Dick Allen

That was predictable. At least we have the guy we want up now.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 09:38 PM) Nix is a RH with power. I understand the move. He is 0-9 PHing. Whatever, I don't think Getz was going to hit this guy, I just hope Nix at least only makes 1 out.

QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 09:36 PM) Yeah. I'm harder on Ozzie than ANYBODY, but blaming him for this is just stupid. The only thing is after the first 2 batters it was apparent what has been happening lately with Jenks was continuing. It was a time to at least consider a change. Win the game.

For the love of God, when you hit batters and walk batters its not the catcher's fault.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 09:32 PM) Hard to believe Howell is the same guy that sucked as a starter in KC. Isn't Ryan Franklin closing for STL? Oakland's closer was a bust as a starter in AA last year. I'm pretty sure they are all part of the reason KW and the Sox want no part of paying Jenks $8-9 million next year.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 09:26 PM) Bobby has a few of these a year. They suck, but it happens every year. He's never had a stretch like he's had lately. 5 bad outings in a row.

I think it might be time to give Bobby a little rest from the closer role.

Jenks either has lost all his confidence or he's hurting.

This is the 5th pretty poor outing in a row for Jenks.

Why don't the Sox ever steal in this situation?

One thing I don't understand about Poreda is considering he's been a starter, he always threw out of the stretch even with no one on base. I wonder if that took away MPH. Maybe his wind up was contributing to a lack of command, but it certainly didn't look like he had much from the stretch.

I'm BA's biggest fan, but if he can't distinguish himself as being far superior to Wise, which he hasn't, this is what is going to happen. If a BA/Wise decision is the biggest problem the White Sox have from here on out, there should be an awesome parade in about 90 days. This move sucks for Anderson, but its not going to cost the White Sox wins.

QUOTE (The Baconator @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 01:23 AM) Exactly what I'm saying, in regards to Poreda. A lot of people were clamoring for to be called up, despite some reservations about his readiness. Now that he's up, we want to send him back now for Torres? Torres may not be ready either; I feel people just want to make a move for making-a-move's sake. Either we shouldn't have brought Poreda up in the first place or we should give him more time. Well, he's already up so why should we change after 2.5 weeks and think Torres is the answer? If Torres is indeed ready (again, questionable but perhaps worth a chance), it should be Richard down and Poreda getting more work, if anything. Exactly. Be careful what you wish for, rookie pitchers, especially with the White Sox, have a tendancy to get lit up.

Bobby has 22 saves, the last 3 not so impressive.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 10:03 PM) Jeez... Jenks loves to make it interesting... He's turning into Rod Beck.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 10:02 PM) Has there ever been a worse defensive outfield in the history of the game than the one we're trotting out there now? CLee, Everett, and Maggs will give them a run for their money.

He's going to strike out the side.

Thank you for swinging at that.

Bring in Poreda for s***s and giggles.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 09:58 PM) Seems like Bobby's WHIP lately must be around 3 He looked like the World Series Jenks the first 2 hitters. I think his confidence is lacking right now. He's waiting for something to go wrong.

QUOTE (rangercal @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 09:57 PM) OK I know. BA would have caught that Ron Kittle would have caught it.

I love when Jenks strikes people out.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 09:45 PM) I tell ya what. With Maddon's knowledge, and learning about the game, Dave Martinez is gonna be one hell of a manager someday. Everyone in the organization will have to lock up their wives. Didn't he have some fun with Sandburg's ex?

Fields was like having the pitcher bat tonight. I think Baltimore would be a good place for him.

This would be a big run.