Dick Allen

Vazquez looks unhittable through 2. I still hope, even if he has a perfect game going after 5, Ozzie has someone ready, just in case.

That was not a strike

He had no chance.

Chances are McCarthy is toast for tomorrow anyway. I say leave him in, and everyone else will be well rested and ready for the Vazquez meltdown tomorrow.

QUOTE(iguchi=dank @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 08:33 PM) just throwin it out there. latroy H. out for balt in the 8th... I always kind of liked Hawkins, but he's brutal now. I think he gets less than 4 ks/9 innings.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 08:32 PM) shoulder, hit by Mike Brown When Mike Brown hits someone, someone gets hurt. Unfortunately its been Brown too much the past couple of seasons.

QUOTE(iguchi=dank @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 08:30 PM) wow, base hit by buck, now kc gets 2 in on a single, 4-3 against santana Obviously, its still way too early, but if the White Sox beat Halladay and KC beats Santana, the tide could finally be turning. The odds you probably could get on that in Vegas must be staggering.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 08:23 PM) I was thinking that also. However, I really think a lot of people personally don't like Garland, and it makes them jump on him more (and yes, I know myself and others do this with other players also). He does have that demeanor that makes it look like he doesn't care.

Here's to Mr. Pratt.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 08:20 PM) Here's the way I view Garland. He sucked to start the year, and every bad pitch he made was getting hammered (his D didn't do him any favors). Now, he's trusting his sinker more, and he's been our most consistent pitcher the last two months. Buehrle is now in the same funk that Garland was in. However, people generally like Buehrle more than Garland, so they give him a bigger benefit of the doubt. I think its because of Buerhle's much better track record.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 08:18 PM) Brian needs to be in CF now. They will probably let Pods hit once more and then move Mack to LF.

Are the Blue Jays running down the line? The Sox seem a little slow turning the last 2 DPs, and the plays at first haven't been close. I think they have some problems in Toronto. I have the feeling they will have a new manager in 2007.

QUOTE(SoxHawk1980 @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 08:12 PM) Yes, and ALL one can say that is good about Garland this season is that he's been good over the last 6-8 starts. That doesn't make up for 3 months of suckage. He only has 3 losses.

One great thing Garland did tonight was not hang his head after the big homer in the first. It would have been very easy to become demoralized being down 3-0 against Halladay even with the Sox sporting their A team offense. He kept them at 3. I would never have guessed it.

QUOTE(SoxHawk1980 @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 08:04 PM) I know he's had some good starts of late, but he's had more bad outings than good ones this season. That doesn't make for much of an ace. He's still Judy in my book, with an ERA appropriate for a #5 starter. I've given him a hard time this year, and you're right, the ERA is bloated, but if he gets the win tonight, he would be 12-3. You really can't complain about that.

Thome has reached base 12 of the 16 times he has faced Halladay.

That should be it for Garland. Except for 1 pitch, he was very good yet again, and should get the win with a little help from the bullpen.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 07:59 PM) Tonite in BHam Russell 2.2 IP 11H 11R 2BB 5K's 2HBP and a WP He should be pitching for the Cardinals.

How many homers has Glaus hit against Garland?

QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 07:55 PM) cotts and mccarthy... one hit and take him out. i miss the days of Ozzie helping pitchers preserve wins instead of leaving them in long enough to lose them Garland has been great except for 1 pitch, but I wouldn't let him lose this game if I were Ozzie. He's over 100 pitches, I'd yank him next baserunner. I would yank him now.

Everyday Neal is loosening up.

Is Garland working on the Billy Koch look?

Get the bullpen ready.

Not the prettiest 3 batter inning, but it works.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 4, 2006 -> 07:45 PM) Lets get a DP here. you got it.