Dick Allen

The Sox usually don't score a whole lot of runs when the Count is on the hill.

That was Contreras' best inning. Ozzie better watch it though. The 7th inning seems to be a big trouble spot for the Count.

So Rosenthal is saying his May positive is the steriods he took last season. I'm sorry if I don't feel sorry for Morse. It is my belief that you should be suspended, and not allowed to play until you test negative. If there is year and a half lag time, tough. I'm not a doctor, but even testing positive for a very small amount means that stuff is still in your system, and you may be benefitting from it.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 07:17 PM) He is beyond awful on the TV pregames and postgames and on the radio he really adds nothing. Hell Dolgin carries him on the pre and post. Just say no to Melton! Not to mention, he can't say a sentence without saying "White Sox"

The thing that's odd about this whole thing, is Rooney alledgedly told members of the organization that he was leaving last weekend. When the press release came out yesterday, at least in the articles he appeared a little taken aback. Just a thought, but maybe he or his agent overplayed their hand. All's fair and game in the art of negotiation. His agent tells the Score that he's out, and then Boyer goes to get confirmation from Rooney. Maybe that was just a ploy to get the extra money they were looking for. Its too bad. Rooney was around a long time.

QUOTE(WSFAN35 @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 12:27 AM) This petition isn't going to get John Rooney back. It's a done deal. Personally, I'd like to see Dave Wills be given the job. He left because he wanted a broadcasting job with the Sox and couldn't get it because they already had Rooney and Farmer, now the job is his. Not sure about his contract situation with the Devil Rays, but I think he is a logical replacement. Farmer's doing PBP. Dave Wills isn't coming back. My best quess would be Stone, although I think he would be looking for just as much money as Rooney was looking for, so he may be out, or a guy like McDowell, who I think impressed many with a fill- in role earlier this year.

QUOTE(Ozzie Montana @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 09:20 PM) According to some callers on 670, a couple years ago at SoxFest, John Rooney said that going to the Cardinals radio would be his dream. Also he is from Richmond Missouri so the possibility of him going to the Cardinals are not bad. Good Luck Roon and whatever you do, have fun. I believe he actually was offered the St. Louis radio job a couple of years ago and turned it down.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 09:06 PM) Farmer doing PBP full-time. That should be interesting and annoying. I think Stone will be considered, but he's probably going to want just as much as Rooney. Maybe Black Jack comes back. Please no Donn Pall.

From the story on the team's website, Boyer said it was Rooney's decision to move on. And it appears the reason he is moving on is money related.

From the link, it looks like it was Rooney's decision. Maybe he didn't like the money the Sox were offering, but at least it wasn't the White Sox telling him to go scratch. I think that makes my theory about DJ possibly being groomed, mute.

QUOTE(spiderman @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 05:58 PM) So what do you think is going to happen here ? Farmer and who in the radio booth ? Stone and Hawk on TV ? I'd love that, but I'd be shocked. I was just speculating DJ's 8th inning PBP that he does now may be grooming him to do PBP on the radio next season. I don't know anything, but anything is possible.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 05:52 PM) do you think Stone would put up with the Hawk? Yes. I don't think Hawk has nearly as huge of ego as some people do. Stone has a serious knowledge of the game, and being an ex-pitcher offers a different perspective. I really think Hawk's favorite partner was Don Drysdale, an ex-pitcher with a great deal of knowledge, and an ego. Those 2 disagreed a lot, but respected each other. I think Hawk respects Stone's knowledge of game.

QUOTE(rangercal @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 05:50 PM) I bet the score wants steve stone to take his place. Though, I love stone, not at Rooneys expense, I will boycott the score from now. Maybe DJ doing play by play in the 8th inning, is being groomed to be the radio PBP guy, with Stone taking over the color on TV?

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 05:47 PM) I wonder if Dave Wills is on his way back. If you heard what Dan McNeil said a couple of months ago, you wouldn't think so.

This is shocking. I heard Rooney had a chance to go to St. Louis a couple of years ago, but remained loyal to the White Sox. I rarely listen to the games on the radio, but he's been an institution.

Harris seems to always get his hits in bunches and has 2 multiple hit games in a row, so you might as well ride him before he cools off. Unless Iguchi got injured last night, he appears to be fine. I still can't figure out Alan Trammell yesterday, unless he assumed Iguchi was injured. He had to know Iguchi would pinch hit against the lefty he brought in to face Harris, and since the infield was playing in, I would much rather have faced Harris with a righty than Iguchi with a lefty. Either that or walk Iguchi and have Pods face the lefty.

QUOTE(SnB @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 08:26 AM) before we got blum, konerko played like 2 months straight, he could have easily been up during that period. Cal Ripken played how many years straight? There are a lot of players that play everyday and only miss a game or 2 a season. When Albert Belle was on the Sox, he played every game and Jerry Manuel asked him if he wanted a day off. He said he'd take one when they clinched the division. People being paid $9 million a year, should be able to play 2 months straight.

Don't get too caught up in AAA stats. Didn't Willie Harris hit .400 or close to it at AAA a few years back?

I don't fault a guy for wanting to play, but my God, if Hawk doesn't think there's a spot for Griffey Jr. to play, there isn't going to be one for Ross Gload. Interesting comments by Ozzie in the paper concerning Gload. He says Gload can only play one position, and judging by the flyballs he dropped last season, I would have to agree.

The Orioles most likely will have to pay most of the $11 million they owed him on the contract. The Rockies did the same thing to Denny Neagle and wound up settling with him by paying him $16 million of the $19 million left on his contract. Sidney will probably get at least an $8 million parting gift. I would imagine someone would give him another chance, but with that recent DUI, you never know.

Anyone know why Iguchi showed up an hour before the game?

I must say, I am shocked KW didn't do anything.

QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 09:03 PM) That would be good news. That would be bad news. He'd be back on the Sox pre and post game shows next season.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 07:34 PM) So when this team wins 7 in a row, what is this place going to look like? Everyone back on the bangwagon? Or will everyone still be hoping the Sox choke so they wont look like idiots?? I hope they win every game they ever play. That doesn't mean I have to put blinders on and not realize they need some offense.

QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Aug 31, 2005 -> 08:25 PM) Think so??? I know so. The guy I have season tickets with knows Jimbo quite well. He likes both teams.