Dick Allen

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 11:54 AM) The trade deadline is on the horizon. What if KW doesn't make 1 move- will you all be pissed off? Not initially. I'd have to wait for the rest of the season and playoffs to be played out. Maybe doing nothing is the best thing. There seems to be some obvious holes on this team, I know they are trying to do something about them. If creating other holes to fix these are all that's being offered, there's really not much you can do about that. It is one of the hazzards about waiting until the trade deadline to make moves as opposed to doing it in the offseason. You may have a very fair deal on the table, but it takes 2 to tango, and teams are reluctant to help the competition. All the guys we've been mentioning are big name players. Its very difficult for teams to sell their fans on some minor leaguer with a 5.00 era as proper compensation for that player. Rebuilding is a very ugly word for fans.

I was listening to the radio the other day and Levine said according to KW, Shingo most likely will not be traded. They are trying to convince him to report to Charlotte, but believe he will elect to become a free agent.

Wasn't the Burnett deal supposed to be announced this morning, per a Bears message board?

Schmidt's combined ERA his last 8 starts is under 3.00.

I don't think there is any more significance of KW being at the game last night as opposed to a White Sox scout. KW was in town, and Schmidt was here too. Its not like KW is going to go home and go to sleep. I thought Gammons said Schmidt was not available?

I was switching channels yesterday and caught around the horn. The topic was the best team in the AL. Of course, Mariotti chose the Angels, the guy from Denver ruffled his ESPN bosses feathers with his proclamation that the White Sox would go all the way. Calishaw, I think his name is, will probably be suspended for saying the White Sox. And Plashke said it was the Angels, and took it to another level saying the Angels are privately saying they want to play the White Sox in the first round, thinking they will destroy them due to lack of playoff experience vs. the playoff tested Angels. Of course he didn't mention most of the Angels had no playoff experience when they won the World Series a few years ago. It used to make me mad, but now I just laugh. When the White Sox win it all watch how many of these guys claimed they saw it all along.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 06:58 PM) LOL. That's nuts. In 1993 the Yankee payroll was only $600,000 higher than the Royals who had the highest payroll in the AL West.

Freddy continuing his impression of Cy Young when its not the first inning.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 06:53 PM) I don't think there would be that much at all, because there would be so much apathy because everybody would know we were supposed to suck. People get pissed now because they know we are good and are supposed to win most of the time. Though, maybe not SO nuts. One thing about White Sox fans, even if we are resigned to sucking, we don't accept it.

QUOTE(AirScott @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 06:51 PM) they don't spend. at all. just who did they bring in over the offseason? Terrance Long? they give that "rebuilding" excuse, let me ask you, who better to rebuild with than a 27 year old 5-tool centerfielder? Their payroll was higher in 1993 than it is right now. That's sad.

QUOTE(ChWRoCk2 @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 06:49 PM) just as depressing as being a cubs fan They're too drunk to be depressed.

How depressing would it be to be a die hard KC Royals fan?

Carl draws a walk

Rowand fans

Pods CS. I think that's the 3rd time in a row.

Good job Pods. Go on the first pitch.

Freddy is huge. He seemed a bit lankier when he first put on a White Sox uniform.

QUOTE(AirScott @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 06:36 PM) probably figured he had no chance. I'd have liked to see him try, though, because Matt Stairs' speed rivals Konerko. Watch after the game at one of those Seniors Run the Bases Days. There are a few that could make Konerko very nervous.

They have to change his pre-game routine. This is getting ridiculous. There shouldn't be a problem every game.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 06:27 PM) KC has been playing better though. They haven't lost a series in the last 5 series. Granted, 3 of those were 4 game splits, but that's alright for KC. They were playing great the last time they played the Sox, and proceded to get swept.

What's the over/under for runs allowed by Freddy in the bottom of the 1st?

Steal second Willie. Pour it on.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 06:20 PM) That ball aj hit was absolutely tatooed, I'm really surprised it didn't get out. He's been right on it for a week. Way to go Joe. What an offensive display.

QUOTE(spiffalicious @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 06:18 PM) Where the heck did Hawk and DJ go during Konerko's at bat? Technical difficulties

QUOTE(CYGarland @ Jul 25, 2005 -> 06:10 PM) To be honest w/ you i wouldn't be surprised if we get SHO by Greinke, especially after our pathetic performance against Miller on saturday. Both guys are very similar, low 90's heaters, big 12-6 curveballs Everett came in 1-16 against him and Pauly 1-15. Pauly has doubled his career hit output after 1 AB. Way to go AJ, Konerko not scoring really hurts. Pick him up JD.