Dick Allen

Unfortunately, or fortunately depending how you look at it, thanks to bankrupt United Airlines, my flight was canceled, then put on stand by for 2 flights, which we didn't get on, then delayed an hour. I didn't get to the hotel until about 12:30 am, and went to bed. I missed the loss, saw the victories. Where they at the sports bar in the hotel? For anyone travelling to Boston and staying in the Back Bay, do not take a taxi. It was $35 for an 8 mile trip. The have vans that are $10.

I just came back from Boston, and obviously am very pleased with the results. I was staying at the Marriott, where the team stayed, which I've done before in several cities. It was interesting to see the large number of White Sox fans at the hotel.It was by far the greatest number I have ever seen. All the players were very gracious with autographs and photos. I was sitting down on a chair in the lobby just watching everything going on, when Harold sat next to me. I said hello, and asked him a stupid question, he started talking and frankly wouldn't stop. He was pretty funny. One of the writers in the Herald noticed he's been talking more lately. Knowing he is a big favorite of JR, I was wondering if the Sox have sent him to one of those media training things, maybe to prepare him for a bigger job. As a manager, those one word answers he's famous for,(although appropriate most of the time) wouldn't go over very well. The White Sox offense really started to take off when Walker hurt his elbow, and Harold stepped in. Could Harold succeed JM? Would it be a good move? Personally I think if JM is launched, Backman, or a big name with MLB managing experience should get the job, but it would not surprise me if I'm on to something.

Neither did I, it is called a credit card I like the way you think, I'll be keeping my eye on you

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.