Dick Allen

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 09:17 PM) By the way, take me out of Cruddy's Crew or I'll do it myself, lol. Finally see the light? It shined upon me when they were in Oakland.

Ozzie is too in love with the lefty/lefty matchups. That's why Walker was in.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 09:07 PM) And it cost us 2 runs, maybe 3 specifically. Also, because of Timo's defense, he likely cost us from having Contreras pitch the 7th inning. How anyone can defend using Timo as the 1b replacement simply shocks me. Timo's error added 22 pitches to Contreras' pitch count.

Playing Timo at 1B tonight was the biggest joke of all time. His error not only cost the team 2 runs, it ran up Contreras' pitch count significantly. How you put in a mop-up guy in a 1 run game is ridiculous. Get over the lefty/lefty matchups. If the pitcher sucks, that doesn't matter. Its almost as if Ozzie is seeing what he can get away with now.

I'm really sick of the White Sox treating Erstad like the .340 hitter he used to be. He is a .265 hitter with little power against the rest of the league. Quit trying to be so pretty against the guy, and you'll get him out.

He gave up 2 cheap hits. Erstad's was a shot. Pods gave up on a ball too soon, top flight defensive LF's would have had it. Rowand deked the runner silly on the little bloop to him and if someone was on second, they would have had the force. The gun at USCF had Marte at 94 today and 96 yesterday. I thought in Toronto something may be wrong with his arm the way he was shaking it in the bullpen. I don't think that is the case anymore. It was misfortune that got Marte today. He pitched a lot better than the result. He will be fine.

According to the ESPN ticker, the Big Hurt is not in tonight's line-up. Everett is the DH.

I read the last few posts. I was at the game, and it clearly was one of the most curiously managed games I have ever witnessed. Timo batting for Thomas when you have a few decent hitters on the bench. Letting Crede, after he popped a bunt into a DP and almost a TP try to bunt again, and failing, but getting the walk. Batting Everett for Iguchi, probably the most clutch hitter this season, and just dying to atone for his huge error. Not using Hermanson who was ready, and who hasn't allowed a run all season in the 9th, after Buerhle had wiggled out of some jams the previous couple innings. But it all worked out. I would have never thought I would be leaving USCF to the chant of "Timo, Timo" today or anyday. It was truely a weird day.

If its such an advantage, why are these drivers weighing 200+ lbs. This is taking whining to a whole new level. Do they b**** and moan about drivers who weigh 150? Danica did herself proud today. Dan Wheldon, the guy who won the race and has won 4 out of 5 races weighs in at 157. Maybe Robbie Gordon should go on a diet.

For a guy who has supposedly been so terrible the past season and a half with the Cubs, Hawkins had pretty good numbers.

QUOTE(Steff @ May 27, 2005 -> 03:15 PM) He arrived at Northwestern via ambulance with his wife and trainer. If he went to the ER and he was just your average person, he would probably only have to wait a couple more hours to be attended to.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 27, 2005 -> 02:52 PM) I highly doubt Prior actually drove himself! I know he's the Messiah and all, but it would seem painful to have to keep your right elbow elevated while you drive. I agree. I doubt the Messiah drives himself anywhere.

QUOTE(qwerty @ May 27, 2005 -> 02:15 PM) Not true. He reported alex cora was signed by the indians... two days later. That's right. His cell phone was going off, and then had breaking news.

QUOTE(Steff @ May 27, 2005 -> 02:07 PM) No report on air. They would not allow that without absolute confirmation... Why not? Most of the stuff Levine reports anymore isn't true anyway.

QUOTE(KevHead0881 @ May 27, 2005 -> 01:58 PM) Not sure how credible this is, but some dude on the Cubs board said that Bruce Levine just reported that they think Prior broke a bone in his elbow. Haven't heard this, so take it for what its worth. As secretive as the Cubs are about their injuries, I really doubt they would inform Levine of this before he is even X-rayed. I didn't see it, and he may have broken his elbow, but I doubt Levine has reported it yet.

Does anyone remember Garland got smoked on a liner that looked to be right on the elbow in one of his first appearances in a White Sox uniform. Luckily it was just above it. He was rolling around in pain as well.

If Bill Almon is the worst Sox player ever, they haven't had many bad players. Worst player for me was Scott Ruffcorn. Absolutely brutal. I think he was up with the team for parts of 4 seasons. I never saw him have a good inning. Not one. He was highly touted as well.

His right wrist has been a problem for him since spring training and has flared up recently. He is very injury-prone. His wrist, shoulder, knee or hammy can go at any moment.

QUOTE(quickman @ May 24, 2005 -> 07:18 PM) THis is totally out of left field, way out there... what if Mcarthy was a show case against the Cubs to set up this trade. El duque is scheduled top come back friday and was compeltely reluctant to go on the DL, in addition the sox were so secretive on this whole BMAC thing, plus the fact that Ozzie pulled him early. Just speculating and being totally off the wall Ozzie said the McCarthy is going to be with the White Sox a long time. Ozzie always tells the truth.

QUOTE(quickman @ May 24, 2005 -> 07:28 PM) of course its BS, but isn't this fun? It is fun. People are making pretty good arguments each way.

QUOTE(quickman @ May 24, 2005 -> 07:24 PM) the why is that chavez is an all star thrid baseman who will not be batting like this as the year goes on. In addition the man can put us over the top. The trouble is do you give up a talent like BMAC. but there is no doubt I give up crede and any other minor leager they want. While this rumor is BS, lets just say its true, the bigger question is whether or not JR would be willing to pick up the additional payroll this deal would give the White Sox. Not only this year, but the next 4 or 5. Its not only going to be Chavez's contract but also the cost of another starter, and he's going to be a lot more expensive than BMac. I know people are going to say let Konerko walk, but unless one of the young outfielders moves to 1b, his replacement, if decent, is going to cost some money.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ May 24, 2005 -> 06:11 PM) Wait, is there any substantial evidence that this is a true rumor and not some rumor started by some guy on the mlb.com boards that Mac, Jurko, and Harry just started to pick up. No, it was a caller who claimed he heard the rumor on Bay Area sports radio. Its BS.

KW has emphasised pitching this year. Pitching, pitching, pitching. Plus the White Sox are a team with a budget. Chavez hasn't done much this year, but he does usually start off slow. Or maybe his performance has been "enhanced" in past years. I just don't see the rumor coming true.

Couldn't the Sox option Frank to Charlotte if he agrees to it?

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ May 24, 2005 -> 04:25 PM) Not with Anderson/Sweeney/Owens/Young down in the minors. I'll take the proven pitcher in Garcia anyday for Reed. Reed will be a good player, never a superstar. Olivo is looking more and more like nothing. That was a tremendous deal for the Sox cause Freddy is a good pitcher. Chavez for Crede and Bmac would be a good deal for us even if Bmac turned into a good pitcher. If Bmac busted or didn't live up to the hype it would be an unbelieavable deal for the Sox. Chavez is a proven stud...Bmac a minor league stud. Now I think Bmac is going to flat dominate, but there is no guarantee of that. Now if I were making any offer, I'd be offering the entire rest of the farm system but Bmac, but if it came to Crede/Bmac/Filler for Chavez and maybe a little cash, I make that deal every single time. Chavez is an all star and one of the best 3rd baseman in the game. I'd still hate and cringe at losing Bmac (he's been the best prospect to come up in a long long time). That being said, I think if KW played tough enough he could put together a good enough package without giving up Mac. Plus I still think Oakland could use someone like Brian Anderson just as much as Bmac. I do think the A's will dump Chavez though because they are in financial mode and don't want to pay his contract. I don't think trading a stud pitching prospect who can and is contributing now, and adding $8 million to the payroll is going to appeal to KW or JR. This was a rumor that someone called MJH with anyway. He claimed they were talking about it on sportsradio in the Bay Area. Its all BS. I really doubt BB has any intention of trading Chavez, and if he does, maybe that says he doesn't think Chavez's recent struggles are temporary.