Dick Allen

I really hate Barrett. Anyone sees the t-shirts they are hawking near the 35th St. red line? Make the world a nicer place, punch a Cubs fan in the face.

At least this turns the line-up over.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 18, 2007 -> 01:45 PM) Hey, hey Toby Hall fits right in! Walker already screwed him up.

How can Toby Hall make an out? From what I've read, he's impossible to get out.

The Sox have lit up Lilly before.

QUOTE(G&T @ May 18, 2007 -> 01:39 PM) Walk for Iguchi. 1st and 2nd Iguchi goes from batting 9th to batting 5th. No wonder the Sox suck against LHP.

QUOTE(Balance @ May 18, 2007 -> 01:37 PM) Good speed aboard.... If Hall was catching for the Cubs, I might send him.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ May 18, 2007 -> 01:05 PM) yea...comcast sux.. wish hawk and dj were on wgn today. you could always listen to Kermit the frog on WGN with Brenly.

QUOTE(GoSox05 @ May 18, 2007 -> 10:28 AM) Ozzie don't take no crap. North is crap. Maybe he is, but he's the main guy on the White Sox flagship, and does have a good relationship with JR. Sometimes its just better to keep your mouth shut, or if you have a problem with him, call him when he's not on the air. Its not surprising Ozzie is a big fan of the Jerry Springer Show.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ May 18, 2007 -> 10:11 AM) Protecting his players. He's very protective, you know that. I think Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson would disagree with you.

I just don't understand why the White Sox let the media bother them so much. What did Ozzie think he would accomplish by calling in and arguing on the air?

QUOTE(fathom @ May 18, 2007 -> 09:49 AM) If you're going to play a catcher who can't throw, there's probably no better guy to have on the mound than Buehrle. He either picks guys off or they get a HUGE jump against him. I'm not one to defend Ozzie, but if this was legit, then I have no problem with him going off on Mike North. Hall also could catch for Contreras, because Johnny Bench in his prime couldn't gun down any runners when he's pitching. After seeing Hall throw 2 weeks ago, its amazing to me he's playing at all. He really couldn't throw Konerko out on a pitchout back then. He must have improved greatly.

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 17, 2007 -> 07:02 PM) We've brought up guys for this same series before. McCarthy. He did pretty well too. A windblown homer beat him.

I'd like to throw Gio out there for 4 or 5 innings. He'd probably walk the world, but it may be interesting.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ May 15, 2007 -> 09:44 PM) What B.S. Why was the game called? They easily could have gotten this one in. Was getting updates from a friend at the game and people were wondering why they weren't playing. He said they easily could have started at 7:30. I was there and this is the most ridiculous postponement I have ever witnessed. I had no hat. I had no umbrella, I watched most of the Bulls game from my seat exposed to all elements, and while I was a little damp, if you looked at me, you would have no idea I was out in a 2 hour rain delay. In fact, you would not be able to tell I was in the rain for 2 minutes. If they started at 7:30, the game would not have been delayed. The clubbies were dumping the gatorade coolers about 45 minutes before Gene Honda announced the postponement, which occurred at around 9:15, about the time they said the rain would stop. It was not raining at all when said announcement was made. Its also suspiciously about the same time beer sales would end and the hot dog stands would shut down had the game started on time. When we left, 1 minute after the announcement, the Yankees were already on their bus. I also have a problem with having the make-up date the next day. This isn't Wrigleyville, Sox fans have to go to work. QUOTE(Scwible @ May 15, 2007 -> 09:50 PM) Moron. They were actually a trio.

Its probably DeRosa of the Cubs. Same position, finger problems

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 15, 2007 -> 07:29 AM) I have this thing against people who beat up women... No thanks. I agree. Wifebeaters don't do anything for me either.

Even though he has no hits, the Sox are 4-2 in Molina's starts I believe. I think his lack of offense is being overblown as far as wins and losses so far, but obviously it will take its toll after a while.Toby Hall could be Joe DiMaggio at the plate, and if he caught today, the Sox still would have lost.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ May 13, 2007 -> 04:44 PM) Where's our Mexican League Nick Masset? He certainly hasn't been the stud KW and Steve Stone made him out to be. He's walking a lot of guys. White Sox starters have pitched at least six innings in 20 or 21 straight games. The bullpen should be rested and strong, but most seem to be really struggling. Aarsdma has done pretty well, but everyone else seems a little shaky almost everytime they take the mound. The offense is going to have to pick it up though. I really believe the offense will explode soon, but I must admit the longer this drought goes on, it starts to make we wonder.

I think Uribe is going to have a huge season some year. There are only 2 AL SS with more RBI than him since 2004. The thing with him is, he will go into a slump eventually. That's when you move him out of the 2 hole. Iguchi is really struggling. Last year I mentioned trading him because something about him says to me when he falls apart, its going to be quick. When I was walking my dog around the field yesterday, Iguchi was in the dugout, and he's a lot thicker in person than he is on television. I think the extra weight has zapped some of his range. This could be his last year with the White Sox. I wouldn't be surprised if KW went after Grudz eventually. He can grind with the best of him.

Garland was able to hold the great Ross Gload in check. That was the key to the game.

My dog is going to the game.

QUOTE(RME JICO @ May 10, 2007 -> 05:27 PM) There was an interesting comment made about B-Mac today by the Yankees radio commentators. While B-Mac was pitching, they brought up the trade and said that normally you have to wait a few years before assessing the trade, but it looked like the Sox got the better end of the deal right now. The interesting part - They also discussed how they felt that the White Sox might have actually pumped up B-Mac's value by saying he was untradeable and that he was going to be in the rotation in 2007, etc, etc. So if you look back, he has all those great starts late in 2005, but then is relegated to the bullpen in 2006? If the Sox were so high on him, why bring in Vazquez? They mentioned how the Dodgers used to do this all the time. They would actually only allow pitchers to face certain hitters to make them seem better than they actually were. So what do you think? Did the Sox artificially inflate the value of BMac up until the trade? I know you are not going to do anything to lower the value of any of your players, but some of the Sox actions seem to point towards this scenario. I don't buy it. I was at Soxfest prior to the 2005 season, before McCarthy had the dominant spring training and before he ever threw one pitch in the major leagues. Rick Hahn said back then about a guy probably half the room had never even heard of that he would "bring back a king's ransom" in a trade. Its funny the Yankee announcers are popping off but their team with a payroll doubling everyone elses gets to BMac for 1 run. The guy had a couple of tough starts, but he's going to be a good pitcher. He showed many flashes of that with the White Sox.

Contreras is washed up.

First off, there is no way Ozzie is going anywhere unless he says something really stupid, or he quits. He actually had a very mature comment about drinking in the clubhouse the other day. I question his strategy quite often. I actually missed most of yesterday's game. I saw it when it was 4-1 and then when it was tied. As far as removing Vazquez, I don't think anyone should have a problem with that. He cruises along a lot, but when he loses it, it goes fast. The bullpen is for the most part, very inexperienced, and most have had control issues most of their careers. Aardsma wouldn't have been available if he had total command of his pitches. If Sisco could put the ball where he wanted, Ross Gload wouldn't have been close to enough to bring him over here. These guys are going to be awful some nights. I was pretty stunned this winter when the bullpen was assembled reading the board. It appeared the consensus was everyone throws 95+ and will be unhittable. I really was trying to figure how that could be projected. Melton was on after the game and made an interesting observation. Even when they are not giving up runs, a few of the bullpen guys are really struggling, and that will take its toll eventually. For my money though the reason the Sox lost last night, and the reason they are not undefeated this year is because of Greg Walker. I think if the Sox had any other hitting coach, Bud Selig would probably have given JR the permission to print playoff tickets about 10 days ago.