Dick Allen

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:50 PM) It's painful to watch him pitch. He can't get extension due to his shoulder issue. Every pitch seems to be aimed. Exactly. You can't blame him, he's hurt, but Ozzie throwing him out there is beyond ridiculous.

QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:48 PM) I would of brought Matt in to face Choo, but that is just me. There really is no way to expect Linebrink to get through an inning without giving up anything at this point. Linebrink had no business pitching in that situation.

The White Sox should spend any extra dollars on a time machine that gets them back to the present. Griffey playing CF shows there is a problem. Pitching Linebrink now and expecting his May performance is another example of living in the past. A certain coach for a certain team from a certain city that starts with a C ends in an O and has hicag in the middle has stated "living in the past is for cowards and losers>"

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 08:39 PM) Indians are going to jump right back and get some runs. I have the same bad feeling watching Linebrink right now I did watching Hermanson late in 2005. He needs to be lucky to get out unscathed.

QUOTE (Sox It To Em @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 08:38 PM) Imagine if Richard started. Imagine if Jenks threw Span a curveball Thursday.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 08:37 PM) Man imagine if Javy would have actually man up...why the f*** would they pitch him on short rest when he sucks on his normal rest anyway. I wonder if the Sox lose if they will put on the board that Javy has set a personal record for losses in a season?

Maybe AJ went out and told Javy the truth, told him he's pitching like a pussy and to grow a pair.

Hit one in the LC seats.

6,8,6 Runs scored the last 3 games. Its not the offense if the White Sox miss the playoffs.

I would have a hard time hitting against a bad pitcher with a red glove.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 08:23 PM) Why do idiots sing the Goodbye song when the Sox are still trailing by 5? I know the answer (because the song was played on the organ and people are lemmings), it's a rhetorical question... They used to make Nancy Faust play it during those types of situations. She finally convinced them it was dumb. I guess when she's not there, they like to be dumb.

QUOTE (G&T @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:12 PM) Has there ever been a team that lost it's last 6 games to lose a playoff spot? The Mets were pretty brutal last year, but I don't know the record. Didn't the Angels blow a gigantic lead 8 or 9 years ago?

QUOTE (G&T @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:12 PM) Has there ever been a team that lost it's last 6 games to lose a playoff spot? The Mets were pretty brutal last year, but I don't know the record. Didn't the Angels blow a gigantic lead 8 or 9 years ago?

QUOTE (Frankensteiner @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:09 PM) The problem isn't him realizing the importance of the lead-off hitter, it's having the resources to acquire one. I'm having a hard time thinking of anyone that will be available. He will get someone.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 08:07 PM) I think its a bad idea to only go after players that work for your stadium completely, unless you are the Twins. A balanced approach would be ideal. KW has to get the dial tilted more toward center but still pointed slightly to the power side.

QUOTE (Frankensteiner @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 08:03 PM) It seems like we've been talking about adding a lead off guy every year. Other than Pods in 05, we've never had a lead off guy. My guess we won't end up with anybody good at that position. I don't think Williams has much flexibility in improving this team. I think he will finally realize, like he did with spending money on the bullpen last offseason, that there is a reason for prototypical lead off guys. He knows how important they are. I don't think there is any way possible he tries to stick a guy that doesn't belong there in that position again.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 08:01 PM) Let's keep playing Swisher against a LHP, and not a RHP. While I'm not a big fan of Swisher, in a way I kind of feel sorry for him right now.

QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:59 PM) I hate that stupid "Rowdie" effect they play. Its not even the correct way to spell rowdy.

The White Sox have to get more speed next year, and will need a lead off guy. They need to keep power. You need power at USCF.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:55 PM) wow Alexei walked... I think the umpire lost it in the smoke.

Do you think DJ will cry during his final telecast.

This is reminding me of the 2000 playoffs tonight.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:49 PM) "you are in luck! ....theres a town about a mile or two up the road, im sure you can find a couple of guys there" greatest movie ever

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:42 PM) He supposedly had chances to go to Jacksonville and possibly the Steelers/Lions/Ravens between 2002-2004. I think he's just burned out and having trouble getting his second wind...and he's never been a great recruiter. His one very strong recruiting class has been highlighted by Chicago players like Christensen, Doerring, Richardson and Moeaki has had very little or no impact. Almost unbelieveable, because the guy was like God and beloved, could have run for governor three or four years ago and won. I think his NFL stock has dropped significantly. His success was taking guys not all that highly recruited and coaching the crap out of him. He was an offensive line guru. Dallas Clark was a walk on. Bob Sanders wasn't a highly nationally ranked recruit. The legal troubles seem to have quieted. While blowing today's game, they have looked better this season, and are playing with an inexperienced sophomore QB. I think if he eventually leaves, it won't be until the team is going well again, and if Iowa fires him, unless there are some more scandles, they are kidding themselves if they think they will find a better coach. I don't see how they can bring in someone better unless Bobby Stoops is sick of Oklahoma.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 27, 2008 -> 07:39 PM) Javy is now 12-16 this season. Think about that.....how f***ing awful. Yet, we made sure to pitch him vs the Twins. Yeah, but he has 200 strikeouts.