Harry Chappas

Sun-Times had a headline and called him Taguchi. What a crappy paper. Anyone think he could be unhappy enough with this situation of constant unnecessary rest, giving up at-bats (while lesser hitters swing for the fences) and generally poor use of his abilities that he may think of staying in Japan. We didn't really trip over ourslves to bring him in and he is the biggest (and only) clutch hitter on this team. Think he could pull a Hasegawa? If so we always have Willie. Not to mention the release of Shingo wasn't handled to well if in fact there was no room made for him with the Knights. I am not even looking at the current state of affairs in the pennant race when I say this. Although he was the only really offensive force in both games, he broke the ice against JP Howell.

QUOTE(Ozzie Montana @ Sep 15, 2005 -> 03:04 PM) I like the banner. Don't you guys? For some reason I find the banner disturbing.

March 15th when Ozzie starts Adkins in the grapefruit league opener and CC wins in Sarasota in the Cactus League. Why post this s***? Unless you are f***ing troll what is the point of dreaming this s*** up.

DP and a K, well he was hot. I can't wait to see who pitches the 8th. David Sanders or Kevin Walker?

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 15, 2005 -> 02:22 PM) I'm as negative as it gets, but anyone giving up on this team with a 4.5 game lead is an f'n pussy. If it makes you feel better, fine. However, to give up on them is ridiculous. They appear to be giving up on themselves and have for some time.

Is Neil Cotts running in the outfield? Ozzie is acting like these do not count until the playoffs. Who needs the fans. He is making Dusty Baker look like John McGraw.

Is Pods really buying the farm in the outfield?

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 15, 2005 -> 12:59 PM) Going through the thread and talking about field conditions, does anyone know why Roger Bossard soaks the infield before the games at USCF? I would think with the White Sox wanting to run they would keep it a little drier. The way he waters it actually packs the dirt and makes it more solid. Just my guess though, my lawn is brown and hard so what do I know. Think about watered down sand (not slop though) as oppossed to dry sand. Of course you can over water and make it sloppy as mother nature does. Why steal with Pods in these conditions?

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 15, 2005 -> 12:59 PM) Going through the thread and talking about field conditions, does anyone know why Roger Bossard soaks the infield before the games at USCF? I would think with the White Sox wanting to run they would keep it a little drier. The way he waters it actually packs the dirt and makes it more solid. Just my guess though, my lawn is brown and hard so what do I know. Think about watered down sand (not slop though) as oppossed to dry sand. Of course you can over water and make it sloppy as mother nature does. Why steal with Pods in these conditions?

Sorry for the vulgarity but I am watching this game on Soxtalk (better than web watching) and want to let out a passionate. f*** YA, NOW LET'S GO!!!!!

155 31 Game 2

Did I miss the lineups?

It is the manager's job to get his team ready to play and give them the best shot at winning. When the starter gives up 7 runs in 5.1 innings to a horses*** team, it is the mangers fault by not knowing what is going on with his pitcher. When the reliever we could have used to face Teahan was used 3 innings earlier,it is the manager's fault. This game was Ozzief***'s fault who will he blame tonight, the fans that didn't go to KC to cheer on our heros. We are 1-5 in our last six, tell me again about having to play .500 ball. WE have to win tomorrow and all three over the weekend to be at .500. I hope Buerhle steps up.

OK Hermanson either has to pitch more or not at all this is f***ing stupid. Welcome Mr. Jenks, your table is ready. Mr Dye and Podsednik open your eyes there is a game to be played. No worries we have to play .500 ball. Maybe Ozzief*** will go to Miami and stay there whose fault was this....

So Baj will pitch in this game later then Cotts.......... You know, I miss Marte.

Can Hermanson do what Jenks did last night? Jenks for the 8th? Baj........ Somehow Sanders will be in some time soon.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 08:37 PM) We do have more relievers than usual in the pen, but I doubt Ozzie trusts them enough for a close game. If Marte's going to be out for the year, Ozzie has got to let Cotts go longer in the game. I just jumped on sorry if this is a repeat. Doesn't it seem when a reliever comes in to start freash in an inning for us they are lights out but when Guillen gets creative (i.e. using two or more guys in an inning), we end up giving up runs.

The players in this lineup were 2-25 with 5 BB's and 9 K's the law of averages which are so prevalent in baseball dicate we should be ok. Sorry though I liked my lineup better. This guy didn't throw a breaking ball his last outing I'd hate to see if he has one tonight. Let's do something different tonight.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 01:23 PM) SOooooooo....where is the rest of baseball. I mean its good and all to mention some of the teams with premier catchers. Being, 1st, 4th and 11th in something is not avg, avg is about the 50th percentile. He would have to be about 15-17th to really be avg, in every category. But go ahead and list the teams with premier catchers if that makes you feel like you are correct. AJ is a career 290 hitter with a .331 OBP. He makes less than 3 million a year at this point. He handles his staff better than a majority of the guys you think are better, and has played better defense. s***, Victor has allowed 90 sb's this season for god sakes. In the AL (I mentioned every team in the AL) he is 11th in Zone Rating, 8th in CS% and 6th in Games Played out of 11 eligible catchers. He is second (not in a good way) in PB. I like him and think he is good for the organization but feel he is average and can be resigned for a reasonable amount he has a personality that may turn teams off. Sorry if you feel differently but that is all I am saying.

As did Mike Mussina and Carlos Silva.

Borch in right Dye DH Anderson LF Ozuna 38 Ozuna - Iguchi - Rowand - Konerko - Dye - Piez - Uribe - Borchard - Anderson Can't do any worse than last week and I think this is a better defensive team.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 10:10 AM) Wild Pitches=Pitchers fault Passed Balls=cathers fault baseball 101 The other numbers sounds avg? He is LEADING the league in defense. He is in the top 10 in the other categories. Do you know how many teams are in the league? Because being in the upper third in stats does not make you avg. I think maybe you need to look up the term average and figure out if you are using the correct word. He is a top catcher, he plays every day, handles his pitching staff almost better than everyone, plays great defense and hits for power. What more do you want. The point of this thread was about how great he was and that he should make a ton next year based on mid-May performanace. After watching him this year I understand why he was let go. I really overrated him (I thought he would be awesome). The firey side of him is what this team needed but I can also see how it could wear thin. He is worth 3 to 5M a year no more. I THINK HE IS AVERAGE I DO NOT THINK HE SUCKS!!!! I think his passion is what we need that other teams did not. That was my point. He is not a $9M a year guy. 4th in HR but 11th in slugging is not good, it is average. There are many pitches that are called wild pitches that he should've got to, the first one last night did not hit the dirt. If you can stop it, don't call it. We can win with him as our catcher and I think he should be resigned but he is not that prize I really thought he was. He is a huge addition and benefit for this team but he is not the top tier guy I thought. That is all I am trying to say.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 11:47 AM) and that someone should be Jenks Heat. These teams have comparable catchers in the AL where there are 14 teams; Cleveland, Minnesota, Boston, New York, California, Oakland, Baltimore, Detroit These that don't Texas, KC, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Toronto Looks average to me.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 14, 2005 -> 09:19 AM) denfense is below avg huh? He leads the league in fielding percentage for catchers (.999), 3rd in PO, 6th in CS. offense is avg huh? I believe he is 4th in Hr's 6th in RBI's 8th in hits 11th in SLG in the AL. I just think the wild pitches could be cut down. The other numbers sound average to me. Also the hitting sounds about average to me 4th in HR 11th in slugging, some disconnect here don't you think? I am not saying I am not happy to have the guy or that he isn't worth $3-5M but I thought he was a top catcher and he is probably average with the intangibles lifting him or dropping him as he is a personality that can be taken either way. When he faced us I thought he was worth more then what we are paying him now I can see why he got what he got.

I kind of see why he doesn't get much attention. He is an upgrade but his defense is below average, his hitting is average. If the intangibles are not good (SF) I could see letting him go. We the top two pitchers in WP. He is a groundout machine.