Dick Allen

QUOTE (chw42 @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:42 PM) Ozzie managed against the book and it hurt him. Don't use your closer in non-save situations on the road. If Jenks can't pitch in a tie game, he shouldn't be on the roster.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:41 PM) Sox always play terrible in Oakland. Itd have been great if the Sox won all 3, but 2 out of 3 is the next best scenario. Its seems every time the Sox are involved in a 3 game series and win the first 2, we could copy and paste your post, just editing the opponent. They need some sort of mental stimulation for these games. 2 out of 3 is good. 3 out of 3 is better.

Jenks may be 22 for 26 in save opps, but he's having a horrible season. I really wonder if he has much trade value at all. Who is going to want to pay him what he would get in arbitration?

They actually considered walking Pods to get to Beckham.

QUOTE (qwerty @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:24 PM) Jphat, you are currently just a shadow of your former self... for a long time i thought you were some happy-go-lucky robot that thought the sox could do absolutely no wrong. I know. Either he fell on his head or he dropped some bad acid. He's a changed man.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:23 PM) Since I haven't yet said this all weekend... my opinion on Mike Huff.. he's awful. Uuggghhh I miss Stoney. Can't wait for him to be back. Its probably why he runs the White Sox Training Academy and isn't in a booth full-time.

At least Hawk can blame the umpire.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:18 PM) Almost like a repeat of your avi. Pods is an awful defender. I hope he's not brought back next year just for that reason alone. What the Sox are getting out of Pods offensively this year is a miracle. To expect anything close next year would be foolish. Ride this out and say goodbye.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:17 PM) He doesn't do well is what you are saying? Bring him in with a 2 or 3 run lead, he's automatic for a save. He's not bad, but not nearly elite.

Burn Pods glove. Man is he an awful defensive player.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:13 PM) Bobby should never be brought in unless to start the inning. This I am sure of. He doesn't do well starting with runners on. He doesn't do well in non save situations He doesn't do well unless he starts an inning. He's 6 for 10 in saves with a 1 run lead. I think we know why the Sox aren't going to be particularly thrilled to be paying him $8-9 million next year.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:13 PM) The guy slid into the tag... don't know how that ump missed it. He tagged him on the back of the elbow. I think his hand was already on the bag.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:12 PM) Nix should have made sure to tag him when he was off the entire bag...come on. Instead of just assuming he was out on a very close play, if he stuck with it, it would have been an easy tag and call.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 05:11 PM) He was definitely out, very bad call by the ump. Started to signal out, then switched to safe. One of those angles looked like he was very safe. It was very close, even slowed down. Nix needs to stay with the play.

For a guy who is supposed to be all world with the glove, Nix sure does make his share of physical and mental errors.

Looking at his average and that last play, there's no doubt Cunningham is a product of the White Sox farm system.

QUOTE (MattZakrowski @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 04:13 PM) So since when is Kotsay our best hitter? Nice triple for Pods. He almost overslid again.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 03:43 PM) Looks like you could've used one Definitely.

QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 03:40 PM) Agreed, I hate when they let kids do it at the cell too. Some dope shells out $1000 to have his kid do the line-up for half an inning. He should probably spend the money on a private tudor.

QUOTE (VAfan @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 09:32 AM) I remember 2005 very well, when Jose was the key to our postseason rotation. But Jose looks nothing like the pitcher he was then. There are two more games Jose is scheduled to pitch. This Wednesday against Zach Greinke, and then with the off day, he'd be @ Boston on the 26th. After that, Peavy is set to return. Those 2 games could be critical to passing the Tigers this season. Is Jose really the White Sox' best option to try to win those games? Yes he is. Who else is there? Torres? Did you see what he did? Hudson, making a major league debut? Please. Contreras was lights out after he came back from the minors until the all star break, then lost his rythm. He's been good for a few innings in each of his past 2 starts then fell apart after some broken bat hits and bad fielding. I think he's by far the best option.

If not winning in Toronto is an excuse for Rios not to go all out, its unprofessional. He got paid a lot of money to go out and give his best. If certain conditions need to be met in order for him to do this, he's not what you're looking for. He does have a clean slate. We will see how it goes, maybe he takes off, maybe he stays the same. He's still pretty good. Just maybe not $60 million good.

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 08:38 AM) Griffey gave the Sox exactly what they wanted. He was a lot better attitude wise than his reputation, but I'm sure the Sox were looking for a few more runs from his bat.

BA back in the big leagues, starting in RF for the Red Sox tonight.

Its kind of shocking. Either the Southern League has horrible catchers or Flowers has improved an unbelievable amount since spring training.

QUOTE (VAfan @ Aug 15, 2009 -> 12:49 PM) At this point, Jose is not helping the ball club. He's taking a roster spot that could be better filled, IMHO, by ANY starter the Sox have in the minors. I had some high hopes earlier this year when he was sent down to rehab. He came back strong and pitched two gems in a row. But that's been it. 6 run lead last night and he can't even get through 5 with the lead. Sure, Sox defense was pitiful behind him. But that didn't excuse the pitch he grooved to Ellis that cleared the bases. Or the two guys he let on in the 5th with a 1 run lead. If Freddy Garcia can pitch, let him take Jose's slot. Then we still need a 5th guy to fill two starts until Peavy joins us. But at least we wouldn't have the complete downer that Jose has become. He doesn't even look like he wants to win. It's the Javy Vasquez syndrome. It hurts the team. If he won't take a minor league reassignment, then cut him loose. Javy Vazquez syndrome? You must have been in a coma about 4 years ago.