/2014/08/06/s...ey-field-today/ … #Cubs

QUOTE (raBBit @ Aug 6, 2014 -> 12:58 PM) I think instead of outright suspensions, people who violate SoxTalk posting policies should have to spend their suspension time posting at WSI. That's cold.

WHITE SOX TO HONOR PAUL KONERKO THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Organization Will Honor Retiring Captain with Special Promotions and Giveaways for Fans Throughout Final Month of Season; Designating a “Club Konerko” Seating Section for September Games CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox will honor retiring captain Paul Konerko throughout the month of September with tributes and a special promotional calendar for fans for each of the month’s 11 home games. The month-long festivities include the creation of “Club Konerko” in Sections 158 and 159 (total of 1,176 seats). “Club Konerko” includes the blue seat (Section 159, Row 7, Seat 4) where Konerko’s grand slam landed during Game 2 of the 2005 World Series. Fans who purchase tickets in one of the two designated sections during the month of September will receive an exclusive Paul Konerko-themed collectible to be picked up at the Chicago Sports Depot before the game. White Sox fans attending games in September also will have the opportunity to receive various Paul Konerko giveaway items in September. Konerko will be the featured player for the final “Free T-Shirt Monday” giveaway when the White Sox face Oakland on September 8. On Saturday, September 13 vs. Minnesota, the first 20,000 fans will receive a “Piece of Paulie” baseball card, a special trading card with a piece of a game-worn Paul Konerko uniform, presented by Wintrust Community Banks. An online overview of the additional giveaways in the month of September, along with ticket information on Club Konerko, is available at whitesox.com/Konerko. “For our organization and for White Sox fans everywhere, Paul Konerko represents class, hard work and leadership,” said White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. “Paul always has played for the love of the game and the competition. Honoring him during the final month of his career is only a small gesture of gratitude for a player who will go down as one of the greatest in White Sox history.” Paul Konerko has played 16 seasons with the White Sox. The six-time American League All-Star is the White Sox franchise leader in total bases (4,003). As of August 4, Konerko (432) was 16 homers behind Hall-of-Famer Frank Thomas (448) for the franchise record, while ranking third in hits (2,286) and doubles (405). The 38-year-old has seen 36,438 pitches at the plate throughout his major league career. Tickets to all White Sox games are available online at whitesox.com, via phone at 866-SOX-GAME and in person at the U.S. Cellular Field ticket office. All Club Konerko giveaways will be given to fans who purchase tickets in Sections 158 and 159, and must be picked up at Chicago Sports Depot before the 3rd inning of the game. The full list of Paul Konerko giveaways includes: Monday, September 8 vs. Oakland at 7:10 p.m. – “Free T-Shirt Monday” giveaway featuring Paul Konerko (First 20,000 fans) Tuesday, September 9 vs. Oakland at 7:10 p.m. – Club Konerko PK14 lapel pin Wednesday, September 10 vs. Oakland at 7:10 p.m. –Club Konerko key ring and Paul Konerko souvenir cup Thursday, September 11 vs. Oakland at 1:10 p.m. – Club Konerko drawstring bag Friday, September 12 vs. Minnesota at 7:10 p.m. – Club Konerko green PK14 golf towel Saturday, September 13 vs. Minnesota at 6:10 p.m. – Paul Konerko game-worn uniform baseball cards, presented by Wintrust Community Banks (First 20,000 fans) Sunday, September 14 vs. Minnesota at 1:10 p.m. – Club Konerko Paul Konerko wall cling Thursday, September 25 vs. Kansas City at 7:10 p.m. – Club Konerko commemorative Paul Konerko poster Friday, September 26 vs. Kansas City at 7:10 p.m. – Club Konerko PK14 baseball cap Saturday, September 27 vs. Kansas City at 6:10 p.m. – Club Konerko Paul Konerko mask Sunday, September 28 vs. Kansas City at 1:10 p.m. – Club Konerko Paul Konerko t-shirt

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 6, 2014 -> 12:41 PM) I was ok with the pics with beiber and drinking and stuff. When the rolled 20s in the bathroom came out, thats when i was like "well now, this could be a problem" I'm Ok with the drinking, hookers, drugs... etc. But Beiber? That should be a suspendable offense.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 6, 2014 -> 12:31 PM) To actually get into serious points about Adam Dunn pitching, FanGraphs showed that he didn't have a consistent release point. He probably felt that he has better control at 81/82 and he doesn't want to hurt anybody in a 15-0 game. It's all in fun, throw the ball, throw a couple breaking balls for s***s and giggles, let them hit the ball, find a way to 3 outs, and move on to the next day. I could see how Dunn would have been a bit difficult to hit off of if he did this full time. He has a funky kind of wrap to his presentation, and you don't get a quick clean look at the ball as a hitter. Its not out of a clean slot.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Aug 6, 2014 -> 12:44 PM) In a similar half-joke: When the bullpen blows the lead tonight, and the FIRE-ROBINs come out of the woodwork arguing that he should have used a different guy, who is going to be the first to suggest he should have gone to Dunn? EDIT: And then who will be the first to say "no, he shouldn't have, since Dunn pitched last night and wasn't stretched out for working two days in a row." Well my material is used up. So much for this game thread. All that is left to complain about Beckham.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Aug 6, 2014 -> 11:57 AM) I think Dunn is the acting pitching coach when Coop is out. I assume he decided he was as good as anyone else in the pen. He only gave up one run, so that is an improvement.

This is the game that Hawk and Stone are supposed to be broadcasting from the K-zone.

QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 6, 2014 -> 10:51 AM) that was just funny ..... very good Adam. btw did anyone notice the speed of his fastball? 81/82 is what I saw.

Can we get some real posts for an AAP thread? Considering this is our top prospect and all...

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 6, 2014 -> 08:23 AM) I wouldn't say uselessness. To continue on with the "picking up chicks at the bar" analogies, Rios is a decent looking girl who has a lot of baggage that you just don't want to deal with. He's not a bad player, but he's just not someone you actively seek out. Rios is two kids and a coke habit.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 6, 2014 -> 08:41 AM) Next, he will take over as the starting shortstop. Soon, he will be managing and GMing the team. Then he will own the White Sox, and he will eventually be elected to be the mayor of Chicago. Shortly thereafter, he will be elected as a Congressional Representative to Congress. Ultimately, he will be the 47th President of the United States of America. On his first night in office, his Vice President (the leading candidate is Scott Podsednik) will ask him "Gee, Adam, what do you want to do tonight?" He'll reply "The same thing we do every night, Scott - try to take over the world." NARF

Pen stats over the same time span... 38 ER allowed in 36.2 IP. 9.33 ERA

Cooper didn't travel with the team to Kansas City because of vertigo. Since then the White Sox pitchers have given up 84 earned runs in 131 innings, good for a 5.77 era. I didn't break down the pen yet, but it is even uglier.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 5, 2014 -> 10:04 PM) He's the first Sox pitcher to hit in park history. Surprising. Hits like a pitcher, and pitches like a hitter.

Adam Dunn with the brush back #chargethemoundIdareyou

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2014 -> 09:22 PM) Cooper should be on the hot seat, but more importantly, hopefully he gets his health under control The interesting thing is that the meltdown started right after he left the team.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Aug 5, 2014 -> 08:24 PM) He was healthy and one of the better young LH pitchers when he signed the deal. Everyone forgets that now.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Aug 5, 2014 -> 07:39 PM) Yet some will tell you his value IS 14 mil a year, and are glad the Sox didn't trade him. Guys throwing 86mph to eat innings (lose games) can be found anywhere. I think this only gets worse the next 2 years. The funny thing is he was hitting 91/92 tonight.

Danks mechanics haven't been right for a while now. He can't keep the ball down, and doesn't have enough stuff to pitch up anymore. He has to finish on his pitches better than he is now.