Dick Allen

Danny gave up 3 runs on 1 hit against Boston in June. Boston won in 10 innings against Botch. They had 1 hit through 9 inning. Crede had an error in the 1st inning when Boston scored 3. Carlos hit 2 bases loaded GIDP that game. If Danny has any control, he is very tough.

I'd bet the ranch Paulie will be still wintering in AZ

What's with the concession speech by JM? All you JM backers now know what he really is. This is ludicruous. He wants to be fired.

Carl Everett looks like he's playing in an oldtimer's game when he's out in the field.

If it were hits instead of at bats, we'd have nothing to worry about

What are the odds we see Billy Botch today?

Stupid bias You're wrong, he's right If he didn't get the job done, he failed, plain and simple Take the Lee glasses off and stop drinking ur lee kool aid, you sound like a 4th grader not wanting anyone to talk bad about their favorite player Pathetic Lol.. you have to be kidding me.... You guys are talking about ONE at bat here... if he hits a game winning homer later in the game, you guys will be celebrating him like crazy... So what im saying, is simma the s*** down... so he didnt get it done this at bat... there will be plenty more oppurtunities... It may have been his most important at bat of the year, and he failed.

They had this exact situation last night and came away with nothing. Of course, the Dauber was batting last night

He was a lot closer to being safe than the one last night.

We take dat one

Do you know how to tell if a woman is ticklish?

Its around 360. Konerko hits over .300 against him, and Daubach hasn' t hardly played in a month and a half.

Magglio needs a McFlurry

I guess Daubach's stellar pinch hitting performance last night gave JM the idea to play him today.

Loaisa is throwing a lot of pitches.

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Do it again Frank

The people who vote for the Cy Young are looking for reasons not to vote for Esteban.

Is is me, or does it seem like the umpires are missing a lot of calls on the bases this year? It seems there's a blown call every game. The thing that sucks is everytime an umpire blows a call against the Sox, that gift runner is almost guaranteed to score. I was at the games, and didn't see the replay but it seemed to me on Tuesday when Sandy threw down to 3rd on a bunt, the runner looked awfully safe. He was called out. Obviously the call at first last night was horrible, and the pickoff at 2nd was at least, debatable. It usually evens out in the end.

His bloated paychecks clear. Thats something thats going smoothly for him.

I agree, if we have more than a 5 run lead. He gives up ONE run, Hook Him. He didn't have a lot of 1-2-3 innings with Oakland last year. He gives up a hit or two, let it play out, if a run scores on a Sacrifice ANything, keep him in, but if they get one more hit after that, hook him. I think its important for Billy to get some playing time, but the guy needs to be on a VERY short leash. It seems to me the Sox have been a better team when Koch wasn't in a position to pitch. While having him be effective would be a huge boost to the bullpen, the odds against that are staggering. He, like Paniagua, struggled at Charlotte. His velocity was the same as it was prior to his injury. I don't think 5 runs is enough. The Sox would have to have a 6 run lead, like last night, and 3 baserunners is the best I would give him, unless the first 2 men got on. Then he would be yanked. I give him a little more slack then I would Paniagua, Paniagua had no reason to be on the team, and there was no reason to think he would be effective.

I told you back when they signed him, they should have spent the money they gave him on another fireworks show. It amazed me they let him pitch last night, but at least they have the sense to pull the plug before JM had another chance to see what he could do.

Its the same guy. They designated him for assignment. Not sure if Oakland traded for him or if he was released by Detroit.

Sorry to disagree with you, but Foulke had not pitched in three games. Gordon and Marte ptiched every game over the weekend, and had a night off thanks to Colon. Another night off for them would have been beneficial. Gordon won't be available for tonight, but Marte will. Check your facts before you rip JM for not bringing in his two best relievers in a 6 run game. I don't think he was asking for Gordon or Marte, although because of JM's horrible display of managing a pitching staff,you got one and almost got the other. The point I believe, was this is not the time or place to be experimenting with reclaimation projects. Save it for when your losing by 8 runs or for spring training. I hope Sox upper management finally saw the light last night, and wacks this guy at the end of the year. If the Sox make the playoffs the opposing manager will make him look overmatched again.

When everyone in ur pen is doing well, ur a genius When everyone in ur pen is sucking it up, ur a moron You are what your pen does. Bringing anyone in with a 6 run lead really can't be a bad decision in and of itself. Quit blaming JM sometimes, hold these damn pitchers accountable Also, a lot of you manage in hinsight, and we all know that's 20/20. To put a pitcher who hasn't faced major league hitters in a year, and was released by Detroit, and cut by Tampa in spring training, in the game, a must game, is the dumbest decision I have ever witnessed a manager make. And to leave him in long enough for 4 people to reach base against him is incomprehenisble. You haven't watched nearly enough baseball then I've been to at least 1,000 White Sox games in my lifetime. I watch almost every game that I don't attend on TV. If you have a spare 10 hours my wife will tell you all about my "obsession". JM is a dope. You don't remember any of it then. To call this the dumbest thing you've ever seen, is ridiculous Hell, i've seen much more stupid stuff out of jerry this year alone Maybe your opinion, mine, he's done stupid things, but this takes the cake. He blows this win, the whole season is in jeapordy. When are players accountable I don't give a crap who in the hell you put in with a 6 run lead, there's no way the guy should make it as close as it was. I think he left him in there too long; but that's not what anyone is arguing about Putting him in to begin with isn't a problem. You will never know what you have unless he's used. Plus, it saves ur other more valuable arms for the next two games and so on. JM has done some stupid things, but to say it's the stupidest thing you've ever seen, supposedly watching all these games u claim...i mean come on already. This is Jose Paniagua, a guy who was released by DETROIT, and cut by TAMPA in spring training. He sucked in the Mexican League, his era over 9.00, he wasn't very good at Charlotte, he has no business being in the major leagues, let alone a first place ballclub. If Minnesota were to score 6 runs, I believe the best chance they had would be against this bum. Wunsch was ready, Schoenweiss could have remained in. A game against Minnesota is not the time to see what he could do. Why didn't he use him when the Sox were up by 5 in the 9th against Cleveland? He decided to use Gordon for the 4th straight game. What arms did he save? He had to use his closer, what an idiot. Well then why is he on the roster? You could be blaming the wrong person here Well, if you go back to the threads where the Sox were thinking of signing him, and the one where they signed him, you will see I was against the move for 2 reasons. One was he sucked. People argued that the same was said about Loaisa, but I pointed out Loiasa had to make the team with a great spring. The second reason was there was not enough time to evaluate him. What did he make,3 appearances in Charlotte? He got killed in one of them. This man has given no indication he can get out major league hitters in a couple years. To experiment with quite possible the entire season on the line is insane. After the first two guys hit rockets, how can you possibly leave him in long enough to walk 2 more people?