Harry Chappas

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 15, 2009 -> 06:47 PM) Before people act as if Cecil is a nonamer, it should be mentioned he was one of the Blue Jays top prospects and is was a #1 draft pick two years ago, IIRC. This isn't a nobody and he has done nothing but pitch exceptionally well in his professional career (shooting through the minors). Yep and after 3 at-bats each the Sox hitters should have seen his arsenal enough to maybe get him next game. Why would you not at least take a couple of pitches the first time through. 3 innings 6 called strikes. Not the way to see what a guy has got.

through two innings against a pitcher they have never seen the Sox took a total of 4 called strikes. You will never see what a guy has got if he never has to throw it.

QUOTE (BearSox @ May 15, 2009 -> 04:01 PM) It's the wise move to let Ramirez develop at SS. He's the best defender we have at SS, and his future is there. He's still a project and still needs to develop. We're not going to throw all of the upside he potentially brings because of a rough start to the season offensively. Nix on the other hand needs to show he can play all these different spots to keep a roster spot. His ability to play good D at 2B and possibly 3B and SS as well only increases his value to the team. Why can't Nix be better at the position than Ramirez? I personally think Nix has a better skill set than Ramirez does for shortstop. I am just getting tired of the streaky all or nothing type of players this organization loves to hold onto for dear life. Ramirez and Fields are becoming those type of players in my mind.

What are the qualifications for being a parent? There are plenty of people that are not bright enough to exist that are having children. While I am not certain of this case at some point the realization needs to occur that there are many parents that are not qualified to be parents.

QUOTE (kev211 @ May 15, 2009 -> 01:00 PM) Richard can't be dead if no two dead people can exist as living. Richard and Jacob are in the same whatever state they are as they can travel to and from the island and retain their island features. So in terms of Locke and Christian dead he can not be this kind of dead. I would still like to know what the deal is with the Others, like where did they come from and what is their purpose? What happened to the people they kidnapped in season 2 and what were they doing with Walt? They lived in Dharmaville for a while and they took up to living in tents again.......

Why is it Nix can be moved all over the Field but Ramirez is entrenched at short? Has Ramirez been all that great out there? He played a good third last year and is suppossed to be a good centerfielder. Is his psyche that weak?

Some things that I want to put out there. There is a theme that you need to bury the dead on the island. Some poeple that have not been buried or we are not sure if they have. Christian Sheppard, Alex Rosseau, and John Locke. I know there are many others. Dead John Locke tells Richard he must tell Alive John Locke he has to die. Dead Christian Sheppard tells Alive John Locke he has to die. Dead Alex Rosseau tells Alive Ben Linus that he must listen to the now Dead John Locke....who disappears temporarily while Dead Alex appears. Dead John Locke can not kill Jacob but he can convince soembody to kill him who is alive. The loophole discussed in the opening scene that Jacob tells Dead John Locke. At the beginning of the show there is a person possibly dead, possibly alive that wants Jacob dead. That person called Esau may only be that physical body of a random dead person on the island and the physical person is not important as that person's conversation with Jacob. If the no two dead people can not exist as living on the island, which I think, Claire would have to be alive in my theory. Also my thought is that Richard Alpert is dead which is why he never ages....he could be inhabited by another version of Jacob's opening scene friend. I think the bigger story lies in that what are Jacob and his islandmate discussing as the Black Rock nears? Doesn't the BlackRock appear in the middle of the island hence the thought the island disappeared and reappeared under the Black Rock.......... I can't even get into the Egyptian thing......but I still have 8 months to think about it.

Toronto, Texas and Kansas City are all playing as good as anyone in the A.L. right now and the Sox played them 11 of the last 18 games. Harrison for Texas looked good yesterday, real good. I think they take one of the four and hopefully take two. The AL Central is terrible.

QUOTE (Jim Spencer @ May 15, 2009 -> 05:30 AM) At least there's no 9:30pm games With three small kids 9:30 starts are great. I DVR'd game six and saw the end of it an hour after it happened. I had to stay away from the cell phone and the computer. Afternoon games do suck. The funny thing is that WGN will probably not carry any of these games on the radio.

Pinning your hopes on Milt Bradley are like pinning your hopes on Chris Carpenter. Read in an other thread about Maggs. If he goes to the Reds I like their chances.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ May 12, 2009 -> 10:35 PM) I dont know if this has been posted anywhere else on here, but did anyone listen to Clemens interview with Mike and Mike this morning? He actually said it would be suicide if he took steroids because of the history of heart disease in his family and used his step dad as an example of said heart disease running through his family. Step dad? that is not part of his DNA what am I missing.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ May 14, 2009 -> 11:47 AM) That's kind of my feeling on this season so far too. I've been pretty level during the horrendous play because this division is pretty average and if this team could get their head out of their asses they'll be in it all summer. The one thing that worries me is it's the same old offensive approach and Walker still just sitting on the bench with apparently no job responsabilities. It's scary to see how long Fields swing has become and seemingly no adjustments. Simple scouting report on the Sox must be throw any garbage over for 1st pitch and you'll get ahead, then if you have two strikes throw it away from them and they'll flail at anyting. Also, if you fall behind and it's a hitters count, don't throw them anything to hit because they're not selective and will swing because it's a hitters count. Exactly. Also the Sox historically would have been comparable to the Cardinals/Pirates pre-1980 if they did not have the Yankees in the AL for the last 100 years. If they were in the AL east in the early 90's they would have gone to the playoffs a couple of times. They also had no shot against the Injuns from 95-99. These things move in cycles. It is amazing that sports were even watched prior to 1980 with the dominance of the Yankees, Canadians and Celtics in their respective sports.

Anyone see the end of the Ducks Detroit game? Wild fights I actually think it was the Ducks pounding the Wings 5 v. 6 as the WIngs had a man advantage.

If I was Strasburg I would stopped pitching in April and walked away rom my college team. As s***ty as that is, his work load this season will realistically prohibit him from playing this year which could be why Boras has him not sign then next season he starts fresh and joins a team July 1st of next year. If Washington drafts and signs him to $50M contract the day after the draft how many innings will he pitch this year? How many has he thrown in college? I look at it like this Aaron Crow drops to Toronto and they pick him, he could pitch for them this year especially if theyare in a pennent race. If Strasberg falls, which I doubt in both cases, he will most likely not have an impact his season. Kind of a big bargaining chip for Crow this year and Strasberg next.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 12, 2009 -> 03:24 PM) Cause they play again tomorrow morning. I agree though, with him swinging the bat well and the team struggling, I'm sure he could manage to play tonight and then tomorrow. My schedule says 6:05. While I do not like it I understand. If Quentin is out tonight you need ot play A.J. They can not continue to give games away which is what this would be. Can betemit play left?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 12, 2009 -> 07:50 AM) So, he was going to veto, Daley said HAIL NO, he said maybe he'd call the board's bluff, and then when the 11th hour hit... He vetoed. Sales tax is staying put, unless the board can come up with a 13th vote (out of 15) to override. Original vote was 12-3, but Cook County has a 4/5 veto override rule. Wow those 3 folks should not be reelected in the real world but I have long stood by my thought that the general population as a whole is to dumb to vote. Most of the dumbest are lazy and don't vote but those with a vested interest will vote.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 12, 2009 -> 03:20 PM) It's like every game, we find a way to make the #8/9 hitters look worse on paper. At least the number 2 hitter has ability. Why can't A.J. play today? He was off last Tuesday and Sunday and is off Thursday. Corky Miller sucks. He makes Colon look fit.

I did not watch last night's game very much but Ramirez had a hit and an RBI........ I am all for him sitting out but I thought the all rightie Lilibridge in center and Nix at second would have been the line-up.....

The bandwagon thing is kind of hard to call with the Hawks. They were huge in the early 90's and then they turned into the worst franchise in all of sports not that long ago. I was a season ticket holder from 92-07....not a bright move giving them up. We cancelled the day before Kane was drafted. There were times when I would just not go because they were so bad and it was not worth spending more money on them. When they had the ABC line I think I went to 3 games and simply threw out tickets to another 8 to 10 or so. Does this make me a bad fan? I am a season ticket holder for the White Sox and have been since 1990. If this team stays as hard to watch as they are now I will discontinue going this year. The enjoyment is not there and it cost to much to have a good time and watch miserable baseball. As hard as the Sox are to watch right now, the Hawks are that enjoyable. Thanks Rock.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 12, 2009 -> 10:14 AM) Hey, someone pointed out Soup had a great series. I sure hope Keith gets his head out of his ass. My unsung hero of the series is probably Dave Bolland. Every time I looked he was digging a puck out of the corner, or pressuring the Sedins. He is truly a player that does the little things. His line was one of the most important pieces of beating both Van and Calgary. I hated on Kane, Campbell and Buf all year. I am glad I was proven wrong. I think Buf really got into Roberto's head early in the series and it affected him throughout. He actually was about to break down after the game. He had to walk away becasue he was crying or about to. It was a great moment becasue you saw the emotion and the impact of losing and his beliefthat he let his team and city down. I actually felt bad for him.

QUOTE (shipps @ May 12, 2009 -> 08:47 AM) When they piss you off in the first inning do you just get up and leave the ball park? Honestly that would be awesome. I did Friday night. My problem is not that the Sox suck, there appears to be hope on the horizon. I would rather suck and get a high draft pick than wallow in mediocrity and end up with Lance Broadway. My problem is envy and primarily that the cubs may be good and enjoy the season and post season success while I am left to do something that I do not enjoy as much as watch the Sox. I know this is twisted but that is the way it is. If I could turn on sportsradio now and never have to hear about the cub, I would be fine with a 77-87 season.

I think Q was most happy with the play of Soupy Campbell as he pointed it out about three times during the press conference. Keith seemed to have a miserable game last night. I'd like a seven game Duck Det series to get him some rest. Byf's penalty was bad but he seemd to simply stiff arm the guy. Kind of offset the Eager penalty as that was a lucky one for the Hawks. Kane is 19. The future is quite bright if Huet earns his keep and Marty is resigned.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ May 11, 2009 -> 07:52 PM) Aside from Flowers, how are the other guys from the Javy trade doing? KW told us we would like the way Lillibridge plays. They oughta see if they can lock up Windmill Ramirez long term. It is working for Floyd pretty well.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 11, 2009 -> 07:50 PM) i'd spare the pen and make gavin stay out there and wear this s***ty effort. He makes enough money.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 11, 2009 -> 07:45 PM) Not sure, but his mechanics have definitely changed. He started trying that inside-out swing earlier in the year, and it's really slowed his bat down. When they put him in the 2 hole they probably told him his job was to get he guy over. He is not a major league hitter (yet / maybe) and really is unable to adjust to the pitcher. That is why I think they need to begin lookingat Greg Walker. There are no adjustments made to a pitcher.