Dick Allen

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 25, 2005 -> 05:40 PM) He was also helped by 2 Gooch webgems in one inning and Dye gunning Aramis at the dish. Oh well, we lost. Crede's near homer snapped Maddux back into form. I think Cub pitching retired the last 14 hitters. You aren't going to win many games at USCF when the temperature is 90 and you only score 2 runs. I think the Messiah will get lit up tomorrow.

Contreras wasn't bad after the first 4 hitters. The 5th run scored when Konerko tried for an ill-advised DP with Patterson running. He had the runner dead at home. Cotts gave up a hit with Contreras' runner on for the sixth run. A rough first hurt.

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jun 25, 2005 -> 02:53 PM) -Looking for some decent seats for friday july 8th against the a's. Rat pack night, let me know. use code UAN. It will give you a discount. There are decent seats available for that game.

He's offering a Sox/Cubs ticket for $15 in a decent location and nobody's claimed it?

QUOTE(upnorthsox @ Jun 25, 2005 -> 08:43 AM) Or is it his sudden drop in velocity? Or both? Be very wary when you're ready to give up the farm for guys with unexplained velocity drops. Koch Supposedly he was hitting 95 his last start.

He is commenting on the All Star Game. He said LaRussa is going to load the team with Cardinals. Stoney had to correct him, and tell him the manager doesn't have much of a say as to the reserves this year. But here's the topper. He just called the Cardinals, a team that has lost 3 straight, and is 5-5 in its last 10, and is 5 games behind the White Sox, the hottest team in baseball. Oh, and he also said the toughest job in baseball is GM of the Mets. Go cry yourself to sleep, Steve.

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Maybe Dusty gets his roster info from Jeff Brantley.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 24, 2005 -> 05:41 PM) Because they are idiots. Flubs fans have only ever cared about the meaningless dinger every since the days of Sham-Me Sosa. I understand that. But this is Jason Dubois and the score is 12-2. Really, they are bigger idiots than we even thought they were.

What was the deal with the Cub fans going crazy when DuBois hit a homer? They're down 10 and you think they just won the World Series. Kudos to JR for bringing in some port a potties so those strokes can piss out their beer.

There's not a chance in hell. Whether its fair or not, he's burned so many bridges if he had hit 600 homers it probably would have taken him a few years to get in. The fact that he didn't win the MVP in 1995 is a travesty. I think the Hall of Fame vote would have gone the same way, if he had remained healthy.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 01:40 PM) Why the panic with getting a starter? I don't think its panic. I'd be fine with sticking with BMac in the 5 spot until El Duque is fully recovered for the next month or so. I think its setting yourself up to win more than just a division championship, and getting yourself in great shape to advance in the post season. You look at the post season series, there are more days of in between and teams usually only have to use 3 starters the first round. But then the #4 guy comes up a couple times the second round. How huge would it be if the Sox were able to throw Garland or Buerhle or Garcia or a guy like Schmidt or Pettite or whoever else is going to be available against a team's #4 starter and still be able to match or better them in slots 1-3? Not to mention, picking up a stud prevents the opposition from acquiring him.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 01:29 PM) All we need is a 5th starter if El Duque can't stay healthy. Our top four guys are all good enough. And let the other contenders pick up the #1 starter? The Sox should try and pick up the best starter available. This is turning into a year like no other. Going for a 5th starter-type is the kind of conservative style that will have the White Sox watching the World Series on television just like they have the past 45 years, and not winning one the past 88.

QUOTE(WSoxMatt @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 01:25 PM) There is no such thing as cheaper than Bill Wirtz I believe Pohlad actually is worth more than Wirtz. A couple years ago, his revenue sharing check was actually for more than his payroll. He also tried to get a big payout to have his team contracted and almost did. Even Wirtz has never stooped that low.

For as much as Pods is allegedly the catalyst of the White Sox offense, they are 7-3 or 7-4 in games in which he has not played.

If Schmidt is throwing 95 again, would SF trade him?

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 09:48 AM) Hahahahaha, funniest thing I've read all day. He's got to be the worst owner in baseball. He is cheaper than Bill Wirtz.

Its far from over, teams can go on big rolls. Houston last year for example. I was at the game Monday when they were running one of those this day in White Sox history things on the scoreboard. On June 20,1983 Lamar Hoyt pitched the Sox to victory, and moving them to within 2 games of the .500 mark. They finished 99-63.

Go early to Schaller's for a couple beers and ask them for a parking pass. You can park on the street for free.

QUOTE(Wedge @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 07:23 AM) Considering his recent injury history, I'm not sure how Pettite is an upgrade over Duque. One way he is an upgrade is he is currently healthy. I don't know how anyone can be optimistic El Duque will be healthy at any point from now until the end of the season.

How about Andy Pettite? Does he have a no trade? I know he's coming off surgery, but it was the same surgery Billy Wagner had, and he regained his old form quickly. Pettite is 4-7 but his numbers look good other than that. He is playoff tested and supposed to be a terrific human being, and is signed through next season. I know one thing, if the Sox don't get another starter another team will, and that could make a difference around playoff time. Its time for JR and his partners and KW to totally go for it.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 22, 2005 -> 10:17 PM) It just seems stupid to me to go after a guy who has struggled the entire season for his team and think that he'll come to the Sox and the Cell and pitch lights out. Randy Johnson wasn't very good with Seattle in 1998. Then gets traded to Houston and goes 10-1. Schmidt has been much better of late. I think this is the type of guy KW needs to acquire.

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QUOTE(Benchwarmerjim @ Jun 22, 2005 -> 08:43 PM) I wouldnt be looking ahead to who you play in the playoffs just yet. Just enjoy your run. Let the chips fall when they may Its easier to get let down when your team loses in the playoffs. Im not saying I hope the Sox lose to the Yanks int eh first round or anything, but we are not even to the All Star break Didn't Peter Gammons pick the Twins to win the World Series? That right there is a lot to overcome, maybe too much. I still look for them to make it interesting this year. The White Sox have a brutal August schedule.

Anyone still freaking out about Cleveland?