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We're going to win this game.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 3, 2011 -> 07:28 PM) This is a shell of Liriano. I've been watching since the 2nd inning, and I don't think he's thrown consecutive pitches in the strike zone. That's not something he's done even when he's dominated us in the past. That slider is never in the zone, yet we can never lay off it.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 3, 2011 -> 07:22 PM) He's terrible right now (Liriano). He has no command, and has only made a few good pitches. As soon as someone gets on base for the Sox, it seems all patience goes away. You're absolutely right, he has been terrible, and maybe he is terrible today (I'm at work, not watching), but don't make it sound as though this guy isn't capable of what he's doing right now...

QUOTE (fathom @ May 3, 2011 -> 07:12 PM) Haha, can't believe we're getting no hit again by one of the worst pitchers in baseball. Greg, you're doing a great job. That's not exactly fair, and you're smart enough to know it.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 24, 2011 -> 09:01 AM) Appears we've entered the lawsuit stage on tablets. Apple needs to have confidence its products will ultimately win out in the marketplace and realize that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Winning infringement cases on design, especially in the case of high-tech electronics, is going to be nearly impossible to achieve. Oftentimes there is simply a best way to design something functionally, and you cannot patent that. You can patent the technology that went into your own design, but you cannot prevent others from copying the design itself. It was put well in The Social Network. "Look, a guy who builds a nice chair doesn't owe money to everyone who has ever built a chair before..."

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ May 1, 2011 -> 06:03 PM) No. Thats the attitude people have with expensive players who have a history of being really good, and are playing bad, or players who are really bad and are playing good. When it comes to a whole team, you need to be proactive, not hopeful. I just realized how ironic it is that you are the self-proclaimed "Official White Sox Nicknamer," and yet your own handle is "JoeCoolMan24."

QUOTE (Tex @ May 1, 2011 -> 03:44 PM) You are correct, it is impossible to know if someone would be 25% better. So, I would rather ride it out with Ozzie than gamble on someone else. Hell, it could be worse. No, it really could not be worse. I don't want to hire some old retread though. We need some new blood. Let's call up Dave Martinez.

QUOTE (Paint it Black @ May 1, 2011 -> 03:35 PM) Let me sum this thread up for everyone that hasn't read through it: Rabble Rabble this team isn't playing hard (but I can't prove it) rabble rabble. Question for the people that want Ozzie Fired: If he's the reason they're losing then why didn't they win the two games he was suspended? And further, what do you want him to do to make this team better? I don't think Ozzie's in-game moves are the reason we are this terrible...and I don't think the majority of the people arguing for his dismissal really believe that either. It's a case of the general attitude and preparation of the team. As Hawk always says, "If there are no dominant personalities on a team, the team will take on the personality of its manager." Well, apparently that is not working out so well. And Ozzie being suspended for two games is not going to change that. Ozzie being permanently dismissed may.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 1, 2011 -> 04:31 PM) I'm guessing 17 to 23K for each of those games. I would guess there would be more...but Minnesota is terrible thus far this year too, so we will probably lose out on a lot of them making the trip.

QUOTE (SoxPride56 @ May 1, 2011 -> 03:24 PM) Wasn't Danks part of that deal? Or was it Floyd? It was Fields.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ May 1, 2011 -> 03:14 PM) I mean really, if we don't average more than 15K the rest of the way.. is Reinsdorf going to be able to pay these guys' salaries? I ask in all seriousness, because I don't know how finances work that well in the MLB. Does he have some kind of massive bankroll, or are they dependent on things like jersey sales, concessions, and ticket sales? That's what I was joking about regarding the MLB taking over the organization... Yeah, they would trade guys to free up some money I would think. And I am sure JR is making cash hand over fist on the Bulls right now...but yeah, there will be some money lost if this continues...

QUOTE (jeffro2525 @ May 1, 2011 -> 02:09 PM) Hey...we scored a run as I was driving to work. Nice. Only down 5 now! You're the culprit! As long as you're not watching they play well!

QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ May 1, 2011 -> 02:02 PM) It's gotten to the point where I'm not following the games any more. I just want to hear at the conclusion of this series that Ozzie Guillen and his coaching staff have been fired. That will be the first step. This team is specializing in corpseball and needs a major shakeup. Yeah, when Fathom posted his comment an hour or so ago about waiting a few days til someone gets fired, I sort of rolled my eyes...but now I am convinced he's right...I'll bet they have the Twins series to prove themselves...if we don't show some sign of turning this around, someone is definitely going to get fired in a few days at the conclusion of this homestand.

QUOTE (Capn12 @ May 1, 2011 -> 02:00 PM) (If this holds up) Losing....15 of your last 18, that isn't being 'outplayed', thats pure suckass all around, lets face it. And we aren't losing to worldbeaters here, we tied a series against the only true 'good' team we've played, gotten our asses handed to us by Tampa Bay, Baltimore, Detroit, Angels... What happens when we play Cleveland again? Texas? Good lord, I don't want to know how that will go. Well the good thing is it can't really get much worse...I mean what are they going to do? Only win 1 of 18 when we play the good teams? Oh, that hurts so much worse...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 1, 2011 -> 02:57 PM) This pace is really going to favor the Celtics. everything's in the half court and strongly defended. I want the Heat to win because I want the Bulls to beat them, but cheering for either of these teams is extremely difficult.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 1, 2011 -> 01:52 PM) Fine, Mark Buehrle is still a 3rd starter, too. It doesn't matter, the Indians are about to put us 10 GB. 100+ years of baseball history is against us now. Seriously, I don't know how anyone can even THINK of winning the division at this point. I am more concerned about not having the organization get taken over by Major League Baseball at this point.

Ok, I'm through. Ozzie, it's been fun, but you're not preparing these guys to play right now, and that's your only job.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 1, 2011 -> 01:27 PM) And unfortunately he's made horrendous mechanical adjustments to his swing and looks horrendous. And by horrendous, I'm talking about he looks like Brian Anderson at the plate right now. He is a guy who came up with a nice swing, made some changes, and than made even more changes this off-season and I don't even know who the hell this guy is at the plate now. It is just horrendous and I don't know if it was Beckham or Walker or what. But you know what, when you play like garbage for this long of a stretch in such a key year, you have to fire someone....Walker is that someone to me. Wait, was it horrendous?

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 1, 2011 -> 01:20 PM) true, he's not trying to whitewash it too bad. But his insistence that this team is going to wake up and have a huge turnaround is all propoganda, imo. Sure, they may play better but that doesn't mean they're going to be more than a .500 club. It might just be one of those years. Hell, we're just one injury to a major player away from going into a complete dive. What the hell would you call what we're in now then?

QUOTE (jeffro2525 @ May 1, 2011 -> 01:20 PM) Is Gavin not aware that he needs to be absolutely perfect? Ugh, this one is definitely out of reach now...10-19....ugh.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ May 1, 2011 -> 01:19 PM) Man, even Hawk sounds demoralized. Where have you been? He's been on suicide watch since at least Friday.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ May 1, 2011 -> 01:18 PM) What was Penny's ERA when he shut us down. Oh I'm not arguing that we are actually going to score off him. I'm just pointing out that he is not exactly padding any stats as much as trying to stay in their rotation.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ May 1, 2011 -> 02:16 PM) Blackburn and Liriano must be pumped about the upcoming matchup. Pad some stats. Liriano has actually been horrendous this year. He has an ERA over 9.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 1, 2011 -> 01:13 PM) For real. We could lose 35 games in a row and still nobody would be fired. Hah, again...you're on a roll today...

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 1, 2011 -> 01:07 PM) How could you possibly question ozzie? Perhaps you don't recall but we won the world series in 2005. Hah, this was good for a chuckle....