Harry Chappas

I said earlier in this thread that Slowey would simply let the Sox get themselves out which thee are really adept at doing and they'd be lucky to score more than 2 runs. Not expecting anything from Richard tomorrow as the Twins will simply use the same approach as they did today and tick away at him.

What the f*** is QUentin doing?????? Seen 3 pitches. Also the Sox have 4 infield pop outs, 2 grounders that didn't make past he mound and 1 K against a guy that barely hits 90. Check that now 2 K's

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 28, 2008 -> 07:28 PM) SO did Geoff Blum lets go get him. Stop living in the past, this Konerko is hitting for less power than OC. Neither Konerko or Swisher should be getting the free pass that they are. The thing about Swisher is he cost the Sox a player that is doing better than he is plus to pitchers one of which wold look good on the trtade market right now. The money I am not concerned about. This team's defense is really bad right now, not that I am tellign anyone anything new.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jul 28, 2008 -> 07:12 PM) Even when he makes contact it's pathetic. If he's still injured (and I'm not saying he is, but IF) then we'll all be alot better if a fastball finds its way to his hand so we can stop throwing him out there. Exactly I will give him slack if he is trying ot play injured but this is just sad to watch. Slowey is not a good pitcher and should be getting pounded.

The approach tonight is the complete opposite from the Verlander game. Miner and Slowey are guys that a good offense should rock. The White Sox are very inconsistent. Simply look at he 9th inning yesterday and the inordinate amount of first pitch easy outs from overanxious hitters trying to hit the 5 run homer. Slowey will let them get themselves out now with a 4 run lead and the Sox hitters will oblige as they overswing. Sorry if this is to negative to post but that is the reality. Minnesota is really good at executing consistently, the Sox are not. Not saying the game is over but it would not be surprising if the Sox scored less than 2 runs.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jul 28, 2008 -> 06:50 PM) He's not receiving a free pass. It's just this simple: .228/.349./.399 @ 3.6 million as an average CF > .216/.315/.357 @ 12 million as a below average 1B. Nobody booing Swisher from what I hear. I think the injury thing really f***s up Konerko and he is not athletic enought o play through it. I know this is an excuse but why not play Anderson or Wise over Swisher once in a while.

Quentin has seen two pitches tonight...... Execution not looking real good right now as all three leadoff baserunners wasted.....and no double plays either.

Why does Nick Swisher get the free pass? I am not a Konerko backer but there is still the hand issue. What is Swisher's excuse, his robust .228 and below average CF play are not adding anything to the team.

I believe that Anderson and Wise and then Swisher and Konerko should platoon until somebody breaks out of it. Swisher and Konekro have been given enough time to work out of it on their own. The defense of Anderson alone is needed in Minnesopta and the pitchers that Minnesota throws out there should not totally overmatch the Sox hitters. The substandard defense cost them yesterday on Swisher's misplayed ball and Swisher did nothing at the plate to warrant the blind faith he is being shown. I just do not want to see outs given away especailly with as shaky as the pitching has been. They can give outs away at home but not currently as things are shaping up on the road. I do not think this will be the case but I hope Uribe is out there as well. I think I still have a real sour taste after the 9th inning yesterday.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 28, 2008 -> 06:58 AM) I was just going to post that... The guy never liked being THE MAN, or the spotlight in the big series. He is going to get killed in NY. He is their 4th best reliever there really isn't that much pressure on him.

I really liked getting Vazquez but is career record is .500 and that is through almost 250 decisions. The fact of the matter is, he is a .500 pitcher nothign more , nothing less and he is gettign paid like one. My problem with him is that he seems to really light it up when he is on bad teams and there is no pressure.

QUOTE (Gregory Pratt @ Jul 26, 2008 -> 04:10 PM) It's a thorough and intellectual criticism of a faulty claim. "Five to ten years." Yeah, for a guy who's been good but not that good at all. Oh now I get it Get over yourself.

Tigers have one home game and six road games against the Sox the remainder of this year.

Mercy what a tiring game I need a cocktail and smoke.

Thought Hawk dropped dead as he went quite after the K. I think he thought it was tipped.

The first strike to OC was a ball in the bottom of the inning to Thames. God I can't wait for this game to end that was real sad

With the top of the order leading off we need a run or two

Wow has everyone in that pen fallen apart.

This game mirrors yesterday's almost exactly.

Man I miss the bullpen of pre-July

OC appears to be real lackadasical in the field and will do anything to avoid contact around the bad to a point where plays are not being made. The DP error yesterday was a good examplae but the throw by Dye was on the bag but he was no where near it and therefore couldn't apply the tag same thign with steals. He just seems real inconsistent in the field. Offensively for the most part he is doing a great job batting out of a slot that he was not used to. Thome hitting the ball is huge in that it forcing teams ot go after Dye who is hitting and therby also allowing Q to see good pitches. Anderson should replace Wise when a leftie comes in the game. He should also be out there for defensive purposes.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 26, 2008 -> 04:06 PM) Basically a long post saying that Gavin has been good, but you dont think he's that good. Thanks, I really couldn't understand what he was talking about.

QUOTE (bighurt4life @ Jul 25, 2008 -> 12:31 PM) I hate to be a wet blanket but he does have 20 errors on the season so far. So does Joe Crede on well manicured properly lit fields.

dumpster 5 walks and fish letting him off the hook

Twins face Lee and Carmona the next two days on the road. Could get really tight or could be a nice lead.............