Pants Rowland

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 28, 2009 -> 11:32 AM) Carlos Zambrano is such an epic "Me-first" player it's ridiculous. If I were a Cubs fan, I would hate him. Agreed. I may be overreaching, but I think Z was most upset because that run tied the game and ruined his chance at win #100 on the career.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 28, 2009 -> 10:29 AM) http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.js...01&c_id=chc I wonder if some of these players realize how childish and foolish they look when they throw tantrums. Can anyone recall a time when such an outburst benefitted the player or their team? It is so counterproductive. The only exception might be if you clearly were in the right with no question regarding the validity of your argument, and you are known for being a reasonable, calm veteran who never is known to overreact or b****. Then, people take notice and assume that you were in the right since your reputation is so spotless. Obviously Z has not earned such a status as a gentleman, however. The best is after Z gets back to the dugout and takes several swings at a gatorade machine. The dugout staff must love him, too.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ May 22, 2009 -> 02:06 PM) Sometime you get your ass kicked in life, there's no point crying over it Had a bad week and read this. I am hoping your words are the perspective I need to forget it all going into a long weekend. Hope the Sox read it, too.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ May 21, 2009 -> 02:55 PM) I think the Sox beat Seattle something like 27-1 in 2000. They also put a 20-6 hurtin' on the Cardinals in 2006, although the 6 runs for the Cards makes it a lot obscene than today's showing by the Sox.

QUOTE (WCSox @ May 21, 2009 -> 02:48 PM) I can't remember a beat-down this bad since the Rangers game in early 1998. Not as bad, but didn't Angels tar and feather Sox in 2001 to the tune of 18 or 19 to Love?

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 21, 2009 -> 12:34 PM) It's blowing my mind how many people are typing "except" instead of "accept". It's also driving me insane. Their are a lot of people who make this mistake in a lot of there posts.

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ANYONE SUFFERING THROUGH THIS ROLLER COASTER WANT TWO FREE TICKETS TO TODAY'S GAME (ROW 3 SECTION 103)? FIRST TO PM ME WITH EMAIL ADDRESS GETS THEM. THANKS.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ May 17, 2009 -> 09:17 AM) i like square butts and I cannot lie

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 14, 2009 -> 04:27 PM) Pants Rowland Said "Don't buy anything you have to home take with you, no matter how much the kids beg. If it is a date, judgement call on what you think it will get you and if it is worth it" It would be my luck all I would get is a slap in the face Or a knock on the noggin with a mini baseball bat. I just hate having to carry stuff all over the park with me or worrying about it getting messed up/stolen while under the seat. If you buy on the way out, it is still overpriced plus you are dealing with crowds and letting more people in front of you at the train/parking lot. Better off going to Grandstand.

QUOTE (shipps @ May 12, 2009 -> 08:47 AM) When they piss you off in the first inning do you just get up and leave the ball park? Honestly that would be awesome. I never did that but it would be pretty amusing for the folks that sit around me.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 12, 2009 -> 07:55 AM) If you are miserable, you are doing it wrong. Turn off the TV and find something you enjoy instead. I had that come to Jesus moment one weekend in 2006. I was tired of letting my emotions ride on a bunch of strangers who happened to wear the White Sox uniform. I decided I was either going to start enjoying the game of baseball win or lose, or quit it for good. I made a rule for myself that if I started to get angry while watching/listening to the game, I had to turn it off and do something else. If that didn't cure me, I would tackle all those home improvement projects my wife envisions for my summer. Lucky for me the remedy worked. I still have season tickets and a game I can enjoy for its simplicity and complexity all rolled into one.

QUOTE (Texsox @ May 11, 2009 -> 02:22 PM) After this thread, I guess I am out. TexSox- Without a doubt, you are my favorite poster here. This site would be a real drag without the levity you add. Thanks for the perspective you add to this site. Pants. P.S. Can I have sex with you, too? P.P.S. Ozzie Guillen replaces Alexei with...Ozzie Guillen: First player-manager since Pete Rose.

I know people want to see Getz get ABs versus LHP, but with a journeyman LH specialist on the mound, wouldn't a pinch hit by Nix have been in order in that situation? Seems like a tailor made situation.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ May 5, 2009 -> 08:48 AM) Why do people blame Walker all the time? Its not like he is being given prized hitting spects who have amazing ba, obp and ops in the minors and then turning them into crap. Most of the players Walker has to work with, are what they are. But no one even mentions the fact that when Dye came to the Sox he was brutal at first(can anyone remember the "Dye Raise from the Dead"). He has since become more productive with the Sox than any other team he has played with. I think the Sox hitting suffers from talent, not from coaching. If he had players like Carlos Lee, Ordonez, Thomas, Ventura, coming through the minors our offense would be fine. Its not like CQ has done horrible with the Sox... Good point. I have not read the entire thread, but people also fail to note that just a couple weeks ago, the Sox were showing positive signs of becoming a more balanced team with decent young players such as Quentin, Fields, Getz, Ramirez, and Anderson. It seems somehow (maybe with GW's help), BA was starting to lay off the low and away slider and guys were swinging for solid contact rather than the fences. As the season plays out, the league will make adjustments and the numbers will balance out, but I liked the direction things were going. However, a string of injuries have forced the Sox to put subpar players in the lineup. Maybe criticize KW for lack of depth or Ozzie mismanaging Betemit (or his Lefty Righty obsession), but most teams can not maintain any level of success with this many injuries. I hate excuses, but I think this is a valid one. Pods was plan C/D and the Sox were forced to resort to it via injuries. That is baseball so get used to it or you will never enjoy this game.

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ May 1, 2009 -> 11:37 PM) Last night my parents fell asleep with the Bulls game on in their room, and he managed to sneak in and watch the overtimes. When I saw him get out of the bathroom after peeing before the 3rd OT started, he whispered "They're tied" He should have been asleep by 9, but how could I be mad?? Today after his soccer practice, he asked me if I saw Joakim Noah's dunk.... Start them early! He was watching Bulls DVDs with me since he was 3 so he knows about MJ, Pippen, and Rodman ("his hair is crazy"), and it was too cute when he asked my why Jordan doesn't play with Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich, Tyrus Thomas, and Joakim Noah (he calls them by their full names a lot lol). That is great stuff. Sounds a lot like my boy. Mischievous but harmless.

QUOTE (kane0730 @ May 1, 2009 -> 03:23 PM) I know. I mushed it!!! Throw him in the bathroom!

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Apr 30, 2009 -> 05:58 PM) Lindy's Chili Take the train/bus Park at De La Salle get kids club packs even if you don't have kids, go to a weekday day game and move around to a better seat don't abuse my suggestions because I like to use them I took my 5-year-old brother (4 at the time) for his 1st games, 4 altogether, last season and he luved it. Dye hit a homer at his 1st game so that's his favorite player. He's adorable in his Quentin t-shirt. He likes to get nachos. He sits through almost the whole game, probably because he's used to watching them on TV with me too, but I usually bring some Hot Wheels or action figures for him in case he gets bored and walk around with him, especially to the kids Fundamentals section. So there are others, huh? My 4 year old son is a huge fan and can sit through a whole game and ask questions that are Jermaine, er germane to the action. I am so confident that he would not mess up a game experience for me that I took him to the first home playoff game last year. It was a make-up since I left him home for the blackout game. He was pissed at me for days about that. He loves AJ, Jermaine, CQ, and especially "Alisay". Even asks when Dayan Viciedo is going to play.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Apr 28, 2009 -> 03:34 PM) Thanks a bunch for answering, Pants, I appreciate it. If you don't mind, can I ask one more question? About how much do these "players released" tickets cost? You said half off or something like that, but about how much would that end up being? Sorry for being a pain, I just never brought tickets for seats that close before. Sorry I missed this. They are not half off or anything like that. They are face, which is going to be more expensive than any other seat (other than scout seats, Jim Beam, bells and whistles stuff.) but still a $50-$60 ticket behind or right around home plate is great. This is especially true when your alternatives might be the OF corners or UD for not that much lower a price.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Apr 28, 2009 -> 03:06 PM) Wow, how do I find out about these seats at the ballpark? Do I go to the little ticket windows in front of the ballpark? And do I get to trade in ticket and pay the difference? I have not done it in ages, but I believe you can just call on the phone to the Sox charge line. I forget what time before the game the ballpark box office opens, but walking up early and asking is also a great way to check on these seats. If I recall correctly, when they tell you what is best available, they will probably overlook these last minute released seats. Once they tell you all they have through rest of park, ask if they have anything behind/near home plate and close to the field. They typically check again and say "oh yeah..." Not sure about trading tickets. Never tried that.

Getting there... If possible, take Green Line instead of Red. Takes me all the way to and from game from my home in Oak Park. Also accessible in the loop. If driving, park in Chinatown (or even one of the two Interparking lots on Wabash in the Loop) and take Red Line (or Green from loop) one stop south to avoid congestion at ball park. Maybe even eat in Chinatown every now and then for a change. If you insist on driving all the way to USCF, see if you can get a friend in the area to get an extra street parking pass from their alderman. One of my favorite spots to park is just south of 35th on Normal. Very industrial and dirty but there are usually one or two spots available and no one has ever messed with my car. Use Gate 5 entry across 35th. Much faster than gate 3, at least for me. Once in the park... Kosher with onions and mustard. Anything else is a distant second. Not sure about new brand, though. Kiddie Cone at the Sweet Spot in CF. You do not need to be a kid to order it and it is a nice sized, cheap ($2.50?), and refreshing dessert. No need to get fat on the bigger portion. Seating... Views from straightaway RF and LF can't be beat (section 103 by visitor bullpen is my favorite) Avoid the corners near foul poles. I personally can't stand those views. In some ways they are worse than many UD seats. Intangibles.... Don't buy anything you have to home take with you, no matter how much the kids beg. If it is a date, judgement call on what you think it will get you and if it is worth it. Do not split the pot The t-shirts from the Chevy Pride Crew are some of the worst ever. It is not worth getting injured or injuring someone else over. No brainer for most here, but...DO NOT THROW BACK ANY HOME RUN BALLS! This is a free souvenir and tossing it back is not our tradition. One last thing. If you decide to go and don't mind a little uncertainty, wait until an hour or two before game time and see if there are any prime seats that got released by players at last minute. Some really great seats on the infield free up at face around this time.

They were talking about the Tiant documentary on NPR the other day. I guess it is going to be showing at a film festival in upstate New York soon. Sounds fascinating.

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Apr 25, 2009 -> 10:51 PM) He's really stepped up and is playing some superb baseball right now. Wouldn't it be a hoot if we went from worrying about the centerfield position to having an all star centerfielder? It would be a tremendous hoot. An incredible hoot. A hoot beyond belief just a few weeks ago. Cheers to you BA.....this Buds for you. See ya in the all star game!!!!! Not so sure BA is ready for the mid-summer classic, but he has been a more than pleasant surprise. Hope he can keep it up.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 25, 2009 -> 09:40 PM) Gameday says it was a slider. The nice thing was how he laid off a few breaking balls to run the count full. A few games ago he strikes out in ugly fashion.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 24, 2009 -> 02:34 PM) Naw I was just kidding. (hense the bottom part) Just want to scare some peeps here. April fool's was 3 weeks ago, cocksucker. No green.